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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1958

Page

29

U S Men Cagers Beat Russians on Wet Floor in Tiflis

The U S touring basketball team defeated the Georgian All Stars 59 to 41 in a rain delayed outdoor game at Dynamo Stadium Tiflis amid a slick floor and 25 000 spectators. Burdy Haldarson led with 18 points as two Georgians were ejected and the 30 second shot rule was waived. SAN FRANCISCO also notes Giants president Horace Stoneham rejecting a non profit TV option for away games while Skiatron holds home pay TV rights.

Angelo Natale Tiflis Russia U. S Tiflis -Dynamo Stadium United States Burdy Haldarson Bartlesville Okla U.S San Francisco Horace Stoneham San Francisco Giants Giant Westinghouse Broadcasters KPIX Stoneham Giants Skiatron, Inc

Country Day Defeats Mooreland Hill 11 3 in Baseball

Fairfield Country Day school varsity baseball beat Mooreland Hill 11 to 3 behind Mike Hall's pitching and two hits by Evan Thomas including a bases loaded triple in the second. Friday they face Greenwich at 3 p.m. on Blair field after also routing Hamden Hall Midgets 21 to 6 with Ed Boehm allowing four hits.

Mike Hall Fairfield Country Day School Mooreland Hill Hall Evan Thomas Fairfield Country Day Greenwich Blairfield Fairfield Country Day Hamden Hall Ed Boehm Jeff Lashar Tim Currier

First Asking Upsets in Central Park Handicap at Jamaica

Five year old mare First Asking owned by Velvet Acres rallied in the stretch at Jamaica to win the Central Park handicap for fillies and mares, snapping Sandys Joy who led early. Evening Time finished third with Floral Girl and Judy Darling also in the small five horse field. Ted Atkinson rode First Asking to a payoff of 12.70 5.30 and 3.80. War Command ridden by Willie Boland won the first race and Bobby Ussery guided Big Circle to a 9.50 win as part of a 23.70 daily double.

New York First Velvet Acres Farm Jamaica Sandys Joy Floral Girl Judy Darling First Asking Ted Atkinson Ihe War Command Willie Boland Bobby Ussery Big Circle

Red Mill Pin League Dinner Set for Thursday

The Red Mill bowling league will stage its annual dinner Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Red Mill restaurant Seaview avenue. Joe LaMastra veteran bowling official will be the principal speaker and Dom Arlia the toast master. Awards will be presented to the Phillies league champions captained by Pat Alessio and the Giants runners up captained by Andy Staron. John Donofrio is chairman of the dinner committee assisted by Joe D Amicoi John Hardarik and Frank Vispore.

Red Mill Bowling League Red Mill Seaview Avenue Joe LaMastra Dom Arlia Phillies Pat Alessio Giants Andy Staron John Donofrio Joe D'Amicoi John Hardarik Frank Vispore

Matthews Tigers Drill Ahead in City League Practice

Matthews Tigers drill in preparation for the Park City league. Coach Kovachi and Bartel stone lead the Little League team as they hold Thursday practice at 4 pm on the General Electric field.

Bowdry Set for TV Fight Against Hinnant in Chicago

Jesse Bowdry 19 of St Louis battles Clarence Hinnant 25 of Washington DC in a 10 round NBC ABC telecast from Chicago Stadium at 10 p.m. Bowdry, 18 KOs and a pro career 4% years, seeks a rise in light heavyweight rankings against an experienced contender who has 24 pro wins with 11 losses. Bowdry’s manager Eddie Yawitz predicts a bright future as Bowdry eyes a knockout win to improve his rating.

Chicago Jesse Bowdry St. Louis Clarence Hinnant Hinnant Kayes Ln ABC Scoriing Bowdry Eddie Yawitz Walloper Sonny Ray Ray Benny Mason George Kartalian Bobby Lane Eddie O'Hara Yarwitz Gomng Jesson Washington, D.C Yvon Durelle New York Yolande Pompey Harald Johnson National Boxing Association

Skeet and Trap League Start at Lordship Range

Skeet and trap shooters are invited to join a league organized by the Housatonic Gun Club of Stratford beginning today at 5 p.m. at the Lordship Range. The event includes a get acquainted shoot to establish handicap averages, with regular league matches of 40 targets in both trap and skeet beginning May 14.

Housatonic Gun Club Stratjford Lordship Range

Spahn Wins 3rd For Braves As Cubs Fall

Milwaukee ace Warren Spahn earned his third win of the season by limiting the Chicago Cubs 84 at Wrigley Field. Lee Walls belted two homers for Milwaukee, boosting his season total to seven. Walls previously had six all of last year. Spahn struck out eight, walked none, while giving up nine hits as Milwaukee moved into first place a half game ahead of the Giants who lost to Philadelphia.

Chicago Warren Spahn Lee Walls Milwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs Cubs Wrigley Field Spahn Walls John Goryl Bobby Thomson Thomson Braves Cub Semon Hank Aaron Harry Hanebrink Dave Hillman Andy Pafko Eddie Mathews Shlwauker Horey Rol Schninst Hazle Patho Garks Mathews Morymit Aaron el Sui Ojfhomsonet Adeok Ong Manilla alGorviap alGorviap M4Or Torre.1b 100 O/Fappe.e 2000 Ernaga +oga Neeman Geandalie Rascal Jay Flutty McUutly Harle Adcock Nichols Tappe Hillman Crandall and Schoen Southern Pine Banks Taylor Grey Beau Putnam Jr Ross Vel Maver Wrysie Ultie Bell Phillips xGood G Rodriguez Caret Bie Moon Mayer Baggess Suds Gor Man Burkhart Turlanes

Racing Results and Entries From UNITED CRESS Meet

The article lists numerous race results and entries at the UNITED CRESS meet, detailing claiming races for 2-year-olds to 4-year-olds at seven furlongs and one mile, with horses like Rodrigue, Walds, Harvest, and Stay tuned entries. It also covers a Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Braves baseball recap with Spahn’s pitching and key hits, including Walls and Aaron, and notes on lineups and post times.

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Thoroughbred racecard shows early entries and bets

United Press weather notes cloud cover as races at 6 furlongs and 1 16 miles test horses like War Command Boland and The Hon Vieux Carre. Entries include 4-year-olds maidens and a 7 furlongs handicap with First Asking Evening Time Floral Girl Judy Darling among rivals.

Pigeon loft wins Bridgeport Homing Club race in New Jersey

Stan Tanski’s Flying Home tops the Bridgeport Homing Pigeon Club stakes with a 2 hour 39 minute time from New Brunswick New Jersey. Stan Krishak’s Blue Boy takes second as twenty two lofts sent 275 birds to the race station.

Stan Tanski Bridgeport Tace New Brunswick Tanski Stan Krishak Blue Boy Y. S. Tanski S Krishak S. Tanski Krt L. Bryon PB. Meyer Alberti A. Federki P. Horvath W. Stott GFP F. Tesla Madison

Colony Team Wins 11-4 Over Port 5

The Colony restaurant softball team defeated Port 5 by 11 to 4. Winning pitcher was John Ferdon, with timely hitting from Levinson and Wollers. For game details, call ED 3-9655 and ask for Ray Meachern.

Colony Restaurant Port John Ferdon Levinson Wollers Colony Ray Meachern

Jamaica Entries Joads and Sloppy Pot 1 15 pm

United Press reports mixed racehorse entries and odds for several claiming races across multiple furlongs. The listing names fillies and colts with pending races and payouts, noting trainers and race conditions. The Park City Little League hold workout at 5 p.m. on the General Electric field. Coaches Felix Mrozek and Jack Sinnott oversee the session and call all youngsters to attend.

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Lincoln Selections-Karamu Will See Ya

A list of horse names or race entries appears with odd spellings and fragmented phrases. The text names participants such as Lustre Proot Sikiain and Royal Birth and ends with Nagel noted as best in the mix of titles and bids.

United Press Karamu Wee Sum Gunnar John Nagel

Jamaica Selections and Racing Names Listed

The note lists Jamaica selections including Radian Slac Tutor Stall, Scarlet Slipper Royal Peay Bush Tanger, Cartagena Boutique Telegrafo, Easter Music Our Maneuver Cathara Drama Dead Indian Shalaplan Brian Sandy Claudy Vira Mrie, Willys Pal Birat Lead Mac John Baffie Belzam Inkyank, and identifies One best as Raffle.

United Press Slac Cartagena Boutique Telegrafo Our Maneuver Cathara Dead Indian Shalaplan Brian Sandy Claudy Vira Mrie Willys Pal Birat Mac John Baffie Belzam Inkyank Raffle

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