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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1971

Page

7

Stargell Drives In Four As Pirates Top Astros 8 3

Willie Stargell belted four RBIs on four straight hits driving in runs in the Pirates 8 3 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night. Deck Ellis earned his season’s first win over Houston as Pittsburgh snapped a four game skid.

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Baseball results and upcoming games across leagues

Eastern and Western divisions recap with scores for Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Atlanta New York Montreal San Diego and more. Tomorrow lineups list pitchers Blasingame Walker Hands Reed Reuss Nolan Ryan Osteen Morton Arlin Bryant plus Bills and standings across American and National Leagues.

Pittsburgh Moyston Cincinnati St Louie Chicago Atlanta New York Los Angeles Ditaburgh St. Louis Philadelphia Montreal San Francisco Angeles Alani GS Fillz Huston San Diego West Coast Asuston Blasingame Walker Hands Reed Reuss Nolan Ryan Osteen McAnalty Morton Arlin Bi Reynolds Bryant Aight Baston California Milwaukee Cleveland Scheraude Baltimore Detroit AG Washington Oakland Kansas City Minnesota Paul Blyleven McNally Patten Jattin Detroit Lotics Cain J John Horlen Ouckland Odont Whishington Gogol

Wilton Triumphs In LL Tourney In New London

Wilton edged Manchester nine innings to stay alive in the East Regional Little League tournament opening at Mitchell Wond’s field. South Windsor defeated Middletown 6-0 behind Len Whitlock on four hits, while East Manchester’s Paul Lemire hit a two run homer. Augusta ousted Hazelton on a one hitter, and Matthews narrowly defeated Burlington on a squeeze play. Connecticut teams Wilton and South Windsor remain contenders as next-round games loom against New Jersey and Delaware.

New London Cond Connecticut Manning Mitchell Wond's Wilton Cont Mannchester South Windsor Middletown Len Whitlock Rosenfeld Paul Lemire East Manchester Augusta Maing Hazelton Stay Mason Hid Keever Manns Burlington Del John Reis Mike Lavery Wilson Delaware New Jersey Tley

Levi and Tranquilla Win Top Post 167 Awards

Gary Levi and Vete Tranquilla received the top awards at the Grass Seavey Post M7 event. Levi earned the MVP award while Tranquilla was named captain for the JAF2 season and recognized for leading her team in the best overall run.

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Wheeler and Gartson Win Southern Connecticut Golf Meet

Wheeler and Joan Gartson of Bridgeport won the Southern Connecticut Women's Golf Association tournament recently. Other award winners included Trudy Harrington and Kitty Ofsovsky for low net, Ruth Kopelman and Bruce Lountey in putting, and Alizs Sdalucki for low net second. Shirley Maadewit Wheeler tonk the tow yass and Peibelle Marnk uf the Newhown pasted the bnib.

Joan Gartson Wheeler Ie Tewross Southern Connecticut Women's Golf Association Wheelers Trudy Harrington Brownson Kitty Ofsovsky Ruth Kopelman Bruce Lountey Chitin Tim Juw Io Bayrbata Moore Hewwnbon Alizs Sdal

Durr shocks Goolagong to win Canadian Open title

Francoise Durr of France upset Wimbledon champion Lynton Goolagong in Toronto, 6-4 6-2, to claim the Canadian Open women's singles crown, earning 4000. Goolagong, seeded No.1, also failed to win doubles with Okker. Durr’s victory followed earlier Federation Cup and French Open results.

Toronto Francoise Durr France Fyonne Goolagong Australia Miss Durr Miss Goulagone Miss Purr Miss Goolagong Miss Duvy Edwards Wire Tom Okker Netherlands Marty Riessen Evanston Okker Ohn Newcome Iy Siday

Reds Edge Cardinals 6-5 in Ninth Inning Rally

Cincinnati rallied in the ninth to beat St Louis 6 to 5 as Tony Pere walked, Foster scored on a sacrifice fly, and Tom Helis delivered a key single. The win pulled Cincinnati within five games of first in the division as Beoch, Parre and other Reds contributed late.

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Eagles Beat Bills 49 in NFL Exhibition Clash

Philadelphia Eagles beat the Buffalo Bills 49 8 in a rough exhibition contest. Gary Gallmat caught nine passes for 91 yards and scored a touchdown. The game featured multiple long plays and defensive pressures as both teams evaluated players.

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Pro Grid Transactions Minngrola Wkings-rairy Glave tnekes stock

A fragmented report notes the WIHL season’s standout, minor details on receivers and quarterbacks. It mentions Shaw as a rookie of the year candidate and Harris in limited action for the Rilla. Various players and teams are listed with unclear roles and outcomes.

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Noel Fritsch Takes Lead In State Golf Tournament

HAMDEN Noel Fritsch of the Weathersfield Country Club took the early lead with a 71 in the Connecticut State Golf Association Senior Championship at New Haven Country Club. Four tied for second at 74: Newcomb Glastonbury Hills Coscina Stanley Downers Hubbard Heights Hagin Pequabuck. Defending champ Sam Petrone Hubbard Heights tied for third at 74. Other area players posted scores including May Waterbury 78 and McDermott Rockledge 74. Eliminated from CCSBL event.

Hamden Noel Fritsch Weathersfield Clu Nevr Haven Country Club Race Brook Orange Fd Newcomb Glastonbury Hills Simer Coscina Stanley Terry Downers Hubberd Heights Stan Hagin Pequabuck Sam Petrone Dr. Due May Waterbury Jamey McDermott Rocklega Honard Manco Highland Darney Grogs Hill

Meriden Stages Rally to Knock Out Shakespeare Travelers

Meriden Men rushed across a run in the bottom of the eighth to eliminate the Shakespeare Travelers from the UCSB playoffs at Coppa Field. Stratford had rallied for three runs in the top of the eighth as Bill Beaudin delivered a bases loaded single to cap a late surge. Rob Castrignana pitched well while Stan Norman hit a double and Ken Walker drove in two. Meriden advances to face Middletown in the final best-of-three series.

Weriden Meriden Shakespeare Travelers UCSB Coppa Field Stratford Bill Beaudin Rob Castrignana Stan Norman Ken Walker Middletown

Billy C's 3 Run HR Key Blow

Boston rallies to beat California 5 4 in 16 innings as Billy Conigliaro belts a three run homer for the Red Sox in the top of the 16th. Rico Petrocelli and George Scott sparked a ninth inning rally and Laboud added a solo shot earlier. Boston pitcher Sonny Siebert started strong but California tied the game in the eighth before a tense extra innings finish.

Boston Billy Coniplinva Tiim Hon Boston Red Sox California Aneb Red Sox Ansgels Sandy Alomar Mickey Rivers Tony Gonzalez Bob Bolin Sinhert Ken McMullen Sparky Lyle Bolin Billy Cowan Fregosi Lyle Wild Lahoud Mettuifen Ysirmakt Petraci Cowan Ph TNT Scatty JmMoy Boconien Feenaah Gritfin Californity Cenintaro Ha—Lahowd Scot Lonletinrd

Twins Bombard Tribe 11 to 2 at Memorial Field

Rayheatos Brakettes host Queen of Diamonds a five time world champion in an exhibition at Memorial Field. The show features Rosie Berlid and Beaird with 12,278 career strikeouts and 102 wins for the Queen and Her Maids, plus Rosie's stunts and TV appearances. Prelim game Raybeaton Robins vs Ridgefield Rockettes at 7 pm.

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Twins Beat Indians Behind Oliva and Cartwright's Power

Rod Carew and Tony Oliva fueled a 112 victory as the Minnesota Twins pounded the Cleveland Indians on Monday night. Oliva drove in two with a 430-foot triple, Cartwright led with multiple hits, while Koat notched his 66th career win as the season high attack backed the pitcher.

Minneapolis St. Paul Din Koat Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Rod Cartw Sourhilland Cewar Tovar Tony ’Oliva Toval Oliva Treenit Tiger Wille Harton Muvaor Killebrew Kant Strow Cleveland Tao Garey Guiva Tom Hainian Brudo OA Raven Kordeney Odd Holt Mitterwid Bullnger Reyaeque Cieveland Srs Padomonatn Tate Oleh ErkiMethews Champlits Stanley Tavor Care Femle Holm Dave Haruar

Stegner and Ruby Fail to Qualify for Open

Rudy Stegner and Jo Ann Ruby were among players attempting to qualify for the U S Amateur Open yesterday in Armonk New York. Stegner posted a 735 for a Ha Bu check and did not advance.

Stegner Rudy Dale Stegner Joan Ruby Armonk N.Y

Andrea's Hotel iCaptures State Softball Crown in Sun New London

Andrea's Hotel of New London toppled Electric Boat of Groton last night at Raybestos Memorial Field to win the Conc Amateur Softball Association tournament. Jim Hanlue tossed a two hit shutout for a 30 victory and Gina Hancock homered in the fourth to provide all the runs. Feldric Boat won the opener 44 before losing the final, with Jiny Chrese men pitching a four hit shutout and 12 strikeouts.

Andrea New London Electric Boat Groton Raybestos Memorial Field Jim Hanlue New Londoner’s Gina Hancock Feldric S44 Jiny Chresemen Cheesetmen Mike Rosse Ing Harcatl Cheeseman Wao

Fairfield County Swim Championships Highlight Local Talent

Tenneapolis King Stevens of the Black Rock Yacht Club won the girls hand-under breast stroke and backstroke events and placed second in the butterfly at the Fairfield County Championships held at Helly Haven Yacht Club in Greenwich. Kim was eliminated from finals due to unfamiliar clock timing and will seek the county title next year.

Tenneapolis King Stevens Black Rock Yacht Club Helle- Haven Yacht Club Greenwich Kim

Orioles Beat Brewers 3 2 In Raymond Park Night Showdown

Robby stars as the Orioles overcome the Brewers 3 to 2 on Monday night. Belanger, Belanger, and Robison drive in the runs. Frank Robinson doubles for the Orioles as Milwaukee’s three game win streak ends. Brewers threaten but fail on steals and key plays.

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Naugatuck Crowned Legion Baseball League Champion

Naugatuck defeated Bristol 6 to 2 to capture the Legion Baseball League title. Naugatuck earned the championship at the league final with strong pitching and timely hitting from key players.

Legion Baseball League Naugatuck Bristol

Rams release former UELA quarterback Hennis Dumimil

AP reports Los Angeles Rams coach Tom my Prothin released former UELA star quarterback Hennis Dumimil. Dumimil, who held Li team recirde at WMCLA, had been signed as a free agent. In an exhibition game against the Cleveland Browns he completed seven passes and ran for eight touchdowns.

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