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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1966

Page

9

Sacred Heart Pioneers at Newark State Tonight in Union

Sacred Heart's Pioneers seek their first win as they face Newark State College in Union New Jersey. After a 116 105 loss to Stonehill the coach notes the need to cut turnovers and tighten ball control before the freshman game between the schools.

Sacred Heart Newark State College Union N. SJ Stonehill Massachusetts Don Feeley Feeley Newark

UConn Selling Ducats For 3 Cage Contests

STORRS The University of Connecticut accepts orders for three basketball dates this month. The Harlem Globetrotters exhibition on December 8 and two Connecticut Classic double headers on December 28 and 30. Globetrotter tickets are 2.50 dollars while Classic ducats are 3.00 dollars.

Storrs University of Connecticut Harlem Globetrotters Columbia Virginia Connecticut George Washington Globetrotter

Fairfield Freshmen To Visit Quinnipiac

Fairfield freshmen basketball opens the 1966 67 season at 8 15 p m against Quinnipiac in North Haven high school gym. The Stag yearlings will be guided by Art Good Frank Magaletta Wayne Gibbons and Jim Hessel, all with strong prep credentials. Local player Ed Wargo also features on the roster.

Fairfield University Quinnipiac College North Haven High School Art Good Frank Magaletta Wayne Gibbons Jim Hessel Fairsfield Good Catholic Memorial High School Brockton Mass Mapaletta New York City Archbishop

Pro Grid Looms Meeting On Preseason Plans

New York AP reports the National and American football leagues held a joint session to discuss preseason exhibitions. Nine AFL teams would play at least one NFL team, with scheduling constraints likely limiting some matchups. Possible games include Houston vs Dallas, San Diego vs Los Angeles, and Oakland vs San Francisco. The Super Bowl date remains uncertain with Jan 7 8 or 15 considered. Rozelle aims to resolve a common player draft and TV rights with networks NBC and CBS already holding related rights.

New York Pete Rozelle Houston Rozeller Los Angeles Cal Rozelle Ci-5 NBC AFL Llup Wito Stellino UPI Fenway Park Boston Patriots Buffalo Bills Boston Buffalo San Diego Kansas City Los Angeles Coliseum Patriots Bills Jim Nance Patriot Bobby Burmett Oakland Miami Denver Jets

Langey Leads Gettysburg Freshmen Swim Squad Prospect

Gettysburg College added swimmer Mike Langey from Westport to the 1966-67 varsity team. Langey, Staples high school captain, is a sophomore prospect in butterfly and distance events and will contribute to relays while majoring in history.

Mike Langey Westport Gettysburg College Langey Staples High School

Paramounts to Host East Hartford Club

The Paramount Chiefs will host the East Hartford Explorers tomorrow at 8 pm at the Shehan Center in a New England Basketball Association game. In early action St Thomas parochial meets St Patrick's at 6 30, Bridgeport has won its only NEBA game, while East Hartford is 1 1 in two contests.

Paramount Chiefs East Hartford Explorers Shehan Center New England Basketball Association St. Thomas Parochial School St. Patrick's Bridgeport East Hartford

Stags Open Debut Test Against Niagara Purple Eagles

Fairfield rebuilds under coach George Bisacca with two returning starters as the Stags face Niagara in Niagara Falls. Guard Bill Jones and Charlie Phillips anchor a veteran backcourt while Kenny leads the defense against Manny Leaks and Bill Smith as radio stations WNAR and WATR-FM plan live coverage at 8:26 P.M.

Niagara Falls N.Y Fairfield University Niagara University Purple Eagles Niagara George Bisacca Stag Bill Jones Art Kenney Fairfield New England Jim Maloney New York State Manny Leaks Bill Smith Eagles Kenny Bisacen Leaks Power Memorial High School Niagara Giant Bisac €A Jones Hartford Charlie Phillips Bisacca Phillips Brooklyn Bill Boyd Richie Sanabria Bill Pritz Sparkplug Notre Dame Stags Upstate New York Buffalo Smith Marin Butch) Erwin Greg Hudecki Bill Zeitas Ed Street Joe Russell WNAR Watr-Fm Waterbury Bob Ritzert Norwalk High School Calvin Murphy

Hockey Results in Various Leagues

National League shows no games scheduled. In the Summon League Fittborsh lost 3 to 4 to Auffate, Baldmore 3 to Penvidence. Bast ers League Dobintown 4, Greenyhorn 7. Tacksonsile 7. In overtime Knoxville and Kimtoe tied Long Island 4 each.

Summon League Baldmore Basters Dobintown Greenyhorn Knoxville Kimtoe Long Island

Major League Baseball adopts four year college rule

At the annual meetings in Pittsburgh, MLB officials approve a rule barring teams from signing collegians before graduation. The new policy allows signings only after a player finishes his senior year or leaves school for reasons such as flunking out or turning 21. Eckert also notes no decision yet on a salary increase proposal, and Lee MacPhail will be replaced as Yankees executive administrator.

Pittsburgh UPI William D. Eckert Eckert Lee MacPhail Yankees Japan Dodgers Baltimore Orioles Mexico City San Francisco

Salem State Edges New Haven 78 76 In Narrow Victory

Salem State shocks New Haven 78 76 to stay undefeated start of season. Tom O'Brien scores 22 for Salem State while Phil Andros and Don Dempsey pace New Haven with 17 each as visitors lead slips late. New Haven drops to 2 1.

Salem State New Haven College Salem Tom O'Brien Phil Andros Don ‘Dempsey

Major League Deals At Baseball Meetings

Baseball meetings produced multiple moves. Juan Pizzare went to the Pittsburgh Pirates for an undisclosed sum. Dodgers traded Tommy Davis and Derrell Griffith to the Mets for Ron Hunt and Jim Hickman. Clete Boyer moved from the Yankees to Atlanta for Bill Robinson. Don Lock from Senators to Phillies for Darold Knowles and cash. Dean Chance and a PTBNL from Angels to Twins for Don Mincher Jimmie Hall and Pete Cimino. Maury Wills moved from Dodgers to Pirates for Bob Bailey and Gene Michael.

Pittsburgh UPI Juan Pizzare Pittsburgh Pirates Tommy Davis Derrell Griffith Los Angeles Dodgers New York Mets Ron Hunt Jim Hickman Clete Boyer New York Yankees Atlanta Braves Bill Robinson Don Lock Washington Senators Philadelphia Phillies Darold Knowles Cash Dean Chance California Angels Minnesota Twins Don Mincher Jimmie Hall Pete Cimino Maury Wills Bob Bailey Gene Michael

76ers Beat Lakers 138 to 130 to Extend Lead

Philadelphia 76ers defeat Los Angeles Lakers 138-130 at Convention Hall to widen their Eastern Division lead. Wilt Chamberlain Hal Greer and Bill Cunningham spark a late run as the 76ers win their sixth straight to improve to 21-2 while Chet Walker tops with 33 points and Chamberlain adds 28 with 30 rebounds.

Philadelphia UPI Philadelphia 76Ers Detroit Pistons National Basketball Association Los Angeles Lakers Convention Hall Los Angeles Lakers Erly Wilt Chamberlain Hal Greer Bill Cunningham Hls Boston Pistons Chet Walker 76Ers Cunningham Chamberlain Greer Nita Gorge Walker Royter Dckson Chbin Imhalt Greesr West Caghmue Loruss Milent Dodrich Ait Castile Finkel Guokas Gombese Tools Los Angees Baylor Barnes

Boston State Edges Quinnipiac 81 80 in opener

In New Haven AP report on Friday night Boston State College beat Quinnipiac 81-80 to open the basketball season. Don Cotler hit a 15-foot jumper with 15 seconds left for the deciding points as Ron Forbes and Frank Lisnow led with 29 points apiece.

NEW Haven Don Cotler Boston State College Quinnipiac Cotler Boston Ron Frobes Frank Lisnow

Trading Twins Take Chance On Dean for Three

Pittsburgh reports Dean Chance, once a Cy Young winner, traded from the California Angels to the Minnesota Twins for Don Mincher Jimmie Hall and Pete Cimino in a five player deal. The Twins also receive a pitcher to be named later as relief for their pitching strength.

Pittsburgh UPI Funnoving Dean Chance Minnesota Twins California Angeles Don Mincher Jimmie Hall Pete Cimino Twins Calvin Griffith Angels Fred Haney Minnesota Sam Mele The Griffith Jim Kaat Mincher Hall Rick Reichardt Bill Rigney Reichardt Jose Cardenal Norm Seibern Cy Young Chance Kaat Jim Grant Dave Boswell Jim Perry Jim Merritt Camilo Pascual Grant Pascual Harmon Killebrew Killebrew Charlotte N.C Virginia Tech Duke Blue Devils Cimino George Gondale California George Brunel Marceling Lopez Tred Newman Jorge Rubio Jack Sanford Clyde Wright Phillies AL Kaline Detroit Ray Culp Cookie Rojas Don Lock Tiger Orioles White Sox Indians Astros Mets

Celtics Fall to Pistons on Boston Home Court

Detroit Pistons beat Boston Celtics 119 to 114 as John Havlicek and Bailey Howell lead Boston with 27 and 27. Eddie Miles scores 27 for Detroit while Dave Bing adds 20 as Detroit rallies from a 58-36 halftime deficit. Embry replaces Bill Russell late in third. Miles and Bing fuel a late surge to seal the win.

Boston UPI Detroit Pistons Boston Celtics National Basketball Association John Iavlick Bailey Howell Eddie Miles Dave Bing Detroit Celtics Wayne Embry Bill Russell Twoe Philadelphia 76Ers Ording Sirawder basshgllSspes

Gobblers Rally Past Duke On Outside Shooting And Rebounds

Led by guards Buds Glen Combs and Ron Perry with 23 points each, the Gobblers overcome Duke height through 42 team rebounds to 45. Virginia Tech clamps down on Duke star Bob Verga, as Cambs and Perry pair for outside jumpers to pace a 53 percent shooting night for Tech versus 38.8 percent for Duke.

College Basketball Scores From Roundup Across The Nation

A mismatched college basketball roundup shows State 78 New Haven 76 while various matchups feature Quinniniacts Mirminiz Tech 83 and Pratt 2 Nebraska 79. Other results include Oregon 59 Marsland State 69 and Texas 106 Texas Wesleyan 63 with multiple regional teams noted.

Antem State New Haven Piston State A. Quinniniacts Mirminiz Tech Biuloe Artington State Onion N.Y Pratt Nebraska Oregon Marsland State Pilaabeth City Mittanova Chiladelphia Tesale Careting Seth Cacelina Clarkson Caca Dana Col Friends Morris Mar

Hawks edge Knicks 109 107 on Bridges buzzer shot

St Louis Hawks defeated the New York Knicks 109 107 as Bill Bridges hit a 15 foot hook at the buzzer to end a five game skid. The Hawks led by 23 in the third, Knicks trimmed to two on several late possessions before Walt Bellamy missed three free throws and Dick Van Arsdale tied it 105 all with 58 seconds left. Len Wilkens then fed Bridges for the winning shot with nine seconds remaining.

St. Louis Bill Bridges St. Louis Hawks New York Knickerbockers Basketball Association Hawks Knicks Cazzie Russell Walt Bellamy Dick van Arsdale Len Wilkens New York Willis Reed Wilkens Bridges Bidges 13Thnson Snyder Russi Thorn Butlwth Telals Tetals St Louis

Jets Raiders Bills Patriots Clash Shapes Title Fight

In Storrs and New Haven the Yale Huskies host Connecticut in a rivalry renewal, while Fenway Park hosts the AFL showdown as the Bills face the Patriots in a critical division decider. Buffalo seeks Eastern supremacy. Boston aims to clinch with weather and a likely playoff path in view.

Jets Raiders Bills Patriots

Cowboys Seek Sole Lead in East Ahead of Cardinals Clash

Dallas arrives as 14 point favorite over St. Louis in a key NFC East showdown. Dallas boasts top offense and stingy defense while St Louis faces QB Charley Johnson injury and changes at the position. recent Pittsburgh win featured strong Cardinal defense.

William Verigan UPI Dallas Cowboys National Football League St. Louis Cardinals Cowboys Dallas Cardinals Charley Johnson Terry Nossinger Bill Triplett Terry Pittsburgh St. Louis Steelers Don Meredith Don Perkins Dan Reeves Bob Hayes Meredith Green Bay Packers San Francisco 49Ers 49Ers Green Bay Packers

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