Minors Tie Gains But Fight TV Curt Remains Tight
In New York Dee 7 minor leagues won some concessions from majors but failed to win lower player limits and TV radio curbs. Players gained earlier contract access and setbacks remained on salary scale and direct Caribbean deals amid Westward expansion talks. Commissioner Frick noted improved agreements shift costs to majors and boost minor leagues, with a 15 date for contracts and continued debates on broadcast rules.
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Ford Frick
Minor Lea
Houston
Frank Lane
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Hore
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Ehaboe
Day Elected Captain By Stratford Gridders
Joel B. Day a varsity guard and Junior class member was chosen captain of Stratford High football for 1955. The 17 year old, 165 pound starter in every North Paraders game this season is son of Harold and Mrs Day of 12 Rocky Ridge Drive Stratford. His brother Pete played at Fairfield Prep. It is the second straight year a guard leads the Scarlet and Gold. Dick Haydon was this year’s captain.
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Joel B. Day
Stratford High School
Day
North Paraders
Harold Day
Rocky Ridge Drive
Stratford
Pete
Fairfield Prep
Dick Haydon
Fancy Gent Captures Race at Fair Grounds
Fancy Gent a five year old from The Bishop Stable outlasted nine rivals to win the featured Agriculture Ammonia Institute Purse by one and a half lengths at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. Harold Craig rode the winner who covered six furlongs in 1 1/8. Smasher was second with Hobad third as Big Bargain faded to sixth. Attendance reached 7 063 and the daily double totaled 252 60.
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New Orleans
Bishop Stable
Fair Grounds
Agriculture Ammonia Institute
Fancy Gent
Mrs. L. E. Vanier
Smasher
Smith
Moore
Hobad
Harold Craig
Tonopah
Marie Robert
Craig
UB Cagers Meet Rider Thursday
The University of Bridgeport basketball team heads to Trenton New Jersey to face Rider College in a pivotal game. Coach Herb Glines may start the same lineup as the Alumni tilt if guard Billy Duggan is fit after an ankle injury with captain Ernie Amaral Jack Liggins Stan Silberberg and Jimmy Davins. If Duggan cannot play the bench will be used with three players ready. Rider has an aggressive four game slate and hopes to defend New Jersey intercollegiate crown after last season 7 1 conference mark.
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Tal Rider
Trenton
N.J
Herb Glines
Purple Knights
Billy Duggan
Duggan
Ernie Amaral
Jack Liggins
Tom Leyden
Park City Recreation League Tonight's Matches
Park City hosts Seaside Cities Service while Madison Motors faces Puntap Reat Eatate treet Motors. Firestone plays Apex Tool and Lombard's Restaurant meets Hed Ball Service. Standings show Madison Motors with 5 singles and Firestone 225 high average.
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Seaside Cities Service
Madison Motors
Puntap Reat
Eatatetreet Motors
Firestone
Apex Tool
Lombard’s Restaurant
Hed Ball Service
Dosle & Martin
Manerni
Kerkes Ase
Mancini
Yale Five Faces UConn Tonight in Payne Whitney Gym
Connecticut seeks a fifth straight win over Yale in a nationally prominent rivalry renewed at New Haven tonight. The Huskies, coached by Hugh Greer since 1946, chase a six to five lead in the series as they visit Yale at 8:30 p.m. in a long standing intra state contest with a history dating to the 1920s and continuous since 1941-42.
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Yale
Payne Whitney
Huskies
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Storrs
Uconn
Black Rock Loop Busy Bowling Night Preview
The Black Rock 535 Bowling league schedules four matches tonight: Fairfield Lumber meets Superior Plating, Norwalk Nutmegs clash with Fisherman’s Restaurant, Fairfield Fuel faces Dr. Pepper, and Marsillio’s Restaurant takes on Mastri’s Insurance.
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Superior
Norwalk Nutmegs
Fisherman’s Restaurant
Fairfield Fuel
Dr. Pepper
Marsillio’s
Mastri
Olson named fighter of the year for 1954
Mid dleweight champion Carl Bobo Olson was voted the 1954 fighter of the year by the Boxing Writers Association at its annual dinner. Olson, 26, Hawaiian born and now a San Francisco resident, will receive the Edward J. Neil Memorial plaque for his performances in 1954 including key victories and a current 59 6 record with 28 knockouts.
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Bobo) Olson
Edward J. Neil
Boxing Writers Association
Olson
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France
Pierre Langlois
Walloping
England
Randy Turpin
Cuba
Kid Gavilan
Chicago
Cleveland
Rocky Castellani
Joey Gia
Balding Bobo
Ray Robinson
Robinson
Class B Pin Event Saturday at Subalpino Bowling Alleys
A Class B six game total pin fall tournament is set for Saturday at Subalpino Bowling Alleys. First prize is 75 dollars with 37.50 for second and 22.50 for third. Entry is 5.30 dollars. Sanctioned by the National Duckpin Bowling Congress and approved by the Connecticut Alley Operators Association. Chubby Marks sponsors. Danny Riccio directs.
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National Duckpin Bowling Congress
Connecticut Alley Operators Association
Chubby Marks
Danny Riccio
Versatile trainer Ward excelled in multiple sports
Sherill Ward, noted trainer of juvenile Summer Tan, adds track, baseball and football letters to his resume from high school days. He demonstrates wide athletic versatility beyond horse racing.
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Sherill Ward
Sherill
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