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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1973

Page

7

Metropolitan Big Five plan eyed by New York coaches

Metro coaches discuss reviving local interest by forming a Big Five style league including St John s Manhattan Columbia and Rutgers with ideas for City Five and Suburban Five divisions. Stressed would be two game series and shared home dates to boost recruiting and fan appeal. Fairfield and Rutgers noted as rejuvenating forces in the New York area.

Wey York Madison Square Garden New York New York Area New York City Scioals Ares South Carotina Marquelle Maryland Notre Dame UCLA Severa Aronogathas Philadelphia Penn LaSalle St. Joseph's Temple Villanova St. John's Manhattan Columbia LSU Fairfield Woise Fairfle Fred Barakal Metropolitan Basketbell Writers’ Association Sizer Palace Schyoe Fordham Hal Wissel Brea Purdham Johng Coduria Rutgers Hofstra St. Peters Letox Hall Lew Camesecca Hich Daraket Fordhary Fardhany Garden Spain College Corner Stags St. Lon's Princeton Hutgers Francis Seton Hall LIC Adelphi Dewling Lehman Broomfield Southampton

McAdoo Holds Narrow Scoring Edge Over Maravich

AP reports Bob McAdoo of the Buffalo Braves leads in scoring average with 28.8 per game after a 49 point performance, edging Pete Maravich of the Atlanta Hawks at 28.7 in 28 games. Maravich has 718 points in 25 games, while McAdoo has 806 points and leads the league in field goal percentage at 380 of 624. Gail Goodrich and Geoff Petrie sit near the scoring lead, with Cananis and DiGregorio topping free throws and assists, and Smith and Ah tied for blocks.

NEW York Bob McAdoo Bufalo Braves Peto Maravich Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association McAdoo Boxton Toororito Hawks Gail Goodrich Los Anspeles Lakers Geoff Petrle Portland Ernie DiGregorio Buffela DiGregorio Petehe

Orentz Wins 70-67 Over North End Club

The Red Boys Club team Orentz earned its second win of the season with a 70 to 67 victory over North End Club. North End’s Munchy Resiogarmorndt led with 27 points as East Siders Holbrook Deedon and Wright contributed balanced scoring. Next, Grant travels to Shelton for a 1 p.m. Saturday game as league play continues with Midget Basketball and hockey events scheduled into the week.

Red Boys North Emil East Siders Holbrook Mike Deedon Joe Wright Munchy North Nd Grarlt Shelton John Dusrie Pisy Andy Torrey Uaulant St. Michal Oreult Worth Gheay Hutorook Realeyocion

Rams rout Giants as McCutcheon scores twice

Los Angeles Rams crushed the New York Giants 40-6 on Monday night. Lawrence McCutcheon scored twice and surpassed 1,000 rushing yards this season, while role players filled in as the Rams rested starters ahead of the playoffs.

Los Angeles Lawrence McCutcheon Wiemish Los Angeles Rams New York Giants McCutcheon Colorata Istate Rams Westem Wier Berry Abe Dallac Reely James Ack John Hadl Ramt Thuck MI6 New York Lew Pete Gogalak Sant Toy Baker Muell Weyard Bob Klein Richmond Flowers Hald l McCitcheun Ponder Creht Sty Maul Dausheda Giants Randy Johnson Alex Webster Norm Sneaden Roy Las Iy Klek Mark Ceter

Inner City Blues win Manhattan in Playoffs

Inner City Blues beat the Manhattan Colts 7-0 to reach the Tidy Young Football League title game at Macombs Field. Jerome Ibson’s fourth quarter fumble return for a score sparked the win as Vin Broadnax, Calvin Langton, Zohn DeSarli and Leb Mart led a stifling defensive effort. The Blues await Riverside Warriors in next week’s final after Riverside toppled the Delonas Hawks 13-0.

Timer City Blues Manhattan Colts Micomibs New York Macs Macombs Fiehd Riverside Warriars Delonas Hawks Jerome Ibson Mario Var- Bar Blues Vin Broadnax Calvin Langtton Zohn DeSarli Leb Pmart Mazihattan Marrs - Defeaiing Biman Warstory Carry

Scholastic Schedule Highlights Local High School Matches

Scholastic schedule lists several boys and girls games across Fairfield County venues. Key matchups include Havens at Fairfield, Joseph at Bassink, Stratford at Bonnell, Notre Dame Savred at Warde, and Wilton at Latows. Other notable pairings include Foran vs Stratford, Weston vs Lamaculate, and New Milford vs Newtown as play begins at 5 p.m.

Havens Fairfieldsg Joseph Bassink Statford Bonnell Kolbe Notre Dame Savredeiur Cross Warde Muéoed EU Whitney Stamford Catholic Law Barlow Weight Tech Masutk Foran Annunin Stratton

Sterling House holds off in three point finish at junior league

Jerf Seymansky tops scoring with 26 for the Sterling House crew in a tight finish against Stratford Telsox, Ken Bruno adds early points for the losers, while Jim Arrington and Jim Ranney help the Telsox. Other games saw Lille Caessara beat Koh’s Prep 87-72 with Kearney leading 29, and Woodend News and Aces posting wins with multiple scorers.

Jerf Seymansky Stratford Telsas Frog Pond Flood Szymansky Whiners Ken Bruno Telsox Jim Arrington Jim Ranney Gene Gallagher Rich Capellati Pete Carroll Jones Kearney Lille Caesara Koh Rich Tans Asl Kirk Fagan Prank Giwnliglion Mark Pistey Bud Tava Aud Art Young Bop San Fray Clecd Roger Racer Frank Agvont Karl Bashat Vic Swaller Dennis Cipnlcki

White Kid Seeks Globetrotter Job From Minnesota Star

Gewan Schauer, a lean Cleveland native and former Minnesota reserve, seeks a spot with the Harlem Globetrotters. He sent a two page application from Chicago to Globetrotter offices, touting his dream, his “no jump shot” skill set, and his hope to showcase through hard work despite minimal playing time.

Witephatox Globetrotier University of Minnesota George Schauer Limi Harront, Ginbetrotiers Cleveland Tle Globetrotters Chicago Schawer Ruarke Schauer Minneapolis Gewan Scheuer Schaner Glol Jcollar George Wiekliffe High School Il A Jrarsity Stormit Marcus Haynes Haynes Minnesota Bill Musselman Ashland Ohio Kevin Wilson Aly Maxcot BOM

WesConn Extends Win Streak Behind Jackson's 19

Western Connecticut State College stretched its winning streak to five with a 11-8 victory over Manhattanville College in Purchase New York. Center Tay Jackson led the attack with 19 points as WesConn posted its second-longest streak in school history and hosts New York Maritime next Wednesday.

Western Connecticut State College Indans Manhattanville College of Purchase N.Y Dantucy Central Pradant Tay Jackson Neston Western Connecticut Indians New York Maritime

Prep and Tech Clash in Friday Night MBJAC Tilt

Prep, Tech and others square off in non league and MBIA action Friday. West Haven hosts Fairfield while Northwest Catholic seeks revenge. Warde, Stratford, Bassick and Masuk also play, leaders include West Haven’s Bruce Campbell and Warde’s Jim Williamson with key performances noted.

Bullard Havens Fairfledd Prep Konlast Fairfield Psiversity Inn MBIAG Ech West Haven Northwest Catholic MBIAC Bassick St. Ingeph Stratford Bunnell Shelton Tsunchesig Ansonia Tih West Raver Alvin Javis Ghoot Jan Furplan Jonathan Davis Rob Redmond Dave DeFeo Etch von Poster Briah Tucker McCall John Ladaman Crandil Frep Tech New Haven Crimson Eagles Bruce Campbell Ang Julio’ Tohn Thomas Governors FCIAC McMahor Warde Jim Williamson Ed Bengermino Warde Cagers Phi Ness Ron DelBiane

Bridgeport Hosts Assumption in Key Conference Clash

Bridgeport eyes a pivotal home game against Assumption at Hare Hubell Gym aiming to rebound after a shaky start. The Purple Knights rely on bench depth and center Phil Vaughan’s inside presence while nursing injuries to Hollerbach and Washington as they chase their first major win of the season against a strong Greyhounds squad led by Grochowalski and O’Brien.

University of Bridgeport Purple ‘Knights Assumption Harevey Hubbell Symnasium Knights UIC Satuday Bruce Webster Dearitt Assumption Unit Ning Lee) Hollerbach Hollerbach Brind Webster Bob Washington Washington Phil Vaughan Wally Young Jfrank Gugliotta Bill Rayder Larry Carter Vaughan Purple Knights Joe O'Brien Gray ‘Hounds Julie Groshowalski

Smith and Connors Share No 1 Net Ranking

New York AP reports Jimmy Connors of Belleville Maryland and Stan Smith of Sea Pines California tied as the U S No 1 men’s tennis players in the season rankings announced by the lawn tennis association ranking committee. Smith leads for the third straight year with major 1960s titles and world events. Connors 21, left handed with a strong serve and volley game, posted eight US LM winter circuit events and the U S Pro titles at Telson Pacific Southwest and South African Open. Other top entrants include Arthur Ashe 30 of Miami Tom Gorman 27 of Seattle and Cliff Richey 38 of Los Angeles with Marty Riessen Erik von Detten and others in the top ten.

New York Jimmy Connors Belleville Stan Smith United States Lawn Tennis Association Uslita Billie Jean King Meaney Richey Cannord Telston Boston Romania Io Nantase Smith Sea Pines Pasadena Calif Dallas Forest Hills Arttur Ashe Miami Tom Gormad Seattle Cliff Richey Gan Angels Tex Charley Pasarell Puerto Tico Marty Riess

College Basketball Meaning Not Clear From OCR Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text provides uncertain college basketball mentions and names. No coherent event, teams, or dates survive to form a valid summary. Unable to determine a single clear main action or outcome from the garbled source.

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