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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1966

Page

6

Manhattan Threat to UB Perfect Record in NYC Showdown

In a metropolitan clash at Riverdale eight o'clock, Manhattan College hosts Bridgeport with Manhattan aiming to extend a home winning streak to about 35 games and UB seeking to preserve a 4 0 mark. Bridgeport relies on Baum and Fauser to counter Manhattan's frontline depth led by Chiupsa, O Malley and Weissler while UB guards Barone Kaufman and Dwyer provide ball handling and turnovers.

University of Bridgeport Manhattan College Jaspers Riverdale Bronx N. Y Purple Knights Springfield Coast Guard Nortford C W. Post Manhattan Bridgeport Ken Norton Cagers Bob Chiupsa Chiupsa University of Rhode Island Navy Chiapsa Norton Grady O'Malley Martin Baretti

College Cage Schedule Highlights Tri-State League Week

Sacred Heart opens with Bryant at home tonight as 1 3 team in Fairfield. The schedule shows Bridgeport on the road at Manhattan at 8 p m tonight and Central Connecticut at home at 8 15 p m Wednesday. Saturday features a home game against CCNY at 6 15 p m with St Joseph's Pa visiting Friday.

Bridgeport Manhattan Central Conn CCNY Sacred Heart Bryant Nyack

Pioneers Host Bryant College In SHU Showdown

Sacred Heart hosts Bryant College tonight at 8 30 seeking a second win after a string of high scoring showings by Bryant led by Tom Smile 38 0 scoring average and a 108 point per game team average. SHU aims to contain Smile while sharpening offense as WSHU FM will air the game at 8 15.

Sacred Heart Bryant College Indians Bryant Tom Duffy SHU Tom Smile Duffy Warriors Nassau College Western New England College Portland University of Maine WNEG St. Francis of Maine Pioneers Indians Smile Manny Alverez Alverez Ted Alsup John McVeigh Dick Pettee Tony DeQuattro Ed McManus Bridgeport Soph Jim Collins Dick Pucciarello Collins Pucciarello Feeley Yeshiva Miles Feefey Wshu-Fm

NHL Standings By United Press International

standings show New York leads with 7 wins 6 losses and 28 points, Toronto 6 7 and 21 points, Chicago 2 7 3 27, Montreal 12 6 9, Boston 6 12 17, Detroit 6 15 2. Sundays results include New York defeating Montreal 4 2, Detroit over Toronto 4 1, Chicago over Boston 2 2.

United Press International New York II Toronto Chicago Montreal Boston Detroit New York

Hockey Results ANTEAN LEAGUE New deraee 4% Jone Usland 9

Hockey results in the ANTEAN LEAGUE show New deraee scoring 4 percent and Jone Usland posting 9. The readable fragments indicate a brief sports update with names and a score, but the full content is unclear.

Antean League New Deraee Jone Usland

Nelson Stars In Steelers rout of Giants 47 28

Bill Nelson engineered a Pittsburgh 47 28 victory over the New York Giants as the Steelers set a club record with 11 losses by the Giants in 13 games. Nelson threw for 322 yards and two TDs, while Dick Leftridge and Amos Bullocks scored on the ground. Tom Kennedy led New York with four TD passes before the game got out of reach.

NEW York UPI Pittsburgh Steelers New York Giants Giants Baltimore Colts Steelers Bill Nelsen Nelsen Amos Bullocks Jim Butler Dick Leftridge Asbury Mike Clarke Spider Lockhart Tom Kennedy Gary Wood Kennedy Aaron Thomas Thomas Homer Jones Bobby Crespino Roger Davis Leftridge Riley Gunnells Pittsburgh Willie Asbury PITT Lockhart Tone FG Clarke Bullocks Nelson Clarke Lettridge Jones Cum Gogotek Pitt—Butler FuEh Beers Russell Crespino Gogatak

Packers Celebrate By Taking Day Off In California

Packers clinched their second consecutive Western Conference title, relaxing on a day off in Northern California after beating Baltimore 14 10 on Saturday. Vince Lombardi and players stayed upbeat about the playoff chase. They planned workouts at Stanford Monday for the finale with Los Angeles Rams.

Palo Alto Calif Vince Lombardi San Francisco Chicago Bears Lombardi Packers Stanford University Los Angeles Baltimore California Packer Chuck Lane Wisconsin

Eagles edge Browns 33 21 in Baker's big day

Philadelphia Eagles defeat Cleveland Browns 33 to 21 as Sam Baker kicks four field goals and Al Nelson returns a missed FG 100 yards for a score. Concannon and Woodeshick lead a second period burst while Browns rally with interceptions but fall short.

Philadelphia UPI Philadelphia Eagles al Nelson Sam Baker Cleveland Browns Baker Eagles Browns Jack Concannon Tom Woodeshick Concannon Nelson Lou Groza Master Cincinnati Jim Nettles Groza Cleveland Jim Ninowski Ninowski Jim Houston Phladelphia Phil Boker Phil—Woodeskick Concannan Phil—Nelson Clev Fichtner Collins Ryan Phil Cley Fira

City Booters Triumph Over Bavarians in New York

Bridgeport City soccer club edged the Bavarian club of New York yesterday by a 2 to 1 margin. Jimmy White and Joe McGuigan scored for City in the first half, Bavarians replying after halftime on a penalty kick. Goalkeeper Alan Clift and halfback Junior Orchar anchored the defense.

New York Bridgeport City Jimmy White Joe McGuigan Alan Clift Junior Orchar

NFL Standings and Week Highlights From Eastern and Western Divisions

Eastern Division standings show Dallas St Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Pittsburgh Atlanta New York with records and clinched notes. Western Division lists Green Bay Baltimore Los Angeles San Francisco Chicago Minnesota Detroit and others with results from Sundays games and upcoming matchups.

W . L. T. Dallas St. Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Pittsburgh Atlanta New York W.L. T. x-Green Bay Baltimore Los Angeles San Francisco Chicago Minnesota Detroit Phila Dallas Green Bay Los Angele

New Haven Elms Defeat Harrisburg 120-109 in Debut

The New Haven Elms opened their Eastern Professional Basketball Association season with a 120-109 win over the Harrisburg Patriots at Edward Reilly Memorial Gym in Bridgeport. The Elms led 29-17 after one period and 52-44 at halftime, expanding a 54-79 three quarter edge before coasting home. Frank Keitt scored 27, Will Frazier 26, and Cleo Hill 25 for New Haven, while Charlie Hardnett, Willie Porter, and Stu Spraggins each had 22 for Harrisburg.

New Haven Elms Bridgeport Harrisburg Patriots Edward Reilly Elms Sunbury Mercuries Reilly Facility Frank Keitt al Cervi Will Frazier Cleo Hill Harrisburg Charlie Hardnett Willie Porter Stu Spraggins New Haven New Rutter Fon Keltz Newton Jones D O'Leflore Clark

Late Saturday Scores From Varied College Matches

Summary of scattered late Saturday scores across multiple colleges and teams. Notable results include Western Kentucky 123 over Centenary 64, Texas Western 71 overSMU 62, Kansas 68 over Baylor 4, and Cincinnati at Los Angeles with Brigham Young 107 and St Mary 107. Multiple unusual spellings and OCR errors remain in team names and locales.

Wolth Joseph's Francis Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Los Angeles Brigham Young St. Mary CLA Dake Ay Yula Iolorarta Stead New Mealon Uteh Lopela Calif

Vikings Escape Cellar With 28 16 Win Over Lions

Detroit unable to stop Minnesota as Tarkenton throws three touchdown passes and Carlson Browns? Hmm. The Vikings move up from last place with a 28 16 victory over the Lions who finish 4 9 1. Lions score three field goals by Yepremian. Sweetan scores Detroit’s only touchdown on a 15 yard scramble.

Detroit UPI Minnesota Vikings Frank Tarkenton Detroit Lions Vikings Lions Minnesota Tarkenton Karl Sweetand

Gogolak FG Gives Skins 34-31 Win

Washington upends Dallas 34 31 as Gogolak drills a 26 yard field goal with four seconds left after Jurgensen connects on a 65 yard pass to Taylor and a 1 yard pass to Smith. Cowboys clinch NFC East tie with St Louis and Cleveland. Giants finish.

Gogolak Washington Carl Krammerer Villanueva Dalles FF Dal—Perkins WASH Roger Block Gogotak Dal—Hayes Morfan Wash—Mitchell Jurgensen Gogalak

Holy Name Bowls Upset Drops Lead In League

Holy Name Bowling upset league leaders All Saints by winning three games and closing to four behind. Clif Andreas added a 406 for the winners while Bob Kaltenbach led the losers with 371. St Marks edged St James as Ray Huzynski totaled 408 and Dor Palazzo added 418 in a losing effort. St Patricks surprised Holy Cross with Steve Christo at 354 to top The Saints, while Joe Carroll led the losers at 376. Al Gelozin starred for St Michaels with 417 as Frank Nemergut led St Johns with 251 in a final win.

Holy Rosary Pinners All Saints Clif Andarews Bob Kaltenbach St. Marks St. James Ray Huzynski Dor Palazzo St. Patricks Holy Cross Steve Christo Saints Joe Carroll al Gelozin St. Michaels St. Johns Frank Nemergut

Timmy Brown Injured in Eagles Victory Over Browns

Philadelphia halfback Timmy Brown left the game with a possible left hand fracture as the Eagles beat the Browns 33 to 21. Initial reports indicate a broken finger and he did not return for the second half.

Philadelphia UPI Timmy Brown Philadelphia Eagles Cleveland Browns

Pro Basketball Scores Record Messy Fragment

Fragmentary recap shows New Haven 100 and Metrisbere 108 with Wertferd 126 and Wilmtegion 35, but text is garbled. No clear dates or teams can be confirmed.

New Haven

Falcons Halt Cardinals 16 10 To Sharpen Title Hopes

Atlanta punter Billy Lothridge starred as the Falcons upset the St. Louis Cardinals 16-10, matching a club record with three wins in their first NFL season and effectively ending the Cardinals' title chances in the Eastern Division. Ernie Wheelwright scored on a nine yard flare pass from Randy Johnson, while Lou Kirouac added three field goals. Lothridge also delivered a pivotal 52 yard punt that set up Atlanta’s final field goal and kept the Cardinals pinned in their own end for much of the game.

Dallas UPI Sonny Jurgensen Charley Taylor Charley Gogolak Washington Cowboys Atlanta Falcons St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Eagles Cleveland St. Louis New York Giants New York Don Meredith Sam Huff Jurgensen Gogolak Green Bay Packers Jerry Smith Taylor Bobby Mitchell Redskins John Roger Don Perkins Meredith Bob’ Hayes Dan Reeves Danny Villanueva Reeves Perkins Jerry Rhome Craig Morton Tal Atlanta Auanta Billy Lothridge Falcons Cardinals Ernie Wheelwright Randy Johnson Lou Kirauac Jim Bakken Terry Nossinger Billy Gambrel Lothridge Georgia Tech Kivouac Cardinal Roy Shivers Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers Atla Wheelwrights Johnson Kirouac Bakken Kirovac Atsinger Atlanta-St. Louis

49er rout of Bears shows Ran dolph end zone pace

In San Francisco Alvin Randolph with a 4 yard interception return TD and Kermit Alexander twice on fumble and punt returns sparked the 49ers to a decisive 41-14 win over Chicago. Gale Sayers gave the Bears a bright spot with a 2 yard TD run and 48 yard kickoff return as Chicago dropped to 1-1 in the early NFL season.

SAN Francisco UPI Alvin Randolph Kermit Alexander San Francisco 49Ers Chicago Bears Randolph Lowell Wagner New York Bears Gale Sayers Rick Casares Sayers 49Ers Jim Jones Rudy Bukich Jan Francisco Chicope FG Davis Dones Bukich Lectore Peara Brodie Davis Sf—Alexander Tumbre Davis Ity Sexander Iy Randelh Kromer Mira Devis Chi—Sayers Leclerc

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