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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1956
Page
7
The Chicago Bears defeated the Detroit Lions 38-21 to capture the Western football title. The game featured strong defense and key touchdowns as the Bears secured the championship with a decisive late performance.
Bob Bieher leads Stratos past White Eagles 36 to 32 in overtime in Fairfield League action. Grasmere Aces push second win by defeating Squires 27 to 24. Oldfield Bombers beat Church of Assumption 33 to 27.
The All Stars built a 25 9 first period lead and beat Milford St Marys CYO 63 45 on Milford's floor. Stan Lugovich scored 28 points, Bob Yourshaw added 21, and the All Stars head to New Haven to face St Josephs CYO in Farnum House Community Center.
The Wo men evening swim program at the YMCA begins January 2 with classes on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 9 to 10. Both instructional and recreational swimming are offered under competent instructors. Registrations are being accepted at the YMCA Physical Department.
The Atlantic Coast Conference fined North Carolina State College 5000 for its role in the Jackie Moreland recruiting case and barred contact with prospective athletes for one year. State will appeal, and the fine may be canceled if Moreland remains a student without athletic eligibility under current aid. The NCAA had already placed State on four-year probation. An organizing meeting for the Senior City Basketball league is set for 8 pm at the YMCA, with four teams keen to join at least six.
Fort Wayne Fort Wayne Pistons erased a 68 47 deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat New York Knicks 84 80 before about 3 000 fans. New York led 18 11 after the first, Fort Wayne held a 36 33 halftime edge, and a late spurt gave the Pistons the victory.
Los Angeles dominates Green Bay 49-21 as Will Sherman returns a pick for 35 yards and Norman Van Brocklin fuels the offense with two 56 yard TDs. Rams surge to lead 7-0 and never trail before 45,209 at home.
The newly formed Sports association plans a membership drive and clubhouse opening on January 9. Chairman Joseph Merando spoke as the steering committee, with members Thomas Connors Paul Riga Thomas Scanzillo Edward Pickett and Joseph Monaco at Monaco’s home. Publicity director Vito Dentato said 50 members are registered. The group aims to promote allied sports in the Greater Bridgeport area and sponsor social and charitable activities.
Philadelphia Warriors beat Boston Celtics 116 to 104 in Camden. Paul Arizin scored 31 points before fouling out, with Neil Johnston adding 29 and Jack George 24 as the Warriors move into second in the NBA. Bob Cousy led Celtics with 21 as Boston contended, trailing after a third period surge.
Chicago Bears beat Detroit 38-21 behind Rick Casares 190 rushing yards including a 68 yard TD to secure the Western Division championship and earn a title game with the New York Giants in New York on December 20. A rough melee led to several ejections as fans and police clashed.
Billy Maxwell of Odessa Texas won the Montebello Open at Montebello California in a 54 hole event with a 201 total 15 under par one stroke ahead of runner-up and tied for tourney record. Tommy Jacobs Downey and Iran Smiley Quick finished one back as Ellsworth Vines and Jimmy Clark also contended.
Matt Wallace scored 26 points to lift Marco Polo Club of East Hartford to an 83 81 victory over the Milford Chiefs in Connecticut basketball league play. Milford dropped to a third straight loss as East Hartford built a 28 12 lead in the opening period.
Milford battled back to edge Newfields 64 63 paced by Cure. Wallace led Kingsway offense with a late basket and foul shot to regain the lead as Jack Scott and Vin Montanario starred for the Milford squad. Montanario scored 25, Bosley 17, Gaetano 44, Reynolds 10 for the Chiefs.
New York Rangers beat Montreal 4 2 at Madison Square Garden to stretch unbeaten streak to eight. Ted Bathgate scored three goals including two in the final minute, lifting the Rangers with strong support from Lewicki Hebenton and Beliveau aiding the visitors.
Syracuse Nationals erased a 9 point deficit with a 16 point burst in the second period to defeat the St. Louis Hawks 101-91 in a National Basketball Association game in Syracuse New York. Bob Pettit led Hawks with 25 points while Schayes and Conlin fueled the Nats with 22 and 19 respectively.
Robert Boudreau son of Mr and Mrs Edmund Boudreau of 7 Henry street defeated Dave Peterson in the finals to win the Middle Street Boys club checker title yesterday afternoon at the club. The club will stage another tournament Wednesday at 7 30 p m and entry blanks are available at the club.
Black Rock expanded its lead in the Girls Inter-alley bowling league by sweeping three matches over Kingsway. White and Rondeau led the Rocks with strong scores as peers from Bill Smith's defeated ABC two to one and Subalpine Club took two from Newfields while Hollands beat Fairfield Academy two to one.
Fairfield University improves to third win of the season by defeating the Paterson branch of Seton Hall 64 53 at the Brass Recreation Center. Frank McGowan with 20 points leads the Stags, while Pedro Tagatag adds 19 as Fairfield builds an 8 point first half lead and never relinquishes it. The Stags next meet New York Athletic Club January 4 and Boston College January 1.
San Francisco defeats Baltimore 30 to 17 at Kezar Stadium as Little Joe Arenas returns a 96 yard kickoff and a 68 yard punt for a winning TD. Billy Wilson catches a 17 yard TD from Y A Tittle and San Francisco secures third in the NFL Western Division.
Boston at Toronto, December 16. Gerry Toppazzini scored twice and assisted on a third as the Bruins scored four goals in the second period to beat the Maple Leafs 4 to 2. Larry Regan tied it early, Leo Boivin and Leo LaPine contributed assists, and Boston remained atop the NHL standings.
The Puritan Market bowling team defeated league leaders Sadowy Brothers Fuel two games to one in the Newfield Girls All Sponsored duckpin league. L. Ryan led with a 2 340 total as Doyle and Martin closed a three straight win from Riccio's Luncheonette. Dizenzo Construction beat Arctic Sports Shop two to one and Tom Thumb Conservatory swept Stonybrook Pharmacy.
National League New York defeats Montreal 4 to 2 and Toronto wins 7 to 3 over Chicago. American League Rochester beats Hershey 9 to 11 with Providence and Cleveland posting 4 to 2 over Buffalo. Springfield score incomplete.
The U S Olympic basketball team officially disbanded after an unbeaten run of 20 games. They handed San Francisco its first loss in 61 games, fulfilling coach Gerald Tucker’s claim of having the best team he ever saw.
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