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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1967

Page

6

Former Olympic Hero Questions Negro Boycott

Rep. Bob Mathias a two time Olympic decathlon champion doubts a Negro boycott of the 1968 Mexico City Games. He calls it unlikely and says it would be tragic if carried out. Mathias notes a few San Jose State athletes on a black power side push for action but doubts wide support. He warns it would prove nothing and calls the idea ridiculous. In New York three NFL players have scored six TDs in a game: Ernie Nevers Gale Sayers and Dub Jones.

Washington UPI Bob Mathias Calif Mexico City Mathias San Jose State College NEW York National Football League Ernie Nevers Gale Sayers Dub Jones Jri Opuris Steeerate Fays Lark Rickys Marge Rome Pearl Nashrose Caseys Ciprice Romast Cordero Stingum McKeever Perret Eva Kin iWas Impress Charlotte X Go Navy Shores Miss Beach Say Jay Chesapeake Lady Depato Velasquez Vasquez Quibrun Base Royal Mygypsey Esa Seattle Bromfield Ribot Palace Loguercio Featherston Swope Rolla Santa Ling Ana Brumfield Chick Kelser Adams Johnny Pont Indiana Wabash William College Belmont Aira FRAGA Uebone Siti Park Heath Jean Mora U.S Gavidiay Angie Ich Carl Yastrzemski Richard Boston Red Sox New Asia Santo Domingo Better Lady England Rae Awe Esa Winamac Chosun Victory Cima Ee Anh Sky Star Saucy Surette Restless Girl Baan Destiny Salkbum Russetto Arnold Palmer Native Hill Billie Jean King Law School North Gratty Trail Ts Pole South Pole Moon Cristonessa Jim Ryan Kansas Nate Fran Tarkenton Astrallia Giants Compass Rose A.J. Foyt Moke Chuck Milter Gess Rube Freneh Ware Mt Noble Mity Prince Sky Sailor Pete Rozelle Brave Atoll Sir Beau x-Percussionis Mel Farr Detroit Lions Bayou Teche Morenc Leo Durocher Chicago Navy Aumiral Cubs Kings Palace Monumental Hoco Joe Dey Martins Mischif Association Rowley Bonny Johnny Red Bartarene Ecces Saybrook Tizcacho Aybrao Starr Roman Gabriel Wilt Suerte Funang Chamberlain Jim Houston Savannalamer John Newcombe Damascus Jimmy Walker Billy Casper Jim Lonborg Big Gibson Lou Brock Joe Namath United Press International Clar-Kalensky Protocrat I -Oitene Apa The Oreward Everi Westgate Tapsass Troyway x-Florida Robt Sorkin X-Bonnock Tigers Chordon Questawy Frank Miss Jetaleen Yagi Brick Joan Petetta Crafty Foxie Fuzzy White Andy Tudor Prince Graphic Sortark Toboleira x-Tulio Jelaware Flash Don Jorge Sir Pele Shee-Gwee Cassino Jack True Sky Switch Bostonian Bold Ship Acrilico Neporovna o-Bareéalis Alcinarr a-Bey Mahmoud Chismero Noble Land Sheleen Tudor Inn Waldemar Greece

A Christmas Gift and the Gift of Eternal Life

A religious appeal urges readers to accept God's gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. It argues many gifts reflect motives of givers, but God's gift is given in love, with salvation lasting forever. The piece cites scripture from Romans, Luke, and Revelation and invites readers to request a booklet about salvation.

God Jesus Christ Bethlehem Christ Christ the Lord Calvary Lord Jesus Christ

Snowy Holiday Racing and Sports Mix From New York Times

The page lists multiple horse races with results in dollars and times, plus Daily Double and Exacta payouts and attendance. It also mentions weather in Seattle, football and tennis stars, and holiday greetings from sports figures and officials.

Laurel Entries Fair Grounds Best In Pi 1

Entries at Laurel Fair Grounds list top performers including Ozark Holme Jimbo Boy Fi Blues in race one and Bayou Liberty Cleabern Sot er in race two. Dori 3.80 4 free appears among numbers 106 and 124 with unclear details.

Fair Grounds Cleabern Soter

National Football League bonus draft history and stray names

The article notes the first NFL bonus draft pick in 1947 Bob Fenimore and the last bonus choice in 1958 King Hill, with a jumble of listed names and phrases following, including several potentially mis OCRed entries and nonsensical strings. The readable core facts concern the bonus draft timeline and two named players from Oklahoma A&M and Rice.

New York UPI National Football League Bob Fenimore Oklahoma A&m King Hill Rice

Fair Grounds Results Highlight Multiple Races and Purses

United Press Internativou reports on Fair Grounds racing with results across several events. Highlighted performances include Time 1:18 for a 2 year old maiden and a $2100 claiming event, various payouts, and an attendance figure of 7,326 with handle near $499,657. Also listed are competing horses, riders, trainers, and other entrants for each race.

United Press Internativou Royal Chance Manuely Cavallo Romero Ks Folly Holmes Pet Lee C Gobblers Jewel Crafty Love King Othe Hill Sally Tee Bold Jéup Touzin Magee Tamalte Ailas Hope Red W Count Hercules fGeurin Worlet Hill Alice Ocala Enola Gay T Lejeune Gonzales Overton Doby Dove Duncan Jay Jewel St Charles Dr Kety Miss Rebild Bully Bing Colorado Martinez Sarah McDowell Vale Lilly Metoka Sandy Dads Pal Qwikge Some Fleet Iran Spike Fra Honcho Roman Shelbina Fleming Trangolote Hell Goinhead Hingle Foribot Mentor Toms Favor Overin Keller Mayers Eric Troubie Prime Meridian Mel Morsne Brenda C Yorktown Menow Aenezia Thackeray a-Fleet Alsabion a-Caligula Marais a-Durell Soirez Everest Mount Snyder

Fair Grounds Entries Cloudy and Slow Post 2 P.M.

United Press International outlines racing entries for a Fair Grounds program. Two handicap events offered: a 2 year old six furlongs with a $2200 purse featuring Chante Princess and Neat And Trn among others. a 3&up six furlongs with a $2200 purse listing many horses led by Sgt Bricker and Pleasure Note and including Ocean Hickergon and Cork Pine in a dense field.

United Press International John Liz Betty Dainhy Princess Marcidea Sgt Bricker Longwall Young Jr Col Steed

Greece Publisher Escapes House Arrest Claim Sparks Tension

In London AP notes Greece’s leading woman publisher Helena Vlachos claims she escaped from Athens house arrest by altering appearance and slipping past guards. Athens denies, saying she was released and free to come and go. Vlachos plans political asylum in Britain and continues to press Greek dictatorship critics.

London Greece Athens Hlen Vlachos Tzevelekos Britain British Broadcasting Corp BBC Viachos Kathimerini Ae Messimvrini Viadhoe Kent

Tropical Selections and Names From an Ancient List

A dense OCR list presents numerous horse or dog names, places, and riddled terms such as Neparoo Namtrod Starstitch Sunset Joan and Delaware Flash mixed with locations like Prospect Street and Mango. It reads as a catalog of entries with unclear structure and dated phrasing.

Neparoo Namtrod Band Starstitch Sunset Joan Meet Brick Bramps Bulloh Path Delaware Flash Laffin Mango Venetian Garden Mourmelon Charge On Plate Sirele Bold Ship Wise Sam Birds Ofafeather Sheteen Whigiet Sound Tract Silver Lu Jeronia Sikkim Brandt Fighting Phantom Prospect Street

Park and Recreation Schedule for Weekend Games

Six games are listed this weekend in the Park and Recreation Department CYO league. Tonight Blessed Sacrament faces St. Lawrence at 6, St. Charles meets St. Margaret at 7, and St. Catherine plays St. James at 8. Tomorrow St. Andrew vs St. Teresa at 1, St Patrick vs Most Precious Blood at 2, and Our Lady of Providence vs St. Emery at 3.

Jirs iBiat Shehan Cen Blessed Sacrament St. Lawrence St. Charles St. Margaret St. Catherine St. James St. Andrew St. Teresa St. Patrick and Most Precious Blood Our Lady of Providence St. Emery

Theater Time Listings Show Wide Range of Films

A dense theater time page lists showings across venues in Milford Norwalk Norwalk drive ins and surrounding towns. Notable titles include The Comedians The Bible Valley of the Dolls Kiss the Girls and Jungle Book with varied matinee and evening slots.

Beverly Capitol Milford Glory Center Drive-In Tony Rome Cinema Theater Cinema Norwalk The the Knack Fine Arts Westport Lawrence New Haven London Merritt Milford Drive-In Modesty Blaise

Laurel Selections Laurel Best: Sky Sailor

A list of horse names or entries across nine choices with horses such as Sky Sailor and Noble Destroyer among others. The text reads like a selection or pedigree style lineup with paired names and descriptors.

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Phantoms Beat Spartans In Easton Cage League

In the Easton Junior Basketball League the Phantoms defeated the Spartans 35 to 29. Dan Mecozzi and Doug Penn led the Phantoms with 14 and 13 points, while Dave Shibley scored 11 for the Spartans. The loss puts Spartans in a first place tie with Green Hornets at 3-2. Hornets had a forfeit win over Blue Devils. No games next week due to Christmas holidays.

Phantoms Spartans Easton Dan Mecozzi Doug Penn Dave Shibley Green Hornets Hornets Blue Devils

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