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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1966

Page

4

Central Tops Tech 66 to 46 Behind Mack Sparks

The Hilltoppers of Central upset Bullard Haven 66 to 46 in a non MBIAC game as Gene Mack and Tom Sparks sparked a third quarter surge after a close first half. Central dominated the third period 21-2 and pulled away, led by Mack's eight points and Sparks' inside scoring.

Willhoppers Central Bullard Haven Fife Gene Mack Tom Spars Tech Charlie Blank Central Combine Hilmerous Central Blank Vech Mack Sparks Hilltoppers Black North End Jads Bullard Havens Pawel Hardy Bullaruela Yeas Iree Toney Mank Burns Walter Murphy

Darien Tops Staples 39-38 In Narrow FCIAC Win

Darien edged Staples 39-38 in a low scoring FCIAC contest at Staples. Barry Staak, Butch Lavery and Garry Brown sparked Darien with double figures as Staples rallied late behind Jett Hooper. Staples played without starter Jeff Hand and won the JV game 52-42.

Darien Staples FCIAC Barry Staak Butch Lavery Garry Brown Jett Hooper Brian Bowes Bowes Staak Lavery Brown Hooper Jeff Hand Rich Rose Darien Stavles Avery Reynalds Brows Gbowes

Hawaiian Surfer Hemmings Wins 14th Makaha Crown

Tred Hemmings of Hawaii captured his second Makaha championship in three years finishing the event with 359 points. Defending titlist George Downing finished second with 342 points after a strong final performance.

Honolulu Upi Tred Hemmings Hawaii Hemmings George Downing

Unclear College Basketball Scores From Fragmented OCR

A jumble of college basketball scores appears from OCR text including Ohio State Army Illinois and others with unclear teams and results. The fragment mentions OT and various numbers, but most details are garbled and unreadable.

Warde Beats Stamford 67-63 In Tight City Battle

An drew Warde edged Stamford 67 63 after a late jumper and free throw sequence. Haines led Stamford with 23 points while Warde's Haines 23 and O Sullivan 17 propelled the win, with Corbett and Monard adding key late scores.

Derby Records First Victory Over Kolbe 50-48

Derby upset Kolbe 50-48 on the Kolbe home court to snap its year start. Vitello Musante and Foley led Derby with 13, 11 and 10 points while Stokes scored 15 for Kolbe in the Friars’ second defeat in five games. JV score 43-39 with Kolbe’s Novy Viamonte totaling 14 points.

Derby Kolbe Bill Musante Jim Vitella Rich Foley Bob Stokes Friars Vitello Musante Foley Stokes Novy Viamonte Denby Rolbe E& Roverr Parniawski Lancarini Sponowski Narowski Advaxh Oo White I Gamkowski Vslokas Foler Zernota Pa Walkinshaw Drasinski Rovendll Lyons To Fanitord Olassick Jerome Oo Mathonia Foreman

Green Felt Tops Laurel Monumental Handicap Field

Green Felt winner of the Maryland Handicap and runner up in the Laurel Turf Cup led an eight horse field for the Monumental Handicap at Laurel. Tommy Lee to ride Green Felt at 125 pounds in the 14-16 mile race for Maryland breds with entrants Benny Johnny Exceeding ly 9 Walmfrusses Pania's Td Teetotaler Red Musci and Jip on Deck.

Laurel, Md UPI Green Felt Maryland Lradar Laurel Tommy Lee Benny Johnny Exceedingly Walmfrusses Pania Teetotaler

Scholastic Results Highlight Several Prep Games

In scholastic basketball results, Harding defeats Walrield Prep 83 to 4 while Notte and Bunnell score 60 each in a balanced card. Central trips Rutlardtlavens 66 to 44 as Stansford edges Warien 63 to 39 and St Mary's tops Chill the King 79 to 33 with Joseph's 70 and Central Catholic 62 in strong showings.

Harding Walrfield Prep Notte Bare Bunnell Basaich Milford Mratford Kaw Central Rutlardtlavens Mwattle Stansford Warien Staples Wippasamy Trumbull Ste Mary's Chill the King ML. Joseph's Central Catholic Werby Kolbe

Harding Beats Prepsters 54 53 In MBIAC Thriller

The Harding Presidents handed Fairfield Prep its first season defeat 54 53 in an MBIAC game at Fairfield. Norris led Harding with 18 points, Baldwin 13 and Andera 12 while prep star Lyddy scored 33 in a losing effort. Prep JV also won 66 61.

Harding Fairfield Prep Anich Norris Prep Delaney Baldwin John Andera Tom Lyddy Cage Action Fitziimons Pat Foley Bob Chalko John Nesmith Aatha Farr Norris Ahzsminans Tasior Bukowski Morris Ulevckl Droop Choke Baldwin Fole Andera Smith Dobro Yates O Plyddy

Celtics Rally Past Hawks For 114 103 Victory

Boston jumps to lead in the third quarter and holds off St. Louis 114 103. Sam Jones tops Boston with 32 points while Havlicek adds 20 as Howell contributes solid defense and shooting. Guerin and Wilkins spark late St. Louis surges, but Boston secures the win.

Boston UPI Boston Celtics Bailey Howell Sam Jones John Havlicek St. Louis Hawks Celtics Hawks Richie Guerin St. Louis Havlicek Guerin Lennie Wilkins Jones Howell Gene Tormohlen Sandis Bbridge Russi Hudson S Jones Thonin K Jones Thorn Havick Wikens Segird Nelson Cldwil Embry Sitay Kimbil St. Louis TF

Maine Grid Mentor Moves Up to AD Job

Harold Westerman resigns as University of Maine head football coach to become director of physical education and athletics at Orono campus. Assistant head coach Walter Abbott, 90, will succeed him. Abbott joined the Black Bear staff in 1960. Westerman cites full-time AD duties and notes a Yankee Conference best win loss mark.

Orono, Maine UPI University of Westerman

Illinois suspends players coaches in Big Ten aid case

Twelve Illinois athletes are suspended indefinitely for illicit financial aid. Coaches Harry Combes and Pete Elliott receive one year of probation as university probes extended from 1962 to 1964. Rich Jones Ron Dunlap and Steve Kuberski among affected players. Mills resigns as athletic director.

Champaign UPI University of Illinois Harry Combes Pete Elliott Big Ten Finois David Dodds Henry Bill Reed Reed Illinois California Chicago Stadium Rich Jones Ron Dunlap Steve Kuberski Combes Ilinois Leslie A. Bryan Mel Brewer Henry Bryan Chicago Marty Combes

St Joseph's tops Central Catholic in 70 62 win

St Joseph's Crusaders beat Central Catholic Norwalk 70 62 behind Chris Madden 19 points and 8 second half points. Terry Lacavalle led Central with 17 while Madden and Reed fueled the St Joseph's rally after a 22 19 first quarter deficit.

St. Joseph’s Central Catholic Norwalk Cadets Jchris Madden Madden Terry Toni St. Joes Jerry Reed Crusaders Low Laccavale Toni Yolaecavale Evra da Madden Fabrizio Otrivas Connily Herne Po Mareon Satan Osrinto Gustafson Ativan Hey

Capade Wins Comeback Award for Cards Player Cepeda

Orlando Cepeda, slugging first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, won the St. Louis Baseball Writers physical comeback award. He will be honored at the annual dinner January 26 in St. Louis.

ST. Louis UPI Orlando Cepeda St.” Louis Cardinals St. Louis Baseball Writers

Stratford Topples Jonathan Law 60 to 31

Stratford raced to a 20 2 lead and coasted to a 60 31 win over North Parade s Jonathan Law last night. John Osowski led Stratford with 17 points and 15 rebounds while Eddie Buecher added 16 and Stosur 13. Dimitruk scored 15 for Law, Romano 7, and Sulzycki led Stratford JV with 14 in a 48 38 victory.

Stratford Jonathan Law North Paraders George Dimitruk Lawmen John Stosar Gene Fitzsimmons Stosar Art Romano Eddie Buecher Dimitruk Law Devon John Osowski Osowski Buecher Stosur Tuffie Maroon Romano Pete Sulzycki Stratford Jv’s Law Stratfou Multicon Rugserie Nawalski Klein DO OO Siarcki

Rippowam Romps Trumbull in 79-55 Victory

Rippowam jumped to a 16-11 lead and stretched it to 42-25 at halftime en route to a 79-55 win over Trumbull in Stamford. Tom McCrocklin scored 20 points to pace the Warriors while Eddie Wilson added 21. Otzel and Ambrun led Trumbull with 16 and 12 points respectively. The Warriors also won the JV game 110-34 behind Joe Sabit’s 17 points.

Rippowam Trumbull Eagles Stamford Warriors Phil Raggazinoh Tom McCrocklin Eddie Wilson McCrocklin Rick Otzel Rich Ambrun Dick Shea Otel Ambrun Joe Sabit Trommet A rPowsm G G& Rw Ofenoskt Metreklin Antérson Aller

Pistons edge Bulls 103 102 on Scott late basket

Ray Scott scored the decisive field goal with 38 seconds remaining as Detroit defeated Chicago 103-102, snapping the Bulls five game win streak and lifting the Pistons into a second place tie with the Hawks in the Western Division. Boozer closed to within one with 30 seconds left, but two late Chicago tries missed.

Chicago UPI Ray Scottt Detroit Pistons Chicago Bulls St. Louis Hawks Boston Pistons Hawks Bulls Leach Keith Erickson Detroit Err, Harding Dave DeBusschere Scott Bob Boozer iGuy Rodgers Boozer IbBing Kolls Obsehr dAuter Stat Rodgrs Sirnds Sloan VoAsie Payrg Erwisn Hordag Fiche Mites Flane

Notre Dame trounces Bun nell Highlanders 102-60 in a rout

Notre Dame raced to a 33-12 first quarter lead and rolled past Bun nell Highlanders 102-60. Michael Harris scored 31 in the opening period as the Lancers built a 21 point cushion, with key baskets from Jim Stalus, Richie Regan, and Allan Fischer. Bunnell’s Dave Baye and Woody Long traded blows, but Notre Dame stretched the margin through a 28 point third period. Tom Finch left early with a broken finger and is expected to miss weeks. The Bunnell JV won 73-62.

Notre Dame Buninell Highlanders Michael Harris Lancers Jim Stalus Richie Regan Highlanders Pedro Tagatac Bunnell Tom Finch Scott Vaughn

Springfield Indians Rout Providence 9-3 in AHL clash

Springfield Indians defeated Providence 9-3 in an American Hockey League game. Key players Bill Sweeney Jimmy Anderson and Howie Menard each scored twice as the team, despite suspensions of four regulars and a player strike, carried the action with three goals per period. Eddie Kachur scored twice for Providence. Eddie Shore's lineup relied on 19 players from the striking group. only Larry Billows saw action among imports from the Central League.

Springfield Mass UPT Springfield Indians Providence Bill Sweeney Jimmy Anderson Howie Menard Eddie Kachur Indians J Eddie Shore Exceptio Larry Billows Memphis

Pro Basketball Rostom Beats Si.lavis for Trebrolt

Rostom scored 118 to defeat Si.lavis for Trebrolt 103 as Culcazo finished 102 in a high scoring basketball clash. The result highlighted Rostom's offense and Trebrolt's close point total.

Rostom Si.lavis Trebrolt Culcazo

Bassick Beats Milford In Double Overtime 60 to 56

Bassick tops Milford 60 56 in double overtime as Harry Taylor and Howard lead with 23 and 20 points. Milford led at several breaks, but Bassick pulled even late and Larry Wallack's short jumper sealed the win with 37 seconds left in the second OT. Milford’s Russ Hunt and Paul Ferrino tallied 21 and 13 points.

Bassick Milford Hexley Here Harrison Taylor Lions Larry Wallick Chuck Howard Russ Hunt Paul Ferring Taylor Howard Dave Scire Hunt Indians Ferrino Scire Russick Neil Pryzbylinski Bassick Silford Steward Wilson Gardner É&The Bucknall Moss Blatney Oo Tailor VO Flunt Wallack Liehman Doerie O Ferrino Gosbolt G

Alouette Coach Quits For College Job

Montreal Alouettes coach Darrell Mudra resigns after one year to take the University of Arizona post replacing Jim La Rue. Mudra earns about 17500 dollars for a one year appointment amid questions of an out clause and possible court action over compensation.

Montreal UPJ Montreal Alouettes Darrell Mudra North Dakota State Alouettes University of Arizona Mudra Arizona Jim la Rue Als Joe Atwell Atwell Darrell Cactus Country O.K. Dalton Dalton Kay’’ Dalton Alouette Larry Fairhaim Gino Berretta Ed Enos Peahead Walker Edmonton Eskimos Perry Moss Jim Trimble Alouette Board of Directors

Wichita State Names New Head Football Coach Boyd Converse

Wichita State University will name Boyd Converse as its new head football coach. Converse, 44, previously coached Kilgore Junior College after a late start to football in college. He will be introduced at a press conference on Saturday, succeeding George Karras who resigned.

Wichita, Kan UPI Wichita State University Boyd Converse Noah Allen Wichita State J Converse Kilgore Tex George Karras Milburn Okla Southwestern State College Durant Southeastern Flo

Close Scoring Chase Tightens Between Scott and Geist

Willie Scott of Alabama State and Bill Geist of St Frocopings lead the nation in individual scoring after seven and five games respectively. Scott at 35.42 ppg and Geist at 35.40 ppg head a tightly bunched field as NCAA figures show slim margins.

NEW York UPI Willie Scott Alabama State Bill Geist St. Frocopings Ncaa Service Bureau Scott Geist Mike Davis Virginia Union George Rausch Colorado Western Earl Monroe Winston-Salem Jimmy Westley Savannah State Jerry Parks Carthage Frank Stronczek American International

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