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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1966

Page

5

Northwestern Knocks Off St John’s in Holiday Festival Thriller

Northwestern stunned tournament favorite St John’s 62 60 to spark a semi final appearance as Providence delivered 82 55 victory over Duquesne with Jim Walker scoring 37 points. Rhode Island routed St Bonaventure 199 79 while St Joseph’s beat Brigham Young 67 61.

NEW York UPI Jim Walker Providence Duquesne St. Joseph's Rhore Island Northwestern Rhode Island St. Bonaventure Brigham Young St. John's Walker Dukes Friars Gary Major Pennsylvania Cliff Anderson Neill, Roberts Anderson Hawks Cougars Kari Liimo Guriak Haye le Bary Alorda Malor Koski Abrahin Walker VM Dam Connty Kevin Kenedy Sartos Reilly O Daml Ohn Borett Hadrin Konaan Shistrod Clor Providence RY Abeahan Connolly Brighm Young Joseph's Litto Bno Andean Brean Eokins Lythg Oo Ukepski Drssr PALE St Joseph's Brigham Youna Nene Brigham Yeni Oseph Jehn N'Western Warren Cummas Dove Bogod Weaver Drieks Jones Bridg Burns Bron Weaver Johns Bogad Northwestern A F Carter Cae Koul Hoyle Butler Stohan Jonson i Satan Aheora Carnka Kull Cormand Hayes Cstidia Martin Kpliko dMecLeod Ooo Motska Knight Jakins Oo Ob McGinn St. Jonoventure St . Bonaventure Buyller

St Josephs Defeats Alumni 67 to 49 in Cadet Gym

St Josephs beat the Alumni 67 49 behind Tie Driggs 18 points and Mike Healy 17. Jack Flynn contributed 11 as the Cadets led 27 19 at halftime and stayed ahead the rest of the night.

St. Joseph's Tie Driggs Mike Healy Vito Montelli Driggs Healy John Flynn Bill Bures Mike Misencik Grrarr Carcavelle Sftarlacher Vealey Echrade EkKasuba Smadden GO Gassenrard Uo Madden Zekoromski Roy Fisn Neluzas Tures Fewlee

Packers Drill in Tulsa Behind Closed Doors

The Green Bay Packers arrived in Tulsa to begin workouts at Skelly Stadium for defense of their NFL title. Monday light loosening up drills preceded hard workouts planned for Tuesday in freezing weather.

Tulsa, Okla UPI Green Bay Packers Tom Milter Packers Tulsar University Skelly Stadium

Sixers Set NBA Home Win Streak Record

Wilt Chamberlain and Hal Greer combined for 73 points as Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 134 118. The win extended the 76ers’ home victory streak to 30, surpassing Minneapolis 29. Chamberlain 38 points 32 rebounds 10 assists, Greer 35, Cunningham 24, lifting Philadelphia to 33 3.

Philadelphia UPI Wilt Chamberlain Hal Greer Cincinnati Téers National Basketball Association Minneapolis Royals Chamberlain Big Wilt Greer Billy Cunningham 79Ers Cunningham Cincianeti GFE FF GFT Walker

Six Rangers Injured In Weekend Tussles

The New York Rangers had six players hurt in weekend games and won twice. Center Red Berenson suffered a fractured jaw and had surgery after Sunday's tilt with Chicago, ruling him out at least 10 days. Wing Orland Kurtenbach also sidelined with a neck pinched nerve after Saturday vs Montreal. Others hurt include Donnie Marshall with a strained back Rod Gilbert with a severely bruised foot Bernie Geoffrion with facial injuries and Arnie Brown with bruised ribs. Jim Johnson was called up from Omaha CHL to fill in.

NEW York UPI New York Rangers Jim Johnson Omaha Central Hockey League Red Berenson Chicago Orland Kurtenbach Montreal Berenson Rangers Donnie Marshall Rod Gilbert Bernie Geoffrion Arnie Brown

Knicks Pace Pistons in Narrow 114 109 Win

New York Knicks held off Detroit 114 109 as Howard Kamives exploded for 17 points in the fourth quarter to complete a comeback. Kamives finished with 29 points and Walt Bellamy added 23 for the Knicks, while Tom Van Arsdale led Detroit with 25 points and 10 free throws in the first half.

Detroit UPS Howard Kamives New York Knickerbockers Detroit Pistons National Basketball Association Kamives Pistons Komives New York Walt Bellamy Knicks Romives Tom van Arsdale Bellamy Debshr Reed Leon VanArsdale

Celtics Rout Lakers 121-106 in Boston showdown

Celtics led by Havlicek 25 and Howell 21 toppled the Lakers 121-106. Seven Celtics hit double figures as Boston built a 19 point lead by halftime and stretched to 20 early in the third, while Jerry West and Elgin Baylor sparked L.A. with 24 each.

Boston UPI Boston Celtics Los Angeles Lakers John Havilicek Bailey Howell Tom Sanders Sam Jones Bill Russell K.C. Jones Ben Nelson Archie Clark National Basketball Association Havlicek Howell Celtics Elgin Baylor Jerry We Lakers Los Angeles Boytor Sandis Lorsso Russit Imho Stones Harard Jones West Hovick Barnes Segtre Hawlns Nelson Wgdrich Embry F Clark Kimball Tal Tolls Hone

Bulls Rally Past Bullets For 108 96 Victory

Chicago overcame a 10 point second quarter deficit to beat Baltimore 108 96. Guy Rodgers scored 34 as Jim Washington added 15 in the fourth quarter to fuel the comeback and push the Bulls to their sixth win in eight.

Chicago Guy Rodgers Chicago Bulls Baltimore Bullets Rodgers Bulls Bullets Jim Washington Baltimore Battimers Boozer Shontwr Karls Melo Wilson Shorley Totors Hightower

North beats South in Shrine grid game 27-14

Notre Dame star Pete Duranko set up two North touchdowns with a 20 yard interception return as the North squad topped the South 27 to 14 in the Shrine Game at the Orange Bowl before 28,589 fans. Don Cockcroft kicked two field goals and extra points while Bo Rein and Neal Sweeney connected for early North scoring drives.

Wlirephoto North Pete Duranko Notre Dame Hank Washington Harry Dittman Navy Gene Bledsoe Texas Donnie Bruce Virginia Tech North Gene Trosch University of Miami Duranko Miami Upi Michigan State Ohio State Winois Bo Rein Carroll Williams Xavier Cal Banaszek Northwestern McCall Sweeney Tulsa West Texas State Army Dean Hansen Bo Burris Rein Cockroft Yankees All America Bubba Smith Burris Houston Bruce Sullivan Gary Rowe North Carolina State South Qo Cockrol Crothkrol

Hawks Outlast Warriors 120 111 in tense finish

St. Louis Hawks topped the Western Division leaders San Francisco Warriors 120-111 at the Mid-South Coliseum. Bill Bridges powered with 20 rebounds and 3 points, Lou Hudson scored 33, while Rick Barry led SF with 34 points as the Hawks pulled away in the first period and fended off a late rally.

Memphis Rick Barry Warriors Hudson Hawks St. Louis Sea Front Brdgs Attles Guerin Barry Hetzel Timhin Nuema Wilkins Chwil Silas

Quarter-Finals Set for Cardinal Shehan Holiday Tourney

Class B quarter-final games unfold today at the Chohan Cantar arena. Bonnell and Malagisi split a 26 to 16 half, with St Andrews and St Jer slated for Bridgeport amid evening schedule changes. Vic Scollin hosts a dinner at his Inn on Connecticut Avenue after the Saint action.

Cardinal Shehan Chohan Cantar Bonnell Malagisi Atk Sx Srs Ha Pnas EE Losig St. Andrew's Bridgeport St. Jeron Ome’s Norwalk St. Emery’s Fairfield Sacred Heart Vic Scollin Danbury Connecti

Central Bassick clash tops MBIAC slate tonight

Central and Bassick meet in a key MBIAC showdown as both teams chase league success. The evening also features Milford at Harding and Notre Dame hosting Stratford, plus other MBIAC and independent games.

Milford Harding Stratford Notre Dame Fairfield Prep Bunnell Central Bassick Ludiowe A New Canada Norwalk Trumbull Bullard Flavens A. I. Prince Eli Whitney Kolbe Derby Masuk Law St. Joseph's Harding Alumni Alumnai

Scholastic Schedule Highlights Local High School Basketball

Milford faces Harding and Norwalk plays Trumbull in tonight’s schedule with multiple city matchups. By midweek Central’s Gene Mack leads scoring over Bassick’s Chuck Howard as Richie Regan, Barry Wallace, and Tom Sparks chase top averages.

MBIAC Milford Harding Notre Dame Stratford Fairfield Prep Bunnell Bassick FCIAC Ludlowe New Canaan Norwalk Trumbull Eagles Bullard-Havens A. J. Prince Tech Eli Whitney Masuk Masuk-Alumni Central Central Hillstoppers Mbiac Laurels Bassick Lions Lions Stan Roman Harvey Herer Techmen Gene Mack Tom Sparks Chuck Howard Harrison Taylor Mack Sparks Howard Taylor Lancers North Paraders Tom Finch Dave Baye Bob Doss Mike Harris Allan Fischer Woody Long Finch Law Joe Osowski Ed Buecher Prep Jim Fitzsimmons Tom Bujkowski Pat Foley Richie Regan Jim Status Delaney Baldwin Frank Norris John Bucknall Dick Wilson Pat ‘Fatém Frank Koscil Don [Snyder Rams John Ambrim John Olenoski A. J. Prince Tech Anthony Toney Charlie Blank Larry Burns Reading Christ the King Barry Wallace

Offensive Show Planned by Tech in Orange Bowl

Georgia Tech aims to repeat an offensive showcase in the Orange Bowl as 9-1 Georgia Tech faces 8-2 Florida. Tech relies on a high scoring attack led by Lenny Snow while Bud Carson’s improved defense and Bobby Dodd’s kicking game anchor the squad for Tech’s 18th bowl appearance.

Tech Atlanta UPI Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Florida Gators Texas Tech Florida Gator Steve Spurrier Lenny Snow Larry Smith Snow Georgia Kim King Miami Spurrier Carson Bud Carson Bobby Dodd University of South Carolina Bunky Henry Charlie Mason Dodd

Chiefs to Host Terryville Five Here Tomorrow

The Paramount Chiefs meet Terryville in a NEBA clash at Archbishop Shehan Center. Dave Bike leads Terryville with 41.4 PPG. Mike Branch and Billy Jones try to slow him as Leroy Wright faces Jones. Local stars include Frank Carr John Di Maggio and Jack Kelly as Terryville seeks an upset.

Paramount Chiefs New England Basketball Association Terryville Oasis Archbishop Shehan Terryville NEBA Dave Bike Bike Notre Dame Bridgeport Detroit Tiger Shred Heart University Mike Branch Fairfield University Court New Haven Elms New Haven Branch Purdue Billy Jones Jones Chiefs Waterbury Rens Leroy Wright University of Pacific American Basketball League Wright J Frank Carr Virginia Union New Haven Hillhouse John DiMaggio Wagner College Jack Kelly Dick Jackson New Haven College Art Young Bassick Jerry Syzmanski Bullard Havens Todd Linley Wright Tommy Byrne New York Knickerbocker Will John Dick Stein Dave Folliard Providence College Art Whithead Frank Vaccarelli Waterbury

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