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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1967

Page

4

Packers Cowboys Clash In Championship Tilt At Lambeau

In Green Bay, the Packers host Dallas in a championship game with both teams returning many players from last year. Dallas, led by Tom Landry, seeks revenge after a close 1986 loss while Green Bay aims for a third consecutive title under Vince Lombardi. Weather calls for clear skies and about 17 degree game time temps.

Mike O'Brien Green Bay Wis Texas E. Schramm Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Schramm Cowboys Packers Lambeau Field Dave Robinson Dallas Don Meredith Ron Kosielnik Packer Tom Landry Landry Vince Lombardi Lombardi

Football Marathon Opener Sets Weekend Bowl Bonanza

The three day football binge opens with four college games led by Penn State vs Florida State in the Gator Bowl and Mississippi against Texas El Paso in the Sun Bowl. Dallas faces Green Bay for the NFL title while Houston meets Oakland for the AFL crown.

Murray Rose Papas and Sons Collegians Penn State S-2 Florida State ABC Mississippi University of Texas el Paso Montgomery Ala CBS San Francisco Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Green Bay Wis Houston Oilers Oakland Raiders Oakland Southern California Indiana Pasadena Calif Wyoming Louisiana State New Orleans Alabama Texas A&m Dallas Okahoma Tennessee Miami NBC

Fabulous Magicians Play PAL Benefit Tut Tonight

Marques Haynes famed as the world’s greatest dribbler brings the Fabulous Magicians to Bridgeport for an 8 p.m. game against the Savoy Chiefs at Reilly Memorial Gym A 7 p.m. prelim features Bridgeport PAL vs United Church intermediates Doors open 6 30 p.m The traveling club played Madison Square Garden last night as a busy week ends with Haynes stating he has played over 5000 professional games.

Marques Haynes Bridgeport Savoy Chiefs Reilly Memorial Gym Bridgeport Pal United Church Garden Madison Square Garden Haynes Harlem Globetrotters New York Sand Springs Okla Langston University The Globetrotters Josh Grider Bob Woods Paul Plowden Eldridge Webb Tulsa Ed Thomas Don Duncan

Bethel Courtmen Edge Christ The King 39 37

Bethel High earned a 39 37 victory over Christ the King in a slow deliberate affair in Southport yesterday. Bethel previously defeated Christ the King 84 63, as Kingsmen coach Bill Everett’s squad kept pace through three quarters before pulling away.

Bethel High Christ the King Southport Kings Bethel Bill Everett Kingsmen

Sacred Heart beats Bentley 80 79 to win holiday classic

Sacred Heart University captured the holiday basketball tournament with an 80 79 victory over Bentley on a last second bank shot by Dan Haines after Cliff Bush missed a foul shot. Pratt Institute beat Marist 93 78 in the consolation.

Barry James Sacred Heart University Bentley College Dan Haines Haines Falcons Bentley Jim Collins Pioneers Rich Pucciarello Moore Bruce Bernhardt Sacred Heart Pucciarello Collins Bente Benton Sheffield Hainew Marist Pratt Corny Reed

Tropical Entries and Stakes at Fair Grounds Listed

Entries for a tropical meet show multiple divisions at Fair Grounds with purses ranging from 2100 to 4500. Notable names include Galleon Gold, Sunset Joan, and Ocean Grey among 3 year olds and up in 4 furlong to mile races, with detailed weights and entries listed for each class.

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Santa Anita and Fair Grounds Entries Highlight Selections

Entry lists across Santa Anita and Fair Grounds show a wide field of 3 and up horses for 4000 min purses with multiple stakes names, horses like Colonel Xen, Night Driver, and Tehoupitoulas among many others, plus payout details and a Perfecta. The page also notes notable runners and odds in several races including OH and 4 fur events.

United Press International Reteher Grimm Kolai Gtrbo Barney Rosede Wright Larry Runnin Rich Kallai Patterson Amy Su-Su oSasso-Weymouth Rogers Ponelly Johnson Duttach Yorky Avimar Ropotte Sky Hel Cot Lou Jel Whisper Bolero Boo Quinella Bunowitz Blozz Fitzgerald Question Mac Wang F&m Latonia Thrush Lee Bank Book Ladge (Giovanni) 340 1 One Too Many [Barnes) . Also: la Chango Mistys Waterloo Miss Keymar Baltazar Queen of Action oMiller-Windham Rosado Castletown Duttfach Amber Dawn Turnpike Tom Vitaly EvAacradar

UB dominates CCSC in UCSC Holiday consolation

Captain Bob Brill leads the University of Bridgeport to a 165-52 win over Central Connecticut in the UCSC Holiday Tournament consolation. Larry Newbold scores 25 and earns MVP honors as UB pace the field with 32-9 first-half run and 39-13 at halftime. Brill and Barone star for UB as CCSC struggles with poor shooting and defense.

NEW Britain Bob Brill University of Bridgeport Central Connecticut UCSC Long Island University Boston University Larry Newbold Blackbirds Brill Newbold Jim Hayes Richie Lee Boston U Ken Gwordz Hartford Purple Knights CCSC Gary Baum Tom Finn Blue Devils Knights Tony Barone Finn Bob Fauser Central Larry Layton Barone Baum Bruce Webster Fauser Rufus Wells United Press International TV9 Naom Pearl Harbor Myrs Cameron Joey Lubas Young Jr Nichols Fightingphil Overton Commodore Pride Jet Gmighty Bob Lon Bossness Lass Big Bullah F-Lass Coronel Cullman Summa Seth Nsnes Bridgeport Central Conn Boum Touzin Dickenman Qiz Harry, Khol Gonzales Brentwood Bell Secret Fear Kai Lin Borone Ein Money Light Eternal Roadhouse Gal Rich As Crem Wells Bolera D. Previsa Tory Bride Momiscalea Ff Strange Questin x-Bethesda Schmitz Grace Nolene Arabia Taddy Ho Redstone Leshinsky Tos Reniison Maite Ayer Prince Afcot Henderson Gallagher Township Smarts Schoepler Hot Brass Foley Pryor Fleming Nuyaka Colton Tauzin Ron Berkley Colonial Olcott Sherman x-Rogers Bollsbridge Somerset Capitol Chariles Royal Trumpetr Lord Saybrook x-Kay Roy z-Low Bengal Bengal Bizeocho 119 y-Batile Letmwin Robin Whippet Olaeta

Merida cable system climbs tallest peak in three stages

The report describes a world leading hotcar cable system built to ascend from 5,384 feet at Merida to 15,626 feet atop Pico Espejo in Venezuela through three stages. It notes pricing around $2,800 and lists associated local names and items from the same page, including horse and racing references.

Merida Venezuela Mermida Pico Espejo Sage

Tropical Selections and Best Longshots List

United Press International compiles a dense list of horse selections and best longshots. Notable names include Blue Skyer and Travores, with numerous entries such as Rehoboth Fair, Noble Land, and Royal Falsna. The page mixes odds, strokes of fate, and racing lines across numerous horses and placements.

United Press International Blue Skyer Travores & Jollystone Bully Marty Hasty Fame JoMystane Swoonland Windy Point Eagles Dynasty Patsulloch Prince Pablo Arveeder Quito Royal Cadet The Coun Mirnague

Donna Tescione Sets Barnum Lanes Records

Donna Tescione of Danbury set two women’s bowling records at Barnum Lanes Stratford last night rolling a 196 single and a 491 three game series. She competed in a Southern Connecticut Ladies Major League match with prizes funded by Barnum Lanes management CT Bowling Operators Assoc and National Duckpin Bowling Congress.

Donna Tescione Danbury Barnum Lanes Stratford Barnum Lanes Management Connecticut Bowling Operators Association National

Blues top Penguins 2 1 in close NHL clash

Gerry Melnyk scored in the third period to lift the St. Louis Blues to a 2 1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The win marked the Blues fourth win in five games.

ST. Louis UPI Gerry ‘Melnyk St. Louis Blues Pittsburgh Penguins

Santa Anita Selections and Race Card Nonsense

Race card listing at Santa Anita and Los Alamitos features multiple horse names and handlers with unclear pairings. Names include Model Fool, Knight Prowler, Prince, Promoter Winkleman, and horses such as Columas Right and Little Choo Choo. The fragmentary text pairs horses with owners and locations but lacks coherent results or schedules.

Santa Anita Knight Prowler Prince Winkleman Los Alamitos Columas Little Choo Choo Curagh Prince Red River Valley Nl Rapida

Laurel Selections Laurel One Best Trolly Car

A fragmented list of names and items appears, including Laurel selections and numbered entries like Trolly Car and various personal or place names. The readable text resembles a survey or catalog of titles and participants with unclear context.

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