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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1967

Page

10

Blizzard Delays Area Cage Schedule With Some Games Rebooked

The area's high school and college hoops slate was paused by a blizzard. Seven of ten high school games are tentatively rescheduled for tonight while several matches remain undecided and firm dates are set for a few contests including Barlow at Bunell.

Sacred Heart University Western New England Te Pioneers Harding Central Stratford Bassick Milford Law Trumbull Danbury Darien Tudiowe Warde Stanford Catholic Wilton St. Joseph's Fairfield Prep Notre Dame MBIAC Barlow Bunnel Southbury Masuk Abbott Tech Kolberussels Sterling House Stratford High Honeyspot Lordship Bridgeport Department of Parks and Recreation Reilly Zym

Paramounts Meet Lycoming In League Knicks

The undefeated Paramounts host Lycoming tonight at 8 30 in the Harding high gym in the Department of Parks and Recreation adult basketball doubleheader. Trumbull Land and Title meets Renz Hauling at 7 15. Paramount aims for its third straight league title. Lycoming stands 2 3. Savoy A A (4 1) has a bye.

Paramount Lycoming Department of Parks and Recreation Harding High Trumbull Land Renz Hauling Trubull Land

Butterfly fish Named for Flitting Reef Dwellers

The Miami Seaquarium explains that butterfly fish get their name from their quick, fluttering movements among reef structures, likening their behavior to butterflies on land.

Miami Seaquarium

Fleet Host Wins Arcadia Handicap In Nail-Biter Finish

Fleet Host nipped Biggs and The Dancer in a photo finish to win the Arcadia Handicap at Santa Anita. The 4-year-old ridden by Alvaro Pineda completed 1 1/4 miles on the hillside turf in 1 38 45, marking a strong turf season after last summer’s Hollywood Derby win.

Arcadia, Calif UPI Fleet Host Santa Anta Dancer Biges Moontrip Alvaro Pineda Biggs

Friars Face Stags In Key Providence Showdown

All America star Jim Walker leads ninth rated Providence against Fairfield in a pivotal clash. Fairfield, riding momentum from a Georgetown win, aims to upset the Friars and bolster its post season hopes.

Jimmy Walker Providence Fairfield University Redhot Stags Providence College George Bisacca Fairfield Walker NBA St. Bonaventure Georgetown Anious Boston Friars Stags New England Joe Mullaney Skip Hayes Stu Kerzner Tony Koski Mike Riordan Riordan Bill Jones Lo) Crenshaw Larry Cirina Charley Phillips Bill Boyd Boyd Richie Sanabria Jones Farleigh Dickinson Bisacca Thorugh Crenshaw Monessen Tangy Hoyas Koski Phillips China Santa Clara Northwestern St. Joseph's Madison Square Garden Friar Fresh Lou Saccone Richie Schonbeck Art Good Jim Hessel

Bush for Tickets New York NHL Sellout Pace

Walter Bush president of the Minnesota North Stars said the team sold more than 2700 season tickets in the first 36 hours after they went on sale.

New York UPI Walter Bush Minnesota North Stars National Hockey League

Lakers Rally Past Knicks 122-117 in Tight Comeback

Elgin Baylor and Jerry West led a late surge as the Lakers erased an 11 point deficit to defeat the Knicks 122-117 in New York. Baylor sealed it with two free throws with 1.14 left, West contributing 27, Baylor 34, in a high scoring road win.

NEW York UPI Elgin Baylor Jerry West Los Angeles Lakers New York Knickerbockers Madison Square Garden Baylor Knicks West Los Angeles Dick Barnett Walt Bellamy Willis Reed

Pistons Edge Bulls 98 90 in Chicago Thriller

Eddie Miles scored nine points in the final period to lift the Detroit Pistons to a 98 90 win over the Chicago Bulls. Miles and rookie Dave Bing led Detroit with 21 points each while McCoy Melemore had a career high 23 for Chicago.

Chicago UPI Eddie Miles Detroit Pistons Chicago Bulls Pistons Bulls Miles Dave Bing Detroit McCoy Melemore Melemore

Surtees Earns Can Am Crown With Record $70,000

English driver John Surtees won the 1966 Canadian American Challenge Cup series of six international road races earning about $8,800 an hour. His total winnings surpassed $70,000 including nearly $20,000 as Can-Am champion and $30,000 in local prizes. He claimed the title with three first places and 840 race miles at speeds over 100 mph, totaling about eight hours on track.

New York UPL John Surtees England Surtees

Glickman sues Terrell for 137000 in damages

Bernard Glickman, Terrell's claimed financial agent since 1960, files a 137000 suit in state district court alleging Terrell owes 30 percent of earnings and advances totaling 37000 for training and expenses. He seeks an accounting of earnings since 1960 including music income. Terrell recently lost to Cassius Clay and may earn about 200000 from the fight. Glickman cites rankings and years of service in boxing business.

Houston UPI Bernard Glickman Ernie Terrell Terrell Glickman Elan Cassius Clay

Terrell suffers possible eye injury after Clay rope foul

Ernie Terrell's trainer Sam Solomon says a rope burn near his left eye may be permanent. Terrell was examined in Houston and Washington after the Cassius Clay title fight amid calls for Texas Boxing Commission review of possible deliberate fouls. Clay defended himself saying Terrell hit low and on the break many times.

Houston UPI Ernie Terrell Cassius Clay Sam Solomon Clay Solomon Terre Washington George Hamid Jr Texas Boxing Commission Hamid Commission Muhammad Ali George Chuvalo Toronto Zora Folley Cyandier Aziz Thad Spencer New

Hawks Defeat Bullets 109 96 in Minnesota

St Louis Hawks coach player Richie Guerin led the team to a 109-96 NBA win over the Baltimore Bullets in Minneapolis. Guerin scored 25 points as the Hawks snap a three game skid and strengthen their hold on second in the Western Division. Kevin Loughery led Baltimore with 28 points as St Louis shot 51 percent to Baltimore 40 percent.

Minneapolis, Minn UPI Richie Guerin St. Louis Hawks National Basketball Association Baltimore Bullets Guerin Hawks Bullets Baltimore St. Louis Memphis Tenn Kevin Loughery

76ers Outlast Warriors in 126 123 Thriller

Philadelphia outlasted San Francisco 126 to 123 as Rick Barry scored 41 for the Warriors while Billy Cunningham led the 76ers with 34 points. Wilt Chamberlain anchored defense and late technical fouls on Nate Thurmond and Bill Sharman helped seal the win for Philadelphia in a fast paced divisional showdown.

Pittsburgh UPI Rick Barry Philadelphia San Francisco Warriors National Basketball Association San Francisco 79Ers Warriors Barry NBA 76Ers Billy Cunningham Cunningham Paul Neuman Neuman Nate Thurmond Bill Sharman Wilt Chamberlain Warrior Phila Fran Walker Burry Ra Jekson Helzel Chimbin Jones Greer T Engrm Mulns Bedaschry Son Whi KR Kulip Atazy

Celtics Stun Royals 138 123 in late drive

Bailey Howell and Bill Russell spark Boston to a 138-123 win over Cincinnati as the Celtics push their late season surge to threaten Philadelphia in the Eastern standings. Celtics extend win streak to 13 of 14 while Royals fade late.

Cleveland UPI Bailey Howell Bill Russell Boston Cincinnati Celtics Philadelphia Royals Chopilt Breit Berling Embry Harsin Ravick Love Howell Lucas Kjnes McGikn S.jnos Rbisn Nelson Too Smith Russi Wesley Snders Rensa Sogird Yratis Robinson

College Basketball Scores From Various Matches

Texas BI defeated Rice 73 to 47 with Gettysburg at 43. Amarillo 80 over Lubbock Christian 75. Missouri 65 over Kittrell 112. Durham 87 over Davidson 43. North Carolina 7% beat Richmond 79. Virginia 75 over Clemson 73. Buffalo 88 over Windsor 71. Grove City 8 over Thiel 47. Purdue 93 over Hawaii 64. Denison 68 over Clarion 193. Frostburg 78 over Shenandoah 72. John Carroll 77 over Cleveland St 76. St Lawrence 7 over Texas A at 70. Texas Tech 47 over Indiana Central M Franklin 70. Otterbein 70 over Denison 68. Le Moyne 73 over St Lawrence # Missing complete scores in several lines.

Texas Rice Gettysburg Dickinson Amarillo Lubbock Christian Oklahoma Missouri Kittrell Durham Davidson Richmond North Carolina Virginia Clemson South Carolina Buffaio Windsor Tows Whinois Grove City Thiel Purdue Hawaii Indiana Central Franklin Otterbein Denison Clarion Lock Haven Frostburg Shenandoch John Carroll Cleveland St LeMoyne St. Lawrence Texas A-At Texas Tech Akron Baldwin-Wallace Wooster Oberlin Albany

Blizzard Paralyzes Eastern Sports Schedule

Heavy snow across the Eastern U S forced cancellation of basketball hockey and horse racing. Lincoln Downs Bowie Yonkers and other venues canceled events with several games postponed or rescheduled including Beanpot Hockey and college basketball.<Boxed list of affected events omitted for brevity>

United Press International United States Lincoln Downs Rhode Island Howie Bowie Maryland Yonkers Raceway Yonkers Philadelphia CCNY Wagner Staten Island Paterson State

Langhorne Sold But Runs 5 Years

Langhorne Speedway in Langhorne Pennsylvania has been sold to a firm planning a large shopping mall by 1972. Irvin Fried and Gerber, executives, said they will keep a five year lease to run the customary annual auto race program. Afterward the operation will move to another nearby location.

Langhorne, Pa UPI Langhorne Speedway Irvin Fried Gerber The Speedway Fried

Hockey Results From National and American Leagues

No games scheduled in the National League. In the American League Quebec beat Rochester 1 to 0 while Baltimore defeated Springfield 9 to 4. Other scores include Boston 138 Cincinnati 123 Detroit 73 Chicago Los Angeles 127 New York 117 Philadelphia 126 San Francisco 123 St. Louis 10% Baltimore 94.

Quebec Rochester Baltimore Springfield Boston Cincinnati Detroit Chicago Los Angeles New York Philadelphia San Francisco St. Louis

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Fairfield U Park and Recreation Department Wakeman’s Fairfield Pat Westport Pal Redding Boys Paramounts Santa, Anita RCA Victor Standish Total Sound Solid State Stereo Main Street Bridgeport Jim Walker Bush Ml. Mansfield Marjorie Bales Mansfield Margy Sintz Sandy Hubbard Springield Lakers Shade Bulls Sonny Liston Karl Mildenberger Floyd Patterson Chuvalo Big Cat Mecca Arabia Hawks Humble Bullets Blizzard Annapolis Fordham-Fort, Schuyler Fordham University Westchester New York Giant Alli Sherman New York Daily News Mount Vernon N.Y Langhorne Man Hhary Bindingy Stangular Fairfield Ave Bridgeport Brookside
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