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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1968

Page

11

Monti Leads After Two in Alpe d Huez Bobsled

Eugenio Monti of Italy, nine time world champion, built a commanding lead at the halfway point of the two man bobsled championships in Alpe d'Huez France. His first two runs totaled 2:20.20 as Horst Floth of Germany moved to second with 2:21.19. The United States sleds improved, with Paul Lamey and Bob Huscher and with Howard Clifton and Michael Luce climbing from early spots.

Alpe ‘Dhuez France UPI Eugenio Monti Italy Monti Seta Maiute Horst Floth Tiusvania Pantura U.S Paul Lamey Manchester Bob Huscher Valley Stream N.Y Howard Clifton Elnora Michael Luce Keene Valley Breakeman Lamey Romania Romeo Eee Canada Hans Gehrig Harry Goetschi Nedelcu Gheorghe Maftei

Park and Recreation Department Schedule for Tomorrow

The schedule lists CENTRAL girls and boys divisions along with ARDING and BOYS' CLUB matchups. Games begin 9:00 a.m. with Webster vs St Raphael on the CENTRAL girls court and continue through afternoon slots featuring Sacred Heart, St Augustine, St Andrew, St Ann, and Wilbur Cross teams among others.

Central Webster St. Raphael St Augustine Maplewood Columbus St. Andrew Franklin Blackham Hoam Lincoln Black Rock McKintey Summerfield Wailllier Central Sacred Heart SI. Augustine St. Ann St. Patrick St. Joseph St. Peter Viog Elias Howe John Winthrop Wilbur Cross Roosevelt Columbus Arding St. John the Baptist St. Ambrose Holy Rosary St. Mary St. Jone Ep Blessed Sotramnen SI. Michael SI. Charles Orcutt Mboys Garfield SI. Teresa AS Wiltiler St. Michael

U S Faces Favored Russians In Olympic Ice Clash

U S coach Murray Williamson leads a tourney underdog squad against the powerful Soviet sextet in Grenoble at Stade de Glace. The Americans hope to upset the defending champions as Lou Nanne captains a taller, heavier lineup while Craig Falkman is sidelined by a broken ankle and Paul Hurley steps in to defense.

Grenoble France UPI Stade de Glace U.S Murray Williamson Asi Russia Lou Nanhe Minneapolis Czechoslovakia Sweden Finland East Germany Paul Mistral Park Williamson Vlatch Starchinov Boris Maiorov Innsbruck Canada Craig Falkman Wing Golden Valley Minn

Ice Hockey Standings Prompt Fragment

Fragmentary standings show teams like USSR Czechoslovakia Finland and Germany with scores and gaps. Readers see garbled text and unclear figures. core intent is ranking and goals for versus against.

Finland Stuns Canada In Olympic Ice Hockey Upset

Finland shocked highly regarded Canada 5-2 as Arno Ylonen made key saves to deny late chances. Czechoslovakia routed West Germany 5-1 in Group A while Norway beat France 4-1 in Group B to join Romania and Yugoslavia atop the standings.

Grenoble France UPI Finland Canada West Germany Arno Ylonen Norway Romania Yugoslavia

Finns Rally in East Standings Amid War News

In a chaotic standings update the Finns sit seventh in the East after a 8-0 loss to Russia followed by a late surge. The report notes scattered scoring events and midgame shifts as Rochester and Cleveland games unfold with unclear dates and results.

W.L. T. Pit Gega M Teershe Sprinatles Russia Ainears Nee Stpiachen Cleveland Rochester

Fleming Dominates Compulsory Figures in Grenoble

UPI reports Peggy Fleming built a 77.2 point lead in compulsory figures, totaling 1082.1 points and leaving Gabriele Seyfert far behind. Fleming vows to push for a perfect program and sixes in the free skate as medal contenders shuffle behind her.

Grenoble France UPI Peggy‘ Fleming Colorado’ Springs Colo Gabriele. Seyfert East Germany Fleming Colorado College Tsafe Thurday Miss Fleming Colorado Springs Miss Seyfert Beatrix Schuba Austria Hana Maskova Prague Czechoslovakia Tina Noyes Arlington Mass New York University Janet Lynn Rockford

Olympic Schedule Eastern Time For February Games

Today’s Winter Olympics events include Luge men and women singles at 1 a.m. tentative. Women’s 10 kilometer cross country at 4 a.m. Women’s 500 meter speed skating at 4:40 a.m. Men’s downhill at 6 a.m. Hockey matchups include Sweden vs West Germany at 7 a.m. United States vs Russia at 10:30 a.m. Romania vs France at 4:45 a.m. Two man bobsled runs at 2 p.m. Sagpeatle vs Austria at 2:30 p.m. Canada vs East Germany at 3 p.m.

Grenoble France UPI Sweden West Germany United States Russia Romania Austria Canada East Germany

Postponed Olympic Downhill Benefits Kidd in France

Wind and fog delay the Olympic men’s downhill in Chamonix France for 24 hours. Billy Kidd of Stowe Vermont benefits from the holdover after spraining his ankle in training. Chile’s Herman Briones suffers facial cuts and a sprained ankle in a spill. Officials plan to restart at noon if weather lifts, with possible carryover to Sunday and Monday events.

Chambousse France UPI United States Billy Kidd America Stowe, VI Kidd Herman Briones Chile

Black Rock Little League to hold general meeting

Vic Mickune, president, announced the league will stage a general meeting on Wednesday at 7 o clock in St Ann's Hall on Brewster Street. All season members and others interested in participating this season are invited to attend.

Vic Mickune Black Rock Little League St.Ann's Hall Brewster Street

Bulls Snap Nine-Game Losing Streak With 131–110 Win

Chicago Bulls end a nine-game skid by defeating the Detroit Pistons 131 to 110. Jim Washington led with 22 points as the Bulls outscored Detroit 43–12 in the final 12 minutes after a 53–53 halftime tie.

Chicago UPI Bulls Detroit Pistons Baltimore Bullets San Diego Rockets Jim Washington Dave Bing Pistons San Diego Baltimore Kevin Loughery Loughery Bullets YB Co Kimball S Monroe McGlockin Barnhill Riley McKenzie San Detroit Boozer Harlrston Washinpin DeBusschr Barnes Strawder Robinson Walker Erickson Bing Sloan Miles Haskins Gischinoer Clemens Chappell MecLamore Patterson Splitter Fox Schellpase Totes Tetels Detroit HS Washington Seltzer Schellhase Stoan Has

North Carolina Beats Wake Forest 80 60

Third ranked North Carolina defeats Wake Forest 80 to 60 in Winston-Salem led by Larry Miller and Charlie Scott who combined for 44 points to push the Tar Heels to their 16th win.

North Carolina Wake Forest Winston-Salem N.C Larry Miller Charlie Scott

North End Boys Club names winners in Spot Shot contest

The North End Boys Club announced winners across four levels in the National Boys Clubs of America Spot Shot basketball contest totaling 147 participants. In a junior league game Fighting Five beat Most Precious Blood 45 35 with Leighton and Carol scoring 26 for the victors.

North End Boys Club Boys’ Clubs of America Robert Cotto Joe Maura Vin Liddy Kieth Armstrong Gary Russo David Mack Vin. Rodriguez Ronald McLeod Franklin Loeynick Barry McLeod Reginald Hamilton Ronald Saranich Richard van Stone Carl McAllister Jim Navekan Anthony Mangieri David Banks Larry Morris Gene Mack Tom, Sparks North End Boys' Club Fighting Five Most Precious Blood Jim Leighton Pete Carol Paul McBride Bullets Tom Walsh

Timmons Plans to Quit As Pitt Court Mentor

Pittsburgh coach Bob Timmons announced he will resign as head basketball coach at the University of Pittsburgh at season's end. He cited lack of interest and patience as reasons for stepping down after this year.

Timmons Pitt Pittsburgh UPI Bob Timmons University of Pittsburgh

New Jersey Americans Snap Muskies in Final Buzzer Thriller

Bruce Spraggins banked two free throws at the final buzzer to lift N J Americans to a 135-123 victory over Minnesota Muskies in Teaneck. Minnesota surged from 14 points down in the last seven minutes to tie with 19 seconds left before Spraggins sealed it.

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