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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1958

Page

4

Dodgers fanfare and boxing alongside regional sports notes

Brooklyn fans sulk over the Dodgers move to Los Angeles as advance ticket orders soar surpassing one and a half million with expectations to reach two million. Harold Parrott cites strong national orders and a plane chartered box group, targeting 98 000 fans for the April 18 opener vs the Giants. Also notes on Gil Hodges views on Dodger Coliseum left field, boxer Bobby Gibson in New Haven, Yale track star Bob Skerritt, Rory Calhoun’s 10 round Boston bout, and horse racing updates including Iron Siege and Bold Ruler in upcoming stakes.

Brooklyn Los Angeles Walter O'Malley Dodgers West Coast Los Angeles Dodgers, Inc Walter Harold Parrott O'Malley Parrott New York San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Coliseum Gil Hodges Bridgeport Bobby Gibson New Haven Elm City Gibson Seaside Park Bob Skerritt Harding New England Yale McLennan Bold Ruler Hialeah Park

St Cyril Cagers extend streak with big win

Samuel Johnson’s undefeated run continued as they routed Hallen 62 to 11 in the Saturday Morning Junior Recreation league at Johnson gym. Positio contributed 28 points on four field goals and two free throws. St Cyril’s also topped St Charles 71 to 32 in the East Side Division, led by Kosorka and Appleby scoring.

Samuel Johnson Cagers Hallen School Samuel Johnson Es Posito Samuel Johnson Potting Sheriden Thomas Hooker Martie St. Cyril's St. Charles Harding High School Jim Appleby Xosarka Pond Jim Lyddy St. Patrick's St. Michael's Costello fApoleby Sepuch OL iNtehainew Frantese Clana Rae Kaur Nanda Mandanici Woiderione O Epibwiche ST. Patrick's ST. Mighafios

Royals Beat Lakers 121 to 104 in Cincinnati

Clyde Lovellette and Jack Twyman combined for 65 points to power the Royals over the Minneapolis Lakers 121 104 in Cincinnati. Maurice Stokes had 25 rebounds and 11 assists as Cincinnati pulled away in the third and fourth quarters after a close first half. Lovellette 34, Twyman 31, Stokes 14 lead the scoring with Larry Foust 24 for Minneapolis.

Cincinnati Clyde Lovellette Jack Twyman Royals Minneapolis Lakers Maurice Stokes Lakers Lovellette Twyman Stokes Larry Foust Minneapolis dAlsiekelsene Twrmant Gi Fleming Rickettar Jierias Leonard Handleyg Gmeinnktt Ss

YMCA Chess Club Meets Tonight at the Y

The YMCA Chess club will meet at 7:30 PM in the Y building. Open to beginners and experts, the club is enrolling new members this season.

YMCA

Longfellow Chiefs Edge Upsets St Stephen's Manchester 89 to 85

Longfellow High School upset St Stephen's Manchester 89 to 85 in a Little Fellows Recreation League game at Whittier School gym. Jefferson led Longfellow with 7 points, while Raveis added 7 for the losers. Milford Chiefs defeated Manchester Green Pros 89 to 85 in a Connecticut Basketball Association game, Ron Harris led Milford with 20 points and Bobby Knight 18.

Longfellow Milford Chiefs ST. Stephen’s Manchester Longfellow School St. Stephen's Little Fellows Recreation Whittier School Jefferson Raveis Maplwood Whippets Black Rock jPlayers Wallack Desabella Hughes P. Ardito Roebuckt Matera Bouchers Mulnsr Frikas Surin C Ag jBrinae Og Sakowicz Black Ross Woesarp Ross Schulz Gdesateliat Garso Hugtes Gripp Parditog Crpenter Rarditog Youaa Orban Connecticut Basketball Association Chiefs Bobby Knight Harry Bosley Milford Ron Harris Knight Sonny Thomas Burr Carlson Manchester Maar Bosley Carteont Calloway Daving iGrowanc Reis

Pro basketball scores from Philadelphia and others

In 18 games, Philadelphia defeated St Louis 105 to 98 while Syracuse posted 123 over Boston 98 and New York trounced Detroit 121 to 104. Cincinnati beat Minneapolis 121 to 104 in another matchup.

Philadelphia St. Lous Syracuse Boston New York

Iowa College Bears Fairfield University 69 63

New Haven Blades defeat Philadelphia Ramblers 4 3 in Eastern Hockey League action with New Haven scoring two in the third period to pull away. Yvan Chasle Bill Wouters Nick Donaleshen and Joe In goldsby credited with goals for the winners.

Iowa College Fairfield University New Haven New Haven Blades Philadelphia Ramblers Yvan Chasle Bill Wouters Nick Donaleshen Joe Ingoldsby Bill Kurtz Philadelphia

Sailer wins downhill and combined titles at Gastein

Austria's Toni Sailer captures the downhill and Alpine combined titles at the World Championships in Bad Gastein, signaling a semi retirement. He vows to earn a living, not turning professional, and hints at no more races this season. Staub finishes second with 2:30.4 as American skiers struggle. Bud Werner falls at the last gates.

Bad Gastein Austria Toni Sailer Associated Press Staub Graukogel Mountain Roger Staub Switzerland Wallace Bud) Werner Steamboat Springs Colo Sailer Werner Dave Gorsuch Climax Marvin Melville Salt Lake’ City Tom Corcoran Westfield N. J

Nationals Rout Celtics in 123 to 98 Victory

Syracuse defeats Boston 123 to 98 at War Memorial to snap a stretch and move within striking distance of second in the Eastern Division. Palazzi sparked a fourth quarter surge with seven unanswered points as Syracuse, hampered by injuries to Heinsohn Ramsey and Sharman, pulls away late.

Syracuse Togo Palazzi Boston Syracuse Nationals National Basketball Association War Memorial Celtics Nationals Philadelphia Warriors Palazzi Tommy Heinsohn Frank Ramsey Bill Sharman Palazz Nichols Conlin Lloyd Hisen E & Tts Kerr Gousy Hopkins Seymourng Aia

Pawlak and Halky Win Connecticut Bowling Titles

Stan Pawlak of Fairfield won the Cargoni Open at New Haven with a six game 823 in a slow curve performance, edging Ralph De Matteis of New Haven by eight pins. Midge Halky of Bridgeport claimed a Norwalk women’s event crown with a 628 including a 38 pin handicap while feeding 56 girls. Other leaders among 69 entries included Pat Cacciola 82, Dave Hale 800, Charlie Kebart 789, Gordon Davies 796, Bebe Messina 790, John Sinek 787, Bill Vanski 786, Joe Geloso 785 and Fred Zinks 476 high. Norwalk girls leaders were Rita Wilkerson 616 and Nancy Santore 615. Peggy Everone 613. Lorraine Rondeau 612. Hazel Emmerthal 609. Helen Klimas 607. Jean Hoyt 589. Ann Wissman 589. Ann Zaleta 398. Marge Gulyas. A consolation prize list included a score of 543.

New Haven Pat Cacciola Fairfield Dave Hale Westport Charlie Kebart East Haven Gordon Davies Woodbury Ait Alkas Forestville Bebe Messina Waterbury John Sinek West Haven Bill Vanski Wallingford Joe Geloso Ansonia Fred Zinks High Single Norwalk Rita Wilkerson Bridgeport Nancy Santore Peggy Everone Lorraine Rondeau Hazel Emmerthal East Norwalk Helen Klimas Hartford Jean Hoyt Ann Wissman Darien Ann Zaleta Bridge

Kowalski to Oppose Carpenter Tuesday in New Haven

Giant Polish wrestler Killer Kowalski will oppose Edouard Carpenter, heavyweight champion, Tuesday night at New Haven Arena in a two out of three falls bout. Also featured are John Tolos versus Antonino Rocca, Bob Hakana versus Karl Von Hess, Pat O’Conner versus Legs Longevin, and Luis Martinez against Harry Lewis. Tickets available at the Armory ticket agency on Main Street.

Killer Kowalski Tarzan Killer) Kowalski Edouard Carpenter Worki New Haven Jobn Tolos Canada Antonino Rocca Argentina Bob Hakana Hawaii Karl von Hess Pat O'Connor Legs Longevin Luis Martinez Harry Lewis Armory Ticket Agency

Savarese Sparks Gaels Past Fairfield 86 22

Iona College defeated Fairfield University 86 to 22 at the Brass Recreation Center as co-captain Ralph Savarese scored five straight in the final stretch to lead the Gaels, extending their winning streak over the Stags to nine. Jim Raysor and Diskowski posted 11 and 17 points respectively, with McGowan also adding 17 for Iona. Fairfield’s Hanley, Diskowski, and Panuczak led the visitors in scoring. The Stags host Fairfield Dickinson next, while Fairfield Freshmen beat Iowa Fresh 64-54.

Harris Russell Iona College Fairfield University Brass Recreation Center Iona Fairfield Gaels Stags Ralph Savarese Town Ed Diskowski Fran Hanley Frank Mc.Gowan Jesuits Joe Tighe Savarese Stan Hill Hanley Diskowski Sava Rese Jim Raysor McGowan Jim Hanrahan Fairleigh-Dickinson College Brass Center Emil Garofalo Iowa Fresh Art Crawford Dick Panuczak Fairfield Bona Hantey Savarese Ft Bernardis McQgowan Carter Flannigan Raysore Alving Ifisgeraldg QO Atighe Kelly gBlieye Hyta Ofda Freizld Frosh Jona Frosa Pyss

Warriors Rout Hawks 105-98 in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Warriors beat St. Louis 105-98 at Convention Hall before 5,823. Cliff Hagan led Hawks with 29 points while Paul Arizin scored 25 for the Warriors, who led 81-78 entering the final period and pulled away with a late 12-minute surge.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Warriors St. Louis Hawks Convention Hall Warriors Milwaukee Cliff Hagan Woody Lauldsberry Joe Grabosky Jack George Neil Johnston Bob Pettit Paul Arizin Louis Pia Ariting Ibeg Graboski Davis Rosabinth Aiccauley Wilsons Geo

Kosky to lecture on bowling at JCC for women

Ben Kosky, manager of Bill Smith's alleys and prize winner in national bowling, will give lectures and demonstrations on bowling for Jewish Community Center women today at 2 p m at the JCC alleys. The program was announced by Mrs. Ethel Hirsch, chair of the JCC women's bowling league.

Ben Kosky Bill Smith Jewish Community Center JCC Ethel Hirsch Jewish Center Women's Bowling League

Hockey scores from national league standings update

APACER Montreel defeated New York Toronto 3 2 while Detroit tied Chicasq. American league results saw Aereland 2 beat Rockester Bermafield 4 with Provigenne Hershey 4. Buffalo and Eastern division games listed Sew Keren 4 and Phitedeishia 1.

National Apacer Montreel New York Toronto Detroit Chicasq American I EE Sour Aereland Rockester Bermafield Provigenne Hershey Buffalo Eastern Leagur Sew Keren Phitedeishia

Lionel Hebert wins Tucson Open by two strokes in final round

Lionel Hebert, hailed as the most improved golfer of the past year, edged Don January to win the Tucson Open by two strokes. Hebert posted a final round 66 to finish 265 for 72 holes, earning $2,000 and boosting his early 1958 tour total to $4,264.25.

Hal Wood Tucson Ariz Lionel Hebert Don January Hebert Lafayette Lionel Long John Barnum Grand Rapids Mich Ken Venturi San Francisco Don Finsterwald Tequesta Fla Walter Burkemo Franklin Huts Jim Riggins Anderson D. C Tommy Bolt Pig Aoo Er Mid Pines Otto Dreiner Gene Rone Detroit Morgantown W. Va Cincinnati George Keyes Ehicant Johnny Pot Stevepari la Oa Walker Inman Foon San Art Doering Henry Williams Yhetland Frank Sivaughan Toledo Stan Mosel Exerc Fells Manuel de la Torre Milwaukee Mis

Cedrone sparks St Raphael's with 42 in big win

Danny Cedrone set a Parochial league scoring record by netting 42 points as St Raphael's crushed St Stephen's 58 to 8 at Bassick High School gym. He made 19 field goals and 4 free throws. St Augustine's moved into a first-place tie by edging Sacred Heart 24 to 21, while St Anthony's beat St Ann's 35 to 23.

Danny Cedrone Nets St. Raphael's St. Stephen's Bassick High School Cedrone St. Augustine's Sacred ‘Heart Derenzo St. Anthony’s St. Ann’s James Eanning Raphael St. Stepmex Gfp Semulitee Qarrimer Gedtomes Coockes Dokelack Ograhem Jove Bavedas Ogregory Wilton McGamntz Poniars Fistar Srideau

Knicks Rally Shortens Pistons Lead For 100 98 Win

New York Knicks trailed most of the game but a fourth period rally sparked by Richie Guerin produced a 100-98 comeback victory over the Detroit Pistons. Carl Braun led scorers with 20 points as Guerin sealed the win with a late driving layup and Kenny Sears iced the game with a late free throw.

Detroit New York Knickerbockers Richie Guerin Knicks Pistons Knickerbockers Carl Braun Kenny Sears Guerin Charlie Tyra George Yardley Sears New York Walt Dukes Gene Shue Braun Cincinnati Royals Yardley Naulls Gallating Holup Spoleshat O Clifton Sparrow Dukes Gfelix Jordon Tyrac Noble Beaeung Kenvilley McGuire Sobieg Shue

YMCA Offers Golf Instruction Course Begins Next Monday

The YMCA launches a new six week golf instruction course under director Jack Mc Goldrick. Classes run each Monday from 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 10 pm, with information available at the YMCA Program office.

YMCA Jack McGoldrick

Edos Stars Rout Port Chester in Lopsided Win

Edo's All-Stars crushed Port Chester Jewish Community Center 73 to 62 led by Terry Craw with 14 points and 29 minutes on the floor. Ed Katuska added 28, Tom Latham 22, while Dan Dobas and Vena combined for 28 as the All-Stars earned their 23rd win of the season against five losses.

Hamilton Standard Windsor Locks Bridgeport Highland A.A Connecticut Basketball Association Brass Recreation Center Hamilton Vinny Yocabaskas Gordon Ruddy University of Connecticut Yocabaskas Hamilton Cagers Ruddy Matty Forman Korey Milford Edo Bridgeport Mamilton Strod PelRianca Ei Ruddy Esposita O Widholm Oo Shepard Yochaskay Benedict Formane Soderholm G'Boiler Clark Perry Bajog Giampola Vietra Aie Tee Ae i Fpo KORFY Shoks GFP Craw Corly Latham Deecale Vena Hadden Dobas Xatusea Velgat Meryl Young UMS Port Chester Allstars Faber Karosle Kaufman Katuska Smith Dobal Valenife Krachto Wein Zullea

Spry Team Leads With Narrow Margin In Bowling League

Frank Spry's squad holds a one game edge over Jim Kelly's Cadets in the Purchasing Agents and Salesmen league. Spry Pitnhers sit at 8-4 while Kelly's crew stands 7-5. Tonight's actions at Bill Smith's alleys include Kelly vs Bonnell, Riso vs Bonney, Lucke vs Caire, and Spry vs Farrington. Standings show Spry 4, Kelly 5, Lucke 5, Bonnell 5, Caire 4, Farrington 4. High sums listed include Lucke 134 single, and Kelly 58 high series. George Hubvard noted with 113.

Frank Spry Jim Kelly Spry Pitnhers Kelly Bill Smith Bonnel Riso Bonney Lucke Caire Spry Farrington L Spry Kelle Bonney Lucke Bonnell Learne Art Lucke Beantorton Kelly Tag Ree George Hubvard

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