Bach Says Three Referees Needed To Handle Fast Basketball
Fordham Coach Johnny Bach told the New York Basketball Writers association that two officials are insufficient for college games and urged assigning three referees. He cited baseball’s switch to three and described smoother handling with three officials, while noting no major foul increase. Honey Russell of Seton Hall mocked the idea.
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Sullivan Memorial Swim Entries Picked
The Connecticut High School Swimming Coaches Association announced six outstanding freestylers for the Alex Sullivan Memorial 220-yard freestyle at Yale. Contenders include Raymond Ostrander Torrington Eric Kaany Windham Willimantic Jack Pierpont Crosby Ray Herbert Sacred Heart Harold Moran Greenwich and Mike Steak Manchester with times from 2:00.6 to 2:13.3.
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Lycoming Trips SNET Ties for Dusty Honors
Fairfield University hosts Fairleigh Dickinson in a TriState league game at 8 p.m. in the Brass Recreation Center as coach Jim Hanrahan seeks to end a two game skid after losses to Adelphi and Iona. Earlier, Fairfield freshmen meet Raybestos Brake Liners at 7 p.m.
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UB Cagers Hope To Trip Adelphi
The University of Bridgeport Purple Knights, after a 69 87 loss to Brooklyn College, aim for an upset against Adelphi College at the UB gym. With captain Hal Hellerman sidelined by a fractured nose, UB faces a Panthers squad led by Vin Quarto and Bob Popka, who recently beat Fairfield 64 54.
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Black Rock Plans Connecticut Beats Two Ball Pin Event
A Class C two ball tournament will be staged Saturday and Sunday in the Black Rock alleys. Bowlers with averages of 112 or under are eligible. A $50 top prize is guaranteed with a $10 award for high total Saturday. Entry fee is not stated.
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UConn Huskies Top Boston University 77 to 71 on Road
UConn improves to 14 wins against six losses after a bruising clash with Boston University. The Huskies led 42-33 at halftime and held off a Terrier rally aided by a full court press. Dick Armstrong led Boston with 16 points, while Jack Rose poured in 20 for UConn despite injuries to Bill Schmidt and Jim O’Connor.
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Notre Dame Team Wins Season Opener in Recreation League
Notre Dame Eas ton defeated TUS 24 to 22 in the Recreation Intermediate division at Harding gym to open the season. Royals beat St Ambrose 40 to 27 and Barnum Roofers toppled Paradise 47 to 36 in other games.
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Norwood club sponsors Copper City Invitational tourney
The Norwood A. C. of Ansonia plans the first Copper City Invitational basketball tournament with all games at Ansonia High School gym. For entry blanks and details write Frank Berlinger at 76 Jackson Street Ansonia or call after 5 pm Ansonia RE 3871.
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Presidents Face Revenge Test At Harding Gym
Bassick Lions seek to even the Met division series by beating Warren Harding High School on Harding Gym floor after a 68-62 win on Bassick's court. Harding aims to curb Bassick’s key scorers Morello and Kleinman while relying on Salley and others to flip the rivalry.
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Westminster Show Opens With Upsets In New York Dog Ring
The Westminster Kennel Club show began a two day run at Madison Square Garden with major upsets signaling a dramatic start. Westhay Fiona the terrier winner last year failed to win his class, losing to Hilltops Kinda Challenge, a blooded contender from Ohio. Chik Tsun the defending toy group winner was eliminated, while other top dogs including Wes Tiko and Gail’s Ebony Don D advanced, highlighting a tense start to the canine dispute.
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Two Mat Bouts Top Arena Card Tonight
Two main wrestling matches headline the New Haven Arena program. Tarzan Kowalski meets Edouard Carpentier in a two out of three falls duel while Antonino Rocca faces John Tolos in the co feature. Other bouts include Belo Hakawa versus Karl Von Hess Pat OConnor versus Legs Longevin and Luis Martinez against Harry Lewis.
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Fairfield Academy girls set new high team three total in bowling
Fairfield Academy defeated North End to claim a new team three high of 1621 in the Girls Inter-alley bowling league. Marge Sebastian and Eddie Newbauer led pinning with games 519 532 570 and Sebastian 137 while Newbauer totaled 340. Irene Kiely’s 158 high single helped Newfield girls beat Holland 158 in the other match.
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Danbury Pin Squad Leads Fairfield County Bowling Standings
The Danbury Recreation team moved into first place in the Fairfield County Mens Bowling League Sunday with a 2-1 win. Holland beat Kingsway while Newfields upset Holland. Fairfield Academy won two of three from ABC and Subalpino defeated Black Rock in a 2-1 set.
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Bridgeport Giants Meet At Red Mill Tonight
The Bridgeport Giants football team will meet tonight at seven o'clock in the Red Mill restaurant. All players are urged to attend.
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Barry Cagers Win in Greenwich 60 56
The Barry Clothes basketball team defeated Greenwich YM CA 60 to 56 Saturday night in Greenwich. Ed Kennedy scored 24 points, Charley Clinkscale added 14, and Helms and Palmieri starred on defense. Between halves, Barry Clothes offered a comedy show that drew applause.
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Captain Szymanski Returns as Team Hosts Fairfield Prep
The squad lost to Fairfield Prep 60 to 46 in January at the North End Boys' Club. Captain Jerry Szymanski will rejoin the lineup for today’s rematch after missing last Friday against Stratford due to a scalp injury sustained against Roger Ludlowe.
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CYO Schedule at David Wooster Junior High
The Stratford Shelton CYO basketball league plays tonight at David Wooster Junior High. St James meets St Catherine's at 6 45 p m and Holy Name B faces A at 7 45 p m.
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Sacred Heart tops St. Augustine five in junior league thriller
Sacred Heart upset St. Augustine's 32-31 in Bassick gym as Sam Larkin led with 33 points. In other games St. Teresa's beat Maplewood 44-32, Middle Street Boys' Club defeated St. Emery's 63-41, and St. Stephen's edged Our Lady of Good Counsel 24-23.
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EHL Standings From Major Cities Reported
The standings listing shows Charlotte New Haven Washington and Philadelphia with city-based team placements. Limited readable context prevents full ranking details. report notes various urban franchises tracked by the league.
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Tatum to Mark 23rd Pro Year in Stars vs College All Stars
Goose Tatum and Leon Hillard headline the Harlem Stars in a Sunday 3 p.m. Brass Recreation Center game against the College All-Stars. Tatum marks his 23rd pro season and aims for 100,000 career points, after a career featuring 54-point game and a Chicago Stadium record of 55 points in one night.
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Crawford Outboxes Gonzalez In TV Bout at St Nicholas Arena
Middleweight Mickey Crawford defeated Tex Gonzalez by unanimous decision in a 10 round TV bout at St Nicholas Arena. Crawford, 20th win in 22, used a fast jab and sharp counters to topple Gonzalez who fought back in the eighth round. Promoter Teddy Brenner aims to match Crawford with Irish Eddie Andrews on March 17.
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Score Begins Spring Training for Indians Comeback
Cleveland fireballer Herb Score started workouts in Tucson as he aims to return to form for the 1958 American League season. He was struck in the eye by a line drive last May and underwent vision improvement. Score plans to be throwing hard by the camp start on February 24 and believes Cleveland will avoid another bottom finish.
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Ciotti Wins Holland I Class D Pin Event
Ciotti rolled a 392 total for three games to top a field of 35 in a Class 1H bowling tournament at Holland alleys over the week-end. He won 50 dollars, with T Macaluso runner-up at 376 and 200 dollars. Other prizes went to Greenstein 365 15, Venezia 362 10, Sardin 361 8, Luchansky 359 53, Banotti 339 8, Foulke high single 148 2.50.
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Columbian Squires Defeat Milford 67 to 39
Bridgeport Squires produced sharp shooting and rebounding to overpower Milford Squires 67 39. Eddie Rowe, Joe Franko and Joe Reno led Bridgeport with scoring while Milford’s Newlan and Schreiber were top scorers for their team. Columbian Squires plan to enter the Squires tournament in March.
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YMCA Senior League Action Tonight at the Y
Three games spark the YMCA Senior House basketball schedule tonight in the main gym. At 7 p.m. Flying Saucer faces Miners, 8 p.m. Park City Supply clashes with Esquires, and 9 p.m. Roxy's meets Village Restaurant.
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