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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1968

Page

4

Rangers Tie Wings as Ratelle Nets Late Equalizer

New York Rangers rally to tie Detroit Red Wings 3-3 at Madison Square Garden. Jean Ratelle scores twice including a third period equalizer after Rod Gilbert set up the goal, extending New York’s unbeaten run to 13 games while Detroit endures a seventh straight winless stretch. Norm Ullman tallies twice for Detroit, with Donnie Marshall scoring to cut the deficit late in the second period.

NEW York UPI Jean Ratelle New York Rangers Detroit Red Wings Madison Square Garden Ratelle Roger Crozier Rod Gilbert Ranger Center Rangers Detroit Norm Ullman Wings Ullman Paul Henderson Ed Giacomin Gary Jarrett Giacomin Reg Fleming Donnie Marshall Gilbert Phil Goyette Crozier Penn Talion Arnie Brown Iefit Don Marshall

Canadiens Deliver 6-0 Shutout Of Black Hawks In TV Game

Montreal, leading the league, overwhelmed Chicago 6-0 as Rogatien Vachon earned his third shutout of the season. Ten Canadiens scorers contributed, including Lemaire and Beliveau with goals, while Chicago managed only 27 shots.

Chicago UPI Montreal Canadiens Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League Montreal Rogatien Vachon Vachon Canadiens Bob Rousseau Jacques Lemaire Jean Beliveau Henri Richard Claude Provost Yvan Cournayer Lemaire Jacques la Perriere John Ferguson Hawks Denis de Jordy Richard J. C. Tremblay

Sonics Beat Warriors In 146 118 Victory

Seattle Supersonics toppled San Francisco 146 to 118 for their first win over the Warriors in seven tries. Key note was a third quarter burst by Walt Hazzard and Bob Rule, lifting Seattle to a 20-point lead as injuries limited San Francisco’s lineup. The win ties Seattle with Chicago for fourth in the Western Division.

Seattle Wash UPI Seattle Supersonics San Francisco National Basketball Association Warriors Chicago The Nate Thurmond Rudy LaRusso Joe Ellis Walt Hazzard Bob Rule Hazzard Rule Sonics San Francisc F Attles Wells Wilson Seotneasa

76ers Cruise Past Hawks 119-93 in Miami Beach

Philadelphia star Hal Greer neutralized Lennie Wilkens as Wilt Chamberlain dominated with 26 rebounds and 13 assists while Billy Cunningham led all scorers with 23 points. The Hawks faded after a strong first period as Philadelphia pulled away to a 119-93 victory before a large South Florida crowd.

Miami Beach UPI Philadelphia 76Ers St. Louis Hawks Philly Hal Greer Lennie Wilkens Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Lane Billy Cunningham Joe Caldwell St. Louis Hawks Chamberlain Greer South Florida Sh Boule Chambrin Beaty Cunnaghm Bridges Green Caldwell of & Walker A Silas Snyder Garmohlen A Wilkens Toms F Alledelnhie Sh Louls Asi

Isaacs and Holowaty pace Savoys past Rens 109 95

Isaacs and Holowaty exploded for 69 points to power Bridgeport the Savoys to a 109 95 New England Basketball Association win over the Waterbury Rens before a solid crowd at the Shehan Center Isaacs 39 and Holowaty 30 led Bridgeport with strong support from Perry Thompson and Wright while Waterbury trailed most of the night and never overtook the leaders despite fourth quarter pushes

Garvin Isaacs Bill Halewaly Savoys New England Basketball Association Waterbury Rens Shehan Center Sylvester Blue Isaacs Bridgeport Tom Penders Holowaty Savoy Leroy Wright Wright Leroy John Ernie Perry Perry Dickie Thompson TCU Penders Thompson Walterbury Phil Andros Rich Thompson Chuck Curtis Joe Sikorski Mike Koritko Plainville East Hartford Giff Hojowaly John DO. Thompsn Blue Curtis O Lee Qoo Sikorski An O Cleisito Dros R. Thompsn Whitehead Koritko OO Seabrook Hanson

Bucs Rally Past Rockets For 98 90 ABA Victory

New Orleans Buccaneers erased an 18 point deficit to defeat the Denver Rockets 98 90 on Sunday. The win improves New Orleans season mark to 38 21 and extends their ABA Western Division lead over Denver to four games. Pro star Tommy Penders of Stratford signed with Cleveland Indians organization and will report to the Arizona farm club training camp in Tucson late March.

New Orleans Buccaneers American Basketball Association Denver Rockets Bucs Rockets New Orleans Tommy Penders Stratford Cleveland Indians Penders Indians Tucson Ariz Stratford High School University of Connecticut Waterbury-Bridgeport Shehan James Penders Uconn Beth Eichstaedt Trumbull

Bullets Cruise Past Rockets in High-Scoring Showdown

In Baltimore, Gus Johnson erupted for a career high 44 points, leading the Bullets to a 136-116 victory over the Rockets. Johnson's prolific scoring spurt, including a stretch with 22 straight field goals, powered Baltimore as Kevin Loughery added 29. Rockets guard Henry Finkel led San Diego with 19, but the Bullets pulled away in the third and held on to win.

Baltimore UPI Gus Johnson Black Rock Con West End Sun Baltimore Bullets Holy Cross San Lutheran St. John's Diego Rockets Torkelt John’s Episcopal Lee Aps Uc Gipesn Stratfor Methodist Zohas United Ie Zion Luther Christ Episcopal Johnson Fairfield Grace Messiah al Methodist Greeks Salem Fair- Johnson Grace Methodist St. George Albanian Baltimore Civic Center Zion Lutheran West End Black Rock Stratford Methodist Presley St. John’s Aca Kevin Loughery Milliams Cagle Boery Java Mes Henry Finkel Rockets Salem St. John's Epis Ellam Weer Wen Enna Apg San Cree Sat Aterson Epon Acton Donoghue Snyder Sleineinnali Baronist VonStone Kes Angeles Boston Loughery Gambee Peder Simone Alseattie Francisco Ismerana Soca Bion Bhiitgesiohia Pittsburgh Ie Anaheim New Orleans Minnesota Altimore Willams S$ Qur. Thrush San Diego Kozleski Dallas Egon J Ellis A J Green IGR Kentucky Indiana Manning P Horington Jenet Denver Kimball Kojis McGlocklin Riley Smith de 'Dakore Ballimore Lele H. T. Tad George Gekland Bendetto Petro New York Ietrelt Hatoris Montreal Chic Butcharis Leka Philadelphia Minnesots Sivraras Nichia Toronto Oakland Night Green Cassin St. Louis Tavenas Kasparek Cleveland Phoalole Buftele & Hershtsey

AME Zion Salem Post Lead Church Loop Wins

Doug Waller scores 23 to power AME Zion to a 75-49 Senior A division victory over First Presbyterian. West End Sunday School beats St Johns ACR 69-50, Greek Holy Trinity 67-41 over St Georges. Salem’s Harry Ellam with 26 tops. Intermediate league sees First United Church of Christ 103-35 United Congregation. AME Zion 65-37 over the Greeks.

AME Zion Doug Waller F‘irst Presbyjterian Ymca Intertet League West End Sunday School St. John's Acr Holy Trinity St. George Albanian Waller Charles ‘Brown Roland Davis AME Glenn Laudenslager Talied Charlie Gouvin Presley Harry Ellam

College Basketball Sunday Scores Recap

Duquesne defeated Catholic University 76 to 53. Cornell of Dartmouth posted a win. In Saturday action New Mexico beat Texas-El Paso 64 to 59. Duke player Duka scored 23 as Notre Dame improved to seven wins.

Duquesne Catholic U Cornell Dartmouth New Mexico Texas-El Paso Duka Notre Dame

Lakers Rout Celtics 141 104 in televised win

The Los Angeles Lakers delivered a 141 to 104 victory at Boston Garden, building a 40 point first half lead and resting starters in the third. Jerry West led with 24 points, Elgin Baylor 21, Archie Clark 15, while Boston's regulars struggled on 14 of 46 shooting and were outscored by subs.

Boston UPI Los Angeles Lakers Boston Celtics Celtics Lakers Boston Garden Los Angeles Jerry West Elgin Baylor Fred Crawford Archie Clark West Baylor Clark Tom Thacker Howell Saylor Sanders Hawkins Russell Mueller Hamilton Wayne Embry Mel Counts

Bruins Blues Battle To 3 3 Tie In NHL Thriller

Fred Stanfield scored with 53 seconds left as the Boston Bruins rallied for a 3 3 tie with the St Louis Blues. The game featured lead changes late with Keenan and Martin trading goals, Green and Bucyk also scoring for Boston. The draw left the Bruins in sole second in the East, one point ahead of Chicago and five behind Montreal.

Boston UPI Fred Stanfield Boston Bruins St. Louis Blues Stanfield Bruins St. Louis Lary Keenan Blues Chicago Montreal Bruin Ron Schock Frank St. Marseille Ted Green Martin John Bucyk Jone

Kentucky Seeks Fifth NCAA Title After Upsets

Kentucky drifted into UNCLEAR path toward a fifth national title as Georgia upset Tennessee 61-43 and LSU defeated Florida 93-92 in overtime. The Wildcats, 9-3 in the SEC, beat Mississippi State 92-84 to set up a showdown with Tennessee in Lexington for top SEC position.

Ted Meier Associated Press University of Kentucky Adolph Rupp Baron Georgia Tennessee Louisiana State Florida Kentucky Mississippi State Lexington Vols Wildcats Bob Lienhard Geezer LSU Rich Lupcho Lienhard Athens A. Lupcho Baton Rouge Pete Pistol Maravich Lup Itho Press Maravich Supcho Neal Walk Gators Tommy Payne Berhind Starkville Miss Mike Casey Elvin Hayes Houston Cougars Cougars Centenary Shreveport Hayes Houston New Mexico State UCLA Oregon Eugene Lew Alcindor

Flyers Conquer North Stars 3-2 in Minneapolis

Philadelphia stretched its NHL Western Division lead to five points with a 3-2 win over the Minnesota North Stars before a Met Center crowd of 15,154. Leon Rochefort and Britt Seloy scored in the second period to seal the victory. a third period melee led to majors for Flyers' Forbes Kennedy and North Stars' Moose Vasko as officials intervened.

Minneapolis - St, Paul, Minn UPI Philadelphia Minnesota North Stars Met Sports Center Leon Rochefort Britt Seloy Flyers Forbes Kennedy Minnesota Moose Vasko Kennedy Vasko

Weiskopf Wins San Diego Open With Eagle Finish

Tom Weiskopf, 25, sank a 25 foot eagle putt on the 18th to win the 72 hole San Diego Open at Torrey Pines. He finished 273 45 under par edging AL Geiberger who had 274. Geiberger earned 18,000 while Weiskopf took 30,000 for the win and 40,000 total earnings last year. Ray Floyd finished third with 275, Bobby Lunn fourth at 276, Nicklaus tied for fifth at 277. Powell led after round one but finished sixth at 278 in Riverside. Weiskopf rose from midpack in past events and credited a steadier mindset for the victory.

San Diego Calif Tom Weiskopf Andy Williams Ohio State University Torrey Pines AL Geiberger Weiskopf Geiberger Ray Floyd St. Andrews Ill Floyd Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Bobby Lunn Sacramento Lunn Jimmy Powell Riverside Calif Billy Casper Tom Welskopf al Gelberger Bob Luan Dock Nicklaus Harold Henning Paul Harney Bob Michals Marty Fleckman Dave HI Don Bles AY Balding Ken Sill Tommy Aaron Bob Smith Ron Relf Kermit Zartey Arnold, Palmer Don Finsterwald Charles Condy Dulfys Boros George Knudson Goug Sanders Billy Farrell Rod Funselli Bob McCallister John Lotz Charles Sittard Laurie Hammer Dick Mayer Guy Brewer Tom Nieporte Miller Barber Bob Charles Frank Bayateg Don Whill Gardner Dickinson Steve Spray Hugh Royer Dan Sikes Hee Elder George Archer Johnny Pott Bob Goalby Dick Rhyon Fred Marl Mike Souchok Budiey Wysong Jim Ferrier Eldridge Miles Lou Graham Jackie Cupri i TI Mac Homer Dick Carmody Dave Eichelberger Clone Heber Maxwell Fenas Randy Glover Phil, Rodgers Terry Winter Dove Gumila Dnisr

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