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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1958

Page

20

Highland A A Team Sets Final Home Game vs Danbury War Memorial

The Highland A A team hosts third place Danbury War Memorial Seniors at the Brass Recreation Center for a 8 PM game. Danbury roster includes Dave Spears Bob McNulty Dick Johnson Pete Gregory Tony Ruiz and Maurice Shreader. Porky Vieira will seek to extend his scoring lead after 38 points last Sunday.

Highland A. A Connecticut Basketball Association Danbury War Memorial Clayt McGraw Brass Recreation Center Hat City Highlanders War Memorial Highland Danbury Dave Spears Norwalk High School Bob McNulty Dick Johnson Columbia University Pete Gregory Tony Ruiz Becker College Maurice Shreader Porky Vieiram Central High School Quinnipiac College Flash Hamilton Standard Vieira

Campanella Unable to Move His Legs After Auto Crash

Roy Campanella remains hospitalized in Glen Cove after a January 28 car crash with paralysis from the chest down. Doctors report no spinal cord tear but say his condition may be permanent, or he could regain leg movement if paralysis resumes. He remains hopeful and in good spirits.

Glen Gove N.Y Roy Campanella Campanella Dodger Catcher

Title match today in women's squash

Mrs. W Pepper Constable and Mrs. Baba Lewis advanced to the National singles championship finals at Greenwich Country Club. Constable of Princeton is defending champion and top seed. Lewis of Boston is fourth seed. Semifinal results include Lewis over Mrs. G Clement and Constable over Mrs. Carrott. A new trophy will be offered Saturday while the Eleanora Sears Trophy awaits the winner.

Greenwich W. Pepper Constable Baba Lewis Constable Princeton J. J Pennsylvania New Jersey Lewis Boston Massachusetts Eleanora Sears H. L. G. Clement Philadelphia John Carrott Hilda

Parochial Loop Highlights Three Morning Games

Three East Side Parochial league games set for Harding High gym start at 9 20 a m. St Marys faces St Ambrose, St Michaels meets St Cyrils, and St Johns plays St Patricks.

East Side Harding High School St. Mary's St. Ambrose St. Michael's St. Cyril's St. John’s St. Patrick's

CYO Tourney Opens at Notre Dame High

The Bishop Lawrence J. Shehan CYO basketball tournament starts this afternoon in the Notre Dame high school gym with four opening games. Mayor Tedesco will attend and toss the first ball. MVP and runner-up prizes include a year of tuition and a Notre Dame grant.

Notre Dame High Lawrence J. Shehan Notre Dame High School Bridgeport Cvo J Holy Cross Fathers Notre Dame High Facullty Bridgeport ‘Recreation Department John J. Filip CYQ

Derby hopefuls run in Everglades at Hialeah

Ten Kentucky Derby contenders including Calumet Farm duo Kentucky Pride and Tim Tam were entered in Hialeah Park's Everglades Stakes worth 25 000 added. The race serves as a major prep for the Flamingo Stakes on March 1, with Tim Tam and Kentucky Pride among the top weights and NBC coverage planned.

Miami Fla Calumet Farm Tim Tam Hialeah Park Calumet Wheatley Stable Misty Flight R.B. Carroll Deadeye Dick A.J. Ostriker Night Amool J.S. Kroese Sir Robby Kentucky Pride Ce T. Chenery Yemen Everglades Maine Chance Farm Liberty Ruler Kentucky Pridesteond Alhambra Hibiscus Hialeah NBC

Hoad Beats Gonzales In Washington Tennis Thriller

Lew Hoad defeated Pancho Gonzales 9-7 6-2 before a crowd of 5 360 at Uline Arena. The two night attendance reached 9 348 as Hoad stretched his series lead to 11-7 in 100 matches.

Washington Australia Lew Hoads Pancho Gonzales Uline Arena Hoad Gonzales Pancho United States

Joey Jay Signs Milwaukee Braves Contract

Joey Jay of Middletown Connecticut, a 22 year old right handed pitcher who won 17 and lost 10 for Wichita in the AAA American Association last season, signed his contract with the Milwaukee Braves. He was the 24th player to come to terms. Unsigned players number 16 include 13 regulars.

Milwaukee Joey Jay Middletown Conn Wichita Kan Milwaukee Braves

Red Galleon Pinners Beat Midge's Diner in Bowling League

The Red Galleon team won three straight matches from Midge's Diner in the Recreation Girls' Bowling league. Joan Gugli Almani posted a three game total of 301 and D Krak posted a 122 high single.

Red Galleon Midge’s Diner David's Jewelers Oakview Mic Mac Beardsley Pharmacy Turf Club Joan Gugli Almani D. Krak

Thoroughbred Racing Card Full of Entries and Results

Weather conditions and track reports accompany a lengthy results page listing 3500 claiming races for 4 year olds and up, maidens, and allowance events. Entries show horses, jockeys, times, and payouts with numerous names such as Kush Man, New Valor, Here Come Joe, AmDehating, Nadir, and Crossland among others.

Ware Doge Ricca Rudys Valley Drogheda Wee Moon Arlingston Air Out Topeke Adriatic Merecide Stes Peer Burr Cartagena Lle Sorreninoi Voson Hartack Tile Roy Zeke Fackgloth Red Arrow Beaci Beau Sadie Karat Top Rico Je Mame Woubiy Ruane Woodhouse Velvet Poly Temple Hello Naughty Betty Quick Master Rau Proof Gun Wild Carmen Fou Harvent Culie fGteex Vasler f-Parcee Esky Aline Joe Truman Deer New Valor Brooks Slider Diogenes Candle Wood Crossland Despine Tan Jet Goulash Greek Sword Seinth Guerin Sarna Tvs Desgiria Dani Wild Prince Celesting J Dunraven Bora Senenth Nadir Harlack Dempirita First Lion Sun King iVovante Gark Screw Miso Devilfish Manormouse Bingo Killy Brier Acadar Ivory Nut Some Tune Jerilsnn Sorrentino Miss Quillette Sanchez Suthern Pella Bar Hicana la Verite Maymil Paula

Thoroughbred race results from Bowie track fair meet

Summary of multiple claiming races at Bowie including four year olds and up over various furlong distances. Notable finishes include Penny Flier victorious in a four year old claiming event and multiple named horses such as Crann Purple Haze and Shining Fleur appearing among results with times and payoffs.

United Press Meatherson Iear Arolde Up Furignes Ryan Fidchinson Porter Stuart Hpo Manko Huuble Dine Guide Rock Crann Purple Haze Ais Lausie Harriet Fo Addie K Van Sevonal Bill Pac Ji Goritun Tony Geenu Jake Daily Dear BNI Gas Hageage Weco Reckys Francess Mai Mil Golts Veliany Palwig Shade Fi Wilder Gonratez Alo Ran Bernard Joel Aseman Noroton Pincio Gall Adanis Fire Moon Habearetty Lady Jonage Gonzalez Iso Ran Coronel Dirke Noormahal Tacarn Lads Junior Jay Naughty Nyraph Willington Colela Aniry Clanaing Ostassy Naushty Lad Allan Lee Busy Endeavor Bridal Wreath Terco

Thoroughbred race entries and handicaps across multiple tracks

A dense list of horse names, jockeys, weights, and race conditions spans Bowie Hialeah Sunshine Park et al. with entries like Ancient Windom Golden Mood Debbies Cat and multiple claiming and allowance events. The document catalogs horses, fields, and purses across 4th to 8th races, noting ages, distances, and stakes from $3,000 to $60,000, including several maiden and claiming categories.

Rae Jees Ancient Windom Debbies Hopalonk Bernice United Piles Blue Lancer Lev Caboose Ile Eddie Manas Canga Way Balboa Oaklands Haix Sebasto Royal Tale Gisele Alpine Sry Genessian Um & Furiones Surinam Ming King Honeful Fresh Hope Penser Xinvicis Calumes Farm Corsa VR HEE Statieg Twinkle Siar Bte Quest Harbash Lee Hig Frank Austin Mark Red Chip Bend Sieben Janus Springhill Ramadelig FUETN Melisse Lady Tawnie Mecertioen Movitave Soldier Son Max Rens Crew Young-Fleming Shanes Slowanee NPBA Neshanie Tor Lapaner Nee HO Cabin Ted Apna Basket Jorme Ria Tawrha Rintho Eero Aowuncaares Ot Cuetner

Bowie Selections and Roster Notes From United Press

Selection notes list names such as Hopalong John Gay Commander and War Queen with entries for Noble Request Retigyon Gramneau Pinttet and Danner Winner. Entries mix horse or racing style terms with unclear phrases, indicating a compiled list of selections and outcomes.

Bs United Press Hopalong John Gay Big Giselle Noble Count Aumar Ralane Retigyon Gramneau Laddette Corse Danner Thartle Shor Mavitase Mifare Fares Tuaffruitah Rule Pane Camina Rey Sperityre One Bea Retts

Hialeah Selections and Team Mentions Spur Local News

A fragmented list of names and nicknames appears to reference selections, hopefuls, and participants across several teams or events. Mentions include Tim Tam, Kentucky Pride, Promethean, and Arnald H. with various unclear affiliations and outcomes.

Don Overlock Fails to Meet Academic Standards

Don Overlock, star tackle for the University of Connecticut, did not meet academic standards after the first semester. The 4-2, 220-pound sophomore from Lowell, Massachusetts, was an All-Yankee Conference lineman last season.

Sunshine Selections From UNITER PRESS Odd List of Names

A garbled OCR item lists multiple names and phrases such as Sandy Honk Deeptate and Fighting Chie. The fragment mentions Ray Mack Gin Champ and Admiral Jove among others with unusual pairings and incomplete context. No clear event or outcome is established.

Uniter Press Sandy Honk Deeptate Fighting Chie A. Lite Harry Sie Fleet Seilfilly Ausin Mack Gin Champ Boar Frank S. Tyus Andy Jonnian Commayion & Dynamic Admiral Jove Foldier Son Rie Steve Gran Braseda Fetin Roy Palle Raman My Ragnips S. Henrys Mi Teen Guy Monhdog Jiggin

Bullard Chess Team Tops Underwood in Close 4-3 Victory

Bullard defeats Underwood 4 to 3 in a narrow chess matchup. Remington Arms edges Jenkins Bros 4 to 4, and Brass wins by a similar margin over Raghestos in YMCA Industrial Cribpage league play.

Bullard Underwood Remington ‘Arms Jenkins Bros Brass Raghestos

Sterling House Chess Club wins first round title

The Sterling House Chess Club captured the youth league first round title by defeating Middlebrook School and Maplewood School 3 to 0 in both matches at the Middle Street Boys Club Thursday night. Results list SH players Tom Halpin Brian Halpin Don Winton Calvin Kish Larry Thomases Ine Marin ko Bob Carreau and Tom Halpin with victories over their Maplewood and Middelbrook opponents.

Sterling House Chess Youth Agency Chess League Street Boys' Club Sterling Middle‘brook School Maplewood School Sterling House Middelbrook Tom Halpin Greg Booth Brian Halpin Jon Leader Don Winton Dave Nyintray Calvin Kish Joe Marinks

Inter-Church basketball slate features multiple second round games

Tonight at the Y the St James Roumanian and Greek Holy Trinity clash with First John's ACR in a key Inter-Church Senior contest as Zion Lutheran aims for a fourth straight second round win. Other leagues stack a four to four and a half hour program with matches from 4:30 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. including Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran vs Lordship Community and Zion Lutheran.

St. James Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Zion Lutheran Messiah Baptist St. John's Episcopal St. Nicholas Syrian Summerfield Methodist Black Rock Congregational Greek Holy Trinity

Jackie Pung Boosts Florida Golf Lead

Veteran Jackie Pung of San Francisco extended her advantage at the St. Petersburg Women's Open to nine strokes after shooting a four under par 70 for a two round total of 136 on Sunset Golf Club course. She leads Betsy Rawls by nine. Rey Hanson moved into solo third with Louise Suggs after a 71.

ST Petersburg Fla Jackie Pung San Francisco St. Petersburg Miss Pung Sunset Golf Club Betsy Rawls Spartanburg D.C Rey Hanson India Calif Louise Suggs Sea Island Savkie Pung Seg Francico Ketey Rawly Ypartanturs B Y Bev Hansen Unie Catit Faigise Muges Stalian Bonnie Nando Naples Fatts Neviooxt Avidvens SeMaly Any Reynolds Albany Ga Playee Ziske Waterford Mary Lena Faulk

Harlem Stars Meet College All Stars in Sunday Bout

Harlem Stars face the College All-Stars this Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Brass Recreation Center. Goose Tatum leads the touring lineup with Jim Tucker Charley Cooper and Bill Spivey headlines on the College side. Tickets are available at Arctic Sports Reichert's and at the door.

Goose Tatum Prince of Basketball Brass Recreation Center Tatum Harlem Globetrotters Park City Washington Utine Goose Chicago Jim Tucker Charley Cooper Icon Hilliard Bold Buie Buckner Lester Burke Bill Spivey University of Kentucky Arctic Sports Shop Men's Lore Reichert Matty Brescia Ed Sullivan Matty Baltimore

O Malley Under Knife for Polyp Removal

Nalter O Malley president of the Dodgers underwent a minor operation at Long Island College Hospital for removal of an intestinal polyp.

New York Nalter O'Malley Los Angeles Dodgers Long Island College Hospital

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