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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1967

Page

8

Harding defeats Bassick to tie for third in MBIAC race

Warren Harding beats Bassick 80 65 on their home court to rise to 10 5 in the MBIAC standings tied with Notre Dame for third with one game left. Norris leads Harding with 26 points while Alan Morris adds 32 and Harrison Taylor 24 for Bassick.

Warren Harding MBIAC Bassick Notre Dame Frank Norris Chuck Howard Howard Taylor Bob Taylor Lions Harrison ‘Taylor Harding Alan Morris Morris Presidents Norris Harrison Taylor Charlie Petrino Jose Commodore Bassick Harding Gardner Mass H. Taylor Crepe Wallack Baldwin Deerner Atdern Godbolt Ahern Karogus Owl Komfos Harrison

Fairfield Country Day Notches 38 24 Victory Over Cheshire

Mike Kennedy scored the bulk of Fairfield Country Day points to lead a 38 to 24 win over Cheshire. Teammates Tim Fromson Rick Runyon and Bill Enright provided strong support as King School topped Fairfield Junior varsity 36 25 at Cavanaugh gym.

Mike Kennedy Fairfield Country Day School Cheshire Kennedy Tim Fromson Rick Runyon Bill Enright King School Fairfield Cavanaugh Sandy MacAllaster Craig McSherry David Perry Chris Barry Tom Ltoyd Dick Bewley Larry McAndrews

Direct Home Triumphs In Yonkers Feature

The St Valentine’s Classic at Yonkers Raceway was won by Direct Home driven by Frank Poplinger. After a four horse accident eliminated half the field Direct Home led from the quarter and beat Mr Tombolino by a length and a half. No injuries were reported as two drivers were spilled from their vehicles.

Yonkers N.Y UPI Yonkers Raceway Direct Home Frank Poplinger Mr. Tombolino Silver Dawn Truax Melody Direct Brewer

Baum Shines For UB as Barone Drops Eligibility

University of Bridgeport signals mixed results for hoops fans. Center Gary Baum posts 110 points in six Tri State games, averaging 18.3, with 2 rebounds per contest as UB sits 4-3 in league play. Guard Tony Barone is ruled scholastically ineligible for six games. UB, 11-8, travels to Marist College in Poughkeepsie tomorrow night.

University of Bridgeport Gary Baum Tony Barone New Haven Barone UD Cagers Marist College Poughkeepsie N. Y

Notre Dame crushes St Joseph 89 to 53 with Finch star

Notre Dame dominated St Joseph’s 89 53 at the Lancers gym as Tom Finch scored 22 and grabbed 10 rebounds. The Lancers move to 12 5 overall and 10 5 in the MBIAC while St Joseph’s sits 16 7 and earned a CIAC tournament berth. Finch notched eight points in the opening quarter and finished with nine in the third as Notre Dame pulled away 66 37. Reserve Richie Dobbs added 14 points in the fourth ilne while Notre Dame shot 56 percent and made 13 of 22 free throws. Junior varsity won 59 44 with Mark Wichinsky scoring 15 for the winners.

Notre Dame St. Joseph's High School Lancers Tom Finch MBIAC Harding St. Joseph's Finch Jim Driggs al Fischer Mike Healey St. Joseph Driggs Ted Schrade Richie Dobbs St. Joseph’s Mark Wilchinsky John Bagus Joseph's Doss Kelly B. Madden Fischer Healey Harris Schrade Holmes Alarcon Lang Masranard Cherhowski Bagus Dobbs Flynn Ham Roy Wilson Saccovole Brown

Scholastic Scores From Fairfield and Rivals Roundup

A jumble of high school basketball results shows Fairfield Prep 73 over Stratford 55, Harding 60 over Bossick 65, Bunnell 81 over Milford 76, Notre Dame 89 over St. Joseph's 53, Stamford Catholic 79 over Roger Ludiawe 44, Masuk 89 over Barlow 73, Kathe 77 over Chris the Kigs 42, Greenwich 81 over Staples Trumbutt 78, Norwalk 75 over Andrew Warde 57, Rippewany 28, Danbury 35, Lakes 272 over Hamden Hall 63, and many more scores across area schools including Ridgefield, Xavier, Maloney, Bristol Central, Windham, and others.

Fairfield Prep Stravford Harding Bossick Bunnell Milford Notre Dame St. Joseph's Stamford Catholic Roger Ludiawe Masuk Barlow Kathe Chris the Kigs Greenwich Staples Trumbutt Darien Norwalk Andrew Warde Rippewany Danbury Lakes Hamden Hall Ailford Ac Cheshire Ac Bries Conlon Gilbert Granby St. Thomas On Ellington Suffield Winsdor Rocyhat Rolton East Iarptong Durham Hond Old Lyme Hole Roy New Britain Bulkeley Kiltingly E. O. Smith Pulaski Bloomfield Simsbury Avon Aquinos Wolcott Tech Ikoninaten

Milford Academy Routs Cheshire In Inter-Ac Clash

Milford Academy defeated Cheshire Academy 61 to 50 to extend its win streak to five in the Inter-Ac League. Radack Cox led Milford with 18 points, followed by Danny Lee with 16 and Clif Bush with 15 as Milford improves to 9-9. Cheshire’s Lew Glazer was held to zero points.

Milford Milfford Academy Milford High School Cheshire Academy Radack Cox Notre Dame Danny Lee Clif Bush Lew Glazer Cheshire Cheshire Acad Milford Acad GFP Glover Rodock Cox Lardner Huckabee Kasper Bush Facer Tracy DelaVolve Lee Simpson

MBIAC Swim Med Slated for Saturday

The MBIAC swimming championships are set for Saturday at Archbishop Sheehan Center. Diving starts at 9 a.m. with individual events and relays beginning at 1 15 p.m.

Mbiac Swim Med MBIAC Archbishop Sheehan

Fairfield Prep Clinches undisputed MBIAC Title with Stratford win

Sophomore Jim Fitzsimmons led Fairfield Prep to a 73-55 victory over Stratford, scoring 30 points on 12-of-15 shooting and six free throws. The win gives Prep its 13th straight and the first undisputed MBIAC basketball championship. Stratford ends at 7-8 with one game left.

Jim Fitzsimmons Fairfield Prep Stratford Prep MBIAC Fitzsimmons Jesuits Bob Sylvester North Paraders Staples Fairfielders Danza Wally Halas Stallied Fairfield Erep Gsowski Bukowski Stosor J. Sulzycki Buecher Cholko Ruggeria Oo

Dodgers face pitching gaps after Koufax retirement

The Dodgers must replace Sandy Koufax with a reshuffled pitching staff led by Bob Miller and Don Drysdale. Memo outlines Miller, Larkin, Moeller, Calmus and Regan among potential contributors, with infield shifts by Lefebvre Hunt and outfield details. Prediction calls for a long, quiet summer as NL balance could keep Dodgers from repeating.

Sandy Padwe Claude Osteen Koufax Don Sutton Bob Lee Michael Pirate Chain Jim Lefebvre Ron Hunt Lefebvre Hunt Wes Parker Lou Johnson Willie Davis Ron Fairly Bob Bailey Pirates California Dick Schofield Jin Hickman Met Dodgers Wills Maury

Begen Leads Bunnell Past Milford In 81-76 Comeback

Begen's 35 points spearheaded a 32-point final quarter as Bunnell rallied from a 14-point deficit to defeat Milford 81-76 in an MBIAC game on Milford's floor. Teammates Buchanan and Train added key scores while Milford's Lehman and Wilson led early resistance before the late Bulldog surge. Both teams meet again today with Milford at Law and Bunnell hosting Barlow.

Bunnell Rich Begen Bulldogs Milford MBIAC Indians Begen Law Barlow Pete Buchanan Pete Train Jim Stalus Stalus Jerry Lehman Dick Wilson Dave Scire Paul Blatney Bulldog Wilson Paul Swanson Bunnell Amlford GE Renen Scire Rescue O Hlotney Czaptinski Hunt Buchanan Lehman Steaneer Schrader Milvid Horan Ond Hwa

St. Luke's Defeats Hamden Hall 72-63

St. Luke's of New Canaan earned its fourth win of the season by defeating Hamden Hall 72 to 63. Richard Urban led with 24 points while Bill McSherry and Doug Walker added 18 each.

St. Luke’s New Canaan Mit Hamden Hall Richard Urban St. Luke Bill McSherry Doug Walker

Royals' McGlocklin Recalled for Army Duty

Cincinnati Royals reserve forward guard Jon McGlocklin has been ordered to report to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri for five months of active duty as an Army reservist. The former Indiana University star averages 11.0 points per game in his second NBA season, and his absence reduces the roster to nine players prompting a probable call up from the minor leagues.

Cincinnati UPI Jon MecGlacklin Cincinnati Royals Fort Leonard Wood McGlacklin Indiana University National Basketball Association Royals McGlocklin

Playdown Games Start Feb 28 In CEAC Event

The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference announces playdown games begin February 28 for CIAC basketball tournaments. Class AA finals are March 17 and 18. Class A finals March 17. Class B semifinals March 15 at Yale with finals March 18. Class C semifinals March 14 at Yale with finals March 17. Quarterfinals mainly March 10 at Central Connecticut or TBD.

Wallingford Central Connecticut State College Central Connecticut Yale University Yale CIAC

Hockey Results Across Leagues Include High Scoring Games

National League Boston scored 6 to Detroit 8 in a high scoring game. American League Baltimore 2 Rochester 2 ends in a tie.

Boston Baltimore Rochester

Warde Bowl: Norwalk topples Warde in high school clash

Gary Boland and Jeff Burey combined for 47 points as Norwalk beat Warde 75 to 59 in an Eastern division showdown at Norwalk gym. Norwalk led 17-12 after a sloppy first quarter and 37-22 at halftime, with Boland scoring 26 and Burey 21 to pace the Green Wave. Warde’s Rich Fekete led Ward with 20 points as the Crimson Eagles face a two-game path to the division crown while Norwalk must finish strong to stay in contention.

Gary Boland Jeff Burey Green Wave Norwalk Allbut Andrew Warde FCIAC Norwalk Stamford Catholic Roger Ludlowe Crimson Eagles Trumbull New Canaan Warde Burey Dan Haines Boland Robert Miller Jim Cook Rich Fekete Big Jim Howard Fekete Wardell Haines Norivall Fairfield Warde Norwalk GFP

Crusaders Dominate Ludlowe 80 56 in FC IAC Clash

Stamford Catholic Crusaders beat Roger Ludlowe 80 56 on the Tigers home court. Dick Gillespie 22 and Dick McRedmond 21 led the visitors with Tom Cronin adding 11 and 20 rebounds. Stamford Catholic improves to 9-7 while Ludlowe falls to 2-13.

Dick Gillespie Dick Mc Redmond Tom Cronin Crusaders Stamford Catholic Roger Ludlowe FCIAC Tigers Ludlowe Stamford Gillespie McRedmond Eddy Stone Ludtowe Tiger Frank Koscil Danny Wilcox Catholic STAM Catholic Ludlowe GFP Rosell Cronin Stone Ghilespie Snyder fAc Redmond Nagy

Norwalk Tech Defeats Fashion Institute in 95-81 Victory

Norwalk Tech led by Bill Stockell with 25 points and 19 rebounds beat Fashion Institute 95-81. Stockell hit 11 field goals and 3 free throws as Tech notched its 13th win in 17 games with four teammates in double figures: Clint Boye 19, Ben Staron 17, Tom Osowski 14, Harry Maytte 13.

Norwalk Tech Bill Stockell Fashion Institute of Technology Nor Walk Stockell Tech Norwalk Clint Boye Ben Staron Tom Osowski Harry Maytte Fashion Stockwell Heffernan Huizdo Og Orodle Surina Ooi Pngtek Maytte Williams Boye Folsky ? Storon Egs Johnson Harvey Osowski Siatey Mia

Fairfield Stags to Face St Bonaventure in NIT Bid Push

Fairfield University’s Stags host St Bonaventure at Madison Square Garden in a pivotal NIT bid bid for both teams. The Bonnies led by Larry Wiese aim to build on recent wins over Canisius and Manhattan, while Fairfield relies on Jones Phillips and Boyd to lift their 9-5 season mark. Wiese’s squad must slow Bill Butler and George Carter as Kenney and Boyd seek key rebounding and scoring support in New York.

Fairfield University Stags J St. Bonaventure Indians National Invitation Basketball Committee Madison Square Garden Stags New York City Bonnies Larry Wiese Canisius Manhattan Fairfield Garden Wiese Indians St. Bonaventure Oether Bill Jones Charlie Phillips Bill Boyd John Bach Fordham Ken Norton Walter McLaughlin St. John's Ben Carnevale NYU Herb Mackin High School Carter Silver Creek N.Y Paul Stappenbach Mike Kull Vince Martin Jeff Hazard Jones Phillips Boyd Rider Georgetown Sol Crenshaw Hell Art Kenney Kenney Power Memorial Lew Alcindor St. Augustine Brooklyn Brooklyn Prep Bisacca Butler Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Frida American University Washington, D.C

Villanova Providence Game Site Switched

Villanova’s home game vs Providence was moved to Providence after rowdy student behavior at Villanova. St John’s defeated Villanova 59 to 52 as referees were booed at the field house.

Villanova Providence UPI Fang St. John’s St. John's Joseph A. Flaherty

Trumbull Edges Darien 78-77 on Otzel Clutch Basket

Trumbull defeated Darien 78-77 as Dick Otzel scored the winning fast break basket. Otzel led Trumbull with 22 points, Savery had 21 for Darien, and Olenoski shot 20 for the winners, who improved to 6-12 overall and 5-12 in the division.

Darien Dick Otzel Trumbull FCIAC Eagles Otzel Butch Lavery Savery Blue Wave John Otenoski Mike Hartman Otenoski Hartman Olenaski Bob Wood Lavery Dick Ambrum GFP Olenoski Lovery SU Stack Goo Otzel Durland Boo Hartman Wood Mucel Brown

CYO Basketball Action at Central High Tonight

Six games are slated in the Department of Parks and Recreation CYO league at Central High Gym. In the Boys gym St James vs Holy Name at 6 30 Holy Rosary vs St Ambrose at 7 30 and St Josephs vs St Stephens at 8 30. In the Girls gym St Emerys vs St Patricks at 6 30 St Thomas vs St Peters at 7 30 and Assumption vs Our Lady of Good Counsel at 8 30.

Department of Parks and Recreation Central High School St. James Stakes Holy Name Holy Rosary St. Ambrose St. Joseph's St. Stephen's St. Emery's St. Patrick’s St. Thomas St. Peter’s Assumption Our Lady of Good Counsel

College Basketball results and scores roundup

A crowded recap lists college basketball scores with Siena defeating Hartford 85 to 76 and North Carolina beating North Carolina State 77 to 93. Other games include Wisconsin 84 over Minnesota 75 and Texas Christian 7 0 7 percent notations amid a long set of scores and inconsistencies.

Siena Hartford Norwalk Tech Fashion Institute North Carolina North Carolina State Iowa Northwestern Washburn Omaha Wisconsin Minnesota Centenary Abilene Christian Maina Aotson Texas Christian Baylor Notte Carolina Fayetteville State California Waynesburg St. Qs Minn Mankato Sainemia Morris Manchester Franklin North Central Carroll Quincy MacMurray Gentral Michigan Eastern Michigan Texas

Bruins Triumph 6-3 Over Red Wings In NHL clash

Bruins secure their fourth win as Boston pots three goals in the second period to beat Detroit 6-3. Ron Murphy scores twice with Goldsworthy Krake Williams Schock contributing singles while MacGregor adds two for Detroit and Ullman nets his 22nd of the season.

Boston UPI Boston Bruins Detroit Red Wings Ron Murphy Skip Krake Billi Goldsworthy Tom Williams Ron Schock Bruins National Hockey League Wings Bruce MacGregor Norm Ullman Montreal Toronto Murphy Goldsworthy Krake

Greenwich Clips Staples 81-65 in FCIAC clash

Warren Green scored 30 as Greenwich beat Staples 81-65 in an FCIAC game. Cardinals led 19-7 after one quarter and 37-10 at halftime. Green hit ten fields and ten free throws, Barrio added 16, Miller 11, Gasparino 10, Hooper led Staples with 17.

Westport Warren Green Greenwich FCIAC Staples Green Jerry Barrio Cardinals Bob Miller Pete Gasparino Jeff Hooper Brian Bowes Greenwich Staples GFP GEP Green Anderson Barrio Bowes Gasparino Yocky Ort Loporce Hooper fAlster Jett Hand Feraco Athertson Palmissano O T Lindsay Ashwell John Hand Rummel AcCann

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