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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1958

Page

4

Albie Pearson Wins Golf Championship in South California Tourney

In Miami on February 1, Albie Pearson, rookie Washington Senators outfielder, defeated John Gray of the Phillies 1 up on the 19th hole to claim the National Baseball Players Golf title. Pearson, the first southpaw winner, also beat Alvin Dark 4 and 2 in the morning, while Gray defeated Al Lopez 3 and 2. Don Bessent made the first hole in one in the event's 18 year history, helping beat Del Rice 2 up in the morning semis.

Miami Albie Pearson Washington Senators Selv John Gray Phillies Paul Waner Elica Leates al Park Pearson Alvin Dark St. Louis Cardinals al Lopez Chicago White Sox Gray West Covina Calif California Don Bessent Los Angeles Dodgers del Rice Milwaukee Braves Rice Ray Boone Detroit Tigers George Vasconis Dodgers Steve Chuba Dublin Lou Fonseca

Rangers win 3-2 over Bruins in snowstorm clash

New York Rangers defied a snowstorm crowd of 12,15 to beat Boston 3-2 for 55 points, remain in second place in the NHL. Guy Gendron scored the decisive goal at 7:20 of the third period, his eighth of the season, after Andy Bathgate assisted on the rebound. Lary Popein also tallied and Bronco Horvath netted Bruins’ marker, with Boston tying 2-2 in the middle period before Gendron sealed the win.

New York New York Rangers Boston Bruins Guy Gendron New Yorkers Bruins Gendron Andy Bathgate Lumley Bill Gadsby Rangers Lary Popein Boston Fleming Mackell Bronco Horvath Detroit Detroit Red Wings Terry Sawchuk Toronto Maple Leafs Tony Johnston Leswick Nick Mickoski Kelly Gordie Howe Wings Jay Leafs Tim Horton Sawchuk Edmonton Leaf Warren Godfrey Mickoski Nora Altman Marcel Pronovost Pronovost Chadwick

Nu-Champs to Play Barletto’s Girls Tonight

Nu-Champs basketball team faces Barletto’s girls at Orcutt gym this evening at 38 o clock.

Nu-Champs Nu-Champs Restaurant Barletto Orcutt Gym

Hawks Fall Short as Dukes Lifts Pistons 100 98

Walt Dukes tipped in a late rebound to give Detroit a 100 98 victory over St. Louis. Bob Pettit led the Hawks with 27 points as Detroit rallied from a 23 point second half deficit, holding a 65 42 halftime edge and a 77 68 lead entering the final period. Yardley and Shue led Detroit with 20 and 22 points respectively.

ST. Louis Walt Dukes Detroit Pistons St. Louis Hawks Hawks Dukes Gene Shue Detroit del Itroit Pettit Shue George Yardley Betroimt Yardley Petite Gallant Tilton Piddemant Gallating Jé'Macauley Shuegw Noble iKenville SfcMahon Bolup Parky

Hoad Beats Gonzales In Straight Sets To Lead Series

Lew Hoad defeated Pancho Gonzales in straight sets 6-4 6-4 at Northwestern University to widen his series lead to 1-7 in the world pro tennis title race. Tony Trabert led Pancho Segura 4-3 as doubles saw Gonzales and Trabert pair to beat Hoag and Segura 8-6.

Evanston Lew Hoad Pancho Gonzales Tony Trabert Pancho Segura Gonzales Trabert Hoag-Segura Hoag Hoad

Betsy Snite Wins Slalom at Mont La Chaux Trophy

Betsy Snite of Norwich Vermont won the women's slalom in the Mont La chaux trophy ski meet in Switzerland, finishing 10 seconds ahead of Madeleine Chamot-Berthod of Switzerland. Snite posted 64 seconds first run and 6 seconds second run for 2 minutes 5 seconds total. Chamot-Berthod took second with 2:15 after runs of 66 and 69 seconds, her first race in almost two years. Christian Pravda of Austria won the men's slalom with 2:15.9 for two runs. Max Marlot of Aspen, Colorado finished seventh with 2:31.7.

Crans Sur Sierre Switzerland Betsy Snite Norwich Madelaine Chamot-Berthod Miss Snite

Red Wings top Maple Leafs in NHL clash 4 1

Detroit Wings rout Toronto Maple Leafs 4 to 1 to claim third place in the NHL. Terry Sawchuk’s stellar net work and Leswick goal set the tone as Detroit’s offense struck in all three periods.

NBA Standings Mixed With Golf Round Summary

A garbled sports brief covers NBA standings and a golf round. It mentions par scores, players Rosburg and Pet, and teams such as Boston, Syracuse, Philadelphia, New York, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis, and St. Louis. It notes postponed games due to snow and mixed results across cities.

Rosburg Boston

Tylutki and DePalma Win Bowling Events

Helen Tylutki of Hartford and Lou DePalma of Hamden led Connecticut bowling wins over the weekend. Tylutki claimed the New Haven Crown women’s event with a five game total, while DePalma posted a six game 308 to lead 148 entrants at the New Haven Candee B event. Other top scorers included Ann Prude Avon and Kay Sullo New Haven with high scores, and a slate of 700s across the national tournament site. The Eastern Duckpin Classic ran over due to heavy snow, with Roy Lipp of Wethersfield holding a strong lead from 1954, as 17 bowlers rolled remaining games to finish the series.

Helen Tylutki Hartford Lou de Palma Hamden Connecticut Nancy Santoro Woodbridge DePalma New Haven Pete Slomxinsky Ferri Johall Jim Posten New Britain Sentanelli Ange de Matteis New Hay Bob Kopnicky Stratford Arties Amty Desalvo Bridgeport Andyford Rotko Derby Jim McGreg West Haven Lou Raplis Mano Mike Per List Roy Lipp Wethersfield Lipp Bob Wikier West Hartford Stan Pawlak Fairfield Harry Burdette Washingttom Nats Royals Syracuse Philadelphia National Basketball Association Cincinnati Norm Drucker New York City Ed Conlin Hopkins Jim Paxson Mage Ase Comelins Siattelerd Boal Fat Crocker Montevideo Uruguay Dolph Schayes Rover Paradise Fisagesos Earle Caent Pmee Zrasragi Betty Dod Antonia Mary Ann Reynolds Cincinnì Patarzit Gee Setelor Siyeerere Atbee Risa Paxson Ann Prentice Birmingham Ala

Golfers Tie For Seventh In Pulled Masked Scorecard

A scrambled golf result lists Bill Parker Tulsa and Jerry Magee Toronto among players tying for seventh at 230. Billy Bove Bridgeport carded 286 total and won $55. Notable names include Rot Rosburg Napa and Dave Marr Cedarhurst with various scores and purses.

ouIout Bill Parker Tulsa Jerry Magee Toronto Canada Ed Griffiths Youngstown Bob Goalby Darien Conn Billy Bove Bridgeport BI Johammon Prom Uta Rot Rosburg Napa Calif Bo Wisinger Odessa Tex Jimmy Demaret Kiamesha Lake Dave Marr Cedarhurst Billy Maxwell Cot BD Parker Oroasingers Mike Stranahen Mike Kart Mecaantows Sy Pat Smekey Maxfield Westport Bul Naty Wayne Mich Stan Leonard Vancouver Claude Hermon Memaroneck N.Y Welker Taman Jr Bolton

Black Hawks blank Canadiens as Cushenan nets first goal

Rookie Ian Cushenan scores his first goal of the season while Ed Lilzenberger adds his 24th and 21st to lift the Chicago Black Hawks to a 4 9 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Glen Hall earns his seventh shutout of the season, stopping 31 shots as Chicago ties Toronto for fifth place.

Chicago Ian Cushenan Ed Lilzenberger Chicago Black Hawks Montreal Canadiens Glen Hall National Hockey League Hawks Toronto Hall Jacques Plante The Casadiens

Ward and Davis Bout Postponed to Feb 25 in Hartford

Promoter Manny Liebert announced a 12 round bout between Steve Ward and Red Top Davis at Foot Guard Hall in Hartford has been moved to February 25 due to a heavy snow storm and travel disruptions expected to last several days.

Hartford Manny Liebert Steve Ward Red Top Davis Foot Guard Hall

Portugal Whips United States 13 to 1 in Euro military clash

Lisbon report states Portugal led 9 to 1 at halftime and dominated the European military basketball game, defeating the United States 13 to 1 in a lopsided affair.

Lisbon Portugal United Portugal Tech

Betsy Rawls wins St Petersburg Women's Open by four

Betsy Rawls of Spartanburg won the St Petersburg Women's Open by four strokes with 291 total after a final hole birdie, beating Jackie Pung and Beverly Hanson. Helen Hanson tied for second as Patty Berg and Louise Suggs finished near the top. The event, part of the Florida tour, saw raw wind and a strong finish by Rawls on the final round.

ST. Petersburg Fla. Fed Betsy Rawls Spartanburg Miss Rawls Jackie Pung Beverly Hanson Palr Mrs. Pung San Francisco Miss Hanson Indio Calif Pee Patty Berg St. Andrews Louise Suggs Sea Island Marilynn Smith Wichita Kan Mary Lena Faulk Thomasville Bay Marlene Hagge Bonnie Randolph Columbus Joyce Ziske Waterford Wis

Tokle Finishes Fourth In Sweden United States Meet

Art Tokle of Lake Telemark New Jersey placed fourth at a ski jumping meet in Sweden. Bror Gestman of Sweden won with 226.5 points from jumps of 236 feet 7 inches and 24 feet 4 inches. Tokle totals were 214 points with jumps of 224 feet 5 inches and 227 feet 8 inches. Aston Samuelstuen of Steamboat Springs Colorado was seventh with two jumps of 225 feet 6 inches.

Oernskoevldsvik Sweden Art Tokle Lake Telemark N.J Bror Gestman Tokle United States Lahti Finland Aston Samuelstuen Steamboat Springs Colo

Ski event postponed at Pine Mountain in icy winds

In Iron Mountain Michigan the national ski jumping championships were postponed due to 23 mph winds and five below temperatures. Only one day in two weeks had allowed jumps down Pine Mountain. Yesterday's Kiwanis Invitational was cancelled for the same reason. Officials expected about 10 jumpers to compete once winds drop, with nearly 100 still in the field.

Iron Mountain Mich Pine Mountain Meet

Schedete for Tontet Borters Inc vx A and P Fond Stores

A civil action involving Tontet Borters Inc and A and P Fond Stores seeks resolution of a dispute over elektrik services and related liabilities. The case lists presiding court and dates for filings, with both parties named and the matter categorized as a corporate contract dispute.

Tontet Borters Inc A & P Fond

Cincinnati Climbs In College Rankings News

Cincinnati rises in college rankings as analysts debate methods to judge a No. 1 team. West Virginia leads after beating North Carolina, NCAA champion, while Kansas State defeats West Virginia. Pittsfield skater Alex Goguen wins the North American outdoor speed skating title amid a snowstorm with 108 participants.

Plattsburgh N. Y Alex Goguen Pittsfield Mass Gogues Dick Ring Boston Niles Albright Tenley Albright Jean Ashworth

Lakers Triumph Over Warriors in Minneapolis Victory

Veteran forward Vera Mikkelsen led the Minneapolis Lakers to a 166-99 win over Philadelphia as he scored 31 points and sparked a late surge. Philadelphia’s Paul Arian (26) and Willie Sauldsberry (25) led the Warriors, who face a tough battle for the Eastern division playoff race.

Minneapolis Mian Vera’ Mikkelsen Minneapolis Lakers Phiadelphia Mikkelsen Warriors Philadelphia Paul Arizin Willie Sauldsberry Hlayoff Snot

Bearcats roll past Oklahoma State 71 59 as Robertson shines

Cincinnati remains undefeated at 18 2 after a 71 59 victory over Oklahoma State. Oscar Robertson scored 38 points as the Bearcats solidified No 3 ranking while OSU fell to 16 3 despite a late push. Connecticut clinched the Yankee Conference title with a 102 57 rout of Rhode Island to claim an automatic NCAA berth. Kansas State and West Virginia also posted wins, while the Lakers and Kansas combined for strong showings in their respective games.

Bearcats Oscar Robertson Oklahoma State Cincinnati Bradley Cowboys Connecticut Rhode Island Huskies Kansas State Colorado West Vir- Bay Np Eee Bina Lakers Penn Philadelphia Kansas Mikkelsen berJain Iowa State San Jim Krebs Francisco Minneapolis Prilabelyena Grraref Mikketen Arizint Ingram Feorge Deviins Fleming el Dempes

Amoros Sold to Montreal Team by Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers announce the sale of Cuban outfielder Sandy Amoros to their Montreal farm club in the International League. Amoros, known as a chronic holdout, had five major league seasons with a .262 average and strong fielding. Also unsigned were Jim Gentle and Jackie Collum.

Los Angeles Amores Los Angeles Dodgers Montreal E. J Buzzie) Bavasi Dodgers Jim Gentle Jackie Collum Dodger Walter O'Maljley Cubs Amoros

College hoops wild as top teams pile up wins

No. 7 Temple moved to 18 2 after a 62 55 victory over George Washington, while No. 8 Duke climbed to 14 5 with a 71 59 win over Wake Forest. No. 10 NC State (15 4) beat Maryland 69 64 in triple overtime. Connie Dierking scored 15 of Cincinnati’s first half points as Oklahoma State edged them earlier. Elgin Baylor led Seattle with a final score gap, Robertson surged for Kansas tabloids, and Jayhawks center Chamberlain grabbed a Kansas record 36 rebounds. Temple, West Virginia, Kansas State, and Baylor posted notable efforts amid a crowded weekend slate including Loyola’s upset of Kentucky 57 56 and Notre Dame’s 88 76 win over North Carolina.

Los Angeles Loyola Temple George Washington Duke Wake Forrest North Carolina State Maryland Connie Dierking Cincinnati Oklahoma State Bearcats Robertson Baylor Cowboys Seattle Elgin Baylor Chamberlain Kansas Jayhawk Kansas State West Virginia State Cyclones Seph Jerry West Owls Jay Norman Kentucky Art McZier Wildcats Tom Hawkins Notre Dame North Carolina Chicago Stadium Michigan Illinois Tech Arkansas Baytor Rice Brigham Y Utah Sears California Pacific Coast Southern California

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