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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1968

Page

7

Fairfield Prep routs Stratford 98 to 60 for 16th straight win

Fairfield Prep beat Stratford North Paraders 98 60 at home to extend its winning streak. Six players reached double figures led by Pat Foley with 20 points. Bukowski and Chalko sparked the first half with 18 combined points. Fitzsimmons added 10 rebounds and six assists. Stratford’s top scorers included Swaller 15 and Donnelly 14 as the Prep defense held firm in the final period.

Fairfield Prep Stratford North Paraders MBIAC Pat Foley Bob Sylvester Foley Harold Smith Tom Dukowski John Sulzycki Bob Cholko Jim Fitz Bukowski Chalko Phil Ness Vic Swaller John Donnelly Prep Donnelly John Slosar Peter Sulzicki Slaser Sukycki Sulzicki Fitzsimmons

Knudson Leads Phoenix Open With Seven Under Par

Canada's George Knudson shoots seven under par in the second round to grab a two stroke halfway lead at the Phoenix Open. His 36 hole total 131 puts him 11 under on the Phoenix Country Club course as Tom Shaw Dan Sikes and others chase.

Phoenix Ariz UPI Canada George Knudson Phoenix Country Club Paris Border Pra Tom Shaw Golf Dan Sikes Jacksonville Fla Jack Montgomery Fort Worth Tex Tommy Aaron Calloway Gardens Sam Carmichael Martinsville Ind Jack Nicklaus Boros Julius Boros Knudson Jock Montgomery Don Jonusry Terry Dill Harold Herning Marty, Fleckman En Steaver George Archer Frank Boynton Rod Funsell al Gelberner Rob Murphy A Mitt Bop Charles

Beasley Leads Dallas Past Denver in 116 112 Win

Dallas Chaparrals edge Denver 116-112 as John Beasley scores 27 points and Charles Beasley adds 23. Richard Peek and Cincy Powell also contribute key baskets to pull away with about six minutes left. Wayne Hightower leads Rockets with 26 in loss.

Dallas OPS Wayne Hightower Rocket

Royals Clinch 125 91 Win Over Knicks

Oscar Robertson scored 32 and Jerry Lucas 30 to lead the Cincinnati Royals past the New York Knickerbockers 125-91 in a Friday NBA game. The Knicks fell behind 32-20 after one quarter and never recovered as Cincinnati shot well from the field and dominated on both ends.

Cleveland UPI Oscar Robertson Jerry Lucas Cincinnati Royals New York Knickerbockers Knicks Cincinnati New York Barnett Dinwidele Bellamy Grey OO S Bowman OO Love Broadley Lucas Bryant Roberlin A Frazier Rodners New York _v Clerking Dinwiddie Rateriso Smith Tresvont West Borneth Betlam Bradley Frozzler Jackson Johnson Komives Reed von Arsdafe

Bridgeport YWCA Girls Swim Clinches Ninth Win

The undefeated Bridgeport YWCA girls swim team edged Bridgeport Jewish Community Center 121 to 74 at the TCC pool. Betty Anne Brown and Jackie Sweeney each won two events, with several others taking firsts and relays. Next meet is March 1 versus Archbishop Shehan Center for 10 straight wins and league title. Bridgeport to send about 30 swimmers to White Plains Invitational.

Bridgeport Ywca Bridgeport Jewish Community Center TCC Betty Anne Brown Jackie Sweeney Chris Mahoney Dona Paci YWCA Nancy Brown Debra Mahoney Ron Cronan Mary Paules Beth Ma

Taylor Ace in Sterling Lions Rally Sparks 68 61 Win

Harrison Taylor returned from foul trouble to score 12 points in the final period as Bassick rallied for a 68 61 MBIAC victory over Harding at Bassick High School. Larry Wallach clinched the upset with a late three point play and free throw, while Jeff Howard added 20 points and Ken Murphy 12 rebounds for Bassick. Harding, led by Baldwin and Samuel with 18 each, must win its last game to reach CIAC tourney.

Harrison Taylor Spassick MBIAC Harding Bassick High School CIAC Presidents Fairfield Prep Wallach Taylor Larry Wallach Bassick Jeff Howard Lions Delaney Baldwin Ernie Samuel Howard Ken Murphy Baldwin Samuel Harding Bassick Gfp Baltic Swirling Nesmith Gardner T. Nesmith Kaoragus Murphy Franklin

Bullets Dominate Sonics 147 118 in High-Scoring Clash

Baltimore Bullets routed Seattle Supersonics 147 to 118 in a rough NBA game marred by six technical fouls. Key contributors were Kevin Loughery 29 points Earl Monroe 20 Ray Scott 20 for Baltimore while Walt Hazzard led Seattle with 30.

Baltimore UPI Baltimore Bullets Seattle Supersonics National Basketball Association Seattle al Bianchi Leroy Ellis Richie Powers Lnearly Bianchi Bullets Kevin Loughery Gus Johnson Earl Monroe Ray Scott Walt Hazzard Supersonics Loughery Sealite Eoon Meschery Scovahery Murrey Manning Disen Yoo Morin Rule McKenzie Thorn Monroe Tucker Scott Seattle Moon NW Egan Ells Ferry Downsen Lounhery Marin Maurice Sroth Dazzard Kron Wells Wise Tatal J. A

Americans Defeat Amigos 130 119 in Teaneck Armory

The New Jersey Americans pulled away late with a seven point run in the final two minutes to beat the Anaheim Amigos 130-119 at Teaneck Armory. It was the Americans fifth straight home win before a crowd of 3,684, the season’s largest.

Teaneck N.J UPI New Jersey Americans Anaheim Amigos American Basketball Association Teaneck Armory Americans

Bullard-Havens Dominate St Joseph's Cadets 69 41

Bullard-Havens pummeled St Joseph's High 69 to 41 on the losers' court. Larry Burns led the Techmen with 18 points and 13 rebounds, backed by Bob Swift 12 points 13 rebounds and Danny Teel 9 assists while Jim Lyddy coached the Fairfield Prep and Georgetown standout. Joe Mastronardi led the Cadets with 15 points as St Joseph's won the JW ist 53-35 later in the page.

Bullard-Havens St. Joseph's High Trumbull Techman Fairfield Prep Georgetown Jim Lyddy Larry Burns St. Joseph's Bob Swift Danny Teel Charlie Bentley Carmen Lepore Joe Mastronardi Jim

Christ the King Secures First Victory 60 42

Christ the King beat Hamden Hall 60 to 42 for its first win of the season at home. Freshman Mike Donnelly scored 26 and pulled 11 rebounds, with Joe Walkovich adding 11 points and 11 boards and Bob Lacobello 12 points.

Christ the King Hamden Hall Mike Donnelly Bill Everett Donnelly Kingsmen Joe Walkovich Bob Lacobello Nick Bachicchio Bill Morris JV Tilt Pete Lucas GFP Guarino Morris Walkovich Pope Colin Glannlano Moyer

Scholastic Scores From Numerous High School Games

A packed results list shows scores across boys basketball and hockey including Fairfield Prep 98 Stratford 62, Bassick 48, Harding 61 Bullard-Havens 49, Hamden Hall 42, Masuk 45, Darien 54, New Canoga 73, Central Catholic 76, Stamford Catholic 77, Norwalk 49, Danbury 74 over McMahon 77, Newtown 72, Bethel 59, Windham 77, East Catholic 73, South Catholic 47, Northwest Catholic 63, Windsor 89, Suffield 44, Glastonbury 47, Amity 70, North Branford 6, Wilbur Cross 102, Lyman Hall 75, Guilford 42, Hillhouse 76, North Haven 74, Southington 95, Plainville 80, Woodbury 41, hockey Wilbur Cross 4 Brien McMahon 7.

Bunnell Milford Central Jonathan Low Fairfield Prep Stratford Bassick Harding Bullard-Havens St. Joseph's Christina King Hamden Hall Abbott Tech Masuk Rippowam Staples New Canoga Darien Central Catholic Wright Tech Stamford Catholic Norwalk Coward Moloney Hall East Haven Danbury McMahon Greenwich Newtown Bethel Nilton New Milford Ridgefield Barlow Bulkeley Wethersfield Bristol Central Manchester Bristol Eastern Conard Maloney Windham Platt East Catholic St. Thomas Aquinos South Catholic Northwest Catholic South Windsor East Windsor East Granby Granby Windsor Locks Suffield Windsor Newington Southington Plainville Avon Gilbert Berlin Farmington Housatonic Northwestern Simsbury Lewis Mills Rockville Glastonbury Margon Durham Worth Branford Hole-Roy Valley Old Saybrook Old Lyme Penney Bloomfield Rocky Hill Prince Tech Bacon Academy Gallan Cromwell Portland Vine Tech East Hampton American School For Dent St. Thomas LaSalette Walcott Tech Somers Southwick Mass Terryville Brookfield Southbury Wamago New Britain Pulaski Waterford New London Rye Country Day King Norwich Filch RHAM Coventry Wilbur Cross Lee Lyman Hall Bronford Cheshire Guilford Westbrook Ansonia Shelton Hond Valley Regional Amity Deroy Hamoen West Haven Hillhouse Notre Damesé

Celtics Subdue Bulls by 124-108

Boston defeated Chicago 124 to 108 to extend its winning streak to three games as John Havlicek led with 26 points and Sam Jones added 22 in the first half. Chicago fell behind early, with McLemore pacing the Bulls at 20 points amid a rough night.

Celtics Bulls Chicago UPI Boston Celtics Chicago Bulls John Havlicek Boston Sam Sloan Robinson Washington Hoskins Barnes Erickson Clemens Boorer Russell Thacker Sanders Havilcck Howell Nelson Steokled S.jones Wellaman Embry McLemore Pera

Yale freshmen topple Sacred Heart 83 73

Yale freshmen beat Sacred Heart yearlings 83 to 73 at Payne Whitney gym. Jim Morgan led Yale with 27 points, Rich Metz added 20, while Sacred Heart's Czernota Langer Moses Kozaczek Wilson reached double figures for the losers.

Yale Sacred Heart Yale University Payne Whitney Jim Morgan Eli Rich Metz SOM Onemae Eae Uenes Dennis Kozaczek Tom Wilson Pioneers Frosh GFP Czernota Celledonne Rage Morgan Stoner Wilson Lee Koscil Oliver Moren Ovo Kosturko i

Ridgefield Defeats Barlow 80 54 in WCC Clash

Ridgefield rolled to an 80 54 Western Connecticut Conference victory over visiting Barlow anchored by Stan Englehardt with 19 points. Jim Tarsi added 17 and John Stolie 14 as Ridgefield built a 23 11 lead and cruised. Scott Setesak led Barlow with 15.

Stan Englehardt Ridgefield G. Ring Englehardt Bon Rumsey Stolle M'Coughern Brecken D. Rising Warner Farnsworth Stille Myers Sterandel

Woods End Slow Pitch Club Sets First Meeting

The Woods End restaurant slow pitch team will hold its first meeting of the year Friday at 8 p.m. in the restaurant.

Woods End Restaurant

Penn Jolts Yale as Penn tops Yale in overtime

In New Haven, Pennsylvania upset Yale 71-68 in overtime after a tight game with 19 ties and 22 lead changes. Yale led late in regulation but Penn scored seven of eight free throws in overtime to seal the win. Penn's guards and zone defense dominated late.

New Haven Yale Penn Pennsylvania GFP Ubibora Andrews Robbins Persall

Bulldogs Rally Past Indians In MBITAC Thriller

Bunnell High School snapped a nine game skid with a 74 72 upset of Milford on the home floor. Mike Henetz scored 24 points and Rich Began added 32 to lead the Bulldogs while Milford’s Hunt led the Indians with 26. Milford junior varsity won 93 69 behind Pete Axton.

Telegram Hayduk Rich Begen Bunnell Milford Begen Bulldogs Russ Hunt Bob Lucas Ken Walker Paul Blatney Bunnell High School Indians Mbitac Mike Henetz Pedro Tagatac Warriors Wenetz Insing Paul Blamney Russ Hune Hewetz Hunt Blatney Pete Axton Milford Bunnell Gfp GFP Wauga Turcas O Doherty Hewelz Swanson Beges Scire Byatt Walker O Stegner Axton Scheibel Kelly Peterson

Ripprowam Tops Staples 59 38 in FC IAC Play

Ripprowam exploded for 17 points in the third quarter and held Staples to two as Ed Lane led with 15 points and 52 rebounds. John Wilson added 16 points, lifting Ripprowam to a 59-38 victory while Staples ended the season 7-10 in FCIAC play and 8-12 overall.

Rippowam Staples FCIAC Ed Lane Lane John Wilson Alter Nick Wright Jeff Hooper Jon Hands Chris Keneally Riprowain GFP Aller Hooper Hand Wilson Lindsay Wright Young Bowes Stephenson I Albertson Norris Carlelyau

Sparks 1 000 point milestone ties Central win over Law

Senior forward Tom Sparks scored 25 points to reach 1 010 in his Central career as the Hilltoppers beat visiting Jonathan Law 79 62 at Reilly Memorial gym. Gene Mack assisted and Law coach Tu-fie Maroon retired after seven years.

Tom Sparks Gene Mack MBIAC Jonathan Law Reilly Memorial Gym Sparks Hilltoppers Law Tufie Maroon Lawmen Mack Stan Roman Central

George Young Sets Record in Picketed NYAC Meet

Distance trainer George Young stretched his unbeaten streak to seven by winning the two mile event at the NYAC centennial meet amid picketing outside Madison Square Garden. He finished in a meet record 8:38.8 as the boycott limited Negro participation to ten of 400 entrants.

NEW York UPI George Young New York Athletic Club New Madison Square Garden Young Bruce Kidd Canada NYAC Lennox Miller University of Southern California Franzetta Parham Tileton Calif Miller Miss Parham Ron Laird Henry Laskau Casa Grande Ariz Tracy Smith U.S. Army Kerry Pearce University of Texas At el Paso Land Bob Seagren Erkki Mustakari Fresno State College Seagran Richmond Flowers Tenes¢see Hardee Hardee* Mealhaney Bill’ Ennis Catholic University Preston Davis

College Basketball Scores From Various Institutions

A compilation of college basketball results features Quinnipiac over Gorham State 77 5 Pennsylvania 71 Yale 68 Montclair State 84 Paterson St 3 Clark 110 Bates 95 Columbia 42 Dartmouth 56 Princeton 54 Brown 40 Jersey City St 0 Lowell Tech and North Carolina 6 Clemson 74 West Virginia St Glenville St 8 Plymouth St Keene St 2 Netson 97 New England College 66 Bethany W Va 91 Case Tech 73 Hamilton 120 Norwich 103 Cornell 77 Harvard 73 Tofts 73 Cotby 72 Bentley 8 Newark Rutgers 87 Kings Painted Stevens Tech 72 Brockport 3 New Paltz 6 Westminster Pa M4 Bucknell 49 Oneonta 8 N Y Maritime 6 4non N Y 56 Clarkson 55 Washington Jefferso 5 Adelbert 47 King s Pa 74 Eastern Nazarene 72 Margon St 93 Virginia St 73 West Texas St 3 Centenary 79 Norfolk St 122 Winston Salem Millsaps 72 Lamburth 55 Alabama St 71 Fort Valley St Troy 1 7 Spring Hill Mercer 1 Rollins 73 Samford 8 South Alabama 7 Valdosta 65 Shorter St Augusta 100 Florida Tech 7 Florida St 106 Jacksonville U 6 North Carolina St 7 South Caroline Lynchburg and W N Methodist 6

Quinnipiac Gorham State Pennsylvania Yale Montclair Paterson St Clark Bates Columbia Dartmouth Princeton Brown Jersey City St Lowell Tech && North Carolina Clemson West Virginia Glenville Plymouth St Keene St Netson New England College Bethany W. Va Case Tech Hamilton Norwich Cornell West Texas Centenary Norfolk St Winston-Salem Millsaps Lamburth Alabama St Fort Valley Troy Spring Hil & Mercer Rollins Samford South Alabama Valdosta Shorter St Augusta Florida Tech Florida St Jacksonville North Carolina South Caroline Lynchburg Methodist

Blues Beat Penguins 3 1 to Move Up in West Standings

St. Louis Blues defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3 1 as Terry Crisp and Gordon Berenson scored in the first two periods. Seth Martin turned back 28 shots to preserve the lead, with Bill McCreary adding a late empty net goal. The win lifts St. Louis to fourth in the division and one point ahead of Pittsburgh for the final playoff berth.

Pittsburgh UPI St. Louis Blues National Hockey League Pittsburgh Penguins Terry Crisp Gordon Berenson Blues Seth Martin Penguin Bill McCreary St. Louis Andy Bathgate Penguins Martin Crisp Les Brinkley Berenson George Konik

Absent Athletes Skip Meet Over Threats of Violence

In the half mile, 1:54.8 was noted and 3am Bair of Kent State ran the mile in 4:05.6. Notable absentees were Olympic high jumper John Thomas and sprinter Jim Hines of Texas Southern who withdrew due to threats of violence.

Bair Kent State John Thomas Jim Hines Texas Southern

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