Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut

We have 1,749,131 pages in Connecticut

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1958

Page

22

Yankees Sign Bobby Shantz for Raise in New York

New York February 17 Bobby Shantz the pint sized left hander signed today with the New York Yankees for about 16000 dollars a year. He finished last season 11 5 with a 145 ERA the best in the majors and will report to camp in St Petersburg Florida. Tony Kubek the AL Rookie of the Year also reports to the Yankees rookie camp this week for training at second base.

New York Bobby Shantz New York Yankees Shantz Yankees Whitney Ford St. Petersburg Fla Tony Kubek Kubek

Stratford Shelton CYO League Tonight Schedule

The Stratford Shelton District CYO Basketball league has two games at David Wooster Junior High in Stratford. At 6 45 p m St Catherine s faces Holy Name B and at 7 45 p m St James meets Holy Name A.

Stratford-Shelton David Wooster Stratford St. Catherine’s Holy Name St. James

Kansas State Edges Cincinnati In AP Poll Race

Kansas State holds top spot in the AP poll as Cincinnati leads in first place votes but Kansas State piles up more points overall. West Virginia climbs to third while Oklahoma State drops after a loss to Cincinnati. Notre Dame and Temple gain as Dayton misses the top ten. Temple extends its winning streak to 17 with wins over LaSalle and George Washington.

Sydney Australia Tommy Romulo Kansas State Philippines Russells West Vir- Lands Cincinnati Wildcats Bearcats Oscar Oscar Robertson West Virginia Bradley Oklahoma State Clorado Temple Duke Maryland Notre Dame North Caroling State Dayton Kansas San W. Virginia Francisco B. Temple Oklahoma S C. State Michigan State Kentucky North Carolina Seattle Mississippi State Dartmouth Tennessee So. Et Ne

Feller to Announce Baseball Games on Mutual Network

Bobby Feller, the former Cleveland ace, will join Mutual Broadcasting System as a game of the day announcer this season. He starts March 26 exhibition and handles color between innings before moving toward play by play, with John MacLean and Gene Elston. He will also maintain part time insurance work and aid the Cleveland club’s scouts.

New York Bobby Feller Cleveland Mutual Broadcasting System Norman Baer Feller Washington John MacLean Gene Elston

Bold Ruler Ready for Widener After Fast Workout

Miami Feb 17 With Ted Atkinson riding Bold Ruler, Wheatley Stable’s colt sped 2:06 for 1 1/4 miles in a work that included 2 furlongs in :22 1/5 and a mile in 1:36 4/5. Trainer Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons said the 83-year-old was ready for the Widener with no early race. Calumet Farm’s Tron Liege looms as Bold Ruler’s main rival after preparing for the Flamingo Stakes. Jewel’s Reward, carrying 125 pounds, heads a small field for the Escambia Purse at seven furlongs, with Jewel’s Reward clocking victory at 1:44 4/3. Adare 2nd, at 51 to 1, won a turf allowance over a firm track, paying $103.70. Hartack won both daily doubles on My Friend and Music Maestro.

Miami Fla Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Bold Ruler Widener Mancicap Wheatley Ted Atkinson Mr. Fitz Calumet Farm Ron Liege Jimmy Jones Tron Liege Maine Chance Farm Manuel Yeaza California Jewel Fred W. Hooper Alhambra Steve Brooks Elkcam Stable Hubcap Sam Bouimetis Land Wheatley Stable Nasco Long Shot Adare Black Shield Joff Willie Hartack Toque Mike Sorrentino King Grail Hartack My Friend Maestro

Race Entries From Hialeah Park Feature Various Mares and Colts

UNITED PRESS notes a crowded program at Hialeah with multiple claiming races for 2 to 4 year olds across several tilts including maiden, allowance, and stake-like events. Notables include horses like Dont Look Now Alas Alacrity and Kentucky Gem among many others jockeyed by listed riders, with purses ranging from 1000 to 5600 dollars and distances from six furlongs to a mile.

United Press Melos Ine Mouche Sane Pedrewat Borette Rose Ehannon Bonnie Heaton Ximamend Joy xPar Hancer Medora Lass Bocatila ix Daunissa Patricia Hall Ther Dubiaus An Annie Ndanning Eman Turin Charis L Spartan Valiant Hiva Rabe Beau George Gramar Wanah Norsemaid Yenna Cour Mainrock Galla Furtongs Archer County Firia Harmador Marcissus Kings Piper eRuce Sant Marin County Calico Creek Nasco Admiral Jose Little Chater Alhambra Teddy Wa Owance Syeareids Southern Skies Maconaese Cainharo aToute Force Sher Cine Bureaucrary al Fahey Mack Amber Ientesen Thundereizenk Jy Stonor Kelmarst Seaholdu Avai Rinckeastte Oewam Kant Vigiely Mdouble Peince Turet Waumin Mack Olivet sTetavise Raisime Trinacria Geives ManCheek Activk Fresh Steadow

Dave Johnston Wins Fair Grounds Feature in Photo Finish

Dave Johnston a four year old gelding won the feature race at the Fair Grounds New Orleans in a three horse photo finish. Jockey Ray Broussard kept the horse near the early pace set by Baker Street before Dave Johnston surged to win by a nose over Mr. Marcy. Amber Reigh finished third. the win came in Dave Johnston's first since Dec. 24 and eighth race since then. He ran 11-16 miles in 1:46 and paid $13.40 $6.60 $4.40. Mr. Marcy paid $4.60 and $3.20, Amber Reigh $4.00. Was Alone won the first race and Des Plaines Pat won the second for a $23.40 daily double.

New Orleans Dave Johnston Fair Grounds Ray Broussard Baker Street Mr. Marcy Amber Reigh Des Plaines

Bowie Cancelled Race Card Snowbound Track Halted

Bowie Md officials halted Tuesday’s racing after a weekend snowstorm buried the track. About 1000 cars remained stranded in the parking area. If roads are cleared, racing could resume Wednesday. track operations will focus first on road access while the track itself can be cleared in six hours.

Bowie Marty Meyer Ana Baltimore

Sunshine Selections By USTED PRESS Tariner Tim

In a quirky era list the USTED PRESS outlines Sunshine selections featuring names like Tim, Mele Sev, Bors Winner, Bille Roman, Pele Hartley and others. The note mentions figures such as Admiral Jose, Gratie Brown and Curve Master along with odd terms like Puffed Fabric and Thunderstreak.

USTED Tariner Tim Mele Sev Ehie Bors Bille Roman Tieriond Iny Pele Hartley Double Fark Mootsa King Cameron Sajtc Mas Imperiante Catton Creek Sam Gran Jose Gratie Brown Puffed Fabric Thunderstreak Hanos Curve Master Soafas Moondoz Mr. Phychic

New England Ski Conditions Report Highlights Powder and Cloudy Days

A scattered snow forecast for New Hampshire and Vermont ski areas shows powder at many resorts with excellent to good conditions. Notable spots include Cannon, Franconia Notch, North Conway, Laconia, Manchester, Stowe, Killington, Smugglers Notch, and Woodstock with fresh powder, light to moderate clouds, and mostly favorable terrain reports.

Francosda Cannon Tovak Peer Claude Fraxconia Reilla Jackson i Shaw Laconia North Conway Binrhand Manchester Vallere Middlebcry College Noth Troy Jay Peaky Retland Stowe Snow Pxcetent Windsor Aseutieys Paver Pawder Cloide Eveetent Woodstock Sinewie Powier Cloudy Cellens Eveelion Mascachusetts Amesbury Hackers Mohawk Trask Skiwaye Aldhase Maverhild Bradford Towse Ehands US Pitt Tate

Unclear local notice with mixed gibberish and names

Fragmentary text lists scattered names and odd phrases such as Hialeah Selections FD PRESS 1 and Mars Lawter while other items like Jewels Reward and Alhambra Hubcap appear. no coherent event or facts emerge from the legible content.

FD Press Mars Lawter T. Levillation Tre Witermoonvine Alhambra Burraucracy Hare Raiez

NCAA Tourney Set With No Segregation In Charlotte

NCAA officials announced there will be no segregation for players or spectators at the upcoming regional tournament in Charlotte. Temple’s athletic director Josh Cody and NCAA committee head Chet Welchel said players will live and eat together, and audience seating will be integrated. The decision followed earlier pressure from Temple and comes amid broader debates over race and hosting sites.

Charlotte N. C Philadelphia Temple Univerrsity Josh Cody Temple J Chet Welchel Charlotte's Chamber of Commerce Cody New York Temple Rodgers NCAA Chicago Walt Byers Citizens’ Committee Davidson Scott Welcher Coliseum Dutch Lonbarg University of Kansas Ovens Auditorium Dutch Lonborg United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

Romulo Hugh Fullerton, JR The Associated Press William H. Beatty Oma CMF Otmer Wevera Ai Califorsia Sultan Maken Omestacton Isso Sultan Coa Paul Fuller Peter Potter Fullers Earth Mig Peters Potters Cay Rae Benae Ye Oldham England Eprrarh Shell Gil Berner Shell Research T.A.D. Jones & Co., Inc Bobsy Feller Ideal Tires Sidney F. Brown Kaufman Bros Ite IDEAL Nashua Ferranita Petesserece Marchogiana Leagie Rerirds Tan Qntal Verne Singe Hialeah Sunshine Park Bayt Dangels Mule Fime Iy Pina Harteek Ryan Mince Guerin Fair Peake Ace Meu Ran Bouguel Beaus Magic Tre Kee Peconic Juston Barels DJ Prospector King Mighty Wad Maestra Hautack Wenanal Contreras Ambers Folly Heracley Aetan Sianski Androb Jlaste Fliget Aniair Andre Jody Sip Rosselare P. Rokaris Charyng Spartan Mande Ourth Helipal Olive Passyunk Pienecress Plack Shield Sam Slick Althay Incinhowen Hun Bun Kean Freedom Boy T Bucknell Bouimetic Willys Pal Pender Fred Saucy Kkellyx bBalevne Rico Bronte Whit Ut Mobell Master Borne Ussery Iniraas Reval Herm Reman Ralite Heathertone Thought Jabneh Martini Viscount Vitahoquette Atkinson Marchand Rit Jr Persiar Claw Tropic King Sandye Joy Tulsan Black Hse Sweet Brand Vinson Gilbert Hoptu Robertson the Abo Grudge Batavia Rest Youday Dwargarty Rellio Secona Tal Ind. Rats Town É. Young Musily Muwim MuWen Rosendahl Laure Pof Lind Queen J tRula¢gu Meadow Wick Vol Dash J. Sublily Wind N Wave Balisande Ted Jarves Walker Alootam Casathe Hell Clatate Heart Trochanter Sandy Hookfield Beau Kay Smith Clark detRoyal Punch Proent Bill's Mise Namie Pal East Wicks Sta Dever Sound Pattveake A du Jid Rueth Shek Knight Gross Aboran J Am Handy John Kum-On-la Bentel Thunderbird Osagian Youngstown Telo Miss Cuantos Loys Clemens Lord Thompy Son Mighty Epic Briar Creek Leila Jean Soviety Sal NTH Pate Phares Tracey Barre Cassidy Algo Northern Oak Font Royal Ryan Andy Ramante Verna Reattlbrorg Hogimeks Heartweleville Ctiren Exresien Jeffersonville Exmingutess Nateys Cellen Hialeah Selections Faragiele Larier Rorling Stemtings Tenning Pines George Tothee Larry's Miner Heagne Toral Drnring Ale Ensing Cruise He Winners Nercancel Warren Institute Technical School Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport Conn Seagram Psea Emied Stillers Compty Reit York
Search Courier

Search the Bridgeport Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgeport Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication