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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1967

Page

6

Twin Bill Tomorrow Brakettos Chiefs End League Seasons

The Raybestos Brakettes and Paramount Chiefs close regular-season play with a doubleheader at the North End Boys Club. Brakettes face Portsmouth NHL at 4 p.m. led by Lopiano and Joyce, while Chiefs meet Waterbury Rens at 5:30 p.m. hoping to end a three-game skid.

Raybestos Brakettes Paramount Chiefs North End Raybestos New England Portsmouth NHL Chiefs New England Basketball Association Waterbury Rens Lopiano Joyce Donna Lopiano Joan Joyce Brakettes Brenda Reilly Ann DeLuca Brakette Diane Wynns Willie Roze Fidella Riccio Marge Whitehead Paramounts

Palmer Extends Tucson Open Lead with 67 66 rounds

Arnold Palmer stretched his Tucson Open lead to three strokes at the halfway point after carding a 67 following a 66 in rounds two and one at Tucson National Golf Club. Chuck Courtney stood at 36-36 through 36 holes, three behind, as frost delayed play and groups with incomplete rounds prepared to finish the next day.

Tucson Ariz UPI Arnold Palmer Palmer Chuck Courtney la Jolla Calif Dave Stockton San Bernardino Courtney Bob’ Charles Christchurch New Zealand John Schlee Sun City Bruce Crampton Paul Bondeson Palm Springs West Greene Knoxville Tenn Charles Sifford Los Angeles E. J Dutch) Harrison St. Louis Rod Funseth Spokane Wash Ai Fermaont Clevar Davis von Wilka Mcintosh Bob Charles Dohn Schlee Lesko Roberihh Paul Bondeschorse Isa de Borie Allen OG Ostorkowski Bert Greene Johnson Charles Sitford R.allen Oo Dutch Harrison Hawkins Obo Aclita Randy Glover Mivier Barber rHonuero Dole Douglass Kampila Carl Tammy Jacobs Gill Granomé AL Gelberger Fortune O Wilson Bob Harris Markova Fontaine Pele Brown Cody Hall Bill Opden Pollard Good Czremerynski Low Graham Thilo OD Macklow Roy Pace Shalntag Rotunda Jim Ferrier Joe Taylor Jim Wlechers Moore Tool Dove Marr Mike Fetchick J. Jayne Murphy Ohilinski Sibley McGuigan Tearne Bissick Lubes Binnerkeskle Watkier Spitz Supple Mohalka Seradola Reiner Weglarz

LIU Accepts Berth In NCAA College Play

Long Island University earned a third straight NCAA College division berth as Tri-State League champions with a 16-3 overall record and an undefeated league mark. The Blackbirds advance to the tournament with finals set for March 15 to 17 in Evansville Indiana. Opponent and site to be announced after all berths are filled.

Kansas City, Mo UPI Long Island N.Y National Collegiate Athletic Association New York Blackbirds Evansville Ind Kentucky Wesleyan Akron University Lincoln University of Missouri

ULL Edges Fermont 41-38 In Dusty League Showdown

In the B National division at the Shehan Center ULL defeated Fermont 41-38 as Bridgeport Machines beat Moart Tool 47-40 and Handy and Harman topped Producto Machines 45-40. ULL led 26-16 at halftime and held on despite Fermont’s late rally with team foul shooting and key scorers contributing.

United Nluminating Fermont Nca Shehan Center Ymca Industrial League Bridgeport Machines Moart Tool Handy and Harman Producto Machines ULL Fermont

Ruhling Hill Spark Eagle Five

American University basketball powered by guards Ruhling and Hill rolled to a 94-75 win over Fairfield before a capacity Fort Myer crowd. Ruhling scored 27, Hill 22 as the Eagles secured their 15th victory in 21 games, with Lucas adding 20 and rebounding edge. Fairfield’s Kenney led with 18 first-half points and Phillips added 20, but fouls and turnovers hampered the Stags as American pulled away after intermission.

Arlington American University Ray Ruhling Tory Fill Fairfield University Fort Myer Ruhling Eagles Washington, D.C Willie Lucas Stags Art Kenney George Bisacca Kenney Charlie Phillips Fairfield Hill Lutas Kyber Ruhting Flonr Larry Cirina Cirjina St. Bonaventre Madison Square Garden Phillips Bill Jones Cocaptain Bill Pritz Jim Tucker Art Beatty Lucas Wilton Barlow Fairfield Pischell Selesak Jones S Ubeolly VV Connors O Burcitt Crenshay Avucker Teague N2myers Bisson Pritz Adams

Bullard-Havens Triumphs Over West Haven 87-76

Bullard-Havens beat West Haven 87 to 76 as Bentley and Swift off the bench sparked a late surge. Tech battled injuries with eight players, saw several fouls, and finished strong behind Bentley’s six consecutive free throws and Swift’s nine points in a four minute stretch.

West Haven Charlie Bentley Robert Swift Bullard-Havens Tech Willie Murphy Junior Parmalee Carmen Lepore Danny Tech

Wilton Beats Barlow 68 50 In WCC Finale

Wilton high surged for 43 points in the second half to down Barlow 68-50 in the Western Connecticut Conference finale. Barlow led early at 16-3 and 26-25, but Wilton moved ahead 47-38 after three quarters as Tom Nessel had 16 points and 19 rebounds and Neil Pederson added 15 points and 19 rebounds.

Wilton High Barlow Falcons Warriors Wilton Tom Nessel Neil Pederson Caroms

Dave Patrick breaks four minute mile at NYAC meet

Dave Patrick of Villano Vale ran 3:59.3 to win the NYAC Games mile and share honors with world record holders Bob Seagren and Neal Steinhauer at Madison Square Garden before 15,382 fans. Patrick’s effort tops his prior 4:00.6 and his 4:01.9 rival Dick Romo finished second, while Tom O’Hara’s 3:56.6 meet record and 3:56.4 world indoor mark stand ahead of him.

New York UPI Villanova Dave Patrick Bob Seagren Neal Steinhauer New York Athletic Club Seagren Steinhauer Jim Kemp Madison Square Garden Jim Hines Patrick Dick Romo Southern California Striders Jim Ryun Kansas Ryun Loyola Tom O'Hara O'Hara Ryan U.S. Track and Field Federation

Suspensions Lifted by Track Czar After Arbitration

The sports arbitration board ordered 11 foreign born athletes suspended at the United States Track and Field Federation championship at Madison Square Garden Fed 10. The AAU and NCAA faced censure as the panel sought compliance across four cities this weekend. The four member board, chaired by Theodore Khee, announced the unanimous ruling in New York.

NEW York UPI Senate-appointed Sports Arbitration Board AAU NCAA United States Madison Square Garden Theodore Khee

Hawks Rally Past Bullets 133 132 in OT? No, late surge wins

Lou Hudson scored 24 in the fourth quarter to lift the St. Louis Hawks from a 21 point deficit and edge the Baltimore Bullets 133 132. Zelmo Beatty and Len Wilkens also totaled 24 and 25 points respectively in a high scoring showdown Hustling press forced Baltimore miscues as Hudson capped a local scoring record with 25 in the final period.

St. Louis Betimore Go FT GF Brahil Beaty Vo Egan Brags Ellis YZ Cidwilt Green Geurnowt Jhansi Hudson A Lghry Kron Acrin Silos

Pro Basketball Scores and Schedule Fragments

Philadelphia 27 and St. Louis 133 led by high scorers. Cincinnati and Baltimore close in 132 at Boston Los Angeles night matchup noted.

Philadalphts Cincinnati St. Louis Baltimore Boston Los Angeles

Eyre Royal Triumphs in Yonkers Feature

Eyre Royal won the Fleetwood Handicap at Yonkers Raceway in 2 03 4/5 as the even money favorite. Del Sasko trained and drove the six year old Hardy Royal horse for Harry L. Stillman of Chicago, paying $4.20 3.80 and 2.80. Valley Home finished second with $4.60 and $3.00, Hicki Hi was third. Double payoff 156.60. Adios Lutz and Frolic paid 13.80 and 16.80 in earlier races.

Yonkers N.Y UPI Eyre Royal Valley Home Hicki Hi Adios Lutz

Central Catholic Rip Christ the King 93 71

Norwalk favors depth to wear down Christ the King 93 71 as Central Catholic uses two platoons in a second half run. Kingsmen foul trouble fuels 84 32 Norwalk edge from the floor while CK draws 39 9 at the line. Jim Fazio 23 Barry Wallace 22 pace CK scoring in a lopsided nonleague tilt.

Norwalk Central Catholic Christ the King Cavaliers Kingsmen Norwalk Leam Jim Fazio Barry Wallace Christ the King Norwalk CATH Keane Wallace Reed Farlo McNeill Ziebo Fabrizio Rooney Connolly Spencer Birney Gorlland Lincoln Gustavsen

Masuk Cagers Dominate New Milford 68-58 In WCC clash

Masuk Panthers improved to 12-6 with a 68-58 win over New Milford on their opponents’ court. Barry Matey scored 19 and John D Ostilio 18 as Lloyd Matey and Ron Topping added 14 and 10. Masuk led 23-9, 40-18, and 51-38 while shooting 45 percent to New Milford’s 31 percent.

Masuk -Panthers Indians New Milford Barry Matey John D’ostillio Masuk Lloyd Matey Ron Topping Panthers Doug Willson Masuk New Kop Milford Couture Roberts Matey Darwin D'ostillio Tristan Meéddouch Topping Rogers Blerbower Russell Zoloskl Oao Burke Wia

Notre Dame Lancers Upset Central Hilltoppers On Home Court

Notre Dame led wire to wire in a 64 56 MBIAS victory as Tom Finch scored a season high 27 and Al Fischer perfect on 12 free throws to pace the Lancers. Rich Dobbs added a decisive three point play and defense, while Central’s Mack led all scorers with 28 in a hard fought game.

Lancers Notre Dame Tom Finch al Fischer Mbias Hilltoppers Central Finch Fischer Dobbs Rich Dobbs Alvin Clinkscales Gene Mack Mack Mack-Finch Hilltopper Lancer Tom Sparks Sparks Gary Mastronardi Horace Jenkins Doss Woller Johnson Oharris Snead A Holmes Curry

Staples Defeats Danbury 60-50 in FC IAC tilt

Staples Wreckers beat Danbury Hatters 60 to 50 in a Fairfield County matchup. Jeff Hooper led Staples with 22 points and Brian Bowes added 17 as Staples improves to 3-15. Danbury falls to 1-14. Staples built a 9-5 first-quarter lead and stretched it to 43-31 after three quarters, with Hooper scoring 10 in the third.

Staples Danbury High FCIAC Jeff Hooper Brian Bowes Wreckers Danbury John Ward Westport Hooper Marty Baran Hatters Bowes Ward John Anderson Staples Danbury Gfp GFP Young Reynolds

Stratford Clubbers Dominate Milford High 82-48

Stratford outscored Milford 82 48 in the Windup game of the season for both MABIAC teams played in Stratford. Osowski led Stratford with 19 points while Brecher added 18 and Slosar 16. Milford finished 3 13 in the Mets league and 4 13 overall. Jerey Lehman led Milford with 14. Stratford dominated on the boards 60 30 and outshot Milford 33 of 78 to 14 of 62.

Bentley Charlie Blank Dan Clifford Bridgeport Tech Blank Tom Gary Westies Teel Jed Perrin Francis Batlew Bod John Slosar John Osowski Ed Buecher Stratford Milford Mabiac North Paraders Mets Osowski Brecher Slosar Jerey Lehman Buecher Lehman Richard Wilson Dave Scire Paul Blatney Gong Frank Ruggerio

Bassick Bombs Law In 70 48 Victory Behind Howard Bassick

Howard Bassick led Bassick with 27 points and ten field goals as Bassick defeated Jonathan Law 70 to 43 on Law's home court. Bassick finished 9-10 overall and 8-8 in the league. Law finished 0-16 in league play and 16 games by season's end.

Chuck Howard Bassick High School Jonathan Law Howard Lions Milford Bassick Pat Muldoon Lawmen Harvey Herer MBIAC Law Devon Brian O'Dowd Elliott Alfaro Law Bassick GFP Nace Dimitruk Chadwick Thompson O'Dowd

Eastern League Takes Over At Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre franchise taken over by the Eastern pro basketball league for the rest of the season after owners surrendered control. League president Harry Rudolph cited failure to meet financial obligations and noted six new applications for the club. Wilkes-Barre record stands 14-11 with three games left. two players fined and suspended for missing All-Star game.

Hazelton UPI Wilkes-Barre Harry Rudolph Rudolph

Scholastic Results Holding 99 as Notre Dame Triumphs

A crowded set of high school basketball scores shows Notre Dame 64 over Central 65 and Stratford 82 over Fairfield Prep 101. Stamford, Ridgefield, Norwalk Catholic and many others posted varied results as teams jockeyed for position.

76ers Outlast Royals in 127-118 Victory

Philadelphia built a 14 point advantage in the fourth quarter and hung on for a 127-118 win over Cincinnati as Hal Greer poured in 32 points and Wally Jones added 23 with 10 in the final period. The 76ers trailed briefly in the late going before a 12-2 stretch sealed the game.

Cleveland UPI Thial Greer Wally Jones Philadelphia Cincinnati Royals 78Ers National Basketball Association Greer Jones 76Ers Royals Cincinnati Bill Cunningham Philo Chbrin Drkry Conghm Hrsion Love Guokos Lucas VO Jekson Robins Abnosin Smith Wiker Philadelphia Hui

College Basketball Scores From Various Matches

A summary of college basketball results featuring multiple games. Harvard defeated Colby 93 to 78. Trinity beat New Haven 93 to 87. Princeton downed Brandeis 35 to 83. North Carolina topped South Carolina 80 to 75. Rutgers beat Western New England 41 to 39. Cornell won over Stevens Tech 79 to 47. Army defeated Rhode Island 77 to 49. Other scores include Princeton 80, South Carolina 75. Brandeis 83, Harvard 78. North Carolina State 67, Albany State 67. Towson 95, Fairmont 94. Babson 72, Clemson 62.

Hamden Catholic Haugatuck Ansonia Shelton Southington Prainville Platt Windham Durham Atorgon Seymour Haven Southbury Woodbury Bulkeley Wethersfield Bristol Eail Manchester Coward Maloney Naugatuck Newington Glastonbury Purman Norwich Griswold St. Joseph Plainfield Windham Tech Lyman Woodstock Tourtellette Ledyard New Britain Pulaski Southington Plainville Windsor Rockville Palmer Mass Stafford Lifefield Brookfield American Fairfield Hortford Boles Harvard Colby Trinity New Haven Nelson Southern Conn Trenton State Middlebury Brandeis Princeton Columbia North Carolina South Carolina Army Rutgers Hawtherner& Western New England Harmiillon Stevens Tech Cornell Penn West Virginia Richmond Frostburg Bowie Brown Dartmouth Virginia Military Wm. & Micry Carnegie Tech Case Tech Sh Rider Adelphi Franklin & Marshall Albright DePont Aquinas & Lowell Tech Jersey City Bryan Babson Clemson North Carolina State Albany State Rochester Tech Merrimack Clark American International Boston Genitey Newark Rhode Island New Hampshire Worcester State Plymouth State MIT Amherst Brigham Young Utah Pikeville Campbellsville Akron Fairleigh Dickinson Shepherd Towson Fairmont Beckley Bethany W. Va Western Reserve Wilberforce Birefield Southern Mississippi Centenary Carthage &C Augustong Illinois Tech Winois Millikin Destrot Stillman

Harding Presidents trounce Bunnell 99-51 in JL victory

Jon Andera led Harding with 24 points as five starters hit double figures and the Presidents surged to a 67-point second half. Delaney Baldwin and Al Morris added six baskets each, Frank Norris five, and Bob Taylor nine second half points while Harding outboarded 58-18 and shot 62 percent after the break.

Harding MBIAC Bunnell Jon Andrea Delaney Baldwin al Morris Big Frank Norris Bob Taylor Pete Buchanan Rich Begen Bulldogs Andera Ernie Samuels Harding Bunnell Gep Gfe Moarvis Brorn Taylor

Fairfield Prep Dominates St Josephs 101 66 in Bench Win

Fairfield Prep crushed visiting St Josephs 101 66 to extend its win streak to 14 and reach 17 1 on the season. Tom Bukowski led Prep with 22 points and 21 rebounds while Jim Fitzsimmons added 29 points on efficient shooting. The Prepsters built a 62 41 halftime margin and pulled away 85 46 by the third period, with both teams finishing strong in a lopsided victory.

Fairfield Prep St. Joseph’s Fairfield University Tom Hamilton Prep St. Joe's Tom Bukowski Bukowski St. Joseph Jim Fitzsimmons Bob Sylvester Fitzsimmons Stratford Prepsters St. Joe's J Jim Connolly Wally Halas John Roberge St. Joseph's ST. Josephs Fflo GFP Loteavate Fitzsimmons U A Zg Healey 8 0 16 Bukowski Briggs Subevekt Kelly Cholko Ay B. Madden Foley Schrade Smith Alarcon Hamillton Roy Naveken Ogo Bogus Kohoul Flynn Yahner Andersen Lyddy

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