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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1968
Page
11
Fairfield Prep eyes the MBIAC title with a critical road game against Harding. The Jesuits seek a win to extend their 16 game streak and move closer to a second straight championship while Harding must upset to reach CIAC. Key matchups include Prep starters Fitzsimmons Foley Bukowski Chalko Sulzycki with Hal Smith ready off the bench.
Tonight Fairfield Prep faces Harding Central at Bullard Havens while Masuk meets St Josephs Trumbull hosts Stamford Catholic in a top Western Division clash Stamford Catholic leads the division with a 13 2 record Trumbull seeks revenge after a 12 point loss in the first meeting Central plays Bullard Havens Hilltoppers Gene Mack and Tom Sparks lead Central with 1 000 point totals St Josephs hopes Jim Driggs returns from a sprained ankle for Masuk Christ the King aims for a second straight win against Wright Tech
Fairfield University Stags defeated St Francis of Loretto 87 to 82 in a tense home game. Sophomore Frank Magaletta hit key three pointers and fouls down the stretch while Bill Snodgrass added 21 points to seal the win and hurt the Frankie’s NIT hopes.
Eli Whitney upset Bullard-Havens Tech Tigers 75 56 in Hamden as Whitney sank seven straight free throws in the final seven minutes to pull away. Jim Henderson led Bullard H sin with 19 points and 15 rebounds while Dan Teel paced Bullard-Havens with 17 points.
New Canaan High School secured second place in the FCIAC Eastern Division with a 70 to 68 win over Warde last night. Bob Saunders sank the decisive bucket with four seconds left as New Canaan advances to face Stamford Catholic and Stamford in a regional tournament.
Cosmo Tacovazzi of Scranton Pa is named commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Football League on a three-year deal. He previously held a one-year term and must divest from his Westchester Bulls stake. The ACFL plans an eight-team 1968 season beginning August 31 with reelected officers named at the meeting.
Kolbe High School seals a 63 62 win over Wright Tech of Stamford as Glen Lyons sinks two free throws with 33 seconds left. Rich Caraszi led Wright Tech with 27 points while Brian Jerome scored 20 for Kolbe, who finish 6 11 despite a strong late push.
Philadephia 76ers face the Seattle Supersonics at the Spectrum as Wilt Chamberlain aims to reach career totals of 3,000 assists and 25,000 points with 29 points needed to hit 25,000.
Warnaco defeats Schick Razor 82 to 65 in the B division of the YMCA Industrial basketball league at Bullard-Havens gym. Former Central High star Bob Murphy scores eight field goals and 11 free throws to pace Warnaco, with Frank Goldschmidt and Dennis Lipickas providing strong support. Schick's Yasinski gets help from Tom Grim.
Detroit star Dave Bing, the NBA leading scorer, is expected to play tonight against the Chicago Bulls after medical staff cleared him from a recent hospitalization for chest pains. Earlier tests suggested a muscle pull then a cold in the back.
Idaho N the 4-5 favorite took command early and won Roosevelt Raceway’s $4,000 pace Monday night by two and a quarter lengths over Barkley Square. Time was 2.05 4/5 for the mile. Owner L-Bar Stables and Alexander Borrelli of New York bred the 10 year old. Purses paid $3.60, $2.60, and $2.20 with Barkley Square earning $2.80 and $2.40 and Mr. Rudiong $2.80 for show.
Long Island University remains undefeated at 19 straight wins after a 68-52 victory over the University of Bridgeport at the UB Harvey Hubbell gym. Luther Green scored 21 and Larry Newbold 19 as LIU’s stifling defense limited UB to 35 percent shooting.
Norwalk Green Wave broke a 27 27 halftime tie with an 18 point third period to defeat Ludlowe 60 53 in an FCIAC Eastern division game. Torian led with 26 points, Miller added 24 as Norwalk improved to 7 11 while Ludlowe ended at 6 12. In the junior varsity, Norwalk won 78 58.
Boston Celtics General Manager Red Auerbach praised Calvin Murphy after a scouting trip, saying he would draft the Niagara star despite his 5 10 height. Murphy scored 50 points against St Peter's, hitting 16 of 30 from 16 to 25 feet as Auerbach cited his clutch shooting and dribbling.
University of Bridgeport notes Lipson and Parkin lead a comeback as Saint Francis Po wrestles a defense in a crowded college basketball slate. Final: LIU.
Bryant College built a late 12-4 run in the final three minutes to beat Sacred Heart 97-84 on the Indians home floor. Don Gray and George Yates sparred for Bryant, while SHU got 18 from Collins and Moore and 21 rebounds from Moore as the Sharks fell to 16-8 and Bryant to 15-4.
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