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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1958

Page

12

Savitt Wins National Indoor Tennis Title in Five Set Final

New York Feb 2 UP Big Dick Savitt of South Orange New Jersey defeated Budge Patty in a five set national indoor singles final to reclaim the title. Savitt won 6-1 6-2 1-6 4-6 6-3 after a grueling 2 hour 5 minute match. He previously took the crown in 1952.

New York Dick Savitt South Orange N. J Budge Patty Paris Savitt Patty Denmark Kurt Neilsen U.S Californan Jersey Gardnar Mulloy Miami Reginald Weir Mulloy Barry MacKay Dayton Ohio Grant Golden Evanston Lil Sidney Schwartz Kurt Nielsen Berkeley Bell Cresskill Edgar B. Neve

Cage Officials Meet Schedule at North End Boys Club

The Fairfield County Board of Approved Basketball Officials meets tonight at 7 30 at the North End Boyl Club with President Bob Balla presiding.

Fairfield County Board of Approved North End Boyl Club Bob Balla

Signature Loan Plan Offers Bill Consolidation

Mike Sydoriak of Signature Loan Co advertises 25 to 600 dollar loans with a plan to merge 1958 bills into one monthly payment, often halving payments. An exclusive feature promises interest cancellation during unemployment or sickness after 14 days with a certificate of guarantee.

Mike Sydoriak

Demaret Takes Lead In Houston Classic

Jimmy Demaret fired a three under par 69 to grab a two stroke edge at 209 after 54 holes in the Houston Classic Invitational. He led Marty Furgol, Roberto De Vicenzo, and others on a muddy Memorial Park course as Mazur faded from the 36 hole lead.

Houston Jimmy Demaret Demaret Marty Furgos Lemont, Jr Roberto de Vitenzo Mexico City Pete Mair Pete Mazur Buffalo N. C Memorial Park Furgel de Vicenza Mazurs Mazur Furgo Don Finsterwald Tequesta Fla Jay Hebert Sanford Jimmy Clark Laguna Leach Calif Henry Ransom St. Andrews Shelly Mayfield Westbury Domaret Furgol Irons Dewey de Vicenzo Bob Goalby Darién Conn Jirkmy Demaret Kiamesha Lake Ety Doherte Je Vincenzo Mber Marty Furgat Lemont Jar Hebert Via Jon Finstenwald Tequestana THIER Tiave Tagan Orlando Fin Miton Marusic Webster Grove Oliver Canton Mays Non Gaalbsanen Prank Stranahan Toledo Oie Gene Litter Blan Leonard Vantuaeer Boo Fred Hawkins Bi Paso Tex Pete Maur Buffath N.Y Ken Ventuel Gan Feandees Tom Nelpuue Cincinnati Bie Pat Earl Stewart Fort Lauderdaye Tarda JS. Harrison St. Louis Johnny Po Shreveport

Clover Magicians Rout Vikings 62 to 22

Clover Magicians defeated the Vikings 62 to 22 at Wooster Junior High gym. Dalvak led with high point total, Halkovic added 12, while Richie and Ronnie Kronanski contributed 1 and 10 points respectively amid a balanced scoring effort.

Clover Magicians Vikings Wooster Dalvak Halkovic Richie Ronnie Kronanski Ah Clover i Miaes KR. Reensk Ang Rirklard Krher VolWak Lnivin Sg

Celtics defeat Royals 37 to 5 in JCC league action

In Jewish Community Center Card Basketball League games yesterday, the Celtics beat the Royals 37 to 5 while the Warriors defended against the Knicks 33 to 23. Ligeman and Friedman led the Celtics with 12 and 11 points respectively, Golden added 2 for the Warriors.

Celtics Royals Fie Warriors Knicks Ligeman Friedman Golden

Maplewood Defeats Jefferson Combine In Low-Scoring Match

Maplewood won easily over Jefferson School 145 to 11 in a Little Fellows Recreation basketball game at Whittier School gym. Wallack, Hughes, and P Ardito led the Whippets with strong scoring, as St Stephen’s defeated St Augustine’s 48 to 21 and Lonefellow beat Black Rock 32.

Jefferson School Little Fellows Recreation Whittier School Wallack Hughes P. Ardito St. Stephen St. Augustine's Lonefellow Black Rock

Orcutt Swim Team Loses Dual Meet at New Haven

The Orcutt Boys' Club swimming team fell to New Haven Boys Club 47 28 in a Saturday dual meet at New Haven. Orcutt plans to end the season Wednesday with a 7 PM meet against Stratford High School JV at the Orcutt pool.

Orcutt New Haven Stratfoid High School JV Tankmen

Brattleboro Invitational Ski Jump crowns Art Devlin

Art Devlin of Lake Placid won the Brattleboro invitational ski jump with jumps of 218 and 215 feet totaling 211.2 points. Roy Sherwood finished second, while Einar Dohlen and Phil Wheeler earned top placements in other classes. Betsy Snite led American women in the two day white ribbon tournament.

Brattleboro Art Devlin Lake Placid N. Y Devlin Einar Dohlen University of New Hampshire Dohlen Phil Wheeler St. Lawrence University Dave Farewell University of Massachusetts Fietcher ‘Manley Middlebury University Philip Dunham Clarence Remington Pineland Robert Hein Telmark Roger Dion Lebanon Outing Club Charles Tremblay Keene, N. H St, Marnz Switzerland Betsy Snite Norwich America

Brown-Echevarria Match to Open Havana Arena Telecast

World lightweight champion Joe Brown meets Orlando Echevarria in Havana as the first overseas sports event aired live to a U S audience on ABC TV The Havana card features notable boxers and broadcasts for viewers across the United States including Ortiz Tibbs and a big slate of European bouts with Archer Russo and others.

Joe Brown Havana Orlando Echevarria Sports United States ABC Brown Rafael Sastre Cisco Archer-Russo Dumont Brown-Echevarria Abc-Tv Ortiz-Tibbs NBC Radio TV

St Charles wins in overtime thriller

St Charles edged St Patrick 2 24 in an overtime in the Little Fellows Recreation league at Sheridan school gym. Larry Carroll hit the overtime field goal and scored 14 points to lead St Charles. Watersville defeated St Cyril's 36 to 1 and Samuel Johnson beat St Michaels 27 to 22.

Larry Carroll St. Charles St. Patrick's Little Fellows | Recreation Sheridan Carroll Watersville School St. Cyril's Samuel Johnson St. Michael's ST. Pathiek's Paul An Marinara Cannell Dot Waite Giannini Tworkwikt Oacenne Gleason WAL Trhsell ST. Cvress von Vedereci F Reilly Vingardis Thommkins Oolanade Smele ST. Michaels

YMCA Golf Classes Begin Under Jack McGoldrick

New six week golf instruction courses offered by the YMCA under director Jack McGoldrick. Sessions run Monday and Tuesday evenings 7 to 10 and Monday afternoons 2 to 3 with private lessons and driving range access. Contact the YMCA Program office for details.

YMCA Jack McGoldrick

Sunshine Selections By UNITE PRESS

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Unite Press Monte Cassino Alma Peck Lunbinus Mas Froficsome Sbubia Buset Geore Evert Pete Harder Pedresat Resiterat Guided Bank Hees Toahte Ann Sowelt Hee Guider Ranvh

Sheridan Five Loses to Johnson Quintet

Samuel Johnson basketball team led from start to finish, defeating Sheridan School 38 to 23 in the Junior Recreation league for their ninth straight win. Fisposito scored 16 to top the Johnson lineup while Caldarola stood out for the losers. Hallen won by forfeit over Thomas Hooker in another scheduled game.

Samuel Johnson Sheridan School Junior Recreation Hcague Fisposito Caldarola Hallen Thomas Hooker School Maple Roor Ar Rms Wallace & GE Vetikos Girowit Cf Biante Dreaabenat Basauet i A Ereteine Minato Morini Cathie Tesan At Facto

Hialeah Selections Reported By United Press

Notebook of horse names and handlers from Hialeah selections lists numerous horses and associated figures in a terse, fragmentary United Press roundup. The readable items include Bay Point Fleer, Apache Chief, Colonel Av, and Pucker Up among others with trainer or rider notes interspersed.

United Press Fauehelmvent Dereur Romopolis Bay Point Fleer aGgie Cain Galaren Lanse Cybher Kett Thane Chark Arties Pucker Amovet Happy Princess Toby RB Nopes Hope Promethean 9 Anitana Forks Sea Tair Taina X

Terry Craw Sparkles As All-Stars Score Big

Bridgeport All-Stars led by Terry Craw's 24 points defeated Springfield Mass Jewish Community Center 76 to 58. Jim Chickavary scored 29, Al Smith 14, and Jim Lambert 12 as Bridgeport built an early lead and widened it after halftime.

Terry Craw Bridgeport All- Stars Jewish Community Center Springfield Mass Bridgeport Cagets Bridgeport Jim Chickavary al Smith Jim Lambert BET Jaknean Rentaese

Little Sport S eee Little Sport S eee eels

Fragmentary sports item mentions eels and Little Sport with unclear details. No identifiable people, teams, places, or outcomes are readable enough to summarize into a valid card.

Boston College Leads New England Cardinal in NCAA Bid

Boston College earned an at large NCAA major college berth after its 73-68 win over Holy Cross, joining Connecticut as New England teams in the tournament hunt. Brandeis will play in the NCAA small college event after a 16 1 record expansion, while Dartmouth pursues another Ivy automatic bid as Providence and Holy Cross fall from consideration.

Associated Press Boston College Brandeis Connecticut Dartmouth New England Holy Cross Providence College Eagles Crusaders John Magee Boston University Providence St. Peter's Jersey City Marquette Milwaukee Boston U American International Evansville Ind Massachusetts Dartmeth Penn Princeton Harvard Quakers Gamos N.H. Court Brown Worcester

Hawks Aim For 10th Straight In Biddy League Showdown

Three games pace the Bridgeport Biddy League at Brass Recreation Center as second round play unfolds. Unde feated Bud Han non's Hawks seek their 10th straight win against John D A u ria's Celtics in the 7 pm feature. The Celtics, led by sharp shooters, hope for an upset while the Knicks chase a share of second with a win over the winless Pistons at 5 30 pm. Royals vs Lakers ends the evening for third place in the second round standings.

Brass Recreation Center Hawks Celtics Bud Hannon John D'Auria Knicks Pistons Royals Lakers

Softball Pitching Clinic At YMCA Tonight

A softball pitching clinic will be held at the YMCA tonight at 7:30. Johnny Spring and Howie Wieland, star hurlers for the Raybestos Cardinals, will direct the session which is free to men and women softball pitchers in the area.

YMCA Johnny ‘Spring Howie Wieland Raybestos Cardinals

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