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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1958

Page

11

Goose Tatum Faces Tax Attachments After Exhibition

Harlem All-Stars star Goose Tatum confronted tax and other attachments arising from a Cincinnati exhibition last Sunday night. Internal Revenue agents seized 5 674 dollars for 1955 earnings and deputy sheriff attached 310 600 dollars tied to a dispute with Bil Spivey over a touring troupe contract. Tatum denies owing the money and court action may set the dispute.

Goose Tatum Brass Recreation Center Prince Tatum Cincinnati Internal Revenue Bil Spivey Kentucky Ohe Sesiibet Hiss Horkesters Spivey

ManueI Yeaza Given Big Flamingo Ride at Hialeah

Mexican jockey Yeaza to ride Jewel's Reward for Mrs Elizabeth Arden Graham in the Flamingo at Hialeah. Yeaza, known as The Slasher in the East, has a storied career including 303 winners in 1957 and a reputation for steel will and gentlemanly conduct.

Manuel Yeaza Everett Clay Hialeah Yeaza Elizabeth Arden Graham Ted Atkinson Suffolk Downs Mexico Willie Hartack Gomez Shoemaker Ycaza America

Local Class A tourney opens with four early games

Bassick faces Torrington and Stratford meets Wilbur Cross for the 1957 58 CLAC State Class A opener. Harding starts against Wethersfield with Naugatuck and Coward meeting in a second preliminary.

Bassick Stratford Harding John Johansen Lions Torrington North Wilbur Cross High School New Haven Wethersfield Steve Miska Lyman Hall High School Wallingford Wethersfield Eagles Central Connecticut Naugatuck Coward West Hartford Wethersfield High School Wilby Stanley Hartford Weaver Hillhouse Tereyville Greenwich Bristol New Haven Teachers College CIA Bob Hustek S. Lions West End Hustek Red Raiders Rave Fred Bredice Bredice Jim McElhone Dick Smedick Naugatuck Valley Loop Bill Borla Ron Richard Connie Donahue Bank Va Morelie Kieinman Basack Dias Needham North Paraders Jimmy Dias Larry Lazaro Steve Thrush Dick Ross Tali Ted Robinson Jerry Nolan Dewey Amos Dennis Craw Myles Goodson Jim Lomax Dick Salley Forrest Taylor Hartford Weaver Upstate Eagles Paul Schafer Ronnie Morrissette Deve Trout Dennis MacRae CoCaptain Bob Allen Johnny Pinchera

Unclear 47 IMCs and league listing from era page

Fragmentary OCR notes show a list of IMCs and league entries with names like Underwood, Brest, Warre, Bras, and several high averages. The text references a high school or club competition with electric or electrical shop names and possible team totals, but the readable portion is too garbled to identify a coherent event or outcome.

Ras Design Wats Warre, Bros Fikorske Underwood & Brest Flectric tetel_Gereraléctric Higa Technis Warrer Bras Niah Ind Mikutke Agi Ind Eee Milika Alechnes Breas Vx Rasiestos Underweed Vy Etrersiy

Oliver Captures Houston Invitational Golf Title

Ed Porky Oliver, a veteran who rarely practices, shot 67 to win the Houston Invitational with a 281 total, finishing one stroke ahead of Jay Hebert and Roberto DeVicenzo. Demaret faltered late while Oliver’s late birdies sealed the victory and $4,300 prize.

Houston Ed Porky Oliver Jimmy Demaret Orlando Fila Marty Furgel Lemont Demaret DeVicenzo Hebert Canton Mass Hesperia Calif White Sulphur Springs W. Va Frang’ Stranahan Toledo Ohio Milan’’ Marusic Webster Groves Johnny Pott Shreveport

Golf tourney leaders and scores detailed in late round results

Finsterwald shot 74 to move to 2 over par while Pott led with strong 68s and 72s. The field includes Mazur fading to 294 for 72 holes, with Olivet Hebert De Vicenzo Déemaret Fargo Ragan Strmnahan Narasse Venturi Leonard Marbert and others posting notable scores and money amounts.

Don Finsterwald Tequesta Fla Ken Venturi San Francisco al Besselink Grossingers N.Y Stan Leonard Vancouver B.C Slong Northville Mich Gene Li Wer Singing Hills Cat Finsterwald Pott Pete Mazur Buffalo N. Y Ed Olivet Canton Mast Jay Hebert Sanfor Roberto de Vicenzo Doc City Mex Jimmy Déemaret Kikimesna Lake Marty Fargo Lemoot DL Dive Ragan Orlando Fis Frank Strmnahan Toledo Milton Narasse Senaeel Oats Iris Dobesy Pott Marerevert Ta. I Equedia Fia Ren Venturi San Franciaco Uth Tink Pease Roasin Smsine Lia Cart Getsner Digkinson Anama City Beach Bob Resburs Bob Harris Wim A Tony Lena Napa Cart Tom Shepede

Middle Street Boys Beat St Stephen's 66 51 in League Play

Middle Street built a sixth straight win by defeating St Stephen's 66 to 51 in the Intermediate Recreation basketball league at Bassick High School. Jeffrey Evans led Middle Street with 18 points, followed by Orlando Coetas with 7. Bill Smith and Ron Terehesi led St Stephen's in the loss.

Middle Street Boys Club St. Stephen's Recreation Bassick High School Orlando Coetas Jeffrey Evans Bill Smith Ron Terehesi

Iona Gaels Rout UB Quintet 90 73

Iona Gaels defeated the UB quintet 90 to 73 in a decisive win during the annual Sports Night event. The outing showcased strong scoring from Iona and a solid defensive performance to secure the victory.

Iona Gaels UB Quintet

Iona Gaels Beat Bridgeport 73 in Tight Showdown

Iona Gaels defeated Bridgeport 73 to 63 in New Rochelle as Larry Blaney led with 22 points and Joe Coletto added 19. Bridgeport, next facing New Haven State Teachers College, trailed since early minutes in a game featuring zone defenses and strong Gaels scoring runs.

Danny Morella Leném Morella Greater Bridgeport Bullard- Havens Tech Kleinman Lions Eddie Romatzick Paul Bergman Wilbur Cross Dom Perno J Dom Sarcinelli Bill Kulteen Johnny Coppola Don Ferrara Red Verderame Bobby Mellotto Dick Proto Bobby Esposito Mike Nasti New Haven Melletto Hartford Weaver New Rochelle Iona College Gaels University of Bridgeport Gaels Toma Purple Knights Larry Blaney Iona Fitzgerald Porter Savarese Bob Leemer Joe Coletto Herb Giines Bridgeport New Haven State Teachers Hawks Knights Celtics Biddy Fairfield University Brass Recreation Bridgeport Brass Recreat Jim Lyddy Theltion Center Joel Battaglia Ted Lenty Sage Sulzycki Rine 7Skowitz Jos Dunn Jack Krancz Royals Lakers Krancz Dick Cody Bill Pritz Knicks Pistons Dave Inddia Dan ‘Cedrone Jim Brideau Hawks Celtes Sutzycks Harding Omac Giinacle Tadee Maretn Royals Tarera Parskeki Ier Bnite O Murpny Wlawawski Feere Tevin Tofimen Lee Oflemmine Binyat Valmtiag Suizyckt Istanite Piso Denorhue Ewley S'Bridean

Sterling Girls win title in cage loop

The Sterling House Girls claim the East Side Intermediate Recreation league championship with a 46 23 win over St Teresa's at Bondeson. Louise Schippeni and 12 points lead the scoring parade for Sterling while Mary Trautman and Jean Sorchiotti shine for the losers. Sterling IV Girls beat St Raphael 20 10 as Karen Hovan Cathy OConnell and Jame Kershaw pace the Jayvees.

Sterling House Recreation St. Teresa's Bondeson Louise Schippeni Mary Trautman Jean Sorchiotti Sterling [IV Girls St Raphael's Karen Hovan Cathy O’connell Jame Kershaw Jayvees iMary Vecchiarelli St. Raphael's

Yankees Sign Grim And Even Grim And Even

Bob Grim and Johnny Kucks signed with the New York Yankees while Mickey Mantle held out for a higher salary and played golf. Grim received a raise to 17 000 dollars and Bucks dropped to 10 000 dollars. Six Yankees remain unsigned including Mantle Skowron Maris Threaseberry Turley Byrne and Sturdivant. Sal Maglie began workouts and Don Larsen showed an impressive workout as camp opened in St. Petersburg Florida.

ST. Petersburgh Frs Bob Grim Johnny Kucks New York Yankee Mickey Mantle Mantle Lee MacPhail MacPhail Money MacPail Mickey Grim Bucks Bill’ Skowron Marv Threaeberry Bob Turley Tommy Byrne Tom Sturdivant Byrne Sturdivant Oklahoma City Sal Maglie New York Brooklyn Don Larsen

Warriors Triumph Over Lakers 110-95 in Bethlehem Debut

Philadelphia Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 110 to 95 in a National Basketball Association game played before 3,800 fans in Bethlehem Pa. The win pulled Philadelphia within 2 1 2 games of second place Syracuse Nats in the Eastern division and extended the Warriors lead over New York to three games. Paul Arizin led Philadelphia with 29 points while Dick Garmaker topped the Lakers with 18 of 17 free throws.

Bethlehem Philadelphia Warriors Lakers Philadelphia Syracuse Nats Warriors New York Dick Garmaker Larry Foust Minneapolis Tom Gola Woody Sauldsberry Joe Graboski Paul Arizin Garmaker Lakers Oma Philadelphia Meinnespoles GFP Grf Dempsey Vieonard St Dele Tuntley George Sertm Rosenbluth Reba Ele Teming Ra

Snowy New England Slopes Open After Fresh Powder

New England ski areas report good to excellent conditions with two to four inches of fresh snow and gusty winds, Canon Mountain noting up to 116 inches. Weather forecast calls for fog in the Berkshires and mild daytime temperatures, with colder conditions overnight.

Boston New England Canon Mt U.S Weather Bureau Immon Berkshires Massachusetts

Archer Stops Russo In 7th In New York Fight

Welterweight Jimmy Archer of New York halted Danny Russo on cuts in the seventh round at St. Nicholas Arena to seek a second victory over the Brooklyn rival. Police restored order after a postfight melee. promoter Teddy Brenner announced Archer would headline another TV bout on St. Patrick’s night March 17 with opponents to be named.

New York Jimmy Archer Danny Russ St. Nicholas Arena Brooklyn Pete Scalzo Russo Archer Alexander Schiff Scalzo Ulso Teddy Brenner Brenner St. Nick's St. Patrick's

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