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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1958

Page

24

Bassick Tops Torrington In Industrial League Showdown

In a playoff night at the Brass Recreation Center the Bassick squad defeated Torrington 78-173 in a high scoring encounter. Lycoming beat Detroit Central 52-39 as SNET-Raybestos edged a tight clash 56-49 with a late burst to seal it. Remington Arms topped Jenkins 42-34 to reach the National division playoffs as Mitchell Carry and Bassick-Sthorsky awaited their Thursday fixtures.

New England Inympion Raybeston Brake Liners SNET Ymca Industrial League Brass Recreation Center Lycoming Detroit Centrals Snet-Raybestos Raybes Tog Ted Telephone Lads Fed Griesel DiMattia Squa Raphaely Hon Lindberg Detroit Arms Remington Arms Jenkins Bros Jenkins Crew Mitchell Carry M. Bassick Company Sthorsky J Batrestos Snet Mn E Undberg Taphaely Welerd Maly Esposito Jundon Zarber GiMoran Foil Wottert Soria Griscel Jennings Daly Fedor Oo Sermorr Contro LY Ocomin Garrare Goraex Deluca Rance Carrell Ore Vancho Io Fedorek Remingiow Arms Jenkins Grr Gamaral Robertson Malinewall Benedict Ochman O Martin Kurimaky Carley Strang G Stable Polancik Tarranting Giccarai Romers

Perez Stops Boardman In Boxing Bout

Brooklyn’s Lulu Perez stops Larry Boardman in the second round after a left hook to the jaw. Perez, who suffered left side pain, was down at the end of the fifth round before continuing. doctor advised X rays to check for rib fractures.

Parr Beach Fiz Perez Alexander Robbins Perez Bret

Ward Wins New England Junior Welterweight Title

Hartford fighter Steve Ward, 23, edged Teddy Davis over 12 rounds to take the New England Junior Welterweight crown 55-54 on referee Guido Franciamore’s score. Ward improves to 36-4, Davis loses for the fourth time. Bobby Lincoln halted George Ross in the eight round semi final.

Hartford Steve Ward New England Teddy Redtop) Davis Guido Franciamore Asonville Ward Steve Davis Bobby Lincoln New Haven George Kid) Ross Lincoln

Blades Rally To Beat Ramblers 2-1 In Eastern Hockey Clash

New Haven Blades upset Philadelphia Ramblers 2-1 at the arena as Claude Boiseau scored with 19 seconds left for the margin. Don Perry opened the scoring late in the third period with Ray Savard assisting.

Philadelphia New Haven Blades Philadelphia Ramblers Claude Boiseau Don Perry Ray Savard

Warriors Clinch Third With 132 110 Win Over Knicks

Philadelphia Warriors crushed the New York Knicks 132-110 at Madison Square Garden to solidify third place in the Eastern division. George Yardley scored 44 points, Tom Gola 23, and Arizin 20 for the winners. Cliff Hagan led New York with 34. Detroit Pistons beat St Louis Hawks 114-111 in the opener.

New York Philadelphia Warriors New York Knickerbockers Madison Square Garden National Basketball Association George Yardley Detroit Pistons St. Louis Hawks Knicks Philadelphia Warriors Hut Philadelphia Jack George Woody Lauldsberry Paul Arizin George Tom Gola Arizin Ken Sears Pistons Dick McGuire Nat Clifton Detroit Cliff Hagen Hawks Bob Pettit Clifton Pettit Jack McMahan Yardley Ariz Naulse Grabowski Suidetery Ronnbluth Fporlsiat Johnston Felix Georgeg Israc Colar Braunz Beck Guerin Dempesyg aMetanng Dunn OD O OjSobieg Ao McGulrey Martine Noble

Silky Sullivan Wins Arcadia Warmup in Close Finish

Silky Sullivan narrowly defeated his rivals by a half length in the Three Rings Purse at Arcadia California. The crowd of 26 566 braved the cold as the star horse unleashed a late burst on the final stretch turning six and a half furlongs in a sensational 1 22 5. The result serves as a prep for the Santa Anita Derby with a $100 008 purse looming.

Arcadia Calif Silky Sullivan

Bassick Tops Torrington In Class A Tourney Thriller

Danny Morello scores 34 points to lead Bassick High School Lions past Torrington 78-73 in New Haven arena opening round CIAC State Class A tournament. Morello outplays Torrington star Fred Bredice 33 points as Bassick gains a 16th win with Kleinman and Jacobson sparking late rally and clinching the victory.

John Johansen New Haven Arena Danny Morello Bridgeport Bassick High School Lions Torrington Red Raiders CIAC Morello Fred Bredice Bredice Naugatuck Valley Len Kleinman Bassick Dick Sme John Jacobson Basisick Kleinman Dave Frauenhofer Frauenhofer Jim McElhone McElhone Jacobson Eddie Romatzick Bredicer Smedick MclIhone Eddie Ramatzick Paul Bergman Bridgeport Lions Assumption Holy Croce Lad Georsetown Boston Roratana Rte Ltaget Saareps Holy Cross Se Mecfafone S. High Roly Croty Kanem Bob Titzarin Coffey Wiliams Frauenwofer Hertog I. Sg Leckerr Fairfield Hols Crosston Notre Dame Fordham Georgetown

Sterling Teams Busy With Youth Basketball Schedule

The Sterling House Little Fellows Pee Wee and Midget All Star teams meet Jewish Community Center squads on the JCC court this afternoon with times listed for each game. Thursday features interclub play against Middle Street Boys Club and YMCA Juniors contests, plus table games overseen by Bill McBride and Jim Kish. The Sterling Intermediates face Orcutt State at 7 p.m. tonight.

Sterling House Little Fellows Jewish Community Center JCC Middle Street Bill McBride Jim Kish YMCA Sterlings Sterling Intermediates Orcutt

UB Quintet to Face Elm City Team Here

The University of Bridgeport hosts New Haven State Teachers College at the UB Gym at 8:30 PM in the final home game of the season. UB’s 12 7 team looks to win five at home and improve to 6 6 at home, while Elm City 12 7 aims to rebound after a loss to Albany State Teachers College.

University of Bridgeport New Haven State Teachers College Herb Glines Purple Knights Fairfield University Brass Recreation Center New Haven Frosh Gus Seaman Purple Knightss Bridgeport Owls Albany State Teachers College At Albany D'Ambrose Owl Don Parelli John Saffo Ken Lombardo Bob McAlpine Elm City New Haven Hal Hellerman Fairfield

Brass Girls Rout St Vincent's 64 49 in YWCA Play

Bridgeport Brass defeated St. Vincent's 64 to 49 led by Chernesky with 36 points and Charabini 16. Means scored 31 for St Vincent's as Sikorsky’s Telephone Company girls won 58 to 18 behind Skudlarek's 18.

Bridgeport Brass Chernesky St. Vincent's YWCA Charabini Krish Means Telephone Company Sikorsky Lassies Skudlarek Vanced Bet BRASS Gyfr Brayaich Cnareninit Rogocinski Lernesks Spear Sasey Wilson Onarchese Frisbie Smilidnee Fatrell Yakowicz Wowardg Clalar Bowes Oon Roza Q Saude Oj Moran Ao Oo Ryan Telephone OO Strorsky Crowley Kelly R Realwien Et Moran Hannon OlKotest Wilmotg

Parochial All Stars to Face Notre Dame in City Gym Showdown

The Parochial League All-Stars meet Notre Dame Freshman basketball Friday at 6:45 p.m. in the Notre Dame gym. Parochial lineup includes Diale Dwyer Dizenzo Costello Petite James Buswell Stillings Lee. Coach Tagatac will lead the Parochials and Cullen will direct the Notre Dame squad.

Notre Dame Stonehill Kings College Bill Diale St. Charles Joe Dwyer Sacred Heart Bryant Dizenzo Ist. Augustine's Paul Costello J Ron Petite St. Mary's Bob ‘James St. Anthony's Leslie Buswell St. Patricks Dan Stillings Len Lee St. Ambrose ePedro Tagatac Charley Cullen

Wilbur Cross Dominates Stratford In Class A Tournament

Wilbur Cross of New Haven, ranked No 1, defeated Stratford's North Paraders 56 49 in the first round. Perne Hulteen and Multeen led Cross with 17 points each as the Governors built an 18 point third quarter lead. Robinson and Ross led Stratford with 12 points apiece and Robinson grabbed 11 rebounds.

New Haven Wilbur Cross High School Stratford North Paraders Perne Hulteen Dom Perne Bill Multeen Biggins Red Verderame Jerry Nolan Ted Robinson Dick Ross Perno Ithe Wilbur Cross Elm City Don Ferrara Ross Robinson Rose

Robinson Looks Good In Sparring Session

Sugar Ray Robinson boxed two rounds in Greenwood Lake New York as he trains for his March 25 middleweight title bout with Carmen Basilio. He sparred with Irish Bobby Lee and Lee Williams, with handlers saying he looked better than at any time since returning to training.

Greenwood Lake N. Y Sugar Ray Robinson Carmen Basilio Robinson I Irish Bobby Lee Lee Williams

Left Alone Triumphs In Bowie Feature Race

Leftalone, a three year old colt with a sparse record, produced his best effort to win a four length victory in the Bowie feature. The chestnut horse, coming from behind, moved to the lead midway through the six furlong sprint and drew clear under jockey Richard Gordon.

Leftalone Bowie Richard Gordon

Wethersfield Defeats Warren Harding 66 46 In NCAC Playoff Clash

Wethersfield High School rallied from an early deficit to overwhelm Warren Harding 68 to 46 in a Preliminary CIAC Class A game at Lyman Hall gym. Led by Ron Morrissette 19 points and Johnny Pinchera 15, the Eagles used strong rebounding and a late burst to seize a 38 29 lead and pull away late. Next meet Norwich Free Academy in New Haven on Thursday at 9 15 PM.

Wallingford Wethersfield High School Warren Harding Lyman Hall CIAC Wethersfield Harding Eagles Harding Cagers Norwich Norwich Free Academy New Haven Ron Morrissette Morrissette Johnny Pinchera Ken Stewart Pinchera Stewart Presidents Steve Miska Forrest Taylor Myles Goodson Harding Wethhale Tmoperc

Holy Cross defeats UConn in double overtime thriller

In Worcester Massachusetts Holy Cross upset NCAA tournament bound Connecticut Huskies 92-89 after double overtime Tom Ryan scored 22 points and Jack Whelan Art Andreoli and Joe Hughes sparked the comeback Holy Cross trailed 38-35 at halftime and 68-41 late in the second half CT tied the game 76-all and 78-all to force OT.

Worcester Mass Holy Cross Connecticut Huskies Tom Ryan Jack Whelan Whelan Art Andreoli Joe Hughes

Seattle and Loyola Earn NCAA At-Large Berths

Seattle and Loyola of New Orleans secured at large bids to the NCAA major college basketball tournament, joining Oklahoma State, Notre Dame, Pitt, Manhattan, and Boston College as at-large selections. The field grows to 11 teams with conference champions auto berths filling the rest and first rounds set for March 7-8 ahead of Evansville finals.

PACAS Seattle Loyola New Orleans Oklahoma State Notre Dame Pitt Manhattan Boston College Temple Connecticut Kentucky Idaho State St. Michael's Evansville Ind Adelphi New York Brandeis Waltham Mass Assumption of Worcester New Bedford Tech New Haven State Teachers Quinnipiac College of N. J Fordham St. John's Bkn Madison Square Garden Chieftains Rocky Mountain Border Sland West Coast Athletic Association

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