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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1968

Page

11

Fairfield Stags Face Providence Friars in New Haven

Fairfield University’s Stags meet Providence College Friars in New Haven in a pivotal clash as Fairfield pursues a needed win to snap a skid. Providence, 10-12, relies on guard Al Hayes and center Tony Koski to counter Fairfield veterans and captain Sal Crenshaw as both teams bid for momentum.

Providence New Haven Iowa Fairfield University Stags Jimmy Walker Providence College Friars George Bisacca Friars Joe Mullaney DePaul Creighton Holy Cross LaSalle St. John’s Villanova St. Joseph Don Henderson Gerry McNair Bill Violant Kerzner Hayes Fairfield St. Joseph's Duquesne Georgetown Hawks Dukes Frank Magaletta Yonkers N.Y Magaletta Archbishop Stepinac High School Bill Jones Sal Crenshaw Larry Cirina Art Kenney

St Louis Edges New York in NBA Thriller

In an NBA slate focused on schedules, St Louis defeated New York 108 to 102 in a close game as other matchups listed include Philadelphia 127 and San Francisco 7 Cincinnati, Minnesota 102 Kentucky and Dallas versus Anaheim with night games noted.

NBA St. Louis New York Philadelphia San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles Minnesota Kentucky Dallas Anaheim

Hawks Topple Knicks in 108-102 Win as 76ers Rally

Philadelphia 76ers beat the San Francisco Warriors 127-107 to tighten their grip on the Eastern Division title race. The game featured standout totals for Chamberlain and Cun ningham, with Philadelph ia extending its lead to nine games or division clinch near.

Hawks Knicks Philadelphia UPI Philadelphia 76Ers San Francisco Warriors San Francisc Chamorin Atties Cunnaghm Helre VO Green Lorusso Greer Wo Lailin Goukas Ci Lee Jackson Iswistoon Jones Mullins Melchlonni Turner Wealker Warlick Tatas Philadelph Chamberlain Cunningham Greer Amelchionni Walker Attles Hetzel Lorussa Lee iAvilins San Francisca

Hawks Hold Off Knicks In Madison Square Garden Thriller

Don Ohl's 3:22 remaining free throws capped a St. Louis rally to beat the Knicks 103-102 at Madison Square Garden. Ohl also hit a 20-foot jumper to put the Hawks ahead 101-98 as New York failed to recover from a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter.

NEW York UPI Don Ohl St. Louis Hawks Knicks Madison Square Garden Ohl Ohi Hawks St. Louis Barnett Bealy Bellamy Bridges Snyder Cheshire Cnb Marding Glastonbury St._Souls Maloney Eerie Heart Kennedy Argent Frater Jackson Komives Kenneay Interoucy Paty Reed Russell van Arsdale Hudsog Oseilas Tormohlen Wilkens Elon Windsor Toto Icule Wethersfield, & P.nt

Bruins Rally To Beat Penguins 5 3 In NHL Showdown

Boston Bruins edge Pittsburgh Penguins 5 3 to tie the series at 2 2. Ken Hodge netted two second period goals as Phil Krake John Mckenzie and Fred Stanfield added scores while Paul Andrea George Konik and Bob Rivard found the net for Pittsburgh in the season finale between the clubs.

Pittsburgh UPI Ken Hodge Boston Bruins Penguins Phil Krake John Mckenzie Fred Stanfield Paul Andrea George Konik Bob Rivard National Hockey League Hodges Konik Hodge Wayne Awrey

Otzel earns 2nd team honors in all star league

Trumbull star Rich Otzel earns second team guard spot as Western Division and playoff champions Rippowam dominate the FCIAC Coaches All Star selections. John Wilson and Bruce Alter headline the first team for Ripppowam, with Ed Lane on the second unit. Other first team picks include Bill Jones Tom Crown Brennan Taylor and Pennington.

Rippowam FCIAC Ralph King Rippowanmi John Wilson Bruce Alter Wilson Alter Rippowan Ed Lane Greenwich Doug Torian Norwalk Jim O'Sullivan Stamford Danbury Bob Ward Bill_ Jones Brennan Taylor F—Mcmahor Tom Crown Stamford Catholic Bruce Aller F—Rippowam Fell Pennington l—New Cangon Rich Otzel Trumbull Poly Feroco G—Greenwich Ed Laone F—Ripponom Borg Torlon Fioh Word Roger Minton Rich Anderson Trumbull Ed Stone Pol Tatom Tein Jackson Ludiane Dave Linney Pete Sweeney Doug Forstrom Warde Jeff Hooper Rove Lindsay Staples

Wisconsin Bears Minnesota 94 82 in Big Ten clash

Wisconsin defeated Minnesota 94 to 82 as Jim Johnson scored 26 and Joe Franklin 20 for the Badgers who improved to 6 6 in the Big Ten. Minnesota’s Tom Kondla totaled 27 in the loss, its ninth league defeat against three wins.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Jim Johnson Joe Franklin Minnesota Johnson Franklin Badgers Tom Kondla

Ted Blair Honored By County Chapter

Fairfield County honors Ted Blair known as Mr Yale for football contributions. Event at Journey's Inn featured Mel Allen as master of ceremonies. presenters included Hall of Fame members and coaches from Yale, Bridgeport, Connecticut, Coast Guard Academy, and others. Numerous dignitaries and sponsors attended the tribute with brick donors named.

Brinska YALE Edwin Foster Ted) Blair Fairfield County National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Journey’s Inn Leff Mel Allen Blair Paul Blacie Yale Grid Larry Kelley Nick Condos Ted)Blair Journey's Inn National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame County Sheriffs’ Association Friends of Yale Cleveland Indians Paul Blache John Filip Voice of the Yankees Jim Crowley Four Horsemen of Notre Dame Fordham New Brunswick Nick Nicolau Bridgeport Carmen Cozza John’ner Connecticut Harry Shay Southern Connecticut Bill Loika Central Connecticut Coast Guard Academy Carl Selin Fred Stone George Condos John Scalzi Michael Boyle Shelton Ed Finn Greater Old Timers Athletic Association New Havven National Foundation New York ‘Touchdown Club Bill Stein New York Touchdown Club TD Club Rudy Redmont Peter Punch Jay Alexander Syracuse New York State Ed Dooley Bill Renner Michigan New York Giant Leland Shaffer John Staige Davis Virginia Joe Bartos Navy Joe Scannella C.W. Post American Football League Bill Celestina Jim McDowell Joe Vancisin Widdy Neate Murray Murdoch Harry Jacinski Fritz Barzilauskas Nick Zeoli Wilton Pat Caseria Stratford Ron Krause Laurel Crest Academy Joe Anzalone Stamford Catholic

Sterling House Resumes Senior Basketball League

Sterling House resumes senior basketball tonight at Stratford high gym with four games. Wreckers vs Hitching Post and Knicks vs Rams ville A.C. at 6 30, Giants vs Stonybrook at 7 30, Slinko s B&G vs Carroll s Sport Shop Hustlers at 8 20. Midgets play Herberts Saturday at 10 in Branford Open Tourney first round.

Sterling House Stratford High School Wreckers Hitching Post Knicks Ramsville A.C Giants Stonybrook Slinko B&g Carroll Sport Shop Hustlers Herberts Branford Wooster Junior High Johnson Junior High Lordship Honeyspot Franklin and Nichols School

Flood, Cardinals Reach $75,000 Pact for 1968 Season

Curt Flood, veteran center fielder of the St. Louis Cardinals, agreed to a 1968 salary around $75,000. He reports to spring training in St. Petersburg, Florida, while two regulars Jo Wan Javier and Cal Maxville remain unsigned. Flood had a standout 1967 season with a .335 average and 372 hits, setting a NL record with 226 consecutive errorless games before one miscue in game 227 after a collision with Brock.

ST. Louis UPI Curt Flood St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Jo- Wan Javier Cal Maxville Flood St. Petersburg Fla Cards Lou Brack Brockson

Mount Aerie Beats Park City Giants 71 to 60 in Senior League

Mount Aerie opened its Senior League campaign with a 71 60 win over the Park City Giants as Rico Williams scored 23 points. Lester Lancaster led the Giants with 25. Next games feature Mount Aerie vs Holiday Barbers and Middle Street vs Park City.

Middle Street Mount Aerie Park City Giants Rico Williams Lester Lancaster Park City George Newton Joel Sommervile Lenny Morales Aaron Daniels Charlie Bruce Mike Davis Morales

Trumbull Babe Ruth League to Sponsor First Clinic

The Trumbull Babe Ruth League will hold its first clinic registration March 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Trumbull High gym. President George Clark leads registration with Masuk High coach John Giampaolo directing instruction. Birth certificates and parent approval slips are required. participants must wear sneakers and bring a baseball glove.

Trumbull Trumbull High George Clark John Giampaolo Masuk High Clark

Calvin Murphy Invited To U S Olympic Trials

Niagara guard Calvin Murphy of Norwalk Connecticut was named among 48 players invited to the U S Olympic basketball trials. The NCAA noted 33 from the University division and 15 from the College division. UCLA players declined. The list names Ed Sindut Joe Heiser Jim McMillian Luther Green Larry Newbold and others.

Kansas City Jim McMillian Columbia Luther Green Larry Newbold Long Island University Murphy Houston Elvin Hayes Pete Maravich Louisiana State UCLA Lew Alcindor NCAA Walt Byers Alcindor Mike Warren Lucius Allen Byers Ino Rich Adelman Loyola of Los Angeles Bob Arnzen Notre Dame Dernis Black University of San Francisco Dave Schol Iilnois Charles Cott North Carolina Dan Smith Iowa State Ken Spain Westley Unseld Louisville Neal Walk Florida Jo Jo White Kansas Sam Williams Iowa Robert Dandridge Norfolk State Bill English Winston Salem John Gadfrey Abilene Christian Larry Jeffries Trinity Otto Moore Pan American Tom Niemeier Evansville Jerry Newsome India Na State Howard Pratt John Rinka Kenyon Cary Smith California State Dallas Thornton Kentucky Wesleyan George Tinsley Jerry Waugh Northern Iowa

Park and Recreation CYO Schedule Tonight

Park and Recreation Department lists games at Central High School tonight. St. Lawrence faces St. Catherine at 6 30 in the boys gym while St. Mark meets Holy Rosary at 7 30. In the girls gym St Emery plays Holy Family at 6 30 and St Thomas meets Assumption at 7 30.

Park and Recreation Department CYO Central High School St. Lawrence St. Catherine St. Mark Holy Rosary Holy Family St. Thomas Assumption

Mantle signs sixth $100000 contract with Yankees

Mickey Mantle, confident he will pass Williams and Foxx on the all time home run list, signs his sixth $100,000 deal with the New York Yankees. He aims to hit 30 homers this season and projects 100-125 games, noting 18th season with the club and last year’s 22 home runs with a .245 average.

Froars Frazersol New Eng I'land Fort Lauderdale Fla UPI Mickey Mantle Ted Williams Jimmy Foxx New York Yankees Mantle Yankee Williams Boston Foxx Babe Ruth Willie Mays Yankees

Tickets On Sale Today For UB Tourney Tilt

Limited tickets for the New England regionals of the NC Collegiate Division basketball tournament feature the University of Bridgeport. The event is at Assumption College gym Worcester March 5 and 6 with Assumption and American International and a fourth team. UB students pay 2.00. others 2.50 with no refunds.

New England University of Bridgeport Toen Harvey Hubbell Assumption College Worcester Mass Assumption American International

Long Island U Near Unanimous Choice in Poll

Long Island University led the weekly small college basketball ratings for the 1967-68 season, receiving nearly all first place votes and 248 points. LSU remained undefeated at 20-0, climbing to second in the tally based on games through February 24, while Kentucky Wesleyan and Pan American traded spots in the top five.

NEW York UPC Long Island University Blackbirds United Press International Board of Coaches Kentucky Wesleyan LSU Connecticut Panthers Inois State Pan American Pan Am Evansville Ohe

Christ The King Defeats St Luke's 61 51

Christ The King Kingsmen rout St Luke's 61 to 51 on senior night led by 24 points from Bob Lacobelle. Walkovich added 15 as Kingsmen built a 13 4 first quarter lead and stayed ahead 39 13 at halftime. St Luke's finishes 11 3. McSheery 24 and Steel 18 lead visitors.

Bob Lacobelle Christ the King St. Luke’s Southport Lacobelle Kingsmen Bill Morris Dan Moriarity Joe Walkovich Mike Donnelly John Mayer Ed McSheery Bob Steel Chelst the King Oh Luke's Prcpbelte Sristegl

Knights Seek 18th Season Win In Bronx Meeting

UB aims to extend its best season in 16 years as Bruce Webster’s Knights face Iona in an 8 pm Mount St Michael gym bout. UB sits 17-8 while Iona, led by Tom Burke and Bob McMahon, stands 11-9 and seeks revenge after recent losses to the Knights.

Bruce Webster University of Bridgeport Iona Purple Knight Webster Gaels Mount St. Michael's High School Bronx New York Hofstra NYU Long Island St. Peter's Duquesne Fordham Niagara New York U Knights Bob McMahon Bill McGugins Anthony Morgan Berm Brice Webster Gary Baum Manhattan Rider Fairfield Baum Bob Fauser Fauser Marist Merrimack Bob Brill Tony Barone Tom Finn Purple Knights Fairleight Dickinson Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium Ncaa New England Assumption College Worcester Mass AIC

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