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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1968

Page

4

NCAA hints withdrawal Gabriel from Olympic Committee chosen as top player

The NCAA signals possible pull from the U S Olympic Committee after this year’s Games to focus on other international events like the World Student Games. Bill Reed notes the committee’s dominance by international federations and limited NCAA voice, while stressing no boycott and continued athlete representation.

NCAA Gabriel Olympic Committee New York National Collegiate Athletic Association U.S. Olympic Committee Bill Reed Reed Amateur Athletic Union Big Ten AAU Stan Bates Washington State Birmingham Ala Memphis Tampa Phoenix Tucson Atlanta San Diego Bates Ed Steitz Springfield College College Basketball Committee Steitz

Warde Beats Bunnell In Slim Swimming Meet

Warde defeated Bunnell 58 to 37 as Bunnell swimmers suffer a third straight loss. Readouts include Redley Relay win by Bun nell Beaty Kelana Taylor Tamlinson in 9 33.4 and multiple event placings with Brown Zeman Kolono and others noted for top times.

Warde Bunnell Bassiek North End Campbdell AcPherson Tomlinson Nochleteh J Ondy Zeman Collings Resnik Belinkie Hey J Anderson Really Aeawed J Kajzen Brown Elsendera McPherson Pewtick Freesiye Jenack Hoy Mointero

Powell Powers Chaps Over Bucs 113 101

Dallas Chaparrals beat the New Orleans Bucs 113 to 101 for their fifth straight win. Cincy Powell scored 35 points and John Beasley added 27 as Dallas moved to second in the ABA Western Division behind New Orleans. Doug Moe led New Orleans with 22 points.

Dallas UPI Dallas Chaparrals Cincy Powell New Orleans Bucs Chaps New Orleans Denver American Basketball Association Bucs Powell John Beasley Doug Moe

King Bowrey Triumph To Claim West Australian Titles

Bulie Dean King of Long Beach and Bill Bowrey of Australia won singles titles at the West Australian championships in Perth. Mrs King defeated Margaret Smith Court 8-2 6-4 to take the women's title while Bowrey defeated Ray Russell 6-8 11-9 6-2 17-19 6-4 in a four hour men final.

Perth Australia UPI Bulie Dean King Lone Beach Calif Bill Bowrey Mrs. King Margaret Smith Court Bowrey Ray Russell

League Leaders Meet In Dusty B Cage Loop

The YMCA Industrial basketball B division caps a run of ties as leaders clash at Bullard-Havens gym. At 6 30 Warner Brothers and United Illuminating both 2 1 meet, while Schick Razor and Carpenter Steel also 2 1 clash. Handy and Harman 0 3 faces SNETCO 1 2 at 7 45 in the other game.

Bullard-Havens Warner Brothers United Iuminating Schick Razor Carpenter Steel Handy and Harman Snetco

NFLPA Plans Labor Union Registration With Dept of Labor

The National Football League Players Association will register as a labor union with the U S Department of Labor this week. Daniel Shulman named chief negotiator will handle all labor talks with club owners as Pyle cites broad team support. Creighton Miller resigns as legal counsel to join a new venture with James Morse to represent veteran players in coming negotiations.

Hollywood Beach Fla UPI National Football League Players Association U.S. Department of Labor Mike Pyle Chicago Bears Pyle Associaton Daniel 8. Shulman Chicago Shulman National Football League NFL Teamsters Union Creighton Miller James Morse Muskegon Mich Miller

Wilda Guerrette Wins Bristol Lanes Event

Ed Garland of Waterbury and Wilda Guerrette of Bridgeport led Connecticut duckpin standings in a weekend meet. Garland won the Strokes Memorial Class A at Waterbury with 72 counted, while Guerrette captured the Bristol Lanes Handicap title with an 825 six-game set, edging Cathy Dyak by one pin.

Associated Press Ed Garland Waterbury Wilda Guerrette Bridgeport Connecticut Garland Joe D'Amico Henry Zembruski Ben Bennick Gary Fesh Danbury Bruno Mariani Rob Mancuso Mrs. Guerrette Bristol Cathy Dyak Manchester Janice, Meilon Torrington Esther Schmidt

Comets Rip Blades in 6-2 Victory

Clinton Comets blaze past New Haven Blades 6-2 to claim seventh win in eight meetings. Bill Heind scored twice. Bill Banner man Don Davidson Bor den Smith and Rod Zaine added goals for Clinton. Mike Rowe and Jean Nicole scored for New Haven.

New Haven Clinton Comets New Haven Blades Sun Bill Heind Bill Bannerman Don Davidson Borden Smith Rod Zaine Clinton Mike Row- Jeau Jean Nicole

Public School League results from city parks games

John Winthrop edged Maple Wood 19 to 16 in the feature game of the Public School League. Other scores include Columbus over Wilder Cross 39 to 21, Franklin over Blackham 10 to 0, Black Rock defeating Lincoln 26 to 18, Summerfield over McKinley 27 to 17, Whitter over Wilber Cross 32 to 26, and Roosevelt beating Elias Hoye 30 to 10.

John Winthrop Maplewood Park and Recreation Department Columbus Wilder Cross Franklin Blackham Black Rock Lincoln Summerfield McKinley Whitter Wilber Cross Roosevelt Elias Hoye

Rangers Rally Leafs as Ratelle Nets Hat Trick in 4:45

Jean Ratelle scored three goals in 4 minutes 45 seconds of the second period to pace the New York Rangers to a 6-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Rangers built a 6-0 lead in front of Ed Giacomin, who earned the win as New York stayed undefeated at home on the night.

NEW York UPI Jean Ratele Ranger Toronto Maple Leafs Ratelte Toronto Bruce Gamble Rangers Tony Leswick Chicago Black Hawks Reg Fleming Orland Kurtenbach Phil Goyetta Murray Oliver Ed Giacomin Dave Keon Fleming Madison Square Garden Kurlenbach Gambie Goyette Rod Gilbert

Plainville Merchants Defeat Waterbury 149 to 141

WATERBURY The Plainville Merchants won their second straight New England Basketball Association game by scoring 149 points to Waterbury Rens 141 at Kennedy High School. Gene Reilly Jim Muraski and Paul Zajac led Plainville with strong totals, while Ernie Perry and Ron Harris combined for 69 for Waterbury as the visitors improved to 2-0 and Waterbury fell to 1-3.

Waterbury Plainville Merchants New England Basketball Association Waterbury Rens Kennedy High School Gene Reilly Jim Muraski Paul Zajac Merchants Reilly Jim Belfiore Stan Pelcher Ernie Perry Ron Harris

Flyers Defeat Penguins 3-1 Behind Favell Strong Defense

Philadelphia Flyers topped the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 as goalie Doug Favell starred with 36 saves and Bernie Parent shared the load. The win keeps Philadelphia atop the division while Favell and Parent vie for the midseason Vezina Trophy. Ed Hoekstra added an insurance tally as Forbes Kennedy and Gary Dornhoefer also contributed to the scoring.

Philadelphia UPI Philadelphia Flyers National Hockey League Doug Favell Pittsburgh Penguins Flyers NHL Favell Bernie Parent Pittsburgh Penguins Ken Schinke Joe Watson Jean Gauthier Bob Dillabough Forbes Kennedy Claude, LaForge Pat Hannigan Gary Dornhoefer Bril Selby Ed Hoekstra Watson

Tremblay Tip Secures Canadiens 4 3 Win Over Red Wings

Gilles Tremblay tipped in the decisive goal late in the third period as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3. Montreal built a 3-1 lead, Detroit stormed back to 3-3, then Tremblay's tip ended the drama and extended Montreal’s unbeaten run to six. Roy Edwards, in goal for Detroit, faced pressure and was replaced by George Gardner after Detroit’s rally.

Detroit UPI Gilles Tremblay Montreal Canadiens Detroit Red Wings Tremblay Claude Provost Roy Edwards Canadiens Red Wings Kie Howie Young Gary Jarrett Yvan Cournoyer Mickey Redmond Montreal Jean Beliveau Alex Delvecchio Edwards Roger Crozier Nets George Gardner Chicago Black Hawks

Muskies Edge Pacers 109-106 In ABA Tilt

Minnesota Muskies rallied to beat Indiana Pacers 109-106 in an ABA game in Minneapolis St Paul. Fred Lewis scored 15 in the final period as Les Hunter and Mel Daniels led the Muskies with key baskets, erasing a late Pacers push after a rough start.

Minneapolis ST. Paul UPI Minnesota Muskies Indiana Pacers Pacers Fred Lewis Indiana Les Hunter Mel Daniels Muskies Hunter

Parochial Scores Across Western and Eastern Divisions

In Western division at Central High School St Peter s beat St Andrews 28 to 22 St Raphael defeated Sacred Heart 29 to 14 St Patrick s toppled St Joseph s 45 to 22 and St Augustine s remained undefeated by routing St Ann s 47 to 14 In Eastern division at Harding St Ambrose beat Blessed Sacrament 28 to 12 St Charles crushed St John the Baptist 49 to 17 and St Michael l defeated Holy Rosary 33 to 14

Department of Parks and Recreation St. Peter's St. Andrew's Central High School St. Raphael Sacred Heart St. Patrick's St. Joseph’s St. Augustine’s St. Ann's Harding St. Ambrose Blessed Sacrament St. Charles St. John the Baptist St. Michael l Holy Rosary

Royals Rip 76ers in 134 118 Victory Behind Lucas and Robertson

Cincinnati Royals topple Philadelphia 134 118 as Jerry Lucas pours 34 points and Oscar Robertson adds 30. Lucas dominates first half, Robertson heats up in third quarter, and Connie Dierking contributes 26 as Cincinnati wins for first time in four meetings with the 76ers. Wilt Chamberlain leads Philly with 36, while Hanum is ejected in the third period.

Cincinnati UPI Jerry Lucas Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals National Basketball Association Philadelphia 76Ers Lucas Royals Robertson Philadelphia Connie Dierking Rers Dierking Wilt Chamberlain Hal Greer 76Ers Alex Hannum Norma Drucker Hannum Philedetania Ton Jackson Houston Walker Chambrin Greer Janes Rodgers Wes Cunonghm Dinwiddie Guakos Love Meledlonal Sreith A Wiessey Chamberlain Cunningham Jackson Jones Hackston Smith Wresley Cincinna

Hull Nets 400th As Black Hawks Top Bruins 4 2

Bobby Hull scored his 400th and 401st NHL goals as the Chicago Black Hawks beat the Boston Bruins 4 2. Stan Mikita’s late power play ensured the win, lifting Chicago’s unbeaten run to four in 15 games and widening the Hawks’ lead in the Eastern Division. Hull’s goals came in the second period and at 18:47 of the third after Cheevers was pulled. Scoring for Boston were John McKenzie and Eddie Shack.

MIAMI UPI Roman Gabriel Bruce Gossett Los Angles Rams Cleveland National Football League Gabriel Tommy Mason Willie Eilson Gossett Ram Gary Lane Lane Paul Warfield Los Angeles Leroy Kelly iCleveland Lou ‘Groza Bernie Casey Billy Truax Los Angles Rams David Deacon) Jones Green Bay Jones Frank Ryan Oakland Rams Bcs Les Josephson Casey Dick Bass Gussett Sebring Truax Dave Cahill La—Casey GS Sell Bria Ellison LelLey Yao Fumptes Chicago Bobby Hull National Hockey League Stan Mikita Chicago Black Hawks Boston Bruins Hawks Bruins Hull NHL Chico Maki Boston Gerry Cheevers Cheevers Pete Pilote Kenny Wharram Mikita

Hockey Results NHL Night Scores and Standings Report

NHL scores update with New York 6 over Toronto 2, Detroit 3 Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 7 over Los Angeles at Oakland, Chicago 4, Boston 2, ARL 1, Cleveland 3 Providence 2, Springfield 2 Quebec 3, Baltimore 2 Rochester 9, Hershey 7, ERL Clinton New Haven 9, Long Island 8, New Jersey Greensboro Solem J.

NHL New York Taronto Fentreol Detroit Philadelphia Pinsburgh Los Angeles Oakland Chicago Boston ARL Bulinte Cleveland Providence Springfield Quebec Baltimore Rochester Hershey ERL Clinton New Haven Long Island New Jersey Greensboro Solem J

Pro Basketball NBA Scores From Saturday Night

Late Saturday NBA results include San Francisco 197 over Boston 107 and Seattle 122 over San Diego 104 Philadelphia 107 at St Louis. ABA Dallas 11 New Orleans 101 with New Jersey at Anaheim and Minnesota 109 Indiana 1 also listed.

NBA San Francisco Boston Seattte San Diego Philadelphia St. Louis Fincinnoti ABA Dallas New Orleans New Jersey Anaheim Minnesota Indiana

AME Zion Routs Presby 87 63 In Church Loop

AME Zion Methodist, led by Doug Waller and Roland Davis with 52 points, defeated First Presbyterian 87-63 in the YMCA Inter-Church League Senior Division to move into sole first in the A Division. Salem Lutheran and St George Albanian won as well, with Salem 48 7 over St John’s Episcopal and St George’s 55 47 over Greek Holy Trinity.

Doug Waller Roland Davis AME Zion Methodist First Presbyterian YMCA Salem Lutheran St. George Waller Davis Larry Roberson Stu Spraggins Salem St. John’s Harry Elan John Donoghue Ray van Stone Harry Adams St. George's George Leka Sonny Salioris Charlie Senft Holy Cross Lutheran United Congregational Hubie Pratt St. John's Episcopal West End Greek Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Lutheran United Church of Christ Black Rock Congregational Lordship Community First Presly Stratford Methodist Zion Lutheran Covenant Congregational Greeks Messiah Baptist Christ Episcopal First Methodist Rpt Fairfield Grace Methodist First Presby St. Dimitrie AME Zion First Presbey Gfp Roberson Straggins Indsay Marler Wibligens OD Thompson Gaveness Shepard Snead Greenwald Eéaco Laudenslager Bognor Qago Smith Ooo Salem Lutheran Ste John's Epis GFP Greenoghue VlAock Linell Bennedetto Kasporek Bao Siakrokos Nichio Abeles

Columbus Beats St Andrew’s In Tight Little Fellows’ Loop Game

In the Little Fellows League at the Park and Recreation Department Columbus edged St Andrew’s 22 to 19. Other results include St Raphael’s 26 Webster 2, Maplewood 17 St Augustine’s 4, St Teresas 28 Garfield 11, Whitter 34 St Ambrose 16, and Summerfield 26 St Michael’s 19.

Park and Recreation Department Columbus St. Andrew's St. Raphael's Webster Maplewood St. Augustine's St. Teresas Pat Garfield Whitter St. Ambrose Summerfield St. Michael's

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