Milford Indians edge Ludlowe 66 62 in tight win
Bill DeCelle led Milford with 107 27 shooting as Milford Indians beat Roger Ludlowe 66 62 at Mill Plain gym Fairfield. Ken Hawkins sparked late rally with key baskets to tie and take the lead. Obijeski and Sprouse led Ludlowe with 16 points each. Milford improves to 8 2, following a 55 4 win over Notre Dame of West Haven.
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Bill DeCelle
Milford High School
Indians
Roger Ludlowe
Mill Plain School
Fairfield
Roy Lund
Ludlowe
Ken Hawkins
Jayup
Milford
Hawkins
Notre Dame
West Haven
DeCelle
Johnny Obijeski
Hank Sprouse
Roger Lu
Sacred Heart Stuns Columbian Squires In League Action
Sacred Heart defeated the Columbian Squires 43 to 3 in the West Division of the Intermediate Recreation Basketball league at Bassick High School. St Austine’s beat the Whittier Buccaneers 43 to 26 and St Patrick’s topped St Stephen’s 38 to 33.
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Sacred Heart
Columbian Squires
Bassick High School
St. Austine’s
Whittier Buccaneers
St. Pat Tick’s
St. Stephen's
Sacred Heart Squires
Orr Gyr Cody
Idassa
Faulkner
Toth
Provenzano
Kalmon
Darwin
Rowe Tog Lattey
T'Kentesh
Brucker
Bile
Sister
Hope
dertyRback
Connelly
Esa Joyner
Linter i
Heapie
Pe Angelis
YWCA Girls Cage Clinic and Demo Game Planned
A rules clinic and demonstration game for all players and coaches in the YWCA Girls Basketball league is set for Wednesday at 6 36 P M at the YWCA YM 261 Golden Hill Street. Josephine O Dwyer of the Connecticut Board of Officials will conduct the clinic and officiate the Sen game, pausing to explain rules and changes before a discussion with questions and answers.
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YWCA
Ywca Ym
Golden Hill Street
Josephine O'Dwyer
Connecticut Board of Officials
Raybdestos
Miss O'Dwyer
Harding Thumps Tech to Avenge Bulls Victory
Harding High crushed Wilbur Cross 81 to 63 as four players reached double figures in a late-season win at the Harding gym. Star Marty Lutar led Tech with 19 points while Dick Panuczak and Nate Dennis fueled Harding scoring in a balanced attack.
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Warren Harding High School
Caidents
Bullard
Ravens Tech Tigers
Harding
Dick Panuczak
Nate Dennis
Tommy Shea
Panuczak
Tech
Marty Lutar
Tangy Dennis
Shea
Herb ‘Sutton
Presidents
Steve Miska
Jayvees
Bullard-Havens
Jerry Szymansky
Lutar
Bob. Durant
Pete Apatow
Maxwell Leads Crosby Pro Am with 66 at Monterey
Billy Maxwell, formerly amateur champion from Odessa Texas, shot a 66 at Monterey Peninsula to take a two stroke lead in Bing Crosby’s National Pro-Amateur tournament at Pebble Beach. He teamed with Dr Bob Knutson for a 58 in the pro-amateur best-ball division.
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Pebble Beach
Calif
Billy Maxwell
Odessa
Tex
Monterey Peninsula Country Club
Bing Crosby
Maxwell
Billy
Bob Knutson
San Francisco
Bobby
Stan Léonard
Vancouver
B. C
Billy Mary
Tucson
Ariz
Bobby Rosburg
Byron Nelson
Roanoke
Gene Littler
Phil Harris
Harry Todd
Texas
UCLA
Red Sanders
Riis Maxwell Odeuse
Bobby Maxwell
Stan Leonard
Bi Naty
Twcson
Byron Melson
Jot Steiger
Apokane
Martin
W. Covina
Cal
Emiley Qefick
Los Angeles
Tommy Hanson
Wichita
Ellsworth Vines
Palm Springs
Jimmy Chart Huntington Ph
Maree Lageed Rye
Joe Yakarian
Modesto
Sse Crete
Rochester
N.Y
Barnum
Grand Rapids
Orcutt Juniors Rally Past North End Club 36 34
Orcutt Boys' Club state team narrowly beat North End Club 36 to 34 on Orcutt court. Billy Smith led scoring with 14 and Mehelek added 10 as the junior contest concluded. The Orcutt Senior state combine meets Stamford at 1 30 pm at home.
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Orcutt Boys
North End
Orcutt Court
Billy Smith
Mehelek
Orcutt
Stamford
Oaatz North Psk
Metro
Mastront
Mehalex
Deengelo
Brith
Armour
Tomcnik
Cletie
Fitepatrick
Laekn
Iso Ae
St James Girls Win On Last Minute Field Goal
Louise Schippeni scored a last minute field goal to lift St James Girls over Our Lady of Grace 23 to 21 in the Sterting House Intermediate Girls league at Rosai seater bases. Starters for the winners included the Rosai seater bases with Dot Meerbach and Arlene Mignal shining for the losers.
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Louise Schippeni
St. James Girls
Our Lady of Grace
Sterting House
Rosai
Dot Meerbach
Arlene Mignal
Blades to Oppose Charlotte Sunday
New Haven Blades clash with league leading Charlotte Clippers at New Haven Arena Sunday night at 7 39. Sell out expected as the two top Eastern Hockey League clubs meet with Andy Browns Dixie Dandies a looming test for Charlotte. The Clippers trail by two points in the standings after a Wednesday win over the Ramblers.
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New Haven
Charlotte Clippers
New Haven Blades
New Haven Arena
Blades
Andy Brown
Dixie Dandies
Clippers
Don Perry
Philadelphia Ramblers
Maresca Joins Yale El Wrestling Team
Jack Maresca of Stratford earns a spot on Yale University's varsity wrestling squad as part of winter intercollegiate athletics. A Kent School alumnus, he competed as a varsity wrestler there and wrestled for Yale's freshman team in the 177 pound division while studying American Studies and aiming for a professional writing career.
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Jack Maresca
Stratford
Yale University
Yale
Jack
Kent
Doug Ford Leads Panama Opes After Birdie Surge
Doug Ford of Mahopac New York dominated the Panama Opes golf tourney with six birdies to reach the halfway T2-hole mark. He shot a Smider per 87 for a 3 hole total of LIT, one stroke ahead of first day leader Don Finster ward from Athens Ohio.
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Panama
Doug Ford
Mahopac
Stratford Wins Narrow OT Thriller Over Central Hilltoppers
Stratford High School eked out a 56-55 overtime victory over Central’s Hilltoppers at the Brass Recreation Center. Larry Lazaro drilled two free throws in the OT to seal the win as Stratford extended its undefeated streak to eight. Wines and Yasinski each scored 21 for Central. Horner led Stratford with 15 points while Lazaro added key late free throws.
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Larry Lazaro
Stratford High School
Central
Hilltoppers
Brass Recreation Center
Stratford
Pete Greenwood
Greenwood
Bobby Balla
Jackie Bowden
North Paradere
North Paraders
Joe Yasinski
Paraders
Dick Ross
Reginald Minton
Parsders
Don Campo
Jerry Nolan
Lazaro
Yasinski
Horner
George Wines
Wines
Yasinakie
Fesinskie
Pitteener
O.nolens
Tom Ginty to Play Handball at Bridgeport YMCA
Athletic club standout Tom Ginty, renowned among top handball players in the country, heads to Bridgeport YMCA with three associates to challenge the Bridgeport association players today.
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Tom Ginty
YMCA
Bridgeport | Ymca
Bridgeport Association
Braves Sign Patho Murff For 15th Season With Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Braves announced Andy Patho signed for his 15th season, with relief pitcher Red Murff also agreeing to terms. Patho, a reserve outfielder, has been with the club since 1983 and was voted Most Popular Brave.
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Milwaukee
Jar
Milwaukee Braves
Andy Patho
Red Murff
Fairfield Prep Runs Past St. Mary's 58 45
Fairfield Prep defeated St. Mary's High School of New Haven 58 to 45 at the North End Boys Club gym. Joe Sikorski led with 20 points and eight rebounds, while co captain Joe Dunn added 11 as Prep pulled away after a 33-15 first half. Dan Combs scored nine and Jimmy Moraes seven as the Jays coasted to victory.
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Joe Sikorski
Fairfield Prep
Romman
St. Mary's High School
New Haven
North End
George Bisacca
Marciage Senare-Havers
Bessicka
Antony Warde
Miltera
Ludiewe
Neewnix
Caease
Darien
States
Eeeft
Weal Hares
Taeceeere
Crest
Leareeneeth
Toeewasten
Jesuit School
Ees O Byilies Tek
Sexe
St. Mary’s
Otte Eenae
Johany Simsberg
Gilbert Hogan
Eastern
Re. Amity
Karner Tech
Weaver
Burney
Fairfield Prep Merkten
Neces
Gtsmasery
Pisiaviie
Bate
Potten
Nera
Thestas
Bleemnel
Bacou
Colchester
St Mary's
Easworth
Winaser
Simeberg
Gmedt
Grames
Thomas
Westmlonter
Moeashe
S Cethetic
Air
Ed Keane
Hogan Doling
Steen
Newark
Keane
Navy
Aererais
Hogan
Weaes
Momard
St. Mary's Jsthoee Colase
Atterante Ste Soya SS
Narvard Fresh
North Bulbote
Metteeay
Sikorski
Joe Dunn
Dan Combs
Jimmy Moraes
Knights Triumph 47 40 Behind Gallagher's 2 Point Spark
The Knights won 47 to 40 led by Gallagher's scoring as they defeated their opponent on Thursday. The victory keeps them in a tie with the Royals for plate honors in the Ort clgheras cage.
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Knights
Gallagher Stars
Gallagher
Lover
Royals
Tubbs Signs Contract with Chicago Cardinals
Jerry Tubbs, Oklahoma's star center and the Cardinals' top draft pick, signed a six figure professional contract for the season. Cardin al manager Walter Wotfeer announced the deal. Tubbs earned United Press lineman of the year and Touchdown Club of Washington honors after switching from fullback at Oklahoma to center and linebacker. He never lost a college game.
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Chicago
Jerry Tubbs
Oklahoma
Chicago Cardinals
Cardina
Walter Wotfeer
Tubbs
United Press
Touchdown Club
Washington, D. C
Rangers Triumph 7-4 as Worsley Stops 44 Shots
The New York Rangers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 7-4 with goalie Lorne Worsley stopping 44 Dallas? shots to preserve an unbeaten record against Chicago this season.
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Ie Lorne Worsley
Chicago Blackhawks
New York Rangers
Chicago
Middle Street Faces Greenwich Cagers In State Game
The Middle Street Boys' Club state team will travel to Greenwich today to play the Greenwich quintet starting at 1:28 p.m. The match follows a noon pickup for transportation. The Middle Street Junior team also plans busy play against the Meriden Juniors.
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Middle Street
Green Wich
Greenwich
Riba
Meriden Cld
District Rivals Tangle Tonight in Brass Center
Fairfield University Red Stags visit University of Bridgeport Purple Knights in a Tri-State league tilt at the Brass Recreation Center. UB leads 1-0 after a Thursday win. Fairfield seeks a rebound after a loss to Fairleigh Dickinson.
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Harris Russell
Fairfield University
Red Stags
University of Bridgeport
Purple Knights
Brass Recreation Center
Staton
Ub’ Frosh
Emil Garofalo
Fairfield Frosh
TriState
New Britain Teachers College
Seton Hall
Paterson
New York Athletic Club
Hillyer College
Bloomfield
Adelphi
Stags
Purple Lights
Herb Glines
Knights
George Dieter
Hal Hellerman
Babich
Dick Whitcomb
Harry Peters
Peters
Bob Healey
Dan Mike
Wes
Connecticut Faces Holy Cross in Stratford Tonight
Connecticut meets Holy Cross in a traditional Connecticut League basketball game at Stratford High School gym tonight at 8:45. Preceding the game, a smoker and supper at 4:45 feature rival coaches Hugh Greer and Roy Leenig, with guests including Carl Gladfelter and state coaches.
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Mapa
Stratford
Storrs
Mi Chiefs
Connecticut Holy Cross
Stratford High School
England
Pame
Hugh Greer
Roy Leenig
Holy Cross
Sseer
Joe Gaetano
Harry Bosley
Thes
Festate
Greer
Lee
Leeannef Eek Ee
Bassick Tops Warde 64 51 as Kleinman shines
Bassick High School defeats Andrew Warde of Fairfield 64 to 51 to snap a three game skid and move to 4 4 on the season. Lenjy Kleinman scores 18 points and pulls down several boards while Bob Darwin and Eddie Romantzick help with 14 and 11 points respectively. The Bassick junior varsity also defeats its Andrew Warde counterpart 24 3.
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Bassick
Andrew Warde
Fairfield
Lions
Menta
Roger Ludiowe
Dick Dakai
Warde
Kleinman
Bob Darwin
Eddie Romantzick
Kieinman
Dakar
Andrew Wardle
Jayvees
Barick
Fpf Byam
DiMfenies
Garrett
Yankowshit
Kertesz
Ol Tuyter
Ritmanc
Akties
S's Gohene
McEteor
Erie
Carter Scores Unanimous Win
Harold Carter of Linden New Jersey defeated Bob Baker of Pittsburgh by unanimous decision in Madison Garden a 12 round heavyweight bout before 2509. Carter outweighed Baker by 17 pounds and dominated the late rounds, improving his title chances for 1957.
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New York
Harold Carter
Linden
N. J
Bob Baker
Pittsburgh
Madison Garden
Carter
Baker
Tommy
Hurricane) Jackson
Harold
New Jersey
Harry Kessler
Bill Recht
Jack Gordon
United Press
Stratford Faces Milford In Season Opener Test
In the season opener the Chiefs win the initial test 9973. Stratford relies on Cecil Gabriel Joe Unarski and Bob Wok Jert as key operators. Milford depends on the shontine nF Tim for offense and leadership.
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Chiefs
Cecil Gebriel
Joe Unarski
Bob Wok Jert
Stratford
Milford
Tim
Lake Forest Widens Gap In Biddy Basketball Fight
Lake Forest defeated Church of Assumption of Westport 89 to 88 in a close Biddy Basketball game. Podaot Canaiene TM Pulling and Forest Tavern players starred as Lake Forest pulled away late. The Lakers and Pistons are scheduled to meet next.
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Lake Bell
Church of Assumption of Westport
Podaot Canaiene
Forest Tavern Basket
Lakers
Pistons
Middle Street Wins In Early Feud Feud sparked by Fortuna
Jan Fortuna sparked Middle Street to an early feud as Maintained 623 Marta oO 317 ne 0 0 Clieckrn $4313 oo8. the fragmentary note hints at a local dispute or game outcome involving Middle Street and unnamed rivals.
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Jan Fortuna
Middle Street
Marta
Clieckrn
St Michael’s retains first in Holy Name Bowling League
St Michael's holds a slim one game lead by taking two from St Ann's at Boston Avenue alleys. Stan Lenart tops winners with 352, John Maricko high for Holy Name with 241. St Charles beats St Stephen's 2-1, Lou Mongillo and Frank Labonic 363 each. St James takes odd from St John’s Nep, Bob Kopnicky 324, Lou Vichiola Jr. 304. Don Walkley 352 for St Patrick's. St Joseph's sweeps Holy Cross. Tony Guzzardi 360 for Holy Cross, Lou Vegi 341 for Holy Crone. Joe Raschi 380 for St Cyril's in win over Sacred Heart.
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St. Michael's
Holy Name
St. Ann’s
Boston Avenue
Stan Lenart
John Maricko
T Holy Name
St. Charles
St. Stephen‘’s
Lou Mongillo
Frank Labonic
St. James
St. John's
Bob Kopnicky
Lou Vichiola Jr
Holy Rosary
St. Patrick's
Don Walkley
St. Joseph's
Holy Cross
Tony Guzzardi
Lou Vegi
Holy Crone
St. Cyril’s
SacredHeart
Joe Raschi
Mickey Wright Leads In Sea Island Golf Invite
Mickey Wright, 21, from San Diego, tops the Sea Island Women's Invitational after the opening round in Sea Island Georgia. She shoots 36 on both nines to lead by three strokes, with Marlene Bauer, Patty Berg, Jo Ann Prentice trailing at 75 amid blustery conditions.
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Sea Island
Mickey Wright
San Diego
Califoro
Miss Wright
Ine Erickee
Marlene Bauer
del Ray Beach
Fla
Patty Berg
Andrews
Jo Ann Prentice
Birmingham
Ala
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