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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1968

Page

11

Niagara coach resigns amid Niagara controversy over recruiting

Niagara Falls. Jim Maloney resigned as Niagara University's head basketball coach amid disputes over recruiting and scheduling seen as intolerable by him after two and a half seasons. Rumors linked former Niagara star Larry Costello to the job, while players faced banners calling for Maloney to go and some considered transferring. Calvin Murphy, averaging 8.72 points per game, remained a key asset as the team sought a winning season despite the turmoil.

Niagara Falls N.Y UPI Jim Maloney Niagara University Purple Eagles Maloney Ed Donahue Calvin Murphy Niagara Costello Larry Costello National Basketball “Association Philadelphia 76Ers Philadelphia John J Gallagher Kenneth F. Slattery Villanova Villanova University Jim Neagara Puvs Malaney Murphy Bil Jimal Pete Meravich LSU

Orcutt Seniors top All-Stars 52 to 39 in league clash

Orcutt's Seniors beat the 1st All-Stars 52 39 as Anthony Tone scored 25 and Gary Gourley 14 for Orcutt. Colon led the All-Stars with 39 points. In junior play, St John's defeated Thomas Honker 52 19 with Jim McCullough and Karl Kraywicky totaling 22 for St John's.

Orcutt Orcutt Boys’ Club Anthony Tone Gary Gourley Colon St John’s Thomas Honker Jim McCullough Karl Kraywicky St. John's Ray Kasparek John Pinaly

Pont Named College Coach of the Year for 1967

John Pont of Indiana named major college coach of the year by the American Football Coaches Association. Cecil Moore of Chattanooga named small college coach of the year. Pont rebuilt Indiana into a title contender with a Rose Bowl appearance and a 9 to 1 season. Moore led Chattanooga to a 7 3 finish and a long coaching career noted as dean of small college coaches.

John Pont Indiana University Cecil “Scrappy” Moore Chattanooga Waldorf Astoria New York American Football Coaches Association UPL Indiana Cecil ‘Scrappy’ Moore University of Chattanooga Pont Yale Southern California Cent Moore

College Basketball Scores Across Numerous Colleges

A jumble of results shows Geneva 85 over Alliance 72 while Wabash 105 defeats Rose Poly 84. Virginia State 73 beats Maryland State 84. Dayton 57 over St. Louis 56. Akron 8 Gannon 54. Transylvania 74 Bathony 74. Rhode Island 66 over Northeastern 66. Plymouth 64. Fitchburg 74 over Gardin 90. Brandeis 45 over Snrinelutld 64. Ithaca 65 over Mordirethe 71. Wisconsin 56 over Virginia 95. Clemson 92 over Virginia 95. LSU 100 over Tulane 91.

Geneva Alliance Wabash Rose Poly Virginia S Maryland State Dayton St. Louis Joan Kopkins Penn Paliitary Akron Gannon Coss Tech Allegheny Aldison-Broaten Davise Ekints Transylvania Iol Bathony Wivo Rhode Island Northeystern Smicm Garham Plymouth Fitchburg Gardin Nelson AF Brandeis Mississinni Stoll Meta State Ithaca Mordirethe Wisconsin Virginia Clemson Virginia Tech Richmond St. Benedits Tennessee LSU Tulane

Greenwich Nips Staples in Double Overtime 53 50

Greenwich high school edged Staples of Westport 53 to 50 in a two overtime FCIA C clash on Staples' home court. Key plays came from Pat Fernco and Mark Miller for Greenwich while Jeff Hooper led Staples with late ties and a crucial late basket.

Greenwich High School Pat Fernco Mark Miller Staples Westport FCIAC Jeff Hooper Wreckers Hooper Brien’ Bowes Feroen Doug Caldwell Greg Norris Fernen Dave Lindsay Feroca Norris Miller Jayvee Coldwell Bowes Alhertson

Bruins Rally Past Red Wings 5-4 in Rough NHL Win

Raonkie Der ek Sanderson scored in the third period to lift the Boston Bruins to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Boston erased a three goal lead in a tense game at the Boston Garden, closing within two points of idle first place Chicago in the eastern division.

Boston UPI Raonkie Derek Sanderson Boston Bruins Detroit Red Wings Bruins Chicago Black Hawks

Yarborough May Start In Indianapolis 500

Yarborough of Timmonsville DC was named as a possible starter for the 500 mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway race on May 30. He was nominated by Rolla Vollstedt of Portland Oregon for a rear engine Ford entered in the race.

Indianapolis Ind Cale Yarhoroigh Timmons Ville D.C Indianapolis Motor Speedway Yarborough Rolla Vollstedt Portsland Ore

Royals Rally Past Celtics 120-116 in Comeback

Oscar Robertson scored 40 as the Cincinnati Royals erased a 19 point deficit to defeat Boston 120-116. Robertson hit key free throws in the final minute, lifting Cincinnati to fourth in the Eastern Division while Russell led Boston with 34 points.

Cleveland UPI Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals Boston Robertson Royals Bill Russell Cincinnati Celtics Adrian Smith Philadelphia Russell Thypocinta Graham Dierking Haythes Rodgers Sandars Smith Thacker Wesley Tatas Pak Havlicek Howell Jones Nelson Sanders Bierking Dinwiddie Hairston Lucas Robertsoo

Begen Mack clash looms in Bridgeport scoring showdown

Eight schoolboy games highlight tonight with Rich Begen and Gene Mack headlining a Central versus Bunnell battle at Reilly Memorial gym. The Hilltoppers seek a ninth straight win while Fairfield Prep Bassick Harding Law Notre Dame Milford and other MB IAC pairings fill the card.

Bruce McPherson Rich Begen Gene Mack Begen Bunnell Bridgeport Mack Central Hilltoppers Reilly Memorial Gym MBIAC Fairfield Prep Bassick Fairfield O. Pym Harding Notre Dame Milford Stratford North Paraders Westport Wright Tech Christ the King Ridgefield Barlow Abbott Tech Masuk St. Joseph's Kolbe Archbishop Shehan Bulldogs Tom Sparks Tom Sparks Innes Iheee Sistently Stan Roman Horace Jenkins Ron Cruse Harald Curry Bob Williams Mike Prusaski Roman Pedro Tagatac Tagaltac Dale Stegner Scott Vaugha Steve Dyott Tagatac Prepsters Bassick Prep Harvey Evs Lions Prep Jesuits Jim Fitzsimmons Tom Bukowski Bob Chalk Pat Foley John Subizki Jeff Howard Ricardo Swilling Harrison Taylor Ken Murphy Larry Wallach Lee High School New Haven Tufie Marion Law Delaney Baldwin John Tom Nesmith Horace Geer Ernie Samuel Mike Karagus Law Bunnell Central Bassick Christ the Kting

Norwalk Green Wave Topples Warde 76-69 in FC IAC clash

Norwalk led by Doug Torian with 35 points and Bob Miller 21 edged Warde 76-69 in an FC IAC game. Sweeney scored 27 for Warde as Norwalk used a full court press to turn the tide after a 18-15 first period. Torian heated up in the second and fourth quarters while Miller added key boards and scoring.

Lancers MBIAC Notre Dame Milford Indians Russ Hunt Hunt Ken Walker Paul Swanson Paul Blatney Bob Lucas Dave Scire Jim Williams Willie Wilson Lary Wage Jerry Johnson Richie Dobbs Alvin Clinkscales Barlow Norwalk Doug Torian Bob Miller Green Wave Warde FCIAC Torian Pete Sweeney Doug Forstrom Eagles Miller Sweeney Forstrom

Americans Top Muskies 110 to 96 in Teaneck N J

Watt Simon and Tony Jackson led the New Jersey Americans with 22 and 20 points as they beat the Minnesota Muskies 110-96. New Jersey built a big first half lead and remained in control through the game.

Teaneck N.J UPI Watt Simon Tony Jackson New Jersey Americans Minnesota Muskies New Jersey Minnesota New Servey Daniels Jackson Hunter Spraggins Thoren Anderson Freeman Simon A A Perry Liebowitz Inniger Lloyd Ap Palmer Ea Ty Navelt I Kunze Mathis Talal Wat Tatols Nl Keller Johnson Smith Whitney Palmer Kunze Keller Stragains Liepowite Howhi Moihty Vfohnsae Whitney Oprah

Frank Navarro Chosen Columbia Grid Mentor

Frank Navarro named head football coach at Columbia University succeeding Aldo Donelli. Navarro led Williams College to a 7 0 1 record and earned New England Small College Coach of the Year before agreeing to a three year contract. He plans to bring Williams assistants to Columbia and rebuild the Lions program.

Columbia Frank Navarro Columbia University New York Navarro White Plains N.Y William College Massachusetts Frank University of Maryland Navarra Saw Williams College Williamsport Mass White Plans Aldo ‘'Buss Donelli Lions Williams New England United Press International Maryland Joe Llodra Tom Bresnahan Tim Gannon John Cheska Pete Delisser Delisser Gjob

Ludlowe Triumphs In Double OT Over Stamford Catholic 64 62

Ludlowe Tigers rally in double overtime to edge Stamford Catholic 64 62 in FCIAC play. Pat Tatom scores 32, including decisive two free throws in the second overtime, while Mark Kluykenaar leads the Crusaders with 23 as both teams exchange blows in Fairfield.

Pat ‘Tatum Ludlowe Tigers Stamford Catholic FCIAC Fairfield Tatom Tigers Bill Cunningham Tattom Mark Kluykenaar Crusaders Ludlowe Kluytenaar Tom Cronin Mark Stender Tom Jackson Jayvee Stamford Catholic Grp GFP Dugon Kluyfenaar

Darien Edges Trumbull 72 71 In thriller

Bob Dobson scored 29 points and sank the decisive free throw with nine seconds left as Darien High topped Trumbull 72 71. Rich Otzel tied the game at 71 with 41 seconds remaining before Dobson sealed the win.

Bob Dobson Darien High Eagles of Trumbull Dobson Rich Otzet Eagles Dick Shea Darien Roger Minton Barry Staak Staak Otzel Minton Rich Anderson Howie Hegeptey Otzer Ned Jaroszewski Darien GS Gr. Otter Lohr

Pipers Triumph Over Pacers 135-115 in Nba Showdown

Pittsburgh Pipers led by Charley Williams 37 points beat the Indiana Pacers 135 to 115 in an ABA game. Scoreline shows Pittsburgh 22 40 4 138 while Indiana tallied 28 30 78 115 with Williams converting key late baskets.

Pittsburgh UPI Charley Williams Pittsburgh Pipers Indiana Pacers Gor Harge Darden Washingin Harkasss Heyman Roys Jarvis Bonham Kerwin Korlicky Porky Peeples Edmonds Fittsburgh Indiana Horge Hawkins Williams Washington I Wayman Jalteh Brown Lewis Harkness Royle Peepres Aeebee Ipalane Vee Vaughn Ray

Graham leads Crosby Crosby Leads Crosby Lead At Bing Crosby Open

Lou Graham of Nashville shot a four under par 68 at Cypress Point to take the opening round lead in the Bing Crosby national invitation golf tournament. The 30th birthday celebration preceded the round as Graham recalled six birdies and two bogeys for a one stroke edge over Tommy Jacobs and Dave Hill who posted 63 and 89 respectively at Pebble Beach.

Joe Sargis Pebble Beach Calif UPI Lou Graham Nashville Tenn Cypress Point Graham Tommy Jacobs Dave Hill Cypress Lou Grahem Ase Dove Hill Jonny Part jJack Mickious Mike Felehick Tony Jacklin Tommy Bolt Don Fairfield Dim Colbert Terry Wilcox Marty Fleckman Bil Garret Bong Sondera Dudley Wysong Bruce Beviin Bob McCallister Billy Casper Bob Smith Gary Loustalot George Knudson Art Bell Lee Elder My Jock Rule Kermit Zartey Howie Johnson Deane Beman Dunn Bob Lum Stan Thirsk Joy Delon al Kelley Jr Amyum Chuck Courtney Don Keete Eal Billy Bodywell Jack Maoniasmery Adler Barber Beh Rosburg Daya Stockton Peta Brown Phil Rodgers Frank Boynton Ardwall Jr John Acta Laur! Hammer Paul Runyon AY Gelberger Ane Hunter Dole Douglass Gay Brewer Jr Hrnckey Thompson Rue Bil Collins Jor Scrive Idinek Burke Jr Bil Parker Bill Porver Wer Ellis Jr Wes Steve Reid Larry. Wood Dou Bles Orville tAood Paul Bondessn Don January Vie Giron John Molends Frank Beard Arnold Palmer Don Cherr Bobby Nichols

Lycoming and Sikorsky Win In Dusty Loop

Lycoming carries 69 33 win over Remington Arms as Dick Thompson scores 21 and Mike Voytek adds ten. Sikorsky defeats Raybestos 74 55 with Ted Thompson scoring 18 and Ben Ezra 19. Bob Smith leads Jovors with 16.

Dick Thompson Lycoming YMCA

Pro Basketball National League results and standings

Cincinnati defeated Boston 120 to 116 while St. Louis beat Baltimore 108 to 101. In the American League Denver won 100 to 93 over Houston and New Jersey topped Almesda Bb 110 to (incomplete). Pittsburgh defeated Indiana and New Orleans 331 to something. Anaheim recorded a $24 result.

Cincinnati Boston St. Louis Baltimore Denver Houston New Jersey Pittsburgh Indiana Orleans Anaheim

Hockey Results Montfest 4 Philadelphia 2

Hockey results show Montfest beating Philadelphia 2 4 while Boston 3, Detroit and St Louis a f Los Angeles unclear. Readable fragments point to a multi game summary with scores and teams.

Philadelphia Boston Detroit St. Louis Los Angeles

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