Bassick Upsets Harding In City Gridiron? 52 51 Basketball
Bassick high school snapped Harding's four game city streak with a 52 to 51 upset at Bassick gym. Eddie Romatzick delivered the winning layup with 35 seconds left after a seesaw second half. Len Kleinman led Bassick with 20 points as Nate Dennis topped Harding with 18.
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Cubs Sign Bob Rush to 1957 Contract
Chicago Cubs pitcher Bob Rush signed his 1957 contract becoming the 13th Cub to come to terms. Rush was the club’s top pitcher last season with a 13-10 record and a 3.19 ERA.
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Iona College Beats Fairfield U 76 to 59 in New ROCHELLE
Iona College Gaels defeat Fairfield University 76 59 highlighted by a 13 point rally late in the first half. Joe Bernardi led Iona with 19 points and Ralph Savarese added 17 as Fairfield struggled with injuries and fouls while Fairfield Freshmen won 94 75 in the early game.
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Rivera Signs with White Sox Adds Third Baseman?
The Chicago White Sox signed outfielder Jim Rivera for 1957, matching last year’s salary. Rivera batted .255 with 12 homers last season and has worked as a promotion man for the club. The team also announced rookie shortstop Don Prohovich and rookie pitcher Bill Fischer signings.
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Warde Hoops Top Tech 47 38 in Home Victory
Fairfield Eages led by Bruce MacGregor and Dick Dakar outshot Bullard Havens Tech 47 to 38 at the Tech gym. MacGregor scored 17 and Dakar 16 as Warde built a nine point halftime lead and held on after a slow second quarter.
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Florida Champ Ride Highlighted by Erb Jockeying
Dave Erb, a top pinch-hit jockey, remains busy with Florida-bred runners. He steered Needles to the 3-year-old crown last year and is booked to ride King Hairan this winter.
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Central Plays Danbury In Return Tilt At Home
Central High School hosts Danbury in a return non league game with Jayvee action at 6:30 p.m. The Hilltoppers seek revenge after a 76 74 loss on Dec 21 at Danbury. Joe Yaskinski leads Central as Eddie Reilly hopes for a turnaround in the Central gym.
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North Paraders crush Milford to stay undefeated in league
Stratford Highs North Paraders eased past Milford Indians 81 to 49 to remain atop the Metropolitan Bridgeport Conference. Lou Horner led with 24 points, Richie Marinaccio added 17, while Pete Greenwood and Ted Robinson hit double figures as Milford’s Billy DeCelle scored 19. Milford JV beat Stratford Jayvees 47 43 in OT.
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Clark Quintet Edges Bridgeport 76 to 74
Clark University edged Bridgeport 76 to 74 as Bill Gibbons scored a one handed push shot with three seconds left. Nathan Hart led UB with 23 points while Harry Peters and Larry Babich added key late plays for the Purple Knights. UB meets New Haven Teachers on Jan. 26.
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Freshman Coach Leads Bridgeport Clinic At Milford Prep
Junior City scores report shows Lou Saccone from the University of Bridgeport will run a basketball clinic tonight at Milford Prep gym with help from UB Freshman players and Quinnipiac College star Porky Vieira. Harvey Wenz oversees Milford Prep intramurals. Saccone to explain rules and changes followed by a discussion period.
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Fair Grounds Race To Harrys Reward Triumph
Harrys Reward a six year old bay gelding won the feature at Fair Grounds leading most of the mile and one sixteenth race. Marchese pressed the pace with Sam Brook third as Yarrys Reward clocked 1 46 and paid 11.60 for two dollars. Daddy Sherwood and Main Speaker won earlier races as the daily double paid 50.80.
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U Conns Roll Past New Hampshire in Yankee Clash
Connecticut used its height and fast break to thrash New Hampshire 94 to 54 in Durham. Bob Osborne led with 18 points as four players reached double figures while Al Cooper and Billy Schmidt controlled the boards and the Wildcats faltered against a tight zone.
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Fairfield Prep dominates West Haven 68 43 in non league tilt
Fairfield Prep jumped to an 8-0 start and pulled away to a 68 43 victory over West Haven High. Joe Sikorski and Jim Moran led Prep with 14 points each while Sikorski added 17 rebounds. West Haven's Blake led with 10 points as Prep bench full distributed playing time to all 12 players.
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Central Cagers Top Ludlowe 68 45 in GS-15 Victory
Central High improved to 4 1 with a 68 to 45 win over Roger Ludlowe behind a strong second period surge that produced 20 points led by Yasinski and Harpene. Clydesh and Hargette each had 12 as eight Central players saw action.
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Sacred Heart Dominates St Augustine's In Bantam League
Sacred Heart beat St Augustine's 41 to 14 as Sacred Heart's top scorers led a lopsided victory at the Middle Street Boys Club. Ludlowe trailed 30 to 18 at halftime, then rallied with 12 straight points to pull within range before Sacred Heart pulled away.
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Tigers Sign Finigan in Four for Four Trade Deal
Detroit announced the signing of 28 year old infielder Jim Finigan to a 1957 contract after a four for four trade with Kansas City. Finigan will compete for the Tigers third base job as Ray Boone moves to first, following a career peak as the AL All Star at third in 1954.
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Wallach Wins Unanimous Decision In Westchester Bout
Izzy Wallach of New York defeated Paulie Griffin of Brooklyn by a unanimous six round decision at the Westchester County Center in White Plains New York. The feature bout drew a crowd as Wallach improved to 147 1 2 pounds while Griffin weighed 149 1 2.
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