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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1968

Page

7

Milford Tops Stratford In Early Scoring 70-65

Milford High School built a large early lead to beat Stratford 70-65 in an MBIAC game played in Stratford. Swanson led Milford with 20 points, Walker 19, Lucas 13, while Fagan topped Stratford with 23 points and 18 rebounds. Jayvee Milford won 58-40 as well.

Milford High School Stratford MBIAC Paul Swanson Bob Lucas Indians Ray Mahon Cagers Milford Kirk Fagan John Slosal North Paraders Swanson Ken Walker Lucas Fagan Slosar Jayree Kazmercyk Creary George Bellinger Mitford Stretford GEP Pi Hunt Donnelly Blatney Q Sulztekl Kowalski Scire J Swanson Lindberg Oo Oo Welker Swaller Keby Axden Ooo

Taylor Powers Bassick To 62-44 Win Over Law

Taylor Powers Bassick led Bassick Lions with 27 points including 16 in the fourth quarter to beat Jonathan Law 62-44 in the MBIAC. Kien Murphy added 17 as Bassick pulled away after a 34-24 third quarter edge, while Jeff Howard scored 10 and Law’s George Dimitrok had 12 in a setback for Law.

Harrison Taylor Bassick Lions MBIAC Jonathan Law Devon Taylor Taok Law Lawmen Kien Murphy Murphy Jeff Howard Jim Ryan George Dimitrok Lion Cubs Dave Cox Rod McCaulley Cassick Save FF Gfp Ewilling Dimirok Ryan Howard Persenel Garaner Romano Aurohy Injoychock Véoltach

Various High School Basketball Scores Across Connecticut

A roundup of scholastic boys basketball results featuring numerous schools. Notable scores include Greenwich 83 Danbury 42, Norwich Tech 69 over Norwich (readable fragments), Windsor Locks 73 Middletown 82, Glastonbury 58 over Aven 62, and Bristol Eastern 64 over Bristol Central 43 among many others.

Griswald Waterford Stonington Windham Smith Fitch Frontville New London St Bernard RHAM Bolton Bacon Portland Putnam Plainfield Lymon Wheeler Woodstock Marian Hill Touristaths Ells Coward Hall Penney Bloomfield East Windsor Granby East Granby Stafford Surmvid Windsor Locks Middletown Glastonbury Aven Housatonic Guilford Old Lyme Morgan Old Saybrook Cromwell Vinal Tech Easthampton Mass Enfield Londvia Tech Sir Thomas Seminary

Kolbe Conaners Beat St Joseph 76 71 in Tight Clash

The Kolbe Conaners edged St Joseph 76 71 at Trumbull High. Four Kolbe players hit double figures led by Brian Jerome 18 and Bill Kirkpatrick 16. St Josephs Jim Driggs tallied 31 points to pace the Cadets.

Friars Kolbe High School St. Joseph's Cadets Trumbull Lenny Lee Brian Jerome Bill Kirkpatrick Jim Cox Jimmy Driggs St. Joseph Driggs Jerome Kolbe Kirkpatrick Cox Ray Jessick Bill Madden St. Joseph’s Bob Kirby Jim Boyce Kolbes

Danbury Edges Staples 62 61 In Overtime Thriller

Danbury Crimson Eagles downed Staples of Westport 62 to 61 in overtime at home. Bob Ward led Danbury with 18 points including the late free throws, while Staples’ Jeff Hooper scored 28 in a hard fought loss. Lindsay added 12 for Staples as Ward and Jackson paced Danbury.

Bob Ward Ft Danbury Westport FCIAC Danbury Staples Jeff Hooper Wreckers Crimson Eagles Ward Dave Lindsay Gary Trohalis Chris Keneally Danbury Balonies Gre Word Trohalls Blindsey Addessi sHand ‘Lawlor Jackson

Indians Ink Pair With Cleveland Under Contract

Cleveland reports pitcher Stan Williams and Bob Tiefenauer agreed to terms, expanding the Indians' 1960 roster to 13 under contract.

Cleveland UPI Stan Williams Bob Tiefenauer Indians

Barlow Edges Newtown In Late Surge 57 52

Barlow outscored Newtown 20 15 in the final period to claim a Western Connecticut Conference victory 57 52 in Redding. Neil Pederson led all scorers with 23 points and 16 rebounds while Dave Rumsey added 7 points for the Falcons who trailed 23 21 at halftime.

Barlow Newtown Redding Dave Rumsey Falcons Neil Pederson Pederson John Chatfield Robin Polsene Gorian Newtown GFP GEP Pederson VQ Goodrich G. Billing Jenner Rumsey Skelton Farnsworth Fa’ Loughlin Morano Frawley Coughern O Costello Selesok

Park and Recreation CYO Schedule at Shehan Center

The Parks and Recreation Department lists six CYO league games this weekend at the Shehan Center. Tonight at 6 St Catherine vs St Charles, 7 Blessed Sacrament vs St John the Baptist, 8 St Lawrence vs St Margaret. Tomorrow Our Lady of Providence vs St Teresa's, 2 St Raphael's vs St Andrew's, 3 Assumption vs St Patrick's.

Parks and Recreation Department Shehan Center St. Catherine St. Charles Blessed Sacrament St. John the Baptist St. Lawrence St. Margaret Our Lady of Providence St. Teresa's St Raphael’s St. Andrew's Assumption St. Patrick's

Hilltoppers Rally Past Notre Dame 61-49 in MBIAC Clash

Central High edging Notre Dame 61 to 49 as Gene Mack and Tom Sparks lead with 19 points each. Lancers stay close, but fouls and cold second half stall a comeback before Central pulls away in the final period.

Central High School Notre Dame MBIAC Hilltoppers Gene Mack Tom Sparks Hilltop Pers Central Mack Sparks Lancers Rich Dobbs Jim McQuigan Ken Johnson Harold Curry Ron Cruse Fairfield Prep Dobbs Jerry Johnson Willie Wilson Thei Ir al Clinkscales Central JV al Douglas William Austin Johnson Nobbs Curry dWilson Willams McQuigon Jenkins Brown and Cruse Swilliams Witchinsky Mares Ood

East Coach Hints Lengthy Layoff Could Be Problem

East coach Joe Collier notes AFL All Stars have been out of shape after a long layoff. He sees cool weather helping players avoid strain and hopes it stays mild through Sunday. West coach Lou Saban says Raiders’ conditioning gives the West an edge and no contact work was done to prevent injuries before the All-Star game. Emphasis this week is on passing with running to keep defenses honest.

Jacksonville Fla UPI Joe Collier Buffalo Bills Oakland Raiders Lou Saban Raiders Saban Collier Laban

Masuk Panthers crush Bethel in 90-63 win at home

Masuk Panthers coasted to a 90-63 Western Connecticut Conference victory over Bethel in Monroe. Four starters hit double figures led by Eric Koste te with 19 points, as Masuk opened 27-14 first quarter and built a 52-30 halftime lead. Bethel’s Tom Mola led scoring with 25.

Masuk Panthers Ron Topping Lloyd Matey Doug Wilson Tom Mola Bethel Joe McKenzie

Hockey Scores From Multiple Leagues Saturday

In NHL action New York defeated Los Angeles while AHL results saw Baltimore edge San Diego 7 to 4 and Providence win 4 to 2 over Portland Rochester beat Buffalo 4 1 Hershey lost while EHL games featured Long Island 12 Syracuse 2 Clinton 7 and New Haven 11 Charlotte 4 Florida 3 Nashville 4 Knoxville 1. Other scores include Johnstown drawing New Jersey 3.

NHL New York Los Angeles AHL Baltimore San Diego Providence Portland Rochester Buffalo Hershey Springfield EHL Long Island Syracuse Clinton New Haven Charlotte Nashville Florida Knoxville Johnstown New Jersey

Dick Nolan Named Niners Head Coach

Dick Nolan of the Dallas Cowboys staff was hired by the San Francisco Forty Niners as head coach, succeeding fired coach Jack Christiansen. Nolan, 35, was praised by club president Lou Spadia for his winning background. Cowboys coach Tom Landry voiced mixed feelings, saying he would miss Nolan but supported his move.

49ERS Lou Spadia San Francisco Forty-Niners Dick Nolan Nolan Jack Christiansen Dallas Cowboys SAN Francisco UPI San Francisco Forty Niners Forty Niners Maryland New York Giants Dallas Pittsburgh Giants Chicago Cardinals Dallas Cowboy Tom Landry Cowboys Landry

College Scores Roundup From Various Matches

Vermont defeated Central Connecticut 74 to 24 while NYAC beat Trinity Conn 100 to 75. Hobart topped Rochester Tech of New Mexico College 75 to 72. Oberlin beat Wayne State 60 to 47.

Vermont Central Connecticut NYAC Trinity Conn Hobart Rochester Tech New Mexico Amarillo Oberlin Wayne St Hiram Allegheny Walsh Urbana Jersey City St Pace Denison Kenyon T. Baldwin-Wallace Cleveland St Williams Bates Alfred Tech Williamsport Clareton Monmouth Moorkean Mankato St. Olaf Knox Winona Bemld Quantico Marines Presbyterian Florida Presbyterians Augusta Dale Ieres Cathotic U Covenant Coll Bryan Emmanuel Colt

Celtics Subdue Knicks 120 114 in third period surge

Sam Jones and Bailey Howell combined for 62 points to fuel Boston Celtics 120 114 victory over the New York Knicks. Jones 15 and Howell 10 in a decisive third period while Cazzie Russell sparked a Knicks comeback late but Boston held on. Russell scored 10 in the stretch as Havlicek only basket kept Celtics ahead.

Boston UPI Sam Jones Bailey Howell New York Boston Celtics Knickerbockers National Basketball Association Jones Howell Cazzie_ Russell Knicks Russell John Havlieck Celtics Dick Barnett VanArsdal Sanders Reed B.russell Bellamy Burnett Graham Komives Hoviloek Havilock Thacker Nelson Froaler Bradley Jackson C. Russell van Arsdale

Unitas Meredith Start In NFL Pro Bowl

Johnny Unitas and Don Meredith named to start for the West and East squads respectively in the NFL Pro Bowl at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Roman Gabriel will substitute for the West, while Sonny Jurgensen is out with injury for the East. the game features notable backfield selections and a prize pool of 81,600 with 1500 for winners and 900 for losers.

Unitas Meredith Los Angeles UPI Johnny Unitas Don Meredith Roman Gabriel Fran Tarkenton Don Shula Baltimore Colts Gabriel Los Angeles Rams Otto Graham Washington Redskins Sonny Jurgensen Dallas Cowboys Shula Graham Gale Sayers Chicago Bears Leroy Kelly Cleveland Browns Bill Brown Minnesota Vikings Willie Richardson Colts Kelly Don Perkins Charley Taylor Redskins Coliseum West Les Josephson Bernie Casey UCLA Mel Farr Detroit Lions Rams David Jones Merlin Olsen Roger Brown Green Bay Packers Willie Davis

Heyman Lifts Pipers To 132-126 Decision

In Pittsburgh Art Heyman scored a field goal and a foul shot in the final 90 seconds to lift the Pittsburgh Pipers to a 132 126 ABA win over the New Orleans Buccaneers. The victory pulled the Pipers into a near tread with the Minnesota Muskies for the Eastern Division lead. New Orleans remains atop the Western Division.

Pittsburgh Art Heyman Pittsburgh Pipers American Basketball Association New Orleans Buccaneers Pipers Minnesota Muskies New Orleans Heyman

Harding Presidents rout Bulldogs 100 to 46

Harding overwhelmed Bunnell in a 100 46 victory behind Delaney Baldwin and John Nesmith. Baldwin 22 points Nesmith 20 and Horace Geer 19 led a fast breaking attack while Rich Begen struggled with 7 points on 2 of 19 shooting. Harding shot 51 percent.

Harding MBIAC Bunnell Bulldogs Rich Begen Little Delaney Baldwin John Nesmith Horace Geer Ernie Samuel Jim Kish Warriors Baldwin Nesmith Geer Kish Begen Presidents Gym Samuel Steve Dyott Burwell al Palmer Bunnell Harding GFP GPP Dyalt J. Meamith Hewelz Nesmlin Stegner Karogus Ooo Vaughn Yi? Doherty Franklin Peterson Scheibel Litlejohn Taylor Buller Kombs Commodore

Warde Rallies Past Trumbull Eagles 77-53

Warde defeated Trumbull 77 53 in an FCIAC game on the Eagles home court. Doug Forstrom led Warde with 28 points while Rich Sadowski grabbed 25 rebounds and added 12 points helping secure the big second half surge. Rich Olzel led Trumbull with 22 points as the Eagles struggled from the floor.

Warde Trumbull FCIAC Eagles Doug Forstrom Crimson Eagles Suim Rich Olzel Forstrom Rich Sadowski Ned Jaroszewski Warde Trumbull GFP FP Linney Otel Sweeney Knepter Howard Minton Anderson Sadowski Mucei Skultedy Kerr Roman Joreszewsk

New Jersey Americans extend win streak to six with 122 110 victory

In Teaneck New Jersey the Americans beat the Indiana Pacers 122 110 to stretch their streak to six. Dan Anderson and Bruce Spraggins scored early in the third to spark a 24 9 run that broke a 68 68 tie, while Tony Jackson led New Jersey with 27 points. Roger Brown had 27 for Indiana.

Teaneck N.J UPI Dan Anderson Bruce Spraggins New Jersey Americans Indiana Pacers American Basketball Association Anderson Spraggins New Jersey Indiana Tony Jackson Pacer Jackson Walt Simon Roger Brown Freddie Lewis Pace

Pro Basketball Scores and Wrestling Meet Highlights

NBA results include Boston 120 over New York 114, Detroit 133 over Seattle 19, Pittsburgh 132 over New Orleans 124, New Jersey 172 over Indiana 116, Dallas 102 over Houston 2. Also listed are Philadelphia of San Francisco late and Denver of Anaheim late. Staples 25 Danbury 16 notes a school wrestling meet.

NBA Boston New York Detroit Seattle Philadelphia San Francisco Pittsburgh New Orleans New Jersey Indiana Dallas Houston Denver Anaheim

Killy Shines in Hahnenkamm Downhill Drill

French ski star Jean Claude Killy impressed experts with a flawless training run for the Hahnenkamm downhill in Kitzbuehel Austria. He led about 90 racers from 23 nations in Friday practice ahead of the pre Olympic weekend race. Also scoring well were Sprecher of Switzerland and Franz Vogler of Germany.

Kitzbuehel Austria UPI Jean Claude Killy Killy Sielf Andraces Sprecher Switzerland Franz Vogler Germany

Pistons Top Supersonics 133 119 in Detroit Showdown

Dave De Busschere scored six straight late points to spark the Pistons to a 133 119 win over Seattle. Dave Bing led Detroit with 38 points as Hazzard and Rule paced Seattle comeback efforts. Detroit maintains a lead in the Eastern Division race while Seattle struggles.

Detroit UPI Dave DeBusschere Detroit Pistons Seattle Walt Hazzard Supersonics Cincinnati DeBusschere Dave Bing

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Taylor Powers Bassick Cantonda Lewis Hale-Ray Mauuar Tech LaSaleur Washington Terryville Kolbe Conaners Ki, Joseph's Josinskd Danbury Shades Staples Park and Recreation Department U.S Edge East St. Luke’s Mastuk Panthership Christ the King John McSherry St. Luke's Bob Steel Bob Walker Mike Donnelly Kingsmen Joe Walkovich Bob Lacabelle Christ the King Pit Luke‘s Gra S Lacabelle McSherry Mosak Bethel Morris Walker Steel R. Doran Magee Bochicchia Wittlin Motey McCarthy Walkovich Munce Topping Vincent Mayer Dugrid Wilson Borchi Bn. Wilson Tallentoid Mola VW Doron McKenzie Kosetere Burke Dexter Morris UWF Jeff Doran Humble Bulldogs Baldwin, Nesmith Samuel, Geer Flash Trumbull Eagles Jean Killy Hahnenkamm Pistons Sonics Hazzard Bob Rule Rule Cobo Arena Bing Moxzard DeBusschr Kron Matles Meschery Strowder Tresvant Picker Grm Chappell Alk Dischinger Lott von Arsdal Murray Walker VE Etna Barber Shop Brooklawn Ave Bpr Boston Ave
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