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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1957

Page

23

Fairfield Prep Tops Stamford High 85 to 46 in North End

Fairfield Prep dominating on the boards and at the foul line beat Stamford High 85 to 46 to extend its win streak to five. Co Captain Joe Sikorski led with 19 rebounds and 23 charity makes as Prep led 20 24 at halftime and pulled away after the third. Stamford Jayvees fell to Fairfield Prep Jayvees 80 to 41 with Steve Leskowski as high scorer for the losers.

Fairfield Prep Black Knights Stamford North End Joe Sikorski George Bisacca Lock City Prep Sikorski Prepsters Moran Duan Bob Eisenstadt Stamford Jayvees Jayvees Steve Leskowski Dean Kramer Pat Jordan Fatrtiel Clars Valast Keleyt Toontes Ec sMigerskii

St Teresa's Rolls to Fourth Straight Win in CYO Play

St Teresa's defeated St Augustine's 43 to 34 at Bassick gym to win a fourth straight game in the West Division. St Patrick's routed St Emory's 62 to 17, and St Peter's edged St Stephen's 51 to 48 as other results in the league were reported.

St. Teresa’s Bassick Gym St. Augustine's St. Patrick's St. Emory’s St. Peter's St. Stephen's AT. Teresa's GFP Ps . Ste sAfeielingkit Sikorski Gemelyt Viiguameier Dou- Holste Geanelle Diferrarog Keene Yaa Tal- Beeenee Emomys Ib Risneit BeGyani I Iikk Dan Combs Massie Sikorski Calne Tain Joe Dunn Stamford Stephene Eisher Ae Reali Bob Valus Xeer Agi Jimmy Moran Sasag Ricc SERPS Anaughge Fairfield Prep

Sawchuk Quits Bruins Citing Nervous Fatigue

Detroit January 21 AP Terry Sawchuk announced at a news conference he is quitting the Boston Bruins for at least a month. The 27 year old goalie cited illness and ongoing nervous strain since December causing him to lose sleep appetite and nerves. He plans a monthly conference with the club to reconsider.

Detroit Fidg Tety Terry Sawchuk Boston Bruins Sawchuk Carney Hospital Boston Bruins

Discovery cuts oil burner service calls for homeowners

Shell scientists spent 15 years developing FOA-5X to keep oil burner filter screens clean. FOA-5X in every gallon of Shell Furnace Oil promises a clean screen, efficient heat, and fuel savings with no price increase. Call today to arrange delivery.

FOA Discovery Shell

Lights, Stripes and Hardwood Tonight in Bridgeport Area

Fairfield Prep battles Bullard-Havens Tech while Bassick visits Stratford to try to topple unbeaten North Paraders. Harding hosts Milford, Central faces Andrew Warde, and local jv games precede the varsity lineups in Brass Recreation Center, Harding, and Mill Plain gyms tonight.

John Johansen Fairfield Prep Bullard-Havens Tech Tech Harding Gym Central Warden Central Hilltoppers Andrew Warde Eagles Fairfield Bridgeport Brass Recreation Center Brass Center Hillhouse New Haven Milford Roger Ludlowe Norwalk Mill Plain School Ed Bear Ludlowe Fairfield Lads Staples Westport Fairfield County Shelton Ansonia Derby Branford St. Basil’s Prep Stamford Newtown Jayvee Brass Recreation Center Harding Stratford and Prep Stamford High School Black Knights Bullard-Havens Tech Tigers North End Tim Frank Piascik Tigers Ray Lions Bob Hustek Bassick Steve Miska Squag Fust Stratford Russick

Packers Aide Resigns to Become Cerritos College Coach

Earl Klopstein resigns as Green Bay Packers assistant coach to be director of athletics and head football coach at Cerritos Junior College in Artesia California. He plans to pursue a doctoral degree in education at USC while taking the new post. Klopstein previously starred at the College of the Pacific and played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1946. He also served as line coach at Idaho for two years before joining the Packers.

Green Bay, Wis Earl Klopstein Green Bay Packers Cerritos Junior College Artesia Calif Khopstein University of Southern California Klapstein College of the Pacific Pittsburgh Steelers Idaho Packer

Harding Fathers Fete Grid Squad Tomorrow

The 1956 Harding High football team will be honored at the Harding Fathers club dinner in Bristel. Principal speaker Nelson Nitchman, Coast Guard Academy coach, will join ceremonies for players headed by Captain Joe Lombardo and Herb Sutton, with sweaters and letters awarded to the squad. Tickets available at Harding High School.

Warren Harding High School Harding Fathers Club Wonder Bar Boston Avenue Nelson Nitchman U.S. Coast Guard Academy New London Charles C. Petrino Fathers Club Walter (Kay) Kondratovich University of Bridgeport Harding Frank J. McKee Wilmot T., Fiske Robert Noonan Joseph Russo Edward Tamashunas Steve Miska Joe Lombardo Herb Sutton Bridgeport Nitchman Union College Schenectady N. Y Union Sam Hammerstrom Union Grid Colby Colby College Maine Coast Guard Academy Harding High School

Greaves to Oppose Eubanks on Feb 25

The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission sanction a 10 round bout between Wilf Greaves and Johnny Eubanks for February 25 at the Enright Theater in Pittsburgh. Weigh in rules set Greaves under 168 pounds and Eubanks over 350. If Greaves is KOed by Gene Fulmer in Salt Lake City on January 28 he may be sidelined for weeks.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Wilf Greaves Johnny Eubanks Enright Greaves Gene Fulmer Salt Lake City Pennsylvania Eubanks

Saccone Clippers Face Katzman All Stars in Ansonia Showdown

The Saccone Clippers meet Katzmans All Stars Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Ansonia High School gym. Players gather at 188 Main Street for transportation to Ansonia.

Saccone Clippers Katzman Ansonia High School Main Street Ansonia

Sterling Girls Active Versus Farnam House in Junior High Match

The Sterling House senior girls travel to New Haven to face Farnam House tonight at 7 15 in Johnson Junior High School gym.

Sterling House Milford Legion Hall Farnam House New Haven Johnson Junior High

Billy Lynch Wins Unanimous Decision in Holyoke Bout

Billy Lynch of Hartford remains undefeated in 11 straight with a unanimous decision over Jake Iosato of Philadelphia at Valley Arena Holyoke. Lynch improves to 30 victories in 34 fights despite a cut above the eye in the seventh round and presses forward with a savage attack to force Iosato's retreat.

Holyoke Mass Billy Lynch Hartford Conn Jake Iosato Philadelphia Valley Arena Lynch Josato New York Art Suffoletta Bridgeport Fred Montforte Brooklyn St. Nicholas Arena Angelo De"endis Jerry Luedee New Haven Delendis Ernie Durando J Suedee

Cherif Hamia Wins European Featherweight Title in Paris

Cherif Hamia of Algeria defeated Jean Sneyers of Belgium to win the vacant European featherweight championship in a 15 round bout in Paris. Hamia weighed 125 pounds while Sneyers weighed 124 pounds, establishing Hamia as a top contender for the world crown.

Paris France Jas Cherif Hamia Algeria Jean Sneyers Belgium Hamia Sandy Saddler Sn¢yers

Holy Names Beat Sacred Heart Saints 34 27 in CYO Bout

In New York, Holy Names beat Blessed Sacrament 34 to 27 in the East Side CYO basketball league. Our Lady of Grace defeated St Charles 45 40, St Am BRO trounced St Cyril's 60 39, and St John's routed Holy Rosary 68 35.

Holy Name Ed Blessed Sacrament Luedee Harding Our Lady of Grace St. Charles St. Am St. Cyril's St. John’s Holy Ros Defendis Hisory Simmer Alzanoske Janel O Il Linderter Mareinka Peley Scalzo Biztlie Gece OO Sigerpwlano United Press Fedluk Ples G Awit Vestant Slan Petandis Stan Eteperis Trdsworth Heudreey Tatea Jerry Rank Ambrobe Trie Debas Latele Gallacher Gi Multord Angelo Horsath Vailante Maman Dibiochiat Thempren Asare Osa Holy Rosary Reunien Kobziak

Pierce Rebuffs White Sox On 1957 Contract

Billy Pierce the White Sox top paid pitcher in 1956 refused to sign a 1957 contract after a meeting with vice president Chuck Comiskey. The club had raised the offer but Pierce planned to return home to Detroit to consider and would contact Comiskey later. He won 20 games and lost 9 last season and was reportedly paid a top Sox salary in 1956.

Chicago Billy Pierce Chicago White Sox Pierce Baseball Writers Chuck Comiskey Comiskey Detroit Chuck Sox

Harbin Defeats Grey In New Orleans Bout

Chicago's Clarence Harbin, 155, wins a split 10 round middleweight decision over New Orleans rival Jesse Grey, 159. Harbin overcomes Grey's height reach and weight edge and is set to meet Charlie Joseph here next Monday night.

New Orleans Clarence Harbin Chicago Jesse Grey Grey Harbin Charlie Joseph

Gonzales Edges Rosewall In Tough Pro Tennis Bout

Pancho Gonzales defeated Ken Rosewall 3-6 6-3 11-9 14-15 13-9 in a three and a half hour pro match at Milton Courts Brisbane. Gonzales led 4-1 in the final set before clinching after a grueling battle with 8,000 spectators. The pair have more matches on the schedule before touring New Zealand and Australia.

Brisbane Australia Pancho Gonzales Ken Rosewall Los Angeles Gonzales Rosewall Pancho Pmatch New Zealand Adelaide Sydney

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