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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1968

Page

8

Franks Seeks Comebacks From Marichal And Mays

Giants manager Herman Franks said he hopes Juan Marichal returns to form after a 14 10 season and Willie Mays regains health and power. He ruled out Jim Davenport as regular third baseman, notes Davenport’s knee rehab, and says the club still seeks another infielder and potential trade since last fall.

SAN Francisco UPI Herman Franks San Francisco Giants Juan Marichal Willie Mays Franks Jim Davenport Giants Marichal Mays Willie Caribbean Davenport a_ star Giants Zoila Versailles Minnesota Los Angeles Dodgers

Federal mediators to decide on MLB bargaining aid

UPI reports Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service will decide this week whether to enter contract talks between major league owners and players. Negotiations resume Wednesday in New York, with a formal mediation offer possible after week’s end. Miller seeks mediation over $7000 minimum salary and working conditions. John J. Gaherin represents owners.

Washington UPI William E. Simkin Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service New York Simkin Marvin J. Miller Miller John J. Gaherin New York Newspaper Publishers Association

Central Hill Eyes Tie With Fairfield Prep In Local Showdown

The undefeated Central Hill toppers host Fairfield Prep aiming to virtually clinch the MBIAC title. The card features three other MBIAC games and three Fairfield County league matchups. Central’s Ron Cruse and Gene Mack led a 65-62 win in the first meeting, while Prep counters with multiple double-digit scorers led by Jim Fitzsimmons and Bob Chalko.

Scholastic schedule and player notes from area games

Tonight games feature Fairfield Prep at Central Bassick at Bunnell Stratford at Harding Law at Notre Dame Milford at Stamford Catholic McMahon at Trumbull Masuk at Newtown Lee at Bullard-Havens St Josephs at Wright Tech Stamford at Ludlowe Danbury at Warde. Masuk's Ron Topping Lloyd Matey top Masuk lineup with 4 8 record. Lee Too Strong Powerful Lee of New Haven expected to dominate Tech Tigers. St. Joseph's Jimmy Driggs rising in scoring race leads against Wright Tech. Ludlowe's Tatom Ed Stone Mark Stender Tom Jackson greet Stamford. Warde aims for two straight over Danbury with Forstrom Sweeney Linney leading.

Central Hilltoppers MBIAC Fairfield Central Prep Bunnell Stratford Harding Law Notre Dame Fairfield County Central Mack Bob Ritzert Central Fairfield WNAB Prep Tom Sparks Jim Fitzsimmons Bob Chalko Pat Foley Tom Bukowski Lion Jeff Howard Harrison Taylor Bassick Ricardo Swilling Ken Murphy Larry Wallach Lions Bulldogs Rich Regen Harding Harding Dunnell Milford Pete Sulzicki John Slosar Vic Swaller Kirk Fagan Mike Kolwalski Delaney Baldwin John Nesmith Mark Karagus Horace Geer Ernie Samuels Lancers Jim Williams al Clinkscales Richie Dobbs Gary Wargo Jerry Johnson Willie Wilson Doug Brown Jim MacQuipan J.V Lou ‘Albanese Russ Hunt Paul Swanson Dave Scire Trumbull Eagles Dick Shea FCIAC McMahon Rich Otzel Fairfield Prep Central Bassick Harding Law Stamford Catholic McMahon Masuk Newtown Lee Bullard - Havens St. Joseph’s Wright Tech Ludlowe Danbury Warde Central Ludlowe Norwalk New Canaan Stamford Catholic Bullard Havens Law New Milford Roger Minton Richie Anderson Howie Knepler Ron Topping Lloyd Matey Mike Savo Doug Denny Wilson Howie Russell Eric Koseteze Sophmore Bethel New Haven Tech Tigers Bob Swift Danny Teel Carmen Lepore Charlie Bentley Jimmy Driggs St. Joseph Pat Tatom Ed Stone Mark Stender Tom Jackson Tatom Tigers Bill Cunningham

Medwick and Campanella Favored for Hall of Fame Election

New York reports Joe Medwick and Roy Campanella head a five-man field for Baseball Hall of Fame vote by BBWAA. Medwick, 56, seeks election after missing last year. Campanella, MVP three times, eligible since 1962 after a life altering auto accident. Ballots require 75 percent for induction.

NEW York UPI Joe Ducky Medwick St Louis Cardinal Roy Campanella Brooklyn Dodgers Baseball Hall of Fame Hall New York Yankee Red Ruffing Veterans' Committee Campanella National League BBWAA Jonger

BU Breaks Scoring Record in 112 74 Win Over Trinity

Boston University’s basketball team set a new school scoring mark by defeating Trinity 112 to 74 on Monday night. Every BU player scored in the rout.

Boston Boston University Trinity

Pro Basketball NBA Scores and Schedule Note

In a brief update no games on the schedule feature. Kentucky defeated Indiana 160 to 91 while New Jersey topped Houston 164 to 111 in standalone results.

NBA Kentucky Indiana New Jersey Houston

Houston Rockets to AP top poll lead after UCLA upset

Houston takes over first in the AP college basketball poll after a 71 69 win over UCLA while the Bruins fall to second. New Mexico and St Bonaventure gain ground behind North Carolina as the top ten ranking runs through January 20 with Houston at 347 points and UCLA at 318.

Houston Cougars UCLA Bruins Associated Press Houston Cougars Jed New Mexico St. Bonaventure North Carolina Tar Heels Ill Utah Wyoming Canisius Tennessee Florida Vanderbilt Auburn Columbia The Lions Cornell Kentucky

Colonels Defeat Pacers 100-91 Behind Carrier's 33

Kentucky Colonels beat Indiana Pacers 100-91 as Darel Carrier scored 33 points led by 17 in the opening period. Indiana failed to win on the road since December 19 and fell three games from the cellar. Roger Brown sparked a late Pacers rally before Jim Ligon put Kentucky ahead for good.

Louisville UPI Kentucky Colonels Darel Carrier Indiana Pacers Indiana Kentucky Carrier Colonels Ted Stanza Roger Brown Brown Pacers Jim Ligon

Jane Volstadt Wins Roosevelt Feature at Westbury Pace

Jane Volstadt reined by Russell Rash won the Roosevelt Raceway feature before 18 051 spectators. Santo Tom finished second with Treble Time third as Volstadt earned an 18.8 matuel and a $94.00 exacta payoff. Mile time was 2 07 2 5 with eight pacers starting. Annie Dell and Just Wali paired for a 109 60 daily double.

Westbury N. Y UPI Jane Volstadt Russell Rash Roosevelt Raceway Santo Tom Annie Dell

Tennessee Rips Kentucky 87-59 in SEC bout

The No 4 Tennessee Vols crushed Kentucky 87-59 to pull even atop the SEC with LSU. Bob Croft scored 21, Bill Justus 18, Tom Boerwinkle 16, Bi Hann 13, and Tom Vendrix 10 as Tennessee led 37-28 at halftime and pulled away late. Kentucky's Mike Casey had 11 points.

Knoxville Tenn UPI Tennessee Louisiana State Kentucky Bob Croft Vol Bill Justus Tom Boerwinkle Bi Hann Tom Vendrix Adolph Rupp Phog Allen Kansas Mike Casey Cliff Berger Vols Boerwinkle Justus Croft

Park and Recreation League Results Highlight Mixed Evening

In the Intermediate division the Royals outscored the Good Guys 51 to 39, St. John's beat St. Raphael's 30 to 29, and West End defeated St. Augustine's 35 to 24. In the Senior league St Michael's edged St. Augustine's 38 to 24, St Teresa's routed TUS 44 to 12, and the YMCA beat Stratford AC 33 to 25.

Park and Recreation Department Royals Good Guys St. John's St. Raphael’s West End St. Augustine’s St. Michael’s St. Augustine's St. Teresa’s TUS YMCA Stratford AC

College Basketball Results Across Associations

Scores show Tennessee defeated Kentucky 87 to 59 while Michigan edged Ball State 75 to 70. Other notable results include Florida beating Georgia 90 to 43 and Cincinnati 75 over Memphis State 68 in overtime.

Tennessee Kentucky High Point Phaiffer Michigan Ball State East Tennessee East Carolina Mississippi State Albania Boston U Trinity Georgetown Tennessee Wesleyan 8.C Emory & Henry Loyola Windsor Florida Gairgia Cincinnati Fdemphis State Nort Dakota Oral Roberts Westheld Worchester Concordia S.D St. Mary's Minn Athens Tyay State Gaduten Southern Unies Northern Illinois Stetvoa

Milwaukee seeks Vince Lombardi type to run NBA franchise

Milwaukee owners pursue a strong executive to steer the new NBA club as they plan a sports arena and schedule about 30 home games locally with other games in Wisconsin cities. Mayor Maier says NBA expansion signals renewed faith after baseball losses.

Milwaukee UPI Wisconsin National Basketball Association Vince Lombardi Wesley D. Pavalon Marvin Fishman New York Pavalion Lombardi Green Bay Packers Packers NBA Henry Maier Fishman Milwaukee Arena Madison Green Bay Kenosha Hawks St. Louis

East Injured Thurmond Boosts East For All Star Faceoff

New York NBA All Star game tonight features Dave Bing and Dick Barnett in the East, with Nat Thurmond sidelined by torn ligaments. West underdog. Clyde Lee to replace Thurmond. Expand roster to 12 to include at least one player per team.

New York UPI Hustlings Dave Bing Detroit Pistons Dick Barnett New York Knickerbockers National Basketball Association Nat Thurmond Bing Harnett Bob Boozer Chicago Bulls Archie Clark Los Angeles Lakers Don Kojis San Diego Rockets Walt Hazzard Seattle Sonics Jim King San Francisco Warriors Clyde Lee San Francisco Thurmond Warrior Philadelphia NBA Wilt Chamberlain Big Wilt Bill Russell Sam Jones John Havlicek Boston Celtics Dave DeBusschere Detroit Oscar Robertson

NBA Expands to 14 Teams With Milwaukee and Phoenix

The NBA Board of Governors voted to add Milwaukee Wisconsin and Phoenix Arizona as new franchises, each paying 2 million to join. Milwaukee goes to the East and Phoenix to the West. expansion drafts will form rosters with a coin toss for first choice and draft order.

New York UPN National Basketball Association Milwaukee Wis Phoenix Ariz NBA San Diego Rockets Seattle Supersonics Milwaukee Hawks St. Louis Wesley Morris Pavalon Kenneth Pavelskin Career Academy Will Wedman Donald Chapman James Scheible Gerald Kahn Marvin Fishman Carl Eller Donald Pitt Richard Bloch American Basketball Association ABA Baltimore Boston Cincinnati Detroit Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles San Diego Seattle San Francisco

Hawks Target Joe Caldwell At Arizona State Arena

Wes Statton, GM of the 12,500 seat Veterans Memorial Coliseum, aims to lure Joe Caldwell from the St. Louis Hawks. Caldwell starred at nearby Arizona State University, and Mayor Milt Graham says Phoenix fans will gain strong publicity and the franchise could boost the entire county.

Joe Caldwell St. Louis Hawks Caldwell Arizona State University Wes Statton Veterans’ Memorial Coliseum Phoenix Milt Graham

Lakers awarded Pistons first round pick in 1968 draft

The NBA arbitration panel awarded Detroit the Lakers first round choice in 1967 after Rudy LaRusso refused to report to Detroit. Detroit had sold LaRusso to San Francisco negating the original basis for the Pistons’ prior award, which was upheld by a five member board.

NEW York UPI Los Angeles Lakers Detroit Pistons National Basketball Association Rudy LaRusso Detroit Lakers LaRusse Pistons Los Angees San Francisco Board of Governors

Pont Misses Kodak Coach-of-the-Year Clinic

Indiana’s Johnny Pont failed to appear at the Kodak Coach-of-the-Year clinic after sending an apologetic telegram stating he was arrested for speeding on the way to the New York airport and missed his plane.

ST. Louis UPI Indiana Johnny Pont Kodak Pont New York

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