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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1957

Page

18

Unbeaten Teams Clash In Dusty Loop Tonight

Manning-Maxwell-Moore and Bryant Electric lead the B Division in the YMCA Industrial Basketball league. Both undefeated, they face Bridgeport Brass and Metropolitan Body respectively at Bridgeport Brass Recreation Center in tonight’s four game slate. Top contenders Singer Manufacturing, Handy-Harman, Southern New England Telephone, and Casca Products also compete as standings tighten.

Manning - Maxwell - Moore Bryant Electric Ymca Industrial Basketball League Bridgeport Brass Recreation Center Max Lemachko M-M-M Bridgeport Brass Bryant Electric Metropolitan Body Brass Taurels Handy-Harman Hoopmen Southern New England Telephone Company Casca Products Manning- Maxwell-Moore Cos New England Telephone Warner Brothers Bill Sheehy Bill Habansky Sam Hill al Lieberum Walter Ham) Wilson Bill Moran Paul Rydlick Red

Signature Loan Co Advertisement Proposes Flexible Monthly Plans

An old style ad invites readers to visit Signature Loan Co for fast service and personalized loan options. It promises a smile and lets customers choose their own monthly payment schedule. The notice encourages applying in person or by phone or mail to establish credit.

Signature Loan CO

Milford Stars Fall To Sterling In Close Weekend Match

Sterling House teams split two games with Milford. Milford Stars lost 64 to 60 as Sonny Hitinski scored 20 points. Sterling girls defeated Milford, while New Haven Far Ramettes beat Sterling 41 to 31. Ann DeLuca led Sterling with 15 points and Mich Mediate contributed for Milford.

Sterling House Milford Milford Stars Sonny Hitinski Sterling Girls New Haven Far- Ramettes Ann DeLuca Sterling Ag Mirminat Rissele Scherg Kelly Fiorestas Percy Donlan Mirmina Schofield Sterling HeLucat NeLalley Reills Hemaiot Royce

Vagabonds to Host All-Sports Dinner January 30

The Vagabond A. A. will hold its annual All-Sports dinner January 30 at 8 p.m. in the clubrooms 383 East Main Street. Football coach Paull Macdoca will receive a trophy from James Mondo Construction Co. and manager Harry DeBernardo will get a similar award from President Macio Asdrabali of the Italian Community Center, with toasts and trophies for individual players. Invited guests include Judge Samuel Tedesco State Senator A Edward Sandula Frank McGee and others. Vite Dentato will be toastmaster.

Vagabond A.A East Main Street Paull Macdoca James Mondo Frank McGee Paul Blache Vincent Dinan Earl E. Mastri Lou Saccone Steve Christ Vite Dentato

National Corn Husking Contest At Davenport Draws Crowd

About 150000 people attended the 1940 national corn husking contest held on the Henry Keppery farm near Davenport Iowa, drawing spectators from across the region to witness the skill and speed of rural contestants and the rural pageantry surrounding the event.

Henry, Keppery Farm Davenport

Larsen Rejects Yankees Offer In Unsigned 1957 Contract

Don Larsen said he returned his 1957 New York Yankee contract unsigned and asked for 27,500, warning the club its offer may drive him to end up tending bar. The 1956 World Series hero weighed about five to ten pounds over his pitching weight and planned to stay in shape in Southern California until camp. Mantle reportedly seeks 60,000 as Larsen fends off offers while enjoying a California winter of public appearances.

San Diego Calif Don Larsen New York Yankee Larsen Yankees Bob Elliott San Diego Padre Mission Valley Country Club Mickey Mantle Mantle Big Moundsman California

Johnny Majors Signs With Canadian Club

Knoxville and Montreal clash as Johnny Majors, Tennessee star tailback, signs a one year contract with the Montreal Alouettes of Canada's Big Four league. At 167 pounds, he is viewed as a versatile triple threat back by Alouette Coach Walker and general manager Dandurand.

Knoxville Tenn Johnny Majors Tennessee National Football League Montreal Alouettes Canada NFL Alouette Peahead Walker Walker Leo Dandurand Alouettes Majors Johnny Dandurand Montreal Hunsland United Press Volunteers Baylor Georgia Tech Kyle Buddy) Cruze Regina Cruze Chicago Bears N.F.L

Thunderbird tourney attracts 40 pros at Palm Springs

Palm Springs Calif Jan 23 AP exclusive Thunderbird Country Club opens its annual invitational tournament with 40 top pros competing for a 45 purse. Notables include Demaret Middlecoff Souchak Haas and Palmer past winners Furgol Ford Hebert Nelson Weetman Brown. Remarez Boros are among 1956 bids and British Ryder Cup stars join the field.

Palm Springs Calif Thunderbird Country Club Jimmy Demaret Cary Middlecoff Remarez Johnny Palmer Palmer Shelly Mayfield Mike Souchak Freddie Haas, Jr Pebble Beach Byron Nelson Julius Bor- OS

Barry's Clothes Seeks Basketball Games in Area

Local clothing store Barry's Clothes invites area teams to schedule basketball games. Interested teams should contact Manager Judson Deutsch at 1210 Main Street or call ED 4 4848.

Barry's Clothes Judson Deutsch Main

Milford Prep Wins as Golberg Tops 23 in 68 43 Victory

Milford Prep defeated Peekskill Academy 68 to 43 as Larry Golberg scored 23 points to lead the winners. Milford Prep moves to 4-4 on the season while Peekskill’s Joe Flacco scored 24 in defeat.

Peekskill N. Y Larry Golberg Nets Milford Prep Peekskill Academy Golberg Dick Petrillo Mike Bruno Milford Joe Flacco Mulford Preasana Godsit Quinna Chesser Tao Bruna

Pairings Announced For Hemophilia Tourney

The Hemophilia Foundation benefit basketball tournament pairings were announced by chairman Dick Ondek. Sponsored by Raybestos division, the event runs February 2 at Stratford High School gym with finals on February 10. Opening games include Raybestos Brake Liners vs Castro Convertible, Gior dana's Chiefs vs Morgan Fuel, Stratford Red Men vs Southport Firemen, and New Haven Roessler’s vs Gia quinto’s service station.

Hemophilia Foundation Dick Ondek Raybestas Stratford High School Raybestos Brake Liners Castro Danbury Giordana Milford Morgan Fuel

Stratford Mermen Swim Past Staples 47 22 in Meet

Stratford High School swimmers led by Charley Lay won two events as the Mermen defeated Staples of Westport 47 to 22 at the Orcutt Boys Club in a Connecticut High School swimming meet. Stratford extended their winning streak to eight straight under Coach Vic Crump with wins in the 40 and 10 yard freestyles and multiple other events.

Charley Lay Stratford High School Mermen Staples Westport Orcutt Boys’ Club Vic Crump Stratford Splashers Lay Ted LaCroix Bill Lesneski Boynton Ron Peterson Stratford Tankmen LaCroix Lasnes Ambrose Nakoneezny Reynton Brown iSo Tilman Pollsen Law Dolne Nielson Tame— E Dy Lesnieski Brophy Fo Miller Brophy Sr Weel Part eNielson Tillman Adler Dole

Norwalk Tops Central in City Swim Meet 41 27

Norwalk High edged Central 41 27 at the YWCA pool in a boys swim meet. Event notes list Medley Relay won by Norwalk with Noorhees Worth Koop and West in 45.5 seconds. Individual wins include Meehan in freestyle sprints, Randlett and Deans in 40 yard freestyle, Cary in 60 yard free, Tonchees II in backstroke, and a relay victory by Norwalk over the 200 yard freestyle relay team.

Norwalk High School Central YWCA Norfalk Noorhees Worth Koop West Meehan Nullingen Hoyteda Nod Randlett Deans -Wor Syine Benenfante Nes Touvard Norwalk Weet Lytle Goetting

St John's Nept Face Barnum Roofers In City League Showdown

St John's Nept meet Barnum Roofers in the East Side Intermediate Recreation league feature tonight at Warren Harding High School gym. Other games at 7 p.m. Sterling House vs Holy Name and 9 p.m. St Ambrose vs Royals.

St. John's Nept Barnum Roofers Warren Harding High School Sterling House Holy Name St. Ambrose Royals

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