Curran and Vichiola Repeat in Connecticut Duckpin Titles
Bridgeport bowlers Joe Curran and Al Vichiola Jr topped the Connecticut duckpin tourney scene over the weekend. Curran won the Brown Open in Bridgeport with a six game nine pin edge, while Vichiola captured the Waterbury B event after a six game 40 handicap run, with notable scores from multiple regional competitors.
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Grelle Wins Coast Race At Oregon Indoor Meet
Grelle, former Oregon star now with the Los Angeles Track Club, upset Cyrol Burleson in the Oregon Invitational indoor meet. He clocked 4 10.2 for the mile, finishing about 35 yards ahead of Burleson whose time was 4 12.2, while Forman won the two mile in 6 52.1. Oregon medley relay set a unofficial world mark, Beatty won the 1000 yards, O'Brien captured the shot put, and the meet drew 7,673 spectators.
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Littler Wins Lucky International with One-Buck Putter
Gene Littler clinched the $50,000 Lucky International at San Francisco aided by a $1 putter, earning a $9,000 first prize despite late bogeys. He stayed calm as the crowd grew raucous with Bill Casper finishing third and a photographer scolded onlookers.
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Littler Wins San Francisco Open After Late Rally
United States Open champion Gene Littler recovered from a six stroke lead to win the $35,000 San Francisco International tournament at Harding Park with a 274 total. George Knudson tied Littler late, but Littler surged again with a birdie at the 17th to finish two strokes ahead at 276. Bob Rosburg and Billy Casper tied for third at 277.
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Warriors edge Celtics in overtime 133 129
Philadelphia rookie Ton Meschery scored two free throws with 31 seconds left in overtime to cap a 133 129 win over Boston. Wilt Chamberlain led Philadelphia with 50 points as the Warriors erased a nine point fourth quarter deficit. Boston, without Bill Russell, saw four players foul out as their four game losing streak extended to four.
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Hawks blank Rangers 3-0 as Hull nets twice
Chicago Black Hawks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 at Madison Square Garden. Bobby Hull scored two goals, extending the Rangers’ 10th straight loss, while Glenn Hall earned his sixth shutout of the season. Ranger goalie Gump Worsley made 37 saves in a strong effort.
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Maureen Gilberto wins U S Duckpin Classic
Maureen Walsh Gilberto of Warehouse Point claimed the 31st U S Women's Duckpin Bowling Classic title with a 10 game total of 1313 and the $500 first prize. She topped a field of 143 entrants as 32 finalists made the list.
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Bridgeport
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Canadiens Overrun Bruins 5-1 to Extend Streak
Montreal tore past Boston 5-1 in an NHL game, four goals in the middle period. Henri Richard scored on a second period rebound, Don Marshall, Jean Beliveau, and Ralph Backstrom added goals as Montreal built a 3-0 lead. Backstrom notched his 21st, Tremblay his 20th, and Don McKenney reached 20 goals as the Canadiens extended their unbeaten run to 10 games.
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Little Fellows League tight St Patrick s edge St Michael s 19 15
In the Recreation Department Little Fellows league St Patrick s edged St Michael s 19 to 15 in the closest of four games Saturday. Summerfield topped Shelton 26 ? St Raphael s beat St Charles 20 13 and St Teresa s crushed St John the Baptist 21 5. The Cubs beat the Reds 12 times in 22 meetings showing potential against last season s NL champions.
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Blades Clout Jets 9-5 for third straight win
The New Haven Blades topped the Johnstown Jets 9-5 in an Eastern Hockey League game in New Haven. The win marked the Blades third consecutive victory after a four game road losing streak and followed a 2-1 win over Charlotte's Checkers and a 5-0 shutout at Johnstown.
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Detroit Lions pass trio sets 1961 receiving marks
The Detroit Lions pass receiving group of Jim Gibbons Gail Cogdill and Terry Barr totaled 135 receptions for 2162 yards and 33 touchdowns in the 1961 season.
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Soccer Results by the Associated Press Summary
In Stamford and Yonkers, brief soccer results from local matches are reported with names and outcomes, including Bridgeport and Fizamensstonton as noted locations. The page lists scores and team references, reflecting a compact round of results from the region.
Lakers defeat Packers easily in NBA clash
Los Angeles built on Elgin Baylor 38 points and Jerry West 28 as the Lakers routed Chicago 124-109. Baylor added 23 rebounds in his final game on a three day Army pass from Madigan Hospital. West below 30 for first time since Baylor’s Army departure.
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Saints Edge Steers In Wild AFL Tilt For 7-0 Half Start
San Francisco beat Kansas City 106-102 to sweep the two game set and stay undefeated at 7-0 in the AFL second half. The finish featured benches, disputed calls, and Whitey Bell clinching with two free throws with four seconds left after a late clock reset. Coach McMahon argued from the bench as the Saints pulled away late.
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Hawks and Celtics Win Biddy League Showdowns
The undefeated Hawks posted their sixth straight win by defeating the Nats 29 18 in the Bridgeport Biddy Basketball League feature. In the Major division, the Celtics beat the Warriors 51 34 while the Lakers and Stags had byes. Tom Lyddy led the Nanks with 12 points as Cincinnati rode Embry and Twyman to a 139 131 victory over the Nationals in a National Basketball Association game.
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Maple Leafs Rally To Tie Red Wings 2-2
Toronto erased an early two-goal deficit to draw even with Detroit at 2-2 in Olympia Stadium before 15,047 fans. Arm strong and Harris scored for Toronto in the second period while Sawchuk and Bower each stopped 25 shots as Montreal led Toronto by four points in the race for first place.
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Uelses Breaks Indoor Pole Vault World Record
John Uelses a U S Marine born in Berlin cleared 15 feet 10 14 inches to set a world indoor pole vault mark in the AAU invitational meet. He used a fiberglass pole and surpassed the previous best of 15 12 inches while the indoor record remains unofficial for world status. He joined the Marines three years ago after attending the University of Alabama and lives in Miami.
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Hawks Victory Over Pistons In 110 97 Win
St Louis Hawks pull within one game of Pistons with a 110 97 win. Pettit Hagan lead with 23 points each as Wilkens sparked late with a halfcourt shot. Pistons paced by Don Oht with 21 in a tight Western Division playoff race.
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War de swimmers top Notre Dame by 59-35
Andrew Warde's swimming team won seven of eight dual meets after beating Notre Dame 59-35 at the YWCA pool. Roger Fekete and Bill Rifkin each won two events, with Warde taking the 140 medley relay and multiple individual races, while Notre Dame’s performers claimed several victories in sprints and relays.
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Rens Rout Majors as Bolyard Sparks 103 Victory
PittsburghRens slam Chicago Majors 103 87 led by Bucky Bolyard with 30 points. Connie Hawkins limited rest of game as Rens improve to 6 6 in second half, Majors drop to 3 5. Jackson leads Chicago with 20. game features solid Rens defense and strong first half run.
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