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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1968

Page

5

French and Americans share Grand Prix Megeve honors

In Megeve France French skiers swept titles in the three event classical Grand Prix de Megeve led by Alaine Penz Georges Mauduit and Bernard Orcel with Billy Kidd the sole U S winner placing second in the two heat combined and third in the windup slalom American James Heuga also placed high while the women's events at St Gervais saw French skiers win two events with Fernande Bochatay the lone non French winner Isabelle Goitschel topped the combined and Marielle leads the World Cup ahead of teammate Florence Steurer.

Megeve France UPI Megevet Jean Claude Killy Billy Kidd Stowe Hill U.S Bob Beattie James Heuga Tahoe City Calif Eliers Alaine Penz Georges Mauduit Bernard Orcel Italy Carlo Senoner St. Gervais Fernande Bochatay Switzerland Isabelle Goitschel Marielle Florence Steurer Nancy Greene Canada Badgastein Austria

Sun Lord Wins Roosevelt Harness Test in Roaring Crowd

Sun Lord driven by Billy Myer won the $12,500 early third series second round at Roosevelt Raceway before 31,078 fans. The four year old stallion from Goshen paced 2 03 5 earning a $4.60 mutuel. Samp son Knight was second and Frank T. Ace third as Sun Lord joins Tactful Intruder and Drambuie in the upcoming semi finals.

Westbury N. Y UPI Sun Lord Billy Myer Roosevelt Raceway Myer Irene and George Doane Goshen Sampson Knight Frank T. Ace Tactful Intruder Drambuie Noble Dan Art Mir

Knee Surgery Slated For Bullets' Workman

Baltimore rookie Tom Workman of the Bullets had ailing right knee examined and diagnosed with a torn lateral meniscus. The operation is expected today and he likely will miss the remainder of the NBA season after being acquired from the St. Louis Hawks.

Baltimore Tom Workman Baltimore Bullets Workman National Basketball Association Bullets St. Louis Hawks

Pimlico Entries Shift for 1 PM Post

The listing details Pimlico horse entries and post times with multiple horse names, odds, and claimed purses, noting a 1 p.m. EST post and various entries across multiple races. Key horses include True no, Palniress NW, Brandy Glen, Flying Sun, and many others, with purses ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 and several claiming events.

Gansett Entries Clear and Fast at Midday Trials

The report notes clear and fast performances at the Gansett event with key entrants posting strong times. Details indicate swift heats and favorable conditions as competitors push toward finals.

Gansett Selections Racecard Highlights and Entrants

A listing of horse names and entrants for a racing event titled Gansett Selections Wg with 14 entries including Yukon Kid Time Shot Monte Star Doobergs Dore Lucky Lippman Crafty Monor and Sweep The Deck among others. The card names several horses with connections to Salmstown Alcin and Priam King and notes numbers such as 107 and 108.

Brandy Glen Kickapoo Plutocrat Orrsville Caseys Clarice Steves Lucy Fowler Myollvic Y.poppa Pierre Siggy Calvary Cross Castle Lovely Bram Able Rosle Moody Marty Emerald Kaplowitz Émi Sly Cricket xa-Noble zSelf Mastery Ramon Away Bonnie Morn Wise Som Sean Home Cosmic Lone Better Bees Jr Pate Nene Tagie Wee Willie Boston Sollor Saltor Elizabeth x-Hill Iron Jean Wiggins Sam Lady Jadoren Dynamite Jr Precious Boy Hasty Price Manassa Willogate Santo Domingo Someticco St LY Il Royall Benny Power Atlee Fisheaster Bunnys Pride Barrymore Tomevy Yalav Suerle Mr Mink Ruxton Rose Johns Smile Reet Fashin Ong Nell Cope Ann Uspe Jasmine Stokes Pete Tees Mraiar Neill Teddys True Joelyns Pleasantines Lucretia Bori Syrian Sea Coppee Canyon F&m Roach Ralph Kays Valentine Raison Delre Troselte Stork Fla Alligetor Admiral Twoin George Zoloina Teddy Cox Cihathus Cima A&up Wami Sasemda Gy S. Fur Chantajista Aueens Pooberas Sams Pacemakr Avelen Deane Steel Blade OF Gold Rock Brigade Ullano Anne Porter Bell Clear Fett United Press International Milarga Caria Vital Marin Escable Carene Bold and Sayer Saturn JO Mischief Boy Dolly Olle the Big Marine Alscate Wy Grey Duchess Leery Light Pherasco x-Chance-Dale Jons Trople War Holland-Jackson Treva Franks Joan the Mad Katy Scariett Bill Dunn x-Guy Josa—Comber Beny Jeffreys Pet Bishop Desnandy Bombe Glace Shamrock Su Lady Vogue a-Ghalal 'Tennywood Cavamore Benjamin Tisdale-Florman Hickerson Faternal Thermos Kentucky Salls Astro Lee Mike Yd Narragonseil Yukon Kid Monte Star Star Tumbler Admiral Twain Teddy OX Doobergs Dore Lucky Lippman Crafty Monor Upland Ball Me Motor

Pimlico Selections and 1998 League Standings Overview

Pimlico bets list entries include Cortex and Jet Whisper among others with trainers Moody Marty and River Rain in a dense odds table. The card shows league standings for Reicherts Roybestos Brunos Maraczs and Ferrandos, with night schedule events including American versus Ferrandos and Brunos versus Maracris at Tunxis Hill and Seaboard venues.

Pimlico Cortex Cagey Woman Senator S Jet Whisper Raunchy Moody Marty Richy C Mighty Me Tod River Rain Royal Trumpeter Poggios Brave Bid Hosty Price Willogate Chacolero Kilbegon Penny Power Penwood Fisheater Vocation Land Suerte Fue Kean Johns Smile Barnum Reicherts Roybestos Brunos Maraczs Ferrandos Maracris Ploreks Reicherts West Broad Verdi Tunxis Hill Shots & Seaboard Raybestos

Pyles wins downhill as USA tops alpine medals at Universiade

Scott Pyles of Frisco Colorado powered to the men's downhill crown on the final day of the 1968 Winter Universiade in Innsbruck Austria. Loris Werner of Steamboat Springs earned bronze as the United States captured two alpine medals, boosting its overall standing in the 26 nation event.

Innsbruck Austria UPI Scott Pyles Frisco Colo United States Pyles Loris Werner Steamboat Springs U.S Russia Japan Western State College Mutler Guenther [Scheuer West Germany Werner Jim Morning Santa Monica Calif Elaw Wash Vicki Jones Tahoe City Miss Nagel Miss Jones Bill March Golden James d. Fowler Fowler United States Collegiate Sports Council Italy

Yaz Named Year’s Top Sports Figure in 1987

Boston star Carl Yastrzemski is highlighted as the standout sports figure of the year for 1987 after leading the Red Sox to the American League pennant and winning the batting title with .326, 121 RBIs, and 44 homers tied with Harmon Killebrew. The piece notes other candidates and recalls rivals like Frank Robinson and O J Simpson, with mentions of notable athletes and events shaping the year.

Steve Snider NEW York UPI Carl Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox Jim Ryan Vince Lombardi Don Schollander Red Schoendienst Johnny Pont Ted Kheel O.J. Simpson Willie Mays Yastrzemski Red Socker Boston Baltimore Orioles Yaz Robinson al Weis Harmon Killebrew New England Ryun Mexico City

Mexico City challenge for Ryan in high altitude title bid

The United States chase a first American championship since 1908 as Ryan aims to win in Mexico City high altitude. The event marks Schollander's final appearance and tests endurance and tactics at altitude.

United States Ryan Mexico City Schollander

YMCA Cagers Rally For Narrow 39 38 Win Over Torrington

Bridgeport YMCA junior high boys used a full court zone press to erase a five point deficit in the final two minutes and edge Torrington 39 to 38 in a state YMCA league game. Chuck Davis led with 14 points including eight in the closing period and Daryl Laudenslager added fourth quarter scoring. Keith Kleps sparked a third period rally as the winners improved to 1 2 in the league and prepare for an away game in Hartford.

Bridgeport Ymca Torrington YMCA Chuck Davis Keith Kleps Davis Daryl Laudenslager Hartford

Hawaii's Iolani Palace Stands as Last Royal Seat in U S

The 80 year old Iolani Palace in Hawaii remains the only royal residence in the United States, preserving a unique chapter in the islands' history and monarchy.

Hawaii Iolani Pallace United States

Metropolitan names Mazzone Park City office manager

Park City welcomes Mr. Mazzone as the new Manager of Metropolitan's local office at 171 Golden Hill Street. A graduate of the American College of Life Underwriters, he joined Metropolitan in 1958 and has held roles from Agent in Bridgeport to Assistant Manager, later serving in Field Training. He previously acted as Field Training Consultant across seven northeastern states.

Mr. Mazzone Metropolitan Golden Hill Street American College of Life Underwriters Bridgeport Park City Mazzone 500 State Street Leonard Pearl C.L.A

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