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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1967

Page

9

Bassick Visits Central In Key MBIAC Showdown

Bassick trails in the MBIAC standings as it visits Central’s Reilly Gym for a pivotal contest. Hilltoppers led by Roman seek momentum behind balanced scoring from Mack Sparks Curry and Johnson, while Central eyes another upset against a rival. Notre Dame Stratford Fairfield Prep Harding and others spice tonight’s league schedule with multiple divisional implications.

Bassick Central MBIAC Stan Roman Hilltoppers Fairfield Prep Prep Harvey Herer Bussick Lions Herer Roman Gene Mack Tom Sparks Harold Curry Kem Johnson Jeff Chuck" Howard Lions Notre Dame Stratford Bunnell Harding Milford Jonathan Law FCIAC Norwalk Andrew Warde Darien Warde Trumbull Ludlowe Masuk Wilton Barlow New Milford Christ the King Salesian Kennedy St. Joseph’s Lancers Dave Baye Bob Doss Bob Clinkscales Doss Rich Begen Begen Jim Fitzsimmons Fprep Charlie Petrino Frank Norris al Morris Bob Taylor Delaine Baldwin John Andera Norris John Bucknall Rich Wilson Indians

Local Scholastic Schedule With Standings and Team Notes

Tonight features Bassick at Central Notre Dame at Stratford and several others across the FCIAC. Ludlowe sits 4-9 and Trumbull 2-10. Masuk stands 7-5 with Barry Matey leading in scoring. Barlow, Christ the King, St Joseph’s and Masuk noted in standings with recent results and upcoming clashes.

Bassick Central Notre Dame Stratford Bunnell Fairfield Prep Harding Milford Law Norwalk Ludlowe Trumbull Darien Warde Kennedy St. Joseph's Wilsow Masuk New FCIAC Tigers Frank Koscil Rich Ambrum Dick Otzel Eagles Koscil Pat Tatum Fudlawe Panthers Barry Matey Masuk Wilton Barry Lloyd Matey Christ the King Salesian Steams Kingsmen Joe Fazio Joel Barlow New Milford Scott Setesak Barlow Bullard Havens-Wilby Tech Gymnasium

Jenkins Edges Bridgeport Brass 67 66 In Dusty B Loop

John Mastin delivers a clutch basket and Stan Get er pours in 35 as Jenkins overcomes Bridgeport Brass 67 66 in the YMCA Industrial B division finale. Bugs Kennedy adds 13 for Jenkins while Brass receiver John Bruzas 17 Ed Romatzick 17 and Russ Belenski 14 pace Bridgeport.

Jenkins Brass John Mastin Stan Geter Bridgeport Brass YMCA Warner Brothers Remington Arms New England Geter Valvemen Mastin Bugs Kennedy John Bruzas Ed Romatzick Russ Belenski Rod Twyne Frank Goldschmidt Mike Voyick Bobby Smith Lancaster Romdlzick Thompson Belinski Geler Brazos Flowers OO Koval Mostri J Fitzsimmons O Ralott Kimans Durham DelGals AcOcugal Donaghue Ogg ' Kennedy Durentais Remington Snet. CO FGF Smith Maley San Baloy Oo Fenton Moss Cummings Meade Demathla Gallagher Colgan Aglinosky Molay Vfl Turner O Atulligan Galda Sirkinson O'Donnell G Schwarke Thames DO Cocorta Grissall Rive Wits

Orcutt Club Notes Pee Wee Irons Out Oilers in Benefit

Orcutt Boys' Club Pee Wee team beat Vincent Brothers Oilers 42 to 22 in a March of Dimes benefit contest. Richard Murphy led Orcutt with 14 points while Jim Waters scored eight for the Oilers. The Little Fellows league games and Intermediate League night matches involving Orcutt Intermediates and Orcutt State were scheduled for later in the evening.

Orcutt Boys’ Club Pee Wee Vincent Brothers Oilers March of Dimes Richard Murphy Orcutt Jim Waters Oillers Little Fellows League Thomas Hooker St. Tot Nep Royals Orcutt Intermediates Middle Street Orcuit State

Indians Sign Trio of Infielders for 1967 Contract

Cleveland Indians front office announced three speedy infielders Vern Fuller Dave Nelson and Chico Salmon signed 1967 contracts. Salmon, 26, can play either infield or outfield positions.

Cleveland UPI Cleveland Indians Vern Fuller Dave "Nelson Chico Salmon Salmon

Parks and Recreation Notes Spotlight Local League Action

Ron Dougiello scored 18 points to lead the YMCA to a 92 to 46 victory over St. Teresa in the featured Senior League game at Central. St. Michael's beat the University Show 55 to 35 with Chris Qehman netting 24 and Larry O'Toole posting 20. Percutt Seniors toppled the Eagles 47 to 35, while St. Cyril's defeated Dunkin Donuts 52 to 29. In Intermediate play, the Royals crushed West End 73 to 46 with Ron West at 13 and Orcutt lowered Holy Name 30 to 24.

Ron Dougiello YMCA St. Teresa Department of Parks and Recreation Lieague Central St. Michael's University Show Chris Qehman Larry O'Toole Percutt Githe Eagles St. Cyril's Royals West End Ron West Orcutt Holy Name

Gold Key honors for Jacinski Erickson and Wood at Hartford dinner

A sellout 800 attendance watched Hartford ceremony honoring three longtime sports figures. Harry Jacinski Yale freshman football coach received the Gold Key, along with Ralph Erickson Loomis School athletic director, and Smoky Joe Wand Yale baseball coach. Notables at the 26th annual event included Mickey Mantle, Jim Crowley, Allie Sherman, and Weeb Ewbank.

Mickey Mantle New York Yankee Sports Writers Alliance Hilton Hotel Harry Jacinski Yale Ralph Erickson Loomis Smoky Joe Wood Hartford Connecticut Sportswriters’ Alliance Alliance Loomis School Windsor Smoky Joe Wand Jacinski New Britain High School Fordham Green Bay Packers Bob New Haven New York Yankees Jim Crowley Four Horsemen of Notre Dame IML Mantle King Allie Sherman Weeb Ewbank New York Giants New York Jets Yankees New York Mets Boston Red Sox Michael Burke Lee MacPhails Ralph Houk Mouk Whitey Ford Florida Houk Jim Bouton Yankee Wood

Yankees Plan 1.35 Million Stadium Refurbishment

New York Yankees president Michael Burke announced a 1.35 million dollar modernization of Yankee Stadium to begin for the 1967 season. The project includes a full repaint inside and out, a new sound system, rebuilt bleacher seats, and improved lobby areas, marking the most extensive upgrade since the stadium opened in 1932.

New York UPI Yankee Stadium New York Yankees Michael Burke Stadium I

Celtics Thrash Warriors 121 108 Led by Havlicek late

Boston Celtics beat San Francisco 121-108 in Greensboro for their 10th straight win. John Havlicek scored 17 of his 26 in the final period to fuel the surge, while Sam Jones had 32 points and Bailey Howell added 21. Rick Barry led the Warriors with 32.

Greensboro N.C UPI Boston Celtics National Basketball Association San Francisco John Havlicek Celtics Havlicek Sam Jones Bailey Howell Rick Barry NBA Warriors Duke San Fran Boston Barnet Berry Embry Ellis Haveek Lee fAeschry Howell James John Minato Juney Meumon Kimbalooo Royse Olsen Onder Thurrd Tainty Fotos Maritime Aaullins Bostor

Dense Ski Conditions Report Across New England and New York

A comprehensive summary of latest ski conditions lists numerous mountains in Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and New York with varying bases from 2 to 40 inches. Highlights include Sugarloaf Waterville Oxford and Stowe reporting packed powder and good to excellent conditions while Camden Hunter Mountain Cannon Mountain Killington and Whiteface show a mix of powder granular and machine made bases with limited upper runs and advisories for closures on select mountains.

tAyhawk AM Powder Hill Satans Ridge Mt. Scushington Maine Enchanted Mt AAL Jefferson Lost Valley Sunday River New Hampshire Altitash Cranmore Dartmouth Skiway Gunstack King Ridge Laon Mt Pols Peak Ragged St. Sunapee Tenney Tyrol Waoteeville Valley Ft. Tecunsen Whillier Wildcat Ascutney Bolton Vatley Bromley Burrington Hill Thaystack Hogback Jay Peaks Killington Stratton Mit Sugar Bush Wildwood Valley Woodstock Area Massachusetts Amesbury Benjamin Hill Berkshire Blue Hills Boston Hill Brodie AM Nashoba Valley Otis Ridge Rowley New York State Birch Hill Calemount Concord Davis Qrummins Fairy Easton Valley Fahnestock Gore Dloun Ieacelients Holiday Mountain Hunter Fountain Intermon Kulshers Goldi Lake Mirror Lake Scotts Lowenders Oak Mountain Old Forac Pines Saint Lowrence U Scotch Valley Sky Alvine Shi Stony Point Snow Ridge Sona Mountain Sterling Forest von Courtland West Fountain Whiteface Windham Fountain Woods Valley Belleayre Fawn Ridge Peter Mt. Pisgoh Silver Bells Silver Mine Toggenburg

Stags Hold Home Court in Second half opener at Fairleigh Dickinson

Fairfield w its Stags end a mid term break and visit Fairleigh Dickinson in Rutherford New Jersey for an 8 15 p m tipoff. Coach George Bisacca seeks a first half comeback victory after a layoff while FDU under coach Jack Devine battles a lean bench and aims to upset in a rugged Atlantic East schedule.

Fairfield W University Stags Rutherford Fairleigh-Dickinson George Bisacca Georgetown New Haven Providence Stag New Jersey Knights Fairfield Bridgeport Jack Devine Villanova Fairleigh- Dickinson Wagner Manhattan LSU Howard Cheney State NYU Devine Dick Holub Dan Rosen New Jersey Sach Charlie Zolol Bob Dennie Rennie Reggie Foster Foster FDU Alan Patierno Mike McKenna Ken Wangler Bisacca Canisius Holy Cross Massachusetts Richie Sanabria Bill Jones Lot Crenshaw Art Kenney Charlie Phillips Larry Cirina Phillips Jones Sanabria China Crenshaw Bill Pritz Bill Boyd Frant Mapaletta Wayne Gibbons WNAB Watr-Fm Waterbury

Pro Basketball Boston 121 San Francisco 109

Boston won 121 to 109 over San Francisco in a high scoring pro basketball game. The report lists multiple sponsors and local businesses connected to the league, with various named entities and regional references, reflecting a dense page of sports notes and ads.

Boston San Francisco St. Louis Los Angeles Sories Williams Street Eosimea Motors Parbestos Vichieri Teyera League HA Ferrando Bucciette Coondier United Fuel Division Petronsky A Kittery Arta Construction Caver É Mabokan Aaorgan Vista & Pronk Model Painters West Broad Chevron Fenview Reda Legggue Aadrana High Amasakien Iccejpeeeweenegee Val

AAU Warns Athletes on Amateur Status Risks

Col. Non Hull, executive director of the Amateur Athletic Union, warned on Monday that U.S. athletes risk losing amateur status if they participate in unsanctioned competitions. The concern highlights the need for compliance with AAU rules to protect eligibility.

New York UPI Col Non ‘Hull The Amateur Athletic Union U.S

Knicks Host St. Louis In Garden Twin Bill

The New York Knicks host the St. Louis Hawks in the second half of a Garden doubleheader after the San Francisco Warriors face the Detroit Pistons at 6:30. Hawks have beaten the Knicks four times in six meetings with Bill Bridges posting 24.7 points per game and 11 rebounds in recent matchups.

Detroit NBA New York Knickerbockers St. Louis Hawks San Francisco Warriors Rick Barry Detroit Pistons St. Louis Knicks Bill Bridges Hawks McGuire

Bunnell Hosts Milford In MBIAC Swim Meet Tonight

Bunnell will host unbeaten Milford in a key MBIAC swimming meet at six tonight at the North End Boys' Club pool. Co-Captains Ed Chafee and Jeff Gaynor will lead the Highlanders, who have only one defeat in this year's MBIAC competition, while Milford seeks its first MBIAC swimming championship.

Bunnell Milford North End Ed Chafee Jeff Gaynor

Miss Richey Captures Australian Net Championship Title

Nancy Richey of Dallas won the women's singles title at the Australian Lawn Tennis Championship, defeating Lesley Turner 6-1 6-4. Arthur Ashe of Richmond, Va., lost the men's final to Roy Emerson 6-4 6-1 6-4, with Emerson displaying a superior backhand as Ashe faltered. Mixed doubles saw Owen Davidson and Turner beat Roche and Tegart 9-7 6-4.

Adelaide Australia UPI Nancy Richey Dallas U.S Arthur Ashe Richmond Miss Richey Shirley Fry Althea’ Gibson Margaret Smith Ashe Emerson Owen Davidson Miss Turner Tony Roche Judy Tegart

Hawks Rally Past Lakers For 106 99 Victory

St Louis Hawks edge Los Angeles 106 to 99 in Memphis as Richie Guerin shuts down the Lakers in the second half. Beaty Bridges and Silas anchor strong rebounding. Hawks limit shot attempts in final periods to secure second in the Western Division.

Memphis St. Louis Los Angeles Qi Imhoff Wilkins Fotal St. Loui S Los Angeles

Carpenter Named Most Courageous By Sports Scribes

PHILADELPHIA UPs Capt Bill Carpenter Army football end and Vietnam hero is named the nations most courageous athlete of 1966 by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association at their 63rd banquet. Frank Robinson is professional athlete of the year and Bill Toomey the outstanding amateur, with Carpenter accepting the honor on behalf of all service members in Vietnam.

Philadelphia UPS Bill Carpenter Army Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Carpenter Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Bill Toomey Vietnam Col Henry Emerson Col. Emerson Jack Wilson The Philadelphia Bulletin Toomorong

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