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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1958

Page

23

Sarazen Edges Clipped as Open Quarters Ahead Stretched

Gene Sarazen, 56, qualified for the British Open final 2 rounds with a 73 in tough conditions at Lytham. Christie OConnor led at 68 after 36 holes, one stroke ahead of Leopold Ruiz. Monte Bradley, 22, failed to reach Friday’s 26 hole finish. Jay Thomson and Dave Thomas hovered near the lead as weather pressured the field.

ST. Anne’s-On-The-Sea Engeland UPI Gene Sarazen Christie O’connor Ireland Monte Bradley Hillsboro Tex O'Connor Lakes of Killarney Camp Royal Lytham St. Anne's Leopold Ruiz Argentina Sarazen Bradley Jay Peter Thomson Australlia Toland Thomson Dave Thomas Thomas

Joe Jeannette Dies at 78, Early Heavyweight Star

Joe Jeannette, renowned heavyweight boxer from the early era, died at 78 in North Hudson hospital after a heart ailment. Born in Hoboken, he began boxing at 23 and retired in 1918, facing legends Jack Johnson and Sam Langford multiple times.

Joe Jeannette Weehawken N. J Joseph Jeanette North Hudson Hospital Jeanette A . Jeanette Jack Johnson Sam Langford Hoboken

Giants win Pony League game as suspensions loom for boxing officials

In New York on July 3 the Pony League South End contest saw the Giants defeat the Braves 5-2. Boxing judge Bert Grant and light manager Hymie Wallman were suspended indefinitely by the New York State Athletic Commission after Grant was indicted on bribery charges related to five Wallman boxers. Commission chair Julia Helfand announced preparations to revoke Wallman’s license and hearings would be scheduled soon.

New York Bert Grant Iight Hymie Wallman New York State Athletic Commission Grant Wallman Juline Helfand Commission Ieensea Helfand William Thomas Bob Ow al Bert Tedslawy Martin South’ End Wal- Giants Braves Tolvers South End Seaside New Frank Hogan Mickey Gorl Rahits Faran Giants Dick Blackwell

Pafko Sidelined With Back Sprain For Braves

Milwaukee Braves outfielder Andy Pafko sprained his back during a belly catch against the Cincinnati Redlegs on Tuesday night. Team officials said the injury is minor and may sideline him for a short period.

Milwaukee Wis UPI Andy Pafko Milwaukee Braves Pafko Cincinnati Redlegs Braves

Red Mill Wins 3-0 Behind Bud Godfrey

Veteran Bud Godfrey spun a two hit shutout as Red Mill defeated Pete Builders 3 to 0 in Norwalk. Godfrey dominated from the mound with flawless support from his defense. Johnny Krozier and Bill Yoney provided the offense for the Red Mill squad.

Buddy Godfrey Red Mill Restaurant Pete Builders Norwalk Godfrey Johnny Krozier Bill Yoney Red Mill

Probus Club Defeats St Anthonys In Babe Ruth League

Probus club rallied for three runs in the bottom half of the fourth inning to beat St Anthonys 4 to 2 at Owen Fish Park in Fairfield Babe Ruth League action. Farkes earned the win for Probus, allowing five hits. The recap mentions upcoming games and several players.

Probus St. Anthony's Fairfield Owen Fish Park Farkes Townies Theny Raglan Tars MacQuaitie Mitchell

Townies and Eagles win Ruth-League tussles

Kornblut and Dziewulski pitched a one hit ball as the Fairfield Townies beat Lake Hills 9 to 1 in the Connie Mack league. Kochiss and Verzaro led the Townies with three and two hits, Lasher added four hits and three runs. In the other Ruth contest the White Eagles defeated St Demitr is 16 to 6 as Figlar had three hits and the team scored in every inning except the third.

Kornblut Dziewulski Fairfield Townies Lake Hills Fairfield Board of Recreation Bagus Kochiss Verzaro Townies Lasher White’ Eagles St. Demitris Fairfield

Russian crew tops American eight at Henley amid thunderstorm

In a fierce Grand Challenge Cup prelim, Russia's Trud crew defeated the Washington University varsity eight by 1.5 lengths as thunder, hail, and rain blinded spectators. Harvard, Washington and Lee, and Kent School figures advance. McDonough loses in Diamond Sculls.

John Gale Henley-On-Thames England Russia Trud Univeo of Washington Thames River Cornell Trud (Labor) Club Leningrad Rob Etreuil Goof Kothman Switzerland

South End Pal Defeats Beardsley Park 6 5 In PAL League

South End Pal edged Beardsley Park 6 to 5 at Seaside Park after drawing many walks and committing three errors. Moe Kunsch and Joe Clancy led the South Ends with key hits while Sheldon Franks held the Beardsley rally in the sixth. George Pond and Larry Marcinczyk had two hits for Beardsley.

South End Beardsley Park Bridgeport Seaside Park Moe Kunsch Joe Clancy South Ends Beardsley Sheldon Franks Dave Beckman South Qary and Pond Beckman Franks Lewkowicz Murphy-Curran Post Savoy Bees

Runners Open Day at New Jersey Tracks With Mixed Results

United Press International reports a crowded racing card featuring multiple claiming races for 2-year-olds and up, with winners such as Elaine Seeard and Hydrgen Bolt posting times around 1:12 to 1:13 for six furlongs. The meet includes four more fractions and a slate of also ran horses like Biscayne Bay and Little Alc, highlighting a busy program and varying payouts across the day.

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Belmont Park Horse Selections Include Major Stakes Entries

The Belmont selections list multiple daily races with a wide field of horses across age groups and divisions. Notable entries include Bigway Flyer, INTERNATIONAL Devater V4 Meteler, Lady Colona, Perfect Gold, and Saffron among others, with purses from 2300 to 7500 and various claiming and allowance conditions across seven stakes categories.

Luedee and Bowdry Set for NBC Televised 10-Round War

Light-heavyweights Jesse Bowdry of St. Louis and Jerry Luedee of New Haven meet in a nationally televised 10-round bout at Freedom Hall Louisville. Bowdry, 19, rides a nine fight win streak and high knockouts. Luedee, 24, unbeaten since December, seeks upset as unranked challenger.

Louisville UPI Jesse Bowdry St. Louis Jerry Luedee New Haven Conn NBC Freedom Hall Luedee Johnny Scavone Tony Galento Bowdry Virgil Akins Scavone Yvon Durelle Tampa Fla Bill Far Rell Clarence Hinnant Kayoes

Gansett Selections By United Press International

A list of horse names and handlers from a racing round up includes entries such as Black Frost Top-Lalion Babys De a L and Lash Lille Takers War Ace, Noble Jet Sabertooth Ducat Noble Warrior Mt. Sterling Play Ball Wilson Professor Dink Ateri Greek and Phar jalne Blayaall Deadeye Dick Mighty Tom Redondo Beno Grindoya Charibeacon and Brol ie.

United Press International Black Frost Top-Lalion Babys Dea Lash Lille Takers Noble Jet Sabertooth Ducat Noble Warrior Mt. Sterling Wilson Sid Arpay Professor Dink Ateri Greek Phar Jalne Blayaall Deadeye Dick Mike Barry Mighty ‘Tom My Slebiing Redondo Beno Grindoya Charibeacon Brolie One Rall Wilson

Woods to Drill and Open Second Round Play in Senior League

The Springwood A A baseball team will practice Saturday at 10 p.m. on diamond No 5 at Seaside Park. On Sunday Woods begin second round play in the Senior League facing the Fairfield Athletics at Seaside No 1 at 1 p.m.

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Dalgar Powers Pop's to 7 6 Stratford Slow Pitch Win

Tommy Dalgar homered and singled in four trips for Pop's as Stratford Senior Recreation edged Tilo Roofing 7 to 6 at Longbrook Park. Domenick's Old Timers routed Contract Plating 19 to 1 behind three hits from Gallick Hayas and Pedersen. Banik allowed four hits in the pitchers win.

Tommy Dalgar Pop Tilo Roofing Stratford Senior Recreation Longbrook Park John Kenyon Tio Roofers Domenick Gallick Hayas Pedersen Domenick’s Banik and Wanzie Weed, Palazzo, Mercier Fouringer Hovan Erdos Nunin Hoyt

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