Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut

We have 1,749,131 pages in Connecticut

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1958

Page

15

Red Mill and Fuelmen meet in City Softball action

The City Softball League resumes with two 6 45 p m games tonight Red Mill restaurant champions face Hoffman Fuel on diamond 4 Wentfield Seaside 4 4 hosts Merritt Canteen against National Cleaners Johnny Lenart and Jesse Reed to pitch for the rivals while Buddy Godfrey or John Krozier start for Red Mill and Bill Lindberg or Charley Szymanski for Fuelmen The night also features Merritt Canteen versus National Cleaners in pursuit of their first second round win with Seaside and Worth battling on the other diamond

Red Mill Restaurant Hoffman Fuel Diamond Wentfield Seaside Red “Mill Buddy ‘Godfrey John Krozier Red’ Mill Bill, Lindberg Charley Szymanski Merritt Johnny Lenart Jesse Reed Moundsmen the City Ledgut National Cleaners Hoffman - Fuel Savoy A.A

Carter to Face Valdes Wednesday in Spokane

Harold Carter, a potential 1959 challenger for Floyd Patterson, meets veteran Nino Valdes in Spokane on Wednesday night. Carter is returning from Army service and aims to stay active, while Valdes has won his last three fights and sits high in NBA and Ring rankings.

Harold Carter Floyd Patterson Nino Valdes Spokane Washington Carter Germany Will Besmanoff Valdes Wayne Bethea Mike DeJohn Johnny Summerlin St. Nicholas Arena George Benton Philadelphia Willie Dockery Brooklyn Teddy Brenner

Savoy A A Nosed in Doubleheader Loss to Eagles

The Savoy A A softball club of the City league dropped both ends of a doubleheader to the Norwalk Eagles 11 3 and 2 0. Fred Raphaely pitched a 2 0 win over Fairfield Trailer Combine. The Savoys schedule a 8 30 p m game with Pete Builders at Duffy Field in Norwalk on Tuesday.

Savoy A.A Norwalk Eagles Fred Raphaely Savoys Fairfield Pete Builders Duffy Field Norwalk

Horses Perish in Cleveland Fire at Randall Park Stables

In Cleveland a fire of undetermined origin swept through Randall Park trace track stables early today. Fourteen horses burned or were destroyed. damage estimated at 80000 dollars. Firemen from six communities controlled the blaze in about 40 minutes hampered by low water pressure. Traffic was halted on Ohio 8 as horses panicked and spilled onto the highway while 400 horses are housed at the Randall Park stables for the upcoming meeting starting July 18.

Cleveland Randall Park Trace Track Theyyere Ohio 8 Randall Park

Pleasure Beach Wrestling Night Stacked With Stars

Tonight at Pleasure Beach Ballroom promoters present a two out of three falls sixty minute show at 8:30 featuring Dr Jerry Graham and Eddie Graham versus Big Heart and Kit Fox. Nandor the Hungarian challenges Von Krupp in a six foot two inch clash. Von Hess meets Marvin Mercer as Stuls Martinez faces Chico Lopez in tag bouts and singles bouts.

Pleasure Beach Joss Smith Jerry Graham Eddie Big Heart Kit‘Fox Karl von Hess Czaya Nandor Ludwig von Krupp Igs Big Heart Kit Fox Nandor von Krupp Affian Hess Marvin Mercér Stuls Martinez Chico Lopez Puerto Rico

Mantle to Open All Star Show in Stengel Plans Second Slot

Casey Stengel names Mickey Mantle to bat second for the American League in the Upcoming All Star game. He hints Jackie Jensen may bat third and Bob Cerv fourth as he aims for a third All Star managerial win. Turley expected to start for the AL with Friend for the NL. Mantle’s spot and lineup draw odds changes as AL seeks sweep. The NL leads in recent classics but AL holds series edge 14-10.

Baltimore Casey Stengel Mickey Mantle Stengel New York Jackie Jebsen Boston Red Sox Kansas City Bob Cerv Mantle Bob Turley New York Yankees Friend Pittsburgh Pirates

St Michael's Dominates Pica Yunes In Park Debut

St Michael's beat the Pica yunes 10 to 1 in Seaside Park in Recreation Intermediate baseball. Vizzo went 3 for 4 and Kenny pitched a three hit ball with six strikeouts. Sterling House routed the Jet Bombers 20 to 1 in the other game.

St. Michael's Picayunes Recreation Seaside Park Vizzo St. Michael’s Kenny Sterling House Jet Bombers

Wall Wins Rubber City Open in Sudden-Death Playoff

Art Wall Jr of Pocantico Manor Pennsylvania clinched the Rubber City Open in Akron Ohio after a sudden death playoff against Don Finsterwald. Wall sank a five foot birdie putt on the second hole to secure the $22 000 purse and move his 1958 earnings toward a strong year.

Akron Ohio Art Wall, Jr Pocand Manor Don Finsterwald Wall

Little League doubleheader yields two close games

In East End action at Buckley field the White Sox beat the Yankees 8 to 7 after a seventh inning rally. Puskas fanned nine for the Sox, while Gersin and Stabile starred for the White Sox. In another tilt the Cisco Red Sox topped the Craftsman Club Indians 7 to 4 with Flynn and Galatie delivering key hits. North End League saw Nyden's Braves shut out the Kermode Phillies 3 to 0 as Johnny Donoghue pitched a three hitter and Ronnie Pinciera drove in two runs.

Yankees White Sox Buckley Field Cauthen Puskas Guerin Stabile Sebas Cisco Red Sox Indians Flynn Galatie Eldridge Maloge Plyler Loso Mayernick Johnny Donoghue Nyden Braves Kermode Phillies North End Donoghue Ronnie Pinciera Bob Kirk Fran J Rigan Cenci Tassogna Phites Tony Buydos Stratford Merchants White,Eagles Fairfield Athletics Merchants Andy Wasil Lenox A.A White Eagles Highland AA Fairfield A’s Springwoods Stratford-Lenox Wasil Stamford Babe

Public Links Event Opens in Chicago This Year

Defending champion Don Essig TIT and 1956 title holder Junie Buxbaum loom as the players to beat in the 33rd annual National Public Links tournament opening at Silver Lake Golf Club. Essig, from Indianapolis, won last year at 18 years eight months, and shot a 70 in practice while Buxbaum, from Memphis, carded a 71 in practice.

Chicago UPI Don Essig Tit Junie Buxbaum Silver Lake Golf Club Essig Indianapolis Buxbaum Memphis

Racing Tourney of Champions lights up Las Vegas stakes

Finsterwald shot a six under par 65 in the final round to spark the RCO into a thrilling playoff for the Tourna ment of Champions top money of 10000. The event featured merited runs and heavy purses across four year olds and maiden divisions with notable names such as Goalby and Mayer among top finishers, while the lively crowd of about 55000 watched the equine and equestrian-style events interwoven with racing results and standings.

Las Vegas Finsterwald RCO Pacific Rormandis Karem Birdinto Turiongs Dieion Michaels fxOhltfonard Baty Ec Oeain Rae Iy le Coun Oyden Braves Ie Belham Jest Marche TCU Kermode Bedser Donoxhue Mike Baker Galle Gilet the Hout Yey Heep Furlonie Aance Ie ECON Misha Raman Gem wWipg Reet Wade Garrett Johnny Jackie Burke Jr Aim Cindse Erin Tee Vn.a Mike Souchak Doubiet Paug Garrett Dick’ Mayer Bob Rosburg Shang Bow Noble Wally Cardinals Auston la Claire Charles Sim Sifford Philadel Michael Bob Holle Vas Chicako Wae Brand Ye Hurdy Gurdy Glendower Pu Hwald RCC Arn- Robie Buchwald Bob Moore Baeemay Frank Williams Pat Smyth Britain Miss Jay Wes Ellis Jr J Fores Econia Francois Vanderhaepan Beland Frank Phillips Sidney Aus Xstotle Hebrides Anf Alpium Hermann Spring Tralla King Manoa Goselier Willie Marle i Admirateyz Schridde Hepiva Beaver Brookfield Taery Equin Oun Zartoon Pandy Authern Breese Afr Bellevue Elaning Vene Toweritos Vince Faera George Adam Dick Mayer Rigo Broken Tony Paghuca Jimmy Bolt Paradise Sore NG Marea Ana Ati Martine Yseergro Huston la Clair Sven Countess Marey Golti Charles Sitford Philadepht Blue Rene Ariold Palmer Accoraiana Latrobe Penna Gray Vision Combat Fleet Canton N. Raybestor Wenills Ridgewood Fairfield Holcombey Cena den Nutee Toy Hiancyn Ballet Scruicht Ffank Philo Sydney Aunteain Fine Dick Nata Mooresy Nicklaus Bill Collins Grossingers New York Eaiglah Iveslerc Aloscur Lord Busher Gor McLeod Balding Markham Tiacl Wwevne Georkes Rib Garafolo Dauahian Ts Mle Cy Née Canton Sss Adam Raven Mieosy Sen Vest Moore Bareboly Garrelt Garatolo Ivester Arrelt N.C Bearden B—Woyle Pagiluca Wieland Peterson Font Weland

German rider takes horse show laurels at Aachen

Baron Magnus Von Buchwald of Germany won the Grand Prix jumping event runoff on the final day of Aachen International Horse Show. He was the only American to place among the first 20, tying for 11th. Walter Schmidt captured the Zends Prix for riders not in the top four earlier, completing the 525 meter course with 17 jumps in 60 seconds without a fault. Americans stalled to place in this event.

Aachen Germany Magnus von Buchwald Walter Schmidt

Gonzales and Rosewall win in Masters round robin

Pancho Gonzales defeated Lew Hoad 6-3 14-12 and Ken Rosewall beat Tony Trabert 6-2 7-5 as the Masters round robin pro tennis tournament at Los Angeles Club ends in a three way second place tie with Frank Sedgman. Gonzales, Rosewall, and Sedgman each have 4-2 records and share $1,740 prizes. Segura won yesterday with a 6-0 record and $3,000.

Los Angeles UPI Pancho Gonzales Ken Rosewall Frank Sedgman Los Angeles Tennis Club Gonzales Lew Hoad Ioad Angeleno Rosewall Tony Trabert Rosewaill Sedgman Pancho Segura

Gallant Man Favored In Hollywood Race

The caption notes Gallant Man as the favorite in Hollywood with Remo Crovetti of Highwood tying par in practice rounds. Other competitors posted mixed regulation figures as the field tests conditions.

Igallant Hollywood Remo Crovetti Highwood

Monmouth Selections and Racehorse Names Listed

A garbled OCR list shows Monmouth selections with racehorse names such as Iceman Cedar Bink and Jumping Admiral Tarbloom Go Martini Ace Sutherm Breeze Anointeth Fer It Greek Star Alstar Colonel R Baar Vand Rail and others. The fragment mentions best counters Marcy and several proper nouns with unclear grouping.

Iceman Uncle Ey Dee Beltane Glendower Jumping Admiral Tarbloom Breeze Aunbee Marcy Anointeth Alstar R. Baar Wary Daublen Pancho Vita Vand Rail Manormouse Ace Mar Marcy

Shaughnessy Scores in Franconia Shootout at Franconia

Shaughnessy of Dedham led a lengthy harness racing program at Franconia New Hampshire, securing top spots in multiple claiming events including a 2 year old race and a 3 year old division. The day featured large purses and a 64 low match play forecast with 35 contestants advancing to rounds, culminating in a record payoff for a horse named Was said to be a woman during the large stake event.

United Press Internationals War Gang Thalia Etoile du Nord Thistle Susan Caravel Alihaln Shonna Dee WaaHlelle Janie aSimple Star Lolay Woman Baleville Rica Bronco Blue Sreak-Steckler Janice Khalette al Sea Brins Merry Hill Lillian J Dick Shaughnessy Phaeton Mass Land Sword Forest Hills Liberty Belle Va Nile Lily Cssssswe Cinetus Panellus Mist PyeBreiht Nasreddin Simon the Bold Doshay Omer Tolle Tiv Post

Gallant Man Ships In For Hollywood Gold Cup

Hollywood Park eyes a 162100 stakes on Saturday as Gallant Man arrives from New York to defend his champion status in the Hollywood Gold Cup. Trainer John Nerad reports the favorite in good form after a cross country train and expects a strong finish.

Inglewood Calif Gallant Man New York Shaughnessy Hollywood Park George W. Buckman Conuite Maine John Nerad Morrow Glen Clee Neik Buxbaum Ronnie Zangarl Bela Cinch George van Wyck N. Y Charles Schupp Ridgewood N. J Connie Mack Baseball League Harry Barr Jr Riverside Metropolitan Conn Belmont

Plans to Honor Roy Campanella in San Francisco

Roy Campanella, the Los Angeles Dodgers catcher crippled in a 1958 auto crash, is to be honored in San Francisco. The plan details and organizers were announced at a press briefing, signaling community support and memory of his baseball career and resilience.

San Francisco Roy Campanella Los Angeles Dodger

Beardsley Nine Cops Low Pitch Laurels in Slow Pitch Final

Beardsley Pharmacy softball team won the Park City Slow-Pitch league crown by defeating Giaquinto's Service Station 10 to 2 at Beardsley Park. Altieri fired six hits allowed for the win, while Giaquinto took the loss. Beardsley rapped 14 hits and scored in every inning to seal the one-sided victory. Other standout Beardsley players included Dave Roberts Charley Lampart Captain Jack Thomas and Frank Saxe. Murphy Iovino and Lefty Regina each had two hits for Giaquinto. Beardsley qualifies for the State Slow Pitch tournament. In a separate game United Sports defeated Stonybrook Pharmacy 5 to 4.

Beardsley Pharmacy Park City Giaquinto Beardsley Park Beardsley Fred. Altieri Nick Giaquinto Altieri Dave Roberts Charley Lampart Jack Thomas Frank Saxa Murphy Iovino Lefty Regina Giaquinto’s United Sports Stonybrook Pharmacy Pee Calaquinto Talaquinto Iovino Alifer Saxe Stonybrook Achill Bassler Meyera Stauro

Royals Subdue Brass 21 in Pony League

The Royals defeated the Brass combine 2 to 1 in Pony Baseball League action despite only three hits. Winning pitcher Zika fanned eight, while Smith took the loss for Brass.

Royals Brass Brass Combine Zika Smith Notre Dame Lancers G.E Broad Dean Arda March Priestly Brass Wen Royala Jannetii Alessevich Zilka Cardletio

Race Driver Art Bisch Dies From Atlanta Crash

Phoenix driver Art Bisch dies from injuries after his car hit the back rail and flipped twice during a 100 mile event. The incident occurred in Atlanta and is reported by AP.

Atlanta Art Bisch Phoenix Ariz Agua Caliente Mexico UPI Lakewood Speedway Caliente

Bees Clash With Westher's Hacienda Tonight

The Savoy Bees meet Westher's Hacienda on diamond No 3 at 6 30 p m Bees beat Esther's 10 7 in a previous game and aim to reverse that result Alston Joe Pozyek and Joe Dinan are the expected pitchers.

Savoy Bees Westher Gil Diamond No. 3 Birdseye Field Bees Esther Joe ,Pozyek Joe Dinan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Art Well, Jr Fuelmen Mei Red Mill Hal Carter Face Valdes Shepard Shepard Battery Co Madison Terrace Apt Carolina Club Notth Carolina Raybestos Cardinals Clase Memorial Field Tive Howie Wieland Redbirds Tarheels Roy Bob Goalby Narragansett Monmouth Gannett Jamaica I Gonzales Merchants Trip Lenox As Wasil Stars I A. Bedser Boundproof Deetor Tony Wisner Kragor Tearisn Rain Cloud Melpet Jr Hamilcar Anmiark Alue Reno Karamu Talk Tawa Michael Warnes Markel Galn Jantob Franconia Franconia, N. H Racetrack Today Vieira Lenox Porky’ Vieira Karley Honafius Rex C. Ellsworth Chino Wayward Lady Pasadena Warren Ferguson Strong Bar Ellsworth Ferguson Tun Highland Club Joe Azarski Cecil Gabriel Tom Casagrande Paul Zavorskas Zavorskas University of Texas Highlanders Jerry Sarno Dick Graham Ray Jennings Sarno Graham Jennings Jack Ringel Lou Chmielewski Jenings Lenox Aas Eta Airbh OlAftanasio Nastasis OjMurray OjSory Ooo OjKarpus Ool Stevens OjStone Krause Honatius Vassia Forizs Graham Rt Crolwall Blankwics Rakenss Olenningma Carroitab OI Ringelle Hallrt Voglerib Collins Rf OjMitchell Asite Iftmaguistab Hoffman EA Agency Moffman Fuel Westport Andrew Walker HamIlton Hound Morshal Mason NH Parner England B. & J. Auto Spring CO State St Frank Hubbell & Wade CO Fairfield Ave Northeast Tox Men Haven Cann Joe Aine Hote
Search Courier

Search the Bridgeport Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgeport Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication