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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1958

Page

13

LaSalle coach Pollard resigns after three years

LaSalle College basketball head coach Jim Pollard resigns amid dissatisfaction with his record. No job offers are reported, and the athletic committee praised his personal qualities after three years.

Jim Pollard LaSalle College Philadelphia Pollard Joe Vancisin Yale University Cagere Big Jim Vancisin Brass Recreation Center LaSalle

Perrone Sets State Class A Scoring Record in Bulkeley Win

Hartford Bulkeley defeats Stamford 79-54 in the CIAC Class A semifinal as Carmen Perrone nets a record 36 points and ulmer last-half surge lifts the Capitol City Maroons. Stamford collapses after halftime led by Bob Eisenstadt and Bill O'Connor.

Jogin Johansen New Haven Arena Mar Carmen Perroné Hartford Bulkeley Stamford Capitol City Maroons Hartford Bulkeley Sist Dave Wilbur Cross New Haven Petrone Perrone Johnny Egan Weaver Hillhouse Yue Mike DeNapoli Wilbur Crosse Bassick Dan Morello Torrington Black Knights Lock’ City Bik Bob Eisenstadt Bill O'Connor Lou Carzano Burkeley Raftlers

Rise Rowan League Se Pounce in Siege of Teams Won

The report outlines a rowan league action with teams contesting titles and a decisive win by Warner Bros Sikorsky and associates. It notes totals and general standings along with key players and officials referenced in the fragment.

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Playoff doubleheader opens Eastern Hockey League series

The Eastern Hockey League opens its postseason with Series A pitting Charlotte against New Haven and Series B matching Washington against Johnstown in best of seven formats. The schedule runs March 11 through March 22 with potential games if needed.

Tarasmoleate Eastern Hockey League New Haven Charlotte Washington New Hlaven Johnstown

Bid Now Victorious In Lincoln Feature

Bid Now, a 4 year old mare trained to win by jockey Joe Spinale, captured the $3,000 Lincoln Downs feature over five furlongs in 0 four straight in the money finishes. Ailis Holmdel ran second and Ultra Smart finished third in a seven horse field as the Daly double paid $28.80.

Lincoln R.I Lincoln Downs Ailis Holmdel Bid Now Joe Spinale Miss Holmdél Ultra Smart Daly Little Fred Wellman

Chapman Beats Sears To Win Squash Title

Top seed Smith Chapman of Sir George Williams College Montreal defeated Larry Sears of Harvard in straight sets to win the National Intercollegiate Squash title in New Haven. Chapman reached the final by beating Oliver Stafford of Williams, while Sears beat Dick Hoehn of Dartmouth to reach the final.

New Haven Smith Chapman Sir George Williams College Montreal Canada Larry Sears Harvard Oliver Stafford Williams Sears Dick Hoehn Dartmouth Chapman

Bulkely routs Stamford as Perrone struggles in finish

Bulkely built an 18 point lead late, then 26, before Perrone earned two late free throws to push a new tournament record. Mike Thompson and Shea led Bulkely with ten points each, Gilbert nine, while Eisenstadt led Stamford with 15 points. Sperrazza and Teole added 15 and 11 for Stamford.

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NCAA tournament opens with wide field and upsets ahead

West Virginia and Maryland lead a slate of first round games as the NCAA tournament begins. Boston College meets Maryland while West Virginia faces Manhattan and Dartmouth tangles with UConn in a Madison Square Garden tripleheader. regional rounds then move to Lexington Lawrence and San Francisco with hot contenders including North Carolina Cincinnati and Kansas State.

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DiBiase Regains Victory In 1 Round Television Bout

Tony DiBiase, a 22-year-old NYU geology student, returns from a five month layoff to defeat Peter Schmidt by split decision at St Nicholas Arena. DiBiase weighed 149 to Schmidt 14514 as 1,027 fans paid 2381 dollars to witness his 7th pro win.

New York Tony DiBiase Ring Ward Evige Peter Schmidt St. Nicholas Arena DiBiase Schmidt Davey Feld Mike Davidowlich Joe Eppy Schinkit New York University Schmikil

Branch Rickey Improves in Pittsburgh Hospital

Branch Rickey 76 year old board chairman of the Pittsburgh Pirates is in satisfactory and improved condition at Presbyterian hospital where he is treated for a heart ailment. He has been a patient since Feb 20 after falling ill at his suburban home following a trip to Washington and attending a meeting of President Eisenhower's Committee on Fair Employment Practices.

Pittsburgh Rickey Pittsburgh Pirates Presbyterian Hospital Washington Eisenhower Committee On Fair Employment Practices

Connecticut Boat Show Opens at New Haven Arena

The 6th annual Connecticut Boat Show is set for March 20 to 23 at New Haven Arena with nearly 100 pleasure craft on display. The River Queen houseboat, 32 feet long with a steel hull and five inch draft, is a highlight. Sponsored by the Connecticut Boat Builders and Boat Dealers association, the event showcases recreational motor boats sailboats and nautical accessories drawing boating enthusiasts.

New Haven New Haven Arena New York Connecticut Boat Builders and Boat Dealers Association Boat Show Milton Cottler

Costa Triumphs Over Maldonado In One Round

Former featherweight Carmelo Costa of Brooklyn won a unanimous one round decision against Tony Maldonado of New York City at the Valley Arena Holyoke. The event drew 32 spectators.

Holyoke Mass Carmelo Costa Brooklyn Tony Maldonado New York City the Valley Arena

Machen Fights Delayed by Injury Ahead of Big Bout

Eddie Machen sustains a pulled left shoulder muscle delaying his 12 round title clash with Zora Folley. The March 19 date is moved to April 9 with Folley seeking a peak return, while Machen has not boxed for a week and training staff cite a lingering muscle issue. Folley, ranked No. 2 to Patterson, could fight others on the original date to stay sharp.

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Royals Rout Hawks 122 84 in NBA tilt

Cincinnati Royals finish regular season with a 129 84 win over St Louis Hawks to keep slim chances for second in the Western Division. They sit one game behind Detroit and face the Lakers in Minneapolis Wednesday with a potential tiebreaker if Detroit loses.

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Townies edge White Eagles for Intermediate title in OT

The Townies beat the White Eagles 43 to 41 in overtime to claim Fairfield’s Intermediate Basketball league championship. Zazek and Vetto led with 17 and 14 points while Eric Carlson had 21 for the White Eagles. A second game saw St. Pius X Capers defeat the ines 23 to 21 led by Hawley and Grywalski.

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Venturi and Two Others Lead at New Orleans Open

Ken Venturi of San Francisco joins Walter Burkemo and Billy Casper atop the leaderboard after 36 holes in the $20,008 New Orleans Open. All shot five under par 139, with rain delaying the final 36 holes to tomorrow.

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Musketeers Set World Record At Connecticut Rifle Meet

The Musketeers of Manhasset Long Island won the Senior team championship at the three day Connecticut Rifle meet setting a new world record of 780 points. Later the Kittatinny Junior team from New Jersey established a new meet record.

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