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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1958

Page

8

Hodge Wins Golden Gloves Heavyweight Title in MSG Bout

Dan Hodge of Wichita Kansas upset Charles Hood of Monroe North Carolina to claim the Golden Gloves heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden. Hood knocked Hodge down in the first round, but Hodge recovered to stop Hood at 2 23 of the second round.

New York Dan Hodge Wichita Kans Charles Hood Monroe N.C Hodge U.S Madison Square Garden

Haney Says Pizarro Slipping, Spahn Braves’ Only Lefty

Bradenton Florida March 24 Warren Spahn may be Braves sole left hander this season if Juan Pizarro does not improve Fred Haney announced after releasing Vie Rehm to Wichita farm club left Spahn and Pizarro as the only southpaws on the staff Rehm Nottebart Ripplemeyer Roarke Morgan Maye sent to Wichita with Rehm Roarke already on roster Pizarro had a disappointing showing to date

Bradenton Fla Fred Haney Warren Spahn Milwaukee Braves Juan Pizarro Haney Vie Rehm Wichita Spahn Pizarro Braves Rehm Don Nottebart

Ray Bader Captures Black Rock Pin Event

Ray Bader won a weekend bowling tournament at Black Rock alleys with a 382 to take first prize. Other top finishers included Lou Papp 379 Ed Covaleskie 364 and Palasino 366. The report notes strong bowling from several competitors and mentions Sugar Rey Robinson birth and Ross H. Smith linked to Springfield College lacrosse.

Ray Bader Haney The Black Lou Papp al Horvath Palasino Ed Covaleskie Ralph Ciarlo

Milford Chiefs Face U S Marines Tonight

Milford Conn Chiefs open 51st National AAU basketball tournament against U S Marines in Denver. If they win, they face Bartlesville Oklahoma, a multiple AAU title contender, amid a schedule heavy with regional clubs and intercity matchups.

Milford Chiefs U.S. Marines

Middle Street Wins In Tourney Tilt

Middle Street edged North End 45 to 42 in a semi final game of the Sterling House Intermediate Division basketball tournament. Jim Miller and Orlando Costas led Middle Street in the second half with 11 and 15 points. Don Mastrong starred for North End. Junior Division saw JCC Juniors beat Sterling Juniors 38 to 26 with Sam Rost scoring 23. Midget Division had Maplewood defeating East Side Bombers 45 to 2. Play resumes Wednesday at 3 p.m. with Middle Street Seniors facing Picayunes.

Middle Street North End Sterling House Jim Miller Orlando Costas Don Mastrong Ray Krikorian JCC Sterling Sam Rost Rost Phil Galino Maplewood East Side Bombers Picayunes North End Boys’ Club North Eng Migoile ST Haver Tov Jh Smith Gelsner Prus Flawrence Dorman Noo Usman Frank

Charley Joseph Edges Sandy in New Orleans Bout

In New Orleans Charley Joseph won a unanimous decision over Randy Sandy. Joseph weighed 158 1-2 pounds to Sandy’s 159 1-2, with Joseph taking control from the sixth round. Referee Roland Brown scored six rounds to two for Joseph. two judges had Joseph winning by varied margins.

Joseph Sandy New Orleans Charley Joseph Randy Sandy Brooklyn Roland Brown Frederick Adams Charles Dabney

Mr. First Triumphs in Gulfstream Race

Castle Rock Farm's Mr First rode by Steve Brooks to win the $4,000 Blaze of Glory Purse at Gulfstream Park in the mud by a short neck. Shines Bright led early before tiring to finish second, with Ben A Jones third in the mile and one sixteenth race. The Derby, a $100,000 added event for three year olds, is scheduled for Saturday at Hallandale Florida.

Hallandale Fla Steve Brooks Castle Rock Farm Gulfstream Park Shines Bright Ben 4. Jones Bullah Nasrullah Willie Harmatz Fred W. Hooper Mar Alhambra Kooper Gray Trust Alarullih

Howard All-Stars Hold Initial Tryouts Sunday

Initial tryouts for the Howard All-Stars are scheduled for Sunday on diamond No. 7 at Seaside Park. Players between the ages of 18 and 30 are invited to report.

Nxt Diamond No Seaside Park

Sugar Ray Robinson vs Carmen Basilio title rematch set

Chicago March 24 AP Sugar Ray Robinson seeks his fifth attempt at the world middleweight crown against defending champion Carmen Basilio in a 15 round bout at Chicago Stadium. The fight airs on CBS and closes circuit in 140 cities. expected attendance 17 000 to 20 000.

Jerry Liska Chicago Carmen Basillo Tomorrow Hight Sugar Ray Robinson CBS Canada District of Columbia International Boxing Club Lima Robinson Sugar Ray Basilio New York Joe Louis Carmen Bassilia Randy Turpin Bobo Olson Gene Fullmer Fullmer Marty Machet Robinson Camp Imadt Basilia al Bert Minnis Ilinois SEC Tessers Furber Ray Cinson Sugar

Bassick Fathers Honor Helms at All Sports Dinner

Rugged Archie Helms received a special award at Bassick High School’s All-Sports dinner as the Bassick Fathers club honored senior athlete of the year. The event featured a Harry Lyon Memorial plaque for the school and called for a scholarship fund to aid athletes in attending college.

Archie Helms Bassick YMCA Bassick Fathers Club Helms Fathers Club Harry Lyon Lyon William Grant Lester Silverstone Joe Vancisin Dartmouth Yale University Hel Vancisin Yale Charles Neary Tony Wiencke John Olson Guy Crosby

George Kell Hired as CBS Sports Caster

George Kell, former American League All Star third baseman, is hired by CBS as a sports broadcaster. Beginning April 5 he will host an 18 minute interview show before Saturday game of the week telecasts and, starting June 1, will alternate weekly between the two programs.

New York George Kell Columbia Broadcasting System Kell

Antonelli Burnside to Hurl for Giants in Phoenix

San Francisco Giants leaders of the Cactus league, with a 4 record, work fundamentals under Arizona sun. Manager Bill Rigney said Johnny Antonelli and Pete Burnside will pitch against the Cubs in Phoenix tomorrow as Antonelli targets six innings. Dusty Rhodes may be available after headaches, having batted only three times in exhibitions.

Phoenix Artiz San Francisco Giants Arizona Sun Bill Rigney Johnny Antonelli Pete Burnside Chicubs Antonelli Rigney Johnny Frank Bowman Dusty Rhodes

A’s option two pitchers to Buffalo in spring moves

The Kansas City Athletics optioned left handed pitchers Rip Coleman and George Brunet to Buffalo, their International League farm club. Coleman, 7-5 with Buffalo and 0-7 for the A’s, was part of the deal sending Bobby Shantz to New York. Brunet, who led the Southern Association in strikeouts and went 14-15 at Little Rock, goes to Buffalo for more seasoning. A heavy rain canceled the Athletics Pirates exhibition, the second rainout for the team in 13 training seasons here.

West Palm Beach Fla Kansas City Athletics Rip Coleman George Brunet Buffalo N.Y Coleman Yankees Bobby Shantz New York Athletics Brunet Southern Association Little Rock Pittsburg Pirates

Duck Pin Tavern Softball Team Prepares for Season

The Duck Pin tavern softball team will organize for the coming season. Last year's players and new candidates are asked to contact Rob Hilton at ED 3154. The team hopes to enter a local league.

Duck Pin Tavern Rob Hilton

Bridgeport Women Lead In National Duckpin Tourney Action

Terry Cunningham of Bridgeport tops women's singles with 336, tied with Agnes Kuchta for lead at the 28th National Duckpin Bowling Congress in New Haven. Irene Kiley of Bridgeport sits second at 335 with Louise Sansone, also of Bridgeport, second in women's doubles at 622. Through Sunday, 61 teams, 74 singles and 62 doubles competed as top Baltimore players prepare to join Candee Lanes.

Terry Cunningham BridgePort Agnes Kuchta Torrington Candee Arena New Haven Irene Kiley Kiley Louise Sansone Baltimore Tri Detrom Calzary Way Novey Tereesay Aues DeFea Ghent Benifea Lavers Wal Ravbestos Manhattan Tiberto Mewfrield Carross Antellotti Beaudain Marsala Banka Industries Joseph Trettel Conrad Lammie Alex Rackleooz Bernard Partur Robert Mannion, Y Raybestos Stortini Conn Gires Diane Wright Tuth Hubina Doris Jenkins Pauline Briggs Saul Edith Barney FO Joti Raybestos Rayettes Frances Britt Barbara Spry Frances Raylon Mildred Ellas Lorraine Meehan Warner Bros Shirley Fortin Katherine Ojasvsky Ilda. Piazza Angie Gatti Joan Stroomer Rene Kiley Louise Sansone VO Candy Smith Mars Ann Rossi Poe tWinmen's Singien Bridgeport Cnn Louse Sansone Mary Ada Roast Terry Cunningham Voz

Lori-El Wins Fort Smith Purse at Oaklawn Park

Lori-El trained by M. R. Soto and A. E. J. Berke captured her second win of the season by taking the featured $3,200 Fort Smith Purse at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs Arkansas. Emil Denemark's Camelback finished second and Rose's Gem owned by M. H. Van Berg came third. Ohio State tops NCAA swimming championships with ten titles.

Hot Springs Ark M. R. Soto A. E. J. Berke Lori-El Oaklawn Perk Smith Emil Denemark Drs Camelback M. H. van Berg Rose Gem

Andrews Knocks Out Gonzales in First Round

Eddie Andrews of Lowell Massachusetts floored Tony Gonzalez of East Orange New Jersey with the first solid punch and ended the 10 round bout at 1 41 of the first round at St Nick's Arena Gonzalez fell and could not beat the count after a short right connected.

New York Eddie Andrews Lowell Mass Tony Tex} Gonzalez East Orange N.J St. Nicholas Arena Andrews Gonzalez Mickey Crawford St. Nick's

Golf title won by Mas Codone at North and South

Medalist Mrs. Philip Cudone defeated defending champion Barbara McIntire one up to win the North and South Amateur golf championship at Pinehurst. Cudone led around the greens, parred the 15th and 16th for decisive holes while McIntire three‑putted, and edged a tense finish after 18 holes.

Pinehurst N. C Philip Cudone Barbara McIntire Cudone West Caldwell N. J Lake Park Barbara

Sterling House leads past Navy in rough playoff clash

Sam Pizzuto and Dave Karponai starred as Sterling House Loop Harvard beat Navy 35 0 2 in a Sterling House Intermediate Basketball playoff at Stratford High School. Navy faces Dartmouth Friday at 7 15 P M in Worcester Junior High School gym with winner advancing to play Harvard for the league title.

Harvard Sam Pizzuto Dave Karponai Navy Sterling House Stratford High School Dick Guzda Dartmouth Wooster Pym Marvard Wayy Ryers Kerponai Fgunda Pizzuta Vitulka D. Smith I'Holdt Lawrence Doe Saraco Tess Eltore O'Murray Powell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hood Howard University John O'Donnell James Harger Kent Green Anthony Tozzo Gilbert Higginbotham Lafayette Emile Griffith Dave Holman Toledo Ohio Jose Torres Puerto Rico Carmie Price Ambridge Antonio Castanon Norman Smith Washington, D. C Torres Melbourne Wilbur McClure Price Billy Collins Nashville Tenn Castanon Gil Yanez George Foster Cincinnati Ross H. Smith Cornell University Springfield College Sugar Rey Robinson Walker Smith Biddy Scranton Charley Doran Buddy Hannon Huntington West Va South Scranton Jimmy Liddy Richard Cody Sandy Sulzyckis Bob Murphy Dan Cedrone Jack K Denver Milford Kansas City Kaycees Gardner Motors Philadelphia Presidio San’ Francisco Detroit Sanitary Farm Dairy Cedar Iowa Vrontikis Salt Lake City Utah U.S. Navy Geen Motors Fort Collins Colo Russia Louisiana McDonald Scots Milwaukee Safeway Steel Scots Lake Charles Akron Goodyears National Industrial League McNeese Bill Reigel Frank Glenn Charlie Decker Stan Kernan O'Neal Weaver Reigel Glenn McDonald Jim Carter Warren Cartier Middle ST Shs Semaranon Plavor Atca Ger Hal Hale Felson Company Howard Stars D.ay Lony Zale Rocky Graziano Ors Bizckheath England Gregory Page Araun Ty Frank de Angels San Francisco Burnside Giants A’s Ce Ty Oaklawn Winner Ohio State NCAA Rouson Gonzales Nerkus Wilson Providence, &. l Charlie Nerkus Port Washinsne N. Y Ollieson Hartford, Conn Arcadia Ballroom Norkus Sacona Mas Codone Esso OIL Heat Service New England Knowlton ST Spt TEL. Edison Consumers Petroleum CO Post Road Fairfield LH. Gault & Son, Inc Westport Vincent Brothers Company Howard Ave
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