Tashnick Shatters Records In NCAA Swim Meet
Michigan star Tony Tashnick set new marks in the NCAA championships while defeating Yale’s Tim Jecko by 12 feet in the 200 yard butterfly. He clocked 2:04.2 to leave all records except the American standard of 2:03.8, set by Bill Yorzyk. Jecko finished 2:08.1 in second as Iowa’s Gary Morris won the 50 yard freestyle in a tight finish.
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Tim Jecko
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Bill Yorzyk
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Gary Morris
Iowa
Fred Westphal
Wisconsin
Robin Moore
Stamford
Dave Pemberton
Northwestern
Lincoln
Ohio State
Roger Anderson
Dick Handley
Handley
Anderson
Joe Hunsaker
Miragis
Stanford
Westphal
Moore
Dick Hanley
Hanley
Nu Champs Triumphs In Sterling House Tourney Final
The Middle Street seniors won the Senior Division title by defeating the Magicians 52 to 43 after a 10-0 burst to seize the lead from 33-27. Yasinski and Sperry sparked the comeback while Goodson led the Magicians with strong play, and awards were distributed for outstanding players.
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Sterling House
Magicians
Joe Yasinski
Bob Sperry
Myles Goodson
Bob Rucker
Hank Carraway
Yasinski
Goodson
Paul Costello
Phil Golino
Maplewood
Wardell Brantley
Sam Rost
Harlem Globetrotters Meet House of David In New Haven
March 28 at New Haven Arena features Mead Owlark Lemon the Clown Prince of basketball as the Harlem Globetrotters face the House of David in a benefit show. Tickets go on sale, with proceeds supporting Dixwell Community Center and vaudeville acts to follow.
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Meadowlark Lemon
Prince
Harlem Globetrotters
House of David
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Wilk Po
Dixwell’ Community Center
Abe
Indian Strap Match Headlines New Haven Wrestling Card
April 5 at New Haven Arena features Dr Jerey Graham from Atlanta and Chief Big Heart the Osage from Pawhuska in a tied strap match. The feud between Graham and Big Heart has led to a bloody, knock down drag out past encounter and the show is billed as an outstanding card with TV wrestling stars for the main event.
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Atlanta
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Big Heart
Pawhuska
Okla
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By Heart
Olympic events formalized at 1936 Berlin meet
Olympic canoe races became official events at the 1936 Berlin Games. Washington seeds claimed top spots as teams competed in newly recognized disciplines amid strong showings by national crews.
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Berlin
Lyddy shines as Bridgeport tops Wilkes-Barre in comeback victory
Bridgeport built a 5-0 lead early with Battaglia, Lyddy, and Cedrone scoring before Wilkes-Barre tied it at 11-11 on Shepela’s rally. Lyddy sparked a 13-11 edge by period end, Bridgeport extended to 27-21 at halftime, then dominated after the break with sharp shooting and crisp passing to secure the win.
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Cedrone
Wilkes- Barre
Shepela
Park City
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Kyancz
Kunec
Cadac
Two Horses Die In Foxhunters Chase At Aintree
Two horses were killed in the Liverpool Foxhunters Chase near the Grand National course. Petit Plain broke his neck at the second fence. Royal Lark also died after a fall at a far fence. Surprise Packet won the race as heavy rain had fallen earlier in the week.
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England
Liverpool
Petit Plain
Royal Lark
Pirates Cop Title In Sterling House League Playoffs
The Pirates won the Sterling House Midget Basketball league championship by defeating the Lions and Wildcats in a round robin at Wooster Junior High. Paul Smith Craig Stevens and George Guman led the Pirates in the playoff games. In Pee Wee playoffs the Bulldogs edged the Indians for the title. Tigers took third and Eagles fourth. Four shooting tourneys crowned victors with Pee Wee and Midget divisions sharing first place ties among Greg Rose Bob Uldavin and among Ed Flannery Paul Harinstein Ray Liska.
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Lions
Wildcatts
Wooster
Paul Smith
Craig Stevens
George Guman
Pee Wee
Bulldogs
Indians
Tigers
Eagles
Greg Rose
Bob Uldavin
Paul Horan
Howie Knepler
Bob Bourque
Paul Knopick
Gary Niederhauser
Ed Flannery
Paul Harinstein
Ray Liska
New Canaan Defends CIAC Indoor Track Title
STORRS March 28 AP The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference holds its 27th annual indoor track and field meet for medium and small schools with 263 entries from 17 high schools. Defending champions are Robert Fitch Graeton in medium and New Canaan in small. Events start at 1 p.m. at the UConn Field House with running events an hour later. Medium participants include Fitch Amity Regional Glastonbury Middletown Plainville Putnam Southington and Stoneington. Small contenders are New Canaan Durham Griswold Hand Litchfield New Milford Old Saybrook Valley Regional and Woodbury.
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Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference
Robert Fitch
Graeton
University of Connecticut
Fitch
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Glastonbury
Middletown
Plainsville
Putnam
Southington
Stonington
Durham
Griswold
Hand
Litchfield
New Mitford
Old Saybrook
Valley Regional
Woodbury
Braun's Stars Meet Milford Chiefs In Exhibition Showdown
Braun's All-Stars led by Carl Braun clash with Milford Chiefs Sunday at 9 in the Brass Recreation Center. Porky Vieira joins the All-Stars alongside Guerin, Felix, McGuire and other NBA players as the Chiefs seek to rebound after a Denver AAU loss. Tickets available at local shops.
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Porky Vieira
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New York
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Ray Felix
Knicks
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Detroit Pistons
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Guerin
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Sonny Thomas
Hartford
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St. Francis College
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Arctic Sports Shop
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St John's ACA Faces Lordship in Title Decider
In a best two out of three playoff for the Inter-Church Junior basketball league title the St John’s ACA team meets Lordship Community in the third game tonight at seven o clock in the gym.
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Park City Little League to register players today
The Park City Little League will stage a registration and work day today at 10 a m on the General Electric field. All boys who have not yet registered are urged to do so today.
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Crawford Wins Quergil Turner in Madison Square Garden
Young Mickey Crawford of Saginaw Mich outpointed Gil Turner in a 10 round welterweight TV fight at Madison Square Garden. Turner held a 6‑4 card lead in some judges scores but Crawford earned a unanimous decision with sharper punching and a late rally, despite Turner’s size advantage and repeated low blows early.
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Assumption Pinners Win Over St James In Bowling Upset
Assumption Pinners upset St James two to one as Al Tesla totalled 376 at Boston Avenue alleys. Bob Kopnicky led Stratfordites with 365. St Josephs swept Holy Rosary with John Weighing scoring 383 while Joe Gabriel had 399 for Holy Rosary. Sacred Heart beat Holy Cross 386 led by Jack Ivanko Jr. St John Nephew edged St Stephens with Mike Miscinsky 358. Gus Wickert 344 helped St Patricks win odd game from St Cyril's. Ray Wojna paced St Michaels two to one over St Anns. Steve Swarney led St Anns with 357.
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Nyden's Braves Practice at Beechwood Park Today
Nyden's Braves of the North End Little League will practice at 2 p.m. today at Beechwood Park. Boundaries for the Braves run from Main Street to Madison Avenue and from Wheeler Avenue to Westfield Avenue.
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Herzog’s Two Homers Lift Nationals Past Yankees 6 4
Whitey Herzog delivered two home runs including a ninth inning shot with a man aboard to spark the Washington Senators to a 6 4 come from behind win over the New York Yankees in St. Petersburg. Reliever Bob Grim allowed Herzog’s second homer after a walk put runners on for the ace. The win improved Washington’s early exhibition record amid a crowded spring slate.
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Roy Sievers
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Rush Goes Route for Braves in 11-2 Win Over White Sox
Milwaukee pitcher Bob Rush threw a five hitter to route the Chicago White Sox 11-2 in an early spring game in Tampa. Jumbo Joe Adcock did a three run homer in the sixth, Hank Aaron drove in three runs with two doubles, and Rush earned the win over Early Wynn and Bill Fischer.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores and Schedule Fragments
Exhibition results feature St Louis Cardinals 4 Kansas City 2 with Se Valenzuela driving in the winning run. Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Phillies 8 7 as Roberts allowed five homers. Orioles slug Cubs 14 7 led by Harshman and a 17 hit surge. Schedule notes list multiple spring games across Florida and Arizona venues with dates and opponents.
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Merando Wins Beardsley Pharmacy Table Tennis Title
Frank Merando captures the Beardsley Pharmacy table tennis championship by defeating Dan Paoletti Bernardl Jassogna and Fred Altieri. Merando beats Altieri 21-19 and 21-14 in the finals and receives the trophy. The University of Utah won the National Invitational Basketball Tournament in 1945.
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Fred Altieri
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Snow Report Sketches Patchy Ski Conditions Across Regions
A springlike ski forecast lists mixed conditions for New England and nearby regions. Several resorts in Vermont New Hampshire and Massachusetts report variable terrain and granular to packed powder surfaces with lifts operating. Western Connecticut coverage notes spring skiing and moderate trails as season winds down.
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Milford Wins Sterling House Junior Chess Club Tourney
Milford captured the Sterling House Junior Chess Club team title at Sterling House last night defeating the Sterling House entry in the finals 3 to 1. Pete Klein Bob Newlan and Ralph Romano scored victories for Milford.
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Bob Newlan
Ralaph’ Romano
Esther's Team to Meet at Birdseye Field
Esther's Hacienda softball team reorganizes for 1959 season and will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at Birdseye field. All last year's players and new candidates should be present.
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Birdseye Field
Celtics Hawks Collide Today In NBA Finals Opener
Boston and St. Louis meet in a best of seven series at the Garden with NBC TV coverage. Ramsey and Hagan lead their teams as Boston seeks another win and St Louis eyes a repeat of last year’s dramatic finish.
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Kingsway Girls 2nd in National Duckpin Tourney
The National Duckpin Bowling Congress tournament at Can Tee Arena sees changes in leadership on day seven. The Guida Dairy Blue Ribbons lead the men's championship with 1,854, overtaking LRA A Majors. In the women's section Lew Baron Furniture of Hartford and Fairfield Kingsway both pass Plainville Bowling Center, posting 1,643 and 1,576 respectively.
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Exam for umpires in Fairfield County area
The Fairfield County Association of Approved Baseball Umpires will hold an examination on April 7 at 7 30 p m at Norwalk High School. For more information contact President Hernie Jassogna at ED 62087 or Bob Balla, local commissioner, at ED 93440.
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Norwalk High School
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Little League Registration Set at Buckley Field
East End Little League officials announce all boys must register to play this season. Registration runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Buckley Field foot of Seaview Avenue, including those already registered last year.
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Buckley Field
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