Tim Tam to Oppose 11 Rivals in Rich Preakness Today
White Sox beat Indians 6 to 3 as Billy Pierce won his first decision of 1958. Pierce held Cleveland after a chaotic first inning, with Bob Avila homering again and Minnie Minoso contributing an RBI. Avila, Harrell and Calavito featured in the field for Cleveland as Chicago built a five-run lead and never relinquished.
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Cronkite to race at Lime Rock in LISCA event
Walter Cronkite will race a Lotus at Lime Rock Park on Sunday in a Long Island Sports Car Association program opening to the public for the first time. More than 100 drivers are expected as the entry list excludes top regional and national contenders, with reduced admission of one dollar. First race at 2 p.m. Gates open at 10 a.m.
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New Britain Beats Bridgewater 18 to 5 in Baseball Tilt
New Britain Teachers defeated Bridgewater Mass Teachers 18 to 5. Pete Giannaros started for Bridgewater and lasted 2⅔ innings before Boulay. Jim Lusk pitched six innings for New Britain, with Oris finishing the win. Bridgewater scored in the 2nd and 3rd, while New Britain erupted with 14 runs by the 3rd inning.
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Speedsters to Clash with National Guard in Park Diamond
The Berkshire Baker Speedsters defend their Sunday Morning Recreation Softball title tomorrow at 10:22 a. m. on Beardsley park diamond 4. Eddie Ochman will start for the Speedsters, with Dick Najauer catching. Joe Miller will play for the National Guard.
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Julce) Miller
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All-Star Grid Game Players Are Chosen
The Connecticut High School Coaches Association selected 30 players and 11 alternates for the West squad and 25 players with 9 alternates for the East squad for the first annual All-Star football game on Aug. 22 at Hedges Memorial Stadium. West led by coach Paul Kuczo of Stamford, East led by Anthony Apisso of New Britain with practice at Fairfield University and University of Bridgeport before the Bridgeport Boys' Clubs sponsor proceeds.
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Boots) Jarvis
Ansonia High School
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New Britain High School
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Fuelmen Rally To Tie Red Mill In City League
Hoffman Fuelmen overcome a 3 1 deficit to tie Red Mill 3 3 after seven innings at Wentfield as Buddy Godfrey relieves and Bill Lindberg pitches all seven. A separate Seaside Park game between National Cleaners and Merritt Canteen was postponed due to wet grounds.
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John Maloney Wins Holy Name Pin Event
The Holy Name bowling league wrapped up with John Maloney of St. Patricks winning the Directors trophy and $25 first prize at Boston alleys. He totaled 261 with 76 on odd pins, 67 on one ball, and a 118 regulation game. Runner up was George Sedlock of St. Cyril's at 255, while Joe Luchansky tied John Rushmorris for third at 254.
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Bridgeport Ukrainians Face New Haven Italians Sunday Soccer Clash
The Bridgeport Ukrainians host the New Haven Italians Sunday at 2 p m in Seaside Park for a Connecticut State League game. Listed players include Nate Tupper Fitch Groton Thomas Stack East Hartford and John Fobcik Plainsville with alternates and tackles named from multiple high schools across the state.
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Robert Mark
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Lowell Starkey
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Calumet Colt Favored 10 Win Preakness Classic
Tim Tam, winner of seven straight, enters the Preakness at Pimlico as the favorite for a potential sixth victory for Calumet Farm. A strong field includes Jewel’s Reward, Lincoln Road, Silky Sullivan, and Libery Ruler, with Tim Tam carrying 126 pounds under CBS coverage and expectant bets rising from 7-5.
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Maine Chance Farm
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Edward Potter, Jr
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Phil Klipstein
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Master
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Whitey Ford Flashes Al Yanks Triumph 7 2
Smooth-striding Herb Elliott of Australia won the Miracle Mile at the Coliseum Relays with a 3 37.8 for the second fastest mile ever, beating the world record by two tenths of a second. Whitey Ford starred for the Americans in a 7 2 victory.
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Simmons Halts Pirates as Phillies Win 6 2
Philadelphia defeats Pittsburgh 6 to 2 behind Curt Simmons six hit pitching. Harry Anderson inside the park homer and Stan Lopata circuit clout power the Phillies offense. Bob Fothergill took the loss for Pittsburgh as Philadelphia gains victory.
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Cubs Rally Past Giants For 5 5 Thriller Win
Chicago wins 5 4 after a ninth inning rally to tie the game and Lee Walls delivers the deciding single off Don Elston. Willie Mays homered and Dale Long doubled and homered for the Giants, with Don Elston earning the win as Chicago improves in a tense late showdown.
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A's Tie Moose Club On Kearns Home Run
Ronnie Gearns crushed a bases empty homer in the seventh to lift the Bridgeport Athletics to a 3-3 tie with the Moose Club at Seaside Park. Dan Paoletti pitched four hits allowed, Athletics rallied from a 3-1 deficit but darkness halted play after nine innings. Joe Cavnta led the A's with two hits.
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Wehmeier, Musial spark Cards as Detroit tops Tigers 5-3
In Detroit, Herm Wehmeier pitched six solid innings before Kansas City’s rally in the seventh, sending the Tigers to a 5-3 loss to the Athletics. Stan Musial homered for St. Louis to back Sad Sam Jones in a 20 victory over the Dodgers, with Jones fanning nine and Musial delivering a sixth-inning homer off Johnny Podres.
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Vasco Kickers Battle New Haven Sunday in Edgewood Park
The Vasco da Gama soccer team leads the Southern Division of the Connecticut National League and will face New Haven Ukrainian Americans Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Edgewood Park, New Haven. Vasco is undefeated with four wins and one tie.
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Tennis class opens for 7th to 9th grade boys
Special tennis instructions for boys in 7th 8th and 9th grades will be given at the YMCA each Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 starting today. The classes on the handball courts will continue through June 28.
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Dusty games postponed in YMCA softball league opener
Last night at Beardsley Park, scheduled season-opening games in the International Division of the YMCA Industrial Slow Pitch Softball League were postponed due to wet grounds.
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UB and Fairfield Schedule Adjusted for Rainy Baseball Weekend
Wet grounds forced postponements across the Greater Bridgeport area as UB and Fairfield University prepared for a twin bill. Met league action saw Bullard-Havens Tech and Milford High reschedule May 28 doubleheader, while Harding and Stratford were pushed to next Thursday. Andrew Warde of Fairfield moved its game with St Basil's to May 23 at Owen Fish Memorial Park. Fairfield Prep-Central remains without a new date. UB hosts Rider and Iowa College of NY Rochelle at Seaside Park with two games in the morning and afternoon, while Fairfield hosts Rider at Alumni Field. The Rider UB game, delayed by rain, could crown the Collegiate Baseball League champion as Rider leads with UB close behind. Coach Lew Saccone plans Mat Kishan to start for UB. Ralph King or Bob Sullivan to pitch. Fairfield's Frank Feroleta will start Dave Toomey against Rider.
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Rudolph Leads Memphis Golf Field in Second Round
Mason Rudolph, a Walker Cup competitor from Clarksville, shot six birdies for a four under par 66 to take a two round total of 131 and the lead in the Memphis Invitation Golf tournament. Furgol, Middlecoff, Harbert and Wall trailed by two strokes, with Furgol posting 67 after a 66 first round.
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Northville
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Sanford
Ted Kroll
Sarasota
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Mid-Pines
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Ereddie Haas
New Orleans
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Demon Rum Wins Blossom Time Trot at Roosevelt Raceway
In Westbury May 16 Demon Rum a four year old bay scored his first victory at Roosevelt Raceway taking the $8000 Blossom Time Trot by a length over Rick Han I1 in 2 93 2. Cecil Champion drove Demon Rum who paid 12 50 for 2. Darn Safe finished third in the six horse field. Trader Horn the 3 to 2 favorite finished fourth.
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Jackie Pung Leads Peach Blossom Open After First Day
Jackie Pung shot a par 71 to take the lead in the sixth annual Peach Blossom tournament in Spartanburg. Despite recent flu and measles, the 40 year old Hawaiian housewife held a one stroke edge over four professionals including Marilyn Smith of Wichita Beverly Hanson of India Jo Ann Prentice of Birmingham and Joyce Ziske of Waterford at day’s end.
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Birmingham
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Joyce Ziske
Waterford
Hillsides Practice Session at Seaside Park
The Hillsides of the Park City Baseball league will practice today at 1 p.m. on diamond No. 6 at Seaside Park.
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Brakettes Open 1958 With Boston Twin-Bill Victory Hope
The Raybestos Brakettes, five year New England softball champions, begin 1958 with a doubleheader against Boston Raiderettes at Dorchester YMCA field. Ace Jean Joyce, age seven, will start for the Brakettes, backed by Barbara Ahernethy in the nightcap, with a starting lineup featuring Machietto, Hartman, Wallace, Mulone t, Ottaviano, DeLuca, Fraser and Kammeyer. World All-Star Bertha Regan will rejoin before the June 14 home opener.
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Mickey Machietto
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Marie Ottaviane
Ann DeLuca
Edna Fraser
Jean Kammeyer
Sara Lou Beebe
Louis Schippani
Frances Spellman
Ann Sova
Brendan Reilly
Bertha Regan
Life Saving Course Continues at YMCA This Spring
The Junior Life Saving course will continue every Friday from 4 to 5 30 p m at the YMCA. Sessions run through June with afternoon classes announced yesterday.
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UB Tennis Team Faces Fairfield At Laurel Courts
University of Bridgeport player coach Roland Casserta and teammates prepare to meet Fairfield University on the Laurel courts at 1 30 PM seeking a third win of the year. The UB match with New Haven Teachers was postponed yesterday.
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U S Takes 2 0 Lead In Davis Cup Event
United States moves to a 2-0 lead over Venezuela in the first round of the American zone Davis Cup. Hamilton Richardson defeated Ivo Pimental 6 2 6 1, while Barry MacKay and Richardson combined to beat Marcos Gambus 6 4 6 2 6 2.
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Dominick's Team Faces Village Diner Sunday Clash
Dominick's restaurant softball team travels to Longbrook Park to meet Milford's Village Diner on Sunday at 10 30 a m with Bill Patrick and Iggy Arsenault catching. Earlier a doubleheader with the Dovalettes at East Hartford ended 6 5 and 5 6.
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