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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1966

Page

9

Fairfield Prep Defeats Milford 7-2 To Take MBIAC Lead

Fairfield Prep pitcher Bill McCarthy shined with nine strikeouts, guiding the Prepsters to a 7-2 win over Milford on their home field. Milford’s Neil Swanson struggled with seven walks and three wild pitches, suffering his first loss after five wins as Prep seized first in the MBIAC. McCarthy’s late performance sealed the victory, with Czulewicz driving in multiple runs and Fahey stealing four bases.

Bill McCarthy Neil Swanson Fairfield Prep MBIAC Milford Prep Swanson McCarthy Indians Jack Geddes Rich Dickinson Joe Fahey Czulewicz Ed Wargo Fahey Wargo Milford Abrhcht Rot Wargoss Deknson Erlacher Cf Norman cl Glwier Tobin Arddy Hourigan Irgan Dizenzo McCaulewicz Norman Gedes Dickenson Csire Wago Balk

Baye Guides Lancers Past Harding 2 1

Dave Baye pitched a three hit shutout as Notre Dame edged Harding 2 to 1 in an MBIAC baseball game at Beardsley Park. Baye allowed one run in the eighth inning but retained the slim victory for Notre Dame.

Dave Baye Notre Dame MBIAC Harding Beardsley Park

Notre Dame Falls to Harding in MBIAC Clash

Baye struck out 11 for Notre Dame in a tight MBIAC game, but Harding pitcher Hrabstock allowed a five hitter as John Louis Piluso and Jose Deleon produced key hits. Louis had a squeeze bunt and Piluso stole bases to drive in runs, giving Notre Dame a 2-0 setback despite a strong nine inning effort.

Baye Dave Hradstock Harding Hrabstock Lancers John Louis Tony Piluso Jose Deleon Louis Notre Dame Steve Zacharko Bob Connors Piluso Deleon MBIAC Obaldwin Salatingh Oullowski Gibby Ohrbstocke Morett Ee Baldwin Deteon Galatle Bunnella Phibby Zach- Herding Bassick FCIAC Parnters Stamford Catholic Stratford Bassick Aganasif St. Josephs Peranse Jineak Stratford Builardbige Bassick Woetit Kolbe Paren Ean Hs Ae Che Che Seamer, Christ the Ring Y 43 “or|Stratfors Fa Rassick SP Rondeson Stamford Deteo Seine Teles Slosar Kowalski Medvecky

Errors Help Stratford in 5-3 Victory Over Bassick

Stratford wins 5-3 in Seaside Park as Bassick makes six errors. North Paraders take a 5-1 lead in the fourth behind a three-error rally and a single from John Slosar. Stratford tallies again in fifth and sixth on miscues and hits, with Mike Dawson and Fran Winner among the contributors.

Bob Paroskie Dave Papp Mike Ahern Jim Penders North Paraders John Slosar Lions Mike Dawson Bassick Papp al Mack Charlie Argianas

Hilltoppers edge Bunnell in MBIAC by one run

Central held to four hits as Hilltoppers push past Bunnell 4 to 3 in Stratford. Martin earned the win after relieving DiPietro, while Shulick took the loss. Central advances to 8-3. Bunnell drops to 3-10.

Central Bunnell Steve Shulick Hilltoppers Bulldogs MBIAC Stratford Paul Gondos Crew Barry Martin Tom Gallardi Winston Davis Doug Walker Jeff Jeff Leichtman Ron Steele Leichtman Tom Sautter Fred LaConte Galuardi al Pistey al Maschetti Dave Scheets Shulick Martin Mike di Pietro Busness Rbi Davis Galvardt Waller Central San E_Galvardi Moschet Rotini- Davis-Steele Pistey LaConte Schulick Sb— Lacente

Final Card Tonight At Yonkers Meets Ends Spring Session

Yonkers Raceway closes its 70 night spring meeting with the $10 000 Au Revoir. Harrys Laura is the 3 1 favorite in the mile feature as Del Insko leads John Chapman for the Yonkers driving title in a rain delayed season finale.

Yonkers, N. Y

Hartford U Hoopster Daigneault Dies in Crash

Richard F. Daigneault, 23, a Hartford University senior and co captain of the 1964 65 hoop squad, was killed in a two car collision in Hartford after a Hartford Public High School graduation. In other news the first $6 million handle was recorded at Aqueduct on May 30 1965 with 73435 betting patrons wagering 6120631 dollars.

Richard F. Daigneault University of Hartford Hartford Hartford Public High School Hartford University New York UPI Aqueduct

St Joseph IVs Defeat Trum Bull 10 6 In JV Baseball

St Joseph IVs beat Trum Bull 10 6 in a junior varsity baseball clash yesterday. Paul Mulvey earned the win for his second straight victory as St Joseph improves to 56 on the season.

St. Joseph Trumbull Paul Mulvey St. Joseph's

Crusaders Top Trumbull in Four Hitter Victory

Stamford Catholic, led by Tony Esposito and Dick Sharkey, blanked Trumbull 7-2 in a FCIAC baseball clash. Esposito earned the win while Sharkey worked four innings of the four hitter. Trumbull drops to 4-10, Stamford Catholic to 10-6 in league play.

Tony Esposito Dick Sharkey Stamford Catholic Trumbull FCIAC Eagles Crusaders Dick McRedmond Esposito Frank Romano Bob Schepis Schepis Scott Brohinsky Tom Galla John Olenoski Sharkey Rick Rufca Stamford Cathotte Ab Tio Oteca Brhnsky Feely Ojenoski Mayes Andrson Mazzola Howard Berg Knepler Burkett Tennings Roman bBrmstein Ostrwski Hartman Bulca Carlucellc Jennings Jeva Ostrowski Stamford Trumbu AcRedmond Frumbull S—Schepis Brohinsky Sf—Mazzola Iphr

Salesian Diamondmen rout Christ the King in Thruway League game

Salesian High beat Christ the King 134 to 4 in a Thruway league contest at New Rochelle. Jim Hollonan earned the win with help from Marty Oliverio in the fifth. Key contributors for Salesian included Borchetta and Birney with 14 hits combined as the Kingsmen dropped to 9 straight league losses and 1-1 overall.

New Rochell N.Y Salesian High Christ the King Kingsmen Charlie Borchetta Bob Birney Jim Hollonan Marty Oliverio Christ the King Salesian Shottie Sacottola Wallace Cf Schloss Fazioli Oliverio van Allen Thompson M’mahn Devine Moran Alessi Wallace Piscarre Byrnes Hodge Cf Borchetta Hollenan Giannini Tucci Birnty Canado Lascafzo Salesian We Vandllen Salesian Erbaso Hollenman Birney

Gavitt Named Dartmouth Freshman Basketball Coach

Dave Gavitt, longtime Providence College assistant, was named Dartmouth freshman basketball coach replacing Doggie Julian. A Westerly, Rhode Island native, Gavitt played for Dartmouth in 1958 and later served as Providence’s freshman coach with a 3 and 18 record. He also acted as general manager of the defunct Rhode Island Indians of the Continental Football League.

Westerly R. I. Gavitt Dartmouth Julian Big Green Providence Gavitt Rhode Island Indians

YMCA Enter eG Arch Softball Schedule

Local YMCA softball entries list multiple churches and teams such as Stratford Baptist Salem Lutheran St Dimitrie Romanian Holy Trinity Lutheran and Zion Lutheran with court matchups tonight including Beardsley Black Rock Cong Stratford Methodist United Congregational and St John's ACR. Nine Seaside pools feature games like Westminister Presley versus Salem Lutheran and Lordship Community facing St George Albanian.

Stratford Baptist Salem Lutheran Lordship St Dimitrie Romanian Tech Westminister Presbey St. John’s “A.C Holy Trinity Lutheran Black Rock St Mark's Lutheran United Congregational Zion Lutheran Beardsley No St. Dimitrie Beardsley Holy ‘Trinity Lutheran First Methodist Bot Stratford Methodist Wentfield United St. John's A.C.R Wenthield Zion Lutheran St. Mark's Lutheran Seaside Westminister Presley Salemn Lutheran St. George's

Ludlowe Rally Tops New Canaan 6-5 on Tatom’s Seventh Inning Hit

In Fairfield Ludlowe trailed 4-1 after New Canaan exploded for four in the sixth. Bill Seres belted a first inning two‑run homer and Tatom delivered a game‑winning single in the seventh, scoring Hine for a 6‑5 comeback win in the Eastern division FCIAC contest. Seres earned the win in relief, Campbell took the loss.

Pat Tatom Ludlowe New Canaan FCIAC Fairfield Bill Seres Tigers Bob Harris Don Hine Tatum Hine Bill Shipley Doug Campbell Bailey Operina Schinger Ocampbello

Suffern Handicap Won By Colleen Napoleon

Colleen Napoleon won Yonkers Raceway’s Suffern Handicap by a head, denying Poco moonshine a late rally. Four year old mare, bred Gene Abbe, trained and driven by Dick Thomas for Red Sheep Stables, paid $15.40 across exacta and trifecta payouts.

Yonkers N. Y UPI Colleen Napoleon Pocomoonshine Yonkers Raceway Gene Abbe Dick Thomas Red Sheep Stables New York Poco Moonshine Sheer Genius George Shorty Lady Tempered Kadeen Manover

Danbury blanks Staples 5 0 in FC IAC contest

Dickenson pitched a three hitter to pace Danbury to a 5-0 victory over Staples in Westport. Danbury improves to 10-4 in the Western division while Staples falls to 5-11. Key early scoring came on Benacci walk Sprindis two-base error and Dickenson RBI double. Hall took the loss, allowing five runs on nine hits with five strikeouts.

Bob Dickenson Danbury Staples FCIAC Westport Wreckers Hatters Mike Benacci John Sprindis Dickenson Jeff Hall Theloss Dannory Staples Bohacci Schaefer Murane Roduyzenib Hall Perkins Preston Sth Doodhuyzen Hooper Hand Sb—Bonacci S—Pagel Erses Dickenson

McMahon Edges Andrew Warde 8-1 in League Opener

McMahon defeated Warde 8-1 in Fairfield as a five run fourth inning boosted the winner to 12-2 in FCIAC Eastern Division play. Terry Blitz earned the win with nine strikeouts over two hits while Pat McDonough tripled in Warde’s only run. McMahon improved to 12-2 and leads the league. Warde drops to 3-12.

McMahon FCIAC Warde Fairfield Cleve ‘Penberthy Mitch Keller Paul Liberatore Joe Liberatore Pat McDonough Bart Waldman Terry Blitz McMahon Warde Hebi Horme Dicksonp Qroman SatoreHa O Waldmanp Cminello Pepe Pabrthy Ritzpot Goline Beaudin Dickson Cimminello Waldman Beandin Tas Keller Waiksnix Liberatore

Scholastic Results From Connecticut High School Matches

A scrambled results list shows multiple high school basketball scores across Connecticut venues. Notable outcomes include Fairfield Prep 7 over Milford 2, Danbury 5 over Staples 7, McMahon 8 over Warde 1, Salesian 13 over Christ the King 4, and Windham 12 over J Hall 3. Several entries are garbled or incomplete, with several team names uncertain.

Central Milford Notre Dame Harding Bunnell Stratford Bassick Fairfield Prep Ludlowe New Canaan Danbury Staples Stamford Catholic Trumball McMahon Warde Masuk New Milford Salesian Christ the King Darien Stamford Rippowam Greenwich & Ridgefield Abbott Tech Old Saybrook Guilford Westbrook No. Brantford Mand OR Lyme Cheshire Amity & Shelton F. Mayen Derby Stanford Caventry Smith Woodstork St. Dovenh Montylila Ledyard Windham J. Hall Piainfeld Windham Tech Fitch Burkeley

Fairfield League Cards Chargers edge Knights of Columbus

Fairfield Sunday league summary shows the Chargers rallying from a 0-3 deficit to beat Bridgeport Knights of Columbus 43. Nautilus tops Surfside 14-4 to stay tied for the league lead. Other results include Rogues 5 Delphians 3, Rent Howling 5 Night hawks 1, Bajoros Market 8 Carol Motors 4. Memorial Day weekend gaps next Sunday.

Card Chargers Bridgeport Knights of Columbus Nautilus Surfside Fairfield Stu Ley Ed Finnegan Leo Lippman Joe Kish Lou Berstein Rogues Jim Martone Delphians Rent Howling Nighthawks Carol Motors Don Wray Jim Conley

Jim Crowley Headlines Fairfield County Football Dinner Awards

Jim Crowley led the fourth annual Fairfield County Football Foundation and Hall of Fame dinner at Biuchner's restaurant with seven top award recipients. The event honored Notre Dame legend Crowley and seven other prominent figures, plus ten Fairfield County high school athletes receiving plaques or certificates for combined scholastic and gridiron excellence.

Telegram Hayduk Fairfield County National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Eichner Frank Silva Bridgeport Scranton Ray Flicker The Post Publishing Co Boys’ Clubs of James H. Halsey University of Bridgeport Otto Dud) Saur Georgetown University Eddie Dooley William C. McInnes Fairfield University Jim Crowley Notre Dame Four Horsemen Fordham University John Johansen Biichner Crowley S.J Greater Bridgeport Area Scranton, Pa Emmett Spillane Fordham Harry Jacunski New Britain Green Bay Packers Yale University Jacunski Spill University of Andrew Crulewicz Norwalk Fairfield Prep MBIAC Anthony Cefaloghi Thomas Gillis Rippowam High School Stamford Michael Newman Darien Peter Kukiel Shelton Peter Arroyo Harding High School Sam Cohen Connecticut Herald Paul Lane Staples John Mahen Nick Zeoli Wilton Joe Sikorski New Canaan Jerry McDougall Central Catholic High School of

Goisler Blasts Redox in The Sports Notebook

Baseball action notes recount extensive fire damage to the Omaha home of Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson. Phillies sign 19 year old third baseman John Bukovich. Tiger manager Charlie Dressen, hospitalized with a heart attack, continues to improve. Red Sox pitcher Dave Morehead torn ligaments in pitching arm per X rays. Dodgers to tour Japan after world series. Dick Lister criticizes firing as Reds manager last season. Sisler, now Cardinals coach, comments on Don Heffner tenure and Reds president De Witt’s alignment.

Omaha Cardinals Bob Gibson Phillies John Bukovich Sutter Creek Calif Tiger Charlie Dressen Red Sox Dave Morehead Dodgers Japan Dick Lister Reds Jim Zotkie Dayton Journal Herald Don Heffner Sisler Heffner Hill de Witt

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