Red Mill and Savoy A A clash in City Softball action
The Red Mill team meets the Savoy A A tonight at 6 45 on diamond four Seaside Park in a top City Softball League clash. Red Mill seeks its third win and a possible tie with the league leaders as Fred Rapheely or Tack Thomas toe the mound for Savoys. Ed Werner and Gordon Simpson pace Red Mill in support while Buddy Godfrey hurls for Red Mill and Bill Lindberg pitches for Hoffman Fuel.
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Red Mill
Savoy A.A
East Side
Seaside Park
Hoffman Fuel
Merritt
Wentfield
Savoys
Fred Rapheely
Tack Thomas
Gordon Simpson
Buddy Godfrey
Ed Werner
Werner
Merritt Canteen
Bill Lindberg
Jessie Reed
Savoy A
AL Eases
Hoffman Fuel Co
National Cleaners
Warde Links Squad Clinches Ninth Straight Victory
The undefeated Andrew Warde High School golf team of Fairfield recorded its ninth straight win by blanking Danbury High 6-9 at Brooklawn Country Club. Winners included Gleacher, Klein, Miklus, Burr with individual match wins, plus best-ball pairings Gleacher-Miklus and Klein-Burr defeating the Danbury duo and Cervanski.
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Andrew Warde
Fairfield
Danbury High School
Brooklawn Country Club
Gleacher
A. W
Ven Turi
Klein
Russell
Miklus
Salvatore
Burr
Cervanski
Norwoods defeat Domenick's softly 7-2 in league game
Ansonia Norwoods beat Domenick's 7-2 as Mastrisomone earned the win with six hits allowed. Ron Patrick took the loss. Bill Tinney and George Wright each had two hits for Norwoods, while Bill Stroomer collected two hits for Domenick's. Final line shows Norwoods 7 Domenick's 2 with Mastrisomone and Adams-Shorrell on the field for Norwoods and Patrick-Arsenault for Domenick's.
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Domenick’s
Ansonia Norwoods
Joe Mastrisomone
Ron Patrick
Bill Tinney
George Wright
Winers
Bill Stroomer
Domenick
s.Norwoods
Domenick's
Mastrisortone
Adams
Shorrell
Patrick
Arsenault
One Life Two Worlds Condensed Book Review
Reader's Digest June carries a condensation of Christine Hotchkiss tale of an American housewife born in Poland who endured Nazi bombings in 1939 and returns after 18 years to a house now behind the Iron Curtain. The piece highlights communist life through her personal perspective and is part of 24 in the issue.
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Christine Hotchkiss
Poland
Reader's Digest
Wheeler Golf Is Won By Steve Olexovitch
Steve Olexovitch won the Snyder Memorial golf title at the Patterson club defeating Roger Hazen in the finals. Other results included Ev Swanson over Bob Phillips 2 up 1, Ted Yale over John Gentile 1 up, Art Claycom over Jim Haber by default, and Olexovitch posted a 79 34 13.
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Wheeler Golf
Steve Olexovitch
Snyder
Patterson Club
Roger Hazen
Ev Swanson
Bob Phillips
Ted Yale
John Gentile
Art Clay. Com
Jim Haber
Taylor
D. Fairchild Wheeler Feet Club
Two More Qualify For Memorial Day 500 Race
Indianapolis May 25 Two rookie drivers Dempsey Wilson Hawthorne California and Bill Cheesbourg Tucson Arizona clinched the final spots in the 42nd annual Memorial Day Classic field of 33 for next Friday's speed run. The 143.445 mph average set a record, while trials were hindered by 30 mph winds. Cheesbourg and Wilson celebrated as Agabashian failed to regain a spot and the field prepared to race led by Dick Rathmann.
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Indianapolis
Dempsey Wilson
Hawthorne
Calif
Bill Cheesbourg
Tuscon
Ariz
A. J. Foyt
Paul Goldsmith
Jud Larson
Jerry Unser
George Amick
Len Sutton
Art Bisch
Wilson
Agabashian
Freddie Agabashian
Cheeshong
Novi
Gene Hartney
Bill Homeier
Pacoima
Dick Rathmann
Miami
Fla
Tony Ruttman
Cheesbourg
St. Christopher
St Michael's A shutsout Sterling 8 to 0 at Birdseye field
Don Bielski pitched a one hit shutout as St Michael's A defeated Sterling House Junior B 8 0 at Birdseye field. The A team scored seven runs in the second inning aided by three Sterling infield errors. Dick Cable relieved and pitched well for Sterling.
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Don Bielski
St. Michael's
Sterling House
Birds- Eye Field
Dick Smith
Dick Cable
Smith
Birdseye Field
Cloverfield
YMCA Chess Club Meets Tonight at the Y
The YMCA Chess club meets at 7 30 PM in the Y building. Beginners and experts are welcome and the ladder tournament continued at 8 PM.
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Ymca Chess Club
YMCA
Vossler Wins Kansas City Open Golf Title
Ernie Vossler of Midland Texas shot a five under par 67 using a new putter and spectacles to edge Olexovitch by one stroke for the $22,000 Kansas City Open title. Timpany, the defending champion, finished third after a late surge. 147 golfers competed on a rain soaked course.
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Kansas City
Ernie Vossler
Midland
Tex
Olexovitch
Pembroke Street
Bill Timpany
Timpany
Olexovitch Boing
Steve
Duane Haley
New England
Dan Hayes
Stan Lugovitch
Vossler Wins Slim Hillcrest Victory At 19 Under Par
Vossler, calm amid large galleries, closed with a birdie three on the final hole after a long drive and precise approach. He shot 72 for 19-under overall on Hillcrest’s narrow, sloping greens, aided by new clubs and glasses, earning $9,291 this season. Billy Maxwell of Odessa finished runner up with 68 for $1,900, while PGA Champion Lionel Herbert of Lafayette placed third with 274 after a 69 final round, netting $1,400.
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Vossler
Hillcrest
Billy Maxwell
Odessa
Lionel Herbert
Lafayette
D'Angelo's Triumph Over National Guard Dropped in Rain
D'Angelo's service station team upset the National Guard by 9 to 4 in Beardsley Park Sunday Morning Recreation League action. Tony D'Agostino pitched solid relief as Lantse, Antonini, and Antonini led D'Angelo's at the plate with two hits each. Heavy rain halted further play after the top of the seventh.
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Dalt
National ‘Guard
Beardsley Park
Tony D'Agostino
D'angelo’s
Lantse
J. Antonini
F. Antonini
Springwood A. A
Nu- Champs
the Woods
Tony Cheshinski
NuChamps
Ed Kopa
Joe Boni
Jim Mackie
Springwoods
Johnny Atcherson
Stratford and Fairfield Prep Rematch Headlines Scholastic Nines
In a five game set today in the Greater Bridgeport area, Stratford faces New Haven Hillhouse in non conference action while Fairfield Prep meets Bassick in a rescheduled Met League tilt. The Memorial Day showdown between Stratford, undefeated in league play, and Prep at Longbrook Park shapes as the pivotal clash for the title.
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John Johansen
Greater Bridgeport
Fairfield Prep
Bassick
Seaside Park
Bridgeport
Lions
Pat Jordan
Stratford
New Havens
Battle Hillhouse
Bowen Field
Roger Ludlowe
Bullard-Havens Tech
Sturges Park
Fairfield
Andrew Warde
Westport
Milford
West Haymn
North Paraders
Hillhouse
Johnny Papa
Longbrook Park
Eagles
Staples
Indians
West Haven
Ron Rosenbaum
Bullard- Havens Tech
Tigers
Bullard-Havens
Loren Beresnyak
Sly
Jim Penders
Joe Bresley
Haillet defeats Budge Patty in Paris net event
Robert Haillet of France stunned Budge Patty of Los Angeles and Paris in the French International championships fourth round to end American title hopes. Haillet won 37 75 108 46 75 to reach the quarterfinals as Patty, fifth seed, fell in straight sets. Dorothy Head Knode advanced to the women's quarterfinals with a tough 46 9 7 7 5 win over Yolanda Ramirez.
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Paris
Robert Haillet
France
Budge
Los Angeles
Haillet
Patty
America
Dorothy Head Knode
Yolanda
Ramirez
Mexico
Knode
Forest Hills
N. Y
Miss Ramirez
Martinez Ready for Welterweight Title Bout with Akins
Vince Martinez finished his heavy training in Grossinger New York and will fly to St Louis for the vacant world welterweight title fight against Virgil Akins on June 6. The Paterson New Jersey fighter completed his six rounds and reached 76 sparring sessions in under three weeks, with focus on repeated left jabs and left hooks alongside Ike Jenkins Bernie Raines and Ernie Roberts.
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Grossinger
N. Y
Vince Martinez
St. Louis
Virgil Akins
Martinez
Paterson
N. J
Ike Jenkins
Bernie Raines
Ernie Roberts
Hagge Wins Asheville Tourney in Sudden-Death Playoff
Marlene Bauer Hagge of Del Ray Beach Florida won the Land of The Sky Women's Open in Asheville North Carolina after sinking a four foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to capture 831 dollars. Jo Ann Prentice of Birmingham Alabama tied regulation play at 213 but finished second after Hagge posted 71 to Prentice 75.
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Asheville
N.C
Marlene Bauer Hagge
del Ray Beach
Fla
Jo Ann Prentice
Birmingham
Ala
Hapge
Sterling House Park Gardens Meet Wednesday Night Events
UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL reports Sterling Park Gardens teams will gather Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Sterling Park diamond No. 8 for a multi sport showcase. The program features baseball football tennis chess and archery with Wes Dickerson and Mike Vigilante leading Park Gardens as they chase a third straight win. Awards will honor season leaders in each activity.
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United Press International
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Besiz
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Villar Fuelways
DSM
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Gete Stalker
Sterling Park
Park Gardens
Wes Dickerson
Mike
Gardens
Highlands to face Stratford nine in rescheduled games
Senior City Baseball league games postponed due to train disruption. Rescheduled to the end of the first half with a night game at 6 at Seaside Park No 1 where Stratford Merchants meet Highland A A. Joe Witko likely starts for Stratford and Ernie Santo for the Highlanders. Standings list White Eagles Lenox Fairfield Highland Stratford Merchants Springwood A A. Remaining midweek schedule includes Lenox vs Springwoods at 6 at Seaside 1 and Fairfield A's versus White Eagles at 6 at Seaside 1.
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Seaside Park No. 1
Stratford Merchants
Highland A.A
Joe Witko
Stratford
Ernie Santo
Highlanders
White Eagles
Lenox A.A
Fairfield A's
Springwood A.A
Lenox
Springwoods
Seaside
Belmont Park Entries and Prize Totals
A list of leaders and results from Belmont Park shows Ernie Vossier of Midland Texas leading with 249, Billy Maxwell of Odessa Texas at 272, Lionel Hebert of Lafayette Louisiana 274, Tommy Jacobs of Whistler California 277, Gene Livier California 274, Art Wall Pocono Manor Pennsylvania 916, Furgol Lemont Illinois 278, Dick Maser St. Petersburg Florida 779, Wes Ellis Jr Ridgewood New Jersey 279, Jim Ferree Winston-Salem North Carolina 279, George Bayer San Gabriel California 280, Doug Ford Paradise Florida 740, Don Whit Alameda California 250, Roberto De Vincenzo Mexico City 281, Don Finsterwald Tequesta Florida 281, Bruce Crampton Sydney Australia 492, Fred Hawkins El Paso Florida 281, Frank Phillips Sydney Australia 282, Bob Rosburg Palo Alto California 282, Gay Brewer Jr. Florida 282, Bo Wininwer Odessa Texas 262, with various notable entries and stakes for different claiming and hurdle events.
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Pittsburgh Gas
Tommy Jacobs
Whittier
Calif
Raneace
Jim
Gillie Fishook
xaLatorun
Green Adora
Ster Jacobs
Barden AG
Lee
Bere Logican
Tnir
Chilly Coe
Jay
Reldings
Jona Fle
Susie
Gene Littler
Rionne
P. Puller
Singing Hills
Marty Furt
Smerzie
Bo Lemont
Slater
My Kind
Rards. Jr
Pocono Manor
Austerlitz
Beth yOs U
Chi ‘ Dick
Shamnondale
Astiaiad Ue
Fumce
Ios Histiissae
Ais Fercislus
Lucky
MaSaster
Grremrett
Collec
Sim Ferree
Peeas Beier
Winston Salem
N. C
Baer
Ake Healen Echo
Joe
Mayer
Des Plaines
Carrara Lamar
Longbrook Park
Sterling
Mas Esard
Cenioy Sgirie
Mr. Touchdown
Strong Ruler
Unney Dream
Pinsky Wrens
Lew Tha
Tefeme Mora Kele
George Bayer
San Gabriel
Fitontst
Fe Calif
Doug Ford
Paradise
Fla
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Lord Jeen
Gunrod
Don Whitt
Alameda
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Gray Flyer
Vetlans Pal
Emerald Prince
John Dicl
Sun Lass
Lynnbrook Road
Commaria
bRilehawan
Jay aShadow
King Agenenth
bEsca Lass
Moraine
Ernie Vossier
Midland
Texas
Billy Maxwell
Odessa
Lionel Hebert
Lafayette
Whistler
Gene Livler
Art Wall
Figezeoi
Palang Furgol
Lemont
Illinois
Dick Maser
St. Petersburg
Wes Ellis Jr
Ridgewood
Jim Ferree
N.C
Cali
Florida
Don Whit
Roberto de Vincenzo
Mexico City
Don Finsterwald
Tequesta
Bruce Crampton
Sydney
Australia
Fred Hawkins
el Fa50
Aegis
Frank Phillips
Bob Rosburg
Palo
Gay Brewer Jr
Rarante
Bo Wininwer
Stonybrooks Triumph Streak Continues In Farm System
Stonybrook extended its fourth straight win in the Stratford farm system by defeating Sterling House nine 13 to 4 behind Brad Hawkins stellar pitching. In the other game Frank Jurczak pitched and Ron Moleski powered Raybestos to a 9 to 2 victory over Holy Name. Rescheduled games shift to Thursday with Sterling House at Nichols School Field and Stonybrook at Stonybrook Field.
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Stonybrook
Stratford
Sterling House
Brad Hawkins
High Park
Frank Jurczak
Ron Moleski
Raybestos
Holy Name
Nichols School Field
Stony- Brook
Stony- Brook Field
Garden Selections and Best Horse Choose Candle Wood
In a list of entries including Belfaster Doreens Play Jennies Joy and Candle Wood among others the reader notes Candle Wood as the best. The text mentions several horses with disarmed and ring king style names and remits. The fragmentary outline suggests a horse racing or betting card with multiple names and wagers.
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Brave Power
Belfaster
Doreens
Jennies Joy
Slater
Austeriitz
Erlen Dr
Candle Wood
Touchdown
Martins
Gray Mike
Iorseer
Ring King
Aderishe
Unclear Horse Names List From A Fragment
A fragmentary OCR reads a string of horse or character names including Noorsaga Ockrock Peliceman Day Curly Jet Fairfax Desils Seas Big Freeze Little Wat Nishi Charmer Jules Time Honest Astard Tippecanoe Apostle Decimal Loukenmac Olympias Ace Mandarin Mighty Bou esi.
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Noorsaga
Ockrock
Peliceman Day
Curly Jet
Fairfax
Desils Seas
Big Freeze
Little Wat
Nishi Charmer
Jules Time
Honest Astard
Tippecanoe
Apostle
Loukenmac
Olympias Ace
Giaquinto's Busy Tuesday Softball at Stonybrook Field
Giaquinto's Service station softball team aims for its seventh win in eight starts as it faces Contract Plating on Tuesday at 6 15 p m at Stonybrook field Stratford.
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Giaquinto
Stonybrook Field
Stratford
Stratford F-S Team Triumphs Over Milford 11-0
Stratford High School Freshman-Sophomore squad routed Milford 11-0 at Clover Field. Ron Fiorella tossed a two hit shutout with 12 strikeouts, aided by two hits from Fiorella, Bill Smith, Richard Kryzanski and Jim Penders. Penders drove in two with a triple as Stratford piled up 11 hits for its sixth win in seven games.
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Alumni Field
Papa
Pat Jordan
Stratford
Jordan
Wilbur Cross
New Haven
Ron Fiorella
Stratford High School
Milford High School
Clover Field
Milford
Mike Raidlay
Bob Shilling
Fiorella
Bill Smith
Richard Kryzanski
Jim Penders
Penders
Kryzanski
Weetman Wins Playoff at Prestwick Golf Event
English golfer Harry Weetman defeats Ireland's Harry Bradshaw by one stroke in an 18 hole playoff to win the $11,200 international golf tournament at Prestwick Scotland on May 25.
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Prestwick
Scotland
Harry Weetman
England
Ireland
Harry Bradshaw
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