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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1966

Page

6

Bold Lad Wins Metropolitan Handicap at Aqueduct

Bold Lad sprinted to victory by two and a half lengths in the 73rd Metropolitan Handicap at Aqueduct. Ridden by Braulio Baeza, the 4-year-old son of Bold Ruler carried 132 pounds to a 1 mile 3 3/4 furlong time of 3 341 5, earning $75,140 and boosting career earnings to $516,465. Hedevar took second with Tio Viejo third as the field of 11 handicap runners closed.

New York UPI Bold Lad Aqueduct Bold Ruler Edith W. Bancroft Hedevar Meadowbrook Stable Tio Viejo Dapper Dan Bald Ruler Braulio Baeza Bald Lad Bald Eagle Bald Fad Wheatley Stable Metropolitan Brooklyn Whisk Broom II Tom Fool Kelso

Shorehaven Women Win Criers Tournament Net 68

Mrs Henry Mucci captured the low net score of 68 to win the Criers Tournament hosted by Shorehaven Golf Club in Norwalk. Second went to Mrs John ONeill with 71 and Mrs Everett Buckley took third with 73. class B saw a three way tie at 68.

Henry Mucci Shorehaven Norwalk John O'Neill Everett Buckley Dickon Hunter Marvin Green Robert Flemjing Charles Iffland Joseph Marone James Sutton Willard Norton Vincent Long Francis Kalaman William Lewis Jack Duffield Lloyd Crossland

Kauai King Seeks Belmont to Complete Triple Crown

The Belmont Stakes on Saturday could crown Kauai King the ninth Triple Crown winner, following his Derby and Preakness wins. TRA official John Day notes the polished trophy awaits at Aqueduct as the sport hopes for a rare feat.

UPI New York Gramps Bucko Paul Revere Citation Aqueduct John Day Thoroughbred Racing Association TRA Sir Barton Gallant Fox Omaha War Admiral Whirlaway Count Fleet Assault Day King Ranch Texas Kentucky

Dusty Tennis League Near Winners and Near Misses

The league reports eight winners and 15 near misses in recent matches. In the National Division results American teams Bailey Vick and others posted decisive scores while Essentia and rival squads faced forfeits and tight finishes in recent duals.

YMCA Rem- Citation Ofington Arms Sikorsky Belmont Lycoming General Electric Lycoming Ray- Tim Tam Remington National Belmont E- Bechtel R. Green Cavan R. A E. Dudek

Creme Dela Creme Wins Jersey Derby At Garden State Park

Creme Dela Creme driven by Don Brumfield won the $100,000 Jersey Derby at Garden State Park by two lengths over Industo. Brumfield chased Kauai King in a Belmont tie potential, while Fathers Image finished third in a nine-horse field. Open division results note Ray Crothers led 93 runners in a Memorial Day five mile road race with Greenwich and Long Island Striders triumphant in team events.

Russ Tainter Brick Town N.J Ray Ingraham Fitch Long Island Striders Wantaugh L.I Greenwich High School Greenwich Recreation Board Burgoo King Bold Venture Pensive Bounding Home Tim Tam Carry Back Cherry Hill UPI Creme Dela Creme Don Brumfield Garden State Park Park Brumfield Industo Fathers Image Indulto King Fine Problema Trumbull Exchange Stratford Monroe Kevin Tovey Charlie Sentft Ron Scheibel Ramblers John Ryan Stid Rambler Trumbull Scheibel Lamereaux Mileson Palo

Fairfield Slow Pitch Standings and Tonight's Schedule

Standings show Presby leading with 4 0 followed by Buick 3 Pants Mark 2 Flanagan's 2 Southport Sneaters 0 Grasmere Lumber 6 O. Tonight's schedule includes Presby versus Southport Spoilers, Owen Fish Rajores Market versus Miller Buick, Flanagan's versus Grasmere Lumber, Oldfield School Tokay versus Loble y's, and Fairheld Woods School.

Fairfield Presby Buick Flanagan's Southport Sneaters Grasmere Lumber Southport Owen Fish Rajores Market Miller Buick Gould “Manor Oldfield School Tokay Lobely's Fairheld Woods

Learn to Swim Campaign at Bridgeport YMCA

The Bridgeport Branch YMCA starts the Learn to Swim campaign from June 6 to June 17 with sessions on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 30 to 6 30 p m. It offers instructional classes for men to learn or improve swimming and applications have been sent to Greater Bridgeport industrial firms. Interested individuals should contact Bridgeport Branch YMCA State Street or Bone at 334 5551 extension 226 or 99.

Bridgeport State Street Bone

Morin Captures Thompson Race Again In Fast Pace

Don Morin of Attleboro Mass averaged 75.63 mph to win his second Thompson Raceway sports car race of the weekend. He clinched the 15 lap 30 mile event driving Brabham Formula A across the track in one minute 3.16 seconds, a new lap record at the Phoenix Arizona track in 1924.

Thompson Don Morin Attleboro Mass Thompson Raceway Morin John Burwell Phoenix Ariz Cord

Nevele Chief Wins Roosevelt Feature Memorial Pace

Nevele Chief driven by Stanley Dancer won the feature invitational Memorial Day Pace at Roosevelt Raceway Monday night before 24,209 fans. The five-year-old Easter Bunny colt, owned by Nevele Acres of Ellenville, N Y, finished a half length ahead of Queens Mohican with Nancy Adios a further half length back. The upset paid $6.60 to win as Fast Kid and Queens Man completed a $72.60 daily double.

Westbury N.Y UPI Nevele Chief Stanley Dancer Roosevelt Raceway Nevele Acres Ellenville Queens Mohican Nancy Adios Easter Bunny Queen's Man

William Shindle's 1890 season with Philadelphia marked by 115 errors

William Shindle played for Philadelphia in 1890 and committed 115 errors at shortstop during the season.

William Shindle Philadelphia

Richey Advances In French Tennis Championships

Nancy Richey came from behind to defeat Jill Blackman 1-6 6-3 6-1 and reach the French Championships quarterfinals in Paris. Julie Heldman, the other remaining U S player, advances to meet top seed Margaret Smith as men’s action includes Cliff Drysdale ousting Fred Stolle in four sets.

Paris UPI Nancy Richey Dallas Jill Blackman Australia Julie Heldman New York United States Margaret Smith Miss Blackman Miss Richey

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