Hatters Rally Past Greenwich for Fifth Straight Win
Danbury High School’s undefeated Hatters beat Greenwich Cardinals 16 to 6 at Osborne Street Stadium before about 3,000 fans. Key plays included a safety, a late fourth-quarter clinching TD by Radachowsky after a Manning interception, and Melvin’s two extra points. Greenwich led 6-0 at halftime after a 73-yard drive highlighted by Zip Merritt.
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LAAF
Danbury
Danbury High School
Greenwich
Cardinals
Osborne Street
Ed (Cooper) Crotty
Hatters
Zip Merritt
Dan Stramiello
Charley Borchetta
Bob Melvin
Radachowsky
Higgins
Melvin
Stevens
LaCava
Zinser
Fantin
Martin
Tevens
Hum Dor
Morlock Ards
Roy Ilees
Somers
Radachowsky Cetsam
Simone
Lownds
Beard
Simp
Bassick Jayvees Edge Milford In Narrow 7 6 Victory
The Bassick junior varsity rallied in the final 30 seconds to beat Milford 7 to 6 yesterday. Pete Rehi scored on a five yard run to tie the game and Ron Burde kicked the decisive extra point. Milford led 6 nothing at halftime. Bassick standouts included Ron Fitzsimmons, Bob Gleza, Harry Sprandel and Rudy Feornier.
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Bassick High School
Milford
Pete Rehi
Ron Burde
Bassick
Ron Fitzsimmons
Bob Gleza
Harry Sprandel
Rudy Feornier
Staples Gridmen Triumph in 26 0 Triumph Over Milford Prep
Staples High School's Wreckers defeated Milford Prep 26 to 0 on Doubleday Field. Norman Williams scored two long TD runs, including a 50 yard return after a punt, and an interception return. Jack Higgins added a TD, and Bill Edwards kicked two PATs as Staples earns its second win of the season.
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Westport
Norman Williams
Doubleday Field
Staples
Milford Prep
Williams
Dick Tarrant
Gene Dooling
Milford
Walt Spence
Frank Dornfeld
Wreckers
Spence
Bruce Cummings
Dick Gilbert
Tarrant
Jack Higgins
Bill Edwards
Prepsters
Lee Pierson
Staples Nack
Lanute Dooling
Radde
Conversion Kick by SillsDecides Close Struggle
Hillhouse New Haven edge Harding in a 7 to 6 victory before about 1,500 fans at Hedges Memorial Stadium. Joe Sills booted the winning conversion after Johnny Daniels returned an interception 95 yards to end the first half, while Hillhouse's defense limited Harding and forced two early goal-line stalls.
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Hillhouse
New Haven
Harding
Hedges Memorial Stadium
Joe Sills
Johnny Daniels
Presidents
Harold Kent
John Lewis
Daniels
Jim Dixon
Lewis
Gene Teto
Tricka
Bob Trichka
Sills
Charley Tisdale
Tisdale
Auburns Plan Reunion at Eichner’s Restaurant
The Auburn A A which sponsored many fine athletic teams two decades ago plans a reunion in Eichner's restaurant in January. A committee meeting named Guido Casaldo and Sal Jisonna co chair men. Other committee members include Ed Colacurcio John De Amico Eddie DeAngelo John De Martino Anthony Forte Al Fucci Pat Sassogna Rene Liquigle Adolph Palchesky and John Pantano.
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Auburn A.A
Eichner
Guido Casaldo
Sal Jisonna
Ed Colacurcio
John DeAmico
Eddie DeAngelo
John de~ Martino
Anthony Forte
al Fucci
Pat Sassogna
Rene Liquigle
Adolph Palchesky
John Pantano
FOA-5X proposed as anti clogging ingredient for oil burners
Shell researchers spent 15 years seeking an anti clogging additive. FOA-5X cleans as it heats the filter screen in oil burners, reducing service calls and improving heat efficiency. Switching to Shell Furnace Oil with FOA- aims for carefree heat and fuel savings.
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Shell
Frankie Ryff Defeats Davis In Easy Win At Eastern Parkway
Frankie Ryff, unbeaten New York lightweight, extended his streak to 15 wins with a decisive decision over veteran Henry Davis of Hawaii before 1,157 at Eastern Parkway arena. Ryff dominated 139 14 to 135 14, with officials awarding all rounds to Ryff except one even by Judge Aidala. Davis showed damage to nose and mouth, with Referee Ebbets ordering a corner examination in the sixth. Matchmaker Brenner announced another televised bout at Eastern Parkway on December 13.
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Brooklyn
Frankie Ryff
New York
Henry Davis
Hawaii
Eastern Parkway Arena
Ruff
Frankie
Davis
Artie Aidala
Harry Ebbets
Bill Recht
Ebbets
Samuel Swetnick
Cisco Andrade
Andrade
Ryff
Ralph Dunas
New Orleans
Aidala
Teddy Brenner
Eastern Parkway
Dee 13
Donato Re elected Connecticut PGA President for Third Term
Joe Donato of Norwich Golf Club was named president for a third straight term at the Connecticut Section PGA annual meeting held at Rockledge Country Club in West Hartford. New officers include Bob Schappa as first vice president, Harry Nettelbladt as second vice president, Del Kinney as secretary, and Willie Whalen as treasurer. New directors are Leo Mallory and Art House, replacing terms expiring. The session followed the annual banquet with the afternoon tournament featuring a 6 beat ball score by Bob Schappa and Leo Mallory.
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West Hartford
Connecticut
PGA
Rockledge Country Club
Joe Donato
Norwich Golf Club
Bob Schappa
Rockledge
Harry Nettelbladt
Golf Club of
Avon
del Kinney
New London
Leo Meliory
Fairchild Wheeler
Art House
Ludlow
Mass
Frank Sarro
Tumbie Brook Country Club
Eddie Burke
Woodbridge Country Club
A MacKintosh
Wilbraham Country Club
Alex Hackney
Manchester Country Club
Frankie Kringie
Oxford Country Club
Charlie Petrino
Brooklawn Country Club
Leo Mallory
Jones Dominates Ward In Ten Round Victory
Bob Jones, eighth-ranking middleweight from Oakland, defeated Moses Ward of Detroit by unanimous decision over ten rounds at St. Nicholas Arena. Jones outboxed Ward with speed, scoring clean jabs and hard shots to the jaw while Ward pressed forward, all before about 750 spectators. Jones improves to 39-29-? as Ward suffers another loss in a 28 bout slate with two draws.
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New York
Bobby Jones
Oakland
Calif
Moses Ward
Detroit
St. Nicholas Arena
Ward
Jones
Stratford Jays Defeat Ludlowe 25 0 in JV Football
Stratford junior varsity football defeated Ludlowe 25-0 at Long Brook Park. Sarnick caught a 20 yard pass Wright returned a 60 yard punt and Wright added a 25 yard TD run. Ludlowe players Bonney Toth Scovin Thomas showed power. Stratford earlier tied Bullard-Havens Tech 7-7.
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Stratford High School
Roger Ludlowe
Longbrook Park
Stratford
Sarnick
Glen Wright
Wright
Lantz
Dick Bonney
George Toth
Gerry Scovin
Pat Thomas
Ludlowe
Jankowski
Kerchur
Bullard-Havens Tech
Rector AA Seeks Games With Semi Pro Teams
The Rector A A basketball team seeks matchups with semi pro teams in Connecticut. Contact Rector AA at 440 Harral Avenue or by phone FO 6 2048.
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Rector A.A
Connecticut
Rector
Harral Avenue
Fairfield Lays 19 6 Victory Over Norwalk in Battle
Ludlowe high school football rode strong line play and a 200 yard ground attack to defeat Norwalk 19 to 6. Key scores came from Coombs Schumann and Gillette with Sepot 30 yard kickoff return spearheading the first drive. Norwalk forged a late rally but Pratt's kick was blocked leaving Ludlowe with the win for their fifth victory in six games.
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Roger Ludlowe
Norwalk
Fairfield
Fern Terreau
Ludlowe
Speedy Bob Gillette
Dave Coombs
Joe Sepot
Lowell Pratt
Jack Hauser
Pratt
Bill Schumann
Sepot
Coombs
Gillette
al Tagliaferro
Dick Fenner
Joe Kelley
Green Wave
Tagliaferro
Kelley
Tony DiMeglio
Taglliaferro
Schumann
Eoger Ludlowe
Graham
Lindeman
Guenies
High Gun Out of Race Replaced by Fisherman
High Gun, seen as America's best hope in the Washington DC International, was withdrawn due to a right hip muscle injury and replaced by Fisherman. The colt will be returned to Belmont Park while Fisherman ships to Belmont with Eddie Arcaro to ride.
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Washington, D.C
C.V. Whitney
Max Hirsch
King Ranch
Robert J. Kleberg
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Stanley C. Mikell
Brush Burn
Ireland
France
England
Landau
High Gun
New York
Frank M. Keller
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Lady Bury
Frank W. Dennis
Bisco
Banszsa
Julien Decron
Ernest Masurel
Normen
Northern Gleam
Noel Murless
Willie Snaith
Darby Rogers
Mexicans Ready for Horse Show at Madison Square Garden
General Humberto Mariles leads Mexico’s jumpers back to the 66th National Horse Show in New York, aiming to repeat recent Harrisburg success with nine of eleven blue ribbons in International class. Germany, Spain, Canada and the United States field strong teams as 500 exhibitors compete for $28,400 in prizes.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
United States
Spain
Canada
Madison Square Garden
City Hall
Robert Wagner
Marilea
Mexico City
Mexico
Withers A. Burress
First Army
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