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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1957

Page

4

Layne Sparks Lions to 27 16 Victory Over Eagles

Quarterback Bobby Layne came off the bench to throw three second period TD passes and lead the Detroit Lions to a 27-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Layne added two field goals and three conversions as Detroit erased early deficits. Lions scorers included Junker Doron and Cassady with TD catches. Walston and Dorow scored for the Eagles.

Philadelphia Bobby Layne Detroit Lions Philadelphia Eagles Layne Steve Junker Jim Doran Hopalong Cassady Lions Texas Mustang Eagles Doron Bobby Walston Jerry Norton Detroit Walston Tobin Rote Dick Bielski Junker Norm Willey Lion Dorow Jurgensen Doran Consady

Springwood Lassies Upset Dee's Bowlers In Duckpin Play

Springwood A A girls upset Dee's Luncheonette 2 1 in the All Sponsored duckpin league at Duke Cozza's Newfield alleys. Lillian Zawacki struck 118 109 108 for a 35 triple high for the evening. Lillian DeLos added a 400 series as L Conte led Dee's with 346. Doyle and Martin swept Tom Thumb Conservatory. Beardsley Pharmacy defeated Sadawy Brothers Fuel and Puritan Market topped Arctic Sports Shop 21.

Lillian Zawacki Springwood A. A Dee Duke Coz Newfield Zawacki Lillian DeLos L. Conte Dee's Doyle Martin Tom Thumb Conservatory Beardsley Pharmacy Sadawy Brothers Fuel Puritan Arctic Sports Shop

Colts Top Redskins 21 17 on Unitas Berry Rally

Baltimore overcame a 14 17 deficit in the final minutes to defeat the Washington Redskins 21 17. Johnny Unitas and receiver Raymond Berry connected for two touchdowns as Berry posted 12 receptions for 221 yards while LeBaron led Washington’s late surge before Don Joyce’s tackle preserved the win.

Washington Baltimore Johnny Unitas Ray Berry Colts Washington Redskins Unitas Redskins Berry Eddie LeBaron LeBaron Don Joyces Bosseler Podoley

Gifford and Conerly spark Giants to win over Cardinals

Frank Gifford returns from fever to lead New York with 126 rushing yards and two touchdowns, pairing with Chuck Conerly for a 24 yard scoring run and a 32 yard touchdown pass to Bob Schneiker. Ben Agajanian adds two field goals and three extra points as the Giants hold off Chicago. Ted Marchibroda directs the Cardinals comeback before Matson’s two scores, but New York stays one game behind Cleveland in the NFL Eastern division.

New York Frank Gifford Charlie Conertytte If Iicago Cardinals Gifford Conerly Bob Schnelker Kyle Rote Ben Agajanian Giants Cardinal Cleveland Browns Ted Marchibroda Lamar McHan Cardinals Ollie Matson Matson Chicago Marchibroda Dave Mann Jim Sears Andy Robustelli Walt Yaworsky Marchi- Sroda Sam Agajanian Schneiker Rote Los Angeles Los Angeles Rams Norm van Brocklin San Francisco van Brocklin Bob Boyd Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Ram Larry Morris Dick Daugherty George Strugar Y. A. Tittle Rams Detroit Lions Washington

Blades Nip Clippers For Third Straight Win

New Haven Blades beat Charlotte Clippers 4-3 in the Eastern Hockey League to extend their winning streak to three games after starting the season 0-6. The Blades led 2-0 after the first period and 3-1 after two periods.

New Haven New Haven Blades Charlotte Clippers Blades

Kingsway Girls Edge Holland In League Bowling

The Kingsway girls upset league leaders Holland with a three game sweep in the feature match of the Girls Inter alley bowling league last night. Fazekas led the Kingsway, while Gulyas top scored for Holland. Other teams such as ABC girls Fairfield Academy and North End also appeared in the standings.

Kingsway Holland Fazekas Gulyas ABC Fairfield Academy North End Viotarinuc

Sifford Breaks Color Barrier To Win Long Beach Open

Charley Sifford, a cigar smoking shotmaker from Philadelphia, becomes the first Negro to win a major pro golf tournament by edging Eric Monti in a three hole playoff for the Long Beach Open title. Sifford earns $1,200 plus $500 for the day’s low score of 64. Billy Booe finished with 68-71-71 and 210 to place.

Long Beach Calif Charley Sifford Philadelphia Eric Monti Los Angeles Sifford Billy Booe Bridgeport Conn Halky Bouvier Bory Mazar Wikwasky Surkal Lenoch Khagarian Sid Wechter Wirokay BS Tinto Tone Jamesty Museo Bakers Newheld Fortrando Palace Jo's Tailor Shay NwChamps Restaure Tilton Springwond Gaynor Taylor der Vwigh Feant Hilt Cavitesky Halasth Giernal Nauy Meies AWA Liseerenean N. Stasink Monti Eric Bill Parker Tulsa Okla Bo Winninger Odessa Tex Jay Hebert Sanford Fla Manos Wwinnery Charles Siffard Kyrie Monti al Johnston Provo Utah al Besselink Girossingers Milt Casper San Diego California Howie Johnson Akron Ohio Gerbe Dale Andreason Pittsburgh Filsa Oklahoma Stanford Flort Fret Hawkins el Paso Ro Wininger Gene Livler Paul Harney Que Lontau Aan Amumg Manuel de la Torre Milwaukee Wis Erate Paul O'Leary Culver Ci Bill Ogden Hillview Jerry Barber Cal Tao Bob Inman Detroit Michigan Jackson Bradley Houston Texas Pbs Mike Foetchick Yonkers Porky Oliver Canton Manx

Postponed Bowling Match Denvering First Place Honors

The Ferrando's Palace vs Roma Mutual Society match in the Italian Community Center League at Newfield alleys was delayed due to the death of sponsor Paul Ferrando. The article lists team standings, individual scores, and a long schedule of unrelated players and events from the league and surrounding tournaments.

Ferrando Palace Girll Roma Mutual Society Newfield Paul Ferrando The Palace Bowlers

Warriors Top Royals as Johnston Scores 34

Philadelphia star Neil Johnston scores 34 points on 12 rebounds and 12 of 20 from the floor, adding 10 of 10 from the line, to lift the Warriors past the Cincinnati Royals 106 to 101 in an NBA game played Nov. 10.

Cincinnati Neil Johnston Philadelphia Warriors Cincinnati Royals National Basketball Association Johnston Thiladelvhia Qislennate Fistakewt Davis Brockettst Sidsberrs Paxson Dutayinneral Twrmant Meineke Philadelphia

Pro Basketball S Ntadetenta 106 CtArianati 10

A single scheduled game ends with the Ntadetenta team scoring 106 points to 10 for CtArianati in a one sided matchup. The contest marks the lone pro basketball event on the schedule.

New Haven Rams top Bridgeport Giants 13 to 8 at Bowen Field

New Haven won two early touchdowns to beat Bridgeport 13 8 at Bowen Field. Dave Wright caught two TD passes for New Haven while Ernie Bellavita and Davey Smith helped with key plays. Bridgeport safety by Ernie Bellavita and a late Connor return kept the game tight.

New Haven New Haven Rams Bridgeport Giants Bowen Field Giants Bridgeport Elm City

Elm City Stars Top Pin Events

Elm City area bowlers shine in three state tournaments over the weekend. Walt Krajewski led Meriden Casino Open with an eight game 821, while Mary Caggiano topped Bristol Smithy’s girls handicap with 641 for five games. Other high scorers included Nick Tronsky, Fred Zinks, Jim Posten, and several regional rivals in Class B and related events.

Associated Press New Haven Walt Krajewski Nick Tronsky New Britain Fred Zinks West Haven Jim Posten Bill Joy West Hartford Chet Dusak Thomaston Andy DeSalvo Stamford Bob Wilder Henry Sabin Waterbury Henry Tulski al Sharkis Jim Fantasia Bristol Mary Caggiano East Haven Bristol Smithy Frances Kanée Windsor Agnes Kuchta Torrington Kay Gattings Virginia Hensen Mary Ann Hoppy Avon Rose Bafuma Middletown Faith Dennis Collinsville Helen Daughda Hartford Cathy Green Peggy Ann Everone Kay Pelletier Sul Picano Thompsonville Marilyn Bugsolini Dot Bermani East Hartford Belle Bankosky Helen Noel Mario Giannotti Mario Whitey Hamilton Frank Kokoszka Rockville Ed Ferrie Pat Rapuano Pete Syro Ed Stevens Meriden Ted Ement Dom Gagliardi Rocque Orts Derby Pete Duke Seymour

Hockey scores spread across leagues and teams

Scores from several leagues show the Boston and Detroit games in strong scoring nights. Chicago posts a 3, while Toronto 4 and Detroit 5. Providence 2 and Springfield 4, Hershey 4 and Buffalo 3. New Haven 6 and Charlotte 1. Washington and Johnstown 1.

Nation Chicago Toronto Boston Detroit American Providence Narhenter Springfield Hershey Buffalo Cleveland Stern New Haven Charlotte St Washington & Johnstown

Ukrainians Tied 5-5 With Hartford in Cup Match

Bridgeport Ukrainians and Italian All-Stars of Hartford played a 5-5 tie in overtime at Glorieta Manor field in the Connecticut State Cup second round. Rossi scored twice for Bridgeport. McCully and Rizzo led Hartford with two goals each.

Bridgeport Hartford Glorieta Manor Field Rossi Bridgeport Kickers Ratin Red Ovchar Rudy Heilar Weilir Sumyk McCulley Rizzo

Johnny's End Season Ends With 15 10 1 Record

Johnny's Novelty store softball team finished the season with a 15 10 1 record. Ed Lasko led with a 40 average and Al Samor hit .285 to star for the squad.

Johnny's Novelty Store Ed Lasko al Samor

Browns rout Steelers as O'Connell stars in 24-0 win

Cleveland quarterback Paul O'Connell threw two touchdown passes and Don Paul ran 89 yards for a score as the Browns defeated Pittsburgh 24-0 to stay one game ahead of the Giants in the NFL race. Renfro caught a 25 yard TD pass and Carpenter added a 13 yard scoring play. Groza kicked a field goal and all scoring came in the first three quarters.

Cleveland Fommy O'Connell Don Paul Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers O'Connell Preston Carpenter Paul Billy Wells O’connell Ilinois Ray Renfro Pittsburgh Renfro Steeler Lou Groza Groza New York Giants Chicago Cardinals Steelers Carpenter Casares Galimore Bears Florida A-And-M Bratkowski George Blanda Green Bay Packers Harlon Hill Hill Chicago Mill Blanda Howton Starr McIlhenny Cone

Vasco Booters Edge Scandia A C 1 0 In Cup Clash

The Vasco da Gama soccer club defeated Scandia A C of Hartford 1 to 0 at Seaside Park in a Connecticut State Cup second round match. Pregaro scored late after Scandia had the first half edge while Charley Ferreira and trio of Gonsalves and Ribeiro delivered strong defense and performances.

Vasco da Gama Scandia A.C Hartford Seaside Park Scandia Vasco Pregaro Charley Ferreira Gonsalves Ribeiro Dom Gonsalves

Rams Conquer 49ers Before 102,368 Fans

The Bridgeport Auburns and the Wethersfield State Prison football team fought to a 646 tie in rugged conditions at Wethersfield yesterday. Last week the Prison eleven won 7 0. Auburns scored their only TD in the second period on a 2 yard pass from Mike Viglione to Paul Lister. Lister, Brewer, Thomas, Chagnon, Tillman, Bened and ODay starred on defense.

Bridgeport Auburns Wethersfield Prison Eleven Auburns Mike Viglione Paul Lister Lister Dick Brewer Packy” Thomas Bruce Chagnon

Bears Conquer Packers 21 14 in Chicago Showdown

Bears edge Packers 21 to 14 as Casares and Bratkowski spark late drive for Chicago. Starr and Howton answer for Green Bay with a scoring duel, but San Francisco held off the 49ers in a high scoring game context.

National Football League Ganda Kamen Cleveland New York Portsbui Chicago Washington Fis San Francisco Baltimore G Hetroit Chicano Bears Los Angeles Vaz Green Bay Pittsburgh Chicago Cards Baltimore Detroit Philadelphia Chicago Bears Green Bay Milwaukee Chiladelphia Newport BEARS Packers

Danbury and Holland tied for pin lead in county bowling

Danbury Recreation edge over ABC and Holland victory over Kingsway left both Danbury and Holland tied for first with 16-8 records in the County 570 Men’s Bowling league. Newfields swept Subalpino and Fairfield Academy defeated Black Rock in other top meets.

Danbury Recreation ABC Holland Kingsway Danbury Newfields Subalpino Fairfield Academy Black' Rock Rubalpingo Curran Vidhola Mancini Kovin Seare Kauvitch Sherwd Bonvingini Vining Tol Peck Viavary Marsala Wilson Rogan Dlvco Slearieon Mrinko Backlel Knarp Lodisway F Rowe Swarneyt Danaury Rajmin Voladand Ig Hy Ritchnik Labonic Neat Rtasnik Baker Henry's Berkshire ‘Construction Beaudoin McHlurt's Packare Rodui Esie’ Plectele Black Hock Patrfield Avant Coupe Steve's Market Korea Igorcormier He Berl Cies Construction Belenchia

College football results from late Saturday

Fragmentary report shows scattered scores including a 77 to 41 result for one team against another and mentions teams such as Sacramento State and Arizona State. The text is garbled with multiple misread names and places, hindering precise details.

Hawks Triumph 3 1 Over Toronto In Stadium Crowd

Chicago Black Hawks beat Toronto 3-1 before 15 482 at Chicago Stadium the largest crowd of the season. The win pulled the Hawks within two games of second place in the NHL and kept them in third, two games behind idle New York Rangers.

Chicago Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League Toronto Anight Chicago Stadium NHL Hawks New York Rangers

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