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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1954

Page

3

Traditional Rivals Clash in Garden Bout Saturday

Yonkers middleweight Ralph Jones tests Hector Constance in a 10 round welterweight clash at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Jones, 32-10-3 with eight knockouts, is the 8-5 favorite, carrying a nine pound edge as Constance seeks a lift for the fading welterweight division.

New York Ralph Tiger) Jones Yonkers N. Y Trinidad Hector Constance Madison Square Garden Jones Tiger Zoo Johnny Brown Chico Varona England U. S NBC Jacques Royer Fedro Gonzales Joey Giardello Giardello Philadelphia Varona Constares

White Eagles fete championship squads

The White Eagles celebrate their championship squads at a Saturday dinner in the White Eagles hall. Manager Charley Plaske’s base ball team clinched the Senior City league title for the third straight year while the softball squad won the local Polish league and State PNA titles.

White Eagles East Washington Avenue Charley Plaske PNA

Yale Hero of 03 Gave Up Gridiron

Yale remembers Larry Reno the 1953 Princeton game hero who helped the 26 24 victory but he will not report for football this season Coach Olivar says Reno has not played since that game and is not expected to suit up Saturday Reno plans to be at the Bowl with his date and will not be used in an emergency if needed by Yale

New Haven Larry Reno Yale Princeton Reno Elis Jordan Olivar Olivar Larry Bob Giegengack Siwash

Wethersfield Kicks to CIAC Title in Soccer

Wethersfield High School won the CIAC Class A B soccer title with a 4-1 victory over Manchester at Sterling Field. Center Stan Durbas scored the first two goals in a decisive third period after a 1-2 halftime, with Jerry LeTendre adding the fourth before the period ended, as about 1,000 fans watched.

West Hartford Wethersfield High School Manchester Sterling Field Stan Durbas Durbas Wethersfield Jerry LeTendre

YMCA Reorganization Meeting Scheduled Tonight

A YMCA reorganization meeting will be held tonight at 7 30 at the George Williams or the YMCA. All former players and new candidates are urged to attend.

YMCA George Williams

Yale Princeton Faces Heat in 77th Grid Iron Battle

Yale, Princeton renew their long rivalry in a pivotal 1954 race context. Yale aims to clinch the Ivy title with a win, while Princeton seeks to derail the top contender and affect conference outcomes across the nation. The slate features Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio State, UCLA, USC, Arkansas, Alabama, and many other programs shaping bowls and championships.

Yale Princeton Dartmouth Cornell Iowa Minnesota Alabama Georgia Tech Pitt Nebraska Army Michigan Ohio State Arkansas Purdue Michigan State Wisconsin UCLA Southern California USC Washington Southern Methodist Harvard Georgia Associated Press Oklahoma Missouri Irish North Carolina Notre Dame Pennsylvania Mississippi California Navy East Columbia-Navy Colgate Syracuse Boston University Boston College Rutgers Penn State Holy Cross Fordham Midwest Ilinois Indiana Northwestern Iowa State Kansas State Kansas Oklahoma A & M Wichita Cincinnati South Duke Wake Forest Clemson Maryland Virginia South Carolina Richmond West Virginia William and Mary Waynesburg Virginia Tech the Citadel VMI Florida Tennessee Mississippi State Louisiana State Tulane Vanderbilt Memphis State Kentucky Villanova Mississippi Southern Furman South West Rice Texas A & M Texas Texas Christian Tulsa Texas Tech Arizona

Ludlowe and Harding Set for Bridgeport Grid Showdown

Fairfield Ludlowe faces Harding in a key district clash at 2 pm in Hedges Memorial Stadium. Ludlowe owns a 6-1 record with five straight wins, while Harding seeks revenge after losses to New Haven teams. The result could decide the district championship with several games remaining.

Greater Bridgeport Fairfield Roger Ludlowe Harding Hedges Memorial Stadium Fairfield Lads

Knicks win 79-78 on Braun set shot at MSG

New York Knicks defeat Rochester Royals 79-78 as Carl Braun nails a set shot with eight seconds left. Nat Clifton steals on final Royals possession after a see-saw fourth quarter. earlier Dick McGuire and Braun powered the Knicks to a late lead. Milwaukee Hawks beat Boston Celtics 95-85 in opener.

New York Carl Braun New York Knickerbockers Rochester Royals National Basketball Association Madison Square Garden Milwaukee Hawks Boston Celtics Knickerbockers Rochester Braun Knicks Nat Clifton Royals Dick McGuire Odie Slears

Mill Neck Triumphs In Nar rragansett Park Veter ans Day Purse

Mill Neck edged Remand by a head to win the 1 16 mile Veter ans Day Purse at Narragansett Park before 25 792 fans. Hat Box led early before a late drive by Mill Neck and Remand finishing behind. Keith Stuart rode Mill Neck which paid 8 60 4 80 and 4 0 while Remand paid 3 60 3 20 and Hat Box 7 60.

Pawtucket Sam Tufano Narragansett Park Milt Neck Remand Hat Box Keith Stuart Mill Neck

Reynolds Recovering from Hand Injury

New York Yankees report pitcher Allie Reynolds is recovering from a gash on his pitching hand in Oklahoma City. Bill DeWitt visited Reynolds and says doctors indicate no permanent damage. Reynolds has not decided about playing next season and may retire to tend to Oklahoma business interests.

New York Allie Reynolds New York Yankees Yankee Bill de Witt Yanks Reynolds Oklahoma City de Witt Oklahoma

College sports pairings tease across West Coast matchups

Oregon State faces California while Washington State meets Oregon. San Jose plays Stanford and Marquette clashes with Pacific in a scattered slate reflecting regional pairings.

Outriggers Introduced in 1845 Oxford Cambridge Race

The Oxford and Cambridge boat race saw the first use of outriggers in 1845. This innovation altered boat design and influenced subsequent rowing competitions between the two universities.

Leafs blank Red Wings as Lumley turns 28

Detroit and Toronto played a tight game at Olympia with Goalie Harry Lumley recording his first shutout of the season in a 1-0 Toronto win. Sid Smith scored late in the second, while fights erupted involving Ted Lindsay and Jim Thomson and another postgame scuffle drew in spectators and Detroit players.

Detroit Harry Lumley Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Red Wings Olympia Ted Lindsay Jim Thomson Toronto Lindsay Terry Sawchuck Sid Smith Thomson Smith Glen Skov

State Cage Referees Conduct Exam Dec 6

New Haven Nov. 11. The Connecticut State Board of Approved Basketball Officials announces a written exam for admission to the association. Four district secretaries list locations and deadlines. applications close Dec. 1. Candidates who pass the written test will take a floor exam later and may become provisional members.

New Wwaven Connecticut State Board of Binintea Nathan Winnick Winnick International Association of Approved Basketball Central James Murray Walnut Street Manchester Lester Pingree 13Th Street Norwich Fairfield Donald Lomme Roseville Road Westport New Haven James E. Coogan Orange Street

Marines Win 20 to 0 Over Fresno State

San Diego Marines defeated Fresno State College 20 to 0 as Harold Jackson rushed for two touchdowns and assisted on another. The 168 pound halfback, a former Southern University star, opened with a 25 yard score and later added a 28 yard TD to seal the game.

Fresno Calif Harold Jackson San Diego Marines Fresno State College Southern University Marines

UB Final Scrimmage Prepares for Wilkes Clash at Candlelite

The University of Bridgeport football team completed its final scrimmage ahead of tomorrow's game against Wilkes College in Candlelite Stadium. Coach Kondratovich plans light running and study of UB Wilkes history as injuries shuffle lineups including Joe Marrucco at halfback and Dick Fresolone sidelined by a persistent wound. Al Nicholas returns for Wilkes, a former Little All-America star who led 1950 ground gains and passer. UB seeks its first win after seven straight losses while Wilkes stands 3-2 overall in the series since 1949.

University of Bridgeport Wilkes College Colonels Wilkes- Barre Candlelite Stadium Walt Konaratovich Ub-Wilkes Kondratovich Wilkes Fromter al Nicholas Wane Es Seat. Ie Nicholas Purple Knights Wilkes Colonels

Plans for Red Mill dinner honoring softball team

Plans have been completed for the third annual dinner to honor the Red Mill restaurant softball team on November 30 at Eichner's restaurant. Pete Sulzycki serves as chairman with a committee including William D'Amicoi John Hardarik Tom Manente Andy Dolyak Buddy Wallick Mike Kmiotek Bill Monahan Joe Setteneri Joe Yankzik and John Guido Sam D'Onofrio.

Red Mill Restaurant Eichner Pete Sulzycki William D'Amicoi John Hardarik Tom Manente Andy Dolyak Buddy Wallick Mike Kmiotek Bill Monahan Joe Setteneri Joe Yankzik John Guido Sam D’onofrio

Hockey Scores From National and American Leagues

Montreal defeated Chicago 7 to 4 in National League action while Toronto beat Detroit 1 0. In American League play Buffalo won 6 against Cleveland with Springfield and Providence also noted.

Montreal Chicago Toronto Detroit Buffalo Cleveland Springfield Providence

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