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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1954

Page

11

Lions Oppose Packers In Pro Battle Today

Detroit Lions quarterback Bobby Layne aims to join the NFL Century Club with 100 touchdown passes as the Lions face the Green Bay Packers in Briggs Stadium on Thanksgiving Day. A win would move Detroit to an 8 2 record and solidify a West title bid.

Lions Packers Detroit Bobby Layné Detroit Lions Sammy Baugh Sid Lackman Green Bay Packers Briggs Stadium Baugh Washington Redskins Luckman Chicago Bear Layne Rod Waterfield Los Angeles Rams Century Chicago Bears New York Bulldogs Layné Tom Dublinek Peasing Green Bay Dick Stanfel Jim Doran Stanfel Doran Tobin Rote

Manchester five mile road race set for Thanksgiving Day

The 18th annual Manchester five mile road race will be held Thanksgiving morning with 74 entrants. start and finish at Mary Cheney Library, 10:30 a.m. Notables include former winners Dr Charles Robbins and Fred Schoeffler. Joe McCluskey, with four wins, is the local record holder. Dick Hart leads a strong challengers field including New England college runners.

Manchester Mary Cheney Charles Robbins New York Boston Fred Schoeffler New York Athletic Club Robbins Pioneer A.C New York City Schoeffler John Kelley A. A Kelley Joe McCluskey

Blessed Sacrament CYO Basketball Drill Set

The Blessed Sacrament CYO team will hold its initial workout Friday at 7 p.m. in Knights of Columbus hall. Directors Jack Siets Bill Skubees and Pic Selterreich oversee the club and all players should attend the drive.

Blessed Sacrament Cyo Knights of Columbus Jack Siets Bill Skubees Pic Selterreich

Heads for 100 University Errs Mississippi Day

Mississippi quarterback Eagie Day stands close to 1 000 rushing yards with three games left in the season after racking up 768 yards. His persistent ground gains keep alive his season yardage goal as the team eyes upcoming games.

Norwich names Joe Mullaney as cage coach

Nor wich University announced the appointment of Joe Mullaney of Garden City New Jersey to coach the Norwich basketball team. The former Holy Cross and Boston Celtics star succeeds George Benz who resigned after a policy dispute. Mullaney, a World War II Air Force pilot, had been slated to coach Dartmouth freshmen before taking the Norwich post. He previously coached at St Marys Academy Glens Falls and worked for the FBI in San Francisco before returning to coaching.

Northfield Holy Cross Boston Celtics Joe Mullaney Garden City N.J Norwich University Ernest N. Harmon Norwich Mullaney George Duke) Benz Dartmouth College Dartmouth Alvin (Doggie) Julian St. Mary’s Academy Glens Falls N.Y Federal Bureau of Investigation San Francisco

Wally Moses Named Phillies Batting Coach

Wally Moses 44, longtime AL outfielder and Athletics coach, was signed as the Phillies batting coach. He may serve as third base coach during the season as Roy Hamey completes the coaching staff. Benny Bengough Whitlow Wyatt Mayo Smith approved the actions and Maje McDonnell remains batting practice pitcher.

Philadelphia Wally Moses Philadelphia Athletics Philadelphia Phillies Moses Phillies Roy Hamey Benny Bengough Whitlow Wyatt Hamey Mayo Smith

Ladies Bowling Event in Westport Saturday

The annual ladies six game handicap tournament will be held at Westport bowling alleys on Saturday. Entry is 5.30 dollars with first prize 60 dollars, second 30, and third 18. additional prizes awarded by the entry list. Sanctioned by the National Duckpion Bowling Congress and approved by the Connecticut Alley Operators Association.

Westport National Duckpion Bowling Congress Connecticut Alley Operators Association

Little Fellows Loop Busy in North End Schedule

The Little Fellows league will host four games Saturday at the North End Boys' Club. In the Ivy league, Penn meets. The New York Athletic Club held its first track and field meet on November 11, 1868.

Little Fellows Loop North End North End Boys’ Club Penn New York Athletic Club

Columbia and Yale Oppose Harvard in Collegiate Loop

Colgate and Yale oppose Harvard as Collegiate loop games list Army against Princeton and Michigan against Notre Dame in a schedule outline.

Columbia Yale Harvard Army Princeton Michigan Notre Dame

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