Thanksgiving grid clash lights up Bridgeport area
Hardings Harding Bridders and Roger Ludlowe face Bassick in a big Thanksgiving program as 25,000 spectators are seen at four Bridgeport area games and up to 90,000 statewide. Milford meets Stratford, Norwalk hosts Danbury, and Ansonia battles Naugatuck in notable showdowns. Notre Dame of West Haven seeks a ninth straight win against Hamden, while Shelton faces Derby and other Turkey Day matchups dot the state.
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Turkey
Connecticut
Greater Bridgeport
Harding
Fern Terreau
Roger Ludlowe
Fairfield
Bassick
Alon
Milford
Stamford
Stratford
Washington Field
Black Knights
Fairfield Prep
Lock City
Boyle Stadium
Danbury
Norwalk
Ed (Copper) Crotty
Hatters
Ike Kern
Green Wave
Ansonia
Naugatuck
Recreation Field
Boots Jarvis
Ansonia Array
Shelton
Hillhouse
New Haven
Fairfield County
Derby
Red Raiders
Gaels
Lafayette Field
Dom Margiano
Notre Dame
West Haven
Southington
Green Knights
Associated Press
Hamden
New Britain
Branford
East Haven
Yellowjackets
Holiday Grid Program Central and Marcing Highlights
A crowded schedule lists football games at Hodges Memorial Stadium and various Fairfield County venues. Senior Harding, led by Harold Kent and Joe Pizone, faces Central. Ludlowe travels to Bassick. Stratford meets Milford without Karl Marazita. Fairfield Prep aims to topple Stamford, with Rebotti back at fullback and Sikorski, Kuraska assigned defensive roles. lineups and key players named for multiple high school clashes.
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Central Ve. Marcing
Hodges Memorial Stadium
Bassick Ve. Reser Ladlewe
Ae Fairfield
Stratford
Milford
Washington Fislay
Airfield Prep
Stamford
Ate Cary
Wheile
Bereat
Steiten
Lafayette
Bartford Weaver
Narztford Public
Bartford Bulkter
New Britain
Memorial Field
Putnam
Killingly
Danseleon
Stonington
Westerly
R. I
Harding
Harold Kent
Joe Pizone
Jim Tisdale
Johnny Vasil
Wally Tearne
Walt Musfeldt
Leo Picard
Mike Sassogna
Vin Spinel
Lee Dolinksi
Jerry DeStefano
Johnny Lewis
Charley Tisdale
Gene Teto
Holdsworth
Ed Thomas
Charley Davia
Pierre
Ditchku
Karas
Pavia
Bull Pavia
Mike Vigilane
Harold LaChioma
Johnny Cook
Hilltoppers
Central
Bullard-Haxen- Tech
Norwalk
Ludlowe
Roger Ludlowe
Bassick
Fairfield
Walter Hellman
Herb Harrington
Lions
Mitch Kobus
Paul MacVittie
Dick Wright
Bob Reath
Len Zargo
Marazita Milford
North Paraders
Karl Marazita
Paraderse
Jerry Sorensen
Don Elmendorf
Marasita
Jim Wynne
Indians
Walt Rowland
Lyn Schulte
Rudy Tarnawa
Jerry Havida
George Byrne
Ron Nolting
Paul Mack
CoCaptain Bil Phalen
Alan Miller
Richie Briggs
Tony Collucel
Roberti
Dennis Poilion
Don Collimore
Jimmy Lesko
Jim Alexander
Tom Seyroour
Joe Sikorski
Bob Kuraska
Bill Robinson
Jesuit
Dave Ryan
Larry Merry
Pete Bonlati
Daletski Named Captain Of St Benedict Ravens 1955
Atchison Kan November 24 Bill Daletski a 6 foot 208 pound end from Chicago was elected captain of the St Benedict Ravens 1955 football team Daletski caught 22 passes this year ranking 10th in the country among small college receivers.
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Atchison, Kan
Bill Daletski
Chicago
St. Benedict Ravens
Daletski
St Vincent Triumphs in Royal Tourist at Golden Gate Fields
St Vincent a three year old chestnut colt by Ocean Swell won the featured 3500 purse at Golden Gate Fields, vaunting a two and a half length victory over King Mutiny. Ridden by George Taniguchi, St Vincent outpaced rivals after a back stretch jam, with King Brothers Show Me Kirst finishing third in a seven horse field.
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Albany
Calif
St. Vincent
Ocean Swell
King’s Mutiny
Golden Gate Fields
George Taniguchi
King Brothers
Double Reigh
Starting Lineups for Grid Games Across Several Schools
The list shows starting lineups and reserves for Harding Stratford Milford Ludlowe Bassick Fild. Prep and Fairfeld, with players across positions LE LT RG etc. Notable mentions include pitchers and football style players, with reserves listed for each school.
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Pos. Ludlowe
Bassick
LE Graham
Doss
LT Hauser
Ginand
LG Turner
Herrera
Cc Sitar
FB Schempp
RG Schumann
Forcier
Pos. Fild
StaMford
LE Hoffman
Sickul
Saur
Irzo
Vickers
Bonitastrom
Sodocinski
Rettstadt
Puglere
Catalano
Rows
Fee
Robinson
Vitka
Burne
Sanders to stay as UCLA coach through 1950 in five-year deal
UCLA athletic director Wilbur Jones said coach Henry Red Sanders will remain at the university for the remaining five years of his 10 year contract. Johns stated Sanders already informed him of his plan to stay at UCLA.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Henry
Red
Playoff Game Set For Sterling House Midget League Title
The Davidson Knights face the Garden Midgets in a Saturday 9 30 a m playoff at Sterling Park to decide the Sterling House Midget Touch Football league title.
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Davidson Knights
Garden Midgets
Sterling House
Sterling Park
Sacone Stars Win In Practice Basketball Game
Sacone's All-Stars defeated the Spoilers 53 to 37 in a recent practice game. Lou Saccone scored 37 points for the victors while Jack Duback played well for the losers.
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Sacone
Lou Saccone
Jack Duback
California passer Larson sets new pass percentage record
In Los Angeles on November 24, Paul Larson of California completed 125 passes for 1537 yards this season, reaching a pass percentage of .641. He surpasses Washington's Don Heinrich, who held the old national mark of .609 since 1950.
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Los Angeles
Calif
California
Paul Larson
Don Heinrich
Washington
Rangers defeat Boston Bruins in Madison Square Garden
Dan ny Lewicki scored twice to lead the New York Rangers to a 3-1 win over the Bruins before 10 355 fans. Goalie Johnny Bower and Wally Hergesheimer, in his season debut, contributed as New York halted Boston’s three-game winning streak.
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New York
Danny Lewicki
National Hockey League
New York Rangers
Boston Bruins
Madison Square Garden
Johnny Bower
Wally Hergesheimer
Rangers
Boston
Bower
Vancouver
Lorne Wolseley
Bruins
Lorne Ferguson
Hergesheimer
Crosby appeals to colleges to fund 1956 Olympic team
Hollywood on November 24 1955 Bing Crosby urged college football teams to raise funds for the United States Olympic team to keep Russia from making the country look bad. The appeal stressed national pride and the need for financial support to compete on the 1956 stage.
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Hollywood
Calif
Bing Crosby
United States
MAXIM OUTPOINTS ANDREWS EASILY IN CHICAGO
Max im outboxed 24 year old Paul Andrews at Chicago Stadium in a ten round decision. Despite a swollen right eye, the veteran weighed 189 1/2 pounds to the Buffalo, New York contender's 180. Judges varied, with Bray 99-93, Sikora 98-96, McManus 96-95. AP had 98-97.
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Chicago
Joey Maxim
Paul Andrews
Maxim
Andrews
Buffalo
N.Y
John Bray
Frank Sikora
Joey
James McManus
Archie Moore
Floyd Patterson
ACC to pick Orange Bowl opponent for Nebraska
The Atlantic Coast Conference will announce its representative for the Orange Bowl on Sunday, choosing the most representative team after votes from member institutions. Duke and Maryland lead candidates. outcome of Duke vs North Carolina Saturday and telegraphic balloting will shape the final selection.
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James T. Penney
University of South Carolina
Weaver
Pro Basketball Scores Entrants at Fort Wade
In a regional game at Fort Wade, Milwaukee edged a rival with a final score of 91 to 87. Recketter led Milwaukee with a strong performance, while Roast Bos contributed key points for the home team.
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PBS
Fort Wade
Recketter
Milwaukee
Hockey Scores National and Other Leagues
New York edged Boston 2 to 1 in a National League game. Cleveland routed Hare Springfield 7 to 3 in a Americar A division clash. Baltimore crushed New Haven 11 to 1 in the Eastern League game.
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National League
New York
Americar
Cleveland
Hare Springfield
Buffalo
Paltimore
New Haven
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