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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1954

Page

6

Graham Groza Star For Cleveland Browns

Cleveland's G-Men Graham Groza and Gillom led the Browns to a 16 7 win over the Giants in New York for their sixth straight NFL victory. Graham passed for the lone touchdown and scored it on a quarterback sneak. Groza kicked three field goals. Gillom launched an 80 yard punt to save a danger moment. Browns move to 7-2, three games remaining. Giants and Eagles next.

New York Cleveland Graham Groza Gillom Browns Otto Graham Brown Lou Groza Horace Gillom Giants Herb Johnson Clevelanders Philadelphia Eagles Chuck Conerly Darrell Brewster Ben Agajanian Len Ford Bill Reynolds Herb Rich Gillam Johnson New Agajanian Marty'n Diner Krozer Watron‘s Dent Trerkehire Construction Obey Hinmy's AU

Steelers Defeat Cardinals 20 17 in Tight NFL Tilt

Pittsburgh regained momentum as Nick Bolkovac booted a 20 yard field goal and added two extra points to seal a 20 17 win over Chicago. Rey Mathews and Jim Finks connected for a Steelers touchdown while Don Stonesifer and Ollie Matson scored for Chicago on a windy November day.

Blades Dominate Worcester Warriors in Hockey Game

New Haven Blades defeated Worcester Warriors 8 1 in an Eastern Hockey League game before 2 000 fans. Worcester tied 1 1 at 8 24 of the first period, then New Haven scored three more in the period and added two in the second and three in the final period. Chet Stefanowicz Ed Borries and Joe Buckholtz each scored twice for New Haven.

New Haven New Haven Blades Worcester Warriors Worcester Blades Chet Stefanowicz Ed Borries Joe Buckholtz

Syracuse Nationals Beat Knickerbockers 79 77 in NYC game

Syracuse Nationals win their seventh straight NBA game and second in two nights defeated the New York Knickerbockers 79 to 77 at the War Memorial Auditorium before 3,790 fans.

Syracuse Syracuse Nationals New York Knickerbockers Memorial Auditorium

Colts Rally to Upset Forty-Niners 17 to 13

Baltimore defeats San Francisco 49ers 17-13 to end a six year jinx. Gary Kerkorian and Royce Womble connected on a 78 yard late TD pass to seal the win after San Francisco tied the game with two Soltau field goals in the final period. The game drew 23,875 in attendance and knocked the 49ers from Western Conference title contention.

Baltimore Gary Kerkorian Royce Womble Baltimore Colts San Francisco 49Ers Colts 49Ers San Francisco Kerkorian Stanford Womble North Texas State Gordon Soltau Soltau Colt Ine Tittle Wemble Rechichar

Sophie Stebar Wins Connecticut Pin Tourney Again

Sophie Stebar of Seymour captured her second women’s duckpin title in a row by winning the Westport event after a 78 game, amid 62 entrants and a 44 pin handicap. George Pelletier led at the Silver City Open in Meriden with 857 raw, 67 for six strings, as other top finishers included Don Norton and Steve Witkowski. Next week features Men’s Open at Devon Alleys and Men’s B at New Haven Roger Sherman.

Associated Press Sophie Stebar Seymour George Pelletier Danielson Joy Celentano Connecticut Stebar West Haven Wek Westport Peggy Mills Milford Jean Karmosin Naomi Wargo South Norwalk Dorothy Czayka Middletown Nancy Santone Woodbridge Lois , McCarthy Kay Ku ‘Dar Fairfield Helen Natewalk Devon Shirley Zabicki Vi Pratt Bridgeport Sis Marciczyk Pelletier Meriden Don Norton Cheshire Steve Witkowski Cromwell Frank Chiodi Walter Krejewski New Haven Joe Kemis Torrington Henry Smedick Plainville Frank Renaldi al D'Addio Frank Pawlak Ansonia Frank Palmieri Jim Digilo Donald Larson Hamden Mike Rubis Roger Sherman

Riccio Pinners Lead Newfield Girls Circuit

Riccio's Luncheonette continued its winning run in the Newfield Girls All-Sponsored bowling league, taking the odd game from Dizenzg Construction. A Brandon and S Olsen led Riccio's with solid totals as Tom Thumb Conservatory beat Ochman's Appliance, Pat's Restaurant swept three from Doyle and Martin, Beardsley Pharmacy won three in a row from Arctic Sports Shop, and Yankee Drover Inn defeated Puritan Market.

Riccio Newfield Girls Dizenzg Construction A. Brandon Olsen Tom Thumb Conservatory Ochman's Pat's Restaurant Doyle and Martin Beardsley Pharmacy In & Row Arctic Sports Shop Yankee Drover Inn Puritan Market

Rangers down Canadiens 4 1 at Madison Square Garden

New York Rangers top Montreal Canadiens 4 to 1 in a National Hockey League game at Madison Square Garden. Sub goalie Johnny Bower starred in goal with strong support from Dean Prentice and Larry Popein who scored in the second period to widen the lead and clinch the victory.

New York Johnny Bower Dean Prentice Larry Popein New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens Madison Square Garden

Bruins Triumph 6 2 over Detroit in season opener

Boston Bruins burst to a 6-2 victory against Detroit in front of 9,055 bowling spectators as right winger Leo La Bine scored three goals in under five minutes of the second period securing the club’s first NHL win of the season.

Boston Leo la Bine Bostons Bruins Detroit

Bardella Wins Race in Las Vegas Meet

Bardella owned by John Mawson of Encino California won a wire to wire 19000 match race for two champion quarter horses in Las Vegas on November 2. Monita finished second, with Mawson’s entry dominating the field in the $19,000 event.

Las Vegas Bardella John Mawson Encino Calif Monita

Jewish Center Triumphs 82-73 Over Portchester in JCC Clash

Bridgeport Jewish Community Center edged Portchester 82 to 73 in New England JCC basketball last night. Key scorers for Bridgeport were Cohen 22, Baer 13, Bognar 12, Morases 12, while Wittkowski led Portchester with 25 and Anastasio added 22. Free throws decided the outcome as Bridgeport made 28 attempts to Portchester's 21.

Bridgeport Jewish Community Center Portchester New England JCC Joe Cohen Ronald Morases Steve Bognar Baer Hompsters Cohen Bognar Morases Harold Wittkowski Anastasio Wittkowski Bridgeport Cy Hartung Brilglfus JCC Portuhlbiak Lorbally Urenater Bertroce Cohen Eker Logan tare Lefer Mapnson Kaamerle + Steinters la Cavale Saccone

Newfield Team Victory in Men's Inter-Alley Pin League

The Newfields won two games from Milford while Kingsway swept three in a row from Subalpine in Men s Inter-Alley league play. Cormier and Altieri led Newfields with strong scores. Swarney and Sway starred for Kingsway.

Newfields Milford Kingsway Subalpine Cormier Altieri Swarney Sway Milford Newfields Bayus Cook Audoln Neavochen Sonejho Dancin Heenan Joy Let Cormier Seinte Alton Kingsway Subalpino Wilton Tomaller

Agents Bowling Loop Resumes Play Tonight

Agents Bowling Loop resumes play tonight as teams vie for top positions and standings. The league schedule shows action across multiple lanes with key matchups shaping the weekend results for local bowling clubs.

Bill Smiths Farrington Spry Riso X. Lane Bonney Lucke Kelly Bonnell Lurhe San eReny Kelly Mw Spryore Vonney Lancase Tronnetl Kino Gonney

Luppino of Arizona Breaks Scoring Mark

Arizona sophomore Art Luppino set a 34 year season scoring record by totaling 166 points with 24 touchdowns and 22 conversions in a 42-40 win over Wyoming to close the Wildcats season. He led the nation in rushing and kickoff returns.

New York Arizonia Art Luppino Luppino Wyoming Arizona Wildcats Bobby Reynolds Nebraska Jim Leech VMI

Bratkowski Leads Bears Past Rams For 24 13 Victory

Chicago rookie quarterback Zeke Bratkowski threw two touchdown passes and sparked a 24 13 win over the Los Angeles Rams at Wrigley Field. Bratkowski completed 14 of 28 passes for 237 yards as Chicago climbed to 6 4 in the Western Division, while the Rams fell to 5 4 1 and dropped their three game win streak. Bratkowski connected with Gene Schroeder for a 40 yard score and later found Jim Dooley and Harlon Hill for scoring strikes. Larry Brink added a 79 yard run for the Bears as Bill Wade fumbled but the defense preserved the lead. Norm Van Brocklin threw for 308 yards for the Rams, but Chicago forced turnovers late to seal the victory.

Chicago Zeke Bratkowski Georgia Chicago Bears Los Angeles Rams Bears Rams Wrigley Field Detroit San Francisco 49Ers Baltimore Bratkowski Gene Schroeder Larry Brinks John Helwig Bill Wade Ram Jim Dooley Harlon Hill Hill Bill George Wade Vanderbilt Don Kindt Norm van Brocklin Tom Fears van Brocklin Bob Boyd Larry Brink Tom McCormick Boyd Richter Schroeder Brink George

Eagles Rout Redskins 41-33 in Burk's seven TDs

Adrian Burk sparked the Philadelphia Eagles to a 41-33 comeback win over the Washington Redskins at Connie Mack Stadium, throwing seven touchdown passes. The game featured 12 fumbles and a mix of field goals and safeties as Burk broke the single game NFL record for TD passes, while Harold Giancanelli Jerry Williams and Pete Pihos caught scores and Bobby Walston added two field goals and conversions.

Philadelphia Adrian Burk Washington Philadelphia Eagles Redskins Connie Mack Stadium Burk Sparks Eagles Burk Birds Harold Skippy) Giancanelli Jerry Williams Pete Pihos Bobby Walston Detroit Doak Walker Babe Goode Bones Taylor Jack Scarbath Charley Justice al Doron Vic Janowicz Ralph Felton Dale Atkeson Harry Dowda Walston Toy Ledbetter Goode Bob Morgan Janowicz Joe Scudero Tom Scott Tal Washington Taylor Justice Doran Felton Modzelewski Giancanelli Pihos Williams

Collins Triumph Denies Vagabonds 12-6 in League Showdown

Collins restaurant beat Jean's Vagabonds 12-6 at Black Rock Field to seize sole first place in the Junior Recreation Football league. Collins moved to 3-1, while Vagabonds and Trocadero Lions tied for runnerup at 2-1, with a rematch set at Seaside Park to determine the half title challenger.

Collins Restaurant Jean Vagabonds Black Rock Junior Recreation Collins Trocadero Lions Seaside Park Trojans Brooklawn Trojans Paradise 21 Brooklawn Paradise Archie Collins

Bill Smiths Lassies top Black Rock in Inter-Alley bowling

Bill Smiths Lassies defeated Black Rock in a feature Girls Inter-Alley match with three straight games. Olson, Kandro and Marciazyk led the winners while Rondeau topped the Rocks. Subalpine took one from Boston, Fairfield Academy beat Kingsway, and Holland won two from ABC in other matches.

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