Irish Gophers Loom As Top Grid Squad
Notre Dame and Michigan lead a busy early season as powerhouse teams. Army remains undefeated since 1943 while Navy faces Duke in a marquee East clash. Georgia Tech, Texas, California, and UCLA also post strong showings as conference play looms nationwide.
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Browns Register Fifth Straight
Cleveland Browns extend their All-America Football Conference lead by defeating the New York Yankees 26 17 for their fifth win in as many starts. The Cardinals Packers Eagles and Bears etc provide balance in the rival leagues as other games unfold across the day.
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Where Theyre Biting Mackerel Reports Across Harbors
Reports from several Connecticut harbors indicate tinker mackerel being caught in the Housatonic mouth and Milford harbor. Fred Schroff of Milford lands seven flounder, averaging a quarter-pound, while Mrs. Lillian Downs of Stratford notes many flounder catches and a six-pound striped bass. Stratford resident Herman Facto reports limited mackerel success in the Stratford river. Capt Howard Burr of Southport says fishing is quiet there. Coots are seen in large numbers offshore.
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Pro Grid Standings and Results Summary
All America Football Conference standings show Chicago Cardinals at 0 wins, 1 loss. Los Angeles and New York pace divisions with Buffalo and Baltimore trailing. Today's results include Chicago Cardinals 3 to 7 loss to Detroit and other outcomes: Washington 27, Pittsburgh 26. Philadelphia 24, New York 0. Next week features New York at Washington and Chicago Bears at Philadelphia.
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Fairfield Trojans Beat Bridgeport Ramblers 18 0
The Fairfield Trojans defeated the Bridgeport Ramblers 18 0 yesterday at Gould Manor field with Kavalich Petrassy and O'Shea starting for the win.
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100 Lap Event Heads Tonight's Midget Card
The Bridgeport Speedway hosts a 100 lap midget race for extra points and prize money, with Ted Tappett and Georgie Rice as top contenders and a large crowd expected. Local organizers add seating and ticket outlets at Candlelite Stadium and East Main Street.
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Westerns Open Season With 14 0 Victory Over Hatters
Western Jackson opened its football season with a 14 to 0 win over the Danbury Hatters in Danbury. After a scoreless first quarter Whitey Wright connected with Tony Rashan for a second quarter score. Rashan added the final TD from the one yard line in the fourth period as Marty Zadra veck kicked both extra points.
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Victory Pin League enters second week tonight
The Newfield Victory bowling league begins its second week with the deadline for signing new bowlers set for tonight.
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Schwabens beat Italian Americans 6 to 4 in NL clash
Schwaben soccer club led by Johnnie Downs who scored five goals defeated New York Italian Americans 6 to 4 at Glorietta Manor field before a large crowd. After trailing 3 to 1 in the first half, Downs sparked a late surge as Carl Blundahli added a tally for the victors along with strong defense from John O'Neill and Bert Higgins.
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Ansonia Townies Run Past Norwalk Laurels 26–0
The Ansonia Townies defeated the Norwalk Laurels 26 to 0 yesterday at Nolan Field. Balisciano scored from the one yard line in the first period and Zaskewicz added a 20 yard TD run in the second period to seal the win.
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Becker and Holbrook Meet Lenihan and Austein in Aussie Rules Bout
Becker and Holbrook reunite as a team against Lenihan of Boston and Austein of Clifton in an Australian tag affair at Knights of Columbus Hall. The two-out-of-three falls match starts at 8:30 with Roughhouse AJ Billings and Jim Wallis in the semi-final and Michele Leone facing Herbie Freemar in the heavyweight clash.
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Bulldogs Set Pace In Park City Bowling League
The Bulldogs hold a six win no loss lead as action continues tonight at Bar Num Alleys. In football, the Hollow Eagles beat the Warren Eagles juniors 13 to 6 at Went Field with John Maiocca starring for Hollow.
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