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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1947

Page

44

Waterbury Indies Triumph Over Stratford Rockets 7 3

Waterbury Indies defeated the Stratford Rockets 7 to 3 at Longbrook Park as a blocked punt in the third period led to Johnnie Scott scoring and kicking the extra point. Georgie Finlayson added a Rockets field goal, while injuries marred a hard fought game observed by over 2,000 fans.

Stratford Rockets Waterbury Indies Longbrook Park Johnnie Scott Brass City Georgie Finlayson Rockets Anthony Spada Floss Indies Bob McDermott Chet Perry Johnnie Holman Paul Kazmir Finlayson Waterbury Bud Whelan Santucci Hine Scott Rockets Indies Tle Cae Te Veeserene Vigilante JP Lastram Shlinkovich Monadiata Polinan Etre Ander Eteereenes Pimlasson Pollich McDermott Tedaned Atecehy Scott Eld For Rochess Forloyaun Mesers Sroth Santa Sedwich Jon Wikheski Kare Soir Santuce Tess Spada Hannah Contes A Caan Masforth Tadies Cares Pangea McDeripott Parineii Crowe Huleit Carson Liopre James Penders Jinesman Wareter Samsor

MIT Crew Wins Coast Guard Invite Over Thames River

MIT crews scored 108 points to win the sixth Coast Guard invitation regatta on the Thames River. Coast Guard placed third with 80 points, Harvard finished with 59, and Yale was runner up with 7 points in a windward leeward course under good conditions.

New London Massachusetts Institute of Technology Coast Guard Yadio Racing Association Yate Harvard Thames River

Becker and Holbrook Ready for Tag Match

Wrestling crowds surge as first class props rise into the hundreds. Promoters Joe Smith and Jess McMahon plan all-star shows at Kof hall with Georgie Becker and Vic Holbrook of California meeting George Lenihan of Boston and Jimmy Austein of New Jersey in a two out of three falls tag bout under Australian rules. Al Billings versus Jim Wallis is a 45 minute semi final. Michele Leone and Herbie Freeman open the card in a one fall bout.

Joe Smith Jess McMahon Smith McMahon Kof Hall Georgie Becker Vic Holbrook California George Lenihan Boston Jimmy Austein New Jersey al Billings Jim Wallis Michele Leone Herbie Freeman

Seventh inning drama in the Dodgers Yankees clash

Berra hits a single past Tit varaxsetto into left as Stirnweins stops at second. Glonfriddo enters mid inning and swats DiMaggio’s drive near the hutlpen, deep in the field. No runs, one hit, no errors. Yankees win? Inning by inning recap follows with hits, errors, and outs.

Berra Titvaxsetto Stirnweins Glonfriddo di Maggio Owe Dodgers Wee Rasehi Yankees Clonfridda Teri Chicago Cube Johnson Lafayetto Hatten Winktoff Ald Hother Formn Stanky Henrich Walker Dlebinsan Hodgers Portilo Coateh Rigzute Leng Yner A. Robinson Short Fite Feldohoven McQuinn Leonte Frey Wagnsloff Frey Robinwon Keels Robinson

Bulldogs Set Pace In Park City Bowling League

The Bulldogs lead the Park City Bowling league with six wins and no losses as action unfolds tonight at Bar num alleys. High Ind Single Gondal 191. Mish Ind Three Cizzima 353. High Ind Average Chinuky 114. High Team Single All Stars 58. High Team Three B Stratffield Loge.

Bulldogs Park City Barnum Gondal Cizzima Chinuky

Schwabens Triumph Over Italian Americans 6 4

The Schwaben soccer club defeated the New York Italian Americans 6 to 4 at Glorietta Manor field. Johnnie Downs scored five goals to spark a comeback after trailing 3 to 1 at halftime. Carl Blundahli added the other Schwaben tally with strong displays from John O Neill and Bert Higgins.

Schwaben Johnnie Downs New York Glorietta Manor Field Schwabens Downs Carl Blundahli John O'Neill Bert Higgins

Greco Versus Ciarlo Set For Arena Ten Round Bout

New Haven Oct 5 Johnny Greco meets Tommy Ciarlo tomorrow night in a feature ten round bout on the Arena weekly card starting at 8 30 Greco favored to win based on recent performances He is listed among the NBA welterweights top 11 While Ciarlo’s best local win was over June Koon last winter the card also includes four other bouts at the Arena

New Haven Johnny Greco Tommy Ciarlo Greco Waterbury Ciarlo June Koon Braas Montreal Iisted

Emphasizing Hands in Golf Stroke for Better Distance

The guide stresses using the hands through the downswing to prevent slices and fluffy shots. It advises slowing the swing to let hand action finish the stroke, relying on rhythm to sustain clubhead speed and improve power. Grip the club to feel weight at the shaft end.

Newfields to Drill for Evening Practice

The Newfields basketball team will hold a practice tonight at 8 30 oclock in Sokol hall Hallett street.

Newfields Sokol Hall Hallett Street

Browns Beat Yankees 26 to 17 for Fifth Straight Win

Cleveland, Oct 5 AP The undefeated Browns topped the New York Yankees 26 to 17 in a hard fought AAFC battle. A crowd of 80,067 witnessed the second largest pro gridiron turnout in the city as Cleveland trailed 3 to 0 after Harvey Johnson kicked a 42 yard field goal.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns New York Yankees Browns Harvey Johnson

Packers win 17 14 Rams at State Fair Park

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 17 to 14 before 31,613 fans in Milwaukee. Ted Fritch's 23 yard field goal in the final period provided the decisive margin as Green Bay's sharp line propelled the victory and kept them tied with the Chicago Cardinals for the Western division lead.

Milwaukee Green Bay Packers Los Angeles Rams State Fairpark Ted Fritch Green Bay Packers Chicago Cardinals

Levi Jackson Discharged From New Haven Hospital

Yale football star Levi Jackson was discharged from New Haven hospital after treatment for a slight head concussion from the Cornell game. He was kept overnight for observation as a precaution and expects to report for practice on Monday.

New Haven Jackson Yale Cornell

Ansonia Townies Triumph Over Norwalk Laurels

The Ansonia Townies beat the Norwalk Laurels 26 to 0 at Nolan Field yesterday afternoon. Alisciano scored on a one yard run in the first period and Zaskewicz added a 20 yard dash for the second score in the second period.

Ansonia Townies Norwalk Laurels Nolan Field Townies Alisciano Zaskewicz Ansonia

Denver and A. and M. Win in Surprise Upset

In a surprise upset Denver defeated Oklahoma A and M by 26 to 14 on Saturday. Southern Methodist beat Missouri by 35 to 19.

Denver Oklahoma A Southern Methodist Missouri

Eagles wallop Giants 23 to 0 at Shibe Park

Philadelphia Eagles dominate with a granite like line led by Al Wistert and Vic Sears. The defense held the Giants to 39 rushing yards and 67 passing yards as Steve Owen's squad failed to reach the end zone.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles New York Giants Shibe Park Eagle al Wistert Vic Sears Giants Eagles Steve Owens

100 Lap Race to Top Midget Card Tonight

Bridgeport hosts a 100 lap midget feature at Candlelite track shaping the Bridgeport Speedway 1947 crown race. Georgie Rice and Ted Tappett contend for the title as ARDC rules grant four 25 lap point value for the long win. Large crowd expected with extra seating. gates open 6 15 pm and tickets available at track and Acme agency.

Bridgeport Candlelite ARDC Piior Acme East Main Street

Black Rocks Rout Sylvan Eleven 10–0 on Ellsworth Field

The Black Rocks defeated Sylvan A. C. 10 to 0 yesterday at Ellsworth street field. Buddy Casey starred with a 60 yard drive and scoring runs, after Al Solisky opened with a field goal in the first quarter to give the Rocks a 3 to 0 lead.

Black Rocks Buddy Casey Sylvan A. C Ellsworth Street Rocks al Solisky Place Casey Black Rock

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