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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1947

Page

7

Lenihan and Austers Top Grappling Card

Lenihan and Austers lead a four bout card in Khoof C hall tonight in an ambitious two out of three falls Australian tag event against George Lenihan and Jimmy Auster. The evening also features Billings versus Walls in two falls, and Michele Leone versus Herbie Freeman in a 30 minute curtain closer.

Georgie Becker Vic Tolhank Calfornia George Lenihan Jimmy Auster Khoof C Hall Lenihan Austarl al Billings Jim Walls Boston Biulbnge East Michele Leone Ragged Grapple New York City Herbie Freeman Bronx

Jackie Weber to Box Joey Angelo October 20

Boston dispatch reports a Damon Fooron Career Fund boxing show at Madison Garden featuring Jackie Weber vs Joey Angelo in a 12 round New England lightweight title bout. Also scheduled are 10-10 bouts with Tommy Silveran vs Mad Anthony Jones, Denis Patrick Brady vs Timothy Hayes, Gus Pell Mell vs Patey Biando, Dano Sprenelo and Rose Strickland in the undercard.

Boston Damon Fourron New England Jackie Weber Pawtucket RI Joey Angelo Providence Boston Garden Sam Silverman Callahan AC Silverman Bunyon Fund Tommy Sylvan Mad Anthony Jones Denis Patrick Brady Hartford Conn Timothy Buddy) Hayes Gus (Pell) Mell Montreal Patey Biandino Hamilton Ont Callahan Dano Sprenelo Rose Strickland New York

Dodgers Silent Calm in Defeat

After a tough loss the Dodgers faced reporters and fans with quiet composure. Rickey praised the Yankees led by Henrich and DiMaggio, F ord Frick arrived with news questions, and Commissioner Chandler offered private words to Shotton. Stanky credited Yankee strength down the middle, while players reflected on the series ending in seven games.

Rickey Yanks Henrich DiMaggio Ford Frick National League A. B. Chandler Duroche Larry MacPhail Yankee Chandler Shotton Dodger Dixie Walker Cookie Lavagetto al C Gionfriddo Eddie Stanky Stiinwells Rizzulo Page Robinson Bucky Harris Dodgers

Metropolitan League Tonight Matches At Main Alleys

The Metropolitan Bowling League schedules four matches at Main Alleys tonight. Pairings include Butcher Supply versus Tom Thumb Restaurant, Kunkel's versus Cali's Cleaners, Motor Mart versus Red-E Tool, and Isaac's versus Deninger's. Standings show Kiamheva six wins, Tesne's seven, Ned EB seven, Deninger one.

Metropolitan Butcher Supply Tom Thumb Restaurant Kunkel’s Cali's

League Records Highlighted by Top Scores

The report lists high marks for the league with Kunkel posting a 361 in a high team single and 550 in high team total. A Berduce achieves the top individual totals with 545 in high individual and an impressive 10390 in high ind average.

Kunkel A. Berduce Berduce

Auburn football practice at Beechwood Park tonight

The Auburn football team will hold a 6 o'clock practice at Beechwood Park with all players reminded to attend. A meeting will follow the workout, detailing team plans and expectations for upcoming events.

Auburne Beechwood Park

Mixed League Bowls At Newfield Tonight

The Newfield alleys host a mixed bowling league with matches: Phils vs Cubs, Browne vs Cards, Yanks vs Giants, Tigers vs Braves, Pirates vs Reds. Team standings show Cards leading with 16.5 points and high totals by players including Wilson 148 and Moopehak 346.

Newfield Phils Cubs Browne Cards Yanks Giants Tigers Braves Pirates Reds Hiah Eeo Wilson Hfe G Rich MooWwopehak Ziilx Moopehak

Than AC Football Seeks U16 Opponents

The Than AC football team invites any team with players aged 16 years or under to arrange a match. Contact via phone at 38-2816 for arrangements and details.

Than AC

Yale Regulars Best But Subs Scrimmage

Yale held a 40 minute session with only second and third string players. The first team rested after a 14-0 win over Cornell, while bruises and a light concussion kept Levi Jackson and Larry McQuade from heavy participation.

YALE New Haven Cornell Levi Jackson Elis Larry McQuade

Alley Cats Triumph Over Daredevils at Seaside Park

The Alley Cats defeated the Daredevils 34 to 0 at Seaside Park in a recent football game.

Alley Cats Alley Cs‘s Daredevils Seaside Park

Sunoco 3-Star Newsroom debuts with Frank Hanighen role

A new kind of news broadcast presents complete, accurate coverage from Sunoco 3-Star reporters aided by AP UP and INS wires. Frank Hanighen, former Pathfinder editor and Washington bureau manager, is highlighted as associate editor and foreign correspondent with noted book and editorial background.

Sun Oil Company Sunoco Washington News Center of the World 3 Star Associated Press United Press and International News Service Sunoco 3-Star Far East League of Nations Morley Pathfinder Magazine Scripps-Howard Pacific America Ned Brooks Trans-Radio Press INS

Golf swing and grip advice for address and shot selection

The text explains how address posture affects the left arm during the swing, advising a downward stretch to keep the arm from straightening outward. It cautions against tension, explains grip tightness, and notes tougher fairway grass this season requiring longer irons to cut grasa more easily.

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