Burdette Shuts Out Yanks To Put Braves Ahead In Series
Lew Burdette pitched 87 pitches in a dominant performance as the Braves beat the Yankees 1-0 at County Stadium to take a 3-2 lead in the World Series. Hank Aaron extended his hit streak, Covington made a key catch, and Milwaukee fans celebrated a dramatic win with ecstatic scenes and high attendance.
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UB and New Haven Meet After Similar 1 1 1 Records
The University of Bridgeport and New Haven Teachers College prepare for their annual gridiron clash at Bowen Field New Haven Saturday afternoon both carry one win one tie and one loss UB lost 13 6 at Chester PA to Pennsylvania Military College while New Haven fell 47 7 to West Chester Teachers College Elm City Owls saw their 11 game unbeaten run end UB coach Kondratovich hopes for a repeat of their 32 6 Northeastern win and notes a costly fumble doomed the PMC setback with Little All American end Al Cappy Hill out.
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Patterson Women End Golf Season With Club Event
Patterson women wrap the 1957 season with a nine hole medal play handicap plus driving and putting at the Patterson club on Thursday. A purple elephant grab bag gift exchange will follow the tournament along with the Fall luncheon and prize awards.
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Slade Upsets Luedee With Split Decision
Jimmy Slade 31, New York, upset New Haven’s Jerry Luedee in a 10 round lightweight bout at St Nicholas Arena. Slade trailed on some cards despite a knockdown, won 5-3-2 on UP scoring, and improved to 36-22-? while Luedee fell to 6th defeat in 30 fights.
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iCENTRAL JAYVEES WIN AS PEDERSEN FLASHES
Central High school junior varsity defeats Bassick Jayvees 12 to 0 in a Metropolitan Bridgeport conference game at Wentfield. Norman Pedersen scored on a 12 yard run and a nine yard reverse for Central's two touchdowns. A holding penalty halted the extra point after the first score and Pedersen was stopped on the attempt after the second. Strong defense kept Bassick out throughout the game.
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Bridgeport Giants Drill at Seaside Tonight
The Bridgeport Giants football team will practice at 6 o'clock tonight at Seaside Park in preparation for their first home game of the season Sunday. They have won three straight, beating the New Haven Rams 20 to 0, Wethersfield State Prison 37 to 0, and New London Pequots 18 to 7.
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Connecticut Freshman Football Practice Opens With 55 Candidates
Coach Nick Rodis greeted 55 candidates as freshman football practice started at the University of Connecticut in Storrs. The freshmen begin a four game schedule October 25 against Rhode Island at Kingston Rhode Island. An estimated three million Americans play softball.
Grasshopper's Back Markings Terrify Predators
A grasshopper species, Dimmatolampis perspiciliata 5, unsettles normally predatory birds with striking back markings. The bold patterns confuse and deter hunters, giving the insect a surprising defensive edge.
Auburns grid squad to drill tonight in Beechwood Park
The Auburns A C football team prepares for a game with the New Haven Rams and will practice tonight at 6 o clock in Beechwood Park. Several new players join the roster and coach Sid Bridgeforth believes depth is now sufficient. Players hoping to try for line positions are urged to report with football shoes.
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Sobie Joins Knicks After Army Discharge
Ron Sobie joined the New York Knicks at Upsala College after receiving his Army discharge. A former DePaul standout and pro rookie with the Knicks last season, he trains after Ft. Jackson, aiming to face the Philadelphia Warriors and the Boston Celtics in upcoming games. The squad now lists five backcourtmen including Braun Guerin Friend and McCann.
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Dodgers Move West Clears Way for Brooklyn Transfer
The Los Angeles City Council approved the Dodgers transfer, making the city a party to the contract with Walter O Malley likely to accept. The 10 to 4 vote ended months of negotiations with a stubborn minority remaining wary of joining the move.
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Bayou Captures Belmont Event
Bayou with Bobby Ussery aboard won the $29,250 Maskette Handicap at Belmont in rain, beating Rare Treat by a half length. Pink Velvet finished third as Platter faded to last. Bayou clocked 1 37 on a sloppy track and paid $13.50 for $2. Claiborne Farm owns Bayou, a Hill Prince daughter, also the Gazelle winner on Sept. 11. Willie Shoemaker rode Discard and Montauk to two other wins.
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Sterling to Emcee Dog Show in Wilton
CBS radio announcer Jack Sterling will host the Fairfield County Junior Kennel Club All-Junior match show Friday at 7 30 p m in Wilton Town Hall. He has aided charitable causes with time and publicity. Organizers aim for strong attendance of dog fanciers despite the challenging planning.
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