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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1966

Page

8

Milford High Upsets Harding 21-8 in MBIAC clash

Milford High's Indians toppled Harding at Hedges Stadium 21 to 8 as quarterback Joe Harrington sparked a rally with passing and a key punt block. Halfback Al Secondi and fullback Tom Collucci powered the offense while Ron Monk and Ed Raschke scored for Harding.

Steve Winters Milford High Indians Harding Hedges Stadium Tomahwaks MBIAC Joe Harrington Harrington Milford al Secondi Tom Collucci Tom Wrigley Ron Monk Ed Raschke Emmanuel Hester Monk Raschke Dennis Kempos Collucci Bob Long Keener Doug Shaw

Waterbury to Oppose Harrisburg Tonight

Waterbury Orbits travel to Harrisburg to face the Capitol s in an ACFL road game at New Island Park. Kickoff is 8 pm with WATR radio coverage by Al Vestro. Waterbury, riding a 4-2-1 mark, seeks win over division leader Lowell next week after recent wins and key injuries to Stevenson Lesinski Turer and Washington.

Waterbury Harrisburg Capitols New Island Park Pennsylvania WATR al Vestro Rhode Island Steelers Scranton Miners Wilmington Clippers Lowell Massachusetts Wallner Tony de Luca Riley Morris Bobby Watters Orbits Harrisburg Jerry Stevenson Bill Lesinski George Turer George Washington Charley Horse

Mars N Wins Feature at Yonkers Pace

Mars N a 35-1 long shot driven by Hugh Bell captured the Poughkeepsie Pace at Yonkers Raceway by a head over Vicar Hanover and Peerwick before 18,142 fans. Mile time 2:02, Mars N paid 73.60 22.20 8.60, Vicar Hanover 6.00 1.60, Peerwick 3.00 show. daily double 2-3 paid 69.60.

Yonkers N.Y UPI Mars N Hugh Bell Vicar Hanover Peerwick Poughkeepsie Yonkers Raceway al Thomas Peerswick Stanley Dancer del Insko Adios Our Gem

Willie Davis May Still Become Hero of World Series

In Baltimore UPI reports Willie Davis could still reverse early Series misplays as history shows players once labeled goats can rise to key roles. Dodgers veteran Gilliam cites past turnarounds by Larsen and Berra, noting that outcomes shift and one game at a time defines a series.

Willie Davis Baltimore UPI Yogi Berra Allie Reynolds Don Larsen Willie Dodger Jim ‘Gilliam Superman Gilliam Larsen Dodgers Yankees Berra Bucky Harris Yogi

Iona Gridders Top Fairfield 24 12 In Memorial Stadium

Iona College informal football squad defeated Fairfield University’s newly formed club team 24 12 at Memorial Stadium. Fairfield built an 18 12 lead after halftime but Iona recovered with a late score as Fairfield’s Charley Fairfax collapsed postgame requiring hospital observation.

MT. Vernon N.Y Iona College Fairfield University Memorial Stadium Iona Fordham Fairfield Brian Burke Hal Devanny Stags Iowa Burke Charley Fairfax Jim Garrity Fairfax New Rochelle Hospital Adelphi College Alumni Wrimpio —Vyecreces Torr Na Seyaneeen

Gino Partenza and others spark scoring drives

Jona: Gino Partenza scores on a one yard run. Tora: Mike Colleary adds a 19 yard rushing TD. Inna: Bob Parker and Sardrin Wat Devanny connect on a 27 yard pass from Bran Burke. Fairfield: Burke later runs four yards. Temas Bill Poccia adds a one yard scoring rush.

Jona Gino Partenza Tora Mike Colleary Inna Bob Parker Sardrin Wat Devanny Bran Burke Fairfield Burke Temas Bill Poccia

Orioles Aim For third straight win in classic World Series

Baltimore sends Wally Bunker to the mound against Los Angeles lefty Claude Osteen as the Orioles seek a 3 0 lead in the World Series. Dodgers hope Osteen can equal his 1965 comeback and Davis is set to play after a three-error game. Ballpark factors loom but managers stress performance over venue.

Baltimore UPI Baltimore Orioles Wally Bunker Claude Osteen Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Osteen Minnesota Twins Twins Don Drysdale Sandy Koufax Orioles Washington Dodger Walt Alston Davis Willie Davis Alston Hank Bauer Koufax Bunker Bauer Minnesota Ast

Six Cardinals to Play In Puerto Rican Loop

The St. Louis Cardinals will have six young players gain winter league experience in Puerto Rico. Pitchers Steve Carlton Nelson Brites Dick Hughes Jim Cosman and first baseman George Kernek along with outfielder Walt Williams will join Ponce Santurce and Arecibo clubs for the season per General Manager Bob Howsam.

ST. Louis UPI St. Louis Cardinals Cardinal Bob Howsam Steve Carlton Nelson Brites Ponce Dick Hughes Santurce Jim Cosman George Kernek Walt Williams Arecibo

Rams Activate Karras to Face Lions

The Los Angeles Rams activated guard Ted Karras on Friday to replace the injured Joe Chuy for Sundays game against the Detroit Lions.

LOS Angeles UPI Los Angeles Rams Ted Karras Joe Chuy Detroit Lions

Browns and Steelers Clash Tonight In NFL Tussle

The Browns host the Steelers on Saturday night in a game where Cleveland is a heavy 16 point favorite to raise its record to 9 3 and end Pittsburgh's streak. The matchup headlines a weekend with major NFL bets led by Baltimore Chicago and Green Bay. Johnny Unitas returns against the Bears, seeking a knee return and Raymond Berry eyes a yardage milestone.

Bears Wrigley Field Baltimores Chicago Colts Cleveland Browns Pittshurgh Steelers Browns Ritaburgh Los Angeles Detroit Green Bay San Francisco St. Louis New York Dallas Philadelphia Washington Atlanta Baltimore Johnny Unitas Unitas Earl Leggett Stan Jones Raymond Berry Bill

Fairfield Soccermen To Host St. Peter's

Fairfield University's Fairfield Soccermen aim to even their record at 2-2 with a 1 p.m. home game against St. Peter's on Alumni Field. The Stags beat Coast Guard Academy JV and lost to Quinnipiac and New Haven in prior action.

Fairfield University St. Peter's Alumni Field Fairfield Stags Coast Guard Academy Quinnipiac New Haven

Notre Dame Prep Tilt Tops Today's Program

Notre Dame Prep hosts Fairfield Prep in a key league showdown at 2 p.m. on the Lancers’ field as part of a 12 game slate for area scholastic football teams. Also on tap are Law at Central, Bassick at Bunnell, and several FC IAC and independent contests featuring Warde Danbury Ludlowe McMahon Staples Stamford Trumbull New Canaan and Greenwich area rivals.

Notre Dame Fairfield Prep Lancers MBIAC Law Central Kennedy Stadium Bassick Bunnell Bullard-Havens Stratford Tech Central Cathlolic Norwalk Tigers Sacred Heart Waterbury Notre Dame Law FCIAC Warde Danbury Ludiowe McMahon Staples Stamford Trumbull New Canaan Rippowam Greenwich Stamford Catholic Ysera Bull Star Notre Dame Lock City Pannell Stamford Highfren Black Knights Notre Dame Lancers Statford Jr Bob Deveau Puinratiacens Central Catholic OPR Alstanies Eric Ea A Te Singh Mario Paniccia Jim Beck Er Ana Raul Nuggins Prep Skip Boyd BM Turey Dick Revenaugh Craig Froehlich Tom Herseé Brian Connolly Tom Lyddy Bill Boczkowski Rich Principe John Hamberger Vito DeVito Harding Bernie Robillard Jack Flynn George Dimitruk Jim Bullett George Pfeil Joe Anthony Charlie Hare Tony Santos Frank Altman Johnny James Hilltoppers Algernon Harris Jerry Snead Lions Speedy John Godbolt Golino Brothers Jon Davis Ludlowe Joe Keller Senators Bulls Frank Bowes Brian Rossi Rams Joe Sikorski

Soccer Twinbill Set At Glorieta Manor

The Bridgeport Italians meet Naugatuck Sporting Club at 1 30 p m and Vasco Da Gama plays New Britain Falcony at 3 30 p m at Glorietta Manor field in Connecticut Soccer League tomorrow. Italy leads South B with two wins and seven goals scored while conceding two. Vasco Da Gama is 1 1 while Falcony is heavy favorite to repeat as A division champion.

Bridgeport Naugatuck Sporting Club Vasco da Gama New Britain Falcony Connecticut Glorietta Manor Falcon

Baxter moves to tie for second in Brazilian Open

Rex Baxter Jr. of Amarillo Texas fired a Friday three under par 68 to reach 141 after two rounds and share second place with England's Guy Wolstein-Holme. Leader Mario Gonzalez of Brazil stood at 139 after two rounds, while Clive Clark of England was fourth at 143.

Sao Paulo UPI Rex Baxter, Jr Amarillo Tex Baxter Mario Gonzalez Brazil Guy Wolstein-Holme England Clive Clark

Jets vs Chargers AFL tilt shapes early title chase

San Diego's Steve Tensi, a breakout performer, could start at quarterback against the Jets after a 44-10 win over Miami. The AFL slate also features Namath potentially limited by injury, with Jets relying on Mike Taliaferro. San Diego seeks its 11th win versus New York as Buffalo, Kansas City push for first in midseason battles.

Steve Tensi Six Gillman San Diego Chargers Tensi John Hadi Miami Dolph San Diego Jets New York Titans Joe Namath Weeb Ewbank Mike Taliaferro Namath Buffalo Boston Kansas City Denver Oakland Raiders Babe Parilli Jim Nance Wray Carlton Bobby Burnett Chiefs Art Powell

Brett Hanover Sets Harness Mile Mark

Brett Hanover broke the harness mile record at Lexington in 1:53 3-5, beating the old 1:54 mark. Trainer Frank Ervin chose Friday for ideal weather and near calm winds. Tar Port Lib followed as the fastest trotting filly winning the tenth race in 1:56 2-5.

Brett Hanover Lexington UPS Frank Ervin

Nicklaus, Player reach World Match Play final at Wentworth

At Wentworth West course Nicklaus and Player won their World Match Play semifinal matches to reach the final, edging Casper 2 and 1 while Palmer was edged by Player. The prize is 14000 pounds and the title last year went to Player.

Virginia Water England Jack Nicklaus Bill Casper South Africa Gary Player Arnold Palmer Wentworth West Player Nicklaus Casper San Diego Calif Palmer

Yale to Battle Brown in Bowl Weather Saturday college grid action

Yale opens its Ivy season versus Brown while UConn faces Massachusetts and Central Connecticut heads to Montclair State. The forecast calls for a mostly sunny day with mild temperatures as Yale seeks victory after a 17 14 loss to Rutgers and UMass returns from a bye before facing Dartmouth.

Associated Press Yale Brown Connecticut Massachusetts Central Connecticut Montclair State Carm Cozza Rutgers Ivy Brian Dowling Doherty Pete Doherty Dowling Redmen Amherst Umass Dartmouth Huskies Vermont Uconn John Toner New England Associated Press Bill Loika Montclair CCSC Springfield Central Springfield Loika Southern Connecticut Lncks Brockport State New Haven Southern Brockport Ed Drucker John Coughlin Dick Monaco Bridgeport Rensselaer Poly Troy N.Y Coast Guard Wesleyan Trinity Tufts New England Holy Cross Princeton Hanover N.H Indians Columbia Rhode Island New Hampshire Maine Durham

Middle Street Notes Job in Preseason League Victory

Harding trounced Middle Street 71 to 28 to increase its lead in the Middle Street Boys club preseason basketball league. Nesmiths and Samuels each scored 12 for the winners while Williams led the losers with 10. Notre Dame edged Fairfield Prep 53 to 49 as Harris had 15 and Baye 13. Chalke 13 for Fairfield. In flag football, Wilbur Cross Steelers beat Elias Howe Giants 32 to 18 with Perry passing to Hannah and Gee for touchdowns. Gib son scored the losers TD.

Harding Middle Street John Jockey Nesmith Ernest Samuels Bob William Notre Dame Fairfield Prep Mike Harris Dave Baye Bob Chalke Wilbur Cross Steelers Elias Howe

Shehan Center Trojans face Ridgefield Lions in Fairfield

The Shehan Center Trojans midget football team of Fairfield Pop Warner meets the Ridgefield Lions at Fairfield Alumni Field tomorrow. A 1 15 p.m. pee wee prelim precedes the 2 p.m. Trojan midgets game. Starting offensive line includes Luckett Smith Noccioli Testo Corica Murphy Heran Dierna McLaughlin Janosko Collins.

Shehan Center Trojans Fairfield Ridgefield Lions Fairfield Alumni Field Pee-Wee Trojan Walter Luckett Perry Smith David Noccioli Chris Testo Carmen Corica Richard Murphy Charles Heran John Dierna Dennis McLaughlin Jerry Janosko Stephen Collins

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