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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1947

Page

20

Early City Football League results and sports notes

Good Morning with a fine shot from the right wing shortly before the first half ended, g Kempe also scored for the victors. The Celtics were unable to penetrate the Swedish defense until Smethurst beat Leane Larson about ten minutes before the finish. The Westerns routed the Brooklawns, 24 to 0, and the Triangles earned a 13 to victory over the Auburns in opening games at Seaside Park. The Auburns protested weight-limit violations. Edward Shougrue, sports editor of The Bridgeport Post, elected president of the Connecticut Girls' Basketball league. The Mohicans lost 34-0 to All-New Britain in Hardware City. rough game, several players ejected. Bridgeport's roller hockey franchise moved to Wallingford.

G Kempe Celtics Smethurst Eane Larson Westerns Brooklawns Triangles Auburns Seaside Park Edward Shougrue Bridgeport Post Connecticut Girls' Basketball League William J. Lee Hartford Mohicans Hardware Bridgeport Wallingford

Corum Named Executive Vice President at Suffolk Downs

Bill Corum, noted New York Journal American sports columnist and radio commentator, was appointed executive vice president of Suffolk Downs horse racing track in East Boston. The action followed a tabulated series of municipal and property related approvals involving bridgeport and river area projects, with Corum’s role announced at a city meeting.

Boston Bill Corum New York Journal Suffolk Downs Horee Racing Track

Legal Notice Mailing Address Change

Copy for legal notices mass notices and memoriam items must be mailed to read this paper the day before scheduled publication at Post Telegraph 410 State St Bridgeport Conn.

Dinner for Champs of Church League

The St. Marys Ukrainians, 1946 47 Inter church softball champions, will be honored at a 7 30 dinner tonight at Mary Journey's Inn. Over two seasons they compiled 27 consecutive wins and no losses. Honorees include J Rabina Lucas M Tedulk W Wedutk J Kopko P Kopoko C Tedesco T Sidoriak J Derbing J Urban W Seadlowsky Po Lawrusko P B Lewowics H Luchansky P Hoss ofsky T Krusinski BE Kiniluk HE Kriz.

St. Mary's Mary Journey's Inn J. Rabina Lucas M. Tedulk W. Wedutk J. Kopko P. Kopoko C Tedesco T Sidoriak J. Derbing J. Urban W. Seadlowsky Po Lawrusko PB. Lewowics H. Luchansky P Hossofsky T. Krusinski BE. Kiniluk HE Kriz

Riley and Zaharias tie for first round in Hardscrabble tourney

Polly Riley of Fort Worth and Mildred Babe Zaharias of Denver led after the first 18 holes at Fort Smith Arkansas with 76s three under par 79. Gordon Perrin of El Dorado shot 79 to medal in the medal play field. The event is split into medal and match play with medalists set for 72 holes and match-play qualifiers starting the next day.

Fort Smith Ark Mildred Babe) Zaharias Denver Polly Riley Fort Worth Gordon Perrin el Dorado Atk

UCONN Eleven Loses Two Backs For Year

Connecticut football coach JO. Christian announced Eddie Fkerigne of Hartford and Ed Tracewski of New London will miss the season with injuries from a spring game. Terrengo plans knee surgery at home after the same contest. The Huskies scramble in practice ahead of Saturday’s game vs Maine at Orono.

Tracewski Christian University of Maine At

Bevens Day Planned in Salem Honoring Pitcher

Salem proclaims Bevens day as Floyd Bevens returns home after his near no hitter. A 7 am breakfast kicks off festivities with Mayor Elfstrom, Gov. Snell and local coaches attending. Bevens will again pitch Sunday for the Alakamas County All Stars against Portland Beavers in an exhibition.

Salem Ore Floyd Bill” Bevens Robert Elfstrom Earl Snell Bevens Oregon City Alakamas County All-Stars Portland Beavers Brooklyn Cookie Lavagetto

Lou's Pinners Lead Newfield Bowling League Standings

Lou's Army and Navy and Bell Cleaners push six straight wins to lead the Newfield Recreation bowling league at Newfield alleys. Matches listed include Jovanelly's vs Club Trocadero and Raybestos vs Newfield Cleaners with Palace Grill and Ferrando's also featured. standings show Lou's Army and Navy on top with Bell Cleaners close behind.

Lou's Army Hell Cleaners Oo Puritan Market Sotenesence Rayboutos Brokelinenn Newfield A Newfield Cleanern Palace Grill Verranda Dalry Jovanrtly Gaye Staton Chihrrocadere

Jet Race At Orcutt Boys Club Gym

The Orcutt Boys' club held a jet race in the club gym last night drawing a large crowd. Forty two Cats competed. Robert Kiely and Maurice Kiely tied for first in class A while Joseph Wargo won class B. Jerry Devore won a prize for best looking racer. Races will continue weekly and entries are open for next week's race.

Orcutt Boys’ Club Robert Maurice Kiely Joseph Wargo Jerry Devore

Holy Cross Coach Defends Play Against Harvard Claim

East Hampton reports Holy Cross head coach Ox DaGrosa disputed Harvard coach Dick Harlow’s charge of an illegal pick off pass. DaGrosa called it a buttonhook decoy play, with an eligible end as the receiver, and criticizes Harlow for comments after Virginia’s 47 0 loss.

East Hampton John Ox) DaGrosa Holy Cross Harvard Dick Harlow Harlow Boston Football Writers Colgate DaGrosa East Hampton Welfare Club Boston Virginia University of Virginia

Sacred Heart Wins In Soccer Contest

Sacred Heart remained unbeaten in the Parochial league after beating St Augustine's 2 to 1 at Seaside Park. Ackerman and Pataky scored for Sacred Heart, Gathick replied for St Augustine's. In another game St Cyril's defeated St John's 2 to 1 with Goda scoring both for St Cyril's and Caliendo scoring for St John's.

Sacred Heart St. Augustine's Seaside Park Ackerman Pataky Gathick St. Augustine’s St. Cyril's St John’s Goda Caliendo

Parker Extends Victory to Reach Quarterfinals

Frankie Parker defending champion in the Panadtnavieth tournament in Mexico City beat Earl Cochell of New York after a tough start. Parker dropped the first set 3-6 but rallied to win 3-6 6-3 6-4 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals.

Mexico City Frankie Parker Earl Cochell New York Los Angeles Cochell

Musial and Munger Undergo Operations

St Louis Cardinals star Stan Musial and pitcher George Munger entered St. Louis hospital for surgery to remove their appendix. Munger will also have bone chips removed from his right elbow. Musial plans a tonsillectomy later.

ST. Louis Stan Musial George Munger St Louis Cardinals St. John's Hospital Robert W. Hyland Cardinal Munger Musial

Grid Player Dies in Georgia Football Injury

Ernest Davis a 16 year old Winder high school football player died in an Athens hospital from a ruptured large intestine suffered in the Winder Elberton game last Friday night.

Winder Ernest Davis Athens

Ludlowe Dominates Milford Prep Soccer 4-0

Roger Ludlowe High School defeated Milford Prep 4 to 0 yesterday afternoon. Lyons and Haydon each scored two goals for the victors.

Roger Ludlowe High School Milford Prep Lyons Haydon

Warren Eagles Drill for Sunday Game at Sea Side Park

The Warren Eagles juniors football team practices tonight at six on Hurd Avenue field in preparation for Sundays game with Johnny's Restaurant at Sea Side Park.

Warren Eagles Hurd Avenue Johnny's Restaurant Seaside Park

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