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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1966

Page

4

Giants Edge Redskins 13-10 in Giants first win of year

New York Giants rally to beat Washington 13-10 as Bart Morrall throws 29-yard winner to Aaron Thoman in the fourth quarter. Pete Gogolak adds two field goals, Greg Larson returns a fumble for a key gain, and Spider Lockhart contributes a timely punt return. Redskins dip to 3-3.

NEW York UPI Bart Morrall Aaron Thoman Pete Gogolak New York Giants Washington Redskins Gogolak Giants Morrall Thomas Washington Redskins Charley Gogolak Sonny Jurgensen Bobby Mitchell Gogolaks Pete Cornell Charley Princeton Greg Larson Chuck Mercein Spider Lockhart Wosh C. Gogolak Wosh—Mitchell Jurgensen C. Gogolok Ny-Fg P. Gogolok Ny—Fg P. Gogolok IK Wy—Thames P. Gopolak WY Wash Yordape Posses NFL Yankee Stadium Sam Huff

Yale and Princeton win in Sterling Park flag games

Yale tops Brown 36 to 30 with Steve Zsiga scoring most for Yale. Princeton beats Harvard 20 to 18 as Joe Miller scores three touchdowns. Harvard’s Dave Burns and Tony Marsilio add scores. Jets beat Colts 47 to 25 led by Craig Osborne while Browns defeat Giants 36-32 with Gary Bender notable. Sterling House sponsors girls gym program at Johnson Junior High with Miss Florinda Amado directing. assistants Anne Higland and Joyce Stevens. No fee, Sterling House members only. first session Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Yale Princeton Sterling House Ivy Sterling Park Steve Zsiga Brown Joe Miller Tom Melia Bob Wells Tom Swilzgable Harvard Dave Burns Tony Marsilio Craig Osborne Jets Colts Don Mastrone Zakr Bludevich Browns Giants Gary Bender Johnson Junior High Florinda Amado Anne Higland Woodrow Wilson High School Middletown Joyce Stevens

Eagles Triumph Over Steelers 31-14 on Stout Defense

Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-14 as Norman Snead threw two touchdowns and Earl Gros rushed for two more. The defense forced key turnovers and the Eagles pulled away with 17 points in the final period, improving to 3-4 while Pittsburgh dropped to 1-7. Rookie Bill Asbury scored twice for Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh UPI Norman Snead Earl Gros Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Eagles Fran Lambert Philadelphia Gros Snead Brady Keys Pete Retzlaff Timmy Brown Lambert Eagle Tony Jeter Steelers Izo Dick Hoak Asbury Keys Pittsburon Pitt Jzo Clark Phit—Gros Baker Phil—Gros Phit Brown Phit—Goodwin Phii

Cardinals Tie Cowboys 10-10 in St Louis

In a 10-10 stalemate at St Louis, Jim Bakken kicked a 27-yard field goal after a fourth quarter fumble recovery. Dallas led 10-7 on Dan Reeves 4-yard run with 7:25 left. Don Meredith connected for a key 45-yard pass to Pete Gent, while the Cardinals defense, including Jerry Stovall and Larry Wilson, thwarted Dallas with three interceptions.

ST. Louis UPI Jim Bakken St. Louis Cardinals Dallas Cowboys Bob Hayes Jackie Smith Cardinal Dave O'Brien Cardinals Dan Reeves Cowboys Don Meredith Pete Gent Meredith Jerry Stovall Bobby Joe Conrad Charley Johnson Larry Wilson Dallas Johnson Chuck Walker Don Perkins Danny Villanueva St. Loviy Cal Villanueva Conrad Johnson Bokene Mt Posses Posses Fosses Abo

County Grid Chapter Will Meet Tonight

Six Connecticut college football coaches are set to appear at a Fairfield County chapter dinner in Westport. Guests include Nick Nicolau of Bridgeport, Walt Teslik of Fairfield, Bill Loika of Central Connecticut, his assistant Norman Gerber, Coast Guard Academy coaches Lt. Stan Powers and Lt. Sandell, with Ray Flicker named honorary chairman for the Nov. 14 event at Efchner's restaurant.

Connecticut Fairfield County National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Clam Box Westport Alex Lukachik Nick Nicolau University of Bridgeport Walt Teslik Fairfield University Bill Loika Central Connecticut State College Norman Gerber Stan Powers Sandell Coast Guard Academy Bill Stein New York Touchdown Club Jim McDowell Lukachik Ray Flicker Bridgeport Boys’ Clubs Efchner's

49ers Dominate Falcons in 44 7 Victory

San Francisco quarterback John Brodie unleashed a trio of TD passes and a 63 yard strike as the 49ers routed Atlanta 44-7. Brodie connected with Dave Parks and Gary Lewis for early scores, Ken Willard sealed the run with a one yard TD, and Atlanta rookie Randy Johnson briefly sparked a Falcons reply before SF surged ahead.

Atlanta UPI San Francisco John Brodie 49Ers Falcons Brodie Dave Parks Gary Lewis Ken Willard

Pop Warner League Trojans edge Jets 8 0 in Fairfield game

In Stratford Longbrook Park the Shehan Center Trojans defeated Stratford PAL Jets 8 to 0. Ed Sheen scored the Trojans lone touchdown in the first quarter with Jerry Janosko adding the extra point. Jets’ standouts were Steve Duncan and Art Katzman on defense. Defensive back Jim Johnson scored for the 49ers late in the third, aided by a pass interception, then George Mira led SF on a drive ending in an eight yard pass to Dick Witcher.

Falcons Randy Johnson Atlanta Vern Burke Taz Anderson Kolbe High Christ King 49Ers I Ursone Y Tommains Knish Rich Visor Shehan Center Trojans Stratford Pal Jets Fairfield County Longbrook Park Stratford Ed Sheen Jerry Janosko Jets Steve Duncan Art Katzman Jim Johnson Dennis Claridge Brodie Swift Jim Jackson George Mira Green Bay Billy Kilmer Mira San Francisco Dick Witcher Tanto Socs COC TVWT Sf—Parks Davis Sf—Lewis Sf—Willard Ajl—Anderson Johinson Kivouac FG Davis Siegehngen Sf—Jackson Aradie sf—Wildher

Mill River Golf and Local Sports Roundup

In a preliminary game Andy Nelson won the Mill River event. North Stratford Eagles junior and senior club championships saw Harold Olson defeated by the Palmer group. PAL Pop Warner league dominated the Shehan Center Pee-Wees 42 0. Dr Dan Massey won in first flight with a 1 up victory. Jets face Giants next Sunday at Longbrook Park in a 2 p.m. lower conference game. Clyde Richardson and Steve Sorak won second flight with a 54 win over Ernie Capozzi.

Andy Nelson Mill Rive North Stratford Eagles Stratford Centry Harold Olson Shehan Center Pee-Wees Dan Massey the Jets Giants Clyde Richardson Steve Longbrook Sorak Park Ernie Capozzi

Italian Booters crush Waterbury in Bridgeport win

Bridgeport Italians handed Waterbury Portuguese a 5-1 loss yesterday at Hamilton Park. Nino DelGegno and Gigi Garofano each scored twice with Frank Ventresca adding a third for Bridgeport to stay undefeated at 4-0 atop the B South division of the Connecticut National Soccer League. New fullback Charlie Fernandez contributed a strong defensive effort.

Bridgeport Waterbury Hamilton Park Brass City Nino DelGegno Gigi Garoifano Frank Ventresca Charlie Fernandez

Packers Shut Out Bears Behind Hornung and Taylor

Green Bay defeated Chicago 17 to 0 as Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung powered the Packers in the third quarter. Chicago, held to 89 total yards, suffered its first shutout since 1964 and dropped to 3 losses in five games while extending Green Bay’s record to five wins in six starts.

Bart Starr Green Bay Packers Paul Hornung Chicago Bears Chicago Frank Cornish Dick Butkus Joe Fortunato Green Bay UPI Jim Taylor Packers Bears Detroit Taylor Hornung Boyd Dowler Carroll Dale Rudy Bukich Ray Nitschke Bear Dons Chandler Bukich Gale Sayers Starr Doug Atkins Jon Arnett Roger Leclerc Packer Sayers Hornuna Changieri Wood

Paddleball and Handball Tournament Results at Bridgeport YMCA

Opening matches were staged recently in Bridgeport YMCA handball and paddleball tournaments. In Class A handball, Warren Reinhard defeated Spero Mike and John Guerin defeated William Switlyk. John MacPadden beat Stewart Perry and Neil Ridley defeated Jerry Murphy in Class C paddleball. Ten Pin Division standings show Lehigh safely leading with 15 wins and 5 losses, followed by Lycoming, Nichols, and other teams. Individual player listings include Rem Shaver, Warner Bros, Sikorsky, and multiple entries such as Dyer, Karoscik, and Apt Brass among the top performers.

Bridgeport Ymca Warren Reinhard Spero Mike John Guerin William Switlyk John MacPadden Stewart Perry Neil Ridley Jerry Murphy Ymci Inpustival League Devision Lehigh Nichols Eni Lyconing Brass Shaver Wn.ent. Co UR Ee Hyd Warner Bros Tonteli Rem Warner Bros. S.melt Rr Hyd. Co. Bol. Machines Aaird Rem Arms Sikorsky Rot. Brass Nichols Ena Lycoming Ve Schick Razoriene Werards Ava Ketsey Dyer Karoscik Donovan DelVecchin Ate NelVecchio Karo Swansea

Polo Match Scheduled Saturday in Fairfield

The area's first polo match in fifteen years will be staged on Saturday at the Fairfield County Hunt Clubs Field for the U S Olympic Equestrian team fundraiser. Blind Brook meets New Haven at 2 30 p m with George C Haas dr captaining Blind Brook and Frank Butterworth Jr leading New Haven.

Fairfield County Hunt Clubs United States Blind Brook New Haven George C. Haas Frank Butterworth Jr

Colts Rout Lions Behind Unitas Four TD Passes

Baltimore Colts overwhelm Detroit 45-14 as John Unitas throws four touchdown passes and Gary Cuozzo adds a fifth. Detroit rookie Karl Sweetan throws a 99 yard TD to Pat Studstill, tying NFL record, but Lions fail to mount a comeback.

Baltimore UPI Johnny Unitas Gary Cuozzo Baltimore Colts Detroit Lions Detroit Karl Sweetan Milt Plum Pat Studstill Chicago Green Bay Tom Nowatzke al Haymond Tony Lorick Colts Unitas Tom Matte Lenny Lyles John Mackey Michaels Plum Studstill Sweetan Jimmy Orr Dennis Gaubatz Joe Don Looney Nowatzke Ray Berry Sweden Cuozzo Willie Richardson Scaring Balt Lorick Bolt—Matte Balli—Mackey Balli Bet Shusasit Walktel Belt—orr Michi Balt—Orr Sport Berty Del—Studstill Sweelan Walker Bolt-Richardson

Hockey Results in the American League

Pittsburgh defeats Providence 6 to 2 while Rochester falls to Quebec 4 and Buffalo records a 2 goal margin. The brief score rundown highlights key matchups with limited detail.

Pittsburgh Providence Rochester Quebec Buffalo

Notre Dame Smoker at St Andrews Parish Hall

Notre Dame boys athletic club hosts its second annual smoker tonight at 8 in St Andrews parish hall on Anton St. The meeting will feature films of Saturday's 28 20 loss to Bunnell high and remarks by athletic director and football coach Bob Deveau who will introduce other coaches. Chairmen Leo Norris and George Farrell invite all fathers of attending boys and alumni.

Notre Dame Boys’ High School Athletic Club St. Andrew's Parish Anton St Bunnell High Bob Deveau Leo Norris George Farrell

Seymour golfer nets hole in one at Brownson Club

Bob Rogers of Seymour, fresh from a fourth place finish in an international four ball tourney in Scotland, carded a hole in one with a five iron on the 16 yard 15th at Brownson Country Club. He played with Al Mazur Charlie Wilson and Harold Sahat.

Bob Rogers Seymour Scotland Brownson Rogers al Mazur Charlie Wilson Harald Sahat

Lordship Bombers Rout Rams In Stratford League

The Lordship Bombers defeated the Stonybrook Rams 42 to 12 in PAL Pop Warner junior midget action at Lycoming Field Stratford. Egan and Burke scored in early quarters, Smith and Rooney added TDs in middle periods, with Rooney tallying multiple runs and extra points as Rams' Carrano contributed a late score for Stonybrook.

Vikings Rally Past Rams For 35-7 Victory

In Minneapolis Fran Tarkenton threw three TDs and ran for another as the Minnesota Vikings overwhelmed the Los Angeles Rams 35-7. Tarkenton completed 20 of 20 passes for 327 yards, connecting with Brad Phillips and Paul Flatley for long scores while Ed Sharockmen's 76‑yard interception setup another. Rams' Bill Munson replaced Roman Gabriel late as LA avoided a shutout.

Minneapolis UPI Fran Tarkenton Minnesota Vikings Los Angeles Rams Vikings Minnesota Tarkenton Brad Phillips Irv Cross Phillips Paul Flatley Reams Jim Lindsey Ed Sharockmen Roman Gabriel Lindsey Cross Dick Bass Ram Flatley Gabriel Bill Munson

Minn La First Downs Hurdles and Yardage Summary

A terse gridiron note shows Minn La First totaling 8 penalties for 87 yards with 20 rushing yards and no passing yards. Rushing attempts, punts, and fumbles lost are briefly noted, indicating a low overall offensive output and several penalties impacting field position.

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