Top Ten High School Football Cast Tightens in Nutmeg State
Stamford Catholic holds strong at the top as Lee High of New Haven surges into a ninth place tie with its fifth straight win. Fairfield Prep slips past Jon Law 7-6 while New London rises to eighth and Staples drops to ninth.
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Scholastic Schedule Highlights Local High School Matches
At Municipal Stadium Joseph plays Crosby of Waterbury at 7 30 p m. Saturday features Stamford Catholic versus Ludlowe at 1 30 p m and many 1 30 or 2 p m games across district venues including Norwalk Notre Dame Bunnell Harding Milford Staples Danbury Warde New Canaan Central Catholic Trumbull Ridgefield Ledyard and Kolbe.
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Touch Football League Week Highlights and Standings
The Fairfield Touch Football League saw Touch Football Loop The Bankers take undisputed first place after a win over the previously undefeated Hippies LA. Nick Messina ran 43 yards for a Bankers touchdown off an interception while Bill Pekar scored for the Hippies. Barbers beat Cast-Offs 12-6 with Rod Kelman and Jerry Niedermeier scoring for the Barbers. Bridgeport’s Leopies rolled over Surerside 30-6 with Sait and Hir three touchdowns. Scoopies’ Frans Fargiana scored as Rich Cai and Joe Mong added TDs, while Pete Horvath had Suriders’ lone score. Trumbull Land and Tide defeated Lodly’s 216 with Cowen, Carbone and Suencki scoring for the winners. Pete Frannet caught a touchdown for Lollys. Frank Fergiano of Scoopies named TF1 Back of the Week and Jack McGourthy of the Barbers named Lineman of the Week.
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Seven Unlucky Night For UB Football Falls 17 7
The University of Bridgeport Purple Knights dropped to 1-2 after a 17-7 loss to Central Connecticut. QB pressures and eight fumbles plus five interceptions in three games highlight early offensive struggles. Darick Warner provided 128 total yards and remains a focus for Nicolau as UB prepares for Hofstra and Montclair State.
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Shipshape Lobell Wins Yastrzemski Pace at Roosevelt
Shipshape Lobell driven by George Sholty rallied on the outside to win the Carl Yastrzemski pace at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury, honoring Red Sox star Yaz. A crowd of 21,452 witnessed the feature race as Yaz presented the winning driver with a hat and proclamations from Suffolk Nassau Queens counties and Brooklyn. Shipshape Lobell paid $4 to win.
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Yastrzemski Tops 1967 All Star Balloting With 389 Votes
Carl Yastrzemski led the AP All Star selections with 389 votes as the American League crowned its top players. Roberto Clemente, Hank Aaron, Rod Carew and Jim Fregosi joined him on the first team. the Cardinals placed two on the second team, including Curt Flood and Julián Javier.
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British Ready For Ryder Cup On Sloppy Wentworth Course
The Ryder Cup team trained at the 166-yard Wentworth course under 37 mph winds and two inches of overnight rain that left bunkers flooded and fairways slushy. Power outages forced candlelit dressing as players skipped the morning round and prepared for the weekend matches. Captain Dal Rees weighed ball choices while Ben Hogan said the Americans would let members decide.
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Houston
Americans Win Gold Medals in Mexico City Relay
Randy Matson of Texas and Charlotte Cookell of Washington led U S wins in the opening Paris Olympics warmup in Mexico City. Matson dominated the shot put with 65 feet 2½ inches while Cookell set an American record in the women’s 400 meters with 52.4 seconds. France Sweden and Hungary also earned multiple medals as Russia led early with a high jump gold.
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Gibson Reveals Despair Over Injury to Leg
New York UPI reports St Louis pitcher Bob Gibson faced thoughts of quitting baseball after a July ankle break. He described six to seven weeks of idle time as torture and said team officials urged caution before a September return. Gibson praised Red Schoendienst Musial and Lou Brock while accepting a car as outstanding World Series performer. Brock also received a car from a St Louis radio station.
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Jerry Adios Plays Key Roles In Daily Double Payoff
Jerry Adios, Simphony Wiskers, and Fleet Steward combined for a 62.40 daily double payoff after securing a 19.90 exaca and 5 and 2 placements. The trio led the race to boost winnings at the track.
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Lopat Resigns as Kansas City Athletics Administrative Assistant
Ed Lopat announced his resignation from his role with the Kansas City Athletics effective immediately. The former Yankees pitcher, who served as manager in 1963 and later held executive vice president duties, cited personal and family reasons and noted disagreement with owner Charles O. Finley. He thanked Finley and the club while stating the move was in the best interest of all concerned.
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Yale depth at quarterback as Lawler likely starter
Yale University football rumor centers on junior Greg Lawlor likely starting at quarterback against Columbia with sophomore Dave Henley ready if needed. Coach Carmen Cozza praised Henley's poise in relief of a Brown game, while Wagner and Salvati recover from injuries as Montclair State and Coast Guard loom on the schedule.
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Connecticut Huskies wary after Turko injury in loss
Connecticut coach John Toner said defensive end Nick Turko's injury hurt the Huskies in a 35 to Massachusetts defeat. Assistant Joe Gianelli noted Massachusetts exploited Turko and three players tried to cover him. Coast Guard coach Frank Kapral praised his Cadets despite a fourth straight defeat.
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Meredith Stricken by Pneumonia Amid Cowboys Return
Dallas quarterback Don Meredith was hospitalized last week for rib injury treatment and diagnosed with pneumonia. Team doctors said he might be able to practice lightly by midweek and assess availability for Sunday’s game against the Steelers while confirming other players like Jethro Pugh and Bob Lilly suffered injuries in the previous win over New Orleans.
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