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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1966

Page

8

USGA to adopt yardage based golf handicapping system

Congress approves reform for golf handicapping with a new yardage based course rating system to take effect January 1 1967. Yardage becomes prime factor with decimals for hole and course ratings. Best 10 of 20 rounds used for handicaps, with 85 percent of the average of the best 10 differentials. Handicap caps drop from 50 to 36 for men and women.

New York UPI United States Golf Association USGA

Bassick and Prep Lead Close MBIAC Grid Standings

Bassick and Fairfield Prep top the MBIAC race after recent wins. Bassick edged Harding 8-6 to move 3-1, Prep downed Jonathan Law 30-6 to stand 3-1-1. Notre Dame and Law follow at 2-1-1 with Bunnell at 2-1.

Bassick Prep MBIAC Fairfield Prep Lions Harding Jonathan Law Notre Dame Law Bunnell Lancers Lawmen Highlanders Vito DeVito Brian Connolly Craig Froehlich John Godbolt George Koulouris Kevin Kelleher Bob Royal Central Stratford Milford Hamden Teach Lou Pepe Bullard-Ha Yerts Express Cadets of St. Joseph's Tigers Tech Frank Autore Ron Lazaro Allan Dina Jim Driggs Ludrone Warde Joe Keller Staples Pulaski Barlow Newtown Central Catholic Recjord Kennedy Trumbull Norwalk Kolbe West Haven Blue d Devils Godbolt Dina Driggs Autore George Pfeil Frank Bowes Ludiowe Dom Lagana Pat Tatum Bob Polster Steve Hesser John Godbeil Jim Drigss Dom Lasana Siko Bord Pat Tatom Liudiowe Rob Polster Vie Vie Lacereniza. Prep 3 ° 00 «718 Ron Monk Ymca Industrial Bowling League Rassick Co. S Rem Shaver Victorhons Ba Empire Tila Co Bryant Ele Moore Tool Wives Central Tool Beta Amer Fabrics Bassick Co Bot Metal Central Tool Moore Tool Empire Eng Tilo Co. Rem U.S. Co Tool American Chain Bryant Elec Tears Records Ind Kopnicky Minzolello Haack Mingolella Maack Fopko Dictaphone Fairfield Jonathan Lay Suntford Buttard-Havens Wey Raeneis Central Cathodic Rast Meliac Harding Runel Central Milford Stratford Bassiey Crumpull Stamiford New Canaan Tanbury Ludlowe Stamford Rinpowam Bullard-Havens

Knights Fall 6-0 as Offense Stalls Against Central Connecticut

University of Bridgeport coach Nick Nicolau laments postgame film showing despite players posting 90 percent plus efficiency. Safety Pete Pelissier stood out with two interceptions and two fumbles, while Wes DuBois added an interception. UB's line and running back John Howe powered a 69 yard ground game, but two drives stalled inside Central’s 10 and at the 15 yard line. The Knights drop to 3-2 midseason and prepare for Hofstra at John F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Saturday night.

Nick Nicolau University of Bridgeport Central Connecticut Nicolau Purple Knights Blue Devils Bridgeport Pete Pelissier DuBois Wes DuBois All New England John Mulligan Jeff Hazeltine Joe Peterson Vin Auriemma Knights Mike McDonald Steve Vining Joe DeFonce Bob Messinger Tom Allaire Steve Splarsh Ed Ackerman John Howe Rugged Hofstra Middle Atlantic John F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium

Nocera Shifts to Receiver as SCSC Dominates

Southern Connecticut star Dick Nocera, famed record ground gainer, expands role as pass catcher under coach Harry Shay. The Owls boast a 4-0 mark and lead the state in scoring, with Nocera posting 266 receiving yards and four TDs this season after 2,580 rushing yards in his career.

Pete Nevins New Haven Connecticut Harry Shay Southern Connecticut Dick Nocera Nocera Owls New England Waterbury Shay Montclair State John Mattin SCSC Ed Drucker Nocer Jess Dow Jess Montclair Connecticut Sports Writers’ Alliance

State College Grid Schedules and Scores Across Conferences

Schedule fragment shows multiple college football games involving Bridgeport Central Connecticut Coast Guard Trinity Yale and others with results and upcoming dates through November at venues in Connecticut New York and nearby states. Key matchups include Central Connecticut versus Glassboro and Montclair Southern Connecticut versus Bridgeport with varied outcomes and Oct to Nov timelines.

Bridgeport Bridgeport Trenton St Northeastern Bridgeport Cortland RPT Central Bridgeport O Holstra Ithaca Southern Conn Aig AL Montclair Starr Central Connecticut Central Glassboro Kutztown Springfid Montclair Sanr State Coast Guard Ocoast Guard Springfield Norwich Wesleyan Worcester Poly Trinity Central Conn Kings Point Trenton Southern Blackport Youngstown Del Hofstra Central Connecticut Maryland State

Dolphins Claim Gilchrist on Waivers in Swap

Miami Dolphins claimed Cookie Gilchrist on waivers from the Denver Broncos after he did not report to training camp. Denver traded two high draft choices to Miami in the first joint draft of the two major leagues.

Miami Dolphins Gilchrist Denver UPI Denver Broncos Cookie Gilchrist American Football League Milt Woodard Broncos Cookie Woodard Jim Burris Bronco Gerald Phipps Ray Malavasi Miami Malavasi

NHL Campaign Opens Tomorrow

New York Rangers star Bernie Geoffrion returns to action against the Chicago Black Hawks at Madison Square Garden while Boston Bruins coach Harry Sinden makes his debut against Detroit Red Wings in Boston. The season opener caps a weekend with Montreal Canadiens facing the Bruins and Maple Leafs meeting the Rangers in Canada. The 1966-67 season ends as a six team league and plans to expand to 12 teams for 1967-68 with several cities slated for franchises.

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