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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1957

Page

11

North Carolina State and Miami battle to scoreless tie

North Carolina State and Miami battled to a 0-0 tie in Miami with 40,783 on hand. NC State's defense held Miami late, while Miami pressured in the final minutes but could not score.

Blades Meet Komets in New Haven Preseason Clash

Fort Wayne Komets of the IHL visit the New Haven Blades in a non league exhibition at the Arena on Sunday night. Connecticut fans will see a team with strong Midwest hockey history and high attendance. Officials from both leagues attend to gauge competitive balance.

New Haven Fort Wayne Komets New Haven Blades Connecticut Midwest Komets Fort Wayne NBA EHL

Buffalo Hockey Squad Faces Weekend on the Road

Buffalo, New York, October 18. The injury plagued team left for Rochester for a three game weekend series in the American League. Coach Harry Watson could not use four regulars including defensemen Frank Sullivan and Ron Ingram and forwards Dick Gamble and Norm Corcoran due to injuries.

Buffalo N. Y Rochester Harry Watson Frank Sullivan Ron Ingram Dick Gamble Norm Corcoran

Giants and Steelers Clash in New York Sunday

The Pittsburgh Steelers visit Yankee Stadium for their first home game of the season against the New York Giants. New York trails in standings after a loss to Cleveland while Pittsburgh has defeated Washington and the Cardinals and lost to Cleveland. The series with the Giants stands 24–16 in favor of New York, with two ties.

New York Pittsburgh Steelers Yankee Stadium New York Giants Giants Cleveland Pittsburgh Steelers Washington Cardinals

Holy Name Bowling League Matches Highlight Week

St James wins three straight at Boston Alleys led by Tom Petrizzo. St Michaels also wins three in a row as Ray Vojna tops with 374 and Frank Kunak 374 for the losers. St Patricks nicks a close win with Steve Swar ey and Don Palazzo high scorers. St John Nep gaps Assumption pins. Frank Voytek 349 guides victory. Holy Rosary edges Holy Cross as Joe Gabriel 362 leads for winners. Lou Vegi 397 tops for losers. Sacred Heart St Joseph match postponed to finish within two weeks.

Tom Petrizzo St. James St. Stephens Holy Name Boston St. Michael’s Stratfordites St. Cyril's Ray Vojna Frank Kunak St. Patrick's St. Ann’s

Purnell Joins Green Bay Packers

Baltimore undefeated Detroit faces Green Bay in Briggs Stadium while Chicago Cleveland and other matchups fill the day. Purnell, a six foot two hundred thirty pound back from Alcorn A&M, joins Green Bay after being cut by Cleveland. He played for Brooks Army Medical Center in 1955 and was All-Army fullback.

Iscarvs Rams Chicago Bears Gren Bay Wis Green Bay Baltimore San Sullback Frank Purnell Francisco Greens Los Angeles Bay Packers Wrigley Field Gray Knafele Purnell Cleveland Browns Alcorn A&m Alcorn Miss Brooks Army

Riders Cut Roster Ottawa Ex-U S Stars Among Cuts

Ottawa Rough Riders of the CFL cut two second-year American players, halfback Tom Lewis and quarterback Hal Ledyard, to trim the roster to 12 Americans. Coach Frank Clair placed Lewis on the inactive list after a knee injury in Monday's game with Montreal Alouettes.

Ottawa Ottawa Rough Riders U. S Tom Lewis Hal Ledyard Frank Clair Leivis Montreal Alouettes Land Lewis

Rams stumble in close losses as standings shift

The Rams have dropped two narrow games by three points after an early win over Philadelphia. Los Angeles sits tied for fourth with Green Bay as the Bears lead the series and San Francisco eyes second place with Detroit. The Forty Niners have won two straight after a loss, while Green Bay and San Francisco hold contrasting two and one win streaks in the league race.

Pet Pittsburgh Chicago Wasternston Philadelphna Baltimore Detroit San Erageiyco Green Bay Los Angeles Creneir Wees Chicago Bears Battimore Chicago Cards Washington Feveland Philadelphia New York San Francisco Mtauer Briggs Stadium Cardinals Cleveland Milwaukee Colts Lions New York Giants Chicago Cardinals Redskins Browns Rams Bears San Francisco 49Ers Packers Dettroit Philadelpha

Knicks Oppose Stars in Benefit Cage Tilt

The New York Knicks meet the College All-Stars at Madison Square Garden to benefit the free milk fund for babies. Knicks stars Richie Guerin Willie Gardner and Ken Sears are out or sidelined, while Charlie Tyra Brendan McCann play for the college side. The College All-Stars lineup includes Len Rosenbluth Rich Hundley Dick Duckett Gerry Paulson Chet Forte Win Wilfong Jim Krebs and Bob McCoy.

New York New York Knickerbockers Madison Square, Garden Harlem Globe-Trotters Washington Generals Knicks Richie Guerin Willie Gardner Ken Sears National Basketball Association Charlie Tyra Louisville Brendan McCann St. Bonaventure Stars Tyra McCann Len Rosenbluth North Carolina Rich Hundley West Virginia Dick Duckett St. John's Gerry Paulson Manhattan Chet Forte Columbia

Gloria Gloria Leads Bridgeport Past AIC 13 7 in Rainy Showdown

Bridgeport Purple Knights defeat American International College 13 to 7 at Hedges Memorial Stadium. Vin Gloria scores all Bridgeport points with two touchdowns and a late placement, lifting UB to 2-2-1 and their first win over AIC since 1954.

George Kolok University of Bridgeport American International College Hedges Memorial Stadium Purple Knights AIC Vin Gloria Springfield Mass Gloria Bridgeport ASC Aces Dixon George Dixon USC Gary Engler Nick Riga Bob Brennan Eady

Calhoun Wins Easily Over Rocky Castellani

University of Bridgeport freshman team opens season at Seaside Park against Long Island Aggies at 2 pm. Coach Lou Saccone plans to start John Sullivan at quarterback with a backfield featuring Tom Shea Tom Bassano or Emmanuel Scata and Angelo Palmibo.

Calhoun Rocky Castellani University of Bridgeport Seaside Park Long Island Aggies Lou Saccone Hofstra College Hempstead, L.L Saccone John Sullivan Tom Shea Tom Bassano Emmanuel Scata Angelo Palimbo Bob Liskoski Ron Bender Carroll Britton Tom Negle Rudy Valentine Cal Pery Walt Drozeck Dennis Macklin Blair Marelli Vito Rallo

Calhoun Dominates Castellani For Metropolitan Title Fight

Rory Calhoun of White Plains outboxed Rocky Castellani over 10 rounds at Madison Square Garden, winning 9-1 on the AP score and 8-1-1 by another judge. Calhoun improves to 30-2-1 after a decisive victory as Castellani suffers his third defeat. The bout drew 3,000 fans with a $7,300 gross gate.

New York Rory Calhoun White Plains N. Y Rocky Castellani Madison Square Garden Atlantic City Calhoun Castellani Harry Kessler Rocky Hal Cave Harold Barnes Tony Castellano Associated Press Barnes Kessler Castellano Ring Magazine NBA Rory Calhoun Jedi Kiamesha Lake Doug Ford Bill Collins al Feminelli Ford Concord International Golf Club Mahopic PGA Jong Long Westchester Iland Connectcuut A. P Grostinger Castel Purchase Lans Claude Harmon Winged Foot Behin Mamroneck Mike Castell Lani Harmon

Football Scores From EGF Grid Show Mixed Results

Bridgeport 13, American International 34, North Carolina State 34, West Virginia 12, George Washington 0. Alabama State 12, Morehouse 0. Westchester State 39, Brexel Tech 8. Mississippi 50, Tulane 0. Milford Prep 31, Ridgefield 25. Bethel 1.

EGF. Bridgeport American “International Miamii North Carolina State West Virginia George Washington Alabama State Morehouse Westchester Biate Brexel_Tech Misassaippi Tulane Scholastic Milford Prep Brunawtek Ridgefield Bethel

Doubtful Nebraska starter for Syracuse clash

Lincoln Nebraska October 18 Coach Bill Jennings said four Nebraska players will miss tomorrow's game with Syracuse and a fifth is doubtful. Definite outs listed are quarterback Harry Tolly and ends Marlin Hilding Mike Lee and Bill Tuning. Guard Don Kampe has flu and will likely see little action.

Lincoln Neb Bill Jennings University of Nebraska Syracuse Harry Tolly Marlin Hilding Mike Lee Bill Don Kampe

Rector A A Battles Bull's Head Sunday

The Rector A A softball team plays the Bull's Head restaurant team tomorrow at 10 45 at Beardsley Park diamond No 2 Johnny Strachan and Satch Kearns will bat for the Rectors Frank Antonini and Don Caterson for Bull's Head in the battery Top batsmen for the Rectors are Johnny Maiocco Leo Maia and Tony Rodrigues The Bull's Head lineup relies on Charley Cino Augie Antonini and Agostino.

Ole Miss Romps Tulane 50 to 0 in New Orleans

Ole Miss crushed Tulane in a Southeastern Conference game 50 to 0 in New Orleans. Key scores came from Ray Brown, Bill Lott, LeRoy Reed and Don Williams as the Rebels dominated from early leads and stretched the margin through the third quarter.

New Orleans Bruisers University of Mississippi Tulane Green Wave Ole Miss Greenie Greenies Gene Newton Bill Lott Leroy Reed Tive Ray Brown Reed Newton Ken Lovelace Charlie Burke Rebels Bill Hurst Don Williams Hurst Cowboy Woodruff

Three Titles To Be Decided In College Grid Tilts

College football faces decisive day as Washington State seeks Rose Bowl bid against Oregon while Oklahoma State challenges Houston in the Missouri Valley title race and Pittsburgh aims for the Lambert Trophy against Army. Ensuing games across major conferences could alter rankings and bowl outcomes.

College Hugh Fullerton JR Associated Press Washington State Oregon Oklahoma State Houston Pittsburgh Army Oregon State Pacific Coast Tulsa Cincinnati Pitt Oklahoma California Nebraska Notre Dame Michigan State Purdue Spartans Kansas Texas A&m Texas Christian Ohio State Arkansas Minnesota Illinois Duke Wake Forest Iowa Wisconsin UCLA Auburn Georgia Tech Texas

Chillie Lee Wins Feature at Suffolk Downs

Norton Mercier sent Chillie Lee to the lead in the Walpole Purse at Suffolk Downs as the three year old gelding pulled away to win by one and three quarters lengths over Rockie Creek with Mr Marcey third. Gramar won race one and Dry Vermouth the second, producing a $243.40 daily double. Switch On heads the Puritain Handicap field of ten milers with 10,000 added.

Boston Norman Mercier Chillie Lee Suffolk Downs Rockie Creek Mr. Marcey Kujess O’keegan Fleet Bull Haydack Gramar Dry Vermouth Switch Star Rover Deep Thought Galdar Navratte Momus

Royals seek waivers on Forte rookie guard Forte

Cincinnati Royals announce waivers for rookie guard Chet Forte after he scored at Columbia University last season. Coach Bobby Wanzer praises Forte as a great shooter but notes the team lacks enough big men and worries about his defense as the roster trims to 10 before the season opener against the Syracuse Nationals on October 26 in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Royals Chet Forte Columbia University Chet Bobby Wanzer Wanzer Royals Syracuse Nats

Van Pelt Struck By Flu For Michigan in Northwestern Game

Michigan quarterback Jim Van Pelt reported ill with flu at the health center. Coach Bernie Oosterbaan said sophomore Stan Noskin will start against Northwestern. The team has been hit hard by flu with over two dozen players on the sick list and end Chuck Teuscher hospitalized.

Ann Arbor Mich Jim van Pelt Michigan University Health Center Bernie Oosterbaan Stan Noskin Wolverines Northwestern Chuck Teuscher

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