Graziano Honored After Boxings Big Night in Danbury
World middleweight champion Rocky Graziano received an ecstatic ovation as he entered the Danbury arena hosted by promoter Pete Montesi. Graziano, recently cleared by boxing authorities for past bribe allegations, thanked fans before departing. In bouts, Fiddle Diake defeated Ray Cipie in the feature, Minotte beat Pactfuchta, Quinlan stopped Bennett, Borys outpointed Martin, Jenkins beat Jones, Overtree drew with Delahey, while Berlenbach served as host.
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Denver
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Wenn
Nak
Diake
Meriden
Ray Cipie
Stamford
Chitte
Charlie Bennett
Waterbury
Mike Borys
Bridgeport
Eddie Martin
Naugatuck
Bob Jenkins
Beach Jones
Walt Overtree
Ken Delahery
Danbury
Yale Faces Springfield After Tough Wisconsin Scrimmage
New Hansen, Oct. 21 AP reports Yale football players, who lost about 10 pounds, are close to normal as they prep for a mid season breather before Saturday's game with Springfield. Weatt Hansen suffered a twisted ankle but is not expected to miss the Springfield tilt. Yale plans to prepare for Dartmouth next week while Springfield tests Odell's depth with third and fourth stringers likely to see most action.
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Prehiile
Nadhenny
Blue
Dartmouth
Princeton
Harvard
Western Jacksons to Train Ahead of Westport Clash
The Western Jacksons football squad will hold a workout tonight and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the rear clubhouse area as preparation for Sunday’s encounter with the Westport Advertisers.
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Yale coach Odell says Badgers deprived Yale of score
New London Oct 21 AP head coach Howard Odell of Yale football contends Yale was denied a touchdown in the 9-0 Bowl loss to Wisconsin. He cited a defender intercepting a Yale pass at the Wisconsin 5 and fumbling, with a Yale recovery behind the goal line, as shown in running film. He also announced plans to start Art Fitzforall at fullback against Springfield, noting Levi Jackson is slow to shape up.
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Wilaconsin
Blue Monday reveals smiles for two grid mentors
Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance luncheon notes two coaches with winsome smiles Norman Daniels of Wesleyan and Dan Jessee of Trinity. Howie Odell Yale's quarterback laments sleep loss after a hard loss to Wesleyan. Odell cites Jackson and Roderick yardage gaps and reflects on Yale's season pace and near-miss against Cornell. Navy’s victory over Cornell is highlighted.
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Odell: Yale squad cheated out of key score, Wisconsin
Odell hinted at room conversations that Yale felt cheated by officiating in a game versus Wisconsin, claiming a pass interception and incomplete call affected the outcome. He noted players carried fatigue after a tough Saturday, with Prehiile and Nadhenny exhausted, and predicted heavy tests ahead against Dartmouth, Princeton, and Harvard.
Trinity End Shift Draws Coach Praise Amid Injuries
Tommy Ponasnile once an end now at tackle earns praise from Coach Dan Jossce as Trinity’s unbeaten squad copes with a spate of injuries. Norman Daniels highlights star end Jim Burton, while Connecticut’s Joe Chiatinn laments a large injury list. Christian reports 16 sidelined players including Jink DiZonze. others like Jim Kalser and Ray Stoviak comment on the team’s struggles and revival efforts at Arnold.
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Harding
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Joe Chiatinn
Connecticut
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Jink DiZonze
Jim Kalser
New Britain
Offiats
Montclair
Ray Stoviak
Arnold
Allegheny College Completes Perfect Tennis Record
Allegheny College at Meadville Pennsylvania compiled a perfect tennis record last season by winning all nine matches. The team showed strong form across the season under the program’s guidance.
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Monaghan Wins Dull Flyweight Title Bout in London
In Harringay Arena last night Rinty Monaghan defeats Dadu Marino by 15 round decision amid boos. Despite two knockdowns by Marino, Monaghan is judged ahead on points as crowd and British critics split on the result. Marino’s infighting and relentless pressure contrasted with Monaghan’s hit and run tactics for a controversial world title claim.
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Associated Press
Bridgeport Athletica to Begin Drills at Boys' Club
Bridgeport Athletica will start basketball drills soon at the Middle Street Boys' club. The North Enders lineup includes Tony Rodregious Ed Macciocca Lou Plummer Tom Casimirio Bud Hannon and George Saccone.
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North Enders
Tony Rodregious
Ed Macciocca
Lou Plummer
Tom Casimirio
Bud Hannon
George Saccone
Pheasant Shooting Opens Season Across Danbury District
Hunters across Danbury district report modest success on opening day. Bridgeport men Walter Kaslow Joseph Petersanno and Joseph Sciortino bagged three pheasants, while Don Pike Dave Hodgeson and Ed Williams also scored in various local spots. Clarence Randall and his brother each claimed birds in Long Hill area and Trumbull reporter Charles Bowers topped limits. Louis Scirocco added a single pheasant, one of this year’s birds, in the same region. Governor McConaughy paused activity until rain aids fire danger.
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Joseph Petersanno
Joseph Sciortino
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Pequot Fish and Game Club
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Long Hill
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Charles Bowers
Trumbull
Louis Scirocco
Rooney Victors in New Britain boxing card
Irish rover Rooney and other lightweights fought through a chaotic program at Stanley Street rink in New Britain. Shamus McGray and Danny Ruggerio battled to a 10 round draw judged 28 to 24 for McGray by Referee Hughie Devynn. Rooney scored a fourth round technical knockout over Billy Banks, while Bob Miller won by knockout over Chet Horstack in the second. Three semi pro bouts opened the card before the main events.
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Shamus McGray
Cleveland
Danny Ruggiero
New York
Stanley Srent
Hughie Devynn
Alugfo
Devlin
McCray
Ruggerio
Jimmy Rooney
Bridgeport
Billy Banks
Banks
Bob Miller
Chet Horstack
Horstack
Kunkel's Tops League With 16 Wins in Metropolital Bowling
Kunkel's leads the Metropolitan league with 16 wins and no losses as four matches set for Main Alleys tonight. Scheduled games include Call's Cleaners against Tom Thumb Restaurant, Kunkel's versus Butcher Supply, Issac's versus Motor Mart, and Deninger's versus Red E. Tool.
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Motor Mart
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Red E. Tool
Touch-Football Loop Shifts with Narrow Ranger Win
The Rangers edged the Demons 14 to 12 in Sterling Park. Charlie Karpua scored a safety for the Rangers, securing the margin. In a Midget league, the Rockets beat the Tigers 7 to 0 with Buddy Russell’s TD. Today Clover Leafs meet Seca Hawk Juniors and Hot Shota face the Hawkeyes.
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Hot Shota
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Fights Last Night Across Several Cities
Boxing results reported with multiple fighters from New York Milwaukee Newark Philadelphia Baltimore and beyond. Several bouts ended in outpoints autpoints draws and one near knockdown performance noted with varied percentages and locations including Brooklyn Philadelphia Denver and Chicago.
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Thalfimore
Rubber Duck Pin Bowling League Forming at Boston Alleys
A newly organized Rubber Duck Pin bowling league will be formed Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Boston alleys. Four teams have already entered and any other teams interested phone 4-2822.
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Bulldogs Triumph 6-0 Over Vikings at Seaside Park
The Bulldogs defeated the Vikings 6 to 0 at Seaside Park. Dilaigo intercepted a pass and returned it for the game’s only score. Teams wishing games with the Bulldogs phone 6-128.
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Holbrook Becker to Meet Billings Lenihan Tonight
A semi pro boxing program in Bridgeport features Georgia Becker and Vic Holbrook facing George Lenihan and Roughhouse Al Billings in a two out of three falls main event. Two referees including George Wilcheski ensure order. undercard matches headline Italian Fritz Ziepfried vs Tony Martinell and Michele Leone vs Al Alexander.
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Knights of Columbus Hall
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Vic Holbrook
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al Billings
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Billings
George Wilcheski
Becker
Tony Martinell
Italy
Fritz Ziepfried
New York
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al Alexander
Hilltops Meet Fairfield Bulldogs For First In League
The Hilltops and Fairfield Bulldogs clash for first place in the Middle Street Royal Club Senior Basketball League on Wednesday night. Hilltops remain undefeated after last week’s 88 to 42 victory over the North End Scranton Minors, as other league leaders opened their seasons with wins and Wolverines face Martin’s Speedsters in the feature game.
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Middle Street Royal Club
North End Scranton
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Oinkhands
Maetti'sa Guitar
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NOM Cougars
Sonor
Lee
Valley Wipers
L ' Iq
Scranton
Valley
Plyerkove
Jenters Va Scranton
Arnold Back Injured Milord Milford?
Arnold college faces a pivotal football clash with New Britain State Teachers next Friday night hinging on star back Frank Richiedel's injured ankle. The Wentfield Massachusetts native, a key tackler, may be unable to play after a Hartwick game loss, threatening Arnold's chances against their longtime foe.
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Arnold College
New Britain
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Cards and Cubs Lead Mixed Bowling Loop
The Cards and Cubs top the mixed bowling league standings with matches tonight at Newfield Lays. Scheduled games include Cubs vs Cards Reds vs Giants Phils vs Browns Braves vs Yanks Tigers vs Pirates.
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Cyte Tre
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Dusty Pinners Active In Y M C A League Tonight
The B Division of the Y M C A Industrial bowling league faces a full night at Black Rock alleys. Matches include Warner Brothers vs Bullards, Heppenstal vs Acme Shear, Bridgeport Moulded Products vs General Electric, and Metropolitan Radyva vs Moore Tool. Standings show several teams vying for top spots as the league proceeds.
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Acme Shear
Bridgeport
Heppenstall
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Singia Ind
Smith Will Bid For P.G.A. Berth
Detroit October 21 Horton Smith the Detroit Golf club pro and veteran of pro golf discussed a possible bid for the presidency of the Professional Golfers Association He said he would accept if elected and would work to improve operating procedures and term limits for officers He noted he has friends who felt he should state his position clearly and that he would strive to advance the association and the game without seeking political advantage
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Augusta
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Pep Fights Barriere in Portland Title Defense
Willie Pep of Hartford, featherweight champion, boxed Jorn Barriere of Montreal in a ten rounder at the Exposition building in Portland. Pep, who previously defeated Barriere in Hartford, appeared sharper each outing and was seen as likely to have to earn his money tonight.
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Michigan Ranked No 1 in AP Poll After Northwestern Win
Michigan leads the nation in the AP poll with Notre Dame close behind as Texas and California also appear in the top five. The race for the national title remains unsettled with several teams holding potential upsets and key upcoming games including Michigan versus Minnesota and Notre Dame versus Town. The Auburn football squad will hold a workout tonight at 6:30 at Beechwood.
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