Stamford Leads State High School Football Race
Stamford Weaver of Hartford and Shelton top the Wassawitz scholastic trophy divisional race with Greenwich in a four way tie for fourth in the AA division. Stamford (1%) leads second place Warren Harding of Bridgeport (BA) by eight points as Harding trailed by trophy points on third place West Haven (4-0). In the A division Forestfield Public holds a wide lead, while Middletown and Stratford Public follow. Shelton (1) heads two undefeated RB divisions, ten points ahead of Wilby.
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Podorski Named President of Y Swimming Club
John Podorski was elected president of the Y M C A swimming club at the season's first meeting. Other officers named include Bob McCarthy as vice president Jim Church as secretary treasurer Augie Sapega as team manager and Joe Lucas as team captain.
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Lenny Gervals
Robert McCarthy
Yannigans Triumph Over Auburns in Wentfield Clash
The Bridgeport Yannigans beat the Auburns 12 to 7 at Wentfield. Bil Moran and Frank DeLuca sparked the Yannigans offense while Sam Buzzanca starred on defense in a hard fought football meeting.
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Johnny Murphy Named Boston Red Sox Scout
Johnny Murphy, a former Yankees reliever famed as a top fireman, was named a scout by Boston Red Sox general manager Joe Cronin. Edgar Smith was released. Murphy had 98 wins and 53 losses in his MLB career, mostly in relief for the Yankees and a brief Red Sox season.
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Navy Gains Momentum After Cornell Victory In Cold Season Outlook
Navy football rides a one game win streak fueling fan enthusiasm boosted by the Cornell win. Captain Dick Scott and fullback Dick Hawkins pace the offense with support from Dick Shimshak and Art Markel. Quarterbacks Baysinger and Horne show promise while Williams recovers from an ankle injury. Remaining schedule includes Penn Notre Dame Georgia Tech Penn State and Army as Navy faces road trips before Baltimore.
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Pro League Reports Rise in Attendance
Philadelphia Oct 21 AP National Football League attendance rose more than eight percent from 1946 levels. A one day record of over 200000 paid admissions across five games was set as Los Angeles Rams defeated the Chicago Cardinals, expanding undefeated ranks. Bell noted 674430 spectators attended 21 games this year versus 504996 at the same point in 1946.
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Toeless Ben Agajanian Boots 58 Yard Field Goal
Los Angeles Dons kicker Ben Agajanian, famed for losing four toes in a 1941 elevator accident, set an AFL conference record with an 58 yard field goal against Baltimore. He also has five field goals this season and four missing extra points overall, while Lou Groza trails with 17 field goals and 26 extra points.
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Steelers and Hollywood: kicking careers and claims of a hammer shot
The text discusses football figures tied to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1945 and Hollywood in 1846, with Aga Janian asserting there have been over 100 tries since 1945. He recalls being a standout junior college booter at Compton, California and explains his belief that his square striking surface enables harder, straighter kicks as part of his claim to foot in more effective kicking.
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Hilltopn Football Holds Evening Practice Sessions
The Hilltopn football team will practice tonight at 9 o'clock at the Middjen Street Boys' club. Another practice is set for Thursday at 6 o'clock. Players seeking games are asked to phone 6-0637.
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Fairfield Hockey Club Plans Postwar Season Meeting
The Fairfield Hockey Club meets tonight at 8 in the Fairfield town courtroom Reef Road to inventory club equipment. New members will join the Norwalk league roster. late arrivals miss first half league play. Joseph Wheeler Nick Szelagy and Joe Felner will be measured for uniforms. others may try out tomorrow or call 90808 for details.
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Cubs to Play 43 Exhibition Contests in 1948 Spring
The Chicago Cubs outlined a 43 game exhibition schedule for spring training 1948. Opening March 6 they face the White Sox in a three game set at Los Angeles. Browns play 15 games, White Sox 11, with Indians, Cardinals, and Oakland each three games. Pirates Giants Dodgers and Giants also on the slate. Training returns to Santa Catalina Island, California.
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Trojans Prepare for Stratford Clash Tonight Practice
The Fairfield Trojans drill at 7 30 tonight in the rear of the Fairfield Townie Club home as preparation for Sundays game with the Stratford Comets at Gould Manoy field.
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Orcutt Team Wins Third Straight Soccer Victory
The Orcutt Boys club soccer team defeated the University of Bridgeport 3 to 1 at Seaside Park. Botis starred for the victors with three goals, leading the win in a strong performance.
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