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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1957

Page

16

Steinkraus Leads U S Team in 69th National Horse Show

Bill Steinkraus of Westport captains the U S equestrian squads as the 69th National Horse Show opens November 5 at Madison Square Garden. The Yale alum seeks top jumps honors after global success, including the 1956 King George V Cup in London. Fairfield County riders and favorites from Greenwich, Norwalk, and Darien enter multiple classes, with riders such as George Morris and Joseph Sclafani fielding entries.

Bill Steinkraus Westport United States Madison Square Garden Steinkraus U. S London Fairfield County George Morris New Canaan War Bride Joseph Sclafani Greenwich Millerton Joseph Hale Allan A. Dale Joan Draper Hessie Bulkley Elizabeth Few Robert Mele Vernon K. Roux Betsy Marion Kellam Darien Edwin Neville Springdale Lynn Salinger Hank Mina Carla Leet

Yale Colgate ski club meeting and Yale Colgate game preview

The YMCA Ski Club meets tonight at the Y on Park Avenue with a program led by Richard Chantland of Brownville and features Ivy League rushing yardage highlights. Rick Randall of the Red Raiders is noted as a key performer in the Yale Colgate matchup.

Yale-Colgate Rick Randall Red Raiders Randall YMCA Locust Valley Gram

Celtics Dominate Hawks 115 90 In Openers Duel

Boston led St. Louis 54 51 at halftime and pulled away in the final two periods. Bob Cousy scored 24 including a 12 point surge in the fourth. Bill Russell added 20 as the Celtics beat the Hawks 115 90. Pettit led St Louis with 26 points while Macauley had 24.

ST. Louis Bostion Celtics St. Louis Hawks Bob Cousy Bill Russell Champs Hawks Boston Cousy Bob Pettit Easy Ed Macauley Russell Celtic Ramsey Marting Tsirpoulos

Hawks conquer Bruins in Chicago win 2-1

Chicago Hawks beat Boston Bruins 2-1 at home to stay unbeaten on home ice. Rookie Bobby Hall credited with the first goal but Bruins defenseman Jack Bionda carried in the winner. Nesterenko tied and Horvath scored on a power play as Chicago gains in NHL standings.

Chicago Chicago Hawks Boston Bruins Bobby Hall Hawks Jack Bionda Bruins Don Simmons Hull Bionda Eric Nesterenko Black Hawk Rudy Horvath Boston New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens Hawk Glenn Hall Simmons

YMCA Table Tennis Trials Tonight For Three YM Teams

The YMCA Boys department will hold table tennis tryouts tonight at 7 pm. Three teams will represent the Y across grammar school grades 4-6 junior high 7-9 and high school 10-12 entering Inter Agency and State YMCA leagues. Last year’s participants include George Hangos Skirman Rastas Anatol Mihailoff Juan Lopez and several others.

YMCA George Hangos Skirman Rastas Anatol Mihailofff

Dusty YMCA Industrial Recreation Dinner Set for Thursday

The 14th annual YMCA Industrial Recreation dinner will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Bridgeport Brass Recreation Centre. Activities include trophy presentations by Kenneth W. Beaudin and Bradford N. Warner with city awards by Fred R. Lucas, and a guest list featuring Mayor McLevoy and community leaders. The Rev. John Filip will deliver the invocation.

YMCA Bridgeport Brass Recreation Centre Gleen L. Laudenslager Henry V. Abbot Memorial Raybestos Kenneth W. Beaudin Ymca Industrial Recreation Committee Bradford N. Warner Ymca Industrial Recreation Council Fred R. Lucas John Filip St. Joseph's Church

Hockey scores and standings from Chicago league evening

The Chicago National League hockey page lists multiple matches and standings including Dictaphone and Brass teams. General Electric and Singer also appear with notable results, plus YMCA Industrial Bowling results and team totals across several divisions.

Einger Miz A Rasybestos Fi Brass Cop Nice Dictaphone General Electric Harvey Hubbell total—Brass Total mii High Ymca Industiial Newfield Jenkins Brass Allison Mia Freminston Ravhestos Ind Tekor Afargala Jenkins S.N.E. Tel Remington Rand Lycoming

Pastrano Beats Richardson In London Boxing Lesson

Willie Pastrano of New Orleans outboxed Dick Richardson in a ten round heavyweight bout at Harringay Arena. Pastrano weighed 188 1 2 pounds to Richardson 199, earning a decisive points win and extending his knockout-free streak. The victory calms talk of an English rematch and fuels a potential title shot against Patterson.

London Willie Pastrano New Orleans Britain Dick Richardson Pastrano Richardson Harringay Arena Floyd Patterson Roy Harris Cut and Shoot Tex Patterson Tommy Little Jack Solomons New York Igoo States Angelo Dundee

Huskies prep for Delaware as injuries ease

UCONN gridiron squad holds intra-squad scrimmage with coach Bob Ingalls reporting satisfaction despite three regulars and a reserve end sidelined from the Maine game. Absent were guard Bill Walken, end Ray Manion, tackle Paul Scagnelli and reserve end Barry OConnell as the Huskies look to Delaware next Saturday.

Paul Scagnelli Barry O'Connell

Szuzina Boyd Rematch Televized Title Bout Set

TV boxing fans await a national rematch between Frank Szuzina and Bobby Boyd at War Memorial Auditorium Syracuse on Wednesday night. Boyd seeks a comeback after a 1960s career high and recent wins while Szuzina, with 41 wins and 28 KOs, aims to extend his success against a poised challenger. The bout uses a round scoring system with two judges and a referee, plus an augmented point format to avoid a draw.

Syracuse N.Y War Memorial Auditorium Frank Szuzina Soo” Zena Bremen Germany Bobby Boyd Chicago Miami Beach Boyd Joey Giardello Cleveland Tony Anthony Gene Fullmer Holly Mims Eduardo Lausse Eddie Demars Rocky Castellani Willie Vaughn Szuzina Randy Sandy Suzy

Local Ohio League Lineup Sets Tonight’s Boxing Card

Fairfield County 535 League features teams like Madison Motors Apex Top Sears Roebuck and Lupe’s Drug in standings. Notable boxing notes mention plans to sign for a Spieser versus Watnes title bout in Detroit in January with Michigan boxing commission officials arranging the contract.

Black Rock Staodines Marsilio's Rene Fission Beverages Mastri's Insurance Tairfield Fuel Airfield Lumber c Ulton Clothiers Agers Uantytaman Spieser Watnes Moore Detroit Con- Exide Taatters Palle Ison Ee Cme Jack Deadwoods Waters Charley Johnson Tqe Mogte Madison Motors Apex Sears Roebuck Amana Benn Leer Nosle & Martin King Cole Resista Lupe Teague Recouds Lind Singke Vargo DiMatteo Madizon Motor

Golden Music Wins at Suffolk Downs

Golden Music, the 21 to 10 favorite, nosed out Blue Jim to win the featured Boston Town and Country Club purse at Suffolk Downs. Blue Jim led midrace but faded in the stretch as Golden Music surged clear, with Fleeting Cloud close for show. Final six furlongs in 1:13-15. payoffs: Golden Music 6.20 4.40 3.20. Blue Jim 17.20 8.60. Fleeting Cloud 6.80.

Boston Golden Music Blue Jim Suffolk Downs Montello Fleeting Cloud Pipe of Peace

LeBaron Proves Critics Wrong In NFL Pitching Parade

Washington notes Eddie LeBaron the Redskins quarterback has a standout season despite critics who doubted his size. He completed 38 of 59 passes for 627 yards with six TDs and only three interceptions, while Washington's offense and defense push toward strong totals. Coach Joe Kuharich praises LeBaron as highly intelligent and capable of dismantling defenses, citing plays against the Giants and Cardinals that showcase his improved passing and strategic vision.

Washington Eddie LeBaron Mite Washington Redskins Redskins LeBaron Houdini NFL Smaill Joe Kuharich Kuharich New York Giants Eddie John Carson Steve Meilinger Jim Podoley Chicago Cardinals Carson Meilinger Pedoley Cardinal Joe Korea Mickey Rooney

Maryland Terrapins Practice Focusing on Tennessee Single Wing

Maryland coach Tommy Mont led a 90 minute scrimmage in College Park with emphasis on stopping Tennessee unfamiliar single wing attack. Mont warned the Volunteers are a sound team and noted that defending the single wing requires time. He also flagged flu concerns with Fullback Jim Boyce out sick and quarterback John Fritsch down with a cold.

College Park Tommy Mont Maryland Tennessee Mont Volunteers Casey Jim Boyce John Fritsch

Offensive leaders surge as Iowa, Colorado, Utah lead college stats

Iowa, Colorado and Utah pace major college offense with Colorado boasting top rushing and total offense figures. Oklahoma climbs into top ten after a 47-0 win as Iowa and Michigan State see mixed results. Mississippi and Duke ranked near Colorado in rushing.

Associated Press Iowa Colorado Utah Kansas State Colorado Buffs Oklahoma Kansas Sooners Sooner Utah State Buffs K. State Wiscons Michigan State Purdue Mississippi Duke Towa Hawkeyes Washington State Wisconsin Ohio State Arizona State South Carolina Minnesota Boston University

Mariles Victor In Horse Show Victory

Mexico's Humberto Mariles and Mount Chihuahua won the third international jumping event at the 12th Pennsylvania national horse show in Harrisburg, earning 10 points toward the American Horse Show Association trophy and giving Mexico the lead with 25 team points. Jorge Lucardi of Argentina took second, and Capt. Leopoldo Rojas of Chile finished third as England and the United States trailed. The event featured 10 jumps with two points per clear round and timed finals.

Harrisburg Pat Brigi Humberto Mariles United States Argentina Chile Ireland Canada Mariles Jorge Lucardi Baturro Leopoldo Rojas England

Trinity Cagers Open 1957-58 Schedule With MIT Dec 7

Trinity College announces a 16 game 1957-58 basketball schedule under interim coach Jay McWilliams, replacing sabbatical-absent Ray Odsting. The lineup includes Worcester Tech, Williams, Coast Guard, Wesleyan, Tufts, Clark, Union, Bowdoin, Amherst, Stevens Tech, Middlebury, and more with several away games.

Hartford Trinity College Asting Karl Kurth Jr Jay McWilliams Ray Odsting McWilliams Trinity Alfred University Worcester Tech Williams Coast Guard Wesleyan Tufts Cathy Clark Mass Union Bowdoin Amherst Stevens Tech Middlebury

Ip Polito to Meet Tibbs in 10 Round Welter Bout

New York October 22 The York state athletic commission approved a 10 round welterweight bout between Frankie Ip Polito of New York and Tommy Tibbs of Boston. The fight is set for next Monday night at St. Nicholas Arena.

New York The York State Athletic Commission Frankie Ippolito Tommy ‘Tibbs Boston St. Nicholas Arena

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