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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1954

Page

3

Royals Top Celtics 93 83 in exhibition thriller

Rochester Royals defeat Boston Celtics 93 to 83 to even the NBA exhibition series at six wins apiece overall and 3-2 in Connecticut. Spoelstra scored the final seven points as Sharman led Celtics with 21. Grannum 19, Barksdale 17 for Boston. Davies 15, McMahon 17 for Rochester. Incident halted play seven minutes in second period.

John Johansen Art Spoelstra Western Kentucky Rochester Royals Boston Celtics NBA Bridgeport Brass Recreation Center Jewish Community Center Rochester Royals Celtics Connecticut Bill Sharman Boston Bob Davies Fred Diente Spoelstra Sharman Bob Grannum Don Barksdale Bob Cousy Togo Palazzi Holy Cross College All Stars New York Knickerbockers Jack McMahon Davies Jim Davis Seton Hill Barksdale Gene Conley Milwaukee Braves Conley Christ’s Brannum Merri Coleman Barksdale c Sooelstrac MaCauler Ce Diute Davis McMahon Siif Patterson Cecher A Davies Sneare Eo MacGilvray Tanfloers Athena

Pro Grid Standings and This Week's Schedule

Green Bay versus Philadelphia in focus this week as standings shift. Sunday features Baltimore at Waslertes Detroit at Lea Argeles Chicago Bears at Francesco Pittsburgh at Chicago Casdina's New York at Cleveland.

Green Bay Philadelphia Aight Baltimore Waslertes Detroit Lea Argeles Chicago Bears Francesco Pittsburgh Chicago Casdina New York Cleveland Angeles Day's Beazus Sears

Milt. Sailors Take Nevins Trophy In Yacht Races

MILT. sailors rolled up 151 points in nine races to win the Nevins Intercollegiate Yacht Racing trophy at Great Neck N Y Kings Point took second with 138 followed by Webb Institute 116 Cornell 113 Catholic U 98 Pennsylvania 92 Yale 82 George Washington 81 and New York Maritime Academy 65.

Great Neck N. Y Milt Nevins Kings Point Webb Institute Cornell Catholic U Pennsylvania Yale George Washington New York Maritime Academy

Hockey Scores National League and American League

New York defeated Montreal 4 to 2 in the National League. Cleveland and Providence combined for a Pittsburgh 4 victory over Buffalo.

National League New York Cleveland & Providence Pittsburgh Bafalo

Collins Combine Triumphs In Junior City Football League

Collins Restaurant team defeated Paradise 21 Club 18 to 12 on Black Rock field for their second straight win. Brooklawn Trojans beat Trocadero Lions 20 to 0 at Seaside Park as Steve Torak, Al Tolmie, and Bud Hough led a strong ground game. Jean's Vagabonds had no game.

Collins’ Restaurant City Recreation Paradise 21 Black Rock Brooklawn Trojans Trocadero Lions Seaside Park Jean Collings Collins Jackie Rogers Jack LiChioma Paradise Club Bunny Burrows Leo Gibbons Jerry McDougall Joe Fitzpatrick Jack Rogers Burrows Frazer Fargiano Paradise Trojans Lions Steve Torak al Tolmie Bud Hough Brooklawn Tolmie Torak Hough Collins Restaurant Lumley Johnson Michalyick Tallia Seesis Rientz Bernardo Lachioma Arane Fitzpatrick Villano McDougall Civitelli CUB Gibbons Crabtree Sandowski Hagan Alonzo Webb Midin Centfr— Zmarzlar Backs — Frisbie Fargiang

George Wells Named Head of Y Ski Club

George Wells was reelected president of the YMCA Ski club at the annual meeting in the YMCA Park House. Other officers named include David Walchak as president Eleanor Shelton secretary and Lorraine Parmelee treasurer. The club will meet Wednesday at 8 pm with ski exercises and a film. A hayride is scheduled for Friday. The Ski club is enrolling new members and data may be obtained from the YMCA Program office.

George Wells Ymca Ski Club Ymca Park House David Walchak Eleanor Shelton Lorraine Parmelee YMCA

Poster Highlights Lane Conference Meet Scores and Names

Fragmentary OCR listing shows scores and names from a Southern Conference girls league event. Mentions Allen, Bonvier, Mills, Tippent, Delton, Sorenven, Kamp, Rowe, Pl, Hatky, Martelli, Guaman and other partial entries with final game on roll-off context and several numeric codes.

Kingswayy Allen Bonvier I Mills Tratt Sorenven Kamp Rowe Hardware Son Newfields Clark Martelli

Conerly Shines as Giants Top Redskins 24 7

New York Giants beat Washington 24 to 7 to forge a three way tie for first in the NFL Eastern Division. Chuck Conerly threw three touchdown passes and Ben Agajanian added field goals and extra points as New York rolled to victory despite Redskins’ stubborn defense and two later scores after late penalties. Washington had 17 first downs to New York’s 20 and 238 yards to 359.

New York New York Giants Philadelphia Pittsburgh Washington Redskins Chuck Conerly Ben Agajanian Bob Schnelker Buford Long Eddie Price Steelers Eagles Redskins Washington Giants Tom Landry Ron Goode Fredskins al Doron Ralph Felton Agajanian Conerly Schnelker Lone John Canaday Doron Agastenian Schneikerbee Price Billy Wells Michigan State Etedgnis Felton Schneiker Long Pricet San Francisco Y. A. Thttte San Francisco 49Ers Detroit Lions Lions Tom Dublinski Kezar 49Ers Detroit Dublinski Jim Doran Walker Tittle John Herry Johnson Joe Perry Johnson Soltau Billy Wilson McElhenny Bob Hoernschmeyer

Park City Skaters Win Multiple Titles in Danbury Meet

The Park City club held its first roller skating meet in the New England Roller Skating Association at Candlewood Arena Danbury with 16 teams participating. Diana Lynch and Ronald Crogoskie won intermediary style B Waltz, Silvio Serra and Jean Serra claimed Senior Tango barn dance, Carolyn Macklow and Joseph Bouchart won National Senior Kil lion dance, with several runners up in other divisions. Other teams included Lordship Skating Club Worcester and Danbury.

Park City New England Roller Skating Association Candlewood Arena Danbury Diana Lynch Ronald Crogoskie Silvio Serra Jean Serra Carolyn Macklow Joseph Bouchard Barbara Bakas Frank Boros Faith Prokop Frank Slosser Karen Lee Miriam Ambrosini William Kelly Lordship Skating Club Worcester Mass

Giaquinto's vs Collegians exhibition tonight

Giaquinto's Service Station basketball team meets Milford Collegians in an exhibition at 9 p.m. at the Orcutt Boys' Club gym. The matchup highlights a local club tilt as both squads seek an edge before upcoming league play.

Giaquinto Milford Collegians Orcutt Boys’ Club

Packers Top Colts 7 6 on Late Fumble Break

In Baltimore on October 24 the Green Bay Packers recovered a fumble at the seven yard line and scored in two plays to beat the Baltimore Colts 7-6. Kerkorian kicked two first half and third quarter field goals for Baltimore. Green Bay moved ahead on a Reid scoring run and Cone extra point.

Baltimore Green Bay Packers Baltimore Colts Gary Kerkorian Cols Green Bay Jorbn Hazvar Dave Hanner BR Howton Floyd Reid Fréd Cone Kerkorian Reid Cone

Newfields Lead In Men's Inter-Alley Bowling League

The pace setting Newfields swept three straight games from Westport in the feature match. A Beaudoin and L Cormier delivered strong pinning for Newfields. Milford Kingsway and Fairfield Academy split, while Subalpino won two of three against Black Rock.

Newfields Westport A. Beaudoin L. Cormier Bill Smith Milford Kingsway Fairfield Academy Subalpino Black Rock

Vagabond Team Trims Milford Indians 19 to 6

Jean's Vagabonds defeated the Milford Indians 19 to 6 in Milford. Ross Linthecum scored two touchdowns, Harry Palmeri added one, with Don Casey Pat Puzzo Gene O'Neil and Tony Mostron also starring. They drill Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. on Ellsworth street field before Sunday game in Danbury against the Rams.

Ross Linthecum Jean Harry Palmeri Don Casey Pat Puzzo Gene O'Neil Tony Mostron Ellsworth Street Danbury

Rams Beat Bears 42-38 In Western Clash Thriller

Los Angeles Rams rallied from behind to top the Chicago Bears 42 to 38 in a pivotal NFL contest. Tank Younger scored twice and Dan Towler three times as Norman Van Brocklin’s passing aided the comeback before a 48 174 crowd. Blanda crashed in 31 yard field goal and conversions highlighted Chicago’s scoring pot.

Los Angeles Paul Tank) Younger Dan Towler Chicago Bears Los Angeles Rams Rams Bears Younger Towler Blanda Norman van Brocklin George Blanda Chicago van Brocklin Éné Bob Boyd Jacade Hill McColl Stone Dooley Fears Richter

Sullivan Team Wins In Extra Innings At Gould Manor Field

Sullivan's Village Grill softball team beat Apizza Center 7 to 5 in extra innings in a Fairfield Old Timers league contest yesterday at Gould Manor field. Joé Virgaila Joe Horvath Emil Garafalo Rufus Bakér and Tom Skudlarék starred for Sullivan's side.

Sullivan Village Grill Apizza Center Gould Manor Field Joé Virgaila Joe Horvath Emil Garafalo Rufus Bakér Tom Skudlarék

Speedsters Beat Frog Pond in Beardsley Park Shootout

The Berkshire Baker Speedsters defeated the Frog Pond restaurant softball team 9 to 7 in a free hitting game at Beardsley Park yesterday. Johnny Soltis John Pyrch Bill Donlin and Ed Ochman led the Speedsters attack. Milt Vavrinec Ed Velky and Ed Dugan played well for Frog Pond.

Berkshire Baker Speedsters Frog Pond Restaurant Beardsley Park Johnny Soltis John Pyrch Bill Donlin Ed Ochman Milt Vavrinec Ed Vélky Ed Dugan Frog Pond

Y' CHESS CLUB MEETS

The Norwalk YMCA Chess club meets the Bridgeport Y Chess club tonight at eight. Robert Parker, president, leads the program and new members will be enrolled.

Norwalk YMCA Bridgeport “Y Robert Parker

Boston Lassies Triumph Over Fairfield Academy in Inter-Alley Match

In a Girls Inter-Alley bowling league night, Boston Lassies edged Fairfield Academy 2 1. Kingsway swept Holland, Black Rock led Subalipino, and ABC won two games as Bi Smith's team posted scores across multiple lanes. Detailed scores show Sherwood, Sterling, and Dalting among top contributors for their squads.

Boston Fairfield Academy Kingsway Holland Black Rock Subalipino ABC da Bi Smith Cuase Wack LM DelBene Fos Hingswat Holland Shomski Zamblli Boo Barbessi Rondeau Bill Smith Brown & TR SS Toma Randro Aleskie Iz SK Sa Verdack Perrine Marcin Melita Dee

Agents Busy Tonight at Bill Smith Alleys

The Purchasing Agents and Salesmen Bowling League resumes tonight at Bill Smith's alleys. Four matches are set: Locke versus Kelly, Spry versus Lane, Farrington versus Rise, and Bonney versus Bonnell.

Bill Smith Locke Kelly Spry Lane Farrington Rise Bonney Bonnell

Riccio Girls Triumph In Newfield Pin Loop

Riccio's Luncheonette with strong bowling by J Caselli and S Olsen took two of three from Pat's restaurant in the Newfield Girls AH Sponsored league yesterday. Yankee Drover Inn won two from Beardsley Pharmacy. Puritan Market won the odd game from Ochman's Appliance. Tom Thumb Conservatory edged Dizen to Construction two to one. Arctic Sports Shop beat Doyle and Martin two games in other matchups.

Riccio J. Caselli S. Olsen Pat's Restaurant Newfield Girls AH Yankee Drover Inn Beardsley Pharmacy Puritan Market Ochman Tom Thumb Conservatory Dizen Arctic Sports Shop Doyle Martin

Chiefs Lead Junior Division With Four Wins In Sterling House

The Chiefs sit atop the Junior division with a 4 and 0 record in Sterling House Touch Football. Garden Midgets lead the Midget division at 2 and 0. Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians homered in each American League Park during the 1954 season.

Chiefs Sterling House Garden Midgets Larry Doby Cleveland Indians

Browns Beat Cardinals 35 3 Amid Rough Defense

Cleveland Browns dominated the Chicago Cardinals 35 3 at Comiskey Park as Otto Graham passed for a TD and ran for two more. Maurice Bassett added two catches and 58 rushing yards to fuel the Browns’ second win in the title chase, while Pat Summerall kicked a field goal for the Cardinals.

Chicago Otto Graham Cleveland Browns Chicago Cardinals Cardinals Browns Comiskey Park Graham Maurice Bassett Langston University Oklahoma Bassett Ollie Matson Cleveland Pat Summerall Lamar McHan Matsona Os Browns Lavelli Groza Cardinal Summerall

Marshall Cole Wins Adult Archery Shoot at Sterling Park

Marshall Cole captured the Sterling House Adult Archer's Columbian Round Shoot in Sterling park Saturday with 52 of 54 on the final end, winning by 28 points over Joe Scanlon. Don Wood finished third. other top 15 include Ellison, Croteau, Coughlin, Francis, Sixson, Knepler, Lion, Sisson, Ross, Ellison, Ebelhare, and Scanion. The club will hold another shoot at Stirling park next Saturday. Barney Spinella of Brooklyn posted a 192 grand average in the American Bowling Congress from 1919 to 1941.

Marshall Cole Sterling House Sterling Park Cole Joe Scanlon Don Wood Dick Ellison Ben Croteau Jim Coughlin Jack Francis Earl Sixson Sy Knepler Jim Lion Doreen Sisson Dick Ross Jim Ellison Chuck Ebelhare Paul Scanion Stirling Park

Fathers Club Meeting at Bullare Havens Tech

The Fathers club of Bullare Havens Technical School meets November 1 at 7 30 pm in the Tech cafeteria. All members are urged to attend as several important business matters will be discussed. President Louis Naveke will preside.

Fathers Club Bullare Havens Technical School Tech Louis Naveke

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