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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1957

Page

8

Meadow Lands Wins Rich Pace at Roosevelt Raceway

Meadow Lands driven by Del Miller won the Messinger Stake at Roosevelt Raceway, finishing 2.05 for the final dash. Nyland Hanover placed second after leading early, Adios Express took third as 24,977 spectators watched the $100,084.31 event with Meadow Lands earning $36,030.35.

Westbury N. Y Meadow Lands Messinger Nyland Hanover Adios Express Torpid Wasl Roosevelt Raceway Morris Eden del Miller Hugh Grant Bradford Miller Nyland Hanover

Giants and Redskins Set for Sunday Clash in New York

The New York Giants host the Washington Redskins at Yankee Stadium Sunday kickoff 2 05 pm Eastern. New York tied with Cleveland for first in the Eastern Conference after a 24 20 win over Washington and leads the series 26 15 1. A large crowd expected with weather forecast favorable and more than 30 000 seats to go on sale at 11 am Sunday.

New York Giants Washington Redskins Yankee Stadium Giants Cleveland Redskins New York Los Angeles San Francisco Midwest Detroit Coliseum Chiago Bears Kezar Stadium National Football Leagues Chicago Cardinals Comiskey Park Green Bay Baltimore Municipal Stadium Bears Rams Pittsburgh Philadelphia Browns Cardinals Washington Detroit Lions Colts Milwaukee Eagles Chicago Bears

St James Bowlers Lead with Strong Team Performance

St James Bowler team led by Bob Kopnicky 368 total to sweep three games from Assumption bowlers at Boston alleys and hold top spot with 18 wins 3 losses. Al Gelozin 352 paced Stratford as St Michaels edged St Anns. Sam Mauro 362 aided Sacred Heart in a narrow win over Holy Cross. John Maloney 386 supported St Patrick’s three straight over St Cyrils. Joe Kochiss 263 and Lou Mongillo 365 highlighted Father Joseph’s and Holy Rosary’s clean sweeps.

Bob Kopnicky St. James Assumption Pinners Boston Alleys Stratfordites St.Michaels St. Michaels St. Ann’s al Gelozin Steve Swarney West Enders Sacred Heart Holy Cross Sam Mauro Joe Yurof Hosers John Nep St. Stephens Joe Kochissr St. Stephen's John Maloney

Unclear Football Scores and Local Names from Fragment

Fragmentary score report lists multiple teams and places including College in Milan and Kansas with unclear digits. Mentions St Marys Sacred Heart Andrew Warde New Canaan Medden and Los Angeles parts. overall details and contexts are missing due to damaged OCR.

Llege Aridgewort Milan Kansas Gleave Siem San Diego J. C Los Angeles

Pro Basketball Scores Mouse 109 Philadelphia 85

A single game result shows Mouse defeating Philadelphia with a 109 to 85 score. The matchup stands as the only scheduled pro basketball contest reported.

Philadelphia

Miami Provides Easy 48-6 Victory Over Kansas

Miami Hurricanes rout Kansas Jayhawks 48-6 at the Orange Bowl as quarterback Fan Curci shines with two rushing touchdowns and a 7 yard pass, guiding a late-season surge in front of 33,280 fans. Miami gains 420 rushing yards while Kansas musters 45 on the ground.

Miami Fla Curci Hurricanes Kansas Jayhawks Kansas Strauch Sandie Curc Drum Stewart Guttman Mitchell Varone Dangel

Bridgeport Giants to Play Springfield Sunday at Went Field

The Bridgeport Giants meet the Springfield Little Devils Sunday at 2 p.m. on Wentfield. Bridgeport was light on booking earlier, while Springfield was signed to fill the opener. The Giants hold four wins in five games this season and have defeated the New Haven Rams Wethersfield State Prison New London Pequots and the Auburns.

Bridgeport Giants Springfield Little Devils Wentfield Giants Springfield Bridgeport New Haven Rams Wethersfield State Prison New London Pequots Auburns Holyoke Mass

Hunter College Tops Fairfield U Harriers in Race

Hunter College defeated Fairfield University 25 to 30 at Van Cortlandt Park New York with Vogel of Hunter finishing first in 27 38 Connor of Fairfield placed second Fairfield freshmen edged Hunter freshmen 29 to 31 The meet featured mixed results and several listed times from both teams with fragmented OCR readouts across finishers.

Hunter College Fairfield University Harriers van Cortland Park New York Vogel Hunter Connor Fairfield Fairfield U Begardy Gallagher Cuskely Barry Harthill Shea

Rochester fence and Crevetans clash in league hockey match

Rochester fence team defeated New Maron 3 to 1 as Crevetans edged RIT in a tight Ric an league game.

Rochester Co ‘ Fence Crevetans Yepeseipala New Maron

Andrew Warde Edges New Canaan 7–6 For Second Win

Andrew Warde High school stays unbeaten in two, edging New Canaan Rams 7 to 6 at Mead Memorial Park. Quarterback Ben Slesinsky converted the extra point after a second period score to provide the deciding margin, as Dick Kardos scored for New Canaan and Haberman had a late scoring threat washed out by penalties.

New Canaan Ben Slesinsky Andrew Warde Rams Mead Memorial Park Eagles Dick Kardos Slesinsky Joe Sikorski Pete DeVenere Pete Deane Warde Dick Haberman

Maxwell Lichardus Lead Hesperia Open Golf Standings

Maxwell from Odessa Texas and Lichardus of Hillside New Jersey led midway in the $15,000 Hesperia Open at Hesperia California with 134s, one under par. Ford, Finsterwald tied for 2nd at 136, while several players including Littler Goosie and Venturi followed at 137.

Hesperia Calif Billy Maxwell Odessa Tex Babe Lichardus Hillside N. J Doug Ford Mohopac I N Gene Littler el Cajon J. C Goosie Knoxville Tenn Littler Lichardus Houston Maxwell Boynton Florida Be Wininger Wits Bobo Lichardus Hillside N. J Don Finsterwald Pls Segh Mohanac Retamete J Goosle Tent el Cajon Calif Ken Venturi San Francisco Frank Boynton Orlando Fla Moon ‘Mullins Calll Arnold Palmer Latrabe Pa Ed Oliver Canton Mass Gordon Oliver Alliance Ohio Tom Nieporte Cin Ohio Ernie Vossler Midland Mike Souchak Grossingers Ro Winlinger

Bowlers Meet Today in Transporta tion League Meeting

A Transporta tion Bowling league meeting is set for this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Duke Cozza's Newfield Bowling Center. Joe Carr and Dom Aliano will oversee the event and organize arrangements.

Transportation Bowling League Duke Cozza Newfield Bowling Center Joe Carr Dom Aliano

Old Timers League to Convene in Park City

The newly formed Park City Old Timers League will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mary’s home. Elizabeth, Ann, Susan and Fred Altieri are among those named. London and Edna Avenue are mentioned in a list of names for girls this year. Anyone wishing to join should be reported.

Park City Old Timers League Elizabeth Ann Susan

Martinez to meet Tiscareno in 10 rounds Nov 16

Hollywood reports Vince Martinez of Patterson N J the nation's No 2 welterweight has signed to box Ramon Tiscareno of Tuarez Mex in a 10 round bout at Hollywood Legion stadium on November 16.

Hollywood Vince Martinez Patterson N.J Hollywood Legion Stadium Ramon Tiscareno Tuarez Mex

Russo Wins Unanimous 10-Round Decision At Garden

New York October 25 Johnny Russo won a unanimous decision over Gale Kerwin in a light weight bout at Madison Square Garden. Russo used a sharp left jab throughout the fight, scoring a knockdown in the sixth and earning a 6-5 edge on the judges. Kerwin from Valley Stream fought well in his Garden main event debut and pressed the action in early rounds.

New York Johnny Russo Gale Kerwin Madison Square Garden Russo Young Kerwin Johnny Gale Kerwin Valley Stream N. Y Garden Busso Ottawa Ont Sonny Boy Williams Washington, D. C Paolo Rosi Rosi Williams

Syracuse Nationals Dominate Warriors in Home Opener

Syracuse Nationals beat Philadelphia Warriors 103 to 85 in Syracuse Nats first home win of the season. Kerr led with 22 points and 11 rebounds as Costello added 18 and Syracuse stretched a halftime lead to 86-59 after a 29 point third period.

Syracuse N. Y Syracuse Nationals National Basketball Association Philadelphia Warriors John Kerr Nats Kerr Larry Costello Philadelphia Neil Johnston Warriors Syracuse Philadelthia Schayes Arfain el Palazzi Graboskiy Holup Saulds

City Kickers Clash With Brooklyn S C Sunday

Bridgeport City Soccer club meets Brooklyn Sports Club in a Premier Division match at Glorieta Manor field. Bridgeport restarts with Norman Duffy Mike Wilson and John Doherty in the lineup.

Bridgeport City Brooklyn Glorieta Manor Field Bridgeport Norman Duffy Mike Wilson John Doherty

Stratford Meets Unbeaten Hamden in City Showdown

Stratford faces Hamden as flu illness disrupts Stratford lineup and Norwalk High cancels a game. Harding vs Bassick looms in the Metropolitan Bridgeport conference with key players sidelined but the city title still within reach for Stratford and Hamden.

John Johansen Norwalk High School Roger Ludlowe Fairfield Norwalk Fairfield County Harding Bassick Hedges Memorials

Bridgeport Freshmen Hit Road in Busy Friday slate

Bridgeport Freshmen travel today in a non league schedule with four other local attractions. Fairfield Prep hosts Notre Dame of West Haven at Alumni Field. Stratford’s North Paraders play Hamden at Longbrook Park. Milford meets Black Knights of Stamford at Washington Field. Bullard-Havens Tech eyes first win vs Danbury High at Osborn Street Field.

Bridgeport Fairfield Prep Notre Dame West Haven Alumni Field Fairfield Stratford North Paraders Ham Den Longbrook Park Milford Indians Stamford Black Knights Washington Field Bullard-Havens Tech Danbury Osborne Street Lou Saccone University Bassick Harding Dean Junior College Lions P.m Franklin Mass Andrew Warde Hugh Bay Long Island Aggies Bobj Passanto Herbing Joe Witkewics Harrington West End Central Stala Johnny Gennette Pete Borgman Johnny Condon Johnny Tower Tony Wiensche Borgman Staples Tower Bullard

Ramblers top Blades 3-1 in opening EHL game

Philadelphia Ramblers defeated the New Haven Blades 3-1 in the Eastern Hockey League season opener before 3,084 fans. Rookie George Mlyenchuk assisted Jim Moore on the first goal, then Toby Black scored to make it 2-0 early, as the Ramblers seized control in less than two minutes.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Ramblers New Haven Blades George Mylenchuck Jim Moore Toby Black Ramblers

Steinkraus And Wiley Star in Horse Show

At Harrisburg United States riders Steinkraus and Wiley led a high level show with faultless rides in key events. England trailed as Mexico Canada and Argentina followed with varying fault totals in the 12th Pennsylvanians national horse show team competition.

Steinkraus Wiley Harrisburgh United States 104Th Cavalry England Ted Williams Tim Pat Smythe Ing Enterprise U. S Mexico Williams Miss Smythe Ireland Argentina Chile Canada William Steinkraus Hugh Wiley Onj Nautical

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