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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1947
Page
11
New York, Oct. 27 AP Ken Davies of New Haven leads the American Hockey League scorers with 10 points after four goals and six assists in seven games. Murdo McKay of Buffalo is second with nine points on four goals and three assists. eight points tie among Kobusarson, Mah, Grosso, Bohultz, and others for third.
The Sea Hawks opened Sterling House Junior Touch Football with a 26 to 14 win over the Demons at Sterling Park. Ron Barbet scored two touchdowns, with Jack Noble and Ron Evanko adding one each. In a Midget league game the Hawk eyes edged the Hot Shots 2 to 0.
Bobby Ellis of Plainville, a southpaw at 142 pounds, kayoed Bernie Harper of New York City, 147 pounds, in 2 45 of the first round at Stanley Arena. Harper struggled with Ellis unorthodox style and was floored three times before the right hook ended it. A program of semi professional bouts completed the card.
Metropolitan bowling league matchups are listed for tonight at Ma'nalleys with Kunkel vs Diningers, Motor Mart vs Tom Thumb, Red E Tool vs Call's Cleaners, and Isaac's vs Butcher Supply. Standings show Motor Mart near the top and several teams vying for positions as the season progresses.
Tyo Carda leads Mixed Loop with eight wins and four losses as eight teams headline Bowling Night at Newfield Alleys. Pirates, Braves, Yanks, Tigera and Cubava teams clash, with standings and high totals noted for Mehta and Kopehak among others. The Black Rock A.A Santors prep tonight at 6 30 on Millaworth Street for Sunday’s Auburns game, while Bridgeport Athletics run a 9 PM basketball workout at the Middle Street Boys Club. all players urged to attend.
The Stratford Redskins defeated the Bombshells 20 to 4 yesterday at Birdseye Field. The report mentions Mechakina play era itveats of wage and onder amid ta bbock games with any team in the city. Phone 7-6118.
Stamford High leads state scholastic gridiron ratings, with Harding High of Bridgeport close behind. Harding, undefeated in seven contests, faces a tough test against New Britain High, and a win could keep them near the top as the season ends in late November.
The B Division of the YMCA Industrial bowling league gathers tonight at Black Rock alleys with matchups: Bridgeport Moulded Products against Acme Shear. Matropolian Body against General Electric. Warner Brothers versus Moore Tool. Heppenstal against Bullards. A misprint line appears but main pairings reflect four scheduled games and a drawn contest position.
Warren Harding remained unbeaten in the District Interecholastic Junior Varsity Football league by defeating Staples 18 to 7 at Westport Athletic field. Joe Mihalik connected to Bob Brooks for a 30 yard TD, Dom Masre added a ten yard third quarter score, and Mike Semanchik sealed the win with a late four yard run.
The 20th Century Sporting Club announced ticket prices for the Joe Louis versus Joe Walcott heavyweight title fight at Madison Square Garden on December 5. Prices range from 3 to 80 dollars with public sales starting November 10 and reservations accepted immediately.
Yale’s Tex Furse leads with 456 ground yards over five games and 442 rushing yards from 34 completions on 53 passes, with Fred Nadherny close behind at 319 yards on 76 rushes. Nadherny also tops scoring with five touchdowns as Yale prepares for Dartmouth and bowls week. Auburns set to workout at Beechwood Park tonight.
Admiral Jonas Ingram, new commissioner of the All-American Football Conference, says he will pressure for a playoff with the NFL to decide a pro grid champion. He defends talent raids, lauds Bert Bell and George Halas, and notes interest from several major corporations while predicting public demand will force a meeting.
A fragmented note describes a curtain call at a theater event featuring Thea eld and Wilner Laget among guests. It mentions a perfect host and a party ambiance with guests departing contentedly. The readable text hints at a formal social gathering with an emphasis on hospitality.
The article explains that solid iron play requires a divot and proper downward swing. It cautions against early pivot, which causes hooks and slices, and advises rhythmically swinging down to strike the ball just before the arc bottom.
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