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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1954

Page

22

Kingston Brass Edges Bridgeport 3 to 2 For Junior Title

Lorenzo Gianuzzi earned victory relief duties with 12 strikeouts as Kingston N Y defeated Bridgeport Brass 3 to 2 to capture the National Junior Invitation baseball title at Sea side Village field. Hoffman and Cragan led Kingston with two hits apiece while Grella belted a homer for Brass. Springfield downed Williamsport 9 to 2 for third place as Mould drove in three runs with a three run homer in a late rally.

Kingston, N. Y Lorenzo Gianuzzi Bridgeport Brass Seaside Village Field Springfield Mass Williamsport Mike Mould Springfield Lads Kingston-Bridgeport New York Lads Ronnie Ashdown Joe Hoffman Yacko Dick Panuczak Gianuzzi Jimmy Uhl Kingston Brass Hoffman Bill Cragan Panuczak Lou Zayas Ed Grella Joe Curiale Grella John Butler Bridgeport Chamber of of Commerce John A. Lyddy Kingston Brass Abrhoa Greila Bleek O'Panuczak Ashdown Krevis Hoff’an Oi Gogleon Turch Brennan Cf Glanuzzi Dragon Zayas Valuz Ic Spodnich Kingston Brasa E Krevsie Hornbach RBI Ashdown 2 Panucsak Braas Bb—Uhl Gianuxzi Alacko So— Phi Clanugzi Yacho Wph PRB Tanuczak Art Schipplar N. Y Lou Sapp Alexander Nestor William H. Ham Stephen Spodnick Martin Panuczak Ed Jordan

Holy Name Girls Fall to South Boston in CYO Semis

In Hartford on September 5, St Augustine's of South Boston defeated Holy Name of Stratford 6 to 4 at Coit's Park in the New England CYO girls championship semi finals. St Augustine's broke a 2-2 tie with a fourth inning surge as Holy Name committed four errors. The winning team advances to face St Mathew's of Cranston in the finals. Zaleskas and Doherty for St Augustine's, Basko and Fletcher for Holy Name.

Hartford St. Augustine’s South Boston Mass Holy Name of Stratford Coit's Park New England St. Augustine Lassies Holy Name St. Augustine's St. Mathew's Cranston R. I

Downey Haley Win At Wheeler Club Championship

Fred Downey and Duane Haley advanced to the third round of the D. Fairchild Wheeler club championship. Downey beat Joe Csire 4 and 3, Haley defeated Frank Papcin 3 and 1. First flight winners included Len Cimarelli over Steve Kuhar 31, Ray Lund over E Lengyel 18 holes, Henry Skiba over Tom Leahy 3-2, Dick Kop sic over Fran McNamara 19 holes, Jim Homa over Joe Taormina 3-2, and Jack Weilk over George Mason 7-5. Second flight winners were B Szalucka over Ted Nieszemski 1 up, E Quinlan over John Babina 65, Ted Kozlowski over Joe Ceccarelli 2 up, T Rizzo over Chet Day 20 holes, Angelo Butturini over Moe Chernes 32, Ray Ekwall over George D Amico 1 up, Monroe Eisenberg over J Horchter 4-2, Ralph Hall over Frank Wysocki 2-1. Third flight winners were Jack Slais Jr over Ernie Boisvert 53, Sam Marks over W Wegrzyn 2-1, M Savell over H Rylander 2 up, Dick Savitt over W Montgomery 2-1.

Fred Downey Duane Haley D. Fairchild Wheeler Club Downey Joe Csire Haley Frank Papcin Len Cimarelli Steve Kuhar Ray Lund E. Lengyel Henry Skiba Tom Leahy Dick Kopsick Fran McNamara Jim Homa Joe Taormina Jack Weilk George Mason B. Szalucka Ted Nieszemski E. Quinlan John Babina Ted Kozlokski Joe Ceccarelli T. Rizzo Chet Day Angelo Butturini Moe Chernes Ray Ekwall George D'Amico Monroe Eisenberg J. Horchter Ralph Hall Frank Wysocki Jack Slais, Jr Ernie Boisvert Sam Marks W. Wegrzyn M. Savell H. Rylander Dick Savitt W. Montgomery

Hoffman Fuel Defeats Gypsie Squad in Softball Clash

Hoffman Fuel beat the Gypsies 7 to 4 to drop them from a first place deadlock with City Lumber in the Transportation softball loop. Frank Masso homered and singled for Hoffman while Al Palmesi pitched well for the Gypsies. Lombard's defeated Esso 13 to 3 as Frank Antonini homered and tripled. City Lumber won by forfeit from National Pruckers in another scheduled tilt.

Hoffman Fuel Gypsies City Lumber Transportation Hoffman Frank Masso al Palmesi Bill Belloff Sergio Lombard’s Esso Frank Antonini National Pruckers

Speedsters Triumph Over Rectors 9 to 2 at Beardsley Park

The Berkshire Baker Speedsters defeated the Rector A A softball team 9 to 2 at Beardsley Park. Ed Ochman pitched steadily while Johnn Soltis Johnny Ochman Tom Krusinsky and Ziggy Glovaski added solid offense. Lou Piccolello and Frank Castellucci had two hits for the Rectors and Jimmy Neary hit a solo homer.

Berkshire Baker Speedsters A.A Beardsley Park Ed Ochman Johnn Soltis Johnny Ochman Tom Krusinsky Ziggy Glovaski Ochman Billy Graham Slim Kurimsky Lou Piccolello Frank Castellucci Rectors Jimmy Neary

Roy Peterson Wins New England Horseshoe Title Playoff

Roy Peterson of West Kingston R I defended the New England Class A horseshoe title in Brattleboro defeating Maynar Brown and Walt Bagley in a playoff. Brown took second Bagley finished third high game honors went to Pete Heroux with 20 consecutive fingers and 15 more in a 19.1 percentage final. Mighty Master a Plater won over $100 000 in purses without racing stakes.

Brattleboro Roy Peterson West Kingston R. I New England Maynar Brown Walt Bagley Bridgeport Heroux

Lewis Upsets Ogilvy In City Tennis Final

Dave Lewis of Pelham New York a Colgate University tennis star upset Steve Ogilvy of Westport 64 61 62 to win the City Open championship at Laurel courts. It was the first local defeat for Ogilvy since 1949. Jim Kane and Ogilvy defended the doubles crown defeating Lewis and Fred Eaton in three sets 64 46 62.

Dave Lewis Pelham N. Y Colgate University Steve Ogilvy Westport Laurel Courts Ogilvy Lewis Jim Kane Fred Eaton Kane Winton Hoffman Board of Recreation

Seixas Hartwig in tight bid for national title today

Vic Seixas of Philadelphia meets Rex Hartwig of Australia in the U S national tennis final at Forest Hills after Seixas defeated Hamilton Richardson in a five setter and Hartwig ousted Ken Rosewall. The women's final pairs Louise Brough and Doris Hart after Brough and Hart won their semis.

Forest Hills N. Y Vic Seixas Philadelphia Australia Rex Hartwig Seixas Teanis Hamilton Richardson Baton Rouge Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif Doris Hart Coral Gables Fla Miss Brough Darlene Hard Montebello Miss Hart Shirley Fry Akron Ohio U. S Richardson Philadelphian Tulane University Sharp Love Hartwig Ken Rosewall Melbourne Tony Trabert Rosewall Misa Brough Pauline Betz

Forty Niners Beat Browns 38-21 On Coast Exhibition

San Francisco 49ers defeated the Cleveland Browns 38-21 in an NFL exhibition at Kezar Stadium. Hugh McElhenny starred with a 71 yard TD run and a 44 yard setup, as Otto Graham and Chet Hanulak led Cleveland’s scoring. A crowd of 46,877 witnessed the game.

Browns San Francisco Grilliant Hugh MccElhenny San Francisco 49Ers Cleveland Browns Kezar Stadium 49Ers McElhenny Cleveland Otto Graham Chet Hanulak Sherman Moenard Graham Hanulak Howard Groza J. H. Johnsen Tittle Wilson Perry Michalik

Tommy Bolt Wins Rubber City Open in Akron

Tommy Bolt the reformed Houston club thrower won the Rubber City Open at Firestone Country Club with a 72 hole total of 265, 23 under par, by five strokes over Fred Hawkins. Hawkins earned 1800, Bolt 2400, Wampler third, Ed Furgol tied for fourth. 30 players earned prize money.

Akron Ohio Tommy Bolt Houston Tex Firestone Country Club Fred Hawkins el Paso Bolt Hawkins Fred Wampler Indianapolis Wampler Earl Stewart Dallas Dave Douglas Grossingers N. Y Ed Oliver Lemont Ed Furgol St. Louis Jerry Kesselring Toronto Canada Doug Ford Kiamesha Lake Bud Helscher Santa Monica Calif

Carter Triumphs in Sailing Event

Milford, Sept. 5 Richard E. Carter of Nashua New Hampshire skippered his boat to win the second annual North American Firefly championship at Milford Yacht Club with 148 points across seven races earning the Fairey Marine trophy. David Thorpe of Oxford England took second with 145 points and several others followed including Arnold Glazebrook, Mike Ford, Dave Smith and John Rattinger. Peter W. Morton of Marblehead Yacht Club was elected president and Rattinger named secretary treasurer.

Milford Richard E. Carter Nashua N. H Milford Yacht Club Carter Fairey Marine England David Thorpe Oxford Arnold Glazebrook Squantrum Yacht Club Mass Mike Ford Oxford England Dave Smith Marblehead Yacht Club John Rattinger Peter W. Morton

Park Gardens and Vagabonds tie in 12 innings playoff

In a Junior City Recreation league playoff for second place, Park Gardens and Jean's Vagabonds played 12 innings to a 2-2 tie. Vagabonds scored first, Park Gardens led 2-1 after four, Vagabonds equalized in the sixth, and both teams traded chances with two late double plays to end the marathon in a draw.

Park Gardens Jean City Recreation League Tony Caiola Harry DeBernardo Roger Morange Johnny Kurac Tom Barber Ken Lisi Tom Sportini Joe Stofko Park Garden Ritzman Korek Spinelli

Golf League Idle as Labor Day Pause at Orange Hills

Holy Name Golf league cancels play today at Orange Hills due to Labor Day. Play resumes next Monday with St. Michael's leading Holy Name and St. James in third. A tournament will follow with prizes for heat years, most birdies, and closest to the pin on the seventh hole.

Holy Name Golf League Orange Hills St. Michael's Holy Name St. James .Hird

Yankee Stadium Opens in 1923 Era

Aqueduct entries note the opening of Yankee Stadium in 1923. The historic ballpark began hosting major league baseball with a landmark year marking its debut and continued to shape sports history in New York.

Aqueduct Selections Rivals and Aces in Turbulent Meet

A muddled list of horse names and race comments hints at an Aqueduct selection day. Names include Bishbanh Grav Scott Mas Importante Vigorous Sir Sidnee and others like Riot Grandpaw and Néar Shore. Details on events, results, or outcomes are unclear in the fragment.

Bishbanh Grav Scott Sir Sidnee Shanny Gideon Parlay Shanne Squared Awart

Atlantic City Selections on a Complex Race Card

A fragmented report lists numerous names and terms such as Thane of Fire, Clotted Cream Fat, Admiral Kensington, and Landlocked among other entries. The text appears as an OCR mishmash with scattered proper nouns and partial phrases without a clear narrative or outcomes.

Admiral Kensington Man Keen Aon Tom March Brat Loridale Setubal Intencion Baddle Principia Chas Ciifton Joy Renerg

Lincoln Selections Final Proof From UNITED PRESS

A fragmented list of names and items appears to be a catalog or draft featuring varied proper nouns such as Old Reliable Long Eaton Zipper and Sophie Champ Sorter Lee's ar, with scattered references to places, people, and titles like The Tormentil abstract Rangnet Billy and Swamp Theater.

xBrocketta TV Griphon Prief Khm Burene Roy Sophie Wiz Prysarelli & Nash Sabatha Castries Warehouse Cab Hunt Cuanta Jake Rana Fatite Irsington Manostis Roper Eigeth Jeffery Fanelli Bank Caal Point O'View United Press Long Eaton Zipper Sophie Champ Sorter Lee State of Mind Tady Cusata Salinika Fuente the Tormentil Rangnet Billy Boss Ne Troon Blane Canary Range Cardinal Uerestricted Vienna Dance Mike O' Herren Valeniano Sinn Feln Stone Creek Terry Larry Eile Bank Coal Dryok Sewif Seama Larry Fille

Deegan Beats Nelson 1 Up In Club Championship Match

Edward Deegan defeats Art Nelson the defending champion one up in 19 holes to reach the quarterfinals at Mill River Country Club. Other results include Nick Mainiero over J Gabriel one up, 22 holes, Andy Nelson over Wes Davenport 4 and 3, Herb McPhee over George Rapuano 5 and 3, plus multiple flight matches and senior divisions. Semi finals set for today with finals Saturday.

Edward Deegan Art Nelson Mill River Country Club Nick Mainiero J. P. Gabriel Andy Nelson Wes Davenport Herb McPhee George Rapuano Hank Whitaker Ed Stupack Edwin Trautman Lou Bickley John Raslavsky Steve Poor Earl Roberts Ben Costello Ed Pistey Bob Weeks Stan Phillips Guido Romanelli Fred Graham Jake Wagner Robert Russo George Lucas

Hansgen wins Thompson Labor Day stock car race

Walt Hansgen of Westfield New Jersey won the Thompson Speedway Labor Day stock car exhibition. Finishers included Jack Ensley of Indianapolis and Briggs Cunningham of Palm Beach Florida. Other race winners included Mike Rodney for stock MGs Chandler Lawrence for Class cars Gordon McKenzie for stock Jaguars and multiple class winners across races from Class B to H modified with drivers from Maryland Massachusetts Rhode Island and Chicago among others.

Chandler Lawrence East Greenwich R. I Gordon McKenzie Millbrook M. J Jack Emsley Indianapolis Phil Cade Winchester Mass Robert Fergus Columbus Ohio Chuck Wallace Bethesda Adrean Melville Palm Beach Fla Fred Proctor Westport Rees Makins Chicago Candy Poole South Glastonbury Bill Spear Greens Farms

Detroit Red Wings Announce 35 Home Games Schedule

Detroit to open Oct 7 at home against Toronto Maple Leafs with one prelude game against NHL All Stars on Oct 2. New coach James Skinner takes helm after Tommy Ivan resigned. Weekend games dominate with 10 Saturday and 11 Sunday contests, Olympia Thursday nights, and limited holiday games.

Detroit Detroit Red Wings Toronto Maple Leafs Red Wings James Skinner Tommy Ivan Chicago Black Hawks Olympia Hollywood The Maple Leafs

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