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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1957

Page

18

Fall Activities Set at North End Club

The Fall program for the North End Boys' Club offers gym activities including touch football volleyball kick ball tumbling physical fitness basketball gymnastics and football and basketball clinics led by area high school and college coaches. Games room events cover ping pong checkers and floor and table shuffleboard with tournaments planned. a floor shuffleboard event is set for October. Jack Silva and Peter Miller oversee gym activities while Vin Martin leads the Games Room.

Jack Silva Peter Miller Vin Martin

Bridgeport District Golf Championship Pairings Set

The 10th annual Bridgeport District Golf championship at Mill River Country Club runs Friday through Sunday with 32 players qualifying for two flights. Duane Haley defends his title against Vernon Fisher. Alex Lott of Wheeler Park starred in the National Amateur event last week. University of Bridgeport footballer Bobby Marks retires due to injury after three varsity seasons. Mark hails from 170 Midland Street and anchored early teams before study and a coaching shift.

Fred Vercini Bridgeport Mill Rivers Country Club Duane Haley University of Bridgeport Bobby Marks Wilkes College Mark Purple Knights Norwich University Northfield Midland Street Bassick High School Knights Arnold College Ronald B. MacKenzie Versity of Louis Saccone

Santini Skandera Win Newtown Golf Championship

Alex Santini and Dr. Mike Skandera edged Mike Hoiko and Art Testa in a sudden death playoff for the member guest title at Newtown Country Club after 36 holes. Edmond Farrell and John Jones placed third in the eight-flight two day event with 50 teams competing.

Alex Santini Mike Skandera Mike Hoiko Art Testa Newtown Country Club Edmond Farrell John Jones Joe Hellauer Fran Snyder Cliff Johnson Max Ams John Knauer Joe Arkiel Pete Pastorak Toy Ryan, Jr Ed Neary Drexel Webb Felix Baridon E. N. Stephens Ken Schneider John Hannon Testa Rocca Grosso

We’re Not Distressed Dealers at Dayton and Edwards

Dayton & Edwards rejects distress sale tactics. The Bridgeport Stratford dealers promote neighborly service for DeSoto Plymouth and used cars, backed by skilled mechanics, genuine parts, and long lasting value rather than sensational stunts. They emphasize trust and local ties.

DeSoto Plymouth Dayton & Edwards New York Bridgeport Stratford

Pioneeress Wins Belmont Indian Point Purse Narrowly

Willie Shoemaker guided Pioneeress to a six length victory in the $6,000 Indian Point Purse at Belmont Park as a muddy track favored the longshot. Marullah finished second with Bravura third in a seven filly field. Pioneeress paid $29.80.

New York Willie Shoemaker Belmont Park Shoemaker New Holland Marullah Bravura Pioneeress

Pavia and Lachioma to Join Bridgeport Giants

The Bridgeport Giants add Bill Pavia and Cliff Lachioma to their roster. Pavia, a former Savoy standout and Army football player, will bolster the center position as the team prepares for a Sunday opener against the New Haven Rams at Bowenfield New Haven. Coach Andy Olayos schedules nightly workouts this week with a Friday scrimmage at Seaside Park and a 11 a.m. Sunday blackboard drill before noon departure for New Haven.

Bridgeport Giants Bill Pavia Cliff Lachioma Pavia The Savoys Armed Services Army Post Giants Bowenfield New Haven New Haven Rams Andy Olayos Seaside Park Hallett Street

Coppola Loop Opens Bowling League at Subalpine Club

The Coppola Ford Motors league began at the Subalpine club on Ash street with about 20 employees and 4 teams. Julius Boros, golf professional, was guest bowler at the opening.

Coppola Ash Street Julius Boros

State PGA opens at Farmington with pro field

Hartford reported the Connecticut PGA championship begins at the Country Club of Farmington with Bob Kay of Wampanoag as defending champion. The three day match play starts tomorrow at 9 am with Kay facing Del Kinney of Hotchkiss in the opening match. Additional veterans include Eddie Burke of Woodbridge and Vic Pandera of Shennecossett among a 30 player field.

Hartford Bob Kay Wampanoag Country Club Connecticut Farmington Kay del ‘Kinney Hotchkiss PGA Wampahoag Eddie Burke Woodbridge Burke Insurance Henry Bontempo Franconia Silk City Bob Schappa Rockledge Stan Staszewski Green Wadds Shennecossett Vic Pandera Harry Nettelbladt Avon del Kinney Frank Kringle Oxford Mass

Mainiero shoots ace at Mill River Club

Nick Mainiero of 331 Griffin avenue carded a hole in one on the par three 117 yard fourth at Mill River Country Club yesterday. He used a pitching wedge and played with Joe Friedman and Al Fuchs. Bernier under knife in Hollywood surgery to remove bone chips from elbow ends report.

Nick Mainiero Griffin Avenue Mill River Country Club Mainiero Joe Friedman al Fuchs Bernier Hollywood Carlos Bernier Hollywood Baseball Club

Bobby Layne Pleads Innocent in Drunken Driving Charge

Detroit Lions quarterback Bobby Layne pleaded innocent to a drunken driving charge in traffic court and a trial was set for October 17. He posted a 150 bond, with teammates posting support, after being stopped at 2 10 a.m. for driving on the wrong side of the center lane on Grand River Avenue.

Detroit Detroit’ Lions Bobby Layne Jack Christiansen Lemmie Pratt Donald Osborne Layne Grand River Avenue William B. Giles Grand River Michigan

Oklahoma City hot rod racer dies from Aug. 30 explosion

Graden Arnold Miller a 26 year old hot rod racer from Oklahoma City died in a hospital today from burns suffered when his racer exploded and burned during the National Hot Rod races on August 30 in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Arnold Miller Lahoma City

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