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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1957

Page

18

Darien High Dominates Norwalk In 27-0 Victory

Darien High School overwhelmed Norwalk High 27-0 as Capt. Sam Johnston scored from the three yard line, Jim Kermes added a six yard TD, Gale Carbonier ran five yards for another, and Larry Hazard set up a 20 yard pass to Bill Brown for the final score. Johnston converted three of four extra points.

Darien Norwalk High Norwalk Sam Johnston Jim Kermes Gale Carbonier Larry Hazard Bill Brown Johnston

Giants May Operate Coast League Team

Horace Stoneham and Giants President Chub Feeney discussed with PCL head Leslie OConnor the Giants possibly owning a Coast League farm club to help save the circuit. They stressed no final decision and noted extensive study needed to realign the 15 year old league, with several cities under consideration.

San Francisco Horace Stoneham New York Giants Stoneham Giants Charles Chub) Feeney PCL Leslie O'Connor O'Connor Ford Frick National League Los Angeles

Steelers Release Marchibroda and Three Others

Pittsburgh announces cuts including quarterback Ted Marchibroda and guard Art Michalik. Also released are rookie center Jim Taylor and halfback Harland Carli. The moves follow the Steelers’ acquisition of Earl Morrall from the 49ers and Dean Derby and Sid Fournet from the Rams.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers Ted Marchibroda Los Angeles Rams Marchibroda Steelers Detroit St. Bonaventure University Earl Morrall San Francisco Forty-Niners Art. Michalik National Football League San Francisco Jim Taylor Texas Harland Car Chicago Bears Michilik St. Ambrose College Carl Wisconsin Dean Derby Sid Fournet Rams

Salix Triumphs in Atlantic City Feature Race

Salix the four year old filly from Pentagon Stable defeated Poll-O-Mine by a half length with Always Sunny fading in the stretch. Walter Blum rode Salix to a 1:05 for five and one half furlongs on turf as Mare's Beau, favorite among 11,760 fans, finished fifth. Converted won the first race and Jacoenda took the second. daily double paid $50.80.

Mays Landing N. J Salix Pink Velvet Margate Atlantic City Poll-O-Mine Always Sunny Beau Pull-O-Mine Walter Blum Pentagon Converted Jacoenda

Minnesota drills at practice in light session

Minnesota held a light practice in Minneapolis on September 23, focusing on passer and kicker protection with skeleton defense. Captain Jon Jelacio played at right end despite two teeth cracked in Saturday's scrimmage having been pulled today.

Minneapolis Minnesota Jon Jelacio

YMCA Industrial Bowling League Standings and Schedule

In the YMCA Industrial Bowling league at Black Rock Alleys, teams include Slandiuss Bead Chain and Baird Machine with Detroit Controls, Bot. Hardware, Empire Engineering, and Railway Express. The schedule lists Empire Engineering vs Bot. Hardware, Bard Machine vs Detroit Controls, and Railway Express vs Head Chain. High team total and single results are noted for Read Chain and Bergen.

Slandiuss C.sesevensvereres Baird Machine P.scener Detroit Empire Engineering Railway Express Ea ‘Tonlaht Bard Tera Bergen Hien Ind Bergen Blak Avs

Fight Blow by Blow Continued From Page Fifteen

The round features exchanges between Robinson and Basilio with rapid body and jaw punches. Basilio presses inside while Robinson counters with jabs and rights, the action tight and close through the final moments of the round.

Robinson to Face New York Board on Bribery Hearing

Sugar Ray Robinson was ordered to appear before the New York State Athletic Commission on Oct. 2 at 11 a.m. for a bribery hearing. Basilio pressed the action with a sharp attack during the session, trading blows as both fighters bled.

Sugar Ray Robinson Robinson N. Y. State Athletic Commission Carmen Basilio Commission Julius Helfand

Frank Williams Named To All Tourney Team

Clearwater Florida reporters named the All Tournament Team after the world softball championship game where Clearwater beat Aurora Illinois 1 to 0 in 18 innings. Players listed include Frank Williams of Stratford Connecticut at shortstop, Nolan Whitock of Clearwater Bombers at third, and Bobby Curtis of Miami at second, among others.

Clearwater Fis Aurora Leroy Hess Bobby Curtis Miami Frank Williams Stratford Conn Nolan Whitock Clearwater Bombers Jim Duncan Bossier City Bobby Strentall Wickerham Buddy Sterkel Percy McCracken Montreal Utility Jerry Curtis Clearwater Boars

Red Sox Hand Senators 9-4 as Sievers Honored

Boston defeats Washington 9-4 before 17,826 with Roy Sievers honored for AL home run and RBI feats. Mike Fornieles won his 10th. Ted Williams and Frank Malzone contribute ers. Jensen moves into RBI second. Lumenti struggles. Killebrew and Kemmerer homer for Boston.

Washington Boston Red Sox Roy Sievers Senators Richard Nixon Sievers Mike Fornieles Red Sox Ralph Lumenti Milford Mass Boston Frank Malzone Ted Williams Ted Jackie Jensen RBI Boston - Washington Abrhoa Abrhag Piersand Klausss Runels Williamslf Oj Steversis Lemonrs Jensené Bridgesss White Achrissey Kemmrer Hyeden Bridges Malzone Jensen Gernert Berberet Schult Killebrew Lemoan Yost Runnels Klaus Asmromonte Gernerti Jensen Lumenti Ramos Gemmerer Minnick Hyde Lumenti Piersali Hyde Williams WP Ramos W—Fornieles L—Lumenti Flaherty cChulak Summers Honochick

French horse joins international field at Laurel

Montaval, a French thoroughbred, today joined the probable starting field for the $100,000 Washington, D. C. International turf classic to be run at Laurel Nav on Sept 23. The entry boosts an international lineup for the high stake race.

Laurel Washington, D. C

Basilio Dominates Round Twelve In Fight With Robinson and Carmen

The text describes a boxing round where Basilio bloodied by Robinsons jab and cut above the eye, exchanges with Robinson and Carmen in a crowded scene. Basilio lands a flurry driving Robinson to the ropes, delivering multiple hard punches as the round ends with Basilio’s strong finish.

Horse Racing Tidings: Notable Turf Victories Mentioned

Historical note highlights past mile and a half turf races won by Ralph Lowe's Gallant Man and Kerr Stables Round Table for the United States, Ballymoss the Irish champion owned by John McShain of Philadelphia. Montaval scored a major victory in England at Ascot, and narrowly missed the English Derby last year, losing by a head to Lavandin.

Irsauus Ralph Lowe Gallant Man Kerr Stable Round Table U.S Ballymoss John McShain Philadelphia Montaval England Ascot Lavandin

Sorceress Captures Feature At Belmont

New York on September 23 Carmen the Sorceress outscored Ray Basilio to win the $10,000 Poughface Handicap at Belmont in a hard fought twelve round title defense. The bout featured steady jabs and body work with both fighters bloodied as Robinson pressed for the finish and Basilio battled back.

Basilio Robinson Carmen Ray New York Wile Sale Belmont Robinson Ray| Park Basil Io Fullmer

Sorceress wins again as crowd watches muddy track

A crowd of 19 184 saw Sorceress seize a two length lead after a quarter mile and widen her edge to win her fifth time this year. Tipper the favorite finished second with Eddie Arcaro aboard while Fanciful Miss and Recherche trailed. Sorceress paid 5 60 for a 2 bet in a 1 10 5 for six furlongs on a sloppy track. Longshots took the first two races yielding a 1216 daily double. Pecos County upset two year olds at 39 40 and Iron Hand won the second at 60 7. Shoemaker captured the seventh aboard Misty Flight at 4 40.

Sorceress Tipper Eddie Arcaro Slide Rule Pecos County Iron Hand

Hungaria and Norwalk Clubs Battle to 2-2 Tie

The Greater Bridgeport Hungaria Soccer team tied Norwalk Hungarians 2-2 at Duffy Field Norwalk in the state league opener. Andras Mate and Istvan Keri scored for Bridgeport.

Greater Bridgeport Hungaria Norwalk Duffy Field Andras Mate Istvan Keri Bridgeport

Loew's Poli to Screen Sugar Ray Basilio Fight Film

Loew's Poli theater will show the Sugar Ray Robinson Carmen Basilio middleweight title bout film at Yankee Stadium starting Thursday. The reel is of interest to boxing fans since the live bout was closed to home television. The feature will be James Cagney in A Man With a Thousand Faces.

Carmen Basilio Yankee Stadium Loew's Poli Theater James Cagney

Indians Edge Tigers 5 4 in 11th for season finale win

Cleveland rookie Dick Brown delivered a 1st inning double and a game winning single in the 11th to lift the Indians over Detroit 5 to 4. Brown, who also hit a homer, backed by homers from Calavito and Maris, and strong relief by McLish, sealed the victory as Presko took the loss.

Cleveland Dick Brown Billy Harrell Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Joe Presko Jim Bunning Kerby Farrell Indians Brown Roger Maris Rocky Volavito Cat McLish Tigers Detroit Cleveland - Abrhoal Brhon OlCaffiett Soang Finizan Williams Boone Kahinett Oldelavitart Maxwellss Oldarrellss Kuennss Colavito Maris Sit—Kaline Fingan Harred S—Meclish House Bb-Bunning Presko MeLish Bunning Ho—Bunning Preska R-Er—Bunning McLish Wp—Mclish W—Mclish L—Presko U—Tabacchi McKinley Soar Berry

Tigers Buy Hurler Rozman From Austasia

Detroit Tigers acquire 25 year old right hander Ron Rozman from Austasia of the Class 1A South Atlantic league in a clean deal. Registrars Notice lists the General Registrars session at 176 State Street on October 1, 1957 from 9am to 5pm for perfecting and revising the voting rolls in Connecticut.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Ron Rozman Austasia State Street Oirlock A.M George F. Edward R. Methacen Joseph George F. Edward R. Methacen Joseph Registrars of “Voters Rudgerott, Co Connecticut

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