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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1966

Page

9

Nats Split With Bosox

Washington rookie Joe Coleman pitched a 3-2 six hit victory to split a doubleheader with Boston as Don Lock hit a two run homer in the seventh. Boston won the opener 5-0 behind Darrell Brandon who allowable eight losses. Ken McMullen set an AL mark with 11 assists in the first game.

Senators Washington Ken McMullen Boston Dalton Jones Bob Tillman Brandon Jones Senator Bas Foy Svrine Yastrik Ptreell Timon Casonva Kondon Honnon Gooo Cox Loon Erkind Bosmon Howard Ph Jaldwin Gereen ' E Casanova Conigilaro Sb— Tortabull Yastrzemskiia H Rer Bbso Hannon la Bosman Baldwin Oo Hannon Conlgnaro Cox

Don Looney Expects to Be Traded by Lions

Detroit fullback Joe Don Looney announces he expects a trade from the Lions after being suspended indefinitely for refusing to return to a game due to a back injury. He says he wants to play elsewhere and has pressured for a trade for weeks, criticizing management and missing a chance to prove himself.

Don Looney Lions Detroit UPL Tempermental Joe Don Looney Detroit Lions Looney Harry Gilmer Gilmer Atlanta Milt Plum The New York Baltimore Tom Nowatzke

Broncos Bring Tobin Rote In For Tryout Amid AFL Woes

Denver extends a tryout bid to 38 year old Tobin Rote to bolster a winless AFL season. Bob Griffin named assistant coach of the offense as Ray Malavasi moves to head coach after Mac Speedie’s resignation. Rote, a former Packers and Lions quarterback, had been with San Diego and was obtained from the Chargers for an undisclosed draft pick.

Denver UPI Denver Broncos Tobin Rote Bob Griffin University of Arkansas Bronco Jine Ray Malavasi Mac Speedie Rate Jim Burris San Diego Chargers AFL Broncos Rote Chargers San Diego Griffin Razorbacks University of Tulsa Houston New York Jets Malavasi John McCormick Hockey Slaughter NFL Danny LaRose John Gonzaga Rice University Green Bay Packers Detroit Lions Toronto Argonauts

Joel Barlow Harriers Beat Newtown In Cross Country Meet

Joel Barlow defeated Newtown 42 to 20 yesterday on the Barlow course. Barlow took five of the first six places to win the team title, led by Wayne Lucas of Newtown finishing first. Bob Woodsides second, Dave Wilks third, Jim Candee fourth, Fred Wollhardt fifth, and Pete Gillette sixth.

Joel Barlow Newtown Barlow Wayne Lucas Bob Woodside Dave Wilks Jim Candee Fred Wollhardt Pete Gillette

Middle Street Boys Club Opens With Three Victories

The Hilltoppers led by Harold Curry with 15 points and solid 0 point shooting by Tom Sparks and Gene Mack beat the Presidents 46 144. Al Morris led Losers with 12. The Lancers rolled 61 23 behind Al Fisher 22 points while Chuck Howard had 14 for the losers. The Prepsters defeated the Central Alumni 65 50 with Bob Chalko and Gene Fitzsimmons each scoring 14. Stan Johnson topped the Alumni with 21 points.

Hilltoppers Lancers Prepsters Middle Street Boys’ Club Harold Curry Tom Sparks Gene Mack al Morris al Fisher Middle Street Chuck Howard Cntrat Bob Chalko Gene Fitzsimmons Stan Johnsson

Karate Results from United States Open Championship

Entrants from the Samuel Dojo Indo and Karate Center competed at the United States Open Karate Championship at Manhattan Center New York City. Chief Instructor Doug Bartram took third in Black Belt. John Davis placed third among White Belts. Other entrants included Don Mattice Brown Belt Tom Wilson Rich Franas Ross Fabrizio Yellow Belt Charles Hatchett Charles Geanaracas Yellow/Orange belts and Craig Kelly White Belt.

Samuel Dojo Indo and Karate Center Manhattan Center New York City Doug Bartram J John Davis Bridgeport Don Mattice Tom Wilson Rich Franas Ross Fabrizio Charles Hatchett Charles Geanaracas Craig Kelly

Baseball Scores and Schedule For American League

Yesterday results show Boston 5 Washington 0 and Washington 3 Boston 2. Tonight Detroit at California, Cleveland at Minnesota, Boston at Chicago, New York at Washington, Kansas City at Baltimore with listed pitchers and times.

Boston Washington Detroit California Lol Ich Rubio Cleveland Minnesota McDowell Perry Chicago Stange Osinski Horlen John New York Bahnsen Richert Kansas City Baltimore McNally

National League Scores and Schedules Noted

Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 5 to 4 while San Francisco defeated Atlanta 8 to 2. Los Angeles won 6 to 3 over St. Louis and New York was set to play Cincinnati after a rain washout. Ellsworth faced Ribant, Pittsburgh met Philadelphia, and Houston clashed with Cincinnati. Drysdale opposed Gibson in the Los Angeles St. Louis matchup.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco Atlanta Los Angeles St. Louis New York Cincinnati Chicago Ellsworth Ribant Jackson Herbel Jarvis Houston Ellis Drysdale Gibson

Dodgers Top Cardinals 6-3 as Fairly and Johnson Drive In Five

Roni Fairly and Lou Johnson drove in five runs to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 in St. Louis. Osteen won his 17th game with support from Regan. The Dodgers built early leads with homers and sacrifice plays while the Cardinals extended their losing streak to seven games.

ST. Louis UPI Roni Fairly Lou Johhnson Los Angeles St. Louis Cardinals Dodgers Fairly Johnson Cardinals Claude Osteen Phil Regan Maury Wills Dick Schofield Jim Lefebvre Bob Gibson Osteen Wills Schofield John Roseboro Ed Spiezio Roseboro Spiezio Curt Flood Orlando Cepeda Mike Shannon Flood Tim McCarver Julian Javier Lou Brock McCarver Cepeda Wauita Brock Davis Lefebvre Shannon Fiche Hoerner Francena Tola Strowis Vee Boo Splezio St.Louis Spiezlo Sjohnson Javier HR Fairly Stohnson Regan Ioral

Duchess Rose wins Yonkers Trot in 2 11

Duchess Rose powered to a 24 length victory in a $51 000 trot for 2 year old fillies at Yonkers Raceway. She broke stride early but still earned 2 80 to win and a 6th victory in 11 starts. Bobby Ed took the co feature mile pace paying 2 60.

Yonkers N.Y UPI Duchess Rose Yonkers Raceway Bobby Ed Vernon Dancer Ees Anthony Abbatiello Walter Jeanne Middlebrook Ann Jaynard Sunny O'Brien Danny Abbedale

Orcutt Junior League Opens With Sox Victory

In the Orcutt club gym the White Sox beat the Yankees 8-2 while the Twins edged the Dodgers 64. Mike Witkowski and Ken Lassagna starred for the Yankees. Dave Geal and Mike Picone led the White Sox. Jim and Felix Ramirez each had three hits for the Twins. Today’s games feature White Sox versus Twins at 4 p.m. and Yankees against Dodgers at 4:45 p.m.

White Sox Yankees Twins Dodgers Orcutt Mike Witkowski Ken Lassagna Dave Geal Mike Picone Jim Felix Ramirez

Marichal Notches 24th Victory in 8-2 Giants Win

Juan Marichal pitched into win number 24 as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-2. McCovey hit his 25th homer with Mays aboard, Haller added a three run shot, and the Giants built a 5-2 lead by the eighth inning.

Atlanta UPI Juan Marichal San Francisco Giants Atlanta Braves Marichal Braves Giants Willie McCovey Willie Mays Tom Haller Len Garrielson Tito Fuentes Hal Lanier San Francisco Ol Fuentes Falou Haller Mathews Mays Aaron McCovey Carty Hart Olive Poon Uciaf Blosnome UCLA Kopacz Ph Notre Dame Feed Alabama Milton Cal Renee Ealled Flori Florida ExGabrielson Menkes Arkansas Allanta Georgia Tech Maorthal Halter FeAton Sence Missouri H Rerbsso Tennessee Ohio State Ann A Jwi Southern Methodist Rivera Sateen Pte Purdue Ernathy Mississippi Wyom- Schnei Oklahoma Baylor

Notre Dame Rises to Third in UPI Coaches Poll

Notre Dame vaulted to third place in the UPI Board of Coaches football ratings after a 26-14 victory over Purdue. Michigan State led, with UCLA second. Southern California fell to fifth as USC beat Wisconsin. Alabama and Nebraska followed, with several other top teams receiving first place votes.

Ami U.C.S.A Sruins Michigan State Spartans Penn State Notre Dame Southern California Trojans Wisconsin Alabama Louisiana Tech Nebraska Michigan Florida Arkansas Georgia Tech Missouri Vanderbilt Tennessee Ohio State Southern Methodist Navy U.C.L.A Syracuse Illinois Mississippi U.C.L.A UPI

Fischer sidelined seven weeks after knee injury

St Louis Cardinals cornerback Pat Fischer sustained ligament damage in his right knee during the game with the Cleveland Browns and will be sidelined for up to seven weeks. The injury was announced today by team officials.

ST. Louis UPI Pat Fischer St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland Browns

Senate OKs anti trust shield for pro football merger

The Senate approved a bill granting anti trust immunity to the AFL NFL merger and to high schools, but the House Judiciary Committee chaired by Emanuel Celler opposed action. Rep William Cramer warned that without legislation the merger could face legal challenges and triple damages. The case follows baseball immunity disputes tied to the Braves transfer.

Washington UPI Senate House Supreme Court NFL Pete Rozelle New York Emanuel Celler D-N.y Judiciary Committee Celler William C. Cramer Rlla Chicago AFL Everett M. Dirksen Philip A. Hart D-Mich Cramer National League’ Braves Milwaukee Atlanta

Briggs Delivers Tie Breaking Hit In 11th For Phillies

Johnny Briggs lined a bases loaded single with two out in the 11th to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jim Bunning earned his 19th victory in relief as Philadelphia overcame an eighth inning error by Dick Groat that tied the game. Clendenon hit his 27th homer for the Pirates, who fall further behind the Dodgers.

Philadelphia UPI Johnny Briggs Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers Briggs Billy J O’dell Dick Groat Richie ‘Allen O'Dell Harvey Kuenn J Bill White Jim Bunning Groat Cookie Rojas Phillies Roberto Clemente Roller Manny Mota Willie Stargell Donn Clendenon Mota Rick Wise Matty Alou Gene Alley Phils Woody Fryman Johnny Callison Bob Bailey Alley Richie Allen Fryman Kuenn Callison Allen Alou Clendenon Stargell Bill Mazeroski Brhbt Holobr Ab Malouch Rojas Clemente Great Sf Allen Sp Mote If Koen Cindenon Taylor Mazroski White Bully Brandt Gonder Michael Schaffer Pagloroni Dairmple DO Wise Bloss Clemens Walker Culp Spriggs Gonzalez Mikkelsn Bunning Lynch Odell Mikkelsen

Reds Hire Bristol as Field Boss for 1967 Season

Cincinnati Reds announ ceed Dave Bristol is rehired as manager on a one year contract at 33 the youngest major league boss planning for 1967. He vows trades but not to tear the club apart as Bill DeWitt confirms the move after Bristol has served as interim manager since July.

Cincinnati, Ohio UPI Dave Bristol Cincinnati Reds Bristol Newsmen Reds Bill Dewitt Dewitt Don Heffner

Lions' John Godbolt Tops Area in Scoring

Three slow pitch playoffs conferred titles in the area. Rent Hauling crushed Surf side restaurant 144 to 0 in Fairfield league final as MVPs Bill Girard, Bob Hurd, Bob Shemeth and Bill Carlson starred. King Cole routed Miller Buick 165 to win the Parks Twilight title with Gaffney Ventresca and Casella homering. Miller Buick defeated Royal Knights 104 and King Cole 7 to 2 to reach the finals. North End Sports Shop toppled E and M Cleaners 134 to take the City Open. Harry Ellam named MVP.

Surfside Restaurant Bill Girard Bob Hurd Bob Shemeth Bill Carlson King Cole Department ‘of Parks and Recreation Miller Buick Dave Gaffney Bob Ventresca Houg Casella Milller Buick North End Sports Shop E and M Cleaners Harry Ellam

Little League Meets and High School Scoring Race

Bridgeport Original Little League holds a Thursday 7:30 meeting at Lithuanian Hall to elect officers. In high school football, John Godbolt leads scoring with four touchdowns for Bassick, while Floyd Rosenberg has 18 points for Joel Barlow. Pat Tatum of Ludlowe is tied with Paul Huggins of Notre Dame at two TDs and two extra points.

Bridgeport Little League Lithuanian Hall John Godbolt Bassick Lion Floyd Rosenberg Joel Barlow Roger Ludlowe Pat Tatum Notre Dame Paul Huggins Harding Bullard-Havens Prep Bullard- Havens Fairfield Prep Tigers Lou Pepe Andrew Warde Bullard Havens Craig Froehlich Tom Turey Central Lions Dan Stockwell Bunnell Jonathan Law Lancers Bob Deveau Steve Miska Stratford Law Milford George Prell Ludlowe Staples FCIAC Emil Taft Paul Lane Wreckers Trumbull Stamford Catholic Eagles Jim Carey Norwalk Green Wave Fairfield Dan Scinte St. Joseph's Kolbe Trumbull Highfield Friars Bob Stokes Joe Popowski Billy Rooney Scholastic John Godbolt Bassiee Barlow Pat Hugging N.D Ladlowe Frank Bowes Allan Dina Quil Havens George Phil Skip Boyd Frid Bob Postal Lodlowe Algernon Harris Dom Lagana

Bridgeport suffers 19-6 loss as defense struggles at Northeastern

University of Bridgeport head coach Nick Nicolau called the 19-6 setback at Northeastern the worst defensive showing in his two years. Poor prep amid rain led to missed live work, while QB Joe Santos benefited from a defender’s bobble to grab a seven-yard score.

University of Bridgeport Nick Nicolau Northeastern University Nicolau Bridgeport Cortland State Purple Knights Jones Joe Santos Northeastern Santos Trenton State Knights Stan Mosier Cortland Ed Ackerman Tom Allaire Steve Splarsh Bob Messinger Joe DeFonce

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