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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1947

Page

22

Rockets Roll To 29 0 Victory Over Staten Island

Stratford Rockets beat Staten Island 29 to 0 before 1507 fans at Longbrook Park. George Santa opened with a kickoff to the Staten Island eight yard line, Al Galira stopped, Harvey Lastram returned 28 yards to the Rockets 3 1 2 yard line, and the Rockets drove for a TD. Rudy Santuce and Hank Meyers connected for a second half score, Finlayston added a failed extra point, and Tony Rose, Don Williamson and Hannah contributed to the scoring. Meyers sustained a facial injury requiring two stitches.

Stratford Rockets Staten Islanders Longbrool Park Rockets George Santa Staten Island al Galira Harvey Lastram Hannah Boing Mxosards George Finbiyson Finlayton Staten Inlard Rudy Santuce Tony Rose Stratford Don Wil- Hamason Finingson Williamson Rosa Hannah Finlynson Hank Meyers Meyers

Body Batder Alen Daison Heads To Schaefer Heer

A garbled report notes a person named Alen Daison heading toward Schaefer Heer after a workout. A quoted line about pine beer appears, but the text is largely unreadable. The fragment references a brewer and a brewery with unclear details.

Alen Daison Streight Schaefer Heer Veter

Stamford Team Beats Eagles 12-0 in Stamford

The Norwalk Stamford Tigers edged the Bridgeport Eagles 12 to 0 as two late first half interceptions set up touchdowns. Gendron returned a 30-yard pick six, and another Tiger interception led to the final scoring drive in the second quarter.

Norwalk Nowakowaki Martin Condon Paygnazal Wridgepert Mawes Sorwalk Stamford Ulgers

Yankees Crush Tornadoes 20 to 0 at Candlelite Stadium

Bridgeport Yankees roll to a 20 point victory over the New York Tornadoes at Candlelite stadium. George Bilcheck and Gintoff score on drives, Sorenson adds a 35 yard run after a 48 yard pass, with TJ Gintoff perfect on extra points except one nullified by a penalty.

Bridgeport Yankees New York Tornadoes Candlelite Stadium Yankees Tornadoes Ed Kriz New Yorkers Bill Sorenson Kriz George Bilcheck New York Gintoff Leo Barnes Bridgeport Yankee Bill Sorensen Paydirt Yaneees LE Henry Peeters Ereseremeorees Hell Cesuvarsetreseceue Nasty Lebel White Cee Mauricy O C—Spears Vo Needham Re—Dixon Soverson Poluta Tintoff Markin Vano Spellman Fitzpatrick Santilh Brown Simmons Bmnith Sorenson Magner Maggi Antones Tornado Swann Pride Hipp Nutter Clark Shag Darnes Officinin Albie Hoath Joe Hercox Unexman Ed Kelleher

Snapper Blues Ease as Week Passes in Area Waters

Bridgeport reports show snapper blue catches easing but remaining sizable. Lou Schneider notes bucktail jigs for big snaggers while Mrs. Henry Fordham in Stratford lands 20 snapper at the mouth of the Stratford river by trolling. Flatfish, frost fish, and bass activity cited around Milford Taunton pond and Woodmont, with reports of a 3 pound bass and a 1.5 pound striper among modest catches.

Bridgeport Lou Schneider Henry Fordham Stratford Milford Woodmont Jack Barn

Vasco Club Defeats Naugatuck in State League Soccer

The Vasco da Gama club beat Naugatuck United 2 to 1 at Seaside Park in a tight State Soccer League match. Rodrigues and Anibal scored for Vasco while Naugatuck earned their goal from a late penalty kick.

Vasco da Gamaa Naugatuck United Seaside Park Rodrigues Anibal Naugatuck

Alkal wins Lawrence Realization at Belmont

Five years ago Alkal captured the Lawrence Realization at Belmont Park boosting earnings to 806505 dollars. The event highlighted his quality and set a career earnings milestone for the horse and owner.

Alkal Lawrence Realization Belmont Lark Dilly Tennessee Lexington

Babe Ruth era stars back in Yankee Stadium spotlight

At Yankee Stadium a crowd watched Babe Ruth and fellow legends like Cobb Speaker and Cochrane honor past greats. Ruth spoke softly about the kids' fund as oldtimers formed two inning teams, delivering a nostalgic look at baseball history and the fading days of heroes.

Babe Ruth Ty Cobb Lefty Grove Home Run Baker Chef Bender Red Pabor Yankee Stadium Cobb Tris Speaker Ruth Harry Hooper Duffy Lewis Mickey Cochrane Earle Combs Wally Pipp Waite Hoyt Hoyt Georgia Peach Wally Schang Pipp Speaker Red Rolfe Jimmy Foxx Combs al Simmons Rolfe George Selkirk Gehringer Simmons Mark Koenig Lefty Gomez Cochrane Baker Gomez Koenig Homer

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