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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1947

Page

24

Julius Boros Victor In Mill River Event

Julius Boros of the Wepawang Country Club Milford won the Mill River tournament with 35 37 72 one over par amid 89 competitors. He led a strong field including Walsh Winter and Resnik, earning a spot on the Tri-State team to face Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Connecticut State Golf Association Julius Boros Wepawang Country Club Milford Mill River Boros Wheeler Park Robert Knobby) Walsh Vernon Fisher Burt Resnik Race Brook Alpheus Winter, Jr Brooklawn Andy Gerda, Jr James V. Massey, Jr Dick Warren New Haven Municipal al Neumann Stanley Larry Doyle John Toomey J. Cliff Meaney Walsh Winter Resnik Massachusetts Rhode Island New Haven Country Club Acores Suthon Meroe Woomwangoo Rohert Walsh H.W. Stownike Ace Brook Alphella Winter Wiliam Roberts Wheeler Ware Deo Vatrt Wheeler Ark O Matt A Os Fields Wheeler Fark Ier Doyle F. J. Koehian, Jr Stu Iver Btan Krutikowaki American House FC Joe 'Terey Mace Brook Stanley Kawarel Klamper Wheeler Taek

Earl Hayes wins Brooklawn Hole-In-One test

Earl Hayes, veteran golfer at Brooklawn Country club, won the annual Hole-In-One tournament with a 25 feet 9 inch chip. Judge Sidney A. Johnson took runner-up with 28 feet 8 inches, and Wallace J. Osborne placed third with 29 feet 9 1/2 inches, as 18 entries competed. Daniel Wheeler presides as club president and Sidney Johnson serves as secretary-treasurer.

Earl Hayes Brooklawn Country Club Hiooklawn Sidney A. Johnson Wallace J Osborne W. Lee Weadon Donald Savard John K. Williamson Dan Wheeler Walter A. Beisinaer Elmer Sniffen Paul Griffith John Lashar James Marr W. A Coulter Harold R. Lockhart Fred Hall Dwight Hall Daniel Wheeler Brooklawn

Athletics edge out All-Star Nine 3-1 in benefit game

The Bridgeport Athletics defeated an All-Star combine 3 to 1 in a benefit for injured A's third baseman Mike Ramone at Seaside Park. Mike DaMico pitched and batted the winner, allowing four hits and two singles, with strong support from teammates as the lineup rallied for the victory.

Bridgeport Athletics Mike Ramone Seaside Park Mike DaMico The Scored Athletics

Pro Football Kickoff Sparks Rivalry in Early Weekend

International News Service reports the New York Giants and Boston Yanks launch the season in Boston. Others in the NFL bow including the Bears losing to Green Bay 29 20, Cards routing the Lions 45 21, and Eagles beating Redskins 45 42. Baugh passes for 364 yards with five touchdowns as record scoring occurs. Yankee organization leads the All-America conference after a 21 7 win over Baltimore. Forty-Niners top Bills 41 24 in Buffalo.

New York Giants Boston Yanks Boston National Football League Chicago Bears Green Bay Packers Green Bay Jack Jacobs Chicago Cardinals Detroit Lions Paul Christman Cards Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins Philadelphia Washington Sammy Baugh New York Yankees Baltimore Colts Baltimore San Francisco Forty

Dini’s Bret Pipe Tobacco Endorsed in Reader Remark

A reader extols Dini's Bret pipe tobacco in a compact note praising its durability and convenience. The message touts the product as superior to rival package papers and tins and highlights a handy pouch design that withstands hard use.

Dini Bret

Yale names Hobson as Eli Cage tutor at Yale

Yale selects Howard A. Hobson to coach basketball at Yale, succeeding Ivy Williamson. Hobson has led Oregon teams since 1935, with a 205 of 822 record in basketball and a 1939 NCAA title. He played at Oregon, captaining teams in 1926, and holds roles with the Olympic basketball committee and the coaches association. He plans to report by October 16 after leaving Oregon.

New Haven Yale University Courtstars Ivy Williamson Lafayette Bob Kiphuth Howard A. Hobson University of Oregon Hobson Oregon Oregon Normal National Basketball Coaches Association Yale Eugene Ore H. K. Newburn Oregon University State Board of Higher Education

Bryant Girls Rally Past General Electric in Playoff Final

Bryant Electric defeated General Electric 16 to 9 in a MCA Girls Industrial Softball playoff for runner-up. Gar Morrissey limited GE to two hits but Bryant errors and unearned runs aided the winners. GE committed eight errors as Bryant scored in large third and sixth innings at Seaside Park.

Bryant Electric Seaside Park General Electric Gar Morrissey Bryant Rhea Wilms Ab Furman

Chain Hoseshors Take State Laurels in YMCA Meet

The American Chain and Cable company team of this city won the State YMCA Industrial horseshoes championship at Beardsley Park yesterday. They defeated the other four teams for a maximum eight points. Buckley Screw Machine of Bristol took second with six points, U S Rubber of Naugatuck third with four, and French Manufacturing of Waterbury plus Connecticut Coke Co. of New Haven each earned one point. Winning team members included Charles Andrews John Kamalk Joseph Capro Fed Shackleton Steve Verespay and Swede Kilatram. Capro had a perfect record over all opponents.

American Chain and Cable Company Y.M.C.A. Industrial Beardsley Park Buckley Screw Machine Company Bristol U. 8 Rubber Company Naugatuck French Manufacturing Co Waterbury Connecticut Coke Co New Haven

Major League Stats Summary May Lead in Batting and Pitching

National and American league leaders shown for batting runs and hits. Notable names include Walker Philadelphia Fernandez, Mize New York, Holmes Boston, Ku KB. The list mixes accurate and garbled entries, reflecting OCR quality with multiple misspellings and misaligned figures. Key figures include Home Runs by Mize and Kiner, stolen bases by Robinson and Dillinger, and strikeout leaders Feller and Newhouser.

Walker Philadelphia Bt- Hott Boston Mise New York Rabophony Brooklyn Pittsburgh Holmes Miller Cincinnati Hutlett Beaton Thiples Muwal Louia Mize Kiner Baskes—Robinson Hopp Foxton Reiser Blackwell Branca Janaen Munger Leute Willineey Boaten McCoaky Williama Henrich Ahrae DiMaggio Wenrich Ounr Kell Detroit Houdreau Cleveland Hoxton Jo Ripples Washington Williame Gor Bash —Dillinger St. Louis Philtley Chicago Feller Newhouser Shea Reynolds

Pirates Release Wolff in Trade for Fitzgerald

The Pittsburgh Pirates released Roger Wolff, veteran knuckleball pitcher, to Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League as part payment for Eddie Fitzgerald, the catcher recently acquired by the Pirates.

BUCS Wolff Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Today Roger Wolff Sacramento Eddie Fitzgerald Pirates

Yale Gridders Fail to Flash In Season Open

Yale's opener left observers unimpressed as the Blue rolled past Kings Point 84 to 18 while questions linger about strength. Ford Nadherny scored three touchdowns for Yale. UConn edged Brown 38-18 after a 7-6 halftime. Coast Guard tied Rensselaer 19-19. New Haven State Teachers’ first team lost 41-0 to Arnold. New Britain Teachers opened 26-0 over Massachusetts Maritime. Trinity and Wesleyan prep for later games.

Connecticut Yale University of Connecticut Kings Point Villanova Ford Nadherny Troy N. Y Rensselaer Sailors Engineers New Haven State Teachers College West Haven Arnold New Britain Blue Devils Massachusetts Maritime Academy Trinity Wesleyan Bates Worcester Tech Cornell New Britain Teachers City College of New York Springfield Coast Guard Academy Amherst

Schwabens Hurt as Schwaben Lose in Brooklyn Clash

Three Schwaben players were injured in a National league match at Thomas Jefferson High School field in Brooklyn. New York Hatlkooks won 5 to 3 in Schwaben’s first away game of the season. John Lang Carl Biomdahl and Johnny Downs sustained injuries but are expected back next weekend. Downs Biomdahl and Johnny O Neil scored for Schwaben while Bert Higgins and Sullivan starred for the losers.

Schwaben New York Hatlkooks Thomas Jefferson High School Brooklyn Schwaben Booters John Lang Carl Biomdahl Johnny Downs Downs Biomdahl Johnny O'Neil Bert Higgins Sullivan

Woods Trim Walnuts In Final League Game

The Springwoods tied for third in the Senior City Baseball league by defeating the Walnuts 10 to 4 in six innings at Seaside Park. A six run rally in the fifth inning featured George Petrovcichs two base hit with bases loaded, helping Springwood overturn a deficit as George Exstock struck out 12 over five innings. It was the season finale as the scheduled top four teams series was cancelled.

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Rambler Juniors and Stratford Rama Tie at Grinrod Field

The Rambler Juniors and Stratford Rama football squads battled to a scoreless draw yesterday afternoon at Grinrod field. Both teams had chances but failed to score, leaving the game in a stalemate.

Ramblers Rambler Stratford Rama Grinrod Field

Ramblers Hold Lead as Threatened Drive Stalls at 12 Yard Line

Threatened frequently, the Ramblers had the best opportunity in the second period when they advanced to the Rama's 12 yard line before being halted. Games with the Ramblers may be arranged by phoning 4-1615.

Ramblers Rama Phoning

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