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Cheshire Town Sports 1977

Updated: Jul 14

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Menā€™s Track & Field: Detailed Scoring & Relay Breakdown


The Robert Meenegan Relays at (Amity Stadium)


Cheshire broke a three-year winning streak to finish 3rd out of 16 teams.

  • Final Team Standings:Ā Holy Cross of Waterbury (77), Southington (70), Cheshire (58), Hamden, Hillhouse, Torrington, Seymour, Sheehan, Platt, Naugatuck, Amity, North Haven, Branford, Milford.

  • The 4 Winning Relay Teams:

    • Javelin:Ā Jon Lenz, Neil Ferguson, Terry Clark ā€” Combined distance: 500 ft, 8 in

    • Sprint Medley:Ā John Milton, Roger Goodson, Sean Kaplan, Al Turley ā€” Time: 3:42.1

    • 440 Relay:Ā Pat Coyne, Scott Benson, Andy Fitzsimmons, Gary Johnson ā€” Time: 45.4

    • 880 Relay:Ā Roger Goodson, Al Turley, Sean Kaplan, John Milton ā€” Time: 1:35.7

  • Other Placing Relays:

    • Mile Relay (2nd place):Ā Pete Franaitti, Mike Beebe, Bob Coleman, Terry Croft ā€” Time: 3:30.9

    • Triple Jump (3rd place):Ā Jan Urkevic, John Milton, Al Vega ā€” Combined distance: 117 ft, 3.25 in

    • Distance Medley (4th place):Ā Joe Wall, Tom Esposito, Colin Harrison, Glenn Johnson ā€” Time: 11:12.3

    • Shot Put (5th place):Ā Bill Glass, Rich Buttery, Greg Nagle ā€” Combined distance: 132 ft, 8.5 in


Housatonic League Dual Meets (vs. Lyman Hall & Shelton)


The Rams extended their dual-meet winning streak to 53 victories over 5 seasons, beating Lyman Hall 118-20 and Shelton 100.5-32.5. Individual statistics included:

  • Roger Goodson:Ā 1st in 100-yard dash (10.4s), 1st in 220-yard dash (23.0s), 1st in Triple Jump (40 ft, 5 in).

  • Glenn Johnson:Ā 1st in Mile (4:44.0), 1st in Two-Mile (9:43.0).

  • Joe Wall:Ā 1st in 120 High Hurdles (15.4s), 1st in 330 High Hurdles (45.1s).

  • Neil Ferguson:Ā 1st in High Jump (5 ft, 10 in).

  • Jan Urkevic:Ā 1st in Pole Vault (11 ft, 6 in).

  • Sean Kaplan:Ā 1st in Discus (120 ft, 4 in).


šŸƒā€ā™€ļø Girlsā€™ Track & Field: Event-by-Event vs. Branford (112-13)


Cheshire swept first place in all 14 events. Notable depth details include:

  • 100-Yard Dash:Ā 1st - Lisa Clemo (12.3s), 2nd - Cindy Davis.

  • 220-Yard Dash:Ā 1st - Linda Montambault (27.8s), 2nd - Lisa Clemo, 3rd - Linda Clayton.

  • 440-Yard Run:Ā 1st - Sally Gailfoil (63.3s), 2nd - Carolyn Murphy, 3rd - Lynn Yarnall.

  • 880-Yard Run:Ā 1st - Sally Gailfoil (2:51.0), 2nd - Filomena Brandonisio, 3rd - Sally Fitzgerald.

  • Mile Run:Ā 1st - Linda Gailfoil (5:57.3), 2nd - Ellen McKinley.

  • Two-Mile Run:Ā 1st - Ellen McKinley (12:30.2 ā€” School Record), 2nd - Linda Gailfoil.

  • 100-Yard Hurdles:Ā 1st - Pat Gallagher (17.7s), 2nd - Betsy Hacubin, 3rd - Joyce Blackesly.

  • Discus:Ā 1st - Doreen Paul (114 ft, 3.5 in ā€” School Record), 2nd - Joreen Markey.

  • Javelin:Ā 1st - Doreen Paul (107 ft, 3.25 in), 2nd - Joreen Markey, 3rd - Nancy Rodgers.

  • Shot Put:Ā 1st - Joreen Markey (33 ft, 3.25 in ā€” School Record), 2nd - Doreen Paul, 3rd - Nancy Rodgers.

  • Long Jump:Ā 1st - Meg Gallagher (15 ft, 2 in), 3rd - Betsy Gallant.

  • High Jump:Ā 1st - Melissa Murphy (4 ft, 6 in), 3rd - Connie French.


šŸ„Ž Girls' Softball ("Ewes") Box Score Highlights


Game 1: Cheshire 13, Seymour 12

  • The Dramatic 7th:Ā Trailing 12-8 in the bottom of the 7th, Cheshire put up 5 runs for a walk-off victory.

  • Game Hitters:Ā Nancy Larson (3-for-4, HR), Nancy Bernardi (3-for-5, HR), Anne Downes (2-for-5), Jill Bensen (2-for-5). Lori Zimarino and Mary Petruzzi both added runs scored.


Game 2: Cheshire 20, Branford 10


  • Early Onslaught:Ā The Ewes scored 7 runs in the 1st inning and 8 runs in the 2nd to jump out to a 15-0 lead.

  • Game Hitters:Ā Lisa Grenon (4-for-5), Lori Zimarino (2-for-4), Nancy Larson (2-for-4), Cassie Davis (2-for-3), Kathy Mione (2-for-5), Nancy Bernardi (1-for-2).

āš¾ Varsity Baseball: Stats & Game Breakdown


Following their 9-8 loss to North Haven, the Rams sat at a 2-1 record.

  • Team Leading Batting Averages (Through 3 Games):

    • Altro: .500

    • Wolff: .473

    • Morse: .364

    • Bartoli: .300


  • Game Box Score Details vs. North Haven:

    • 1st Inning:Ā Rich Drescher walked, followed by a Frank Sierpuchlin 2-run single scoring Wolff and Drescher.

    • 3rd Inning:Ā Jim Brandolini reached on a bunt error, followed by a Steve Bartoli double and a Joe Aiello RBI single.

    • 7th Inning Rally:Ā Down 9-5, Cheshire scored 3 runs sparked by a walk to Drury, an Altro triple, and a hard-hit ball by Morse that forced an error.

    • Hitters:Ā Brandolini (2-for-3), Bartoli (2-for-4), Morse, John DePalma, Drury, Tom Mack, and Drescher.

    • Pitching Stats:Ā Frank Sierpuchlin started (3.1 IP, 3 runs allowed); Larry Lilley finished in relief (3.2 IP, 1 run allowed, 4 hits).


šŸŽ³ Local United Bowling League Scores (April 14, 1977)

  • Mary Haie:Ā High Triple of 355Ā (individual games of 119 and 118).

  • Suzanne Higgins:Ā High Single of 138Ā (318 total series).

  • Other 300+ Series Marks:Ā Marion Henderson (316 series; 107, 123 games), Barbara Peaker (308 series; 107, 111 games), Helen Dunlap (308 series; 104 game).

  • Two-String 100+ Club:Ā Karen Kelly (103, 104), Vivian Korey (two 102s).

  • Single-String 100+ Club:Ā Lorraine Rainey (123), Helen Reinhard (118), Mary Smith (110), Ann Yannaccone (110), Ann Samociuk (110), Gladys Brown (109), Ann Jamele (108), Edie Viola (106), Connie Petretto (103), Vilma Hague (102), Morris Bobbic (101), Ruth Vincent (100).

  • "High Without a Mark" Tie:Ā Ann Jamele and Ann Watson both rolled an 87.





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