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i 3 3 i I Sports and NewS A Guide to Buying Channel 18 Moves into Live TV High Fidelity Equipment v. comer to television. Chris has a background of student (University of Hartford) theater and served WHCT in a featured capacity on "Scene 18" two seasons ago. TO ALFRED UTCHIOCKI penter, former Yankee baseball great "Spec" Shea and former middleweight champion Rocky Graziano. George C- or "Crean" to his friends is a versatile veteran of the Hartford broadcasting scene.

His background in reporting and producing special programming has touched a number of fields: interviews, sports and news specials. One of his best-remembered stints at Channel 18 was the time he became the station's "Singing Weatherman" forecasting the elements to his own accompainment on the piano. Chris Rydel, the station's weather girl, is an almost-new- better, especially if the lady of the house will be using the system. Make sure you insist on a full explanation of the control system very often this is the best basis for buying a model. Gonsider the size, too.

3. Don't spend too little. Assume your standards will increase the more you listen. Spend enough to satisfy yourself that you'll be happy with your system for a long time. 4.

Consider the resale value. Even though you plan well, you may still want to upgrade a portion of the system. Unlike appliance type stereo, components have a definite re-sale value. While it is not possible to tell what a certain piece will be forth in the future; there are some guidelines to follow ask about them. A bewildering array of equipment greets the buyer who wants to select components for a high fidelity music system.

How can he make a wise choice. Here are a few general principals suggested by the Institute of High Fidelity that can help guide the consumer in his selections. 1. Seek balance. Good quality speakers won't produce fine sound if linked with a poor amplifier.

It's wiser to buy moderate-priced equipment all around than splurge on one piece at the expense of the rest of the system. 2. Performance is most important, but don't neglect other features and appearance. All other things equal, perhaps the speaker switches will attract you. Sometimes simple control arrangements will suit you Sally "Gidget" Field really takes off THE FLYING NUN Three new programs have brought four new personalities to central Connecticut this fall.

Moving into the area of live telecasting, Channel 18 now offers "Sports World" with Ray Somers and Willie Pep, "Forecast" with Chris Rydel and "Afternoon News Report" with C. P. Patterson weekday afternoons from 5:30 to 6. "Sports World" is designed to present headline news, as well as sidelights and background material from the world of sports. It features the in-depth reporting of veteran sportscas-ter Ray Somers, and knowledgeable commentary and interviews with Willie Pep, former featherweight boxing champion of the world.

Over a period of years Ray has fielded a full variety of sports news assignments in various parts of the eastern seaboard. Willie's career as featherweight champion (1942-1950) was finally capped in 1963. with his election to the Boxing. Hall of Fame. Through the years he has developed a knowledge and understanding of athletes and athletics, people and ideas that have made competitive sports of such wide -spread interest today.

Working as a team, Ray is the man with the headline facts and figures. Then Willie, in a series of "Pep Talks," provides commentary, anecdotes and points-of-view vital to the overall sports picture. On occasion, both Ray and Willie interview special guests. Among their guests, so far, have been ex-heayweight boxing champion, Rocky Marciano, ring announcer Johnny Addie, Charter Oaks coach Ken Car-Sonny and Cher do a number in their guesting on "The Phyllis Diller Happening," on NBC-TV "Kratf Music Hall" show Oct. 25, in which they are barely recognizable.

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