Buckeye Batters Face Nuzum's Curves This Weekend
Ohio State's powerful hitters led by Bobcat rivalries and the Buckeyes prepare for a two game series at Athens. Coach Bob Wren lauds Marty Karow and Jerry Driscoll while Nuzum lines up to duel OSU's strong batting lineup including All-America William Soter and catcher Jack Purvis. The 1958 schedule opens Saturday with a 2 p.m. start after a 1:30 p.m. early game.
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Gallipolis Nips Pomeroy In Extra Innings
Gallia Academy Blue Devils edged the Pomeroy Panthers 2 to 1 in extra innings at Memorial Field. Paul Burke lined a ball that bobbled in the Panther infield allowing Tommy McKean to score the deciding run in the eighth. Mickey Hardway pitched the full game for Gallipolis with strong support from McKean and John Thomas.
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Ohio University tennis team opens outdoor work
The Ohio University tennis squad resumed outdoor practice after spring recess. Coach Bob Bartels reports solid play from sophomores Bob Bredenfoerder Jim Dartman and Gary Schriber and praises veteran Al Ludlum. Returning player Joe Saggio struggles with serve as positions and doubles teams remain unsettled before the April 11 opener against Kenyon.
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Three AHL Boys Among Area Stars Banquet Honors Set
Three Athens high school basketball players Wen Wade Joe South and Jim Rutkoskie will be among 17 Athens area boys honored at the All Southeastern Ohio Athletic League banquet in Gallipolis. Special trophies go to John Milhoan winner of all star MVP and honorary captain and to Milhoan's coach Calvin Carrithers coach of the year. Jim Snyder Ohio University coach will be featured speaker with Claude Swick as toastmaster.
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Big Blacks Triumph 16-4 in season opener
Point Pleasant opened the 1956 baseball season with a 16 4 win over Lakin Raiders. Tim Swisher led the eight hit attack with a homer a triple and three RBI while Rusty Wamsley added three hits. Hayden Lockhart earned the win allowing five hits while striking out 16. Pannell took the loss.
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OU Shooters Enter Finale in Central Ohio Rifle League
The Ohio University rifle team travels to Columbus for the final CORL match of the campaign hoping to place third, 20 points behind. Top shooters include Bill Hill Ted Hill Ed Jasovsky and Jim Gartner with Lynn Fuller Joann Stone Hal Foyer providing depth as the 11-man roster heads to the event. The Bobcats finished sixth in Cincinnati in the last collegiate meet while OU competes with iron sights as others use scopes under current rules.
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Bobcat Track Team Heads to Quantico Relays
Four Bobcat track members travel to Quantico Virginia for the Marine Corps Relays. Frank Nixon Wally Guenther and Don Schuleik join others as Ohio University coaches predict top national talent including Parry O'Brien and Ronnie Delaney will compete. The squad also eyes an outdoor opener with Ohio Wesleyan on April 11 while time trials are set for Saturday. Frank Nixon recently posted an 83 for the half mile, edging teammate Bob Sawyers who holds the school record at 1 54.
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Bob Sawyers
Sawyers
Athens Tigers Open Season in Circleville Doubleheader
Athens High School begins baseball with a doubleheader at Circleville Tigers. Veteran Athens squad, limited practice due to rain, seeks early pitching depth while Circleville features seven lettermen and strong pitching. Larry Hughes to start. second game uses reserves. Home opener set for April 13 against Lancaster.
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Breen Sets World Swim Marks at AAU Nationals
George Breen of Cortland New York Teachers lowered two world marks at the National AAU swims in New Haven Connecticut. He clocked 19 40 4 for the mile and 18 202 for the 1500 meter while unattached, surpassing the Australian record set nearly six years prior.
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Warriors Close In On NBA Championship
The Philadelphia Warriors need one home win to clinch the NBA title after a 107-105 victory over the Fort Wayne Pistons in Fort Wayne. Warrior forward scores 30 points to move ahead 3 games to 1 in the best-of-seven series. previous game totals were 28 27 and 27.
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Detroit Rebounds to Top Canadiens in Series Clash
The Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3 1 in a pivotal playoff game. Al Arbour retrieved the puck on the boards and fed Marty Pavelich who passed to Ted Lindsay for the go ahead score in the final period.
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Veteran coach decries recruiting violations in college basketball
Wilbur Sparky Stalcup, veteran coach, told Topeka's all-sports banquet that recruiting violations have risen since 1982 and urged the NCAA to pursue a test case. He said some players should be declared ineligible and schedules suspended to restore integrity. He warned about the advantage enjoyed by schools spending big on top players.
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Baseball and football notes from Milwaukee and stadium expansion
The page lists several baseball matchups including Boston versus Jacksonville, Baltimore versus Chicago, Chicago versus St. Louis, Cleveland versus New York, New York versus Philadelphia, Kansas City versus Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati versus Washington with scores such as Baltimore 4 Chicago 10 and Pittsburgh 6 Kansas City 1. It also notes Michigan State’s Mackin Field Stadium will be enlarged to a 60 100 capacity before the 1956 football season opens.
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Snow Fence in OU Outfield for Ohio State Game
The snow fence in the Ohio University outfield will be used for the first time today during the 3 15 p m game with Ohio State. The left field fence sits 400 feet from home, while the permanent fence beyond reaches most batters with at least 16 recorded homers over it. The distance to both left and right fields is about 390 feet.
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Herb Score Hurls Blank in Corpus Christi Prospects
Herb Score, the Indians young left hander, dazzled in a five inning spring start at Corpus Christi Texas against the Giants. He allowed two hits and struck out several batters as Cleveland blanked their opponent for the second straight time. Score’s fastball showed improved control and velocity with scouts noting he resembles Lefty Grove in his prime. The performance boosts Cleveland’s confidence heading toward the regular season.
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Amateur Venturi Leads Masters Opener With 66
Ken Venturi shot a 66 in the Masters opening round to grab a one stroke lead among players including pros Cary Middlecoff and Ben Hogan. The 24 year old from San Francisco became the best amateur round at Augusta National, as showers and tough holes tested the field. Patton and Ford trailed with 68s and 69s as the course yielded mixed scores.
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