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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1955

Page

9

Bobcats optimism voiced by coach Widdoes for 1955 season

Ohio University football coach Carroll Widdoes spoke at an alumni gathering in Cleveland, expressing confidence in a returning veteran backfield and experienced linemen for 1955. End positions are slightly weak but Jim Krager is expected back after an injury, and schedule changes may bring more East and South games.

Bobcat Carroll Widdoes Cleveland Widdoes Ohio University Jim Krager

Gales Shell Four Athens Hurlers in 14 5 Victory

Lancaster defeats Athens 14 to 5 as pitchers Dick Roof and Oli Lenkner limit the Bulldogs to two hits. Athens built a 5 0 lead before Lancaster rallied with an eight run third inning and additional runs, while Barne Kal and Ted Thomas lead Lancaster with three hits each.

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Baseball statistics and schedule snippets from New York and Detroit

Baseball season notes list Antonelli and Kaline among leaders in strikeouts and runs with mixed at bats, while Jablonski drives in all Cincinnati’s runs in a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh ending a six game skid. A trail ride at Ray Knowlton farm west of Albany is announced for Sunday 1:30 pm with horses welcome.

Rochester Alfano Jets Rudy York Danny Whelen Allentown Ivan Delock Rea Sox Chicago White Sox Ray Jablonski Recings Cincinnati Pittsburgh Albany Maing Club Ray Knowlton Albany

Standings and Friday schedule span multiple teams and games

Basketball standings show New York 64 and Brooklyn 2 games back with St Louis and Detroit near the top. Friday’s schedule lists Chicago at Brooklyn and Boston at Chicago among others. Golf notes crown Athens medalist Larry Snyder with 75 and team point details.

Brooklyn New York Milwaukee Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Philadelphia Chicago Boston Kansas Jones Podres Nixon Donovan Kansas City Lawrence Liddle Bucks Shants Washington Nichols Wenmeier Abernathy Or Pascual Anve Lary Athens Larry Snyder Jim Rutkos Ron Grogan

Ohio U Rifle Team Ends Season Saturday

The Ohio University rifle team closes its season with a final match in Dayton after two losses to Dayton and Ohio State. Sophomore leaders and three new lettermen push to narrow the point gap, led by coach George Carmicheal.

Ohio University Dayton Ohio State Bobcats Ohio Riflers Jimmy Krumm George Carmicheal Bill Hilz Vince Rosat Hal Vanis

Blue Devils and Wahamans clash ends with 7 to 3 score

Gallipolis built early leads and held off Wahama as Charles Roush and Jim Thomas led with key hits. Gardner Oliver and Micky Hardway contributed, while Gallipolis pitcher Smith cruised through five innings before relief by Thomas.

Blacks Edge Jackets in tight 65 victory at home

Point Pleasant edged Middleport 65 as Denny Hart and Mogensen sparked a late rally. Pitcher Bot Baker took the loss for Middleport while Kaul and Lockhart limited the Yellow Jackets. Charles Smith and Mogensen highlighted the offense with key hits as Pleasant next hosts Wahame at Harmon Field.

Point Pleasant Denny Hart Mogensen Piessant Hargearm Firmen Iain. Borg Iichs Middle Fort Bot Baker Kaul Kauft Rans Maysen Lockhart Charles Smith Yellow Jackets Middleport Fone Baker Poineasant Harmon Field Falcons Pelasant

Gallipolis Faces Richmond Dale in Dual Meet Fumble

Gallipolis loses to Richmond Dale High 61-87 in a Southeastern High School track dual. Key moments include a fumbled baton in the mile relay between Ronnie Fisher and John Milhoan, a new school record by Sohn Milhoan in the high jump, and strong performances by Gallipolis teammates McCormick Jenkins and Gillespie. Richmond Dale's Tom Riley placed second in high jump with 5-8, Bill Brown third, while Gallipolis set a school record in the relay but fell short overall.

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