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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1950

Page

9

Bobcat Swimmers Start Saturday at Kent State

Ohio University swimmers open the winter season at Kent State in a 4 PM meet to dedicate the new 1 330 000 building. Coach Tommy Thomas targets an improved squad with Koester Snavely Wright leading a strong group and a large relay lineup.

Kent State Ohio University Bobcat Kent State University Bobcats Oscar Tommy” Thomas Ohio State Mike Peppe Thomas Dave Koester Harry Snavely Richmond Wright Snavely Kent Dick Yoe Bill Early Vern Smith Koester Jack Wylam Dave Jones Don Anderson George Simons Wright Norm Amidano Jones Yoe Jim Cochran

Brooklyn Neri Wins at 138 Five

Brooklyn outpointed Morouk Arkarian 146 at Buenos Aires. Tony Cimmones outpointed Chester Slider 151 in Fall River. Cincinnati beat Springfield 4-1 in hockey. Basketball scores across leagues listed with multiple city teams and college results.

Brooklyn Bill Neri Rooklyn Moroukarkarian Buenos Aires Fall River Mass Tony Cimmone Bayonne N. J Chester Slider Cincinnati Springfield Washington Boston &I New York Rochester Philadelphia Syracuse Sheboygan Kansas City Paterson Saratoga College Connecticut

Miami Chooses Over Missouri in Orange Bowl Showdown

Miami aims for an undefeated season with a victory over Missouri in the Orange Bowl before about 40 000 fans. The Hurricanes seek a 9th win while Missouri, led by Don Faurot, enters with four wins four losses and one tie. Also in the stands is Clemson coach Frank Howard after a season opener 34 0 Clemson over Missouri.

Miami Fla University of Miami Missouri Don Faurot Tigers Iowa State Frank Howard Clemson College Clemson

Bailey is Mid-American scoring champion for Miami

Jim Bailey led Miami to the Mid-American Conference scoring title with 36 points across four games. Teammate Dick Urich added 24 points and Paul Sautter 21 as Ohio University and others trailed. Miami's 160 points topped the league while Western Michigan was held to 13 across the season.

L Pet Miami Cirgillieall Heer Es Ohio VU Western Reserve Western Michigan TD XP Bailey Miami Urich Miami Sautter Miami Cozza Stumps Ohio U. Staub Cincinnati Stratton Acus Cooney Perkins Ohio U Array Miami Jim Bailey Jim Akron West Virginia Illinois Washington St. L Butler Colgate Kent State Toledo Buffalo Marshal Case Tech Ohio UU Pitt Wisconsin Marietta UCLA Bowling Green Indiana Marshall Michigan Iowa Ohio State Northwestern Texas Western Hardin-Simmons William Mary Louisville Evansville Kentucky Wabash Ohio U. Ball State College Pacific Xavier Northern Miinois Central Michigan Uy Western Reserve Akron U. Ohio Michigan Normal Baldwin-Wallace Carnegie Tech Mt. Union A Wooster Geneva Heidelberg

1950 Grid Records of OU Opponents

The record shows results for Oklahoma against Cortland Teachers Buffalo Louisville Niagara Alfred Brooklyn College Rhode Island Ohio U Rensselaer with a win loss tally of 5 3 and a total score reference 129.

Buffalo Cortland Teachers Louisville Niagara Alfred Brooklyn College Rhode Island Ohio U Rensselaer

Bullets pick up Gene James from Knicks in waiver move

Baltimore Bullets acquire Gene James a 26 year old 6 foot 4 inch forward from the New York Knickerbockers. James former Marshall College star from Ironton Ohio is expected to debut Saturday against the Syracuse Nationals. James played two seasons with New York after starring at Marshall where he scored 1089 points in 93 games and helped the NAIB tourney win in 1947.

Baltimore Gene James Marshall College Baltimore Bullets New York Knickerbockers National Basketball Association Bullets Syracuse Nationals James Knicks Ironton Marshall

Marion to Pilot St. Louis Cards

Martin Marion, known as Mr. Shortstop, became manager of the St Louis Cardinals for 11 years at 9 yesterday morning after being chosen over Eddie Dyer. President Fred Saigh said Marion led the field throughout and he called the position the greatest honor in baseball.

ST. Louis Martin Marion Shortstop St. Louis Cardinals Fred Saigh Marion Eddie Dyer Cardinals

Dayton Air Gems Add Gene Brown from Buckeyes

The Dayton Air Gems of the National Industrial Basketball League signed Gene Brown, former Ohio State basketball star on the Buckeyes Big Ten title team. Brown will be employed by Delco Products Division of General Motors, sponsor of the Air Gems.

Dayton Dayton Air Gems Gene Brown Ohio State Cage Star Brown Buckeye Delco Products General Motors Corp Air-Gems

AHS Opens Floor Season Tonight With McArthur

Athens High welcomes McArthur for a floor opener in the SEC League, with varsity to follow a 7 p.m. junior bout. Coach Harry Lackey’s returning mentor squad seeks another league crown after a 15-2 regular season, while McArthur aims to win at Athens for the first time postwar.

AHS McArthur Athens High Generals Harry Lackey Bulldogs Athens Bob Kalish Lackey Ralph Nuzum Jim Widdoes Frank Watkins Nick Parkis Jon Blair Johnny Smith Widdoes Parkis Blair Smith Bill Ashworth Dick Nellis Cleveland John Bolin Russ Smith

Chuck Mather Named Grid Coach of Year

Ohio's high school coach of the year is Masillon’s Chuck Mather for the second time in three seasons. The Massillon mentor led the Tigers to a third straight state crown and dominated the AP poll, finishing 26 votes ahead of Upper Arlington’s Doug Perry. Goodsell of Upper Arlington earned Ohio’s outstanding gridder honor as the top scorer with 199 points.

Columbus Ohio Charles Chuck) Mather Massillon Chuck Associated Press Mansfield Augie Morningstar Mather Tigers Doug Perry Upper Arlington Doug Goodsell Goodsell Bob Howe Paul Brubeck Cleveland St. Ignatius Claude Neeley Hamilton Dick Szymanski Toledo Libbey Jim Kennedy Zanesville Middletown Chuck Thackara Big Blue Coaches’ Association Junie Ferrar Barberton Lou Juillerat Akron Bob Cawrse East Cleveland Shaw F. George Thackara Bill Hess Portsmouth George Vlerehome Perry Roy Hoyman Steubenville Ferrall Vlerebome Jim Scullion Lakewood Ralph Marickel Toledo Scott

Insurance Galf Sweep Series In Women's League Play

Wartenburg Insurance girls defeated the second place 22nd Street Keglers 2-1 to extend their lead to seven games. Betty Ambrose led with 506 in the evening, while Gloria Roush added 466 for 22nd Street. Hall Drugs climbed to third by beating Rich Valley Dairy as Nell Quillin posted 535 for the series and Betty Elliot 447 for the sweep. Pure Oil Peps forfeited three games to American Legion.

Point Pleasant W. Va Wartenburg Insurance Girls 22Nd Street Keglers Insurancettes Betty Ambrose Gloria Roush Hall Drugs Rich Valley Dairy Girls Dairy Maids Pure Oil Peps Nell Quillin Betty Elliot American Legion Girls

Weekend college and pro football slate previews

Weekend football card lists numerous games across colleges and pro teams. Notable matchups include Missouri at Miami, Navy vs Army in Philadelphia, Notre Dame at Southern Cal, and Ohio State rivals, with night games indicated for several campuses.

Missouri Miami Texas Western Hawaii Navy Army Philadelphia Holy Cross Boston College Syracuse Fordham Auburn Alabama Georgia Tech Georgia LSU Tulane Virginia Tech Maryland Miss. State Mississippi Tennessee Vanderbilt North Carolina Virginia Richmond Wi-Mary Oklahoma Okla Aggies Kansas State Wichita Rice Baylor Texas Tech Hardin-Simmons Tulsa Houston TCU Smu Notre Dame Southern Cal

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