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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1960

Page

18

Dick Greeni Earns Little All American Center Spot

Dick Greens a 233 pound Ohio University senior center headlines the 1960 Little All-American selections by the AP. The roster lists Doug Brown from Fr esq State and Tom Hackler of Tennessee Tech among other stars with Paul Terr es Bucknell at quarterback and Bernie Casey Bowling Green earning a second team backfield berth. Ohio U players Joe Dean and Bob Brooks receive honorable mention.

Tom Hackler Tennessee Tech Erie John Simko Augustana South Dakota Chattanooga Charles Long Willie Crafts Texas A&i Brown Long Beach Calif George Aileson Iowa State Teachers Charles City Iowa Greens Ohio University Bernie Casey Bowling Green Joe Dean Ohio U Bob Brooks Larry Cline Otterbein

Jackson Named SECL Favorite In 1960-61 Poll

Jackson selected to lead SECL as 11 writers forecast the league standings. Pomeroy trails in second with 72 points, Nelsonville and Athens follow, and Midport, Wellston, Gallipolis and Logan fill the lower ranks. The season opens with Logan at Pomeroy and other matchups.

Gallipolis Milleport Jackson Frank Spriggs Ironmen Pomeroy Logan Nelsonville Wellston Athens Middleport Pos Te SB Saab Huss Saredous Oivereews

Dalton Tops Chiefs Cage Agereg

Veterans coach Harry Westfall relies on 6 6 senior Steve Dalton to lead Logan Chiefs in SECL basketball. Dalton scored 224 points last season and earned all league second team. supporting cast includes forwards John Sigler Henry Lousia and guards Bill Patterson Tom Donahey Bill Mowery. The Chiefs opened with a 70 60 win over Bremen with Dalton scoring 23 and Patterson 12. Logan faces a demanding schedule starting with Friday at Pomeroy and a recent 53 52 loss to Lancaster St Mary, facing Athens Middleport Nelsonville and other rivals through February.

Steve Dalton Chiefs John Sigler Henry Lousia Phil Woltz Larry Painter Painter Woltz Bill Patterson Tom Donahey Bill Mowery Chieftains Bremen Dalton Patterson Logan Athens Mike Canty Gary Dalton Robbie Ellinger Tom Gasser Jerry Hoy Pomeroy Lancaster St. Mary Middleport Nelsonville Jackson Oak Hill Gallipolis Wellston Portsmouth

Richardson Is President of International League

In Williamsport Pennsylvania Tommy Richardson, long a ballclub executive, is elected president of the Triple A International League in Louisville. He succeeds Frank Shaughnessy who retires at 77. Richardson signs a one year contract worth 15000 dollars.

Williamsport Tommy Richardson International League Richardson Louisville Frank Shaughnessy

Tiger stops Greaves for British Empire middleweight title

Edmonton based bout ended when Dick Tiger of Nigeria stopped Wilfie Greaves of Edmonton in the ninth round to claim the British Empire middleweight title.

Edmonton Alta Dick Tiger Nigeria Wilfie Greaves

Ohio U Wins Final AP Small College Football Poll

The Ohio Bobcats coached by William R. Hess secure the national crown on a strong schedule. Lenoir Rhyne Humboldt State and Whitworth follow in the top positions as eight districts cast first place votes. Ohio beat Dayton Boston University and Xavier en route to an undefeated 10 0 record.

Associated Press Ohio University Ohio Bobcats William R. Hess Lenoir-Rhyne Hick Ory N. C Humboldt Calif

Athens High School Sells Season Basketball Tickets

Athens High School offers adult season books for 5 dollars and student books for 2 dollars. Principal Roger Burke said juniors and seniors may buy individual home game tickets for 25 cents and away league tickets for 35 cents at the high school. Elementary students pay 25 cents and general admission is 75 cents.

Athens High School Roger Burke

Hess Calls Title Nice Tribute

Cincinnati reports Hess, coach of Ohio University, praised Fort Thomas High School Bluebirds as they honored his team’s Class A state championship. Hess described No 1 recognition as nice and credited his players for the tribute, noting four key team qualities and his Woody Hayes influenced coaching style.

Cincinnati Highlands High School Bluebirds Fort Thomas Bill Hess Hess Ohio University Bobcats Associated Press Woody Hayes Ohio State Hayes

Smith Class A Coach Wins Ohio Coach of the Year

Bob Smith of St Joseph's Fremont Street is named Ohio Class A coach of the year in the AP football poll after a perfect season with 98 wins and 35 losses in 11 years at St. Joseph's. Paul Misali of Purcell named Class AA coach of the year after 31 year old first year as head coach.

Columbus Bob Smith Fremont St. Joseph Ohio Associated Press Paul Misali Cincinnati Purcell Smith St. Joe Misali Jim McCarthy Leo Strang Massillon Sandusky Earle Bruce Jim Eby Dayton Colonel White Tony Mason Niles Lou Juillerat Troy Chuck Stobart Gallipoli Mel Knowlton Alliance George Vlerebome Zanesville

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