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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1952

Page

11

Southeastern Conference Tops AP All-America List in 1952

Michigan State and Georgia Tech each placed two players on the AP All America teams. SEC led with five honorees, followed by Big Ten with four and PCC with three. Notable selections include Stolhandske, Giel, Heinrich, Scarath, and Moorhead among others, with strong defensive lineups and standout backs like Wessels and Tamburo.

Southeastern Conference Big 10 New York Michigan State Georgia Tech Associated Press Don Heinrich Washington Jack Scarbath Maryland Frank Rush Dick Tamburo Pete Brown Bobby Moorhead Big Tom Stolhandske Texas Frank McPhee Princeton Kline Gilbert Nessippi David Suminski Wisconsin John Michels Tennessee Matussak Brown Wessels Giel Heinrich Scarbath Don Branby Colorado Tom Scott Virginia J. D. Kimmel Houston West Point Charlie LaPradd Florida Kush Steve Eisenhauer Navy Tamburo Donn Moomaw UCLA Johnny Lattner Jim Sears Sove Ute Southern California Moorhead Paul Cameron Alan Ameche Ed Mioduszewski William and Mary Gene Filipski Villanova Andy Kozar Eddie Crowder Pinebones Ted Saabone Detroit Holy Cross Don McAuliffe Leon Hardeman Howard Waugh Tulsa Johnny Olszewski California Mitch Price Columbia Bobby Marlow Alabama Charlie Caldwell McPhee Ed Price Stolhandske Oklahoma Scott Art Gueppe Branley del Ward Moomaw Tambure Tom Catlin George Morris

Lively Lady Tops 1952 Two-Year-Old Trotter Poll

Lively Lady the Wooster bred filly under Gay Acres Stable of Wooster colors led the U S Trotting Association vote as the Two-Year-Old Trotter of 1952 She trains and drives for Del Miller and earned 40 793 this season leading two year olds Meadow Rice and other divisional champions also noted Meadow Rice who won the 1952 Brown Jug is linked to Ohio and Kentucky connections Walnut Hall Stud owns Lively Lady which was bred by the Critchfields and sold for 1100 as a yearling Community notes include Hilsota Sharpe Note Time Star's Pride and other awards.

Columbus Lively Lady Bob Hank Crutich Gay Acres Wooster U. S. Trotting Association Goston N. Y Walnut Hall Stud Donerail The Critchfields del Miller Trotters Pacer Hilsota Trotter Sharpe Note Star Time Meadow Rice Kentucky Ohio Delaware Wayne Curry Smart Bonnie Brace Farms Wellington

Bratton Seeks Sixth Straight Win Against Tiger Jones

Johnny Bratton bids for his fifth straight victory in a ten round telecast at Madison Square Garden where he faces Ralph Tiger Jones of Yonkers New York. Bratton, once known for a fragile chin, is listed as a 4 to 1 favorite to beat Jones tonight.

New York Johnny Bratton NBA Ralph Tiger) Jones Yonkers N. Y Madison Square Garden Johnny Tiger Brat

Native Dancer Named Top American Horse

The unbeaten two year old colt Native Dancer was named No 1 race horse in the country the first juvenile ever chosen American champion A trophy was given to owner Alfred G Vanderbilt at the TRA annual dinner Bert Read of Ohio urged TRA tracks to adopt a uniform drug schedule for stimulants for officials and members of the Horsemen's IR and Protective Association.

New York Alfred G. Vanderbilt TRA Bert O. Read Ohio Irand Protective Association

Liberal Fishing Policy To Continue in 1953

Columbus reports the Division of Wildlife adopted liberal 1953 regulations after a hearing with sportsmen and officials. Angling remains unrestricted by creel or time limits for many fish. rough fish and smelt rules allow fishing by various means with specific prohibitions. Smelt may be taken in Lake Erie and tributaries at any time under set methods.

Columbus Conbre Division of Wildlife Lake Erie

Cincy Names 03 Captains

The University of Cincinnati names co captains for 1953 football, halfback Dom Del Bene and defensive end Don Fritz to lead the Bearcats. Jerseys 28 and 29 are retired for Gene Rossi and Bill Shalosky, Rossi MVP offensive and Shalosky MVP defensive. Forty-one varsity letters awarded. team went eight wins, one loss, one tie. Freshman numerals awarded to 23 players.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Dom del Bene Girard Don Fritz Lorain Bearcats Sid Gilman Gene Rossi Bill Shalosky Rossi Shalosky Glenn Sample

College Scores and Results Roundup

Cage Scores THURSDAY COLLEGE onrade Island 82 Boston College 68 Bonaventure 44 Marshall 115 Virginia Wesleyan 85 Chicago Loyola 67 Elmhurst 60 Rio Grande 76 Marietta 73 Geneva 68 Muskingum 63 Alliance Pa 68 Youngstown 55 Lockbourne AFB 94 Hiram 78 Northern 81 Concordia Ind 83 Wabash 77 Indiana Central 83 Wabash 77 Indiana State 61 Hanover 53 Wilmington 98 Transylvania 66 Xavier Ohio 81 Georgetown Ky 53 NC State 88 Washington Lee 63 Maryland 64 William & Mary 61 Clemson 77 oon 91 urmindnen eoeinaits Quantico Marines 73 Catholic Univ 64 Mercer 73 Furman 64 Oklahoma A&M 54 New Mexico A&M 39 Wyoming 74 Montana State College 50.

Chicago Loyola Elmhurst Rio Grande Marietta Geneva Muskingum Alliance Youngstown Lockbourne Afb Hiram Indiana Central Wabash Indiana State Hanover Wilmington Transylvania Xavier Ohio Georgetown NC State Washington & Lee Quantico Marines Catholic Univ Mercer Furman Oklahoma A & M New Mexico A&m Wyoming Montana State College

Syracuse Wins Venerable August V. Lambert Trophy

Syracuse University football wins the August V. Lambert Memorial Trophy for eastern football supremacy. The committee of eastern sports writers and broadcasters awarded the trophy Thursday in New York, to accompany the Orange Bowl trip on January 1.

New York Syracuse University Syracuse

Rain Wipes Out Play In Victorian Tennis Championship

Rain washed out the scheduled tennis action at the Victorian championship in Melbourne Australia today leaving players unable to compete and organizers delaying proceedings.

Melbourne Australia

All-America Offensive and Defensive Teams Named

AP lists 1952 All-America selections with leaders from Texas Princeton Georgia Tech and Wisconsin on offense and Colorado Virginia Michigan State Navy UCLA Notre Dame Southern Cal among others. Noting class years junior status for several players.

New York Associated Press Tom Stolhandske Texas Frank McPhee Princeton Kline Gilbert Mississippi David Suminski Wisconsin John Michels Tennessee Marvin Matuszak Tulsa Pete Brown Georgia Tech Bucks Billy Wessels Oklahoma Paul Giel Minnesota Don Heinrich Washington Jack Scarbath Maryland Giel Don Branby Colorado Tom Scott Virginia J. D. Kimmel Houston Charlie LaPradd Florida Frank Kush Michigan State Steve Eisenhauer Navy Richard Tamburo Donn Moomaw UCLA Jim Sears Southern California Johnny Lattner Notre Dame Bobby Moorhead Eisenhauer Lattner

OU Cagers Face Marietta Opener as Snyder Starts Fourth Campaign

Ohio University meets Marietta Pioneers in the season opener at Bobcat Gym. Coach Jim Snyder begins his fourth year with a largely rebuilt lineup, led by Betts and Murphy, while Scott Griesheimer is ineligible for the opener. The freshman squad also shows regional standouts in a 6:30 p.m. doubleheader.

Marietta Snyder Bobcat Quintet Ohio University Marietta Pioneers Jim Snyder Cats Atvuuin Uopnleet Dick Murphy Ralph Readout Scotty Griesheimer Chillicothe Dan Lechner Mineral City Barry Portsmouth Murphy Betts Bobcat East Liverpool Bobcats Bob Wren Rio Grande Bevo Francis Co. Francis Southeastern Ralph Nuzam Athens Larry Morrison Trimble Dick Garrison Corning Dick Hubbard Nelsonville Don del Corso Waynesburg Jim Creek Reynoldsburg Lem Nixon Nai Nuzum Mike Samargya Larry Morerison Dick Miller Dick White Glen Randall Ane Lemtheen Foreman Roettger Dubhinski Ball Scott Hefflin Grubb Weinbrecht Hubbard

New York Strips Title From Brow of Robinson

The New York State Athletic Commission stripped Sugar Ray Robinson of his world middleweight title for failing to defend it within six months. Commission chairman Robert Christenberry said the title is vacated after Robinson did not respond to挑 whether he would defend or retire. Gainford claimed a letter was mailed notifying the commission while negotiations with Jack Solomons for a Turpin rematch were underway.

New York New York State Athletic Commission Sugar Ray Robinson George Gainford Robinson Robert Christenberry Commission Christenberry Gainford New Haven Conn Boston

British Fight Board Backs NY Stripping Sugar Robinson

The Boxing Board of Control in Britain declares support for the New York State Athletic Commission action to strip Sugar Robinson of the middleweight title. BBBC secretary Teddy Waltham cites opposition to extending Robinson’s decision deadline and notes chairman Onslow Fane contacted New York officials to insist Robinson must decide by December 5.

London Great Britain Boxing Board of Control New York State Athletic Commission Sugar Robinson Teddy Waltham BBBC Robinson Onslow Fane Bob Christenberry New York Commission

Browns Defend Division Lead Against Cards

Cleveland Browns aim to beat Chicago Cardinals to secure a third straight division title. Bob Gain returns at tackle after a broken jaw, with a lineup change likely removing Rex Baumgardner or Emerson Cole. A win over the Cards would keep them one game ahead in the American Conference and set up a title shot against the National Division winner.

Browns Cleveland Cleveland Browns Chicago Cardinals Ohioans Bob Gain Brown Paul Brown Rex Baumgardner Emerson Cole Ollie Matson New York Giants

Cage Card This Week

Friday listings cover five county leagues with matchups like Ames Bern at Buchtel and Carthage Troy at The Plains in Athens and Meigs guides. Saturday games feature Somerset at Glenford and Junction City at Rosecrans along with several league contests across Morgan Gallia Muskingum and Vinton counties.

Athens County Ames Bern Buchtel Carthage Troy Plains Rome-Canaan Shade Trimble Waterloo Hocking County Rockbridge Murray City Laurelville Bloomingville Gibisonville Union Furnace Meigs County League Harrisonville Racine Chester Rutland Perry County New Straitsville McLaney Junction City Corning Vinton County League Allensville Zaleski Wilton Hamden Muskingum Valley League Dresden Glouster New Concord Crooksville Roseville M and New Lexington Caldwell Morgan County League Denvertown Stockport Pennsville Reinersville Gallia County League Cheshire Vinton Lancaster St. Marys Logan McArthur Athens Moxahala New Lex St. Aloysius Tuppers Plains Albany Chauncey Oak Hill Somerset H. T Nelsonville Middleport Wahama Perry County League Somerset Glenford Independent Junction City Rosecrans

Preakness Purse Reaches 100 000 Mark Again

The Maryland Jockey Club raised the Preakness Stakes purse to 100 000, matching Derby and Belmont levels. Reported plans by Bowie's Mac Phail and Laurel's John Schapiro suggest other Maryland tracks may join the six figure group.

Baltimore Maryland Jockey Club Pimlico Maryland Bowie MacPhail Laurel John Schapiro

Big Ten Officials Push for Longer Spring Practice

Chicago report says Big Ten coaches and athletic directors urge a 30 day spring drill expansion beyond the NCAA limit of 20 sessions in 30 days. They have submitted the proposal for faculty committee review and plan to seek NCAA convention approval in Washington. The Ivy League prohibits spring training and the A C has urged abolition.

Chicago Big Ten NCAA Washington, D. C American Council Onucation Ivy League

Meigs County Basketball Carnival Set At Pomeroy

Plans are complete for a polio fund drive carnival at 8 p m in Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium featuring seven Meigs County high schools and Cheshire. Har risonville Cheshire Middleport Racine Rutland Pomeroy Chester Tuppers Plains meet in four two half games. Gate receipts go entirely to the polio drive under A Bennett heading the second year campaign.

Pomeroy Meigs County Charles Gibbs Iin Meigs Senate Cheshire Harrisonville Middleportland Racine Rutland Chester Tuppers Plains A. Bennett

Marshfield VFW Plans Turkey Shoot Sponsored by Gun Club

The New Marshfield VFW and Gun Club sponsor a turkey shoot on Sunday December 14 for Hilltop Gun Club from 10 a.m. all day. Ammunition is provided for stationary and trap shooting. lunch will be served. The club lies two miles south of New Marshfield. weather postponement to December 21 if needed.

New Marshfield

All-Star Bowling Event Opens With Preview Prize

The 12th annual All-Star bowling tournament opens tonight with a $3000 prize event, showcasing the field of title contenders. The field includes 160 men and 64 women.

Chicago

Athens Hosts Generals in Narrow Season Opener

Athens High hosts Coach Bruce McLin's McArthur squad led by Chuck Ratzlaff with Bill Armstrong Tom Gill and Rod Biffle as likely starters. Athens aims for first win after a loss at Marietta while McArthur carries a three game win streak and a rugged show in preparation for tonight's matchup at the high school gym.

Athens Bulldog Bruce McLin McArthur Athens Marietta Shade Allensville Wilton Chuck Ratzlaff Generals Bill Armstrong Tom Gill Rod Biffle John Cline Harry Lackey Orange Tigers Bill Barnes Jim Guseman Bill McIntorf Bill Whaley Larry Williams Pat Smith Phil Merchant Ronnie Williams Bulldogs Lackey

Rift Among Tribe Brass Says Writer

Ellis Ryan returned home from Phoenix to quell a dispute over his Cleveland Indians presidency. He denied rifts with Hank Greenberg, the general manager, and refuted rumors of resignations. Ed McCauley of the Cleveland News had reported tensions but said one of them might leave before next season.

Cleveland Ellis Ryan Cleveland Indians Phoenix Ariz Hank Greenberg Tribe Ryan Greenberg Ed McCauley Cleveland News McCloy

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