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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1957

Page

12

Bobcats overwhelm Marietta 92 71 in packed gym

Ohio University defeated Marietta 92 to 71 before a jammed 3000 crowd at Men's Gym. Bob Peters led OU with 18 points while Norman added 14 and Peters and Scott each had 16 rebounds. OU outshot 43 to 35 percent and dominated the boards 64 40.

Indiana Bobcats Marietta Pioneers Dick Cecil Bob Anderson Larry Williams Dick Norman John Tudor Sandy Smith Marv McCormick Smith McCormick Pioneer Jerry Wolf Ohio University Bob Peters Norman Peters Cats Scott OU Out

Height proves crucial in Ohio U victory over Marietta

Ohio University topped Marietta 92 to 71 as height and depth dominated. Pioneer coach Bill Whetsell noted OU’s bigger, taller players while OU coach Jim Snyder praised the win as a different, rougher game with more turnovers and faster shots. Tudor and Norman stood out on defense.

Ohio University Marietta Thurs Whetsell Ohio U The Bobcats Fred Moore Jim Snyder Indiana Snyder Marietta John Tudor Dick Norman Ballet Russe Bill Malster Bob Anderson Pioneers

Braves Obtain Rush Kaiser From Chicago

The Braves acquire veteran Bob Rush sophomore Don Kaiser and rookie Eddie Haas from the Cubs in exchange for Taylor Phillips and Sammy Taylor. The trade boosts Milwaukee’s title chances as Rush and Kaiser join a deep pitching staff led by Warren Spahn.

Braves Rush Kaiser Chicago Chicago Cubs Ed Roy Hamey Philadelphia Phillies Bob Rush Don Kaiser Eddie Haas Taylor Phillips Sammy Taylor Mayo Smith Phillies Buzzie Bavasi Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Willard Schmidt Marty Kutyna Ted Wieand Cincinnati Redlegs Joe Taylor Curtis Flood Milwaukee Warren Spahn Lew Burdette Bob Buhl Juan Pizarro Gene Conley Bob Trowbridge

Perry Speaks on Athletics Duty at Seoul Banquet

Bowling Green University coach Doug Perry told SECAL All-Star honorees and attendees that athletes carry a responsibility to set a good example and prioritize academics. He urged players to be students first, athletes second, and stressed hard work and dedication before grades. Awards included the Bill Thomas Memorial Trophy to Wellston High and the Most Valuable Player Award to Jay Simms.

Doug Perry Bowling Green University Jackson High School SEC Perry Bill Thomas Wellston High School Art Farrar Dan Evans Jackson Jay Simms Gallipolis Fred Morrison Ohio State

Bucks for Braces Banquet Highlights Sports Stars in Columbus

Crippled children will benefit from a Dec. 12 fundraiser billed as the greatest show in football at the fairgrounds coliseum. Ohio State coach Woody Hayes and Michigan State coach Duffy Daugherty head the guest list with Rose Bowl alums and leaders Leo Durocher and Frank Lane among others. Banquet proceeds support braces, crutches, shoes and hospitalization for Shrine crippled children. tickets available through Athens Shrine Club members.

Columbus Woody Hayes Ohio State University Duffy Daugherty Michigan State OSU Joe E. Brown Hollywood Leo Durocher Frank Lane Cleveland Indians Aladdin Temple of Shrine Shrine William P. Clark Athens County Shrine Club Samuel B. Erskine James George P. G. Chapman Orland Houck Lowell Rapp Glen Foster Harry Beckley Earl Gibbs Walter Musgrave D. I. Gandee

Deer hunter in Maryland beats dying deer to death

Frederick Maryland and Silver Spring resident Dennis Royston shot a deer three times and then chased it into a thicket where he beat the animal to death with his gun according to local reports.

Frederick, Md Dennis Royston Silver Spring

Bobkittens Open 1957-58 Season With 64 53 Win

Ohio University Bobkittens beat the Loads 64 to 53 at the Mens Gym to open the 1957 58 schedule. Bobkittens led 23 11 early, reserves struggled, Joliff led Loads with 19, Mattscheck scored 22 for OU, Erlic pulled 11 rebounds and 10 points, Tay lor 11, Adams 8. Officials Santee and Gill.

Ohio University Bobkittens Loads Mens Gym Kermit Blosser Howard Joliff Bob Mattscheck Bunk Adams Mattscheck Thurman Taylor Ron Erlic Joliff C. Miller

Peters Leads Scoring In Margin Loss At Marietta

Peters 18 points highlights a box score where Marietta defeats the visiting team 71 to 92. Welton Smith and Cecil contribute notable totals for the hosts while Peters, Wolf, Tudor, Norman, and Williams tally double digits for their squad.

Peters Wolf Gaunt Tudor Scott Norman Williams Anderson Bandy Marietta Culler Welton Smith Stephan Cecil Freeman McCormick Malster

Otto Graham Named College All Stars Coach

Otto Graham former Cleveland Brown star and Northwestern figure will coach the College All Stars against the pros on August 15 at Soldier Field. He succeeds Curly Lambeau who will advise. Graham will choose assistants later. training camp starts July 25 for graduates reported to Northwestern.

Chicago Otto Graham Cleveland Brown Northwestern University Soldier Field Graham Curly Lambeau Lambeau Stars Cleveland Browns Collegians New York Giants Nortwestern

Cage Scores College Basketball Results Across Teams

Tournament score roundup lists outcomes as Minnesota 67 Iowa State 66. Nebraska 77 Wyoming 66. Tulsa 62 New Mexico A&M 56. Ohio University 92 Marietta 7. Ohio Wesleyan 80 Otterbein 64. Wilmington 66 Denison 6. Princeton 75 Lafayette 72. Providence 55 Rhode Island 45. W V Tech 102 W V State 86. N C State 62 Wake Forest 51. Georgia Tech 73 Alabama 62. Richmond 72 Virginia Tech 62. Wash Lee 78 Randolph Macon 60. VMI 77 Hampden Sydney 73. Miss State 114 Howard Alabama 57. Miami Florida 69 Tampa 67. Mississippi 96 Union Tennessee 63. Louisville 74 Georgetown Kentucky 54.

Minnesota Iowa State Nebraska Wyoming Tulsa New Mexico A&m Ohio University Marietta Ohio Wesleyan Otterbein Wilmington Denison Princeton Lafayette Providence Rhode Island W. Va. Tech W. Va. State N. C. State Wake Forest Georgia Tech Alabama Richmond Virginia Tech Wash-Lee Randolph-Macon VMI Hampden-Sydney Miss. State

Cincinnati Defeats Detroit 109 to 99 in Matchup

The Cincinnati team outscored Detroit 109 to 99 in a competitive game. Philadelphia then topped St. Louis 124 to 109, delivering another high scoring result in the same slate.

Cincinnati Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis

Athens Hosts Wellston in SECAL Opener

Athens to host Wellston in SECAL opener as Bulldogs chase third win of 1957-58 season. Gary McConkey leads Athens with 70 points and 47 percent field goals, while Wellston relies on veterans Max Walton Dick Potts Tom Comston and guards Tom Montgomery Gene Reed in a height advantaged clash.

Bulldogs Wellston Chesapeake Bulldog Gary McConkey Athens Rockets SECAL Charlie McAfee McConkey McAfee Lou Lausche Jim Gaskill Vic Stanson Marietta Jim Rockwell SECUL Max Walton Dick Potts Walton Tom Comston Rockwell Tom Montgomery Gene Reed Potts Reed Gary

Top contenders clash in ACL and SECAL openers Friday

Wellston visits Athens in a pivotal SECAL battle while Nelsonville travels to Logan to start its season. Logan seeks its first win after a loss to Lancaster as Jackson heads to Gallipolis and Trimble hosts Ames Bern for a share of the ACL lead.

SECAL Nelsonville Logan Lancaster Jackson Gallipolis Blue Devils Trimble Waterloo Wellston Athens Ames-Bern the Plains Shade Rome-Canaan Albany Coalville Chauncey Racine Rutland Wahama Eastern Pomeroy McArthur Allensville New Concord Glouster B.ls Buchtel Coalton Rio Grande Hamden Zaleski Harrisonville Wilton

Ohio deer gun season opens December for four days

The statewide deer gun season in Ohio runs Wednesday December 11 through Saturday December 14 with hunting 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shotguns with single ball or rifled slug are allowed. rifles are prohibited. One deer of either sex may be taken statewide except in Scioto and Adams counties where bucks only apply. A 1957 deer hunting permit costing $5 is required with the license. Ottawa County game protector Laurel Van Camp receives a conservation award for building 300 wood duck nesting boxes.

Columbus Ohio Division of Wildlife Scioto and Adams Ottawa County Laurel van Camp Toledo Naturalists Association van Camp

Florida State Names Young Assistant Coach Bob Harbison

Florida State University announces Bob Harbison as an assistant football coach. He has served on the staff for ten years and is thirty years old.

Bob Harbison Florida State University

Hess Speaks on Varied Topics at Awards Banquet

Ohio State assistant coach Bill Hess spoke at the Athens High School football banquet, praising education and parental guidance. He reviewed OSU’s 1957 season, lauded Woody Hayes, and urged parents to help their sons choose colleges beyond athletics.

Hess Ohio State Woody Hayes Bill Hess Athens Don Eskey Samuel Johnson Ohio University OSU Buckeyes Woody

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