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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1957

Page

7

Morehead Puts First Dent in Bobcat Victory Streak

Morehead State pulled away late to beat Ohio University 78 to 60 as the Eagles made 24 free throws and 27 field goals while collecting 61 rebounds. Ohio U fouled 24 times to Morehead's 15, allowing a decisive late run.

Morehead Ohio University Morehead State Eagles Bobcats Ohio U Jim Snyder Cats Marshall Ohio Bob Peters Bob Anderson Snydermen Bob Laughlin Skyscrapers Steve Hamilton Dave Keleher Bernie Shimfessel Ken Myers Ken Thompson Hamilton Jerry Wolf Verlynn Witte Dale Bandy Dick Norman Peters Witte Bandy Athens Indiana

Ashland tops Rio Grande 71 to 64 in Southwestern gym

Ashland College defeated Rio Grande College 71 to 64 at the Southwestern High School Gym. Ashland shot 25 of 30 from the foul line while Rio Grande made 12 of 23. Kemp led Ashland with 20 points, Thompson paced Rio Grande with 19.

Gallipolis Ashland Ohio Rio Grande College Redmen Southwestern High Schol Ed Harter Richmond Ind Earlham Marion Transylvania Vincennes Fire Rio Grande Vincennes Marietta Rio Eagles Charity Circle Kemp Pratt Zody Gardiner Berlyn Thompson Letterman Carl Large Southwestern Yellowjackets West Virginia State Institute W. Va Thompson Lewis McKay Kegley Large Weverski Ginn Ison Armstrong Easterday McKenzie

Fenik Earns Mid-American First Team Honor at Ohio U

Ohio University star Ron Fenik led the Bobcats with a first team pick as coach voters tabbed a 12 person first unit. Also cited from Ohio U were Paul Gallagher Larry Buckles Myron Lepore and Charles Stobart with Gallagher as captain elect from 1958. Miami led with four first team selections while Bowling Green and Marshall also placed multiple players.

Fenik Gallagher Buckles Lepore Stobart Columbus Ohio University Bobcats Ron Fenik Elyria Ohio U Paul Gallagher Larry Buckles Myron Lepore Charles Stobart Dave Reese Miami Bowling Green Marshall Toledo Dave Thelen East Canton Thelen Tim Murnen Bowling Green University Murnen Pat Orloff Cincinnati Jim Wahlke Bob Wagner Marshall College Logan W. Va Cagle Curtis Huntington Roy Hodge Brooklyn N. Y Ken Redlin Kent State Todd Fugate Ed Hill Jim O’conner Dick Allen Jerry King Jim Simpson Sam Tisci Don Nehlen Harold Williams Vic DeArio Lowell Coleman Western Michigan Bob Ramlow John Baker Ed Janeway Ted Binkowski Vernon Howell Ron Kaci Karl Koepfer Ted Zindren Jim Cameron Vince Delsanter Sebastian la Spina Bill Page Jim Dreher Myron Leport Jim Kolk Chuck Stobart Jesse Madden Norm Billingslea Sam Sirrianni

Fresh Bobkittens Fall In Overtime To West Virginia

Ohio University freshmen drop their second loss of the season 71 79 in overtime at Morgantown. Bunky Adams scores 22 points leading Ohio while West Virginia star Patrone nets 30 as Bliss College looms next.

West Virginia Bobkittens Mountainers West Virginians Bunky Adams Bob Mauscheck Ron Ferric Kermit Blosser Blosser Bunk Adams Ohio Ron Ferlic Bob Mattscheck Thurman Taylor

Big Ten 5s Build Early Season Success Across League

The Western Conference posted 14 victories to 7 losses in the first week as Minnesota led the pack with an 89 85 win over Vanderbilt. Illinois Purdue Iowa and Michigan State also won while Indiana and Ohio State suffered defeats.

Associated Press Big Ten Indiana Ohio State Minnesota Vanderbilt Illinois Purdue Iowa Michigan State DePaul Missouri Arizona Michigan Nebaska Northwestern Kansas Wisconsin Notre Dame Kansas State Butler Gophers South Dakota State Washington St. Louis

Globetrotters Listed Friday in Columbus

The Harlem Globetrotters will stage an 8:15 pm exhibition at the Ohio State Fairgrounds Coliseum Columbus against the Philadelphia Spirit s with a supporting cast of acts. Sponsored by the Dispatch Journal Charities the program includes baton ballet trampoline and unicycle performances for Ohio fans.

Harlem Globetrotters Ohio Ohio State Fairgrounds Coliseum Columbus Wonder Philadelphia Spiras Trotters Dispatch-Journal

Lions Lose Layne on Broken Ankle in Detroit

The Detroit Lions lose quarterback Bobby Layne to a broken right ankle after a muddy slip at Briggs Stadium. Tobin Rote leads the team the rest of the game as Detroit defeats the Cleveland Browns 20 7 and keeps western title hopes alive alongside Baltimore and San Francisco who tied 17 13.

San Francisco 49Ers John Brodie Baltimore 49Ers Colts Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns Browns Pittsburgh New York Giants Washington Philadelphia Chicago Bears Cardinals Los Angeles Green Bay San Francisco Ers Rams Lions Bobby Layne Layne Briggs Stadium Tobin Rote Milt Plum Tommy O’connell Cleveland Ray Renfro Don Bosseler Eddie LeBaron Redskins Eagles William Galimore Bears Lamar McHan Gern ,Nagler

Wittenberg Dominates Ohio All Star Picks

Wittenberg and co-champions led the 1957 Ohio Conference all star football selections by 14 colleges. Wittenberg placed multiple first team honorees with Denison Wooster Akron Heidelberg and Capital well represented. Ken Pleger of Capital named honorary captain.

Columbus Wittenberg Springfield Lutherans Denison Wooster Akron Capital Muskingum Heidelberg Ken Pleger George Daniel Lorain

Buckeye League Race Shapes Up With Trimble The Plains Favorites

Buckeye League coaches expect Trimble or The Plains to lead the standings in February with Belpre McArthur Rutland and Chauncey as dark horses. Trimble’s strong backcourt and depth under Coach Ken Neville contrast The Plains’ veteran lineup and deliberate tactics. McArthur Chauncey Rutland and Belpre also project to challenge as the season opens.

Trimble The Plains Buckeye Cardinals Indians Belpre McArthur Rutland Chauncey Harry Wallar Wallar Don Anderson Jim Vennari Ken Neville Generals Albany Hart Wallar John Coman Writsel Gaylord Reed Tom Ballard Don Durkin Harrisonville Pat Eads Vennarimen Athens Eagles Glenn Carpenter Sheldon Hayes Rod Andrean Mike Fox Bill Pride Blue Devils Racine Tom Kranyki Danny O’neil Carl Dickens Clyde Williams Anderson

Albany Red Devils Rally Past Murray City 73 56

Albany Red Devils overturn a 10-7 deficit with a 22 point second quarter to beat Murray City 73 56. Carsey 19 and Radford 13 lead Albany scoring while Canter 14 and D Roberts 14 pace Murray City. Freshmen also win 48 20 for Albany.

Murray City Dick Macak Albany Red Devils Red Devils Albany Carsey Radford Canter D. Roberts Smith Robert Lee Loper Taggart Barber H. Matheny Spencer C. Matheny Kooner R. Roberts

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