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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1959
Page
8
Indiana seeks revenge on Ohio University in Bloomington after a 79-76 loss at Missouri. Bobcats coach Snyder expects a tough test to counter Indiana's height led by Walt Bellamy with Frank Radovich and Charley Hall.
Grand jury charges Vincent Velella with perjury amid moves to stage a Johansson Patterson rematch at Yankee Stadium. Swedish promoter Edwin Ahlquist says Johansson remains eager to fight Patterson, with rivals Solomons and Levene bidding for a London bout with Henry Cooper. Velella pleads not guilty and posts bail. trial date not set.
Athens prepares for a home game against winless Wellston with two new starters Rich Bacon and Dick Blosser adjusting the lineup. Captain Larry Riggs shifts to forward while guard spots feature Blosser or Bobby Nelson, joined by Ronnie Begg Russ Wickerham and Steve Chase. Wellston, led by coach Paul Kegley, starts Bob Phillips Steve Kiser Jon Hendershott Dave Scharfenbarger Earl Compston.
Bliss College defeated the Ohio University Bobkittens 89 to 76 in Columbus. Bliss led 51 to 36 at halftime while the Bobkittens out-rebounded but cooled on shooting. Dalton 17 led Ohio with 8 field goals and a free throw.
In Chicago the World Invitational Bowling Tournament nears its finish with $30 000 prize. After 48 games Bill Golembiewski leads with 240.31 Petersen points followed by Rey Bluth and Carter. NBC will televise the final rounds tonight as Carter gains in the standings. Donna Zimmerman leads the women's division after 12 rounds of shooting in Philadelphia. Eagles announce Buck Shaw rehired for 1960 season with terms undisclosed. Schedule notes list Detroit Montreal Chicago Toronto New York Boston games.
Wildlife officials report the first day of shotgun deer season across several counties. Galia County leads with 13 deer killed, Marietta post logs 12 from the Washington County area, and Athens County records 12 known kills. Meigs County reports 2, while no data was available yet for Vinton and Hocking Counties.
Ohio State defeats St. Louis 81 74 on the Billikens' home court. Lucas scores 30 points and Siegfried adds 22 to fuel a fifth straight win. Nordmann fouls out in the second half as OSU builds a six point lead by halftime and holds on. Georgia Tech, Utah State, Miami, and Western Kentucky also win on varied road or home games.
The Baltimore Colts travel to Los Angeles for a decisive NFL clash with the Rams in Memorial Coliseum. Johnny Unitas and Lenny Moore lead the visitors who stand 8-3, while the Rams face injury issues with Billy Wade at quarterback and Ollie Matson out as starter. A 12-point favorite, Baltimore could clinch the Western Division with a win and a potential three way tie if other results go their way.
Tony Canzoneri, boxing great and holder of featherweight, lightweight, and junior welterweight titles, was found dead in a $21-a-week midtown hotel room. Authorities say death was likely natural causes two days earlier. The former champion, famed for 140 wins and a postretirement act with Joey Adams, rose from New Orleans bootblacks to Broadway fame and faced top foes of his era.
Ohio University hockey team faces the Cleveland Steelers Saturday at 1 30 p m in Athens. The Steelers sit second in the Cleveland league with a 6 2 record while Akron Mercuries lead the loop after last Saturday 8 5 loss to Ohio U. Coach John McComb says parking is in the west lot of Richland Ave and bleachers have been added to handle crowds. seating capacity is about 900.
Northwestern athletic director Stu Holcomb announces that Wildcat quarterback Dick Thornton has been granted an additional year of eligibility. Holcomb, chair of a committee on financial aid, plans to push for broader aid rules at the Big Ten meetings.
Ohio University heads to Oxford for the 12th Mid-American relays with Bowling Green favored led by Bob Martin. Miami, Western Michigan, and Ohio U are contending. key swimmers include Bill Mulliken, Deon Stuchell, Clauck Woodlee, Karl Katt, John Sons, Tom Boyce, and Bob Eastman.
Marshall College coach Charles Snyder spoke at Point Pleasant High School’s Kiwanis banquet honoring the Big Black players and staff. He outlined the selection criteria of ability speed desire character and grades with a C plus average to play. Thirty two players and six cheerleaders attended as trophies and awards were presented to top offensive and defensive players and seniors received footballs.
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