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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1957

Page

10

Seixas Mulloy Upset by Brichant and Washer in Davis Cup

Belgium pair Brichant and Washer stunned the U S duo of Seixas and Mulloy 7 5 6 3 4 6 6 3 in an Interzone Final match. The U S leads 2 1 and faces decision on Saturday with Flam set to play Washer and Seixas to meet Brichant. Mulloy blamed for errors. Brichant emerged as the day’s star with elite serving and explosive net play.

Brisbane Australia Belgium Jackie Brichant Philippe Washer America Sam Vic Seixas Gardnar Mulloy Brussels United States Herbie Flam Brichant Washer Seixas

Sanford Open leads with 62 as Moses fires 69

Pro Stan Moses carded a 69 in the Sanford Open at Mayfair Course to sit four strokes ahead after the opening round of the $15 000 event. Jay Hebert posted 66 to hold second while seven players tied for fourth with 69. The course par is 70 and scores reflect a high level of competition in Sanford Florida.

Sanford Mike Fetchick Yonkers N. Y Don Fairfield Casey, Ill Don Finsterwald Athens Ohio Tequesta Fla

Thursday's Results Highlight Fight Night Outcomes

Philadelphias Jim Robinson won a points decision against Milo Savage in a 164 pound bout in Philadelphia. Savage, from Salt Lake City, faced Robinson who competed at 163 pounds. Detroit and Boston results noted with scores 101 96 and 94.

St. Louis Boston Detroit Philadelphia Jim Robinson Milo Savage Salt Lake City

Don Carter Leads World Championship Final Round

Chicago telecast shows Don Carter, a shovel-style bowler from St Louis, leading the World’s Individual Championship final at the Coliseum. Carter holds a 6.17 Petersen point edge over teammate Tom Hennessey with Eddie Lubanski third. Marion Ladewig enjoys a strong lead over Marge Merrick as the women’s field progresses.

Chicago Don Carter St. Louis Carter Tom Hennessey Eddie Lubanski Detroit

Australian Davis Cup Team Named for Challenge Round

Melbourne reports the Australian selectors announced the Davis Cup team to defend the trophy in the Challenge Round December 26 to 28. Named players are Mal Anderson Ashley Cooper Neale Fraser and Mervyn Rose with Harry Hopman as non playing captain. Australia meets the winner of the United States Belgium interzone final.

Melbourne Mal Anderson Ashley Cooper Neale Fraser Mervyn Rose Harry Hopman Australia

Big Ten Reinstates Indiana's Phil Dickens

Indiana University football coach Phil Dickens is reinstated after a Big Ten inquiry into recruiting violations. The decision ends his suspension from Aug 5 and confirms a four year contract at $15 000 annually. The conference vote was reportedly unanimous and covers related player eligibility rulings.

Big Ten Indiana Phil Dickens Chicago—M Indiana University Dickens Wyoming K. L. Tug Wilson Bill Pyle Michigan State Eugene Selawski Purdue Willie Jones Deacon Jones Iowa Jack Nora Ted Reissing Michigan

Trimble and The Plains Lead ACL With Unbeaten Records

Trimble and The Plains share the top ACL spot with perfect records ahead of Friday games. Buchtel can join unbeaten clubs, but has played only one league match. Ames Bern sits bottom after three straight losses. Greenies may spoil titles as they travel to The Plains while other Friday tilts include Trimble at Shade, Waterloo at Buchtel, and Coolville at Rome Canaan.

Trimble The Plains Cardinals Indians Buchtel Bruins Ames Bern Greenies Paul Casto Shade Waterloo Coolville Rome-Canaan Pis. Opp Trimble Aenee Plains Steeee Tte Ewee Albany Rome Ames-Bern

Eastern Conference standings and upcoming game

National Football League standings show the x clinched conference championship in the East with teams Pittsburgh New York Washington Philadelphia and Chicago Cards. This Week's Schedule lists Saturday Chicago Cards at Philadelphia and other matchups across the league.

Cleveland Pittsburgh I.s Washington Philadelphia Chicago Baltimore Dei Odin San Francisco Chicago Bears Los Angeles Green Bay New York Detroit

Bobcats Open MAC Play By Hosting Bowling Green Five

Bowling Green visits Ohio University for a MAC opener as BG, 4-1 after a 70-64 loss to Miami, seeks progress behind guard Jim Darrow who totals over 20 points per game. OU counters with guard trio Snyder Williams Peters and forward Scott amid returning Falcons from last season.

Bowling Green Jim Darrow Ohio University Bobcats Miami Falcons Harold Anderson Findlay Hillsdale Depaul Canisius Darrow Jim McDonald Anderson al Reinke Frank Wade Chuck McCampbell Snyder Bob Anderson Larry Williams Dave Scott Bob Peters Jerry Wolf Dick Norman Dale Bandy Williams John Tudor Scott Peters

Bobkittens Suffer 84 70 Loss to Bliss College

Ohio University's freshman basketball team fell 84 to 70 to Bliss College unbeaten quintet. Bil McCullum scored 31 points on 12 field goals and 7 free throws. Bank Adams and Dean Scurry led OU Frosh with 14 points each. Bob Mattscheck 11. Thurman Taylor 12.

Ohio University Bil McCullum Bliss College Bobkittens Kermit Blosser Bliss McCullum Bank Adams Dean Scurry OU Frosh Bob Mattscheck Thurman Taylor

Top college games heat up tournaments across Birmingham and Cincinnati

Oregon State defeated Seattle 63 55 while North Carolina stretched its win streak to 35 with a 91 74 win over Furman. Birmingham Classic and Cincinnati tournies feature 12 teams including Texas Christian Auburn Mississippi State and St Bonaventure among others with Pitt George Washington Duquesne and Miami of Ohio in action. Pete Brennan led UNC with 31 points Joph Lee Shaffer added 28.

University of Cincinnati Texas Christian Auburn Birmingham Mississippi State Miami Florida Cincinnati Bearcats St. Bonaventure Xavier Ohio Marshall Pitt George Washington Duquesne Pittsburgh Tar Heels Furman Pete Brennan Joph Lee Shaffer Oregon State Wayne Moss Gary Goble Elgin Baylor Seattle Star Dave Gambee Baylor Louisville Iowa Roger Tiemann

Ohio teams sweep out of state with four wins

Bowling Green defeated Canisius 78-65 as Ohio Northern beat Hillsdale 93-64. Wooster opened with a 91-68 win over Grove City, Marietta beat California Pennsylvania 78-66, and Findlay toppled Baldwin Wallace 100-90. Joe Hamauer led Findlay with 29 points.

Ohio Northern Hillsdale Michigan Polar Bears Wooster Grove City Don Dixon Scots Marietta College California Teachers College Pioneers Findlay Baldwin-Wallace Joe Hamauer Yellow Jackets

Bowling Scores and Results Brief

Logans 2, Jeffrey's Jewelry 1. Fiscus Radio 1, Robinson Bros. Swearingen's 2, Jones Buick 1. Figg Shop 0, Kasler's Dairy 3. Sigma Phi Gamma 2, Neal Floral 1.

Kasler’s Dairy Foster’s Jeffrey’s Jewelry Logans Swearingen's Fiscus Radio Robinson Bros Jones Buick 1914 E. End Sigma Phi Gamma Igg Shopre Neal Floral Ll East End

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Will Grimsley Mulloy U.S Mulloy and Seixas Dow Platt's Motor Sales W. Union Sinclair Motor Oil X Chemical George L. Smith Sinclair Products Marion Petersen Marge Merrick Mrs. Ladewig the Plains Ranger Pacer H.P Dick Blosser National Football League Emerson Wayne Jones Texas Western Wichita Ev Wessel Jon Sanders Mac Slere Commonwealth Athens Appliance & T. V. Co W. Washington St Marshall, Xavier Seattle North Carolina Marietta Associated Press Buffalo Golden Griffins Kansas Bartlett Wagner Chadwick Ramseth Widdoes Gagle M. Strawn Duncan Tinkham I Mattoon Stace the Mutual Home & Savings Association East Washington St Athens, Ohio Federal Home Loan Bank Jones Buick Buick Cadillac Carpenter St
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