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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1955

Page

10

Lillard Wins Closest All-Star Bowling Title Ever For Women

Chicago bowler Lillard, 28, edged Anita Cantaline by 27 pins to claim the National All-Star Bowling Tour women’s championship in the tightest finish in the 15-year history. Porter led early but settled for runner-up as Cantaline seized the crown in the final frame with a 144.13 score while Wilman defeated Greziak for men’s title medals and prize money.

Lillard Chicago Bi Lillard Janita Cantaline Detroit Nanager Doris Porter Lee Nowem Misa Porter Wil Tlon Wilman Greziak Rockford iTertiny Philadel Porter Cantaline Peterson Miss Porter

Canadian captures Sanford Open pride as first Canadian major winner

Canadian PGA champion from Toronto Al Balding became the first Canadian to win a major golf event in the United States by capturing the inaugural Sanford Open at Mayfair Inn Country Club. Balding shot 11 under par 269 to win by one stroke over Don Finsterwald and Mike Souchak, earning 15 000 dollars with a 2400 prize.

Sanford Fla Slende al Balding United State Don Finsterwald Athens Bedford Heights Ohio Balding Toronto Hena Porky) Oliver Lemont Mike Souchak Grominger N. Y Mayfair Inn Country Club

Dayton Paper Ara's Pact Longer

Dayton Daily News reports Ara Parseghian, Miami of Ohio football coach, revealed a private agreement with athletic director Stu Holcomb. Parseghian said his three year contract may extend if Holcomb remains in place for five years, tying his future to the AD's tenure.

Dayton Seghian Bevtamentera Stu Hol Dayton Daily News Parseghian Miami Ohio Holcomb

Montreal and Toronto Deliver Mixed Weekend Hockey Results

Montreal defeated Chicago 5 to 0 while Toronto edged Boston 3 to 1. New York beat Toronto 4 to 1 and Detroit topped Montreal 7 to 3 in Saturday action.

Associates Press New York Toronto Detroit Montreal Chicago Boston

Pastrano Faces Layne in Heavyweight Debut Telegraphed

New Orleans rising star Pastrano meets Rex Layne in a key heavyweight bout at BL Nicholan Arena New York. Layne, 209 pounds, is expected to outweigh Pastrano by about 25. telecast by Du Mont from Madison Square Garden precursor match.

Associated Press Wille Pastrano New Orleans Rex Layne Pastrano Layne Pastrana Joe Rowan Madison Square Garden Rowan BL Nicholan Arena New York Carmine Fiore Brook Tom Gene Pare Evr Falls N.Y du Mont

Gonzales Leads Trabert in Tour 108 Showdown

Gonzales holds a 5-1 advantage over Tony Trabert as the pro tour enters its fifth chapter with a San Francisco match set for tonight. Friday, Mierrt clinched his first victory of the series as Gonzales surged back with a 6-8 6-4 6-4 triumph in the latest round.

Gonzales Trabert Angeles Pancho Gonzales Tony Trabert Mier Rt Tony San Francisco

Browns Adjust to Weather Plan for Rams Championship Tilt

Cleveland coach Paul Brown voices concern that California sun may sap players as the Browns prepare for the NFL title game against the Rams in Los Angeles. He notes recent snow training and plans workouts in Pasadena with a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day session before the trip, aiming to loosen and ready the squad amid a colder windy forecast with snow flurries.

Cleveland Cleve Browns Rams Los Angeles Paul Brownecause California Brown West Coast Pasadena

Eastern POMEROY-Eastern Defeats Ames-Bern in Narrow Progression

Eastern Pomeroy-Grn edged Ames-Bern with a 1 point halftime lead and pulled ahead in the third period. Hob Powell and Max Seyfried led with 13 points apiece as the Greenies outscored the visitors in key stretches.

Pomeroy Eastern Amerbern County Club Hob Powell Cen Ind Max Seyfried Te Sreemen Ames-Bern Greenies Powell Whitiateh Riedel U Boyles Epple Knight Easter Sedwick J Smit McPherson

Dons Extend Winning Streak Ahead of Madison Square Garden Showdown

The University of San Francisco Dons, NCAA champions, enter Holiday Basketball Festival with a 31 game win streak and a plan to extend it to 38 by next week in New York. They just won the DePaul Tournament 82 80 in Chicago and face Wien a Loyola and Holy Cross on a East Coast swing before the Garden finale.

University of San Francisco Jose Madison Square Garden Dons the Garden Phil Wolpert Chicago Wienna Loyola New Orleans Cuny Holy Cross New York University

Big Ten Wins Boost Interseason Record Across Weekend

After a slow start Big Ten teams won eight games lifting their interseason record to 23 14 this weekend They head into another set of tests as DePaul with Chico Stadium action pits tough TV games and Ohio State tops St Louis with Freeman 39 points.

Aseocmtes Ress Big Ten DePaul Chico Stadium Tinois Washington St. Louis Enosis Nty Hinde Ohio State Robin Freeman Tra Loyole Ls Langines Purdue Valparaiso Michigan State Pitt Stichan Butler Wolve Fines Minnesota Notre Betwen Goohery Northwestern Oregon State

Redlegs Open Spring Schedule vs White Sox in Florida

Cincinnati Reds begin spring exhibition play at Loper Field Miami against Chicago White Sox with 11 major league opponents and one minor league squad on the slate. John Murdough released the 35 game plan for the 36 day stretch as Tampa training marks its 23rd year.

Cincinnati Redlegs Chicago White Sox Loper Field Miami Fla Reds John Murdough Indian ‘Polis Tampa Detroit ‘Tigers Washington Senators Reeds New York Yankees Hight Columbus Ohio Groseley Field Indianapolis Stou

Albany High-School beats Carles Cagers 96 67

Ator scores 29 points as Albany High School defeats Carles Cagers 96 to 67. Albany pumps in 39 field goals, building a strong first-half lead and maintaining control through the second half.

Albany Pumps Carles Cagers Chauncey-Dover Dick Macak Albany Ator Fies McMasters Shumway Mullins Kollar McAfee

Cassady Named Big Ten Most Valuable Player

Ohio State star Howard Cassady earned the Big Ten Most Valuable Player honor. He led a field spanning players from Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin, with Cassady the sixth Buckeye to win the award.

Shicago Howard Cassady Ohio State Yack Big Ten Cassady K. L. Wilson Wilfred Smith Chicago Tribune David Condon Tribune Jerry Reichow Terry Barr Michigan Carl Nystrom Michigan State Don Swanson Minnesota Kurt Krueger Northwestern Joe Krupa Purdue Guand Wells Gray Wisconsin Wesley Fessey Jack Graf Les Horvath Ollie’ Cline Vie’ Janowicz

Heidelberg Coach Hinted for Miami

Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Paul Hoerneman, Heidelberg College coach in Tutin for a decade, is seen as a candidate for Miami University of Oxford head football coach after Ara Parseghian left for Northwestern. Hoerneman led Heidelberg to 74 wins and 10 losses over ten seasons.

Cleveland Cleveland Plain Dealer Paul Hoerneman Heidelberg ‘College Tutin Miami Unversity of Oxford Miami Ara Parseghian Northwestern Horeneman Heidelberg New Philadelphia High School

East Looks Stronger In National Basketball By The Associated Prose

A garbled recap notes teams from Philadelphia New York Boston Syracuse and Milwaukee with scattered phrases about victories and losses. Mentions western division results and European names with unclear scores and dates.

Associated Prose

OSU Tulane to Headline Scarce Buckeye Cage Card

Ohio State and Tulane collide in New Orleans as the headline game of a sparse Ohio teams basketball slate. OSU aims to rebound after a 83 80 victory, while Ohio squads face a mix of nonleague and conference rivals, including Dayton, Akron, and Loyola of Chicago, in statewide and intercollegiate contests.

Colum Os Robin Freeman Ohio State New Orleans Ohio St. Louis Billikens Milwaukee Soieec Wisconsin Buckeyes Gus Dorals Notre Dame Clift Wells Tulane Greenies Guacezoel Chinnal Knute Rockne Georgetown Hill Suesaay Baldwin Wallace Detroit Otterbein Lawrence Tech Dayton Flyers Akron Kentucky

Russell Tops All-America Tourney Team in Chicago

San Francisco center Bill Russell led the all-tournament selections chosen by DePaul tournament writers at Chicago Stadium. Marquette’s Terry Rand was runner up with 38 points. Duquesne’s Si Green also received high honors. Honorable mentions included Bill Robingine DePaul Carl Boldt Harold Perry and Don Bugalski.

Chicago Bill Russel AllAmerica San Francisco Dons Chicago Stadium Francico Bebhaal Nall Marquette Duquesne Russell Terry Rand Marquette Center Si Green Ie la San Franco DePaul Ron Sobieszczyk

UCLA Prepares For Rose Bowl With Knox Watching

UCLA held two practice sessions in Los Angeles as a tuneup for the Rose Bowl against Michigan State on January 2. Tailback and passer Ronnie Knox, who broke an ankle bone on November 12, watched a two hour drillFriday and hoped to return to play.

Los Angeles UCLA Michigan State University Ronnie Knox Knox

Alumni edge Point Pleasant in 75 54 game

Frank Capehart led alumni with 33 points as they defeated the Point Pleasant Big Blacks 75 54 at the school gym. The alumni pulled away late in the second half after a tight first half.

Point Pleasant Frank Capehart Pleasant High School Big Blacks Bill Bardin Capehhart Jory Weee Jedge Jngs Cene Dia Berton Wedge Kart Hindu Henderson Bill Smith Young T .Ee McClintock Franklin Sabe Pasadena Calif Hamiton Michigan Egee Lee Dauery

NBA Scores from Associated Press Schedule and Results

The Associated Press reports a light Monday schedule with Boston beating New York 95 to 92. Syracuse defeated Philadelphia 99 to 79. Fort Wayne topped Minneapolis 88 to 86, and St Louis beat Rochester 85 to 83. In results Syracuse 110 Boston 108. New York 100 Fort Wayne 96. Minneapolis 94 Rochester 92.

NBA Associated Press Boston New York Syracuse Philadelphia Fort Wayne Minneapolis St. Louis Rochester

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