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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1959

Page

30

Marietta's Wolfe Averages 28 Points in Ohio Conference

Racine guard Carl Wolfe 6-1 leads Marietta College with 28.5 ppg through six games. He set a 46-point record against California Pa to break Ban Johnson Field House mark. next, 19 points in third quarter as Marietta beat Waynesburg 82 75. Teammate Sam Hirt adds 20.7 ppg. Wolfe refines set shot and full game stamina.

Wolfe Marietta California State Teacher College Ban Johnson Ohio University Fred Moore Meigs County Pioneers Waynesburg College Pennsylvania City Bill Whetsell Carl Waynesburg Whetsell Pioneer Eren

Black Hawks Rally Back After Slow Start

The Chicago Black Hawks rebounded from a poor start to post a 3-0 win over the New York Rangers. The victory moved Chicago into a fourth place tie with Boston and created a three point gap over New York as they seek momentum after a 6-4-2 stretch in their last 12 games.

Chicago Black Hawks Hawks Chicago New York Rangers Boston Bruins New York Rangers

Rose Bowl Teams Drill

Pasadena reporters learn Washington and Wisconsin prepare for the Rose Bowl with double workouts in Long Beach and a secret scrimmage. Huskies coach Jim Owens limits access while Wisconsin coach Milt Bruhn plans intensified drills after a Christmas party for the Badgers.

Pasadena Calif Jim Owens Washington Huskies Long Beach Memorial Stadium Owens Huskies Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Milt Bruhn Wisconsin Bruhn East Los Angeles City College Badgers Wisconsin Grid

Ohio H S A A adopts 181 boy rule for Class AA

The Ohio High School Athletic Association sets new Class AA enrollment thresholds effective 1960-61. Four-year schools need 181 or more boys on Oct 1, while three-year schools require 141. The rule passed 629 to 238 from 867 of 994 member schools. Football practice start dates shift earlier with Sept 9 first games.

Columbus Ohio Ohio High School Athletic Assn W. J. McConnell Association

Giants Seen As Contender After Grades

Jackie Brandt predicts trades with Baltimore and St Louis will keep the Giants as a National League contender for years. He notes moves involving Don Blasingame, Daryl Spencer, Leon Wagner and Orlando Cepeda shaped the team's future pitching and offense.

Giants Omaha Jackie Brandt San Francisco Baltimore St. Louis Brandt Billy O'Dell Billy Lees Orlando Cepeda Don Blasingame Daryl Spencer Leon Wagner St Louis Spencer Wagner

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