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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1950

Page

8

Last Minute TD Dooms North in Shrine Game 14 9

Vanderbilt's Dean Davidson plunged in with 45 seconds left to lift the South All-Stars to a 14 9 upset over the North in the Shrine Charity football game at the Orange Bowl before 39132 fans. John Ford threw key passes and Army linemen fueled a third quarter comeback. Ford was named MVP for the South while Gil Stephenson earned top North honors.

Miami Fla Vanderbilt Dean Davidson Andy Gustafson University of Miami Bobby Dodd Georgia Tech Yale University Herman Hickman John Ford Davidson Mississippi John Dottley Jim Stanton Wake Forest Dick Gabriel Lehigh Army Gil Stephenson Jim Cain Jack Martin Purdue Jim Janosek Pat Fields Georgia Martin Drake Dick Steere Bishop Strickland South Carolina Duke C. P. Youmans Ford Hardin- Simmons College

Ohio U Tops Kent State in Kent State Tourney for Third

Ohio University defeated Kent State 53 48 to secure third place in the Kent State Invitational. Vic Polosky led OU with nine points, while Kent’s Carl Gibson also scored nine as both teams struggled offensively in a slow, low scoring final.

Kent Ohio University Kent State Bowling Green Falcons Miami Ohio Flashes Athens Bobcats

Albany Defeats Rome 45 to 33 in League Clash

Albany Panthers led from the start, beating Rome 45 33 in an Athens County League game. Davis scored 15 points, including seven in the first quarter, as Albany’s defense held Rome to 18 through three quarters. Reserve action also favored Albany 29 15.

Stewart Albany Panthers Davis Rome Albany G. FF Henthorne I¢ Goodfellow G. McInturf Peese Aee B. McInturf Tore Tc Oacwendans

Ring Magazine Names 1951 Boxing Awards Winners

Heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles and welterweight Ray Robinson head Ring Magazine’s 1951 awards. Vic Toweel earns progress of the year after dethroning Manuel Ortiz. Sugar Ray earns a special citation as best all around fighter in any division.

New York Ezzard Charles Ray Robinson Vic Toweel South Africa

Rose Bowl Teams Back To Drills After Holiday Break

Michigan and California resume practice in Pasadena after Christmas rest. Bennie Oosterbaan and Lynn Waldorf praise players, plan double drills then singles, with bears cooling off at home before meeting at Arrowhead Springs for five sessions.

Pasadena Calif Michigan California Bennie Oosterbaan Lynn Waldorf Huntington Hotel Wolverines Oosterbaan Arrowhead Springs San Bernardino Waldo

Robinson Wins Night Fight in Frankfurt

Ray Robinson of New York floored Hans Stretz of Germany in a boxing match in Frankfurt ending early in the fifth round. Stretz weighed 159 while Robinson weighed 157, according to Associated Press reports.

Associated Press Frankfurt Germany Ray Robinson New York Hans Stretz

Ohio State- Kent State lineup and fouls list

Non scorers Pohled and Dilling noted. Personal fouls listed for Ohio Betts 2 Benich 5 Leightenheimer 5 Ren ner 2 Readout 3 Polosky 3 Sparks 2 Schumacher Hursey. For Kent State Gibson 4 Grist 3 Bertka 8 Pohled Grenfell Uryeki 3 Fulton Cuppy. Officials Frascella and Dirodis.

Pohled Dilling Ohio Betts Benich Leightenheimer Renner Readout Polosky Sparks Schumacher Hursey Kent State Gibson Grist Bertka Grenfell Uryeki Fulton Cuppy Frascella Dirodis Ohio U Deuticbee Williams Daugherty G. R Bertha Ee Ree Cn Cerence Cece Christ Fee Ve S ‘Coax IE Plantas Wees

Cage Games This Week

The schedule lists high school cage matchups across several towns including Murray City New Straitsville Shawnee and Columbus Columbus East Gallipolis Athens and Beaver. College and mid major games feature Xavier at Cincinnati Western Reserve at Michigan and the Marshall Invitational with Colby and Tempe State at Dayton.

Necne Ohio U Western Reserve Cincinnati Reserve Miami M-A Kings Xavier University Cincinnati Gardens Redskins Huntington W. Va John Brickels East High Marshall Michigan Wolves Bowling Green Kent State Falcons Cleveland Arena Holy Cross Colby Maine University of Akron Arkansas A Herd Murray City New Straitsville Shawnee Columbus Central Gallipolis Athens Logan Chauncey Columbus East Stockport Beaver Xavier Arkansas A-M Akron Tempe State Dayton Pitt California Arizona Canisius Westminster Duquesne Western Ky LaSalle NYU Stanford St. John’s Temple Madison Square Garden Idaho St. Joseph's LSU Santa Clara

Eastern Seeks Historic Aquatic Forum Victory

Eastern swimmers aim for a 14th attempt to beat the West in the International Men's Collegiate Aquatic Forum in Fort Lauderdale. A field of 78 colleges and universities competes, with every Big Ten member except Minnesota, and the Virgin Islands cited as part of the event region.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Minnesota

Veeck Debuts as Sheridan Whiteside in Cleveland

In Cleveland at the Hanna Theatre Bill Veeck makes his stage debut as Sheridan Whiteside in The Man Who Came to Dinner. Critics note he plays himself, delivering brimming showmanship though with limited acting range. The production runs all week with professional co-stars.

Bill Veeck the Indians Cleveland Star Hanna Theatre Monty Wooley Bill Cleveland Indians Sheridan Whiteside Veeck Monty Weoley W. Ward Marsh Cleveland Plain Dealer Marsh

Buchtel Wins at Zaleski in Three Games

ZALESKI Bruins triple billed a decisive night as Buchtel varsity won 56-48 after a slow start. Bruins reserves rolled 35-7 and Junior High followed with 22-19. Jack Wagner led scorers with 27 points.

Zaleski Buchtel Vinton County Bruins Jack Wagner

Cleveland and Buffalo Edge Closer in Standings on Christmas Night

Cleveland defeated Cincinnati 5-3 to extend its Western Division lead by six points as Les Douglas put Cleveland ahead 3-2 and Walt Hergesheimer iced the game for the Barons. Buffalo beat Providence 4-3 with Ab DeMarco scoring the decisive goal 46 seconds from time, while Pittsburgh routed Indianapolis 6-1 amid 18 penalties including two majors.

Cleveland Cincinnati Barons Ab DeMarco Buffalo Providence Les Douglas Walt Hergesheimer Pittsburgh Indianapolis

Pioneer Cagers Resume Jan. 11 Action At Denison

Marietta College Pioneers resume basketball January 11 at home against Denison after a Christmas break. Examinations limit January to four games with Capital University and Ohio Northern following, then a January 27 trip to Wooster before a heavy February slate of nine games and a March 31 trip to Findlay.

Marietta Pioneers Denison Capital University Ohio Northern Ban Johnson Wooster Findlay

Third Man Around Basic Maneuver for Denver

The third man around play counters double teams in Denver's single post offense. Dale Toft passes, screens, and cuts to the ball side while Sid Ryen drives for the basket, with Hoyt Brawner creating a double screen and 2 remaining in safety for rebounds. A variation has 3 dribble outside Toft's screen to shoot, pass, or feed Toft.

Denver NEA Dale Toft Toft Hoyt Brawner Sid Ryen

Knicks Edge 86 84 In OT Over 76ers

New York press reports an overtime win 86 84 over Philadelphia with final score near completion. Other scores include Syracuse 81 Fort Wayne 69 and Minneapolis 93 Washington 79 across the roundups.

New York Philadelphia Syracuse Fort Wayne Minneapolis Washington Rochester Boston

Browns to keep building and winning say McBride

Cleveland owner Arthur B. McBride pledged the Browns will stay atop the NFL and retain Paul Brown as coach next season. He expects 50 000 to 60 000 fans at Lakefront Stadium and dismissed rumors Brown would leave. Brown heads to San Francisco for the East West game before Pro Bowl duties in Los Angeles.

McBride Brown Cleveland Cleveland Browns Arthur B Mickey) McBride Browns Paul Brown Paul Los Angeles Rams Lakefront Stadium San Francisco Los Angeles University of Southern California Ohio State Minnesota

Big 10 Teams in Tourney Play Before Title Struggle

Indiana leads Big Ten early with a 64-56 win over Notre Dame. Bradley, undefeated at 9–0, hosts Indiana as the conference opener looms. Purdue beats Butler 65–59 while Iowa tops UCLA 80–63 and Minnesota downs Oklahoma 49–42. Northwestern, Ohio State, and Iowa each hold two losses amidst holiday tournaments.

Charles Chamberlain Chicago Indiana-Bradley Giants Big Ten Indiana Hoosiers Butler Notre Dame Bradley Purdue Iowa UCLA Minnesota Oklahoma Ohio State St. Louis Michigan State Illinois Northwestern Spartans Penn State Princeton

Point Pleasant Opens Tonight Against Ripley

Point Pleasant hosts Ripley in the 1950-51 season opener led by captain Paul Siders. The Big Blacks field six juniors and five sophomores with Siders as lone senior. Varsity tip is 8 p.m. with the B squad at 6 30 p.m.

Point Pleasant Bob Adkins Big Blacks Ripey Paul Siders Siders

Pin Standings At Glouster

Tuesday Ogg Motor Co vs Buckeye Gem Co. Wednesday Jonas Ins vs Hotel Bar. Thursday Union Lunch vs Wonder Bar. High team triple Ogg Motor Co 2666. High team single Hotel Bar 957. High individual triple L Lent 631. High individual single J Hemsley 257. High Aug bowler J Hemsley 178 11.

Ogg Motor Co Buckeye Gem Coal Co Jonas Ins Wonder L. Lent J. Hemsey J. Hemsley Jonas Insurance Buckeye Gem Co

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