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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1957
Page
10
The big clubs North Carolina Kansas San Francisco Seattle Temple led the way as college basketball resumed after the holidays with strong showings in early tournaments, though questions remain about adjustments and future matchups.
Tech, a newcomer to the Southwest Conference, knocked off defending champion Southern Methodist 72 to 70 in overtime, marking a standout upset as the season progresses.
Tech stays unbeaten at 7-0 and faces TCU in the semifinals after a 46-30 halftime edge and a cold second half. Kansas, Kansas State, and Oklahoma share first-round wins as Niagara upset Western Kentucky and Oklahoma City hosts Seattle in key Holiday Festival and Dixie Classic matchups.
Athens Messenger sports column depicts a home littered with toy gear and sporting paraphernalia to end the holidays. The piece notes family togetherness and the clutter reflecting a year of active play.
Shrine East West game pits West with Jackie Douglas at quarterback and Jim Shofner, Stu Vaughan, and Gerry Nesbitt in the backfield against an East team led by Mickey Trimarki. Vaughan led the nation with 756 receiving yards and 5 TDs on 53 catches while Pace Kowalczyk and Capara anchor the backfield as NBC televises the 5 p.m. EST kickoff.
In Montgomery Alabama the Blue Gray game previews feature MU star Dave Thelen heading the Blue backfield with Larry Krutko Chuck Lima and Thelen the main ground threat. Northern backs Cox Kolodziej and Cooke provide the aerial attack while rain chances and crowds of about 21 500 loom for the seniors clash.
Australia claimed a 3-0 lead in the Challenge Round after Mervyn Rose and Malcolm Anderson defeated Vic Seixas and Barry Mackay 6-4 6-4 8-6 in 70 minutes. The U.S. pair, groomed from Gardnar Mulloy and Tony Trabert era, struggled as Seixas tried to steady Mackay.
Summary of Thursday A League results with top teams Ambassador Mathews McBee Athens Machine and Athens Office. Individual top bowlers Merchant Sanders Martin Griffith and scores across matches. Industrial League standings show Athens Appliance Beasley Mathews Commonwealth Telephone Ted Williams arena Belk Simpson and match results.
In Pasadena California Oregon and Ohio State began tapering practices for their New Year Day Rose Bowl clash. Coach Woody Hayes hinted Don Clark may play if medical tests allow with a running test planned and the outcome riding on doctors verdict.
Los Angeles Dodgers announce the signing of infielder Dick Gray who batted .297 for St. Paul last season in the American Association. Gray agreed to a 1958 contract with the National League club, adding depth to the infield for the upcoming season.
Philadelphia’s Giardello, second-ranked middleweight, meets Ralph Tiger Jones of Yonkers in a televised NBC 10 rounder from Miami Beach. Odds favor Giardello replicating his 1954 victory as both fighters pursue a fast, aggressive, free swinging bout.
Duili Loi of Italy outpointed Felix Chiocca of France to retain the European lightweight championship in Milan. Loi earned the decision after a competitive bout in which he pressed the action and controlled the pace.
Boston defeated New York 120 to 110 while Detroit beat St. Louis 110 to 106 and Syracuse edged Cincinnati 104 to 100.
Friday events at Nelsonville Buchtel and Wilkesville start at 7 30 8 00 and 9 00 with six teams including Ashville Carbon Hill Wilton Waterloo Zaleski and Albany. Saturday features consolation and championship games at 7 00 8 00 and 7 30 9 00 respectively.
New York based world middleweight champion Carmen Basilio of Chittenango New York has been named Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year for 1957. He previously won the Eddie Neil Memorial Trophy and defended his welterweight crown against Johnny Saxton in February before dethroning Sugar Ray Robinson in September.
Two weekend tournaments will showcase schoolboy quintets with games in Nelsonville and Wilkesville. Buchtel leads Nelsonville action at 7 p.m. against Ashville while Nelsonville faces Carlton Hill at 8 p.m. Wilkesville hosts Wilton vs Waterloo and Albany vs Zaleski. Albany eyes title defense though Red Devils sit at 2-4. Buchtel stands 7-0 and Ashville, coached by Russell Craig, aims to upset. Carbon Hill (2-4) also competes in Hocking action.
In Youngstown and Steubenville the two Ohio NAIA Tipoff entrants upset out of state rivals. Steubenville beat defending champion Tennessee A&I 71 70 in overtime on Bob Maher’s late layup stopping a 23 game win streak. Youngstown beat Anderson 84 71 as Cramer led with 18 and Moore 14 points.
Marshall guard Leo Byrd tops the Mid-American Conference scoring list with a 28.6 average as Toledo maintains an unblemished record. Wayne Embry of Miami trails at 24.4, with Hal Greer and Jimy Darrow among others above 20, amid MAC action and national matchups.
Hawaii hosts the 12th annual Hula Bowl on January 6 drawing 25 000 plus fans. All America John Crow of Texas A M, Heisman winner, headlines a roster of college and professional stars headed to the islands. Air Force coach Buck Shaw guides the Collegians while Elroy Hirsch coaches the Hawaii All-Stars, featuring 12 pros and 10 military players.
Cleveland rookie fullback Jimmy Brown led the NFL with 942 rushing yards on 202 attempts. Rick Casares of the Bears was second with 700 yards, and Don Bosseler of the Redskins finished third with 673. Brown also starred in this season’s passing and scoring leaders.
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