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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1949

Page

15

Rose Bowl Will Feature Ohio State Backfield vs Bears Quarterback

Ohio State fields a diverse backfield led by Jerry Kralls and Pat Savic with Vic Janowicz adding speed and passing threat. California relies on quarterback Bob Celeri in a one man offense supported by Kim Monachino Frank Brunk and Pete Schabarum. The Rose Bowl match pits OSU’s varied rushing and receiving against Celeri’s passing and improvisation, with injury concerns thinning California’s depth.

Ohio Bears Pasadena Calif Ohio State California Bob Celeri Lynn Waldorf Celeri Celeic Jerry Krall Pande! Savic Fred Morrison Ray Hamilton Jimmy Clark Savic Vic Janowicz Southern California Illinois Michigan Laurels Waldorf Riverside Jack Swaner Swaner Stanford Kim Monachino Frank Brunk Pete Schabarum Monachino Brunk Schabarum Jerry Scott

Broncs Headed to Miami for Orange Bowl Prep

The Santa Clara Broncos finish a 3000 mile four day train trip and arrive in Miami for a January 2 meeting with the University of Kentucky. Kentucky coach Paul Bryant reports injuries from scrimmage with Doug Moseley out and Harry Rogers stepping in.

Miami Fla Santa Clara Broncos University of Kentucky Broncs Seaboard Air Line New Orleans Memorial Field Miami Beach Wildcats Coral Gables Kentucky Paul Bear) Bryant Doug Moseley Moseley Harry Rogers

Kentucky Wildcats Favored To Win Sugar Bowl Tourney

New Orleans coaches tally Kentucky at the top of the AP coaches poll for the Sugar Bowl Basketball Tournament with 16 points including three first place votes. Villanova and Tulane trail as Bradley behind. Kentucky meets Villanova in the night’s second game after Tulane and Bradley open at 7:45 p.m. CST.

New Orleans Kentucky Adolph Rupp Wildcats Associated Press Bradley Villanova Tulane

Family teams clash in National Family Basketball Tourney

In Wilson North Carolina the second round pits the Snavely family of Sidney Ohio against the Beckers of Wheeling West Virginia after the Snavelys routed the Monnths of Batavia New York 83 to 24. The Beckers won 96 to 54 over the Miller brothers of Galesburg Illinois.

Wilson N. C Ohio West Virginia Snavely Sidney, C Monnths Batavia N. Y Beckers Wheeling W. Va Miller Brothers Galesburg Ill Becker

Coast Big Ten to Decide Bowl Pact in January

Pacific Coast Conference and Big Ten officials plan talks in New York starting January 12 on a new Rose Bowl agreement. President H P Everest says the three year limit on Big Ten Rose Bowl appearances may block renewal. If blocked, PCC may seek other football arrangements or free lance.

Olympia Wash Big Ten H. P Dick) Everest National Collegiate Athletic Association New York PCC Everest

Parshall Drives to $83,659 on Harness Grand Circuit

Urbana driver H M Doc Parshall won $83,659 this year on harness racing's grand circuit. The report notes BattleShip raced in the 1930 Flamingo at Hialeah before becoming a jumper and leaving for England to win the Grand National.

New York H. M Battleship Hialeah England

High school and college sports roundup of regional games

East Liverpool beat Elyria 53 44 and Toronto edged Lorain 44 43 while Piqua 43 defeated Col. Central in overtime. Millersport topped Mifflin 56 52 and Col. West won 55 50 over Bellefontaine. Tournament at Hamilton first round Hamilton won 63 40 over Miamisburg while Col. South beat Lockland Wayne 60 45. In college basketball Toledo beat Pepperdine 49 40 and Youngstown State edged Kent State 75 74 in overtime. Holy Cross defeated Bowling Green 71 70 Ohio State over Cornell 43 42 and Mount Union beat Muskingum 39 36. John Carroll won 94 to Mississippi College. Pro basketball results list Fort Wayne 81 Tri City 75 while Minneapolis 88 Baltimore 77 New York 79 Philadelphia 72 Washington 87 Syracuse 85 Chicago 87 Waterloo 8 00. Hockey NHL Montreal Toronto 1 1 tie Boston Detroit 2 2 tie New York 5 Chicago 2 American League Cincinnati 3 Buffalo 3 tie Cleveland 9 Hershey 3 Providence 5 New Haven 2 Springfield 3 Pittsburgh 3 tie Eastern League Toledo 4 Boston 2 Tonight’s schedule Providence at New Haven Pittsburgh at Indianapolis US league Minneapolis at Omaha Kansas City at St Paul Boston at Grand Rapids. Fights last night Jacksonville Florida Hal Meredith 155 from Daytona Beach out pointed Jimmy Shedeker 153 from Springfield New Jersey.

Toledo Pepperdine Youngstown Kent State Holy Cross Bowling Green Ohio State Cornell Mount Union Muskingum John Carroll Mississippi Cola Fort Wayne Tri-City Minneapolis Baltimore New York Philadelphia Washington Syracuse Chicago Waterloo Montreal Toronto Boston Detroit Cincinnati Buffalo Cleveland Hershey Providence New Haven Springfield Pittsburgh Omaha Kasas City St. Paul Grand Rapids Jacksonville Fla Hal Meredith Daytona Beach Jimmy Shedeker N. J

Barons Defeat Bears In 9-3 Victory In Hershey

The Cleveland Barons, Western Division leaders, overwhelmed the Hershey Bears 9-3 to extend their winning streak to 22-5-6 and maintain a 14 point edge over St. Louis. Providence Reds topped New Haven Ramblers 5-2 as Buffalo and Springfield split in a pair of ties. Connie Dion of Cincinnati Mohawks suffered a neck gash needing six stitches, ruling him out briefly. Springfield and Pittsburgh drew 3-3 in their second meeting.

Associated Press Cleveland Barons Ohio St. Louis Barons Hershey Bears Providence Reds New Haven Ramblers Buffalo Bisons Springfield Indians Bisons Cincinnati Mohawks Connie Dion Dion Springfield Pittsburgh

No Show Cancels Local VFW Basketball Opener

Opposing team from Logan West Virginia failed to appear, canceling the season opener between the local National Guard unit and the Logan VFW squad. Fans waited over an hour before a practice game was played. the Guardsmen plan a game Friday night against the New Haven Skaters at the Community Center upriver.

National Guard Logan W. Va VFW Soldier Boys New Haven

Alexander Hospitalized With Cancer Check

Grover Cleveland Alexander, legendary pitcher and Hall of Famer, is hospitalized in Los Angeles for tests to determine cancer. Doctors cite prior ear injury and a 1908 pitch strike as possible causes and report incomplete lab results indicating ear duct cancer. He is 62 and dominated baseball from 1911 to 1930 with 373 wins.

Los Angeles Grover Cleveland Alexander St. Louis Indianapolis

Mulloy Faces Seixas In Sugar Bowl Semi Final

Top seed Gardnar Mulloy from Miami risks a tough Sugar Bowl semi against Vic Seixas of Philadelphia after Seixas crushed Earl Cochell 6 2 6 0 in the second round. Mulloy battled past Tony Trabert 6 1 2 6 6 4.

New Orleans Gardnar Mulloy Miami Vic Seixas Philadelphia Earl Cochell Los Angeles Seixas Mulloy Tony Trabert Cincinnati Sidney Schwarz Brooklyn Trabert Dick Savitt Ithaca

Ohio State Feted At Rose Bowl Banquet

Ohio State's Rose Bowl team was honored at a banquet at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles attended by nearly 1000 people including Hollywood figures. The event was sponsored by the Big Ten Club and the Ohio State Club of Southern California. In 1915 Robert R. Roth of Chicago and Cleveland won the American League home run championship with seven circuit clouts.

Los Angeles Ohio State Ambassador Hotel Big Ten Club Ohio State Club Southern California Robert R. Roth Chicago Cleveland

Each Player Has Definite Job in Kentucky Defense

Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp explains a strict man to man defense where five players have fixed assignments. Shifts occur only when a player is freed for a scoring chance, maintaining tight coverage and avoiding routine team shifts. Next: Gordon Ridings of Columbia.

Kentucky Lexington Adolph Rupp

New Physician Named For Cleveland Indians

Dr. Donald A. Kelly, 41, a Pacific war veteran, was named physician for the Cleveland Indians. He succeeds Dr. M. H. Castle who left to focus on private practice. Kelly is a clinical instructor in surgery at Western Reserve University and has spent 10 years as physician for the Case football team.

Cleveland Donald A. Kelly Cleveland Indians M. H. Castle Kelly Western Reserve University Case

Marion to Hire Marius Russo as Red Sox Manager

Marius Russo former Yankees southpaw is expected to become manager of the Marion Red Sox in the Class D Ohio Indiana League. Robert White president of the Marion club announced Russo was slated to pilot the team for five years.

Marion Marius Russo New York Yankees Marion Red Sox Robert White Russo

Harvard’s Charlie Brickley Dies at 58

Harvard great Charlie Brickley legendary kicker and halfback dies at 58 in New York City. A three year Crimson star he set records including 18 field goals in 1918 and 84 goals overall. He captained Harvard in his final year and played in the 1912 Olympic team. His death followed a recent arrest incident with his son from a Manhattan restaurant dispute.

Harvard Charlie Brickley The Crimson Yale New York George Washington Hotel Brickley Alan Moody Bellevue Hospital Charles FE. Brickley, Jr Manhattan Reuben Stockholm Sweden

Former Wisconsin track star Alfred Booth dies at 56

Alfred B. Booth a once nationally known college track star died at his home in Eustis Florida at age 56 from a heart ailment He attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated in 1915.

Eustis Fla Alfred B. Booth University of Wisconsin

La Motta Meets Commission To Resolve Title Status

Jake La Motta appears before the New York State Athletic Commission to clarify the muddied middleweight title situation. The Bronx champion, who won the 140 pound crown from Marcel Cerdan, has not defended it. The commission may set a deadline of about 90 days and consider stripping him if he fails to comply.

New York Jake la Motta New York State Athletic Commission la Motta Bronx Marcel Cerdan Detroit Eddie Eagan Commission Eagan Jake la Mot Robert Villemain Vilemain Jean Sretonnel France New York Commission Steve Belloise Ray Robinson Cerdan Villemain

Russell Balks At Trade Move

Outfielder Jim Russell of Fayette City says he will not join the Brooklyn Dodgers Montreal farm club in a three way deal involving Eddie Sauer and Louis Olmo. He cites salary disparity and weather as reasons and suggests a post baseball beer distributing business with his brothers.

Pittsburgh Jim Russell Boston Raves Brooklyn Dodgers Fayette City Eddie Sauer Dodgers Montreal Louis Olmo Brooklyn Boston Russell Braves

Bill Perigo Named Bronco Golf Coach

Kalamazoo Michigan Mitchell J Gary athletic director has announced that Bill Perigo Western Michigan Colleges new basketball coach also will be the new Bronco golf coach next spring Perigo becomes the fourth golf coach in as many years Fred Huff guided golfers for over ten years resigned three seasons ago Gary took over for the 1948 season and last year Don Scott inherited a strong team which won the Stamedi can Conference title in spring

Kalamazoo Mich Mitchell J. Gary Bill Perigo Western Michigan College Bronco Perigo Fred Huff Gary Don Scott

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