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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1956

Page

12

Gallipolis Edges Athens 53 51 In Hectic SEOL Clash

John Thomas keyed a late surge with steals and a layup as Gallipolis toppled Athens 53 51 in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League thriller. Milhoan led Gallipolis with 29 points while Athens guard Bevo Milhoan and center Wen Wade battled hard, but Gallipolis pulled ahead in the final minute for the win.

Jack Gilbert Gallipolis Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Athens Bulldog Gymnasium Blue Devils John Bevo) Milhoan Ohio Southeastern Ohio John Thomas Jim Millioa Bulldogs Thomas Milhoan Mulhoan Larry Snyders Wen Wade Wade Larry Russell Milhon Gallopolis Yomeroy Fomeroy Panthers Logan Chieftains Jerry Sheridi Chiefs Panthers Frank McLaughlin Pomeroy Mitch Hawthorne Lambert Sheridan Andrews Theiss Morgan Ingram Murray Swain Lappen Dicken Oo Miniskis McLaughlin Buckles A Nu Pomeroy Logs

Wahama ends skid with late rally over Ripley

Wahama women or team edges Ripley last night as Joe Ford and Jimmy Roush combine for all Falcons 27 points in the final period. The Vikings rallied from a 0-point start to threaten, with Roush’s late basket work key to preserving Wahama’s lead and lifting season mark to 9-5 while dropping Ripley to 7-7.

Vikings Jackson Joe Ford Jimmy Roush Falcons Roush Wahama Ripley Arnold Oliver Ford Ib Clark Paugh Ghancey Rh Slater Harless N Easter Skeens Sne All-Ohio Bulldogs Wade Russell

Morehead Star Mayabb Withdraws From Morehead College

Jess Mayabb, 24, co-captain and senior guard for Morehead College, leaves school after flunking semester exams. He carried a 1.18 average over 13 games, hailed as a clutch player as Morehead faces Marshall College in Huntington, West Virginia.

Moremeau Jess Mayabb Morehead Mayabb Middletown Marshall College Huntington W. Va

Racine Tornadoes Tie in League Play with Rutland Win

Racine tied for second in the league after a 78 64 victory over Rutland. Paul Bostick led Racine with 25 points, Doug Graham added 19, and Harold Carson scored 29 for the evening while Racine reserves also contributed. Athens leads the league with a 10th win and 12th setback for one defeat.

Racine Racine Sturpie Tornadoes Har- Gare Rutland Red Devils Tornadoes Paul Bostick Doug Graham Harold Carson P Cremeans Bartrum Hyves Carson Schoonover Searles Eads Dugan GFPI Graham Bostick Birch Powell Wolfe Taylors Herdman and Russell Iecal Athens Gallipolis Blue Devils Charles Bostic Goslmore Larry Bishop Hhe Little Bulldogs Saal Rees Lnceieel Ant Dean Hekeal Venters Jenkins Russia Colo Finland Auias Sant Ae Sweden Freid Danzer Luedle Wheeler Austra Norway

Cats Post 2nd Win Over Malta-McConnelsville

Cats won their second game of the season last night defeating Malta McConnelsville 52 to an unspecified score. The report notes strong play from the Cats and highlights key players contributing to the victory.

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Would-Be Poets Haunt This Corner

A sports editor notes declines in reader letters and praises recent basketball poems sent to the desk. The column discusses frustration with referees and how fans perceive game flow, claiming modern coaches and players have changed from past tendencies.

Ken Loeffler Texas A. & ML Ind Ema Fan

Indians Edge Cards 66-59 in tight contest

The Indians defeated the Cardinals 66 to 59 in a close game. Trimble's Mike Morrison led with 31 points while Bob Burson contributed for the Indians. The Plains also halted Trimble’s upset bid, keeping the score tight through the second half.

Indians Ane Flalns Loaen Bob Burson Plains Cardinals Mike Morrison Trimble

Carter Faces Cisco Andrade In 10 Round Title Bout

Jimmy Carter seeks another light weight crown shot as he meets Cisco Andrade in a nationally televised 10 round bout from Chicago Stadium. Carter, 32, fights for the 100th time and is a heavy favorite over the Compton challenger who has won and lost the title thrice.

Cmivally Jimmy Carter Assy Cisco Andrade Chicago Stadium ABC Carter Compton Cali Foe

Rio Grande and Oak Hill Fight Close in Class B District Thu

Rio Grande trailed late but surged to lead 31 37 after three quarters, then faded in the final period. Clyde Evans scored 25 for Oak Hill as DAK Hill 10 Grange Athens chase the district tourney title. Oak Hill drops its first three league games but wins two SECA contests.

Dak Hill Grange Athens Ost All Oaks Ohio Clyde Evans Coe Jous Doyle Smales Rio Grande Oak Hill Lucasville South Webster Allensville Jackyson Gfp Cain Crothers Evane Garber

Redlegs trade Collum for Brooks Lawrence with Cardinals

Cincinnati sends lefty Jackie Collum back to St. Louis for right hander Brooks Lawrence. Collum had been mostly relief for the Reds after a May 1963 acquisition from the Cardinals. Lawrence, 6 feet, 200 pounds, had a 1–5 record with the Cards and finished with Oakland in the Pacific Coast League posting a 2.37 ERA.

Cincinnalin Linennati Redlegs Jackie Collum St. Louis Cardinals Brooks Lawrence Collum Eds St. Louis Eddie Erautt Cincinnati Lawrence Springfelt Caks Oakland

Beecham defeats Johnson in Miami Beach boxing bout

In Miami Beach, Jimmy Beecham of Miami, at 138 pounds, outpoints Georgie Johnson, 130 pounds, in a televised fight that night.

Miami Beach Fla Jimmy Beecham Miami Georgie Johnson Trenton

Buck Weaver, Black Sox figure, dies at 84

Former Chicago White Sox third baseman George Buck Weaver, who stood by his claim of innocence after the 1919 World Series scandal, died Tuesday at age 84. Weaver spent decades seeking to clear his name in the historic conspiracy case tied to a $100,000 payoff and Cincinnati's win in the series.

Black Sox Buck Weaver Chicago George Buck Weaver Chicago White Sox Sox Cincinnati

Dons Extend Skein as San Francisco Presses Toward 51st Win

The Dons solidified a 41 51 0 season with a 67 40 win over San Jose State, led by Lou Estes and Bill Russell. St. Francis of Brooklyn kept its streak alive with a 92 82 victory over St Peter’s, while Southern Methodist controlled the Southwest with a 92 72 win over Baylor. Kansas edged Oklahoma A&M as the Coast Conference battles continued.

San Jose State San Francisco Corvallis Ore Mar Peru Neb Bill Russell K. Cy Jones Hal Perry Dons St. Francis Brooklyn St. Peter’s New Jersey Terriers Southern Methodist Baylor Acd Phog Allen Hank Iba Kansas Oklahoma A&m

Succeed Tigers Harp New Mentor High Coach Appointment

Tressel named mentor at Mentor High School to lead football program. He acknowledges the big job and hard work ahead as Washington high grid squad prepares to remain intact for a 1956 season after missing every regular player from 1955.

Mentor High Aid Tressel Washington High Lunes

Hounds Rally To Edge Rockets 71 69 In Nelsonville Defeat

Nelsonville hosts Wells as the Hounds erase a fourth quarter deficit to beat the Rockets 71 to 69. Key scorers include Hughes with 12 points for Wellston and Keating plus McQuaid and Dixon contributing for Nelsonville. Hounds win the late thriller on a final layup by Bob Hughes.

John Ward Stomas Nelsonville Nelson Jer Hughith Lie Ramsey Keating Tom McQuaid Wayne Bast Dixon Bob’ Young Wells Hounds Hughes Rockets Wellston Potts Jack Monks Nelsonvile Gft Keating F Oene McQuaid Young Dixon Stufflebean Pierce Bentley Nelsonville Center Bob Wellston GFP Ramsey Evans Walton Bates Sturgeon Compston

College and college basketball scores on scattered games

A collage of final scores from college and NBA games lists numerous results. Notable tallies include Xavier Ohio 70 over Spring Hill, San Francisco 67 over Arizona State Tempe 72, and Boston 91 over St. Louis 114 with several others featuring Muskingum, New Lexington, and Wellston among many teams.

College Kansas Oklahoma A&m Muskingum Hiram Ti N. C. State Virginia Xavier Ohio Spring Hill McLupey Homer Union Alan Newark St. ‘Francis New Western Kentucky Middle Lexington St. Aloysius Tenn Lancaster St. Mary Bremen Knoxville Parkersburg W. Va Main- Chesapeake Fairland Nelsonville Wellston Steubenville Toronto NBA New York Philadelphia Minneapolis Rochester St. Louis Boston

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