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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1955

Page

10

Athens Bulldogs edge Logan 60 57 in SECUL clash

Athens held a narrow lead late and relied on foul line accuracy to beat Logan 60 to 57 at home. Roger Kuhn and Dick Harden led Logan with key scores, while Athens benefited from early 14 2 run and steady defense to secure the victory and stay in SECUL runnerup contention.

Athens Lugar Chieftains Bulldogs Logan Roger Kuhn Sonny Pillis Dick Harden Roger MelIntorf Larry Snyder Jim Rutkoskie Mike Hamilton Ronnie Williams Harden Frank Hartsell Kuhn SECUL Jackson Ironmen Larry Bishop Ron Grogan Ben Buckles Athens Se Williams Russell Snyder Iit Sheridan Wade Lee Ellis Dure Ee McLaughin Imam Ak Dorore Wrecwecens Fontana and McClain

Trish Brennan Faces Notre Dame Talent Challenge

South Bend report notes Terry Brennan, 25, entering his second Irish season after succeeding Frank Leahy. Brennan emphasizes need for strong linemen and fresh talent, saying Notre Dame must recruit aggressively while remaining optimistic about a solid program.

Brennan Notre Dame Geen Catholic Terry Leahy Purdue

Slingin Sam Baugh named head coach at Hardin Simmons Cowboys

Samuel Adams Baugh known as Slingin Sam signs a five year contract to coach Hardin Simmons University Cowboys. He succeeds Murray Evans who resigned under athletic committee pressure. Baugh says he will remain as associate coach and cites love of football over money. He rose to fame as a passer at Texas Christian and with the Washington Redskins setting passing records.

Abilenf Tex Samuel Adrian Baugh Sammy George Preston Marshall Washington Redskins Sweetwater Pnl Hardin-Simmons University Cowboys Baugh Murray Evans Texas Christian

Ferry Breaks Down Forcing Hockey Postponement

Moscow High School postponed its basketball game at Silver Grove Kentucky after the ferry crossing the Ohio River broke down preventing the teams from reaching the venue.

Moscow Moscow High School Silver Grove Ohio River

Fights Last Night Draws Across Several Cities

Local boxing results list L C Morgan knocking out Ron Bling in Washington Pennsylvania. Don Anderson and mid o Piccone fought to a draw in Canonsburg and Canton. Pierre Lang lois stopped Fritz Wertzel in Rouen France, ending a crowded boxing night.

Rouen France Pierre Langlois Fritz Wertzel Germany

Dayton Flyers dominate Western Kentucky in 173-67 rout

Dayton Flyers led by 7 foot center Bill Uhl with 23 points upset Western Kentucky on their home floor as Uhl sparked the offense. The win came amid a busy Ohio college basketball night with Akron and Mount Union also posting conference victories.

Associated Press Dayton Flyers Western Kentucky Ohio Bill Uhl Hilltoppers Kentuckians Uhl Hilltop Ralph Crosthwaite Wittenberg Akron Zippers Mike Harkins Jim Beck Mount Union Purple Raiders Oberlin Yeomen

Racing newcomer Thomas Nolan launches Gulfstream season

Hallandale Fla A newcomer to the turf Thomas D Nolan has eight horses at Gulfstream Park this season. Nolan bought 15 yearlings at summer sales and shipped the best to Florida to campaign under the Giad Acre Farm colors.

Hallandale Fla Thomas D. Nolan Gulfstream Park Nolan Florida

Bulldogs Outlast Chieftains 60-57 in Tight Battle

In a fluctuating contest the Wellston Golden Rockets routed Pomeroy 73-55 as Wellston pulled away after a 43-36 third quarter. Tom Swans sparked the Rockets with key baskets while Pomeroy struggled at the foul line shooting 13 of 33.

Pomeroy Wellston Golden Rockets Pomeroy Purple Panthers Panthers Rockets Wellston Tom Swans Welllston Tom Potts Hughes Lambert Veliato R Vredenmaker Lee Romedy Ae Harmon Dadecsnansee

Racine Edges Chester 67-61 to Break Tie for Second

Racine’s Purple Tornadoes pull away late to defeat Chester 67-61, ending a deadlock for second in the Meigs County race. Bob Taylor scores 28 before fouling out in the third with substitutes stepping up to hold Chester at bay.

Chester Racine Purple Tornadoes Bob Taylor Larry Taylor Taylors Scrubs Bob Birch Carl Wolfe Racine U R B. ‘Taylor L. Trice Onanen Graham GGG Dccccenune D. Wolfe BIPCA Euler Pieina Ta Niebel Iggs Riebel

IHL Scores Snapshot: Troy and Grand Rapids Play

IHL scoring brief shows Troy defeated Fort Wayne 3 to for Cincinnati 4 and Grand Rapids edged 0. The fragment lists three teams with mixed results and incomplete score details.

IHL Troy Fort Wayne Cincinnati Grand Rapids

Holy Cross Crusaders Dominate St Francis Brooklyn

Holy Cross 82 56 St Francis Brooklyn as coach Lester Sheary guides Crusaders to sixth straight win. Heinsohn scores off bench while NC State Dayton Missouri and Kansas State all win in top rankings surrounding the victory. Murray Bailey sets Baylor scoring mark with 350 season points.

Tommy Heinsohn Crusaders Associated Press St. Francis of Brooklyn Holy Cross Heinsohn North Carolina State Dayton Missouri Vic Moledet

Rio Grande Beaten 58 56 by Beaver in Home Clash

Rio Grande Blue Men trailed Beaver all game but briefly led late before Beaver rallied to win 58 to 56. Beaver improves to 14 3 while Rio Grande slips to a flawless season end of streak with two minutes remaining. Evans leads Rio with 18 points and a 16 game total of 449. Hackney adds 15, Cofer 183 and Morgan 131.

Rio Grande Beaver High School Rio Beaver Ohio Oak Hill the Evans Bill Hackney Don Cofer Micky Morgan Seaweed Dienes Lynch Morgan Kelfer

M and M Socks Tomcats In MVL Tilt

Glouster Tomcats lose 77-54 to M&M in Muskingum Valley League action. Keith 18 points Wolfe 15 for Glouster. Apperson 16 Legget 16 lead M&M. Glouster drops to 11th loss, four wins this season.

Mcconnellville Glouster Tomcats M&m Glouster Tomcats Larry Keith Roger Wolfe Keith Wolfe Grouster Murray Apperson Don Legget Richardson Ciouster Occatt Hamilton, Heebe

Ironton topples Generals 72 to 51 in win

Ironton defeated McArthur 72 51 as Dick Armstrong scored 21 points while Tom Gill was held to eight. McArthur led early and stayed within reach before Ironton pulled away late in the game.

Ironton McArthur Dick Armstrong Tom Gill Generals

Balance of Scores Across Early Basketball Contests

Mount Union defeats Oberlin 71 to 58 while Akron edges Wittenberg 88 to 76. Dayton beats Western Kentucky 73 to 68. Baldwin Wallace 90 over Muskingum 88. Findlay 114 over Anderson 94. Memphis State defeats Xavier 67 to 61. Steubenville 75 over Gannon 72. Western Michigan 89 over Marshall 84. Iowa State prevails 67 to 63 against Kansas State. Oklahoma edges Wichita 86 to 80. Detroit 75 over N C State 68. Virginia beats Houston 91 to 65. Murray 78 over Phillips Oilers 65. Wake Forest 82 over Holy Cross 56. St Francis Brooklyn 56 by Santa Clara 58. San Jose State tops Steubenville contest results show mixed outcomes.

N. C. State Virginia Dayton Bill Uhl Western Kentucky Missouri Iowa State Kansas State Oklahoma Dick Stone Wichita Detroit Murray Bailey North Texas State Bailey John Starkey Mount Union Oberlin Akron Wittenberg Houston Murray Phillips Oilers Wake Forest

Belpre Edges Olive Orange In Overtime Thriller

Belpre defeats Olive Orange 72 to 70 in overtime as Pete Snyder scores the decisive layup with under ten seconds left. Gene Carpenter led Belpre with 24 points while Bob Powell tallied 24 for Olive Orange and Larry Osbourne added 17.

Belpre Pete Snyder Olive Orange Eagles Meigs County Bob Dorst Tuppers Plaing Powell Olive - Orange Larry Osbourne Gene Carpenter Onccadntined Pee Adenenswedt Ecnenneseunn Robinson Dat Brooks Snitiasninislianenaniitim Genenemnnieene IE Amnnineimmiit Olive OS Oiscote Centenenes Ccannnnes Cciciinnenennn Ncuieneowenene TINIE Donte

Jackson Shades Hounds in 59 55 thriller

Jackson Iron men edge Nelsonville Greyhounds 59 to 55 as Bob Exline sinks two FTs with five seconds left. Exline totaled 20 points to lead Jackson. Gary Boycher had 18 for Nelsonville. Needing a late run, Jackson pulled away at the charity stripe after a 55-55 deadlock. Nelsonville reserves had earlier won 58-33.

Jackson Bob Exline Jackson Ironmen Nelsonville Greyhounds Exline Nelsonville Gary Boycher Boycher Artee McDaniels Jockoor BO FW Rolph Duncan

Thomas Again Sets Record In Second-Half Surge

Middleport's Yellow Jackets push Gallipolis to limit as All-State guard Jimmy Thomas shatters school scoring record in a 90 to 66 SECAL basketball loss. Gallipolis clinches league lead with eighth straight win and 13-1 season mark. Shrider's reserves extend cage win streak to 42.

Thomas Gallipolis Middleport Yellow Jackets Blue Devils Washington Ohio University Jim Snyder Carroll Widdoes W. J. Trautwein GAHS Dick Shrider Jimmy Thomas Roger Long Long Jim Puckett Lloyd Roush Jack Hill Bob McKinney Russ Smith Raymond Turner John Milhoan John Fisher Max Nelson Terry Gallaher Columbus East Nelsonville Jackson Shrider Blue Imps Phil Campbell Paul Rees Lester Plymate John Venters Kauff Hindy Ross Fleming Gahs Frosh Dleport Gee Smanimamedem Vccasekenom Haffelt Lee A. H Jack) Rhoads Fd Heldman

Golf's New Gold Rush Provokes Alarm From USGA

Isaac B. Grainger, president of the USGA, warned that a rising wave of top amateurs turning pro threatens the sport. He cited champions such as Sam Arzetta, Billy Maxwell, Gene Littler, and Arnold Palmer deserting amateur ranks, plus Frank Stranahan and others, and criticized using amateur success to aid a big switch. Mick ey Wright also left amateur ranks at 19 after the Women’s National.

New York Isaac B. Grainger U. S. Golf Assn Sam Arzetta Billy Maxwell Gene Littler Arnold Palmer Frank Stranahan al Mengert Bud Holscher Don Finsterwald Tom Nieporte Wesley Ellis Mengert Nieporte Ellis Grainger

Kid Stages Comeback Try for Dodgers and Boxers

Oldest Dodger Jackie Robinson at 36 contemplates a comeback as boxing stars Kid Gavilan and Sugar Ray Robinson face uncertain futures after costly losses. Gavilan resumes Friday at Madison Square Garden against Ernie Durando while Robinson weighs another run or retirement.

Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers New York Kid Gavilan Sugar Ray Robinson Gavilan Johnny Saxton Robinson Ralph Tiger) Jones Miami Madison Square Garden Ernie the Rock

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