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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1952

Page

10

Bobcat Cagers Thump Western Reserve, 79-56

In Cincinnati UC basketball routed Western Reserve 79 to 56 as part of a broader program review of athletics. University officials indicate a reduced football schedule, adherence to NCAA spring practice limits, and emphasis on multi sport participation while stressing academic standards for athletes.

Western Reserve Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Benjamin EF. Tate University Tate Reed A. Shank

Sharpshooting Greenies Upset Racine Tornadoes

Ames Bern's Greenies beat Racine's Tornadoes 55-46 in an inter county game. Jim Sephus scored 25 points as the visitors shot 47.7 percent and led 19-18 midway through the second period. Racine slumped to under 3 percent shooting, while Ames Bern's reserves won 38-27.

Racine Ames Bern Greenies Jim Sephus Ames-Bern Tornadoes V. Wolfe Hill Fae Fisher Stobart L. Wolfe Simpson P Hamilton Koehler Sophius Ellis Boling Sayre Racine Amnes-Bern Baur Swearingen

Hursey's 24 Leads Ohio In MA Tilt

Ohio University beat Western Reserve 79 56 in a Mid American Conference basketball game. Glen Hursey led with 24 points while Elwood Sparks added 18 points and 11 in the final period. Ohio shot 17 of 28 from the line as Reserve went 8 of 23. The Bobcats improve to 6 4 in conference and 9 9 on the season.

Cleveland Ohio University Western Reserve Glen Hursey Elwood Sparks Athens Cagers Reserve Red Cats Ohio Dick Howard Bobcats Penne G. F. P. Hankey Jace Bette Caevenes Acniceicuca Jouion Canna Paccameness HERON Cci Cemenca Lochnot G. F. P. Dawson F. Beedan Carroll Theiss

Chauncey Throttles St. Aloysius to Tenth Win

Chauncey stifled St. Aloysius as the Blue Devils rallied late to win 93 56 on the road. The victory marked their tenth court triumph this season and extended a string of strong showings.

Chauncey St. Aloysius Blue Devil New Lexington St. Aloysius Eddie Collins Blue Devils Jan Taylor Hubie Bobo Sagan Dreese Wallemberg Pax G. Hatem Fisher Allen Nash Hatem Aloysius Fricker Shumakey

Wellston triumphs as free throws seal 60-58 win over McArthur

Wahama’s Big Jim Barton scores 23 to lift Wellston past McArthur 60-58 as both teams foul trouble and late free throws decide a close contest. McArthur’s Jim Ross and Jerry Collins lead in fouls while Roy Toss and Tom Bashan pace Wellston with 17 and 15 points.

Eee Big Jim Barton Wahama Johnny Kelly Kenny Smith Hurricane Barton Roy Toss Tom Bashan Vinton County Wellston Invaders Jerry Collins McArthur Jim Ross Rockets Hollingshead Biffle Keescu Re Oiler Feee Ratslaff Ross Crowg D. Armstrong Seesusee Martin Anebuneessenhsy Brown Wellston Collins Pigmona Cnccunsunse Ase Reeewens Cies Eorandene Redskins McGarvey Sanborn Gerreseene Davis Enn G. F. Provor Scuecuce-Conn Burdette Ovine Cee McArthur - Crook Geee Weenee Freeman Reis Massie Bashan G Pene Carpenter Néease Erwin F . K. Smith Roushee Oreeeee Ceen Sleiediaiaieiee Ieee Scally

Buchtel Bruins Rout Zaleski in Inter-County Clash

Buchtel's Bruins ended a three game skid by routing Zaleski 62 to 35 in the inter county battle. Coach Bert Barnes led the win as the Bruins dominated on both ends and moved to a strong finish.

Buchtel Zaleski Bruins Bert Barnes Sullivan Davis D. McDonald Bob Bunting Chip Bain Kenny Hayeseski Lkases Newman P Sullivan Grinstead Bubures Bownenn Wigavee Eterntabincew Beech Gee McClain T. McDonald Zaleski Ie Lent Fewe Omeee Eco Ae Ee Martin Tripp Heisley Senn Loper Carr Sheets Peck Pinney Buchtel Miller Anderson

Morrison’s 24 Paces Offense In J T Romps

Morrison’s 24 paces offense leads J T romping play as they convert 44 percent of field goals. Buchtel peaks with 14 of 30 free throws led by Junior Sullivan going seven for seven.

Morrison J-T Buchtel Junior Sullivan

West Virginia Quintets Set Cage Tourney Dates

The Wahama White Falcons head to the Class B tournament on February 29 with Point Pleasant following on March 7. Wahama opens against Ravenswood, while Walton and Sandyville meet in the same evening. the following night the two winners clash. Point Pleasant and Ripley play at 8:30 p.m. March 7, with the winner advancing to region two at Parkersburg. No consolation game. a state trophy goes to the winner and a runner-up trophy to the second place team.

Mason White Falcons Sone Wahama Point Pleasant Virginia Wahama White Falcons Ravenswood Walton Sandyville Mason Five Red Devils Jack Morton Bob Adkins Spencer Adkins C. H. Withers Drew Ripley Big Blacks Grantsville Tangie Lavelle Shinn Ripley Billi Unstead Paul Rishel Jimmy Starcher

Plains overwhelm Carthage-Troy 70 to 36 in league clash

The Plains beat Carthage-Troy 70 36 for their third Athens County League win. Gene Sharpe and Joe Charney led with 43 points combined while Troy’s Roger Hornsby scored 23 of his team’s 36. Plains reserves added a scoring edge.

Larry Morrison Jacksonville Waterloo Morrison Bob Shesky Cominsky Mingus LE & T Morrison Cominskey Householder Kahne Waterloo Ty ' G. Buckley McKibben Tks Steinmeyer Hamilton McFadden Browning Saylor Soo Anne Trimble Plains Plains Indians Carthage-Troy Gene Sharpe Joe Charney Troy Roger Hornsby

Sandusky Poised To Replace Rymkus On Browns Line

Big John Sandusky emerged as a likely replacement for Lou Rymkus, who announced retirement after six Browns seasons to take Indiana University line coach job under Bernie Crummins. The 31 year old ex Notre Dame teammate cited age and the grind of pro play, while Sandusky, 25, from Villanova, was Browns No 2 pick in 1950 at 265 pounds.

Cleveland John Sandusky Lou Rymkus Cleveland Browns Rymkus Browns Indiana University Bernie Crummins Notre Dame Sandusky Villanova

Texas Brags Bowl to debut in Dallas Jan 4

George Schepps, Dallas sports leader, plans a Texas Brags Bowl debut next January 4. He sponsors the football game and owns a Corpus Christi baseball club in the Gulf Coast League. He formerly owned Dallas of the Jones League.

Dallas George Schepps Schepps Corpus Christi

Glouster Tomcat Five Suffers 11th Defeat

Glouster suffered its 11th loss as Roseville pulled away in the second and fourth periods to win 60-49 in the Muskingum Valley League. Jack Raber and Dee Dennison led Glouster, while Bruce Chambers paced Roseville with 17 points.

Nets Jack Raber Dee Dennison Tomcats Bruce Chambers Ramblers Roseville Glouster Tomcat Glouster P Schoeman Dennison Angie Rovack Raber Brygon Robinson Roseville Chambers Waeese Adams Baldwin Gent G “Sowers Lantz Henry Thomas, Adams

Pay Hearings May Reveal Top Salary Pay Hearings May Reveal Top Salary

New York reports a government hearing may disclose top baseball salaries. Stan Musial allegedly earned the largest guaranteed pay, though overall DiMaggio and Williams led in bonuses. the ruling also limits club budgets for 1952 with two salary schemes. Walter O Malley of the Dodgers criticizes the decree as many players were already signed.

New York DiMaggio Williams Yankees Joe DiMaggio Red Sox Ted Williams Musia Walter O'Malley Brooklyn Dodgers O'Malley

Canton McKinley Hopes to Keep Coach After Tough Season

Canton McKinley High School plans to retain football coach Dick Miller despite a 2 win 10 loss season. The board of education held meetings this fall to review the program and make decisions.

Canton Dick Miller Canton McKinley High School McKinley Board of Education

Cage Scores From Various Colleges and High School Games

A compiled list of basketball scores across college and high school games. Notable showings include Ohio U 170 Western Reserve 56 and Xavier 83 Yale 76. Other results feature Bucknell 101 Rutgers 89 and Oklahoma City 48 Tulsa 46 in overtime.

Charleston Clears Debts In Old Loop

Columbus report says Charleston West Virginia baseball club settled debt to the Central League and will proceed with an organizational meeting next Sunday. Dayton club faces a claim while Erie Pennsylvania shows tentative interest if nearby teams join. Potential representation from Marion Springfield Newark Lima Zanesville and Richmond as well as Dayton noted.

Columbus Charleston W. Va Frank M. Colley Colley Dayton Tom Halligan George M. Trautman Halligan Flint Mich Marion Springfield Newark Lima Zanesville Richmond Ind Erie

Fear Racing Career Of Palestinian Ended

Palestinian likely to be retired after a right hind shin fracture from a seven furlong workout. Trainer Hirsch Jacobs says the six-year-old, who won the Brooklyn Handicap and the Golden Gate Handicap, will probably be sent to stud. Owned by Isidore Bieber of New York.

Arcadia Calif Palestinian Hirsch Jacobs Hill Prince Jacobs Isidore Beiber New York

Fights Last Night Reported In Boxing Card

James Carter of New York outpointed Allan Mc Fater of Toronto in a non-title bout. In Los Angeles, Aragon stopped Manny Madrid, both fighters listed with 143 and 142 pounds respectively.

Associated Press Toronto James Carter New York Allan McFater Los Angeles Art Aragon Manny Madrid

Glenford New Straitsville Game Postponed to Saturday

The Glenford versus New Straitsville basketball game scheduled for tomorrow in New Straitsville has been reset for Saturday at 7 p.m. Local fans should note the new time and venue for the match between the two teams.

New Straitsville Glenford

Alabama Sinks LSU 94 67 Sets Four Records

The University of Alabama basketball team beat LSU 94 to 67 in Tuscaloosa setting four school records for team points and field goals by both sides and for individual Alabama scoring.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Louisiana State Alabama

Gallipolis Toppled by Huntington Saint Joseph

Huntington Saint Joseph defeated Gallia Academy High School 57 to 44 on the West Virginia floor Tuesday. Gallia opened poorly with a 16 to 8 first quarter setback and later traded blows as the game wore on.

Gallipolis Huntington Saint Joseph Gallia Academy High School West Virginians Blue Devils

Railroaders Hand Thornville Lopsided 111–61 to Claim Title

CORNING The Corning Railroaders hammered Thornville 111 61 to seize undisputed Perry County League honors. It marked the Railroaders 16th win and 14th in the loop as their front line of Roof Kern Garrison Toth and Hopkins dominated.

Corning Thornville Roof Kern Garrison Toth Hopkins

Villemain Poised as 6 5 Underdog in Olympia Bout

Villemain, the rugged French middleweight, is a 6 5 underdog entering a 10 round duel with Eugene Harts ton of New York at the Olympia. Both chase a shot at Sugar Ray Robinson as about 8000 fans look on in a nationally televised CBS card starting at 10 p.m. EST.

Detroit Robert Villemain Eugene Hairston New York Olympia Sugar Ray Robinson CBS

Pomeroy Jackson Game Postponed by Influenza

The Pomeroy Jackson basketball game scheduled for Friday night in Jackson is postponed due to an influenza epidemic in Jackson schools. The game will be played on Tuesday February 26 at Jack.

Pomeroy Jackson

Upsets Highlight Week Without Major AP Poll Leaders

William and Mary stunned North Carolina State 70-61 in the Southern Conference, marking a third straight surprise over NC State. Youngstown edged LaSalle 68-57 as Yale defeated Springfield 76-71 under Howard Hobson’s altered rules. Princeton beat Temple 59-56 and Oklahoma City outlasted Tulsa 48-46 in overtime. Colorado State topped Idaho State 52-48, Bradley beat Wichita 67-48, and USC defeated Loyola 67-61 after returning from Hawaii.

Miami Cincinnati Ohio U Western Reserve Toledo Western Michigan Defiance Findlay Bluffton Ashland Ohio Wesleyan Heidelberg Xavier Tampa Dayton Air Gems Central State Youngstown LaSalle Princeton Temple Yale Springfield Bucknell Rutgers William and Mary North Carolina State South Carolina George Washington Wake Forest Davidson Bradley Wichita Oklahoma City Tulsa Texas Baylor Southern California Los Angeles Loyola High School Chicago Associated Press N.C. State Howard Hobson Colorado State Idaho State Hawaii Los Angeles Loyola

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