Bulldogs Triumph 55 42 as Athens Eyes Pomeroy Clash
Athens Bulldogs topple Logan 55 42 to boost SECAL record to 10 2 and loom as favorite for a league title share. Panthers now stand as the only SECAL club Athens hasn’t defeated, with a key Pomeroy showdown looming on the Panthers’ floor after a near late surge by Logan.
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Rio Grande Edges Oak Hill In Narrow Finish
Rio Grande Bluemen survive a tight road test as Oak Hill's 17 of 21 free throws nearly toppled them. Dallas Garber led Rio Grande with 14 points, Jim Howard and Vic Cain 10 each, Bert Crothers 12, while Howell led Oak Hill with 20. Oak Hill won the reserve game 30-21.
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Williams Tops Mantle Feller
Cleveland great Bob Feller says Ted Williams is tougher to pitch to than Mickey Mantle. He notes Mantle is dangerous on bunt or infield roller, while Williams can hit any pitch over the plate.
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Box score reform eyed for 1957 baseball statistics
Proposed changes would replace player putouts and assists with walks and strikeouts in the top half of the box score. Walks and strikeouts would join times at bat runs and hits, while team totals remain. NL President Warren Giles approved the plan as beneficial for reader understanding.
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Gallipolis Blue Devils top Middleport 58 42 in SEOUL clash
Gallia Academy High School, led by Kenny Bostic with 25 points and George Gilmore's 10, defeated Middleport 58 to 42 to tighten sixth place in SEOUL standings. Middleport trailed after 4:49 of the second, but neither side pulled away as Gallipolis held the lead and won.
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Racine Fortifies 16th Victory with 66 50 Triumph
Racine Tornadoes beat McArthur Generals 66 to 50 to run record to 16-1. Doug Graham led Racine with 25 points while Jack Armstrong had 24 for McArthur. Racine pulled away after the third quarter with a strong fast break and will visit Ames Bern Friday night.
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Panthership Rockets For Ninth Victory
Pomeroy Panthers defeated Wellston Golden Rockets 62 57 to claim their ninth win. Major contributors were Aaron Buffington and Bob Eastman, while Wellston’s Jack Walton led scoring with 18 points. The game featured a four man zone and a 50 50 closing stretch as Pomeroy overtook Wellston late.
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Bobkittens top Bliss 91 84 for second win of season
Ohio University Bobkittens powered past Bliss College 91 84 in Columbus Monday night with five freshmen in double figures. Bob Gaunt led OU with 19 points while Howard Jolliff and Bruce Johnson added 15 each. Bill McCollum paced Bliss with 34 points, extending their losses to 10 in 19 games.
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Orioles Pilot Raps Colleges as Rival Signings
Baltimore Orioles general manager Paul Richards criticizes amateur colleges as major competition in signing prep stars. He notes colleges will outbid clubs for athletes unless teams offer bonuses. The piece mentions college coaches banning players from discussing with scouts after MLB contact rules.
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New Concord Bouts Glouster Cats to Take Lead
New Concord in Muskingum Valley League action defeated Glouster 73 to 44 as Curtis and Sawyer led the visitors with double digit scoring. Glouster briefly led 9-8 in the first, but New Concord pulled away by halftime and extended the margin in the second half.
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Eastern Tops Kyger Creek In 70-46 Victory
Eastern High School of Meigs County defeated Kyger Creek 70-46 to end the Bobcats two game win streak. Tony Shamblin led Kyger Creek with 19 points while Eastern's Knight Headley Woode Boyles Kuhn Gaul fueled a 31-8-70 team total and a 27-15 reserve win.
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Athens County Cave Drawings Set OS Gym To Be in Use Five Weeks
Drawings for the Athens County basketball tournament will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the county superintendent’s office. The county tournament opens Feb 19 at Ohio University’s Men’s Gymnasium, with finals Feb 22 and district play Feb 25 to Mar 9. Teams include Buchtel Albany Ames Bern Trimble Waterloo Carthage Troy Shade The Plains.
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Eads Scores 35 for Devils in Rutland Victory
Rutland crushed Shade 81 to 28 as Pat Eads poured in 35 points. Rutland shot 32 field goals and 17 free throws while the Shade attack managed 12 field goals and four free throws. Reserve players outscored 38 to 33 in the win.
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High School Basketball Scores Across Barboursville to Texas
Barboursville edged Point Pleasant 69 to 60 and other Ohio district games saw Ursuline beat Youngstown Chaney 50 34 and East Liverpool defeat Toronto 72 59. Campus rivals, colleges, and regional teams posted varied results including Ohio games and major college showdowns across multiple venues.
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Boxing results from multiple city bouts listed
Larry Boardman from Marlborough Connecticut defeated Ray Portilla of Houston in a points decision after 10 rounds. Del Flanagan of St Paul knocked out Joe Schmolze of Minneapolis in 1 round. Steven Ward of Hartford beat Gene Butler of Boston on points after 10 rounds. Flash Elorde of the Philippines stopped Hidemi Wade in Osaka, Japan in 4 rounds.
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Public Sale Of Tourney Tickets Set
The Ohio High School Athletic Assn announces a public sale of state basketball tournament tickets for March 22 23 at Ohio State University St John Arena. Mail orders begin March 1 and end March 15 or until tickets run out. Two tickets per four sessions. Class A games start 1 30 and 3 p m. Friday with Class AA at 7 30 and 9 p m. Friday final times set for 2 p m Saturday Class AA final at 8 p m. All seats 1 50 reserved.
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Nashville High Cagers Suspended for Season
The Ohio high school board suspended Nashville High School for the remainder of the basketball season for taking its team off the floor during a recent game. State high school commissioner Harold W. Emschler announced the penalty after the weekend meeting.
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Nelsonville Rout Jackson 76 34 as SECAL race tightens
Nelsonville Greyhounds beat Jackson 76 to 34 to move within one game of SECAL lead with a 10 2 record. Ed Keating scored 20 points, Tom McQuaid 16 and Wayne Dixon 11, height and speed overwhelmed the Ironmen. Jackson's Elvin Johnson limited to six as Nelsonville reserves lost 64-45 in the preliminary game.
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Swearingen Named President of Athens Officials Chapter
Fred Swearingen is the newly elected president of the Athens chapter of Southeastern Ohio officials. He replaces Tom Taylor, whose term expired. Harry Kessel is vice president and Max Kinneer secretary-treasurer. The spring social is Feb 11 at 7 30 p m at the K of C hall on Mill St with area coaches and officials invited.
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