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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1956

Page

12

Bulldogs Outlast Pomeroy for Second Place Tie

The Athens Bulldogs defeat Pomeroy 50 to 49 as Snyder's late free throws secure the win. Wade of Athens and Sheridan of Pomeroy led scorers, keeping Athens in a second place tie with Wellston and a chance to chase the league crown. Gallipolis already holds the champion title.

Bulldogs Pomeroy Snyder Athens Wade Sheridan Jack Gilbert Soarte Athens Bulldogs Athletic League Wellston Rockets Gallipolis

Cheshire, Rio Triumph: Vinton Misses First Winn

Cheshire and Gallia County League action featured Athens edging Pomeroy 49 to 30 as Wade led Athens with 23 points and 17 rebounds. Pomeroy’s Sheridan and Brown paced their club with strong interior play. In the Vinton at home game, Vinton fell 74 to 73 as Wilton rallied from a 62 35 halftime gap, threatening an upset bid late.

Athens Pomeroy Panthers Devo Charlie Mc ‘Fee Pomeroynce Larry Snyder Bulldogs Panthers Snyder Alldogs Panther Lil Sheridan Billy Athos Bullog Wen Wade Larry Russell Wade Bill Sheridan Harold Brown Sheridan Idan Qualls Pantheril Andrews Sevon Sea Brent Cornwell Johnson Rutkoskie South Russell Brown Hawthorne Andrews

Wellston Routs Ironmen 70-60 for Second in SECAL

Wellston blocked a Jackson rally to win 70-60 here as Ramsey added eight straight points and the Rockets seized control in the fourth. Jackson led 30-14 early, but Wellston countered and pulled away to secure a key SECAL victory in the race for second place behind Gallipolis.

Wellston Jackson Athens Tempo Rockets Gallipolis Ironmen Ramsey V Rockets Aere Miller M. Mitchell Hyden Ellison Mitchell Wellston Sieighes Pridenmaker Evans Walton E Wellston Mazak Pratta Jackson i Efeat

Ohio Sophomores Secure Varsity Wrestling Spots

Ohio University wrestling opens with a revamped lineup as sophomores Baratta and Napoli earn starting berths. Baratta defeats Bob Karban to seize the 141 pound slot while Napoli, moving from 130, pins his Parkersburg opponent in 3:04 to claim the 130 class. Heavyweight Radel and Nash contest a 2 1/4 minute edge in riding time, ending in a deadlock.

Ohio U Waynesburg Carmen Baratta Ohio Bob Jy Bob Karban Landng Rudy Napoli Jon Ot Feins Napoli Uirg Ymca Bober Radel Dan Nash Nash Radel Macondy

British Fight Boycott Looms After Disputed Decision

An American manager Yamil Chade denounced Tuesday night’s verdict against Gavilan in London at Harringay Stadium. He vowed to appeal to the British Boxing Board of Control claiming Gavilan won nine rounds and that Wa terman’s victory kept the Briton’s unbeaten run to 32 while fans voiced disapproval.

London Yamil Chade Gavilan Harringay Peter Waterman

Tragic Football Practice Death At Ray High

Corpus Christi reports 16 year old F James Brown died after collapsing during spring football at Ray High School. He gestured for a teammate to replace him then fell unconscious and died about 30 minutes later at a hospital.

Corpus Christi Tex F .James Brown Ray High School

Baldoni Faces Jones in 10-Round Midweight TV Bout

Tony Baldoni puts his 12 win streak on the line tonight against Ralph Tiger Jones in a 10 round middleweight fight. The bout will be telecast nationally on ABC at 10 p.m. EST.

Washington Tony Baldoni Skein Ralph Tiger) Jones ABC

Chieftains End Victory Drought With 68-61 Win

Logan's Chieftains upset favored Mid Airport 68-61 to post their third win of the season and second in the SECAL. After trailing early they led most of the game, pulling away in a fast fourth quarter. Key scoring included McLaughlin and St Clair with timely foul shots and drives.

Logan Chieftains Mid‘Airport Braves Chiefs Middleport Bob McKinney Frank McLaughlin Jim St. Clair Jim Murray McLaughlin Dan Lappen Middies Rouund Gene Mor Lappen Middleport Morgan McKinney Baker Pr Morgan Murray I Dicken I McLaughlin R McKinney Morris Kitchen Bowles Hovatter

Ohio U Grad Succeeds Coach at East Liverpool High

Venditti, 33, was promoted to head football coach at East Liverpool High School with a $5850 salary. He succeeds Bob Gibson who left to join Bowling Green State University as an assistant. Venditti is a Ohio University graduate and has prior East Liverpool coaching experience including freshman and backfield roles and seven years as wrestling coach.

East Liverfw Venditti East Liverpool High School Bob Gibson Becme Bowling Green State University Ohio University East Spain East Liverpool

Wildlife Service names regional personnel officer

Daniel Janzen announced Fred Jacobson as personnel officer for U S Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3. Jacobson, a six year veteran, has served as game management agent in Fremont since 1952, after earlier posts in Marshall Michigan and with the Wisconsin Conservation Department.

Winnerpolid Fred Jacobson U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Daniel Janzen Jacobson Fremont Marshall Mich Wisconsin Conservation Department

Virginia Zone Disrupts NC State in Close ACC Clash

Virginia used a tight zone to slow NC State, upsetting the Wolfpack 1776 as Cliff Hater led State with 26 points in a gritty second half. San Francisco and Dayton posted big wins while Duke and UNC trounced foes. coach Johnson resigns at Bryan High School after two seasons.

Ky Winns Associated Press Ces North Carolina State Virginia State Wolfpack Virginians San Francisco Dons Dayton Flyers College of the Pacific Miami Duke Maryland North Carolina William and Mary Southern Methodist Texas Jim Krebs Cliff Hater Tee Vice Ccut N. C. State All America Bill Russell K. C. Jones

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