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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1955

Page

5

Standings Show Wilson Watkins Edges Powell For Scoring Lead

With Southeastern Ohio teams in late-season form, Wilson Watkins of Vinton moves ahead of Clive Powell as the scoring leader. Watkins reaches 504 after scoring 39 Saturday, while Powell drops to third with 493 as Clyde Evans and Bob Taylor climb. The top 10 includes Warren Watkins, Jim Thomas, Dan Mayle, Henry Myers, Dick Armstrong, and Tom Gill, highlighting a mix of Class A and B players across the region.

Southeastern Ohio Vinton Wilson Watkins Tiger Clive Orange Fio Powell Wilson Warren Powell Racine Bob Taylor Powel Taylor Clyde Evans Rio Grande Ohio Jim Thomas Gallipolis Dan Mayle Ames-Bern Henry Myers Cadmus Warren Watkins Ames Bern Dick Armstrong McA Ams Ee I PON Dans Scan

Bowling's Your Game Take Plenty of Room for Spares

Eleventh of 12 articles on bowling warns players to maximize room for spares. It explains how to handle splits like 7-10 by shifting to opposite edges to improve accuracy. Emphasizes that extra room aids aim and left with one pin is key to spare success.

Baltimore bout ends with Baker knockout of James

Bob Baker of Pittsburgh knocks out Wille James of Roxbury in the bout held in Baltimore. The 97 tenth round stoppage ends the match with Baker advancing.

Baltimore Bob Baker Pittsbugh Wille James Roxbury Mass

High school scores from weekend basketball slate

In a string of games, Lockland Wayne beat Hamilton Catholic 66 to 56. Clearview defeated Columbiana 90 to 53. Westlake won 54 to 58 over Medina. Cleveland Gimour Academy edged Kirtland 61 to 57.

Lockland Wayne Hamilton Catholic Clearview Columbiana Westlake Medina Cleveland Gimour Academy Kirtland

Potopsky's 49 Tops WMU For New MAC Scoring Mark

In the Mid-American Conference record book this week Kent State guard Dan Potopsky poured in 49 points against Western Michigan, setting new conference and all games scoring marks. His total pushed him to 25.4 points per game in league play, with Howard of Western Reserve contest looming.

Oxford Kent Stete Dan Potopsky Western Michigan Western Reserve Dick Howard Howard Phil Martin Toledo Wait Walowac Marshall Potopsky Walowac Debert Price Broncos Reserve

Dodgers star Don Hoak wed at home plate in Fort Orth

Dodgers third baseman Don Hoak married at home plate before a Fort Orth game on August 21, 1950. The unusual ceremony linked a baseball setting with a private moment as fans looked on.

Don Hoak Dodgers Fort Orth

IHL Results Johnstown Defeats Toledo 6 2

In a recent IHL hockey matchup Johnstown earned a 6 to 2 victory over Toledo. The game showcased strong offense from Johnstown and solid goaltending to secure the win.

Johnstown Toledo

Boston Doge Threat To Nashua's Race Title

The article discusses Nashua the colt facing Boston Doge in the Flamingo Stakes at Gulfstream Park as a potential Derby contender. It notes Nashua's pedigree, Boston Doge's rising form with eight straight wins, and expert doubts about whether Boston Doge can outlast Nashua in the mile and an eighth Flamingo.

New York Nashua Hialeah Park William Woodward Boston Nasrulleah

McArthur Generals trounce Racine 92 to 40

The McArthur Generals defeated Racine 92 to 40 in a home game. Tom Gill scored 31 points and Dick Armstrong added 28 for the winners while Racine’s Bob Taylor scored 31.

McArthur McArthur Generals Racine Tom Gill Dick Armstrong Bob Taylor

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