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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1958

Page

7

Bobcats Dominate Broncos Break Scoring Mark

Ohio University routs Western Michigan 116 to 87 as Bob Peters and Bob Anderson power a fast scoring night. OU sets one game team scoring record while showcasing modern offensive play and sharp passing led by Anderson and Williams. Ed Blair of WMU grabs 17 rebounds and 28 points but falls short as OU builds a 62 35 halftime lead.

Ohio University B. T Butch Grover Ohio U-Western Michigan Bobcats Broncos Jim Snyder Ohioans Ohio A Baldwin Wallace Morehead State Yesteryear Western Michigan Bob Peters Snydermen Nets Cats Cousey Bob Anderson Anderson Larry Williams Williams Dale Bandy Andy Dick Norman Western Joe Hoy Ed Blair Jim Betts Grooms Johnson Tuders Veter Ik Waileere Seatree Williames Tuder Sorman Randy Dal Hen Cranat Mitchell McAuley Ooreees Oo Hollenbeck Titsoma Ween Eee Oo Shriver Obie W. Michigan Findlay Wilmington Oilers Wittenberg Marietta Kenyon Akron Oberlin Cincinnati Bearcats St. Joseph Oscar Robertson Seattle Elgin Baylor Dayton Miami Oxford Duquesne Flyers

Various college basketball scores and a Major League record

A long list of college men’s basketball results across many teams and conferences with scores for Kansas, Nebraska, Indiana, Purdue, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Drake, DePaul, Marquette, and others. The Cincinnati Reds set a major league record in 1957 by hitting 12 pinch home runs.

Kansas Nebraska Iowa Miami Ohio Indiana Mich State Purdue Ohio State Wheaton Bowling Green Marquette Creighton St.Louis Wichita Baldwin-Wallace DePaul Drake Tulsa Notre Dame Air Force Oklo Bradley Ohio U West Midh Kansas St Iowa State Michigan Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin Detroit John Carroll Regis Wayne Evansville Valparaiso Depauw St. Joseph's Ind Cincinnati Redlegs

Freshmen lead Ohio Bobbittens past Swearingen 86 to 82 in OT

Ohio University freshmen rally to beat Swearingen's independent quintet 86 82 in overtime. Bunk Adams scores 29 points after halftime, with Jim Scurry grabbing boards and 19 points before fouling out. Bob Mattscheck adds 16 as OU improves to 8 wins in 13 games.

Ohio University Swearingen Bobbittens Bunk Adams Jim Scurry Bob Mattscheck Kermit Blosser West Virginia Little Mountaineers Athens Blosser West Virginians Bob Meadows Bill Whaley Scotty Greishiemer Harry Kessell Ferlic Pratt Mix Wisniewski Hartley Taylor

Ames-Bern Triumphs Over Rome 77 to 56

Ames-Bern led by Bill McPherson with 29 points dominated Rome 77 56 as Ken Garrett scored 21 for the losers in a Saturday matchup. The Rome reserves won 62 22.

Amesville Bill McPherson Ames-Bern Greenies Rome Ken Garrett

Chioans Win Honors In Florida Trapshoot

In West Palm Beach Florida three Chioans earned awards at the Royal Palm Florida chain trapshoot held at Palm Beach Gun Club. FH Brewer of Chillicothe claimed the veterans title with 91 hits of 100. Russell Schuler of Russells Point took the men's double championship with 88 of 100, and H A Schaaf of Cuyahoga Falls won the 100 target preliminary handicap with 93 of 106.

West Palm Beach Fla Royal Palm Florida Palm Beach

Indians Sign Aguirre Averill and Hatfield for 1960

Cleveland announces the signing of pitcher Hank Aguirre catcher Earl Averill and infielder Fred Hatfield. The Tribe lists seven remaining unsigned players including Jim Hogan Hal Naragon Orestes Minoso Gene Woodling Bob Avila Chico Carrasquel and Vic Wertz as infielders and outfielders.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Hank Aguirre Earl Averill Fred Hatfield Tribe Wigwam Jim Hogan Hal Naragon Orestes Minoso Gene Woodling Bob Avila Chico Carrasquel Vic Wertz

East West All Star Coaches Named for Garden March 29

Harry Litwack of Temple and Frank O Connor of Iowa named as opposing coaches for the 11th East West All Star game at Madison Square Garden on March 29. The game benefits the Fresh Air Fund supported by the New York Herald Tribune.

New York Harry Litwack Temple Frank Bucky) O'Connor University of Iowa Madison Square Garden New York Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund

Steubenville Barons Pace Ohio College Standings Across State

Steubenville, led by coach Henry Kuzma and star Jim Smith, rides a 21-1 record into Ohio's college standings after a Dec 6 loss. The Barons boast 80.3 points per game while allowing 61.4, with home perfection in 52 games. They eye NAIA regional play and potential NIT bid if they win key upcoming games.

Columbus Ohio Barons Steubenville Henry Kuzma Mount St. Mary Indepenent Ohio River Marietta Central State Youngstown Fort Knox Tankers Quantico Marines Big Jim'’ Smith Detroit Tech St. Vincent St. Francis Pennsylvania Madison Square Garden Wilmington Capital

Gonzales and Hoad Resume Play in East

Pro tennis champions Pancho Gonzales and Lew Hoad head to New York to resume their American tour after Gonzales defeated Hoad at Pan Pacific Auditorium. The win snapped Gonzales’ seven match drought, with scores 3 6 24 22 6 1. Hoad now leads 9 6 in their overall head to head, with eight of thirteen Australian grass matches won by Hoad.

Los Angeles Pancho Gonzales Australia Lew Hoad New York Gonzales Hoad Pan Pacific Auditorium

Unusual Tucson Open round features Stranahan’s 8 birdies

Frank Stranahan of Toledo, Ohio posted an eight birdie final 18 at the $15,000 Tucson Open at El Rio. He shot 73 for the round after a rough first nine with a triple bogey and four bogeys, then four bogeys and four birdies on the back nine.

Tucson, Ariz Frank Stranahan Toledo Ohio Stranahan el Rio

Big Ten Standings and Weekend Results

The standings show Philadelphia 105 over St Louis 98 and New York 100 over Detroit 98 while Syracuse posts 123 against Boston 98 and Cincinnati 121 over Minneapolis 104. Weekend results include St Louis 103 over Syracuse 102 and Boston 109 over Cincinnati 91 with New York 94 beating Minneapolis 93. Tuesday games feature Cincinnati versus Minneapolis at St Louis New York at St Louis and Syracuse Boston at Philadelphia Detroit at Philadelphia.

St. Louis Syracuse Boston Cincinnati New York Minneapolis Syracuses Philadelphia Detroit

Hebert Posts 265 To Win Tucson Open

Lionel Hebert of Lafayette La won the Tucson Open with a 72-hole 265 15 under par at El Rio. Don January Eastland Tex finished second with 267 while John Barnum Grand Rapids Mich placed third at 269. Jay Hebert Sanford Fla led a group at 272 along with Ken Venturi Don Finst erwald and Stan Leonard.

Tucson Ariz Lionel Hebert Lafayette el Rio Don January Eastland Tex Big John Barnum Grand Rapids Mich Jay Hebert Sanford Fla Ken Venturi San Francisco Palm Springs Calif Phoenix Don Finsterwald Tequesta Stan Leonard Vancouver B. C

Celtics suffer injuries as streak continues amid roster losses

The Boston Celtics, after opening with a 14 game win streak, face roster strain with Tom Heinsohn joining Bill Sharman and Frank Ramsey as injured. Heinsohn fell ill after a 109 91 win over Cincinnati, as Syracuse defeated Boston 123 98 the next day. Other NBA results included Philadelphia over St Louis 105 98, New York over Detroit 100 98, and Cincinnati beating Minneapolis 121 104.

Boston Celtics National Basketball Assn Tom Heinsohn Bill Sharman Frank Ramsey Heinsohn Celts Cincinnati Royals Rochester Syracuse Philadelphia St. Louis New York Detroit Cincinnati Minneapolis Boston Warriors Tom Gola Paul Arizin Bob Pettit Hawks Clyde Lovellette Jack Twyman Royals

Toledo, Baldwin WallaceBeat Bobeat Wrestlers in Weekend Meets

Ohio University grapplers split two meets, losing 24 6 at Toledo and dropping 16 14 to Baldwin Wallace at Berea. Toledo wins came from 157 and 167 pound decisions, with several pins in the match. Baldwin Wallace pulled four wins in eight bouts including a decisive final pin for Barnum.

Toledo Toledo University Baldwin Wallace Berea Bobcats Hatfield Delmotte Zwolenik Cameron Kerlin Ornowski Wager Clovis Bassett Garguilo Reminick Ersen di Amico Evans Stalino Graf Barnum Cash Wash Simpson Resitano la Preste Taylor Paparas

Big Ten Race Could Tighten After Monday Games

The Big Ten title race remains tight as five Monday games loom with Michigan leading at 4-2. Wisconsin Indiana Illinois Northwestern Iowa Ohio State Michigan State Purdue Minnesota all chase. Key matchups include Michigan at Minnesota and Purdue at Illinois as teams seek top standings.

Joe Mooshil Associated Press Michigan Northwestern Minnesota Illinois Wolverines Purdue Iowa Michigan State Indiana Wisconsin Ohio State Miami Ohio Hawkeye Larry Swift Tom Payne Denny Bruns

Mantle Stars In All Star Exhibition Victory

The American League, led by Mickey Mantle of New York, beat the National League 4-3 before about 6000 fans in Key West. Mantle had two hits and drove in a run, Stan Musial collected three NL hits, Billy Klaus homered off Bob Feller, and Billy Martin hit two doubles. Proceeds totaled around 10 000 dollars for baseball charities and needy players.

Key West Baseball and Society For

Delaney Wins Millrose Mile in New York Drift

Delany the Olympic 1500m champion from Villanova extended his indoor mile win streak to 19 with a 4:46 effort at Millrose. He beat George King by about 30 yards in the Wanamaker Mile as Ira Murchison and Dave Sime underperformed. Lt. Ken Kaye of the U S Army won the 60-yard dash in 6.2 after a 6.1 semi, Deacon Jones of Iowa ran 9 01 3 in the two mile.

New York Ronnie Delany Delany Villanova Turday George King Western Michigan Ira Murchison Dave Sime Murchison Sime Ken Kaye U. S. Army Millrose Deacon Jones Iowa

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