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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1957

Page

11

SEOAL Title Race Nears Finish With Nelsonville Athens Lead

Nelsonville holds an 11-2 mark atop the SEOAL standings as Athens sits 10-3 one game back. If both claim a share, co-champions are declared with no playoff. Tonight’s games feature Nelsonville at Logan and Athens hosting Wellston in pivotal showdowns.

Kent Galvin Nelsonville Greyhounds Athens Bulldogs Nelsonville Logan Chieftain’s Wellston Logan Athens Bulldogs Charles McAfee Larry Bishop Gary McConkey Tom Smith Tom Widdoes Darrell Coene Tom Baldwin Jack Beverage Rockets SECAL Gary Fridenmaker Fridenmaker Max Jack Walton Dick Potts Pomeroy Panthers Pomeroy Greyhounds Tom McQuaid Wayne Dixon Ed Keating Bob Young Jerry Stufflebean Chieftains Gene Morgan Willis Dicken Jim Murray Ben Buckles Middleport Jackson Gallipolis Belpre the Plains Buckeye Larry Morrison Racine Rome

Cage Scores Roundup From College To NBA

Dayton 97 Regis 53 and Wooster 113 Hiram 66 headlined college results. High school listings include Muskingum County Hopewell 83 Philo 39 and Dayton Dunbar 68 Dayton Stivers 56. NBA scores show Minneapolis 99 New York 97 and Fort Wayne 112 Boston 106.

Dayton Regis Wooster Hiram Vila Madonna Lawrence Tech Iowa Wesleyan St. Ambrose Evansville Bellarmine Utah New Mexico Denver Montana Manhattan New York Univ St. John’s Bkn Niagara St. Francis St. Peter's Slipp. Rock Ind Twins Georgia Tech Georgia Morehead Wesleyan Miami Eastern William & Mary Virginia Georgetown Centre Muskingum County Hopewell Philo South Zanesville Frazersburg Morgan County Stockport Denvertown Chesterhill Homer Union Dayton Dunbar Dayton Stivers Dayton Belmont Day Fairview Lockland Cin. DePorres St. Bernard Minneapolis Fort Wayne Boston Rochester Syracuse

Local boxing results from Revere and Seattle cards

In Revere Massachusetts Pat McCarthy Jr 129 defeated Richie Morin 129 by knockout Bobby McHugh 138 edged Myrel Olmstead 133 by decision In Seattle Washington Bob Albright 223 outpointed Joey Rowan 190 by decision from Phoenixville and Springfield shows multiple weight classes and outcomes.

Revere Mass Pat McCarthy, Jr Richie Morin Biddeford Mont Bobby McHugh Myrel Olmstead Springfield Seattle Bob Albright Los Angeles Joey Rowan Phoenixville

Steubenville College Suspends Two Stars Over Disruption

Coach Hank Kuzina suspended two Steubenville College basketball players Frank Sapienza a 6 foot forward from Pittsburgh and Paul Kearns a 5 foot 9 guard from Meheesport Pa for disrupting teamwork and breaking team cohesion.

Steubenville Steubenville College Hank Kuzina Frank Sapienza Pittsburgh Paul Kearns Meheesport

Ohio U. Hosts Western Michigan in Revenge Bid

Ohio University Bobcats aim for their eighth win in nine games as they host Western Michigan in Men's Gym. The Broncos, led by Jack Smith, boast a 7-9 overall record and 3-5 Mid-Am standings, while Ohio shifts toward 1000-point career milestones for Baumbholtz and Moore.

Ohio University Bobcats Western Michigan Ing Green Miami Broncos Kalamazoo Redskins Athens Madison Square Garden Long Island University W. J Dutch) Trautwein Jim Snyder Bobcat Bob Wren Charles Fulks Sheltering Arms Hospital Stockport Harry Mesherry Harold Wise Columbus Mid-Am Jack Smith Smith Wayne Embry Western Ohio Ed Blair Blair Gary Hollenbeck Joe Hoy Jerry Mitchell Baumholtz Moore Betts Dirk Don Sifft Dave Scott Bob Anderson Larry Williams Anderson Williams Kermit Blosser Bobbittens Oxford

OU Wrestlers Face Undefeated Kent State

Ohio University begins a stretch of dual meets by visiting Kent State to face the unbeaten Golden Flashes. Co captain Tom Nevits Joe Ornowski and John Staschiak aim for six straight dual wins while Kent seeks to reinforce its MAC threat image. Nevits leads with 23 points and four pins.

Toledo Kent Bobcats Les Nader MAC Golden Flashes Ohio WU Tom Nevits Joe Ornowski John Staschiak Bobcat Grapplers Miami

Allensville Wins Undefeated Winton County Title

Allensville clinched the Winton county league basketball championship with eight straight victories. Whilton’s reserves tied for the reserve crown at seven wins and one loss. Friday night Hamden’s varsity beat Wilton, and Wilton reserves defeated Hamden reserves.

McArthur Allensville Whilton Hamden Wilton Varsity Allensville Ee

Coalton Oak Hill Playoff For Jackson County Title

Oak Hill and Coalton meet at Jackson High School gymnasium Saturday at 8 p m to decide the Jackson County basketball championship. First playoff since 1948. Oak Hill won the first meeting by 11, Coalton won the rematch by 12. Coalton coach Gerald Wagner leads a 7 11 team with 115 and 109 point games in two wins.

Coalton Oak Hill Jackson High School Jackson County Gerald Wagner

Tight St. Petersburg Open field narrows in round two

Five players tied at the top of the second round of the $5000 St. Petersburg Women's Open. Only four strokes separate the leading 19 players as Thursday’s low scorers Louise Suggs Betty Jameson Marlene Bauer Hagge Fay Crocker and Joyce Ziske pace the field on the 6116 yard Sunset course where par is 74.

ST. Petersburg Fla

Officials Dues Deadline Set by Athens SEOA Chapter

Secretary Max Kinneer announced that basketball officials in the Athens chapter of the Southeastern Officials Association must pay dues by February 25 to have their names included in the officials handbook.

Athens Southeastern Officials Association Max Kinneer

Valley Archery Club Plans Sunday Shoot

The Green Valley Archery Club of Glouster will hold an archery shoot on February 17 at 1 p.m. on the beach road to Burr Oak Lake off State Route 13. Secretary William H. Parker announced prizes include hams and archery equipment. the public is welcome.

Glouster Green Valley Archery Club William H. Parker Burr Oak Lake

West Coast Proxy Attacks College Athletic Rules

Pacific Coast Baseball League president Leslie OConnor blasts college eligibility rules as absurd and discriminatory in a letter responding to Yale coach Ethan Allen. He denies opposing a proposed rule on signing college athletes to pro clubs and accuses coaches of self interest and hypocrisy in amateur status.

San Francisco Pacific Coast Baseball League Ethan Allen Yale University Leslie O’connor PCL

Ohio 1941 Bobcats Not Temperamental Says Coach

Ohio Universitys 1941 basketball team earned fame for calm teamwork and discipline. Coach Dutch Trautwein lauded their untemperamental poise and readiness to follow directions, after leading the Bobcats to a National Invitational Tournament runner up finish and passing coaching duties to Jim Snyder.

Ohio Bobcats Athens Ohio University William J Eadhh VlLiadi Tuicy Byvuu Dutch Jim Snyder

Ohio Bobcats shine in NIT run and classic era showdown

Former coach recalls Athens Ohio State U basketball’s friendly, untemperamental team whose 1940s NIT run captured national attention. The Bobcats upset Duquesne 55-40 before victorious battles with City College of New York and Long Island, with Baumbholtz scoring 22 against Duquesne and setting scoring records.

Madison Square Garden Bobcats Duquesne Ohio Athens Ohio U City College of New York Long Island Snyder New York Garden Frankie Baumholtz Baumbholtz Baumie Baumholtz Youngstown Xavier OU Akron Marietta OU Ohio Wesleyan OU Cincinnati OU Toledo OU Was Jeff Miami OU Dayton Muskingum OU Evansville Western Kentucky Ohio Wesleyan Duquesne OU Ccny OU Ere Me Ae

Bobcats Tackle Miami in Weekend Swim Meet

Ohio University travels to Oxford this Saturday to face Miami in a men’s swimming meet. OU, holding a 1-4 record after losses to Pittsburgh Notre Dame and Kenyon, seeks its second win following a 60-26 victory over Kentucky.

Ohio University Bobcats Oxford Miami Redskins Miami Kenyon Kentucky Wildcats Pittsburgh Notre Dame Indianapolis Athletic Club

Trophy Awarded For Sportsmanship At Vinton Tournament

MCARTHUR The Jack and Paul trophy will be given for team sportsmanship in the Vinton County basketball tournament. The award goes to the team showing the greatest sportsmanship with input from coaches cheerleaders and players. An all county team will be published after the event. No tournament team will be selected this year.

Vinton

Veterans Lead Texas Open After First Round

Joe Black of Abilene shot a 64 to lead the Texas Open at Brackenridge Park in San Antonio. Bob Kay of West Hartford and veteran Ed Furgol were one stroke back, with several big names floundering including Gene Littler and Jack Burke who struggled to break 70.

San Antonio Tex Joe Black Abilene Brackenridge Park Bob Kay West Hartford Conn Kay Ed Furgol Furgol Black Abilene Country Club Hardin-Simmons University Tucson Gene Littler Singing Hills Calif Littler Jack Burke Kiamesha Lake N. Y Mike Souchak Grossinger Blaster

Bucks Indiana Race Continues as Big Ten Scramble Tightens

The Big Ten title race tightens as Indiana 6-2 hosts Northwestern 2-8 while Iowa and Illinois face key road tests. Michigan State Iowa Illinois Michigan Purdue Wisconsin matches loom as teams chase a possible four defeats champion amid a tight pack. Archie Dees leads Indiana scoring at 22.6 as Northwestern's Joe Ruklick headlines a regional tilt.

Associated Press Indiana Ohio State Ilinois Michigan State Purdue Michigan Iowa Archie Dees

Fort Wayne Pistons Move to Detroit Reflects Growth Question

Detroit becomes home as Fred Zollner explains Fort Wayne’s 3000 loyal fans were not enough to sustain growth. The Pistons will play at Olympia Stadium in Detroit, seating over 13 000, under a six year contract with an option to extend. Charley Eckman signs a new three year deal as Piston coach.

Fort Wayne Detroit Olympia Stadium Pistons Charley Eckman

Webb Seeks 18th Victory at Madison Square Garden

Ellsworth Webb and Neal Rivers clash at Madison Square Garden in a middleweight bout. Webb carries a 17 fight winning streak and a No 4 rating seeking an 18th victory against Las Vegas import Rivers who is ranked eighth among title challengers to Gene Fullmer.

New York Ellsworth Spider) Webb Neal Rivers Madison Square Garden Spider Webb Chicago Las Vegas Rivers Gene Fullmer

Coon Hunters Sponsor Ham Shoot and Trial

MINERSVILLE The Coon Hunters Association plans a ham shoot on Mar 10 at Freckers farm at 1 pm announced by Roy Armes, president. A large trial with entries from several states is planned. Pup raffle tickets are on sale. Non members invited to the Feb 28 meeting to discuss restocking and attendance.

Minersville Coon Hunters Association Freckers Farm Roy Armes

Detroit Rangers Pull Away in NHL

Detroit built a six point lead the largest this season and beat the New York Rangers 3 2 to move to 70 points. Montreal dropped a 2 1 decision to Toronto and Boston idle with Chicago, New York fell to fifth a point behind Toronto.

Detroit New York Rangers Wings Montreal Toronto Boston Chicago New York

Hockey Scores Toronto Edges Montreal 2 1

Toronto defeats Montreal 2 to 1 in NHL clash. Detroit beats New York 3 to 2 in another league game. The results reflect tight scoring and standout plays from key players.

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