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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1956

Page

12

Ohio Bobcats against Bowling Green Falcons in MAC clash

Ohio University Bobcats host Harold Andersons Bowling Green Falcons in a promised MAC battle at Men s Gymnasium Saturday night. Both teams underperforming in improved conference play, with Ohio at 9 9 1 and fifth in the standings, BG at 4 15 overall and 4 14 8 MAC. Gene Ray leads BG with 15 5 points, while Bobcats top scorer is Ray s brother. An early junior game features Gibson s Wellston on the prelim.

Jac Wim Spare Canor Peee Ae Cone Jim Snyder Ohio University Bobcats Harold Anderson Bowling Green Falcons Snyder Anderson Falcons Chrystal Ellis Ohio Bowling Green Bobcats Pred Moore Scotty Griesheimer Rob Evans Constitt Dick Garrison Stift Moore al Reinke Ellis Max Chapman Gene Ray Jim Tucker Re Ray Toledo Ray Garrison Evans Doving Green Kermit Blosser Gibson Tin Wellston

NCAA Reveals Grid Program With Regional and National Telecasts

The 1956 football television plan mirrors last year with eight national telecasts and four early season dates, plus four sponsor selected slots and five Saturdays for regional telecasting. Member institutions may arrange their own showings as in prior years. Also reports on Detroit Tigers youth movement and Cleveland Indians signing of Hal Naragon and two rookies Dick Tomanek and Stan Pawlaski, totaling 32 contract players for 1936.

Kansas Cits Wve Lakeland Fla Detroit Tigers Lak Tigers Cleveland Cleveland Indians Tateher Hal Naragon Dick Tomanek Indianapolis Stan Pawlaski

Athens Office Ambusher 19 Percent Ambiguity Report

In a fragmented listing, Athens Office references Athens Machine and Ambassador with unclear figures. The readable items include Mathews Ash land and a score-like 19 percent figure amid scattered digits. Further context is missing to determine the event or outcome.

Athens Athens Machine Mathews Ashland

Bobcats Open 1954 Golf Schedule Under Blosser

OU golf coach Kermit Blosser unveils a seven home match slate at Athens Country Club as the Bobcats begin their spring Southern tour. The team aims to defend the Mid-Am title with key meets at Bowling Green, Marietta, and Columbus involving Ohio State and Ohio Intercollegiate events slated through May 26.

Kermit Blosser Athens Country Club Bobcats Marietta Bowling Green Kent Marshall Lockbourne Louisville Ohio Intercollegiate Columbus

University of Chicago Names Athletic Chief

Walter L. Hass of Carleton College Northfield Minn has been named University of Chicago athletic director effective July 1 Nelson Metcalf Chicago athletic director since 1953 will return on that date He is 65 Hass 45 has been director at Carleton since 1941 after serving two years as football and track coach

Chicago Walter L._ Ha Carleton College Northfield Minn University of Chicago Nelson Metcalf Hass Carleton

Basilio Saxton to Split Proceeds for 15 Round Title Bout

Welterweight champion Carmen Basilio and challenger Johnny Saxton have signed to share about 2090 dollars of the proceeds for their 15 round title fight in Chicago Stadium on March 14. The bout was moved from February 15 after Basilio delayed by a viral infection. The signing occurred Thursday.

Carmen Buslo Ind Johnny Saxton Chicago Stadium Champien'e Thursay

Parseghian Secures Star Quarterback Under High Pressure

Northwestern coach Ara Parseghian announced the enrollment of highly regarded quarterback Stu Holcomb Jr. from West Lafayette High School after a drawn out recruitment. Notre Dame and Purdue were noted as competitors, with Holcomb’s father coaching at Purdue and Northwestern’s athletic shift under new AD Stu Holcomb.

Lmeauy Sarge Northwestern Wildcats Stu Holcomb Ara Parseghian Notre Dame Young Holcomb West Lafaytte Ind Purdue

Ohio Tankmen Face Redskins in Midseason Meet

Ohio State swimmers led by Dennis O’Brien face the Redskins with conference champions Dick Rowland and Lee Hidy, Roger Davis and Soyard medley standout, and Hamer on the dive. The Bobcats host Miami at 12:30 p.m. in OU Natatorium, then face Kentucky next Wednesday. Miami has lost twice to Big Ten teams this season.

Dennis O'Brien Typmerican Dick Rowland Lee Hidy Roger Davis Soyard Hamer Nto OU Natatorium Saturda Bobcat Hedskins da Miami Bob Bartels O'Brien Red Toba Botuchis Miami Ohio State Indiana Redskins University of Kentucky Mermen Favorrite Kent Mar Golden Flashes Case Tech Bobcats Ohio Waynesburg Les Nader Dan Nash Irton Pfautz Harry Garner Kents Pfautz Rudy Napoli Homore Garner Jim Hertel Tom Nevits John

Don’t Miss The Game Death Ends Probe Of First Pro Football Site

Leo J. Grove, 79, spent years researching to prove the first professional football game occurred July 4 1885 in Michigan. He argued a Latrobe versus Pittsburgh game on Aug 31 1895 marked the start, and kept notes while forming a team called the Michigan Rushes in Shepardsville near Ovid. A June 27 1896 Ovid Register Union notice urged “Don’t miss the ball sine July 4.”

Ovid Mica Vvu Leo J. Grove Grove Central Lower Michigan Latrobe Tme Atrobe Albion College Notre Dame Michigan Shepardsville Ovid Register Union Iave

Class B Clubs Enter Tourney Action Bigger Teams Take Last Swings

Ohio high schools launch the Middletown meets spring basket tourney with a huge field of 72 Class B teams. By Feb 25 most brackets narrow to about 180 through county and parochial rounds. top clubs like Wilshire seek to extend an 18 game win streak and title hopes in Van Wert.

Columbus Ynio Sassavengers Middletown Canton South Teading The Sandy’ Valley Akron South Akron’ Buchtel Canton Timken Cleveland East Tech Warren Columbus East Columbus South Tech Cleveland John Hay West Lorain Cleve Findlay Lakewood Newark Lancast Tor Mt. Vernon Hamilton Mansfield Souay St. Marys Memoriels Celina Eams Wilshire Atveason van Werthy Hoag Eee

Kent State Hosts Ohio U Wrestling Showdown

Kent State invites Ohio University to Men’s Gym tonight at 8 for a Mid-American Conference clash as the unbeaten Golden Flashes face the defending champions in a crucial men’s wrestling meet.

Ron Rockwell Kent State Ohio U

Campus Pay Disclosed By Gridder

Hugh McElhenny, famed University of Washington alumnus and NFL star with the San Francisco 49ers, revealed an $800 monthly income on the Seattle campus from campus work, a Rainier Malting & Brewing Co job, and a fulltime county medical service salary for his wife. He said the arrangement was transparent to PCC Commissioner Victor Schmidt and federal tax authorities as part of a training and public relations program. The piece notes McElhenny’s college and NFL prominence and outlines upcoming conference tourney relevance for Ohio University in matchups and rosters.

San Francisco Hugh McElhenny University of Washington San Francisco Wers Seattle McElhenny Victor Schmidt King County Medical Service Rainier Malting & Brewing Co

First Hand Report on Jobs Contracting Futures

Sports Messenger notes a reader letter from Carroll Windoes discussing contracting work and future job prospects. The message stresses practical staffing needs and market signals affecting local sports-related employment.

Carroll Windoes Uhich Aspiti Futur

Finsterwald Fires 69 In Tourney

Mike Fetchick led the Texas Open at San Antonio with a 63 as 157 players competed over 866 yards. Manuel de la Torre and Al Besselink shared second with 66 and 67s by several others. Ralph Sayre seeks Oct 12 1986 football date. referees share stories of postgame interactions.

San Antonio Texa Mike Fetchick Mahopac N. Y Ft. Sam Houston Brackenridge Park Manuel de la Torre Milwaukee Scond Place al Besselink Grossinger’s Paul McGuire Wichita Kan John Custin Charlottesville Tommy Bolt Chattanooga Mike Souchak Grossinger's Don Finsterwald Athens

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MAC NCAA Detroit Maskot Rayne Martin Heaters McBee Widdoes Exchenbacker Murphy Davis A OU Golfers Open NCS Versity of Basilio Saxton Cash Parseghian Ohio Tankmen Kent Matmen Gridder Sports Messenger Jack Gilbert Finsterwald Ralph Sayre Wahama Sayre Mason W. Va Pune East Carpenter St Ford Jabmee Beasley & Mathews. Inc Athens, Ohio
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