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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1957

Page

10

Ohio U hosts Toledo to finish MAC schedule at home

Ohio University aims to prove itself among MAC’s top teams by defeating Toledo Rockets at Men's Gymnasium. Bobcats, led by Fred Moore and Don Sifft, seek a strong finish after a 88-71 win over Western Michigan and 89-81 triumph vs Miami.

Ohio University Toledo Rockets Bobcats Miami Marshall Bowling Green Ohio Western Michigan Jim Snyder Broncos Snyder Redskins Oxford

District Draw Sets Athens and Chieftains for sectional bid

The Class AA sectional draw links Chillicothe 16 1 seed with Athens 14 4 seed in upper and lower brackets. Upper bracket features Chillicothe Gallipolis Pomeroy New Lexington Marietta. lower includes Athens Logan Wellston Lancaster Belpre Jackson. First rounds set up Chillicothe vs Gallipolis and Pomeroy vs New Lexington. Athens vs Logan and Lancaster vs Belpre in lower. Semis March 2. finals March 4 doubleheader.

Chillicothe Athens Bulldogs Ohio University Athens Gallipolis Pomeroy New Lexington Marietta Logan Wellston Lancaster Belpre Jackson Chillicothe-Gallipolis

Local Tonight Basketball Schedule For Five Games

The slate features Murray City versus Rockbridge at 6 30 p m South Bloomingville faces Laurel ville at 7 45 p m Carbon Hill takes on Gibisonville at 9 p m Rio Grande meets North Gallia at 7 30 p m and Southwestern plays Mercerville at 9 p m.

Murray City Rockbridge South Bloomingville Laurelville Carbon Hill Gibisonville Rio Grande North Gallia Southwestern Mercerville

Bandy Star Shines as Ohio State–Miami Frosh Clash

Ohio University guard Dale Bandy, captain of the freshmen, erupts for 32 points on 13 of 16 shooting in OU’s 81-66 win over Miami’s frosh. The 6-0 Clay Township product dominated the second half, hitting six of seven free throws as the Bobkittens pull away. They next meet Lockbourne AFB in tonight’s 6:15 prelim to the OU Toledo game.

Broncos Bobcats Joe Hoy Westtern Michigan Ohio Western Michigan Athens Marshall Bowling Green Western Larry Williams Dick Norman Fred Moore Frank Baumwoltz Jim Betts Moore Don Sifft Baumholtz Sifft Dave Scott Scott Jack Smith Jim Snyder Ohio University Dale Bandy Bandy Clay Township Portsmouth Miami Frosh Kermit Blosser Bobkittens Martin Hash Pirates Kyger Kirby Dunn Jim Rife Kyger Creek Rife Shamblin Wickiser Lemley North Gallia Cardwell Oiler Rippey Lunn Hash Davis

Hollywood Eddie Smith Wins Narrow Decision

Eddie Smith from Chicago edged Al Williams of Los Angeles in a boxing bout, by outpointing him over ten rounds. Williams fought hard through all ten frames at a Los Angeles venue.

Hollywood Eddie Smith Chicago al Williams Los Angeles

Frankie Baumholtz plans to retire after 1957 season

OU alum Frankie Baumholtz, star athlete at Ohio University, announces plans to retire from professional baseball after the 1957 season. The Midvale, Ohio native, who later played for the Phillies and Cubs, cites long seasons and desire to settle down with his wife Bettie Marie and three children. He remains with the Phillies in spring training rumors and hints coaching only if lucrative.

Baumholtz Grover Baumie Ohio University Frankie Baumholtz Bobcat Philadelphia Phillies Athens Madison Square Garden Baumicholtz Bettie Marie Phillies Cleveland Red Heart Division John Morrell Co Cincinnati Redlegs California Idaho Utah Navy Reds Columbia S. C Cincinnati Cubs Hank Sauer Los Angeles Pacific Coast Stan Musial

OU Fans Relive Past With Famous 4 1 Players

Ohio University fans in Men's Gymnasium honored the 1940 41 Bobcats who reached the National Invitational Tourney final. About 2000 spectators welcomed seven players plus coach and assistant coach as Marty Hecht introduced Baumholtz and other 41ers and wives during intermission. Baumholtz praised Trautwein as a great, lovable coach, presenting him with a gift.

Ohio University D. H Jonesy) Sams Pete Lalich Bob Fitz) Miller Bob Wren Frank Baumholtz Vernon Deinzer Charles Fulks W. J Trautwein Harold Wise Jonesy Sams Messenger Sportsphoto Don Moore Bobcats Ohio

North Gallia tops Kyger Creek in Gallia County clash

In Gallipolis North Gallia defeated Kyger Creek 76 to 60 to reach the semi finals. The game featured a scoring duel between Glenn Dunn for North Gallia and George Kirby for Kyger Creek, both finishing with 28 points.

Gallipolis North Gallia Pirates Kyger Creek Glenn Dunn North Gallia George Kirby Kgger Creek Kirby

Kent State Downs Ohio U. 15 11 in dual meet

Kent State toppled Ohio University 15 to 11 as Clarence McNair shifted weight classes to defeat Rudy Napoli 4 2 and Kent won the last four bouts to preserve an undefeated dual season. Joe Ornowski Tom Nevits John Sforzo key OU wins.

Fred Schieicher Ohio University Kent State Grapplers Bobcats Kent Bobcat Golden Flashes Clarence McNair Ohio U Rudy Napoli Schleicher McNair Rudy Ohio U’s Joe Oroowski Cocaptain Tom Nevits Ornowski Bart Pfaultz Nevits Jerry Pertoff John Sforzo Steven Garratt Sforzo Garratt Tom Butler Lino de Anna John Staschiak Frank Fiore Joe Ornowski Bart Pflautz Jerry Pertofi John Sforza Steve Garratt Lino DeAnna Ken Koepig Tom Hatfield Les Nader Dan Nash

Big Blacks Win 15th Straight Cage Victory at Ravenswood

Point Pleasant hosts Ravenswood as the Big Blacks claim an 88 76 road victory. Bill Smith scores 26 with 20 rebounds as Willie Call adds 20 and 12 boards. Ravenswood leaders Ken Kelly 21 and Darry Fox 20 pace a 9 10 club with James McCoy 16.

Point Pleasant Ravenswood Big Blacks Red Devils Horton Big Bill Smith Willie Call Nelson Hoschar Pete Young Ken Kelly Darry Fox James McCoy Parkersburg

Sutton's versus Swearingen's Beasley Mathews versus Kyle's

Local matchup string lists four competitions involving Suttons Swearingen Beasley Mathews Kyle and Coker with Fast End noted. The fragment suggests a sports schedule or event card listing pairings without outcomes or venues.

O'Donnell Named Gallipolis Tribune Sports Editor

Gallipolis Tribune announces Francis B Odie O'Donnell will assume the sports editor role tomorrow replacing Dick Thomas. O'Donnell served as SECUL Sportswriters secretary and ex WJEH sports director, while Thomas shifts to full time circulation duties after resigning from WJEH and leaving dual duties.

Donnell Gallipolis Francis B Odie O'Donnell Gallipolis Tribune Secul Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association O’tunnell WJEH Dick Thomas the Tribune Thomas

Alumni Faculty Basketball Game At The Plains

An alumni faculty basketball game is scheduled tonight at The Plains High School auditorium. Game time is 8 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the athletic association and the athletic fund.

the Plains Plains High School The Athletic Association Athletic Fund

Kentucky tops Cincinnati in college basketball action

Kentucky defeats Cincinnati 63 to 39 as Miami beats Ohio University 50 to 35 and Ohio State edges Illinois 50 to 45. In wrestling Akron and Denison tie 16 all while Marshall downed Baldwin Wallace 19 to 18. Miami also falls to Toledo 13 and Michigan State leads Ohio with 742 in track. Fencing results show Fenn 20 and Western Reserve in action.

Kentucky Cincinnati Miami Ohio University Ohio State Illinois Akron Denison Marshall Baldwin-Wallace Michigan State Ohio Western Reserve

National League Baseball Scores Report

Sunday results show New York defeating Toronto 3 to 2, Montreal beating Chicago 3 to 2, Detroit defeating Chicago 6 to 2, with Boston’s score listed as 2. The summary notes NL action across multiple matchups and teams.

New York Toronto Montreal Chicago Detroit Boston

College Scores Highlight Regional and National Games

Ohio teams Wilmington over Bluffton 87 74 Ohio State beats Wisconsin 82 50 Xavier rival Finlandia results list Ohio Northern Findlay scores Michigan State 77 Iowa 67 Michigan 102 89 Indiana 87 Northwestern 74 Tulsa 61 Colorado 75 Oklahoma 69 Drake 74 Tulsa 61 Texas A&M 64 Baylor 61 Rice 79 Texas 63 Cal 71 Idaho 56.

Wilmington Bluffton Cincinnati Loyola la Miami Kent State Buffalo Akron Steubenville Geneva Ohio State Wisconsin Ohio Wesleyan Oberlin Capital Marietta Cedarville Wright-Patterson Afb Marshall Toledo Heidelberg Kenyon Defiance Ashland Ohio Northern Findlay Bliss Rio Grande Wittenberg Denison Youngstown Slippery Rock Teachers Mount Union Otter Michigan State Iowa Michigan Illinois Indiana Northwestern Detroit Oklahoma A&m Iowa State Nebraska Minnesota Purdue Kansas Missouri Kansas State Oklahoma City St. Louis Wichita Colorado Drake Tulsa Maryland

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