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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1958
Page
11
North Carolina remains in contention after a swingy season showing .500 record. The Tar Heels and NC State battle on the college basketball circuit with both squads aiming to rebound from recent tests.
Wittenberg won 61-60 at Capital on a last second field goal by Terry Deems after Capital tied it with a free throw by Mike Outcast. The Tigers improved to 12-0 in the league and 16-2 overall, Capital fell to 8-6 in the conference and 10-8 overall.
OU football coach Bill Hess told Athens Lions Club that the Sooners are not pursuing a high pressure big-time program. He cited staff shortages, recruiting reforms, and a push to raise room allotments and alumni scholarships to 100, while expanding eastward scheduling and eyeing a Big Ten foe.
Ironton set a scoring record and defeated Gallipolis 109 to 64 as guard Ralph Snead scored 45 points and Dean Elliott added 24. Gallia Academy was led by Charlie Bostic with 26 points while Gallipolis struggled in the loss, ending the season soon with a game at Marietta.
Cleveland General Manager Frank Lane defends trading popular catcher Jim Hegan to Detroit for J W Porter Harold Woodeshick saying the move adds youth. Hegan, 37, expressed disappointment but acknowledged Detroit is a promising club as Cleveland fans threaten to skip games.
In Madison Square Garden Russell grabbed 25 rebounds setting a season record as the Celtics beat the Knicks 113-111. He added strong defense and a 17-point pace while Cousy led with 27 points and Ramsey and Heinsohn each scored 20. The win keeps Boston atop the Eastern Division.
An advertisement extols a home insurance plan named the Home owner's Family Policy. It touts round the clock coverage and a single affordable package for wider protections, urging interested readers to contact for details.
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