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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1956

Page

10

Host Eagles Beat Falcons 78 74 In Midweek Ohio Clash

Ohio bounced back to defeat Bowling Green 78 74 at Men's Gym as Scotty Griesheimer led the Bobcats with key late free throws and a decisive."

Bob Evans Ohio University Bowling Green Chrystal Ellis Max Messenger Sportsphoto Don Moore Ohio Shades Falcons Bobcats Morehead Ohio Kentuckians Eagles Hie Fi Vons Fred Moore Turi Falcons Scotty Greisheimer Griesheimer Gries Falcon John Slesinger Bobcat Harry Weinbrecht Falcon Gene Ray Tremely

Racine Faces Parkersburg in Unbeaten Pros Showdown

Rory Calhoun and Eddie Machen, two unbeaten young prospects, meet Angelo DeFendis in a 13 pro bout loss to Calhoun. The bout headlines a St Nicholas Arena card in New York with DuMont TV coverage. Machen, 22, San Francisco, Philadelphia 31 2, hopes for a strong showing. Other results include Evans over Rocherer in Hollywood and college scores from Baldwin Wallace to Steubenville.

Associated Press Rory Calhoun Eddie Ma ‘Chen Angelo de Fendis Brooklyn Calhoun St. Nicholas Arena New York DuMont Pet Machen Philadepia Bers Julio Mederos Havana Port Wayne Hollywood Cali Evans Los Angeles Slopped Rocherer Tommy Bain Syracuse Boston Philadelphia Fort Wayne St. Louis Minneapolis Rochester Fort Minneapolis

City League Basketball Schedule Re-set by Director

Sunday results show Indianapolis 5 Fort Wayne 0 and Troy 5 Toledo Warren 4. Saturday scores include Troy 4 Fort Wayne 2 and Fort Wayne 6 Toledo Marion 3. Indianapolis 2 Grand Rapids 2. George Riser announces the schedule change for Wednesday night.

Indianapolis Fort Wayne Troy Toledo-Warren Toledo-Marion Grand Rapids George Riser

Albany and Rome in Athens County hoops tourney shakeup

Albany and Rome enter the Athens County Tournament as co leaders after a season of tight races with Ames Bern and Trimble close behind. Rome opens tonight against The Plains while Trimble faces Carthage Troy and Albany meets Buchtel Bruins as Hocking County games begin at Logan.

Athens County Ohoi University Albany Rome Ames Bern Trimble Mike Morrison the Plains Indians Jim Ogg Romans Carthage Troy Trojans Cardinal Buchtel Bruins Dick Macay Red Devils Buchtel Logan Hocking County Union Furnace

Showdown Games Near For NCAA Contenders

Conference champs Marshall and Connecticut lead bids to the NCAA with at large selections Memphis State and Holy Cross. Missouri Valley and Skyline runners-up join the NIT eighth entry 1755. Dayton Xavier Duquesne Seton Hall Louisville St Joseph's Marquette also in. Xavier fall from 20 2 after loss to Dayton. Ohio State beat Northwestern and Minnesota to join Big Ten race. Robin Freeman elevates Buckeyes in his scoring run.

Marshall Connecticut Memphis State Holy Cross Missouri Valley Skyline Dayton Xavier Ohio Duquesne Seton Hall Louisville St. Fran Fl St. Joseph's Maroquette Wildes Bama Musketeers Ig Bill Uhl Jim Boothe Ohio State Northwestern Minnesota Rdue Robin Freeman Bucks All-Americ

Century mark comeback as Union beat Gibson's Tin Shop

Union's stvemmen squad scored the century mark for the second time this season in a 10275 victory over Gibson's Tin Shop Wellston in the Men's Gymnasium Friday night. Dick Kovalchik and Dave Scott led with 16 apiece as all 10 freshmen scored. Pat Hollingshead had 21 for the visitors, with Chuck Ratzlaff adding 19. the loss ended in unfinished notes.

New Marshfield Waterloo Gene Thomas Union Furnace Rocks Little Rockets Malone Racine Kovalchik R. Young Jane Edwards Steinmeyer Parkersburg Dicken MacKadden Anderson Ham Bostik Mel Hen Wolf Graham Nets Winebrenner Ohio Malone Collins Fs Taylor McIntosh I Ratelaff Salser Ing Green Patton Conditt Sprinkles Falcons Euler Colt MAC Onley Co Cronin Whitaker Bobcats Omio Daugherty Moore Griesheimer Forrison Morrison Avion Peters Legion Dayton Hamil Weinbrecht Owling Green American Legion Singer Dick Tingler Bob Mason Benning Don Bement Lakewood Con- Kramer Reinke Alt Smith Lantz Mo Realty Greenville Bowling Green Joe Fonatana Mickey McDade Union Stvemmen Gibson Wellston Bobkittens Dick Kovalchik Dave Scott Kerloser Pat Hollingshead Chuck Ratzlaff

Littler's Blazing Finish Captures Texas Open Title

Gene Littler, 25, roared from five strokes back to win the Texas Open with a 7-under 65 on Sunday for a 72 hole total of 276, earning $9,750 and moving to the top of the money list. Frank Stranahan and Ernie Vossler tied for second at 278, while Mike Fetchick and Don Finsterwald also posted strong finishes.

San Antonio Tex Gene Littler Houston Hazard Ernie Vossler Fort Worth

OBrien's Record Toss Ahead Of Schedule

Parry O'Brien said he is ahead of schedule after a 61 feet 544 inch 16-pound shot put world indoor mark at Madison Square Garden. He predicts near 61 feet and aims for Olympic readiness, while competing for national AAU indoor records and shaking up Moscow's expectations.

O’brien New York Parry O’brien Moscow Kremlin O'Brien Madison Square Garden Bob Backus New York Athletic Club Harold ‘Onnolly Boston Arnie Lowell Pitt

College basketball scores scattered across weekend slate

Teams across the nation posted varied results with Dayton topping Xavier 85 75 and Wichita and Illinois both winning 108 to 108 in a double overtime style spread. Other notable results include Purdue 99 over Notre Dame 68 and Vanderbilt 96 over Tennessee 68.

Sectional draw seeds for Athens GAHS tourney set

Seeded teams for the Clams A Sec onal Tournament at hie University were Gallipolis, Calcathe, Athens and 454 in eastern standings. Byes drawn Belpre, New Lexington, Pomeroy and Welston. Games run Feb 26 to Mar 8 with top bracket featuring Gallipolis Southeastern Belpre Athens Logan New Lexington and others. Admis sion 75 cents, no reserved seats.

Athens Galipolis Chilcothe Lancaster Hie University Yewday Gallipolis Calcathe Belpre New Lexington Pomeroy Welston Mak Lancaster-Marietta Gal Ipolis Southeastern Logan Marietta Wellstown Admi

White Sox Begin 1956 Camp Under Marty Marion

Tampa, ra announced manager Marty Marion opens Chicago White Sox spring training in Tampa with regular pitchers veterans and newcomers. The group is described as getting an initial workout to limber up as camp starts.

Tampa Marty Marion Chicago White Sox

Santee Faces Lifetime Ban and Planned Court Fight

New York athlete Wes Santee, famed for the mile, received a lifetime ban from the Amateur Athletic Union after an expense report found about 1500 dollars deemed above permitted limits. His attorney says they will seek court action to block the AAU suspension.

New York Wes Santer America AAU Santee Wes Charles P. Grimes

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