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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1956

Page

12

Morehead State vs Ohio University Bobcats heads high scoring clash

The high scoring Morehead State Eagles visit Ohio University Bobcats for the rubber game of their three game series. Ohio won the first meeting at Louisville 97 81 while Morehead State reclaimed a 110 7 victory at home 11 days ago. Three seniors will be honored as Bobcats end home schedule.

Alorehead State Lolege Keetucky Ohio University Bobcats Louisville Morehead

Middies Eastern Lead In Meigs County Tourney Action

In Meigs County court tourney play Pomery Middleport and Eastern led Tuesday night as Racine reserves joined the early forward push. Russ Meyer returns with the Pale Hose and Chicagoans note steady progress in the local action.

Meigs County Russ Meyer Pomeroy Middleport Racine

Upset Hits Louisville as Eastern Kentucky Pulls Late Win

Eastern Kentucky stunned third-ranked Louisville 86 to 84 Tuesday night in a tournament race bid. Jack Adams tipped in the game’s decisive shot in the final seconds, aiding EKUs upset and knocking Louisville from contenders.

Aly Mighty Louisville Associated Press Eastern Kentucky Jack Adams Elinehfer Mes

College Scores and NBA Results From Recent Games

Western Reserve defeated Wooster 67 to 6 while Western Michigan beat Valparaiso 76 to 0. Findlay routed Ohio Northern 99 to 79. Muskingum toppled Marietta 19 to 4. Columbia beat Harvard 78 to 85 in a tight contest. Duke swept Virginia 92 to 58 and N C State edged North Carolina 79 to 4 in overtime. Syracuse beat New York 108 to 107 in double overtime, and several college basketball powerhouses posted results alongside a Kentucky-like OU performance on home floor. Key players included Dan Swartz with high scoring and Scotty Griesheimer leading Bobcats with 14.9 ppg.

College Western Reserve Wooster Western Michigan Valparai Findlay Ohio Northern Muskingur Marietta Ghia Grande Lawrence Tech Duke Virginia George Washington Georgetown Western Kentucky Cincinnati South Carolina Clemson Eastern Kentucky Louisvile

Nashua Seeks Record in Gulfstream Handicaps

Nashua narrows the gap to racing history with a tight finish in the Widener handicap at Hialeah Florida. The $62,600 purse boosts Nashua toward Citation’s $1,085,600 mark as he nears the second million dollar milestone with $1,098,015 won and eyes a Gulfstream Park event.

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Results This Week and Bowling Scores Summary

Messenger 3 building 1 Lawhead 3 printing 1 Strawn 3 Gasco 1 concrete 3 Swearingens 1 Air Force 4 Gifford 0 WATH machine postponed top team bowlers Wellston 1 Kelley 167 186 156 311 Wednesday 2 One 168 175 167 510 Wilton vs Allensville reserves Hall 222 168 198 586 T p m 4 Henry 166 157 177 407 Zaleski vs McArthur reserves Snider 136 202 185 562 McArthur vs Zaleski Sickle 140 149 210 499 9 Pam ms 208 16 139 510 Ridenour 138 167 191 519 Morris 140 169 175 484 Detroit 4 Boston 1

Messenger Lawhead Strawn Gasco Swearingens Air Force Gifford Wath-Machine Wellston Kelley Wilton Allensville Hall T P.m Henry Zaleski McArthur Snider Sweeney Varsity Ridenour Morris Detroit Boston

Vinton Tourney Opens With Few Varsity Games

Vinton County Tournament begins tonight at Wellston with three games on the slate. Only one varsity contest is planned. other games feature reserve squads from Wilton and Allensville plus Zaleski and McArthur. Semifinals set for Friday, tourney ends Saturday night.

Vinton Wellston McArthur Zaleski Wilton Allensville Winton

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