Ohio College Basketball Title Race Narrowing
Ohio's 24 of 41 colleges end season this week as Miami leads with 8 3 record after a 67 59 loss to Toledo. Toledo and Western Michigan clash for potential title share. both chase wins over remaining opponents including a soft schedule against Western Reserve.
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UC to stay in MAC amid booster fight over conference rules
Cincinnati boosters press for UC exit from the Mid-American Conference but President Raymond Walters says UC will remain. The Cincinnati Touchdown Club, led by Mark Kroll, plans to present 10 000 signatures to urge removal and vows to withhold support if UC stays.
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Rosen Proud Of New Swing
Cleveland Indians third baseman Al Rosen praises a refined swing after eliminating uppercut problems at the club batting school which concludes today. He plans to film the technique to preserve the exact motion and improve consistency. Manager Al Lopez echoes the improvement while noting Rosen’s winter study and golf quit.
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Real Start Drills Today for Reds in Tampa
Cincinnati Reds pitchers and catchers report in Tampa for the first spring training drill with Andy Seminick absent due to his father’s death in Pennsylvania. Manager Luke Sewell says workout intensity depends on players’ weight, possibly limiting to one drill daily early.
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Burke Captures Houston Open Par in Safe Victory
Burke with a steady final round of even par 72 won the Houston Open at 277 total and $2000 first prize. The 29 year old, son of a Houston pro, claimed his second straight title after winning the Texas Open at San Antonio. Amateur Frank Stranhahan finished second with a 283 total after shooting 71 in the final round.
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Murphy Drives In 100 Runs for Albany Cardials
Albany Cardials rookie Billy Murphy led Georgia Florida League in runs batted in with 100 across 126 games. The 6-4, 190-pound Malden, Massachusetts native hit .291 and earned a promotion to the Fresno Farm Club in the Class C California League. Also noted is Henry Kozlowski setting the 50-yard freestyle American record of 22.1 seconds in 1943.
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Toledo Rockets hold off Miami in MAC clash 67 59
Toledo engines produced 29 third quarter points as Miami fouls mounted late. Phil Martin led Toledo with 23 points while Timi Bryant scored 20 for Miami. Toledo improves to 7 3 in MAC, Miami 8 3.
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Ebert Scores 40 as Buckeyes Beat Michigan 80 67
Ohio State sophomore center Paul Ebert nets 40 points to lift the Buckeyes over Michigan 80 to 67 in a Western Conference game at State Fairgrounds Coliseum. He breaks Coliseum and school scoring records, surpassing 34 and 39 point marks and boosting his Big Ten season average to 21 per game.
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Last Quarter Surge Wins for Wesleyan
Wesleyan defeated Wittenberg 86 81 in a high school or college basketball game. Jack McKinnie's free throw and Bob Kimble's basket gave Wesleyan the lead late as Hugh Robins led Wittenberg with 25 points and Bill Micheals toped Wesleyan with 22. Wesleyan improved to 11 2 in conference and 15 6 overall while Wittenberg stood 9 4 in conference and 11 8 overall.
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Classified Ad Instructions and Policies Summary
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Marietta Tops Hiram 76 71 in Ohio Conference Game
Marietta College defeated Hiram 76 to 71 extending the Terriers 24 game conference losing streak over two seasons. Hiram falls to 9 and 9 in conference play and 15 and 15 overall. Gordon Johnson led Marietta with 20 points as the Pioneers grabbed the early lead and held it.
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Wilt Sets New Indoor Two Mile Mark at MSG
Flying Fred Wilt of the FBI shattered Greg Rice's American indoor two mile record with an 8 50.7 clocking at Madison Square Garden during the C4A games. He built a late surge over Horace Ashenfelter as about 11 000 spectators looked on in the big event.
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Card of Thanks to EDDETH MAY BE A PARMITER
We, her family, express appreciation for friendship and kindness shown at her passing and during the months before. Letters and cards meant much to all of us. The Children.
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Woman Aims to Help Mother with Housework and Kids
A brief note indicates a woman seeks to assist a mother with household chores and child care and may reside in the household. The message appears in The Messenger Want Ad column with contact via Box 2215 and phone number 31242.
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Steubenville Cagers Triumph Over Rio Grande in Finale
Steubenville College defeated Rio Grande 58 to 3 in the season finale. Freshman center Carl Simmons scored 21 for Steubenville while Rio Grande senior guard George Stevenson tallied 26. Steubenville finishes 4 wins against 12 losses. Rio Grande ends with 4 wins and 14 losses.
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Gophers Take Third With 59 56 Win Over Purdue
Minnesota clinches third in the Big Ten with a 59 56 victory over Purdue. The Gophers improve to 10 18 in conference play while Purdue drops to 9 12 in league games.
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Villanova Upsets Duquesne In Overtime Thriller
Duquesne, last unbeaten major program, saw its 18 game winning streak end 64 62 to Villanova in overtime. The Dukes tied 60 60 late in regulation before the rally faltered.
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Military Mail Call names service members and home towns
The Messenger publishes military addresses submitted by readers. Readers should include full home town and sender details. Names listed include John P Ward formerly of Middleport and Marion K Hanson of Athens with unit and location details.
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Illinois Nears Big 10 Title
Illinois moves toward a second straight Big Ten title after beating Iowa 78 to 62 in Champaign. The Illini face Purdue Northwestern and Wisconsin in upcoming games as they seek the conference crown and NCAA berth. Chuck Darling scored 22 for Iowa in the loss.
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Ex Coolville Resident Leora Wharff Dies at 78
Mrs Leora Ewers Wharff 78 of 1926 25th St died Sunday at home. Daughter of Dean and Martha Ewers and widow of George E Wharff, she was a Congregationalist in Coolville. Survived by two daughters Helen Wharff and Mrs Margaret Martin, two sisters Lillie Flinn and Lucy Chevalier. another daughter Lillian died in 1929. Services Wednesday at 2 pm at White Funeral Home Coolville with Daehler Funeral Home Portsmouth in charge. burial in Coolville Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 am Wednesday.
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Wharf Rites Set Tuesday for Samuel Wharf
Services will be held at 2 p m on Tuesday in the New Plymouth Methodist Church for Samuel Grant Wharf 86 of New Plymouth who died Saturday at his home after a long illness A retired stone mason he lived all his life in New Plymouth He was a member of the New Plymouth Methodist Church and Mingo Lodge 171 Free and Accepted Masons in La Ban Survivors include his widow Carrie two daughters Miss Opal Wharf and Mrs Mary Trowbridge and one granddaughter Burial will be in New Plymouth Friends may call Monday night and Tuesday at Wrightseel Company Funeral Home McArthur
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Veteran knuckleballer Leonard turns 42 this March
Emily Dutch Leonard, oldest major leaguer, began pro ball in 1930 with Canton Ohio. The Cub knuckle baller will be 42 on March 25. He won 20 games for Washington in 1959.
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Youth Injured in Collision In McArthur
McArthur teen Charles Crow Jr. aged 17 is in serious condition at Hocking Valley Hospital after a 2:30 p.m. Saturday collision. He suffered a compound fracture of his left thigh and leg as a passenger in a car driven by former McArthur athlete Charles P. Dixon. Dixon's car struck another driven by Lula Mae Martin. fellow passengers Charles Thomas and James Ross are also McArthur athletes.
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Arctic meteorite iron long used by natives
Peary transported a large meteorite from Arctic regions that served local natives as their only iron source for centuries. Separately, Dr Barnardo's Homes in England require about 25,000 meals daily for children.
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Cincinnati Livestock and Markets Report Highlights Prices
Salable hogs steady to 15 cents higher with choice 180 to 225 pounds at 17.85 to 18.00. cattle and calves modestly active with mixed price swings. steers and heifers mostly 31.50 to 32.75. utility cows 24.00 to 28.00. eggs and poultry prices listed. butter and potatoes also noted.
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