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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1956

Page

8

Bowl season peaks with eight top teams in action

Major bowls staged eight teams in the spotlight as Georgia Tech faced Pitt and Michigan State met UCLA while Oklahoma clashed with Maryland in the Cotton Bowl, and Texas Christian met Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl. Officials predicted close spreads with favorable weather across New Orleans Pasadena and other sites as the nation watched a radio and TV showcase.

Mississippi New Orleans Georgia Tech Pitt Kmetices Garmesio ED Fertoot Pussies Stones EAT Cali Michigan State NBC Mir Oklahoma ABC Maryland UCLA Texas Christian Pasadena Earl

Holiday Tourney Run Ends With New Finalist List

A scrambled report lists multiple college teams and conferences vying in holiday tournaments. Names such as Richmond, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Notre Dame, Michigan State, and Oklahoma appear amid notes on matchups, invitations, and potential favorites as conferences shape up for upcoming games.

Washington Stichigan State Clemson Richmond Cincinnati Carolina Lousiana Wichmond Southmont Kentucky Bultaie Notre Dame Toy Sre Ney-Bvanevie Fula Oklahoma City Galant Lee Coorg Tech Kevier” of Service Ohio Ian Upstate New York Wnte Deinrone Chamsone Michigan Indiana Michigan State Ilinois Purdue Wisconsin Ounce Armen Auburn Floris Yate San Frances Sante Clare Broncor State Way Loyola St New Orleans North Carolna George Washington Furman South Columbia Ifa Southeastern Vaneereenstestino Utah Muhlenberg Maryland George

Sugar Rays Return Stirs Midweight Interest

The boxing scene heats as Sugar Ray Robinson plans a Madison Square Garden return facing welterweight champ Carmen Basilio and other top names like Rocky Castellani and Tiger Jones. The 42nd annual show in Cleveland Arena and New York Friday features dialogue about who earns a title shot, with Robinson seeking a 0 inning streak at MSG and opponents stacking up for the winner.

Ray Robinony Othe Car Basilio Mae Alered Rocky Castella Erate Tiger Jones Robinson Madison Square Charles Hu' Carden New York RitAcradio Ito Rae Seerane Gatate Seteran Althou Ike Holly Mims Bobby Hoya Moses’ Ward DINA Calit Gene Cyprasadina Johnny Sullivan Fulmer Wilty Rocky Castellani Cleves R ‘Val Red Sawland

Pendulum Swing Keeps Arm Motion Consistent

BUZZ PAZIO explains a pendulum style for bowling delivery to protect the arm. He emphasizes keeping the elbow straight to reduce strain and maintain a consistent backswing path for uniform timing and release. A pendulum motion with a weight aids understanding of the straight path and follow through.

Sugar Bowl finals show Seixas rally to defeat Savitt

Seixas wins Sugar Bowl tennis final over Dick Savitt 2 6 4 6 6 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 after a rough start as America eyes Davis Cup comeback. The match featured a late surge by Seixas proving his continued prowess.

America Seixas Sugar Dick Savitt Christi Tex

Local Weather Forecast Fragments Readable

Partial forecast notes show inland Iowa temperatures near 48 toyor 70s, orange zone 75, sugar area partly cloudy at 68. Weather bulletin hints at regional forecasts with variable clarity and minor edits.

Iowa

Vanderbilt Star Overcomes Polio to Lead 25-13 Victory

Pia Doo Orr, once stricken by polio, rose to star at Alam Jackson and Vanderbilt. A freshman concussion nearly sidelined him, but he returned to spark seven Vanderbilt wins. In the final game against Tennessee he left the field with a dislocated elbow as Vanderbilt fell.

Jacabunvelae Pia Doo Orr Vanderbilt Auburn Alam Jackson Tennessee Vanderbit

Cage Scores and PGA Championship On Match Play Basis

Boston reports the national PGA championship next July 20 at Blue Hill Country Club Canton will use five day fall match play for the first time in 39 years of Evansville era. Chairman Alvan Corkin of Kentucky Wesleyan says the event will run five days instead of seven to aid participants. scores from Dixieland and other tournaments shown, including Wake Forest Villanova 68 Oregon State 60 and Georgia Tech 86 Canisius 82.

Boston Nationa Canton MacAmumaneayl Evansville Washington Velassic Lee Alvan Corkin Kentucky Wesleyan Florida Sun- Pitt Utah State College of Pacific Hardinbbe Simmons Ciry State North Carolina Wake Forest Villanova Oregon State Phoenix Ariz Skyline Border Boys Border

Welter Makes Good Un 10-Round Card

Hollywood bout ends with Ray Greco earning a unanimous decision over Timmie Jefferson last night in Los Angeles. Referee Gilmore and judges Frankie Vane and John Thomas saw Greco ahead 54-31, 37-31, and 28-43 respectively.

Hollywood Ray Greco Los Angeles Angeles Timmie Jefferson Gilmore Frankie Vanend John’ Thomas

Fourteen Sprinters In Handicap Race At Tropical Park

Fourteen sprinters enter the $10,000 added New Year’s handicap at Tropical Park in a nine race morning program. First race is at 10 a.m. Switch On heads the field as top weighted. Bobby Ussery rides in the six furlong event if all starters go.

Tropical ‘Park Bobby Ussery

Border Conference All Stars and Bowl Headlines

Unclear report lists football scores and all star mentions including Air Force Rice Bowl and Army. Kelvin Kleber of Minnesota is noted for a Big Ten punting record in 1955 and an average of 44.2 yards on 23 kicks.

Air Force Kelvin Kleber Minnesota Big Ten

Texas Tech Big Favorite in Sun Bowl Showdown

Texas Tech, the Red Raiders, enter the Sun Bowl as a heavy favorite over Wyoming. Tech will rely on a potent offense to counter Wyoming’s defense, while Cowboys quarterback Jack Kirkpatrick and veteran center Dayne West lead a reshuffled unit after injuries. Wyoming seeks a debut Sun Bowl win and aims to spoil Tech's fourth Border Conference title bid despite missing Joe Mastropiovanni and other top passers.

el Paso Tex Texas ‘Tech Red Raiders Wyoming Saya Egret Cowboys Joe Mastropiovann Jack “Kirkpatrick Dayne West Althg Tyorine Tech Finshed

East Hayes praises all star effort in Shrine Classic win

In Pasadena California East team defeated the West 29 to 6 in the Shrine Classic. Hayes commended the East players as a cohesive group led by Gerry Relichow of Ohio State. The East used timely passes and substitutions to control the game and a strong running attack.

Chris Edmonds Pasadena Cali San Sport Gunners Francisco Hayes Thal Gerry Relchow Ohio State Allcamerica Howard

Bowl Game Highlights At Glance

Summary of major bowl games with lineups and start times in Eastern. Oklahoma vs Maryland at 2 p.m. in Pasadena with CBS radio TV. Sugar Bowl Georgia Tech vs Pittsburgh at 2 p.m. on ABC. Cotton Bowl Texas Christian vs Mississippi at 2 p.m. with NBC radio TV. Sun Bowl Texas Tech vs Wyoming with no radio or TV. Prairie View Bowl Prairie View A and I vs Tennessee A&I at 3 p.m. with local radio.

Pasadena Calif Miami Fla Oklahoma Maryland CBS New Orleans Georgia Tech Pittsburgh ABC Dallas Tex Texas Christian Mississippi NBC el Paso As Tech

Celtics Rally to Tie For First In NBA Start

Celtics upset the league script by defeating the Philadelphia Warriors 121 113 at home to pull even atop the Eastern Division in a seven game win streak. Knicks lose to Rochester 87 01 at Madison Square Garden as Rochester wins first ever meeting. Pistons beat St Louis 85 30 to extend four straight and widen lead over Rochester. Syracuse Nationals beat Minneapolis 85 80 in the other game.

Philadelphia Boston New York Syracuse Rochester - Fort S Wayne St Louis Rimmeapolis Beeres Rochester New Wayne St. Louis Symcuse Minneapolis Celtics Philadelphia Warriors Warlors New York Knicks Madison Square Garden Royal Fort Wayne Pistons St. Louis Hawks Syracuse Nats

Single Wing Teams In Tangerine Bowl

In Orlando two single wing teams meet in the Tangerine Bowl tonight Juniata of Huntingdon Pa against Missouri Valley at Marshall Mo Maryland upset Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl New York college football scene notes Juniata carries the sport’s longest current win streak into the game Oklahoma had the only longer streak against Juniata in three seasons prior

Orlando Fla Juniata Huntingon Missouri Valley Marsall, Mo Maryland Oklahoma Miami

Soft Turf Helps Agua Caliente Sprinter Win by Three Lengths

Top jockey Jamie Alika piloted the 6 year old Ci fornia sprinter Konsonet’s rival List Away to finish second as soft turf topsoil aided a favored winner in the six furlongs feature at Agua Caliente Sunday. The victorious horse clocked 1:01.5 earning a $15 payoff.

Agua Caliente Jamie Alika Cifornia List Konsonet

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