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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1951

Page

8

Sugar Bowl highlights through Ohio and Kentucky stars

Ohio figures prominently in the Sugar Bowl clash with Kentucky defeating Oklahoma amid standout play by Walt Yowarsky of Kentucky and Babe Parilli’s accurate passing. Leon Leath powered Oklahoma’s rally, while the Cincinnati area paper coverage notes the postgame train trip and a New Orleans carnival atmosphere with several college and pro figures.

Ohio Okhiehoma Kentucky Buckeye Walt Yvowarsky Cleveland Pat James New Boston Scioto County New Orleans Yowarsky Nox Scribes Ars Banaquet Oklahoma Sooners Babe Parilli Babe Ben Zavanka

Yankees Voted Team of the Year in AP Poll

New York Yankees win the 1950 AP year end poll as standout team with 235 votes on a 3 2 1 basis. Oklahoma football places second after upset Sugar Bowl win, City College basketball strong, Phils fourth. Lakers of the N B A rank fifth, with Detroit and others following in the top list.

New York Yankees Detroit Red Wings New York Rangers Princeton Texas New York Associated Press Casey Stengel Yanks Philadelphia Phils Oklahoma City College City Phillies Phineapolis Lakers Ovvich Cleveland Browns Penn State State

Wile's Collegians Seek Floor Games

Fred Wile's Collegians of Coltum, former Ohio State athletes, seek basketball games with Southeast Ohio teams. Roster includes Tom Wali Jack Jennings Fred Taylor Johnston Jack Sweeney Dick Eldwood Jim Hague and Bob Shaw. Teams should write Fred Wile 189 South Kelmer t Road Columbus Ohio.

Fred Wile Collegians of Coltumbus Ohio State Ohio Tom Wal iJack Jennings Fred Taylor Johnston Jack Sweeney Dick Eldwood Jim Hague Bob Shaw South KelmertRoad Columbus

SEC Night Goes To Four-Game Slate With Gallipolis Clash

AHS Gallipolis and Athens collide in a top SEC basketball night as leaders with 3 L records square off after a week of results. Pomeroy visits Logan as 1-3 squad tries to snap skid while Middleport hosts Jackson in a key first division bid. Wellston and Nelsonville seek to climb from the cellar as Athens faces Gallipolis minus sprained ankle victim Ralph Nuzum.

Gallipolis Athens Logan Pomeroy Panthers Middleport Jackson Harry Lackey Nuzum Lackey Phul Ashworth Nick Farkis Frank Warking Jim Widdoes Johnny Smith Wlose Nelsonville Franmen Buckeye Belpre Chauncey Coalson Mearthur Racine Tray Coalville I White the Plains Jacksonville- Trimble West Virginia Wahama iMason City Buffalo Point Pleasant Huntington Vinson Vinson Big Blacks

Athens Tops McArthur Five in 59 41 Victory

Athens high team led by Watkins and Jim Ross overwhelmed McArthur 59 to 41 as the Generals fouled out three players. Athens built a 14 12 first period edge and a 27 28 halftime margin, with a 16 player scoring spread including 15 from Watkins. Reserve squad won 42 39 in the preliminary.

McArthur Athens High Coleaders Imever Genérals Als Bulldogs Generals Frank Wiking Ralph Nuzum Columbus Central Athens Watkins Jim Ross Arthur Wrightsel Cozad Dixon Athens’ Reserve Iwatkins Ashworth McArthur Coca pCrow C A pRuss Chatfield Howell Dean and Miller

The Plains High Aims for Sixth Straight Victory

The undefeated The Plains High basketball team seeks its sixth straight win in Athens County League action Friday night. In first place, the Tribe face an improving Albany Panthers after Albany defeated Rome and Ames-Bern. Rome, tied for runnerup with Buchtel, can move ahead by beating Waterloo at New Marshfield, while Buchtel meets Zaleski.

the Plains Rome Albany Waterton Troy Plains High Isu i Tribe Buchtel Bruins Albany Panthers Reme Ames-Bern Panthers P.m Waterloo New Marshfield Zaleski Vinton County Buchel Ames Bern

Messenger Pinmen Hike Tuesday Lead in Bowling

Messenger Pinmen extend Tuesday bowling lead by taking two of three from Gifford s Hardware to widen their edge to six games. Norm Engh top scores with a 901 series. Denver White led the Hardware with 542 pins on 192 199 151. Other scores included Engh 192 184 175 and Poston Station s 752 750 322.

Fay Slyumons Athens Messenger Gifford Hardware Norm Engh Messenger Denver White White Engh Hardwares Awauus Pet Jack Daft As- Gifford Hardware Postén Trio Lambda Chi Alpha Ohio Cleaners Poston Athens American Legion Air Force Murphy Athens Concrete Coca Cola Eause Air Force Air American Legion Henderson Art Smith Athens Machine Lambda Chi -Alpha

Miners Triumph 76-33 Over South Bloomingville

Murray City's Miners built a 19-5 first quarter lead and secured a 76-33 victory over South Bloomingville in Hocking County League action. Pat Martin scored 24 points on 12 field goals, while Jack Shuttleworth added 12. the Tigers were led by Weavler with 10.

Murray City South Bloomingville Miners Little Pat Martin Jack Shuttlearth Weavler Union Furnace GFF Stone Martin Shuttleworth Jsugyers Y Sarrell Cok S Garner Sud Blgojungville

OU Natatorium Opens Sunday With Diving Exhibition

The new 430000 American facility at Ohio University will be formally opened Sunday at 2 30 p m. A speaking program will precede a diving exhibition led by coach Mike Peppe and featuring Peppe s star swimmers including Hers Kobyashi Jack Taylor and Bill Sonner The natatorium completed last August houses a regulation pool with 7 foot lanes a depth ranging from 12 2 to 3 6 feet mezzanine seating for 784 and ground floor facilities It is located off the main campus opposite Men s dormitory public admission is free The OU team returns to action January 12 at Kenyon after a season loss to Kent State and a previously scheduled meet with Xavier was canceled

Ohio University Ohio State Ohio U John C. Baker Gordon K. Bush University Board of Trustees Carroll Widdoes Oscar L. Thomas Mike Peppe Vincent Jukes of the OU Peppe Hers Kobyashi Jack Taylor Bill Sonner Dick Cleveland Garrick Agnew Joe Marino Bob Clatworthy al Coffee Hobbie Billingsly Hosea Kent State Sping Gambier Kenyon Xavier

Locals Open MAC Bid Face Foregoing Defenders

Ohio University opens Mid-American Conference play at home against Western Reserve while Miami hosts Western Michigan as Bobcats seek a sixth win in eight games. Reserve, fresh off a 63 57 setback to Miami, meets Cincinnati Bearcats in Cincinnati Gardens. Western Michigan visits Oxford to clash with Miami as Bobcats aim to extend the pace set by last season’s eight win pace.

Ohio University Western Reserve Reserve Miami Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati Gardens Western Michigan Broncos Oxford Miami Redskins Ohio Suns Bobcat Mallella Kent State Ohio Wesleyan Akron University Youngstown Bowling Green Johnny Kappos Robert Dewey Red Cats Kenyon Fenn Witten Tere Maryland State College Colorado College West Virginia A Kappos Andy Budinak Dick Everhard Tom Cooper Joe Henry Clevelancerews Robert Fingers Billy Yuestay Jim Snyder Kent Snyder Jayott Jack Betts Dave Leightenheimier

Toledo Faces Ohio wrestlers in weekend meet

Ohio's wrestling team, 15 12 loser to Bowling Green in its first start, resumes the meet card Saturday at Toledo against University of Toledo Rocket team. Coach Fred Schigicher plans to use the same lineup that wrestled Bowling Green. The lineup features Weber 121 Lenart 128 Millar 136 Suchadolski 145 Leesburg 12 Cigey 165 Cibula 175 Bednarsky heavyweight.

Ohio Bowling Green Toledo University of Toledo Rocket Fred Schigicher Falcons Dave Weber Lou Lenart Bill Millar John Suchadolski Scott Leesburg Bill Cigey Fred Cibula Walt Bednarsky Bobcats

Roller Hockey Set For Pt Pleasant

Point Pleasant features a roller hockey event Saturday night as the Flying Eagles host the Huntington Flying Aces at 10 oclock in the 20nd Street rollercade. Point Pleasant squad members include Jack Cough captain Bill Ellis Ed McDaniel Floyd Powell Herman Henry Wally Stewart Barry Ray Fry Marlon Reece Wayne Love Johnny Jones Bill Elliot.

Point Pleasant Flying Eagles Huntington Flying Aces Jack Cough Bill Ellis Ed McDaniel Floyd Powell Herman Henry Wally Stewart Barry Ray Fry Marlon Reece Wayne Love Johnny Jones Bill Elliot

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