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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1957

Page

8

Bobcats Prep for Marshall After Morehead Defeat

Ohio University faces Marshall on the road after a 119-88 loss to Morehead State. Rene Hamilton scored 51 for Morehead, as Ohio U drops to 6-2 while Marshall sits at 6-3. Coach Snyder may rotate players for the midweek MAC clash.

Bobcats Marshall Morehead Ohio Eagles Jim Snyder Russ Grooms Bob Peters Parkersburg W. Va John Tudor Bill Edwards Tudor Dave Scott Edwards Fred Moore Anderson Lifft Bobcat

Sugar Ray Robinson Defends Title In Big Pay Day

New York reports astonishment at Ray Robinson accepting 474 percent of the gate and 60 000 of the 100 000 radio and TV money while Gene Fullmer receives nothing. Robinson defends his stance saying he seeks Robinson not Fullmer and that Fullmer's manager would take any offer.

New York Ray Robinson Gene Fullmer Robinson Fullmer Greenwood Lake Marv Jenson Sugar Ray Cleveland George Gainford George Ray

Busso Faces Courchesne In New York Lightweight Bout

Johnny Busso, 22, a 27-3-1 lightweight with 14 KOs, is a 2-1 favorite to extend his win streak against Bobby Courchesne, 22, 46-6-2 with 18 KOs, in a 10 rounder at St Nicholas Arena. DuMont TV airs at 10:30 p.m. EST.

The Associated Press Johnny Busso Bobby Courchesne Holyoke Mass New York St. Nicholas Arena Busso Courchesne DuMont Zona Folley Wayne Bethea Syracuse Harold Carter Linden N. J Bob Baker Pittsburgh Madison Square Garden

Pro All-Stars Triumph In Hula Bowl Showdown

Norman Van Brocklin starred for the Pro All-Stars in a 52 to 21 win over top college players at Honolulu. He completed 19 of 20 passes for five touchdowns and 281 yards, booted four of eight extra points, while Paul Hornung led the collegians with 73 yards on 10 of 22 passes. Paul Cothren kicked all three extra points for the collegians. Linebacker Bob Toneff was named outstanding lineman.

Honolulu Norman van Brocklin Los Angeles Rams University of Oregon Notre Dame Paul Hornung Mississippi Paul Cothren Collegians

Giammalva to Marry Cecile Abdo in April

Sammy Giammalva a top American amateur tennis player announces wedlock plans with Cecile Abdo of San Antonio set for late April in a high profile sporting community event.

San Antonio Sammy Giammalva America Cecile Abdo

Moe Norman Turns Pro In Golf From Amateur Note

Moe Norman of Kitchener Ontario, regarded as one of Canada's top amateur golfers, announced on Saturday his decision to turn professional. He joins the ranks of professional players and leaves amateur status behind to pursue a pro career.

Montreal Moe Norman Kitchener Ont Canada

Injuries Hit Celtics as Lead Grows in East Grudge

The Boston Celtics beat Fort Wayne 118 92 to extend their Eastern Division lead to four games but suffer key injuries. Arnie Risen fractured wrist out six weeks, Jack Nichols sprained ankle doubtful for Tuesday, and Dick Hemric already sidelined with a double ankle injury. Philadelphia lost to Syracuse 128 123. Rochester moved to first in the West with 93 86 over St Louis while New York defeated Minneapolis 111 101.

Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Fort Wayne Celts Arnie Risen Jack Nichols Risen Nichols Bostonians Dick Hemric Celtics Philadelphia Syracuse Rochester St. Louis New York Minneapolis

North Gallia Trims Kyger In Lopsided Victory

North Gallia Pirates crushed Kyger Creek 95 to 38 to climb into a three way tie for second in the Gallia County League. Lowell Cardwell led with 28 points, Glenn Dunn added 23, and Fred Fitch 18 as Kyger Creek's George Kirby topped their scoring with 15. The North Gallia reserves also won 49-22.

Lowell Cardwell Glenn Dunn Fred Fitch George Kirby Ryger Creek North Gallia Rio Grande Bobcats Chuck Dower Kyger Creek Cardwell Rippey Dunn Hash Fitch Mays Davis Kgger Creek Bradbury and Parsons

Robinson Retirement Story Sparks Feud With Dodgers Boss

Former Negro baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson, about to retire from the majors, clashes with Dodgers vice president Buzzie Bavasi over the retirement announcement. Robinson says he planned a Look magazine feature and notes the Dec 12 trade and a new restaurant job influenced timing.

Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Brook Buzzie Bavasi Look Dodgers New York Giants Ucla Bavasi Horace Stoneham Giants Dan Mich

Nation's Two Cage Leaders Seem Set To Lengthen Their Unbeaten Streaks

Kansas and North Carolina, the top college basketball teams, pursue extended unbeatens this week. Kansas aims to 11th win and sole Big Seven lead with Oklahoma visit. North Carolina, 11-0, meets William and Mary after an eight day layoff. Conference races show tight battles across major leagues.

Kansas North Carolina Jayhawks Oklahoma Missouri Wilt Chamberlain Kansas State Tar Heels William and Mary Atlantic Coast Duke

Racine Extends Winning Streak With 75 47 Victory

Racine Purple Tornadoes beat Murray City 75 to 47 to stretch their unbeaten run to eight games. Jim Adams led Racine with 13 points while Murray City’s Sanborn had 20 points on ten field goals. In the earlier reserve game Racine won 43 to 17.

Racine Racine Purple Tornadoes Murray City Jim Adams Sanborn Title Tornadoes

Government probes Boxing Guild antitrust case in Cleveland

The government opens its anti trust case against the International Boxing Guild before Judge James C Connell alleging price fixing and illegal boycotts tied to studio boxing shows once aired by a Cleveland station. Named co defendants include the Boxing Guild of Ohio and three officers Charles Johnson William Daly and Albert W Delmonte.

Cleveland International Boxing Guild James C. Connell IBG The Boxing Guild of Ohio Charles Johnson New York William Daly Albert W. Delmonte BGO

Basilio Cleared After Health Exam Ahead of Saxon Bout

Welterweight champion Carmen Basilio underwent a full physical at Mount Sinai Hospital in Cleveland to dispel rumors about his health and hands. He is set to defend his title January 18 at Cleveland Arena against Johnny Saxon.

Cleveland Carmen Basilio Basilio Johnny Saxton Cleveland Arena Mount Sinai Hospital

Dickinson Leads As L A Open Enters Final Round

Gardner Dickinson, 125 pounds, holds a five stroke edge at the Los Angeles Open with a 54 hole total of 208 on the Rancho course. Art Wall Jr trails at 209 while Cary Middlecoff, Jack Burke Jr and Tom Bolt are among leaders at 212.

Los Angeles Gardner Dickinson Dickinson Panama _ City Beach Fla Art Wall, Jr Dickson Doug Higgins Billy Maxwell Billy Casper Fred Hawkins Rancho Golf Course Wall Higgins Casper Chula Vista Calif

Holiday Lull To End For Collegiate Cagers

Ohio State starts Big Ten action with a 72 60 win over Iowa and faces Purdue tonight while Purdue beat Michigan State 72 71. John Carroll and Wayne top the President's Conference at 2 0 as Defiance 4 0 and Ohio Northern 2 0 lead the Mid Ohio League with key Saturday clashes and midweek games shaping the race. Muskingum hosts Akron Tuesday while Mount Union aims for Denison and Ohio Wesleyan this week.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Iowa Purdue Michigan State John Carroll Wayne Defiance Ohio Northern Miami Ohio University's Marshall Huntington Bowling Green Muskingum Mount Union Akron Muskies Denison Ohio Wesleyan Ilinois Wisconsin Indiana Michigan Northwestern Notre Dame Midwest Loyola South Marquette Drake Bradley Chicago Kentucky Illinois Boilermakers

Kerr seeks changes in PCC athletic code

Berkeley California Chancellor Clark Kerr announces plans to seek changes in the Pacific Coast Conference new financial aid code approved in San Francisco. He warns against turning college athletes into hired gladiators and says subsidizing an athlete during the season when he is not playing his sport is the main objection.

Berkeley Calif University of California Clark Kerr San Francisco

NHL Sunday and Saturday Scores Summary

Detroit beat Toronto 2 1 and Montreal defeated New York 3 2 in Sunday games. Boston and Chicago tied 4 4. Saturday saw New York 4 over Chicago 1, Montreal 1 vs Detroit 0, and Toronto 3 over Boston 2.

Detroit Toronto Montreal New York Boston Chicago

NBA Scores With Shifting Upsets Across Cities

In a slate of late season games New York defeated Minneapolis 111 to 101, Boston beat Fort Wayne 118 to 92, Rochester edged St. Louis 93 to 86, Syracuse defeated Philadelphia 128 to 123, Fort Wayne beat New York 109 to 96, and Philadelphia toppled Rochester 81 to 78.

New York Minneapolis Boston Fort Wayne Rochester St. Louis Syracuse Philadelphia

Southwestern Bows to Eastern 98-70 in Meigs County Contest

Southwestern High School fell 98-70 to Eastern High School in Meigs County. Cooke led Southwestern with 25 points, 13 of 14 from the line, while Woode led Eastern with 24. Reserve win for Eastern 45-40 with Wetzer scoring 16.

Gallipolis Gallia County Southwestern Meigs County Eastern High School Highlanders Junior Cooke Woode Eastern Wetzer Price Little Highlanders Myers Silvers Baker Cooke Wedemeyer Perkins Knight Headley Kuhn Boyles Whitlatch Gaul Eastern Ie Jack Osborne Bill Wherlie

Dark Signs Birthdate Ties to 1957 Cardinals Contract

St Louis veteran Al Dark celebrates his 33rd birthday and signs a 1957 baseball contract with the Cardinals. The shortstop, acquired from the Giants in a four-for-four deal, reportedly earns $35,000 again after batting .275 last season.

ST. Louis al Dark St. Louis Cardinals Giants Dark

Buckeyes Face Purdue Tonight in Big Ten Clash

Purdue and Ohio State, both aiming for the conference title, meet in Columbus as Purdue seeks to extend its strong start behind six wins by under five points. Ohio State, led by a scoring punch and solid rebounding, carries a 7-3 season edge over Purdue.

Purdue Ohio State Columbus Boilermakers Frank Howard Bucks

Fight Results Hollywood and Havana card summaries

In Hollywood Tombstone Smith of Los Angeles outpoints Tiger Al Williams. In Havana Jim Persey stops Julio Carreras after a 12 round pace. In Osaka Leo Espinosa from The Philippines outpoints Saburo Otaki in a 12 round decision.

Hollywood Tombstone Smith Los Angeles Tiger al Williams Havana Jim Persey Miami Julio Carreras Osaka Japan Leo Espinosa The Philippines Saburo Otaki

College basketball scores list scattered across Ohio and national games

A dense tally of college and university basketball results across Ohio and national teams. Notable outcomes include Denison 106 over Hiram 75, Western Reserve 89 over Ohio Wesleyan 90, and Indiana 73 over Michigan 68, with many other scores involving Kent State, Toledo, Duquesne, and Navy among numerous colleges listed in a single updated round-up.

Miami Bowling Green Wittenberg Otterbein Findlay Bluffton Muskingum Waynesburg Rio Grande Bliss Kent State Toledo Denison Hiram Mt. Union Wooster Steubenville Slippery Rock Baldwin Wallace Geneva Western Reserve Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati Duquesne Ohio State Iowa Navier Cansus Fordham Pitt Lafayette Seton Hall Albright Brandeis NYU Holy Cross Dartmouth Yale Connecticut Penn State Carnegie Tech Princeton Penn St. Bonaventure Villanova Colgate Army Richmond George Washington So. Carolina Maryland Duke N. C. State Georgia Louisiana State Florida Tulane W. Virginia Furman Kentucky Georgia Tech Auburn Mississippi State Alabama Mississippi Vincennes Marian Ind Depauw Evansville Butler Notre Dame Loyale Chicago Marquette St. Louis St. John’s Bkn Oklahoma Kansas State Louisville Northwestern Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Kansas Missour Detroit Drake Purdue Michigan State Indiana Michigan Texas Christian Rice Arkansas Texas A&m Baylor Texas New Mexico Colorado A&m California Washington State Stanford Oregon State UCLA Idaho Washington Utah State Moantana College of Pacific L. A Loyola

Australian Mervyn Rose Wins Dixie Tennis Championship

In Tampa Florida Mervyn Rose defeated Don Candy 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-4 to win the Dixie aus Championship. Karol Faferos of Miami captured the women's title by beating Rosa Maria Reyes 6-3 6-2. Rose and Candy won the doubles crown over Roger Becker and Sid Schwartz 7-5 2-6 6-1.

Tampa Fla Mervyn Rose Don Candy Karol Faferos Miami Rosa Maria Reyes Mexico City Rose Candy Roger Becker England Sid Schwartz New York

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