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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1957

Page

15

Bobcats seek second Mid-America win at Marshall

Ohio University basketball travels to Huntington for a MAC clash with Marshall without knee-injured star Bob Peters. Coach Jim Snyder moves John Tudor into the lineup as Peters sits out. Fred Moore and Dave Scott pace OU in scoring and rebounding. Marshall, 6-3, counters with Price Underwood Greer and Milhoan as key figures.

Ohio University Bobcats Huntington Marshall College Bob Peters Peters Parkersburg C. F. Jividen Jim Snyder John Tudor Greenfield McClain Tudor Big Green Tonight Fred Moore Dave Scott Don Sifft Bob Anderson Moore Ohio Scott Morehead State Morehead Thundering Herd Marshall Morris Harvey Charlie ‘Ack Cebe Price Paul Underwood Underwood Noteen Hal Greer Jack Freeman Leo Byrd Bob Ashley Ig Green Kermit Blosser Marshall Fresh Huntington Crew Big John Milhoan Gallipolis

New Lexington tops Glouster 64 to 49 in regional tilt

New Lexington surged past Glouster to win 64 49 after a 39 39 third quarter tie. Sorrell led New Lexington with 17 points while Wolfe had 16 for Glouster. balanced scoring included Stalter 14 Hoover 13 and Storts 12 for the winners. Reserve game also went to New Lexington 47 23.

NEW Lexington Glouster Sorrell Wolfe Stalter Hoover Storts Gyure Savage Joseph Gootin Totals

Tuppers Wilains Independents vs Racine Independents

The Tuppers Wilains Independents host the Racine Independents Saturday at 7 30 p m at Tuppers Plains High School. Sponsored by the Rose Garden Club, proceeds go to the March of Dimes.

High School Basketball Scores Across Districts

Tuesday results show New Concord 69 over McConnersville 33 and Dresden 62 over Philo 42. Other notable scores include Lancaster 62 over Stone, Ytown Chaney 50, and Cincinnati Roger Bacon 73 over Hughes 36. College results feature Dayton 65 over Canisius 38 and Indiana Tech 62 over DePauw 64.

New Concord McConnersville Dresden Philo New Lexington Glouster Roseville Crooksville Corning Junction City Glenford Somerset McLaney Thornville Byesville Love City South Zanesville Alexandria Pleasantville New Lex Sts Algvs New Straitsville Homer Union Lancaster Lanc St. Mary Ytown Chaney Y_ East Ytown South Ytown North Ytown Payen Ytown Ursuline Struthers Ytown Wood Wilson Col. St. Mary Col. Holy Fam Grandview Col. Linden Col. Acad Col. Rosary Whitehall Canal Winchester Newark Mount Vernon Otme Col. North Worthington Col. Aquinas Col. Eastmoor Wilmington Spring Catholic Roger Bacon Cin Hughes Terrace Park Loveland Wyoming Lockland Reading Greenhills Chagrin Falls Kenston Independence Warrensville South Point Rock Hill Middleport Gallipolis Fairland Ironton St. Joseph Wellston Pomeroy Carronton Newcomerstown Cadiz Scio Crestline Galion Martins Ferry Bridgeport Dayton Canisius Hanover Centre Manchester Indiana Tech DePauw Defiance Tri-State Ind Akron Goodyears Baldwin-Wallace Findlay Ashland Marietta California East

Meet the Bobcats Bob Anderson Star Player Profile

Bob Anderson a 5 11 sophomore guard stands out as a versatile shooter for Ohio University. He came to OU from Chillicothe with no high school basketball, honed skills on independent and service teams, earned a letter with the Bobcat frosh last season, and pursues industrial management majors with a promising varsity career ahead.

Bob Anderson Ohio University Bob Chillicothe

Racine Purple Tornadoes extend win streak to nine

Racine defeats Wahama 75 53 at home led by Doug Graham with 16 points while Ford top Wahama with 19. Prelim game saw Racine reserves edge Wahama 36 35 as officials Blosser and Mate presided.

Racine Racine Purple Tornadoes Wahama Tornadoes Doug Graham Ford Oliver Around Clark G. Roush Layne

North Gallia Rallies For 61 57 Victory Over Coalton

In a Tuesday night high school game North Gallia Pirates staged a strong second half to topple Coalton 61 57. Glenn Dunn scored 18, while Lowell Cardwell and John Rippey each added 15 for North Gallia to even the Pirates season at five wins five losses. Coalton won the earlier junior varsity game 50 48 with Chuck Dower scoring 22 for the losers.

Coalton North Gallia Pirates Pirates Coalton High School North Gallia Glenn Dunn Lowell Cardwell John Rippey Coulton Chuck Dower

Waterford Park Sale Remains a Possibility

EAST LIVERPOOL Waterford Park race track near Newell West Virginia could be sold. Huntington resident Nicholas Tweed said Arthur Lynch of Beverly Hills California is a partner in the venture. J Boyle of Charles Town Jockey Club denied a deal was completed.

East Liverpool Waterford Park Newell W.va Huntington Nicholas Tweed Arthur Lynch Beverly Hills Calif A J. Boyle Charlestown Jockey Club Whch Waterford Charlestown

Plains Athletic Association Meets Tonight

The Plains Athletic Association holds a meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Community Room to discuss upcoming events and activities.

The Plains Athletic Association

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Beitelshies in Athens Area

A birthday dinner for Elmer Beitelshies was held Sunday at his home in Athens Route 3. Numerous relatives and friends from nearby communities joined the celebration including the Azbells, McClellans, Daughertys, Brookharts, and McDaniels. Several visitors and holiday guests came from Columbus, Dayton, Nelsonville, and Port Clinton, with hospital surgery for Roger Hamer reported as part of the day’s events.

Chauncey Elmer Beitelshies Athens Beitelshies Roy Azbell Skippy Bonnie Samuel McClellan Pamela Joy Cheryl Ann Terry Halbert Barbara Georgia John Butsko Columbus Elizabeth Mayles Pete McDaniel Gerald McDaniel Dayton D. V., McDaniel Port Clinton Helen Tatman Hazel Bellar Herman Steele Greendale Elmer Bellershies Robert Gillian Nelsonville Clifford Boudinot John Brookhart Karen Carl Brookhart Gilbert Bo Anna Daugherty Dorothy Daugherty Richard Daugherty Jeanne Acker Millfield Ben Neighbors Russell Reynolds Connie Kay Neighbor

Oliver couple announce birth of daughter Katherine Denise

Mr. and Mrs William Oliver of The Plains announce the birth of a daughter, Katherine Denise, on January 7 at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Luke Hardy of The Plains and Mrs. Rhoda Oliver of Chauncey.

Chauncey William Oliver the Plains Katherine Denise Mount St. Mary Hospital Luke Hardy Rhoda Oliver

F&AM To Meet in Bishopville Lodge 470 Gathering

F&AM to gather in Bishopville Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for Lodge 470 meeting. Members are invited to attend the session and discuss lodge business.

Glouster Bishopville Lodge F&am

Ladies Night and Officer Installations at Kiwanis Club

Kiwanis Club held a ladies night and installed officers with installing officer Dr. Carl Frey. New president Robert Byers and other officers were announced as guests included Athens and Key Club officers. The Glouster Garden Club will meet Thursday for a silent auction.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Carl Frey Robert Byers Norbert Johnston James Dennison Joe Williams D. Kovach Richard Guinther Carl Bradbury Roger Kittle Sam Dillon B. R. Angle Lawrence Colbert Ray White Athens Harry Flora Key Club Roger Wolfe James Blower Eric Angle Larry Kinnear

Junior Progressive Study Club Meets in Glouster

The Junior Progressive Study Club gathered Monday at Mrs. Richard Morris’s home. Two new members, Mrs. Joseph Beshara and Mrs. Austin Wiley, joined. Plans were made for the Mothers March for Polio and Mrs. William Alderman read a paper on Mamie Eisenhower.

Richard Morris Joseph Beshara Austin Wiley William Alderman Mamie Eisenhower

PTA Sock Hop Promises Teen Games And Dancing

The Glouster PTA sponsors a sock hop on January 19 with Gene Fuller of Gene's Canteen TV hosting teen games and contests. A floor show and dancing follow from 9 p.m. Tickets are available from Mrs. Arthur Moore, Mrs. Robert Gamwell Jr., and Mrs. John Cunningham for the public event.

PTA Glouster Parent Teachers Association Gene Fullen Gene's Canteen Arthur Moore Robert Gamwell, Jr John Cunningham

Mayor Reports Guns Damaged Track Lights

Glouster mayor Thomas Williams Sr reports lights along the tracks to District Six have been out for over a week after boys used air guns to shoot them. The youths were apprehended and authorities urge anyone seeing further damage to notify the mayor. Parents will be held responsible if children are caught shooting the lights.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Sr Number Six

Glouster Mayor Reports Fines for Intoxication Offenses

Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams Sr reports fines from last week. Violet Thompson of Crooksville paid $13.80 for intoxication and Frank Wagoner of Glouster paid $13.80 for intoxication.

Glouster Thomas Williams, Sr Violet Thompson Crooksville Frank Wagoner

Women of Moose Plan Thursday Meeting at Moose Hall

Women of Moose to meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Moose hall. Members are asked to bring cookies for the gathering and coffee will be provided during the coffee hour.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall

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