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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1951

Page

8

Logan Beats AHL 44-39 to Lead SEO Standings

Logan High defeated Athens 44-39 to move into first place in the SEO, breaking a first place deadlock with Jackson. Bill Voris scored 14 for Logan, while Ralph Nuzum added 22 and Jim Widdoes 11 as Logan controlled most of the game with a patient possession style. Athens trailed most of the night but fought back, led by Nuzum early and Shaw’s return, though crucial fouls and late defense sealed the win for Logan.

LOGAN Logan High Athens Chieftains Bulldogs Jackson Chiefs Bill Voris Ned Shaw Voris Jets Ralph Nuzum Jim Widdoes Nuzum Widdoes Shaw John Cannon Emmanuel Kallas AHS Trent Ancemcees J Smith Ashworth Blair iCottrill ITO Cenacesonas Accnsaame SS Ae EO Conimitbenea Wcenee Green McClain Landrum

College Basketball Roundup From Various High Schools

A broad sports roundup lists scores from numerous high school boys basketball games including Columbus East versus South, Grandview versus Upper Arlington, and Steubenville versus Tiltonsville. The card also notes college and professional results across multiple leagues and cities, with men’s boxers and pro matches from several venues.

Columbus East South Grandview Upper Arlington

Four NCAA schools may be removed from blacklist today

Dallas report notes up to four unnamed schools could be cleared by the 17 member NCAA council, with six others possibly escaping trial for alleged violations of the athletic aid code. Amendments to shift enforcement to schools and conferences are debated, while current rules require athletes to earn part of tuition through work.

Dallas National Collegiate Athletic Association Ncaa Council NCAA Hugh Willett OL Ure Senkoois Sesoptscevel Et

Doyle petitions to reenter OSU after suspension

Richard Doyle of Rochester Pennsylvania asks for readmission to Ohio State University after a winter suspension for poor grades. His return hinges on approval by the College of Commerce executive committee, with potential class attendance in spring. Vic Janowicz of Elyria also seeks readmission after a winter suspension. In 1883 three Cubs players tied a game with a single inning base hits.

Columbus Richard Skip Chicago Cubs

Tonight's College and City Basketball Showdowns

Toppers face Pennsville while Mercerville visits Chester. Ohio Wes leyan hosts Baldwin Wallace and Kent State hosts Akron. Heidelberg plays Capital with Bluffton at Defiance. Steubenville meets Frostburg and Xavier travels to Louisville. Wooster visits Kenyon. Rutgers meets Army and St Joseph plays Albright. Penn State eyes Bucknell. Pitt goes to Carnegie Tech. Clarkson at Colgate and Princeton at Columbia. Temple hosts Delaware. St Francis vs Fordham. LaSalle at Geneva. Gettysburg hosts Frank Mary. Phillips Oilers at Hamline. Okla. City at Houston. Muhlenberg hosts Lafayette. Rollins visits Miami. Maryland faces Navy. Brown at Rhode Island. Iona at Seton Hall. Creighton vs Siena. Rider at Villanova. Evardville at Western Ky.

Phillips Oilers Hamline Okla City Houston Muhlenberg Lafayette Rollins Miami Maryland Navy Brown Rhode Island Iiona Seton Hall Creighton Siena Rider Villanova Evardville Western Ky

Branch Rickey to Speak Here Twice Next Week

Branch Rickey, executive VP and G M of the Pittsburgh Pirates, will visit Ohio University for two talks next Tuesday and Wednesday. He will speak at the Men's Union Planning Board banquet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Howard Hall and address a campus convocation Wednesday morning in Memorial Auditorium titled The Scoreboard. Rickey, a Stockdale Ohio native and Ohio Wesleyan alumnus, will be joined by John Galbreath, Pirates president and Columbus realtor. Dahl will introduce Rickey at the banquets and convocation. Rickey holds degrees from Ohio Wesleyan and Michigan and honorary degrees from McKendree, Rochester, and Ohio Wesleyan. a Delta Tau Delta member and veteran of WWI, he is a former teacher, player, coach, athletic director, lawyer, and long-time baseball executive. He originated the Cardinal farm system and moved to the Dodgers in 1942, later becoming Pirates executive VP and GM. He has twice been named Baseball's Outstanding Executive by The Sporting News and received the 1944 long-term service award from the Baseball Writers Association. His name appears in Who's Who.

Branch Rickey Pittsburgh Pirates Ohio University Men’s Union Planning Board Rickey Stockdale,o Ohio Wesleyan John Galbreath Columbus Realtor Howard Hall Walter E. Dahl Montclair N.J MUPB Interfraternity Council J-Club Crest Dahl University of Michigan McKendree College University of Rochester Delta Tau Delta Westminster College Cincinnati Reds Cardinal Brooklyn Dodgers The Pirates Sporting News Baseball New York Baseball Writers’ Association of America

Vikings remain undefeated as they crush Point Pleasant

Ripley Vik ling cagers defeated Point Pleasant Big Blacks 66 to 27 to extend PPHS losing streak to four. Wilburn Anderson led Ripley with 21 points on 9 field goals and 3 free throws, while John Withers added 10 and Dorsey 8. The Vikings built a 20-9 first quarter lead and cruised past a 19 percent shooting Black team, with strong interior work by Kerwood and Reynolds and steady defense throughout the night.

Ripley W. Va Vikling Cagers Point Pleasant High Big Blacks Vikings Point Pleasant Wilburn Anderson Anderson Blacks John Withers Joe Kerwood Ripley Crew Withers Bob Adkins en_tire Dee Roberts Powin Ococsnoe Dorsey Skillman Cole Waldie W. Anderson Ludwig Pettibetes D. Anderson Kerwood Campbell Reynolds Hart Parsons Ades Casto Stone Hunter Sayre and Black

Wilkesville Beats Harrisonville 45 43 In Narrow Win

Wilkesville edged Harrisonville 45 to 43 as Harrisonville squandered free throws late. Harold Reeves led Harrisonville with 16 points while Wood topped Wilkesville with 23 as Wilkesville won its first game of the season. Harrisonville reserves won 42 21 in the prior matchup.

Pomeroy Harrisonville Wilkesville Harold Reeves Wood Wilkesville A FF. Pia JY Eee Tpenkmeccens Dineedeneneese Eamonds Haning

Jackets Edge Gallipolis Over Gallipolis In Overtime Thriller

Middleport Yellow Jackets rally from behind to beat Gallipolis Blue Devils 48 47 in overtime as Dick Walters seals win with late free throw. Hogan tops Jackets with 25 points while Walters 19 and Ashley 16 lead scoring. Gallipolis stars include Hogan and Boggs. In Nelsonville, Jackson Ironmen top Greyhounds 68 42 as Metzger and Fisher each score 18, Hubbard leads Nelsonville with 12.

Middleport Middleport Yellow Jackets Gallipolis Blue Devils Jackson Jackets Dick Walters McKean Blue Devils Dick Walter Bill Hogan Tom Halliday Philbert Boggs Bob Russell Bob Ashley Hogan Russell Gallipolis Walters Halliday Joe Morris Gene Osler Ashley Middleport 4A Pegg Swckevenson Bancedunce Asascucos Cnccuccs Gallipolis G. FF McKean, Morgan Metzger Fisher Ironmen Hounds Hubbard Nelsonville Mungan Wseccass Sedauhewies Siouee Hartley Smith and Stedman

Athens Bowlers Lose At Logan Buck Martins Win

Athens bowlers traveled to Logan to face the Buck Martins. Logan defeated Athens 950 878, 912 865, and 966 912. Sloan led Logan with 630 total on 180 206 244. Eddie McBride posted 562 with 182 192 188. Athens team members included McBride Art Smith Bob Holub Skip Ridenour and Maywood Smith.

Athens Logan Buck Martins Sloan Martins Eddie McBride McBride Art Smith Bob Holub Skip Ridenour Maywood Smith

Panthers Fall To Wellston Rockets In SEC Showdown

Pomeroy High Purple Panthers lost 59 to 42 to Wellston Rockets after a tight start. Don Dailey was out with a sprained ankle, while Ronnie Smith led Pomeroy with 19 points. Jerry Collins added 18 for the Rockets as Wellston pulled away late.

Bob Hoeflich Rockets Panthers Don Dailey Ronnie Smith Panther Larry Ghearing Wellstan Jerry Collins Rocket Wellston G. F Reed Bowers H. Collins Pomeroy G. F Stone Eidonacenes

Wahama Edges Ravenswood In Tight 55-52 B Tournament

Wahama High White Falcons held off Ravenswood as center Jim Barton led with 20 points before fouling out. The Generals surged with a third period rally but the Falcons, led by Ed Leeson and Rowley, with 26 and 14 points respectively, kept the edge to finish 55-52. Ravenswood trailed 28-16 at halftime and 46-40 entering the final stanza as Wahama moved to 3-2 in five starts.

Buckeye Ravenswood Dave Wrightsel Falcons Arthur Barton Generals Ward Martin McArthur G. F Ed Leeson Boccna Beteinbaees Weignoiel Ne la Wahama Rowley CLOW B. Condstlenenee Smith Chatfield Martin Eas Barton Kelly Howell Pie ‘Stevenson McGhee Ritchie Eell Flowers Paniacens Claypool Parker Sickles Humphrey Pratt and Dean

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