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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1956

Page

12

Balanced Bulldog Attack Beats New Lexington 78-53

Athens Bulldogs, led by Wen Wade 14 and Jim Rutkoskie 15, avenge recent slow stretch with a 78-53 victory over New Lexington. Larry Russell 18 and Jim Lee 12 helped secure a 14-point first-half lead and a 25-point margin at the final buzzer. New Lexington, coached by Don Kiger, drops to 5-5. Bill King 14 and Jim Plant 13 paced the visitors.

Charlie McAfee Bulldogs New Lexington McAfee Ry Snyder Logan Pomeroy SECUL Jim Rutkoskie Larry Russell Wen Wade Jim Lee Athens Wade Rutkoskie New Lex Don Kiger Bill King Jim Plant Jack Grey Rio Grande Garber Cee Ewee Crothers Feeeeeneeee Evans Cee Eeennwee Hackney Soeseeh Sonee Guthrie Eeeweweneene Barnett McArthur Wrightsel Coffman Eaenn Arnett Geeteeene Armstrong Geneenee Gilliland Treeweens Gilleeaneseenee Bes Seeee Eens Russell Arthur Mc Widdoes Boyles Hutchison Goldsberry Cheshir FF Stalter Lands Gordon Taylor Bradbury Kirby G Ever Waugh Richard Shaw Treteeee Robert Shaw Windsor Baldwin Fsanc Hesson Thompson Cee Bragg Nance Stee Tween Sere Eereens

Dons poised to extend winning streak as top program climbs

The San Francisco Dons threaten to extend a historic run after routing Santa Clara 56 to 14. Mike Farmer led the scoring with 18 points as the team built a 26-2 opening burst. Duke and North Carolina also posted strong wins while Furman and George Washington claimed key conference victories.

San Francisco Dons Dons Santa Clara Long Island University Seton Hall San Francisco Fresno State California Mike Farmer Bill Russell Hal Perry Carl Boldt Farmer Duke Blue Devils South Carolina North Carolina Virginia Holy Cross Rhode Island

Times Square Named Top Harness Horse

Five year old pacer Times Square named harness horse of the year for 1955 in Ohio. Owned by Eddie Kirk of Washington Court House, the colt led the USTTA Ohio district poll with 601 points, well ahead of Buckeye of Saunders Mills Stable Toledo and Lady Dunn of Carl School Cincinnati who placed second and third.

Columbus Times Square Ohio Eddie Kirk Washington Court House U. S Saunders Mills Stable Toledo Lady Dunn Carl School of Cincinnati

Rio Grande 71 43 over McArthur in Gallia tilt

Rio Grande Blue Men improve to 7-1 after defeating McArthur 71-43 Tuesday night. Mercerville edged Windsor 63-62 in overtime, while Cheshire fell 71-47 at Eastern. Ches ter to Mer cer ville Friday then Rio Grande Tuesday in a rescheduled game due to snow. Cadmus plays Blackfork tonight, postponed from Tuesday.

Gallipolis Johnny Wickline Rio Grande Blue Men Cerville Rio Grande Cadmus Blackfork

Gillman Sets Pro Bowl lineup for West team

Sid Gillman names the West roster for Sundays Pro Bowl with Harlon Hill Billy Wilson Lou Creekmur Bill Wightkin Duana Putnam Stan Jones Dick Szymanski Norm Van Brocklin Bill Howton Ron Waller Alan Ameche as starters. Joe Kuharich has not named probable East starters. The West is six point favorite by oddsmakers.

Los Angeles Sid Gillman Los Angeles Rams Harlon Hill Chicago Bears Billy Wilson San Francisco Lou Creekmur Detroit Bill Wightkin Chicago Duana Putnam Stan Jones Dick Szymanski Baltimore Norm van Brocklin Bill Howton Green Bay Ron Waller

Rio Granders Dominate Kentucky State In 83 51 Victory

Rio Granders wrapped a two game Kentucky sweep by defeating Kentucky State 83 to 51. Rio led 39 21 at halftime to improve to 7 5 this season while Kentucky State dropped to 6 5. Myers 24 and Curry 20 paced Rio with Parker 15 Dunker 14 contributing. Large 8 Martin 2 and Gossett did not play. Rio hosts Cincinnati Seminary Thursday night.

Grande College Kentucky Kentucky State Rio Myers Curry Gossett Parker Dunker Large Martin

Kingston High Tops Rockwood In Overtime 9-4

In Rockwood Tennessee Kingston High defeated Rockwood High 9 to 4 in overtime after a 4-4 regulation tie. Kingston scored a field goal and three free throws in overtime while Rockwood was hurt by a traveling violation as time expired.

Rockwood Tenn Kingston High Rockwood High Tigers Kingston

One Day's Golfing Nets Pro $12,000

Miami Beach report says Herman Barron won $1200 in a Bayshore pro amateur event after a 67 on a par 72 course. Barron, White Plains club pro, defeated Sam Snead and Ed Furgol, with Pete Cooper of Tampa second and earning $900 in the strictly pro division.

Miami Beach Fla Herman Barron White Plains N. Y Barron Sam Snead Ed Furgol New Yorker Pete Cooper Tampa Cooper

Hounds Edge Ironmen 70 67 in Nelsonville Showdown

Nelsonville Greyhounds jump to an 8-0 first quarter lead and hold on to defeat Jackson Ironmen 70-67. Stufflebean and Keating hit from distance, giving a 20 point halftime cushion as Jackson rallyed late before the Hounds iced the game with key defense. Reserve squad won 40-29 to stay tied for first with Pomeroy and Portage.

Jackson Nelsonville Greyhound Jackson Ironmen Ironmen Hounds Jerry Stufflebean Eddie Keating Clayton Miller Dave Yerian Mike Mitchell Nelsonville Pomeroy Middleport Jack Monk Pups Nelsonville Gfparrr McQuaid Dixon Jackson A'S Lavender Phere Ae Verian Cccescsee Miller Avenstenesse Rhodes Mitchell Eryger

Big Green Next Fee For Ohio U

The Marshall College Big Green, leading the Mid-American Conference, face Ohio University Bobcats in a return game Thursday. Marshall previously beat Ohio 87 to 71, and tickets are sold out with only a small number of general admission seats remaining.

Big Green Ohio U Marshall College Ohio University Bobcats Bobcats Ohio Marshall Jim Johnson Johnson

Ohio U Defeats Morehead in Tough Upstate Clash

Ohio University beat Morehead, handing Marshall one of their two defeats while also facing Georgetown College and Kent State. Coach Jule Rivlin noted Marshall’s bench saw action in the last Decembers meeting and pledged a much tougher game up north as Ohio U has defeated strong teams and is improving.

Ohio U Morehead Marshall Georgetown College Kent State Jule Rivlin Rivlin

Satterfield and Holman Set For Televised 10 Round Scrap

Chicago heavyweight Bob Satterfield 32, aims for his 31st knockout atop Johnny Holman in a 10 round bout televised by ABC at 10 p.m. EST. Satterfield, who fights light on weight by 15 to 20 pounds, has previously beaten Holman in 1954 and also defeated Nino Valdes and Bob Baker to build a 40 19 3 record.

Chicago Bob Satterfield Johnny Holman Satterfield ABC Bob Holman Nino Valdes Bob Baker

Boxing results from Holyoke and Hartford shows multiple bouts

In Holyoke Bobby Cou chesne weighing 130 outpointed Johnny O'Brien weighing 127. In Hartford Billy Lynch weighing 147 knocked out Bobby Robinson weighing 154 in the 3rd round.

Holyoke Mass Bobby Couchesne Johnny O'Brien Boston Hartford Conn Billy Lynch Bobby Robinson Syracuse M. Y

Olson Robinson Scrap Touted for Miami Rematch

Miami may host a rematch between Bobo Olson and Sugar Ray Robinson as promoter Truman Gibson arrives from Chicago to discuss terms. Olson, upset in Chicago on December 9, has a contract for a return bout within 90 days.

San Francisco Miami Fla Bobo Olson Sugar Ray Robinson Truman Gibson International Boxing Club Chicago Olson Sid Flaherty Robinson Kayo

Indictments Against Boxing Guilds and Officers

Two boxing guilds and three officers face indictments for boycott and Sherman Antitrust Act violations. Albert W. Del Monte of Cleveland, president of the Boxing Guild of Ohio, denies the charges. Also named are the International Boxing Guild of New York City leader Charles Johnston and IBG treasurer William Daly of Englewood New Jersey.

Cleveland Albert W. del Monte Boxing Guild of Ohio del Monte Ohio Guild Weer International Boxing Guild of New York City Charles Johnston New York IBG William Daly Englewood N. J

Rules Makers Meet in Annual NCAA Wrestling Session

Los Angeles. The NCAA rules committee opens its annual session Thursday with chairman Fritz Crisler predicting a light challenge. The panel will review about 60 proposed changes to the rule book.

Los Angeles National Collegiate Athletic Assn Fritz Crisler

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