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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1956

Page

13

Point Shatters Ripley Defense In 89 61 Setback

Point Pleasant Big Blacks roll to seventh win in eight after a devastating first half. Willie Call earned a starting nod and scored 20 points, with Don McClintock Denny Wedge and Nelson Hoschar adding 10 in the first half. Ripley used a zone in the second half and outscored the Blacks 42 37 but could not erase the early 23 point gap. The victory featured strong rebounding led by Bill Smith Hoschar and Call. An 48 31 Ripley reserves win preceded the main game.

Willie Call Vikings Jackson County Dick Horton Point Pleasant Call Don McClintock Denny Wedge Nelson Hoschar Bill Smith Hoschar Big Blacks Chapmanville Logan Wahama White Falcons Little Blacks Ripley Reserves

Probation Extended for University of Miami Football

The NCAA Council extended the University of Miami probation for one more year, keeping the Florida school ineligible for NCAA championships. The action, announced at the convention, maintains television controls modeled on the 1955 plan with eight national and five regional telecasts.

Los Angeles University of Miami Florida Ncaa Council Miami Up For Action Today

Hawks Hike Lead Over Celtics in Overtime Loss

The St. Louis Hawks fell 109 to 107 in overtime to Philadelphia as the Warriors expanded their Eastern Division lead with a win over Boston. The Celtics, after a late rally, were beaten 105-89 by Fort Wayne, who moved three games ahead of idle Rochester in the Western Division.

Associated Press St. Louis Hawks Philadelphia Warriors National Basketball Assn Boston Celtics Fort Wayne Pistons Fort Wayne Rochester

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE SECURITY BANK AT ATHENS OHIO

Report details the December 31 1955 condition of The Security Bank at Athens Ohio. It lists assets including cash balances with other banks United States Government obligations and loans and discounts while detailing deposits liabilities and capital accounts. The document includes pledged assets and memoranda reflecting secured deposits and paid in capital amounting to 100 000 dollars.

Athens Ohio Eygrannese United States

College basketball scores and results round up

Kansas State beat Oklahoma State 61 50 while Marquette won 78 76 over Valparaiso. Oklahoma A M 61 Wichita 54. St Josephs Ind 77 Butler 75. Dartmouth 71 Harvard 58. Holy Cross 105 Rhode Island. Seton Hall 84 Xavier 73. Ohio 73 Manhattan 85 Muhlenberg 79. George Washington 78 Wake Forest 74. North Carolina 101 Virginia 65. Duke 63 South Carolina 52. Furman 94 Richmond 85. Memphis State 80 Western Kentucky 64. Rio Grande 83 Kentucky State Morehead 90 Eastern Kentucky 68. Rice 80 Texas Christian 60. SMU 97 Texas A M 68. San Francisco 74 Santa Clara 56. Oregon 53 Washington 51. High School scores include Lancaster Public 54 Lancaster St Mary 53. Wyoming 54 Lockland 44. Berne Union 68 Summit Station 61. Lancaster BIS 78 Rockbridge Somerset 85 Moxahala 53 Thorneville 87 Junction City 79. McLaney 86 New Straitsville 57. South Zanesville 86 Crooksville Hopewell 65. Chandlersville 72 Cumberland Pleasant City 89 Adamsville 78 Byesville 79 Caldwell 60 Pleasantville 66 New Lexington St Aloysius 1 Stockport 62 Bartlett 56 Steubenville 70 Mingo Junction Toronto 58 Steubenville Central 55. NBA Minneapolis 90 Syracuse 79 Fort Wayne 105 Boston 89 Philadelphia 109 St Louis 107 overtime.

Kansas State Oklahoma Marquette Valparaiso Oklahoma A&m Wichita St. Josephs Ind Butler Findlay Ashland Dartmouth Harvard Holy Cross Rhode Island Seton Hall Xavier Ohio Manhattan Muhlenberg Vertime George Washington Wake Forest North Carolina Virginia Duke South Carolina Furman Richmond Wash-Lee Roanoke Memphis State Westernentucky Rio Grande Kentucky State Pleasant City Adamsville Byesville Caldwell Pleasantville New Lexington St. Aloysius Stockport Bartlett Steubenville Mingo Junction

Straight Ball Advice for Spares from ABC Masters Champion

The piece explains how to use a straight ball for picking up spares with precise timing and wrist action. It notes the 1-3 pocket angle, explains avoiding mid lane strikes as luck, and highlights the straight ball as accurate for spares, while stressing basic release timing and coordination.

Butte Signs Streza as Playing Manager for Pioneer Club

Butte Montana announced John Streza of Alliance a longtime pro since 1938 will serve as playing manager of the new Butte Pioneer League team. Robert O Regan business manager made the appointment public.

Butte Mont John Streza Alliance

Wahama Breaks Fast Coast To 75-57 Win

Wahama's White Falcons sprinted to a 39-9 first-quarter lead and rolled to a 75-57 victory over the Putnam Countians. Center Joe Ford led with 25 points, the team had four players in double figures, while Winfield Generals’ Walls scored 27. Coach Ralph Sayre shuffled defenses and lineups late.

Mason—Wahama White Falcons Winfield Generals Putnam Countians Joe Ford Ralph Sayre Falcons Bob Oliver Jim Roush Jack Paugh Generals Walls Wahama Ee Oliver Thevenin Eee See

Ohio U wrestlers open dual schedule on road trip

Ohio University wrestling team launches at Bowling Green Friday and at Findlay College Saturday aiming for at least one win. Coach Fred Schleicher expects similar foes as last year with a cautious note on Findlay, mentioning a new heavyweight. potential lineup shifts include Terry Clovis contending for a spot and Tom Nevits recovering from a muscle pull.

Ohio U Bowling Green Findlay College Findley Fred Schleicher Findlay Schleicher Ohio State Falcons Terry Clovis Jon Weins Weins Columbus Tom Nevits Marshall College

Rizzuto Shuns Specs for Stronger Eyes

New York Yankee shortstop Phil Rizzu says his eyesight is stronger than ever and he will not wear glasses in spring training. He, 37, noted his vision is better than normal and he plans no changes despite a partial-season role last year.

New York Phil Rizzuto New York Yankee Rizzuto

Conley Signs 1956 Braves Contract in Milwaukee

Gene Conley of Milwaukee says he is very satisfied with his 1956 Braves deal and starts fresh with spring training. The right hander reportedly signed for 15000 dollars, matching last year’s pay after a shoulder separation cut his 1955 season short on August 19 with an 11 7 record.

Milwaukee Gene Conley Braves

Hoppy Cassady Receives H40C Car License

Ohio State All-America halfback Hopalong Cassady earns the special 1956 Ohio car license H40C. The initials are his, and the number mirrors the back of his college football jersey.

Columbus Howard Hopalong Cassady Ohio State

Perez Defends World Flyweight Title in Buenos Aires

Pascual Perez unbeaten in 25 fights defends his world flyweight title against Leo Espinosa of the Philippines in Buenos Aires. First world title bout ever held in the Argentine capital unfolds with Perez aiming to extend his perfect record.

Buenos Aires Argentina Pascual Perez Leo Espinosa Philippines

Donkey Basketball Game Set at Mechanicsburg School

Mechanicsburg School will host a donkey basketball game Friday at 7 30 p m announced by Principal Ray mond A Lee. The event aims to entertain students and raise funds for school activities.

Mechanicsburg Raymond A. Lee

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