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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1958

Page

10

Ohio Gridmen on Nation's 11

Scholastic Magazines named four Ohio high school football players to its 80 member team. Fullback Bobby Ferguson of Troy center Jack Wallace of Middletown guard Owenshby Pierson of Akron South and tackle Ron Skufka of Cleveland Benedictine earned spots on the national squad.

New York Ohio Bobby Ferguson Troy Jack Wallace Middletown Owenshby Pierson Akron South Ron Skufka Cleveland Benedictine

Eight-Game Scholastic Speedway Lights Up Local Courts

Eight-area high school games fill the night with SECAL and Buckeye league matchups. Racine visits Middleport as a 9-1 Tornadoes squad seeks edge over Meigs County. Jackson heads to Oak Hill. Chauncey faces Rutland. Ripley meets Wahama. McArthur hosts Allensville. Belpre visits Eastern and Glouster travels to New Lexington in Muskingum Valley action.

SECUL Middleport Jackson SECAL Jackson Ironmen Oak Hill Chauncey Blue Devils Rutland Chauncey Ripley Wahama West Virginia Falcons McArthur Allensville Belpre Glouster New Lexington Rio Grande Coalton Eastern Belore Kgger Creek Hamden Racine Windsor Hannon Trace Crooksville Roseville North Gallia Blackfork

Angles by Andy Cage Coach Man of Many Faces

A portrait of a basketball coach as nervous, confident and combative. The piece blends humor and reverence, depicting a sartorial figure who manages discipline, emotion, and strategy while balancing family time and a demanding season. It frames him as both critic and ally to his team.

Cage Niagara Falls Hades

Bowling results and standings from local leagues

Scores list teams such as Gibson Sinclair, Pioneers, Shooters and Nite Stars with weekly results. Top bowlers include Snider and Whitlatch. standings show Royal McBEE Leagues, Thursday Night League leaders and high team/triple scores. Details cover multiple venues, players and match outcomes.

Snider Ae Eee Souteey Blacas McKinnish Wickham Wood Royal McBee Leagues Owls Uptowners Eceem Pioneers Mach Buckeye B. Whitlatch B.whitlatch D. Ray J. Riley B. Friedrich B. Butts K. Cope J. Matheny J. Cope S. Shafer B. Mechem D. McMullen

Cage Schedule Tuesday Night Highlights

Chauncey visits Rutland and Jackson travels to Oak Hill as nine high school cage games fill Tuesday night. Rio Grande hosts Coalton while Ripley meets Wahama and Eastern faces Belore with more matchups across the region.

Gallipolis eighth graders win first two-season cage game

Gallipolis eighth graders under Coach Bob McCollins beat Oak Hill 40-39 in overtime at Washington School. The regular game ended 35-35 before a free throw by Bob Armstrong decided the outcome. Their seventh graders also defeated Oak Hill 37-28 in a double header.

Gallipolis Bob McCollins Washington Oak Hill Athens Pomeroy Bob Armstrong McCollins Andy Gilmore

Middletown Tops Ohio Five in Season Poll

Middletown's Middies led by Jerry Lucas, 6 10, continued their winning streak with 11-0 after defeats of Springfield 83 51 and Lima 67 54. Lucas boosted his career totals as Ohio’s top junior varsity star while facing a brewing showdown with Hamilton in Cincinnati Gardens.

Columbus Middletown Mighty Middies Ohio Paul Walker Jerry Lucas Associated Press Sports Writers Lanasnae Middies Springfield Lima Hamilton Cincinnati Gardens Lucas Butler County Zanesville Cleveland East Teach Toledo Scott Columbus North Canton McKiney Youngstown South Toledo Macomber Canton South

Dees Extends Big Ten Scoring Lead

Indiana ace Archie Dees has widened his Big Ten scoring lead with 273 points in 11 games for a 24.8 average. Michigan's Pete Tillotson remains second with 234 points in 12 games.

Chicago Indiana Archie Dees Dees Michigan Pete Tillotson Tillotson Ind Mich

Glenford Top Class A In-Striking Form And News

Glenford rides a 13 game win streak and 150 of 169 overall during Don Rushing’s seven season run. Coalton, Sabina and other unbeaten or top rated teams shake up Class A while Middletown eyes a third straight crown behind Jerry Lucas. Columbiana Clippers, reemerging under Rich Berryman, loom as a strong Class A challenger.

Glenford Don Rushing Coalton Sabina Columbiana Goshen Union Hartford Bristol New Boston Lancaster St. Mary Middletown Jerry Lucas Jerry Pomeroy Toledo St. Francis Salem Poland Cadiz St. Clairsville Cleveland St. Ignatius Ironton Youngstown Chaney Liberty Bexley Dayton Belmont Columbiana Clippers Rich Berryman Clippers Johnny Cabas Salem Menot

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