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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1958

Page

10

Lubanski Leads All-Star Bowling Day With 900 Series

Eddie Lubanski of Detroit set a record with three consecutive 900 four game series and a 910 in the fourth, boosting his day 16 game average to 236 plus. Don Carter surged to second after a 968 series, while Marion Turash topped the women with 3713 points and Sylvia Vene trailed in eighth game points.

Minneapolis Eddie Lubanski Detroit Lubanski Peterson Don Carter St. Louis Carter Joe Joseph Lansing Mich Marion Turash Brooklyn N. Y Sylvia Vene Philadelphia

Ohio U swimmers gear up for first dual at Pitt

Ohio University prepares for its season opener against Pittsburgh as coach Bob Bartels eyes peak fitness and a decisive win. Co Captain Dave Costill and Al Lephart anchor the Bobcats with divers led by Mac Morrison Ralph Sommers and Don Stuchel, while sprinters and stroke specialists pepper the lineup. Iowa’s Jim Gibbons tops the Big Ten in football receptions with 26 catches for 376 yards and three TDs.

Ohio University Oumermen Bobcats Pitt Panthers Pittsburgh Cats Panthers Bob Bartels Dave Costill Hobie Billingsley Mac Morrison Ralph Sommers Don Stuchel Bartels al Lephart Tom Burns Don Dowd Jim Forsythe Bob Kinney Dan O’gara Don Hunt Tom Lipps Bob Eastman Bob Cappolino Bruce Tompkin Ernie Maglischo Bob Merkle Bobcat Force Iowa Jim Gibbons Big Ten

Public road vacating petition in Stewart village Athens County

Notice states a public road vacation petition under Ohio law filed January 6 1998 with Athens County Board of Commissioners by 17 freeholders. It describes a lot line route in Stewart unincorporated village and sets viewing and hearing dates January 22 1958 at 1 9 pm and January 29 1958 at 10 00 am at the Board of County Commissioners office Court House Athens Ohio.

State of Ohio Board of County Commissioners Stewart Athens Jefferson &Street Jefferson Street Ihete Road Hearn Said Road Board of County Londtowers Court House Board of County J. W. Whaley

March of Dimes bowling event draws 108 entries

The Athens division hosts the March of Dimes Bowling Sweepstakes with 108 entries and a 1 p.m. Sunday roll off planned. Men's winners include David Strawn 679, Glen Fiscus 664, Dan Merrick Sr 645, Stanley McKinnis 636. Widdoes leads Women with a 590 series.

Athens Bill A. Riley David Strawn Glen Fiscus Dan Merrick Stanley D. McKinnis Widdoes Nelsonville

Bobcats Visit Western Michigan In Kalamazoo Showdown

Ohio University travels to Kalamazoo to face winless Western Michigan in the Mid American Conference. Broncos top scorer Edgar Blair averages 21.8 points while teammate Bill Waun and guards Dennis Tepe and Bob Anderson pace the visitors.

Ohio University Western Michigan Kalamazoo Broncos Jim Snyder Snyder Edgar Blair Joseph Hoy Bill Waun Paul Hendricks Dennis Tepe Blair Kyle McAuley Dave Scott Bob Peters Jerry Wolf Bob Anderson

Widow Creed Named Harness Horse of the Year

The Ohio district of the United States Trotting Association named Widower Creed a 5 year old pacer the 1957 Ohio Harness Horse of the Year with 184 points. McKinley Kirk and Walter J. Michael were re elected to three year terms as Ohio Directors, unopposed.

Columbus Ohio United States Creed USTA McKinley Kirk Washington Court House Walter J. Michael Bucyrus

Boxing Results From Coast to Coast Include Wide Splits

In Los Angeles Alvaro Gutierrez defeated L. C. Morgan in an earlier 144 unit bout while in Portland Phil Moyer stopped Jimmy Martinez in 158 winning 10 rounds. Idaho saw Roque Maravilla stop Dick Lane, and Revere’s Jackson Brown drew with Guy LeConte in Boston.

Los Angeles Alvaro Gutierrez Mexico City L. C. Morgan Youngstown Ohio Portland Ore Phil Moyer Jimmy Martinez Phoenix Boise Idaho Roque Maravilla Nampa Dick Lane Revere Mass Jackson Brown Boston Guy Leconte Malden, Drew

Rice Owl King Hill Shines as Football Triple Threat

Houston report on King Hill of Rice University who excelled as ball carrier kicker passer and interceptor during the 1957 season. Hill led Rice with 47 points and 17 placements in 22 attempts, also contributing on punts and kickoffs.

Houston Tex King Hill Rice Owl Star

Nelsonville 1925-26 champs remembered by old timers

Nelsonville basketball under Coach Eddie Stoltz defeated Athens twice by 19-18. Players named include Carl Campbell Wen dell Howell Paul Hudson Blake Mechem Meade Whyte Earl Washburn Harry West Chick Kennard Lee Voight and Jimmy Bowers. Blake Mechem sank the winning basket for Nelsonville in the first 19-18 game and Meade Whyte scored the last second winner in Athens.

Athens Messenger Nelsonville Athens Eddie Stoltz Portsmouth Carl “Hump” Campbell Wendell “Wockle” Howell Paul Mutt” Hudson Blake Mechem Meade Whyte Earl Washburn Harry West Charles “Chick” Kennard Lee Voight Jimmy Bowers Hump Campbell

Basilio Robinson Rematch Set for Chicago Stadium

Carmen Basilio and Sugar Ray Robinson prepare for a March 25 rematch at Chicago Stadium with a projected indoor gate of $500,000 from a 22 000 attendance. The bout follows Basilio's September upset and features high TV and rights proceeds with each fighter earning a share from gate and media deals.

Chicago Carmen Basilio Sugar Ray Robinson Chicago Stadium Robinson Basilio

Crucial Contests Highlight SEQAL Athens County League Night

Eight SECUL teams in action with top leaders clashing in Athens district. Pomeroy hosts the Panthers against Athens Bulldogs as Gallipolis visits Nelsonville to meet winless Greyhounds. Wellston and Jackson clash as Logan hosts Middleport in a league with key scoring battles. ACL play also featured in the schedule.

Seqal Athens County League Athens SECUL Pomeroy Panther Five Dan Gerous Athens Bulldogs Gallipolis Blue Devils Nelsonville Greyhounds Gallipolis Logan Middleport Gene Morgan Jackson Wellston Buchtel Trimble Albany Ames-Bern Rome-Canaan the Plains Waterloo Harrisonville Coolville Rutland McArthur Chauncey McConnelsville Glouster Racine Belpre Hamden Allensville Wilton Zaleski Wahama Eastern Coalton Southwestern Rio Grande Hannan Trace North Gallia Kyger Creek Stockport Point Pleasant St. Albans Mid-American Ohio U Western Michigan Bowling Green Miami Panthers Bulldogs

Flyers Down Oklahoma City 75 to 60 in Dayton rout

Dayton used a fast breaking offense to topple Oklahoma City 75 60 as Hubert Reed led the Chiefs with 15 of 18 free throws while Capital University star Mike Outcast set a new scoring record with 49 points in Lutherans 110 49 win over Denison.

Mike Outcast Fairfield County Capital University Lutherans Denison Outcast Bob Bernlohr Anderson Ind Capital Oklahoma City Chiefs Dayton Hubert Reed Flyers Oklahoma City

Curtice Named Stanford Grid Coach From Utah

Stanford hires Cactus Jack Curtice as head football coach for five years with naming announced in Stanford California. Curtice remarks on seeking a big-time operation and takes over duties after moving from Utah on March 1. Salary rumored around 17 000 dollars plus 2000 for leadership at summer camp.

Stanford Calif Cactus Jack Curtice University of Utah Curtice Salt Lake City Utah Chuck Taylor Taylor

Athens Eyes Pomeroy Battle For SECAL Lead

Athens and Pomeroy clash as the SECAL unbeaten Panthers seek to extend a 6-0 league mark against a 5-1 Bulldogs. Johnson and McConkey lead scorers, with Lausche boosting Athens inside and Hawthorne Zirkle Folmer anchoring Pomeroy’s balanced attack.

Pomeroy TY. Johnson Athens Gary McConkey Johnson McConkey

Athens Guard Team To Play Hotshots In Armory Rivalry

The Pomeroy Hotshots, a squad of former Pomeroy-Middleport stars, meet the Athens unit of the Ohio National Guard at the Athens Armory on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Hys. Co. 2nd Bn. 166th Inf RCT quintet is boosted by ex area players Don Poling and Paul Brown.

Pomeroy Pomeroy - Middleport Athens Ohio National Guard Hys. Co Don Poling Paul Brown

NHL Scores Show Montreal Defeats Toronto and Detroit Beats Chicago

Montreal defeated Toronto 5 to 2 and New York edged Boston 3 to 2 while Detroit won 3 to 2 over Chicago. No games are scheduled Friday.

NHL Montreal Toronto New York Boston Detroit Chicago Friady

McGoon Named Jackson Captain

Dan Evans won the Most Valuable gridder and best offensive lineman awards at the Jackson High School Ironman Football banquet. Don McGoon was elected 1958 pigskin captain with 38 letters awarded and 22 letter-winners planned for 1958. John Brickels spoke as principal speaker, assisted by Harold Rolph as guest referee.

Jackson Dan Evans Jackson High School Don McGoon Jim Keadle John Brickels Miami University Harold Rolph Ironton

College Scores Spark Big Wins Across Matches

Dayton beat Oklahoma City 75 60 Steubenville 71 58 Capital 116 62 Wilmington Ohio 82 48 Brandeis 84 71 West Va Tech 127 80 Furman 70 Florida 75 Miami 70 Texas 73 New Mexico 55 Denver 55 Montana 53 Air Force 55 Eastern N M 54 Cincinnati 124 Minneapolis 108 Syracuse 112 St Louis 96 Detroit 113 Philadelphia 108

Dayton Oklahoma City Steubenville Mt. St. Marys Capital Denison Wilmington Ohio Cedarville Brandeis Bates West Va

Balloon Eyeshade Proposed to Shield Dodgers at Coliseum

A plan suggests a 50 foot balloon over the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to shade home plate and protect batters from sun. Contractor Van Harris showed a drawing positioning the balloon at the west end with cables and winches, costing about 100000 dollars, offset by advertising space on the balloon.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers Memorial Coliseum Dodgers Coliseum Commission van Harris Arcadia Commission Harris

Three Giants Set Records In 1957 Season

New York Giants players set multiple club marks in 1957 led by Ben Agajanian who kicked a 50 yard field goal and extended his consecutive extra point streak to 80. He surpassed Ken Strong in total extra points 162 to 147. Frank Gifford led scoring with 35 touchdowns. Kyle Rote set a new record with 25 career touchdown receptions as he passed Frank Liebel.

Giants NEW York New York Football Giants Ben Agajanian Ken Strong Strong Frank Gifford Bill Pascal Gifford Kyle Rote Frank Liebel

Larry Wilson nets 100th AHL goal for Bisons vs Rochester

Buffalo Bisons star Larry Wilson scored his 100th American Hockey League goal in a game against the Rochester Americans, marking a milestone in his professional career.

Larry Wilson Buffalo Bisons Rochester

HV Sportsman Club Meets Friday Night

The Hocking Valley Sportsman Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the clubhouse on Radford Rd Members will discuss plans for a field trial in February Guests Everett Ridge district wildlife supervisor and Mark White fishery division will attend and show wildlife films

Hocking Valley

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