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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1955

Page

9

Toledo Hands Ohio University 79 69 Defeat

Toledo's Eddie Melvin led a 55 percent shooting night to upset Ohio University 79 to 69 at the Men's Gym. Jim Ray scored 39 for Toledo, while Ohio U's star Captain held to one field goal. OU fell from a second place tie with a 4-2 conference mark.

Jack Gilbert Toledo Eddie Melvin Ohio University Melvin Jim Snyder Bobcats Bonnie St. Bonaventure Ohio U Snyder Rockets Jim Ray Ray Marshall Walt Walowac Morrison Ponyt Fred Moore Henry Pell Bob Strawser Dick Garrison Ohio VII Ohio Buckeye Rocket Duquesne Duke Gerrieeh Encocn Oppenheimer Mene TE Shen Sifft . PO Shnewsn Ipee G ‘Stoneburner Cua Das Sikoieina Wisniewski Buneta Guttman

Skyhawks top OU freshmen 80 64 in tuneup game

Lockbourne's Skyhawks defeated Ohio University's freshmen 80 to 64 in a preliminary to the OU Toledo collegiate clash. Al Aspen scored 22 points and 6 foot 7 Bill McCulum contributed 18 as the Air Force squad pulled away late. Dick Doran led Bobkittens with 15 and Larry Willems added.

Lockbourne Skyhawks Ohio University Ou-Toledo Bobkittens Air Force al Aspen Skyhawk Bill McCulum Dick Doran Larry Willems

Saddler Triumphs Over Perez In Four Rounds

Sandy Saddler, hailed as featherweight king by New York, stopped Lulu Perez of Brooklyn in four rounds in Boston. Saddler, 28, nailed Perez with a left hook in the fourth, sending Perez to the canvas for the count at 14. Saddler’s record stood at 138 wins with 12 losses and two draws as the bout followed a vacant title declaration by the National Boxing Association and a plan for a Feb 2 defense against Teddy Davis in New York.

Boston New York Sandy Saddler Lulu Perez Brooklyn Lethal Lulu Saddler Teddy Red Top Sandy National Boxing Assn Saddler-Davis Rocky Marciano Archie Moore Mary Sanders Ed. Sanders Sanders Los Angeles Willie James

Patterson targets Rex La in February heavyweight bout

Floyd Patterson the 20 year old former Golden Gloves champion stopped Don Grant in 1 13 of the fifth at Brooklyn Eastern Parkway and earlier stopped Willie Troy in five at Madison Square Garden. Parkway matchmaker Tenny Brenner says Patterson may meet Rex La for a February 14 or 21 date after a one sided win and an eight count knockdown.

Floyd Patterson Brooklyn Don Grant Los Angeles Eastern Parkway Willie Troy Madison Square Garden Rex la Tenny Brenner Parkway Barney Felix Patterson

Dodgers Seek Early Contract Signings In Baseball Derby

Brooklyn Dodgers push to lock in players as Junior Gilliam signs for about 13000. Vic Wertz Agganis Robinson and Mays comment on futures while other clubs like Boston Baltimore seek deals with key stars. Gilliam heightens pace toward Hodges and Furillo signings.

New York Brooklyn Dodgers Junior Gilliam Brooks Gil Hodges Carl Furillo Illiam Vic Wertz Cleveland Agganis Boston Red Sox Jackie Robinson Dodger

Rote Rejects Canada Offers to Reup with Packers

Houston born Tobin Rote quarterback for the Green Bay Packers signed a two year deal after turning down Canadian pro clubs. He cited high regard for coach Liz Blackburn the Packers one game per week schedule and a salary increase. Rote 26 will be 27 next Tuesday and has set six all time Green Bay passing records since joining the team.

Houston Tobin Rote Green Bay Packers Packers Rice Institute Green Bay Liz Blackburn Rote

City League Swearingens Triumph Over Messenger

The Swearingens defeated Messenger 86 to 23 in a city league game. Kasiers posted 57 and McBee added 2 for Nelsonville Eagles, while National Guard S4 contributed to the win.

Swearingens Messenger Kasiers McBee Nelsonville Eagles National Guard

Ohio college cage results and scattered scores

Ohio University 69 beat Marshall 86 while Kent State 69 edged Steubenville 76. Other games include Kentucky State 68 over Wilberforce Rio Grande 64 and Ashland (Ky) 64 over Waynesburg 39. LSU 62 defeated Georgia Tech 96 and Iowa 92 over Illinois 46. Michigan State 79 topped Northwestern 93 and Purdue 48 over Wisconsin 57. Colorado 91 beat Oklahoma 42.

Ohio Ocollege Toledo Ohio University Marshall Kent State Steubenville Waynesburg Kentucky State Wilberforce Kentucky LSU Georgia Tech State Mississippi W. Va. Tech Beckley Iowa Illinois Indiana Michigan State Northwestern Purdue Wisconsin Butler Colorado Oklahoma

Rights to Fishing Debated in Sandusky Bay Bill

Ohio House sees passage of an agreed measure to curb nets in Sandusky Bay reducing a one mile band where commercial nets are prohibited. The bill defines a seine and seeks to protect hook and line fishing, with orange buoys marking noncommercial zones and safeguards to avoid baring legal fishing.

Columbus Sandusky Bay Lake Erie Ohio House Ethel G. Swanbeck Aaron Elton Lahr R-Sandusky William F. Roskar Ottawa J. K. Weaver Huron Leslie Burge R-Lorain Dailey R. Turner

Sid Gillman Quiets Rams Rumor at Cincinnati

Cincinnati football coach Sid Gillman denied leaving the University of Cincinnati for the Los Angeles Rams. He told Dan Reeves he is not a candidate and his future is tied to the Bearcats. Gillman, 43, has coached UC six years and seeks a new contract.

Cincinnati Sid Gillman University of Cincinnati Los Angeles Rams Dan Reeves Rams Hampton Pool Gillman Reeves Bearcats Bud Wilkinson Oklahoma

Les Amies Sunday School Event at Methodist Church

The Laurleville class hosted a Sunday gathering at the Methodist Church with Miss Celesta Hoy as hostess. Mrs. Egan was elected president, with Mrs. Hugh Poling as vice president and Mrs. McClelland as secretary treasurer. Margaret Chilcote will teach the class. Contest winners were Mrs. Carl Swackhammer, Mrs. McClelland and Mrs. Grace Dumm.

Laurelville Methodist Church Celesta Hoy Egan Hugh Poling McClelland Margaret Chilcote Carl ‘Swackhammer Grace Dumm

U B Ladies Aid Meeting At Mrs Harmon Home

The U B Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Dartha Harmon with attendees Mrs. John Farmer Mrs. Helen Taylor and Mrs. Gloria McRoberts present at the gathering.

U. B Ladies Aid Dartha Harmon John Farmer Helen Taylor Gloria McRoberts

Wildcats Maintain Poll Lead Amid Ranked Teams Shakeup

Kentucky retains the No 1 position in the AP weekly college basketball poll with 926 points and 55 first place votes. San Francisco rises to third, Duquesne up to fifth, and Maryland makes the biggest jump from 11th to sixth after beating N C State.

Kentucky Associated Press Wildcats San Francisco Dons la Salle Pennsylvania Duquesne St. Francis Maryland N. C. State Illinois Missouri George Washington Utah UCLA Bees G. Bees Sccocsaan Casennhaeunes Washington Ted Nenenineen Minnesota Marquette Holy Croes Vanderbilt Lowe Texas Christian A Ae Niagara Dle

Pro Bigwig Looks North

Wellington Mara of the New York Giants says Canadian football is an untapped talent source for the NFL. He argues that Americans have overlooked Canadian players who could excel in the United States and flatly challenges the notion that Canadians lack sincerity in signing them.

New York Canada United States NFL Wellington Mara New York Giants

Kluska Ends Coaching Ties

Cincinnati based former Xavier University head coach Ed Kluska resigns from coaching after 14 years and plans to enter private business. He cites regret but plans to stay in Cincinnati with relatives and friends. Musketeer teams previously posted two wins in ten early games under his tenure.

Cincinnati Ed Kluska Xavier University Kluska Seanee

LSU Prospect Dom Merle Emerges From Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs native Dom Merle a six foot guard and 23 year old Army veteran is highlighted as a promising freshman on LSU's basketball squad. His background and quick development position him for early college impact in Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State Dom Merle Army Saratoga Springs N. Y

Iowa Stuns Illinois. Iowa Ties for First in Big Ten

Iowa defeated Illinois 92 80 to climb into a first place tie with Minnesota as Indiana moved up in the standings. Iowa erased a 14 point halftime deficit led by Bob George Les Hawthorne and Don Schmidt. Kentucky narrowly beat LSU while Vanderbilt upset the league leaders. Wisconsin beat Butler and Colorado stayed tied for the lead with Iowa State beating the Cyclones 73 72.

Indiana Michigan State Iowa Ilinois Hawkeyes Minnesota Tories Illinois Purdue Clint Bob George Les Hawthorne Don Schmidt Kentucky Luisiana State Norm Magee Joe Fahey Lau Vanderbilt Commodores Colorado Rh Heant Iowa State Ames Cyclones William and Mary Virginia Tech Wineconsin Butler

Cards Pull Screen So Musial Can Hit 'em Now

Sports editor Gayle Talbot reports on the St. Louis Cardinals screening the right field at Sportsman's Park to aid Stan Musial’s chase of Babe Ruth’s home run record. The 33 foot screen alters the park’s dimensions, with prior years lacking such protection, while Ted Kluszewski’s long blow at Crosley Field is noted.

Gayle Talbot New York St. Louis Cardinals Sportsman's Park Stan Musial Babe Ruth Cincinnati Crosley Field Ted Kluszewski Sportsman’s Park Ruth St Louis Bill Dinneen

Freeman Leads Big Ten Scoring Pace In Week Update

Robin Freeman of Ohio State maintains the conference scoring lead with 332 points in 12 games. Don Schlundt of Indiana follows with 2746 season average and 332 points in 12 games, while Dick Garmaker of Minnesota climbs to third with 297 points in 12 games. Frank Ehmann of Northwestern stands at 21.7 with 217 points in 10 games, as Dick Cable of Wisconsin slips to fifth with 214 average.

Chicago Robin Freeman Ohio State Freeman Don Schlundt Jan Schlundt Dick Garmaker Cable

Pro Bowl Game Set With Shaw and Trimble Coaching

Los Angeles hosts the Pro Bowl with Buck Shaw directing the West and Jim Trimble leading the East in the all star contest. The East and West squads feature top NFL players from the Eagles and 49ers as the game approaches.

Los Angeles NEA Buck Shaw San Francisco 49Ers Jim Trimble Philadelphia Eagles

Lane shuns deals with Gabe in Cincinnati visit

Frank Lane, GM of the Chicago White Sox, stopped in Cincinnati and did not pursue trades with Gabe Paul of the Reds. Lane recalled past moves including Fay Jablonski, Gerry Staley, Jim Greengrass, Gus Bell, and others, and commented that Gabe ought to have a license to steal.

Cincinnati Frank Lane Chicago White Sox Gabe Paul Cincinnati Redlegs Gabe Red Jim Greengrass New York Yankee Gus Bell Pittsburgh Pirates Fay Jablonski Gerry Staley St. Louis Cardinals Jablonski Pgg Johnny Cubs

Mix Corn Stuffing for Roast Chicken Delights Flavor

A simple blend of drained canned kernel corn with moist bread stuffing elevates roast chicken. The mix adds moisture and a subtle corn sweetness to the stuffing, improving flavor.

Kristof Leads Qualifiers at Bowling Meet

Kristof, a 19 year old bowling instructor, tops the men's qualifiers while Norma Jane Porkes and Merie Mathews lead the women’s standings. Richard of Parsons Kansas and Billy Weil of St Louis challenge for top spots as 12 game totals soar with 1371 for Kristof. Qualifying resumes today with 16 finals slots per division and the championship set for next Sunday night.

Chicago Joe Kristof Agrapher Jenes Kristof Carl Richard Parsons, Kan Billy Weil St Loonuis Richard Pine Weiu Norma Jane Porkes New Orleans Merie Mathews Long Beach Womver Tvisions Don

Ohio Representatives Hire OSU Gridders

In Columbus the Ohio House hired OSU football players Howard Hopalong Cassaday as a page for the current session. Cassady is married with a son. Earlier OSU quarterback Dave Leggett, Dick Hilimski, and Francis Machinsky were hired as page aides for the Senate.

Columbus Ohio State University Ohio General Ohio House of Sesommneetives Howard Hopalong Cassaday Cassady Cassaday OSU Dave Leggett Dick Hilimski Francis Machinsky Senate

Ohio high school basketball top ten reshaped by upsets

The Associated Press top ten Ohio high school boys basketball poll shows shifting power as Hamilton and Middletown drop in standings while Findlay climbs to fourth. Lockland Wayne leads amid a wave of Class A contenders with strong resumes. Vienna and Leach from Alliance/Vienna and Huston of Newark gain attention for outstanding seasons as spring races loom.

Columbus Associated Press Ohio Butler County Hamilton Middletown Ita Portemouths Trojans Columbeas Ttt Findlay Canton McKinney Clase Lockland Wayne Mme Atest Ineinnate Eider Vienna New Lexington Ut Aloysius Hee Aleve Ton Tex Leech Vienna Larry Huston George Swank

Fights Last Night Feature Several Upsets Across Cities

World featherweight champion Sandy Saddler stopped Lala Peres in 4 rounds in Brooklyn while Floyd Patterson stopped Don Grant in 5 in Brooklyn. Mile Savage outpointed Moses Ward in Detroit, and Parl Walls beat Jimmy Salde in New York.

Boston Sandy Saddler Itl New York Lala Peres Brooklyn

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