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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1956

Page

12

Miami Smothers Ohio 99-70 To Stay in MAC Race

Miami Redskins overpowered Ohio University 99-70 to stay within striking distance of Marshall in the Mid American Conference title chase. Don Barnette sparked Miami with early baskets as the lead grew to 25 in the second half, while Ohio struggled to 29 percent shooting and 72-53 rebounding deficit. Albers and Ellis led Miami with 18 and 14 points respectively, and Moore topped Ohio with 19 points in the loss. Ohio’s next game is at Bowling Green.

Miami Smothers Ohio Oxford Miami Redskins Ship Ohio University Bill Rohr Don Barnette Fami Western Reserve Marshall Bobcats Jim Snyder Snyder Ron Albers Ron Ellis Wayne Embry Albers Fred Moore Moore Dick Garrison Bowling Green Griesheimer F Evans C Silt Garrison Peter Morrison Williams Tudor Weinbrecht Kennon Fox Barnette Tae Orzech Kaefer

Italy's Access to Sled Run Sparks Olympic Row

A minor squabble over access to the Cortina d Ampezzo bobsled run grew into a bitter dispute as visiting teams protested that Italy was allowed extra practice time. Art Tyler of Rochester noted the IOC mishandled practice runs while foreign entrants, including Britain and Sweden, lack comparable facilities. The final races begin January 27 with Italy in a favored role.

Cortina D'Ampezlo Aly International Olympic Committee Italy Art Tyler Rochester N. Y Committee Tyler United States Britain Sweden

Rangers Tie Black Hawks Tie for Top Spot in NHL

The New York Rangers, once expected to finish near the bottom, earned a 2-2 tie with the Chicago Black Hawks to stay within six points of the Montreal Canadiens, who lead the league. Montreal’s lead stands at seven points.

New York Rangers National Hockey League Montreal Canadiens Chicago Black Haws Montreal

Bearcats Triumph Over Xavier In Tough 14 Point Win

Cincinnati Bearcats, 11-2, defeated Xavier 71 to 46 before 12,100 fans as Dave Plunkett led with 22 points. Xavier started strong with a 10-0 run but faded late, allowing Cincinnati to surge and secure an eighth straight victory.

Associated Ress Cincinnati Tory Jencockethll Marte Dave Plunkett Xavier Aer Musketeer Norally Nuuana Red Devils Wilton Jim Cremeans Rutland Grr Cremans Bartrum Eads Higsel Carson Schoonover Dugan Orp Penn Munster H. Collins Thacker Shank Wright Collins Faylor Rutland Holmes Ma Pratt

Butler County Re Gallipolis Slips To No 7 Rio 10th in B Circles

Canton McKinley tops Ohio football and Stark County dominates high school basketball poll. The Associated Press ranking shows Butler County leaders, Timken and South strong in Class A and B, with Newark and St Mary among top rivals. Wilshire, Gallipolis, and Akron South appear in the mixed standings as 18 editors rate the region.

Fritz Mowell Columbus Butler Coun Ohio Canton McKinley Stark Stark County Associated Press Columbus East Middletown Hamilton Butler Canton Timken Canton South Newark Portsmouth Gallipolis Akron South Alliance Aviators Wilshire Columbus St. Mary

Wellston Falls To Chillicothe in Blowout Second Quarter

In a regional game, Chillicothe dominated Wellston with a strong second period sparked by Zopoums, sealing a decisive lead. Wellston struggled to respond as Chillicothe built a sizable advantage and controlled the pace through much of the quarter.

Wellston Zopoums Chilli

College Cage Scores Mixed From East to Midwest

Cincinnati crushed Xavier 71 to 0 while 66 Western Reserve fell 83 to 61 at Case. Hiram beat Fenn 2 to 0 and Oberlin routed Otterbein 17 to 5. Miami and Ohio universities posted high totals as Cedarville edged Defiance and Findlay toppled Muskingum. Holy Cross beat Dartmouth 81 to 67 as Colgate and Hobart posted wins. Niagara triumphed 56 to 8 over Toronto while St Bonaventure led Sampson FB 10. Connecticut and New Hampshire split, Virginia beat William and Mary 81, East Tennessee State defeated David Lipscomb.

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NBA Scores From The Week

NBA results show Oston edging Fort Wayne 91 to 85 and New York defeating Rochester 112 to 107. In Minneapolis 97 beat St. Louis 86 in a tight matchup.

NBA Oston Fort Wayne New York Rochester Inneapolis St. Louis

Skaters compete for crown at WAVOS Swiss international

Skaters from 14 nations begin the four day Swiss international championships in WAVOS. Sixty nine skaters entered. The United States fields two members Ken Henry of Chicago and Don McDermott of Englewood Cliffs New Jersey who finished first and second in the 1952 Olympic 500 meter event.

Wavos Switzerland Katers United States Ken Henry Chicago Don McDermott Englewood Cliffs N. J

Frankie Ormer Named Head Coach of the 49ers

Frankie Ormer, star quarterback and backfield coach of the San Francisco 49ers, has been named head coach of the team. He succeeds Red Strader, who was fired at the end of last season. Albert first gained national prominence as a two time All American quarterback at Stanford University.

Frankie Ormer San Francisco 49Ers Ead 49Ers Red Strader Albert Stanford University

Saddler Faces Elorde In Featherweight Title Bid

Sandy Saddler, 32, challenges Flash Elorde for the featherweight crown at the Cow Palace. Promoter predicts a small gate, TV coverage begins at 10 p.m. EST. Saddler's record stands at 142 victories with 100 knockouts in 150 fights. Elorde ranked ninth worldwide.

San Francisco Sandy Daddler Flash Elorde Cow Palace Saddler Elorde Bennie

Pomeroy Panthers Top Racine Five In Lopsided Win

Pomeroy Panthers jumped to an early lead and never trailed Racine last night. They dominated the boards to run their record to four wins and four losses. Andrews scored 18 and Bill Qualls contributed strong inside play in the victory.

Pomeroy Panthers Racine Andrews Bill Qualls

Belpre Beats Eastern 119 in High-Scoring Victory

Belpre exploded for 119 points as Keith Frame and Gene Carenter led with 34 each while Eastern traded leads in the second and third periods. Bob Powell led the losers with 27. Belpre reserves also saw action as the final quarter saw Eastern starters foul out. Other reported outcomes include NHL and college results with Detroit and Michigan State scores noted.

Headley Belpre Oer W. Snyder Wilcoxen Belpre Eastern

Lakers Win Ninth in NBA Action With Close Margin

Lakers tally ninth win in 12 starts by beating St Louis 97 86 to move within four games of Rochester. Knicks topple Rochester 112 107 as Dick Atha leads early surge. Celtics upset Fort Wayne Pistons 91 85 as Clyde Lovellette scores 22 in third period.

AAC Mamexpos St. Louis Minneapolis Rochester Royals New York Knickerbockers Boston Celtics Fort Wayne Pistons Clyde Lovellette Dick Atha Knickerbockers Rochester Royals Boston Fort Wayne Bob Lanay Cals

Fight Results Miami Beach Bout Outpoints Miceli

Miami Beach discussant notes a fight where reference shows fighter from Brooklyn Miceli outpointed in a bout at 149 pounds with a 10 count noted.

Miami Beach Flavorris Miami Miceli Brooklyn Jimmy

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