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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1958

Page

8

Bobcats win second MAC game over Western Michigan

Ohio University basketball beat Western Michigan 76 66 in Kalamazoo led by Bob Peters 16 Larry Williams 15 Bob Anderson 14 while Western finished 23 percent from the field and dropped to six straight league losses. OU set a team record with 18 of 20 free throws in the first half and 36 of 41 for the game.

Rowland Congdon Toledo Ohio University University of Toledo Bobcats Western Michigan Kalamazoo Mich Dale Bandy Broncos Cats Bob Anderson Miami Western John Tudor Ohio Jim Snyder Bronco Corral Dave Scott Rockets Snyder Ed Blair Flash Dennis Tope Bob Peters Larry Williams OHTO Wolfe Peters Scott Anderson Williams Si Tader Norman Bandy Ao Johnson Grooms Witte O Gaunta Perigo Tinsman It Conway Beelick American Peoples Encyclopedia Buckeye Frank Kremblas Chuck Dressen Dodger Berdie Tebbetts Frank Robinson Robinson Carmen Basilio Hodges Fox McMillan Malzone Minoso Mays Kaline Louisville Wilmington Quakers Findlay Ohio U Bowling Green Wittenberg Loop Akron Sprinfield Lutherans Oberlin Ohio State Iowa Minnesota Bucks Michigan

Bobcats Face Toledo In Monday Night MAC Tilt

Ohio University basketball travels to Toledo to face the Rockets in a Mid American Conference clash. OU, at 7-5, seeks a conference win after a 76-66 victory over Western Michigan. Toledo reached 4-3 after a 66-62 win over WMU then dropped three MAC games.

Westtern Michigan Toledo Western Michigan Miami Rockets Redskins Bobcats Kent State Cats Toledo Crew Bowling Green Falcons Melvin Snydermen al Vann Joe Keifer Ned Miklovik Bernie Cabey Willie Newson Ron Cranski John Arkebauer

Troy Beats Rutland by 72 50 in Rutland showdown

The Trojans dominated on the boards and led 10 points early, defeating Rutland 72 to 50. Williams scored 29 and Lockhart 18 for Troy while Dugan led Rutland with 17, with Eads and Graham adding 10 each. In the capture game, Dave Martin led Rutland's 27 points in a 58 19 win over Troy.

Troy Rutland Red Devils Trojans Williams Lockhart Fore Carson Darrell Dugan Pat Eads Jim Graham Dave Martin Dodd Simmons Galbreath Graham Dugan Rise

New Bowling King Crowned as New Queen Takes Title in Minneapolis

In the Minneapolis Armory a packed crowd watched Don Carter of St. Louis defend his All-Star Bowling Tournament title with an 869 series finishing ahead of Buzz Fazio. Merle Matthews of Long Beach won the women’s crown defeating Marion Ladewig in a hard fought final. Matthews rolled 21 wins in 32 games for a 194 average and a large trophy.

Minneapolis Minneapolis Armory Don Carter St. Louis Merle Matthews Long Beach Calif Marion Ladewig Grand Rapids Mich Carter

Merrick Strain Win Polio Bowling Rolloff

Merrick wins the polio bowling rolloff in Athens with a three game total of 620, aided by a 209 third game. Marilyn Carter and Virginia Blackford tied at 540 in the Athens women’s division, decided by a 196 fourth game. Nelsonville and Athens crowds total 280 bowlers with finals set for January 25 in Athens and a playoff January 26 in Nelsonville.

Marilyn Carter Virginia Blackford Athens Dan Merrick Merrick Mary Straun Vi Widdoes Griffith Nelsonville

St Albans Dragons Overpower Point Pleasant Big Blacks 72 56

St Albans Dragons defeated Point Pleasant 72 to 56 at home. Henry Reno led with 20 points, followed by Dick Lalance 15 and Stan Smith 11. Big Blacks captains Jimmy Wedge 14 and Orville Hamilton 13 fought back late, while Marion Love added 11 and 12 rebounds. St Albans improves to 7 4, Point Pleasant to 5 4, next vs Hurricane Thursday.

Point Pleasant Nida St. Albans Dragons Big Blacks Henry Reno Dragons Dick Lalance Stan Smith Jimmy Wedge Orvile Hamilton Blacks Wedge Hamilton Marion Love St. Alban's Hurricane Love Burris Stephenson Young ST. Albans Lalance Holliday Bono Smith Peters Whitman Harris Ocheltee Bennie Sturm Bill Pugh

Mather Leaves Coaching After 20 Years in Football

Canton Ohio coach Chuck Mather announces he is quitting football after 20 years and plans to sell his Kansas home and move to Massillon. He declined an Ivy League assistant job and says he will sell insurance, acknowledging Kansas finished second in the Big Six behind Oklahoma.

Canton Ohio Chuck Mather Mather University of Kansas Texas A&m Lawrence Kan Massillon Massillon High School Jayhawks Kansas Oklahoma Bud Wilkinson

Montreal Beats Boston In Sunday Baseball Showdown

Montreal tops Boston 6 to 2 in a Sunday result while Toronto earns a 3 to 2 win over New York. Detroit defeats Chicago 1 to 0 in another tight clash and a Boston 4 to 5 Montreal scoreline appears in the mixed Saturday results.

Associated Press Montreal Boston Fhieare Toronto New York Detroit Citheago

Bobcat Swimmers Cruise Past Pitt 64-22 in Pittsburgh

Ohio University mermen dominated Pittsburgh at Pitt winning 64 to 22. OU captured nine firsts in 10 events led by Hunt Cappolino Burns Somners Kinney Dowd Lephart and relay squads. Burns earned two firsts and Dowd Maglishcho Hunt Cosill combined on the freestyle relay.

Pittsburgh Ohio University Mermen Pitt Bobcat Tankmen Cluded Hunt Burns Somners Kinney Dowd Cappolino Lephart Maglishche Hunt Cosill Ohio University Weisz Nanz Adams Cooper Engdahl Weber Maglishcho Morrison Fischer Costell Robson Tomkin Forsythe Eastman Fitzgerald Maglischo

Rio College Dominates Mountain State 99 to 41 in Homecoming

Rio Grande College Redmen blasted Mountain State Commercial College 99 to 41 at the new Southwestern High School Gym. Joe McKay led Rio with 21 points. Berlyn Thompson and Carl Large added 14 and 11 respectively. Manna paced Mountain State with 12, as Rio improved to 4-6 on the season.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Redmen Southwestern Mountain State Commercial College Parkersburg W. Va Ed Harter Joe McKay Mountaineers Harter Rudy Samples Mountain State Frank Manna Larry Watson McKay Berlyn Thompson Carl Large John Werverski New York Paul Kegley Large Thompson Lewis Kegley Miller Armstrong Oder Ison Ginn Werverski Totals

Compromise Reached In Pitcher Deal

Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles reach a settlement over Jack Harshman slipped disc. Ford Frick demands Harshman go to Baltimore or the six player trade fails. Comiskey and Richards hold talks, agreeing to add a player or cash by January 30 to finalize the deal.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles Jack Harshman Ford Frick Baltimore Chuck Comiskey White Sox Paul Richards Sox Harshman Larry Doby Orioles Ray Moore Billy Goodman Tito Francona Cleveland Frick Comiskey Imediately Jim Marshall Richards Tall Paul

Michigan State Seeks First Place Tie With Wisconsin

Michigan State eyes a first place tie in the Big Ten by beating Wisconsin after an 83-78 win over Northwestern. Archie Dees leads Indiana as Iowa defeats Purdue, while Johnny Green posts 22 points and 22 rebounds for MSU.

Kansas State Okla Kansas Missouri Cincinnati St. Louis Bradley Drake Iowa Indiana Midh Northwestern Ohio State Minn Purdue Wisconsin Iowa State Nebraska Dayton St. Peter’s N. J Hiram Bluffton Miami Ohio Bowling Green Associated Press Michigan Michigan State Minnesota Sitdinna Ates Santa Spartans MSU Forddy Anderson Archie Dees Hoosiers Hawkeye Bucky O'Connor Dees Johnny Green Spartan

Angles by Andy The Sports Wash On Monday

Dick England, former Ohio University star, returns to Lancaster High School as coach and teacher. Notes include Goodyear Wingfoots players, Tri-State Invitational in Sistersville, Ohio AAU swimming, and bowling tourney entries. Ohio State and Miami University football schedules are touched on with various player highlights and local sports events.

Dick England Ohio University Lancaster High School Larry Baughman Lancaster Mechanicsburg Goodyear Wingfoots Marshall Walt Walowac Chuck Slack Walowac Slack Bill Hess Hesses Tom Lauren Hugh Hindman Nancy Karen Sistersville W. Va Ohio Association Miami University Woody Hayes Ohio State Grid Centor Ohio State Lorain Athens Logan Pomeroy Indiana University Redskins

Purdue basketball coaching legend Ward Lambert dies at 69

Ward Lambert, 69, famed Purdue University basketball coach, died this morning in Lafayette Indiana after suffering an embolism.

Lafayette, Ind

Embry Fourth in National Scoring Run

Ohio and the Mid American Conference lead national scoring honors this season. Oscar Robertson tops with 454 points and a 32.43 average for 14 games, while Wilt Chamberlain trails at 32.42 from 389 points in 12 games. Wayne Embry, Miami, sits fourth with 333 points and a 25.61 average in 13 games.

Columbus Ohio Cincinnati Oscar Robertson Wilt

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