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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1952

Page

8

Ohio Cagers Edge Toledo in Overtime 71-66

Ohio University defeated Toledo 71-66 in overtime, led by Jim Betts with 28 points and Dick Murphy clutching a late shot to force extra time. The win marked the Bobcats fifth straight MAC victory and ended a road losing streak, following prior wins over Miami and Cincinnati at Toledo.

Ohio University Toledo Bobcats Miami Cincinnnati Dayton Bowling Green Flyers Ohio Maroons Don (Monk) Meineke Bee Gees Falcons Bobcat Jim Snyder Hts Snyder Kent State Lake Forest Beloit Jim Botts Dick Murphy Scotty Grissheimer Glen Hursey Jim Betts University Voleda Betts Murphy Las Western Michigan Athens Broncos Invaders Rockets Hursey Ohio University Bobcats Ohio USA Bodin Western Reserve Jack Beb Dursey Dun Bells Sparks Jon Greisheimer Dag Suoue Pestis Kentucky Georgia Tech Adolph Rupp Nicholson Pardizor Cenfer- Nichols Morton Florida Russell DO. O Oune

Undefeated Fives Meet Big Tests

Mid January college basketball notes highlight top unbeaten teams Kansas Iowa Illinois Duquesne and Ohio State with key games shaping conference races. Ohio University and Toledo contest amid MAC tilt as Indiana and Iowa loom strong in their leagues. George Mikan memoir closes with his title as Mr Basketball in Joliet Illinois.

Indiana Hawkeyes Ulini Tihnoig de Paul Ilini Iowa Illinois Kansas Associated Press Kansas State Duquesne St Bonaventure

Miami Downs Bowling Green In Tight Midseason Tilt

Dick Wails sparked Miami with 20 of his 28 points in the second half helping the Redskins erase a deficit and beat Bowling Green 70 to 56. The Miami center tallied 27 points for the game as Bowling Green struggled against Miami’s zone defense, while Jim Gerber was held to seven points.

Phil Morton Toledo Ralph Carroll Oxford Dick Wails Miami Redskins Bowline Green Wails Beegees Bowling Green Jim Gerber

Penguins Beat Marietta in 92 to 76 Victory

Marietta fell to 3 wins against 10 losses as Pittsburgh Penguins star Mike Mamulla led with 37 points and Magulia added 14 field goals in a dominant attack. Captain Stan Hilamen led the Marietta squad with high effort despite the setback.

Marietta Younsstown Mike Mamulla Jeanager College Pont Penswns Clich Magulia Fuerces Stan Hilamen Sesen

Rio Grande Beats Rio Grande Beaten in Scrambled Finish

Rio Grande loses halting 58 58 deadlock two minutes left then falls to 66 38 as Rio Grande rises to victory. Ray Berry Bliss George Stevenson and Delbert Davie each score 16 to lead Rio Grande tied for scoring honors. It is Rio Grande's eighth loss in 22 starts.

Rio Grande Bitsy Criege Son Bio Grand Fan Grande Ray Berry Bliss George Stevenson Delbert Davie Rio Grandes

Kent State Defeats Wittenberg Behind 21 From No Wakowski

Kent State University beat Wittenberg 67 to 53 as Jim No Wakowski scored 21 points to spark the victory. The Golden Flashes led from early in the game and sank three pointers to seal the win.

Kent — U Jim Nowakowski Kent State University Wittenberg Kent Hidkea

Miami Football Schedule Reveals Toledo Clash and Key Dates

Miami announces a nine game schedule with Toledo replacing Western Reserve in the conference. Primary games include Miami at Wichita on October, Miami at Ohio University on October, Toledo at Miami on November 1, Dayton at Miami on November 15, and Miami at Cincinnati on November 8, highlighting a regional slate.

Miami Wniver Toledo Tolda

Cage Schedule Ohio College Matches Feature Monday

Athletic page lists upcoming Monday cages with Minnesota versus Ohio State Defiance against Hillsdale M Union facing B. Wallace Kitty-

Ohio College Minnesota Onio State Defiance Hillsdale M+ Union B. Wallace

Honor Bob Feller Tonight in Cleveland Fan Letting

Admirers gather in Cleveland to honor Bob Feller, the farm kid who rose to baseball stardom and became one of the sport’s greats. The event invites local fans to pay homage to the Hall of Fame pitcher and hometown hero.

Cleveland Cy 8 Peg Eob Feller

Stockport Five Wins 65 50 in Big Local Victory

Stockport Five defeated an unnamed foe 65 to 50 as Briggs Services today in Detroit, while Walter Briggs, the fan who financed a baseball club, had funeral services held here. Homer Howell at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati was listed as fair after appendectomy. Memb Combs and Bai ney McCasky signed with Cleveland, and Indiana Pride headquarters announced recent grid opasua.

Briggs Walter Bneggs Howele Cleveland Memb Combs Bainey McCasky Florida State Universi Hoey Indiana

Ohio Matmen Edge Miami Forest W in Ohio University

Ohio University wrestlers posted their first win of the year, edging Miami 15-13 after trailing 13-6 with three matches left. Bobcat heavies Dick Fox Ed Carter and Ed Ferris secured three point decisions as two pins were recorded by Miami grapplers. Farrell Troescher and Lawrence Mogar also claimed victories. upcoming a Jan 25 home meet with Kent State.

Ohio University Miami Fred Schletcher Dick Fox Ed Carter Ed Ferris Pex Euclid Paul Farrell Loren Troescher Bobcats Farrell Joe Williams Troescher Dick Frate Miami Grapplers Jack Lawrence Bobcat Ed Lewis Jack Nelson Tom Schaub Bob Mogar Miari Taki Anagnostou Fox Ray Karp Carter Bill Shardelow Ferris Jay Fry Ohio Kent State University Grapplers

Bruins Grab Third Straight as Celtics (sic) Bruins Beat Indians

The Buchtel Bruins topped The Plains Indians 63 45 to extend their Athens County League win streak to three and their season total to seven. Ronnie Grinstead led with 14 points and Dick McDonald added 16 as the Bruins built an early, unthreatened lead while three Plains players reached double figures.

Plains Buchtel Bruins Plains Indians Bruin Ronnie Grinstead Dick McDonald Indians Hashman Sharpe P Charney

Falcons Host To Cheshire This Evening

Mason basketball hosts Cheshire High School in a cage game tonight as the White Falcons chase their eleventh straight victory. Center Jim Barton enters the game with 215 points and a 21.5 average, leading Wahama’s offense alongside Johnny Kelly and Kenny Smith over 100 points each. Jayvee teams from both schools meet in the preliminary.

Mason White Falcons Ralph Sayre Cheshire High School Falcons Charleston Reds Jim Barton Ito Wakama Wahama Jayvee

Cage Scores High School Sunday Upsets and College Results

Readable scores show Xavier defeating Cincinnati Elder 60 56 and Roger Bacon 68 28 over Purcell. East Liverpool beat New Philadelphia 89 36 while Mansfield topped Warren Harding 64 19. Central Ohio’s Columbus SL hosts Portsmth 63 to 0. College action lists Michigan 50 34 over Michigan State. West Virginia 7 7 0. Baldwin Wallace 69 Case Tech 76. Minnesota 59 Wisconsin 74 Northwestern 58 Indiana 82 Purdue 77 Kentucky 65 Tennessee 56.

Xavier Cin Cincinnati Cinnati Elder Cincinnati Roger Bacon Purcell Maillon Younstown South East Liverpool New Philadelphia Mansfield Warren Harding Portsmeah Columbus Central Town Minnesota Wisconsin Northwestern Indiana Purdue Kentucky Tennessee

Racine Tuppers Plains contest moved to Middleport High School

Cash Jack Shank announces the Racine Tuppers Plains Meigs County League cage battle set for February 1 shifts from Tup ers Plains court to Middleport High School floor. Preliminaries begin at 7:20 p.m. Earlier clash at Racine ended 54 51 with Tuppers Plains victorious.

Tuppers Plains Jack Shank Racine Middleport High School Tuppers Plaine

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