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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1957
Page
10
A national survey finds 25 million hunters and fishermen in the United States last year, with nearly another million added this year and next. The study highlights the outsized role of hunters, anglers, boaters, hikers, campers, and nature enthusiasts in the country’s recreation scene.
The article cites a 2.85 billion dollar annual outlay by rod and gun enthusiasts and outlines Seaton's plan for long term wildlife funding, marsh protection, and land acquisition. It argues wildlife management must be a major national priority, doubling resource productivity within 30 years and aligning policy across public and private sectors.
Ohio University basketball loses to Xavier 106 80 on Xavier's home court as the Musketeers hit 59 percent from the field while OU shot 40 percent. Fred Moore leads OU with 22 points in the second half and Dave Scott sets a rebound record for OU while Cornelius Freeman stars for Xavier with 21 points and 19 rebounds.
The Cardinals Cubs and Phillies discuss a nine player swap with Harvey Haddix and Richie Ashburn as potential pieces. Chicago would gain Ashburn while Philadelphia seeks second and first base help, with Baker Fondy and others eyed from St. Louis and Philadelphia.
Ralph Whitlow propelled West Virginia State to a 76 67 victory over Rio Grande College on Saturday night. State built a five point edge in the second half after a 34 31 halftime lead with Tom Young scoring 18 for the Jackets and Richard Myers pacing Rio Grande with 23.
Gallant Man 117 pounds and jockey John Chouette raced six furlongs in 1 10 to win the Hibiscus Stakes at Hialeah Park, beating Missile by a half length as 21 000 spectators watched.
Cincinnati's Redlegs announced the signing of Ted Kluszewski a powerful homerun hitter and first baseman to a 1957 contract on Saturday.
Rio Grande defeated Carthage-Troy 74 54 as Dallas Garber led with 22 points and Bill Crothers 16. In the third quarter Rio Grande pulled away with a strong run, while Ray Hapney paced the Trojans with 15 points and Larry Fore added 14.
Ohio University swimmer Tom Burns placed second to Ohio State stars in two finals at the Ohio AAU Swimming and Diving Championships in Columbus. Burns clocked 23.7 in the 50-yard freestyle and 1 00-yard freestyle finished behind Bill Van Horn and Al Wiggin. Don Hunt was fifth in the 220 free, Jim Forsythe sixth in the 100 back, and Bob Kinney eighth in the junior 100 butterfly.
Ohio University freshmen overcome fraternity all-stars 94 to 52. Bruce Johnson scores 14 to lead four players in double figures while Hubie Winebrenner adds 17 for the opponents. The Bobkittens run their record to four wins in seven starts.
Sunday results show Chicago 4 Montreal 2 and Toronto 3 Boston 2 while Detroit 5 New York 2. Saturday games saw Detroit 3 Chicago 2 and Montreal 5 New York 6 with Toronto 4 Boston 1.
Ed Furgol won the Caliente Open with a sudden death playoff over Al Besselink for $2000 top money. They finished regulation at eight under par 288 after 72 holes at Tia Juana Country Club. Mike Souchak finished one stroke back with 289 to tie for third. Paul Harney tied for sixth with 284.
Betsy Rawls of Spartanburg S C won the 72 hole Tampa Women's Golf Tournament with a total 298 to take 880 dollars in top money. Fay Crocker of Montevideo Uruguay surged to second with 299 after a late rally earning 616 dollars. Patty Berg Chicago finished third at 305 earning 528 dollars. Betty Dodd San Antonio finished at 306 with 440 dollars. Betty Kerby St Petersburg led the amateurs with 322.
The Plains Indians upset Athens County League leaders Rome 54-53 in overtime Friday night. Bill Williams sparked the rally with the decisive late foul shot to seal the win.
Ohio State beat Michigan State 70 51 while other regional games featured Capital over Heidelberg 73 68 Denison over Muskingum 82 74 Otterbein over Hiram 66 63 and numerous matchups across Ohio teams. Notable late details include Rome vs Defiance with a tied finish and key scorers Walraven Charney and Clench delivering high totals.
North Carolina sits 15-0 atop the AP top 20 as Wilt Chamberlain era rivals falter. The Tar Heels face a tough road back with Maryland, Duke, and Wake Forest on the horizon before the ACC tournament.
The Bowling Mixed League shows Bee 231 20 2 and Southerton 28% 22% in recent standings. Top bowlers include V Widdoes with 544 and C Bronson with 487, along with D Duncan 496 and H Cornwell 552.
Fred Dwyer defeated Laszlo Tabori in the Knights of Columbus meet at Boston Garden, 8:52.4 for two miles, finishing with a 58.8 final quarter to outpace Tabori by 15 yards. Dwyer earned outstanding performer honors as a potential Millrose rematch looms in New York.
Bowling Green defeats Miami 18 to 16 in a wrestling meet. Northwestern tops Ohio State 17 to 11 while Kent State beats Marshall West Virginia 21 to an implied score in a busy college dual meet.
In a high scoring set of games Syracuse tops Fort Wayne 101 to 98 while other Friday results include Minneapolis defeating Rochester 114 to 107 Boston edging New York 114 to 78 St Louis beating Philadelphia 104 to 102 New York takes Fort Wayne 102 to 100 Boston narrowly loses to Rochester 83 104 St Louis defeats Syracuse 96.
Indiana University selects Phil Dickens to lead the football program on a four year contract at 15000 dollars per year. Dickens arrives with a perfect season record at Wyoming and a versatile offense blending Single Wing and Winged T to revive Hoosier football. Athletic Director Frank Allen says scholarships will be used to boost squad quality and does not expect miracles.
Eastern High defeated Albany Red Devils 71 to 60 at Pomeroy. Woode led with 25 points aided by Knight with 19, as Headley, Gaul and others contributed scoring in the non conference showdown.
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