Greyhounds Rout Pomeroy in SEC Thriller
Nelsonville Greyhounds crushed Pomeroy Panthers 93 50 to extend their SEC lead to one game. Hartley and Powell sparked early while Hubbard paced Pomeroy with 19 first half points. Hartley returned from injury as the Scarlets built a 68 39 edge and finished strong in the fourth.
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Ter
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Pritchard
AH of the
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Figuins
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Wellston Edges McArthur in tight non-league battle
Wellston, trailing most of the game, surged late to beat McArthur 52 51 behind Jim Bowers 17 points and a strong rebounding effort. McArthur led early then faded as Wellston pulled within striking distance in the Athens County League clash.
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Golden Rockets
McArthur
Rockets
Jim Bowers
McaArthur
Vinton County
Jacksonville
Wellsian
Larry Morrison
Generals
Gene Qiler
Chuck Ratz
Carthi
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Coolville
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Athens
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Ratzlaff
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Armstrong
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Carthaze-Troy
New Straitsville Upsets Unbeaten Corning 80 77
New Straitsville Big Reds topple the undefeated Corning Railroaders 80 to 77 in Perry County League play. Beattie and Lett spearheaded the comeback as Corning fouled out four regulars and saw key scorers benched. Burgess and Hamilton led New Straitsville reserves to a 55 47 win in the preliminary.
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New Stoutsville
Reds
Perry
Battie
Straitsville
John Beats
Corning
Jerry Kool
Deatthe Sparkadt
Straussville
Beattie
Bill Speer
Don Lett
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Dick Garrison
Victor Hopkins
Don Hein
Kenneth Nelson
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Hamilton
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Lower
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Wallace
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Tatas
Diomne
Bulry
Strautsville
Hostuier
Myers
Sikatisville
BO Lloyd
Gene Toth
Lloyd
John Beattie
Lon Hern 129
Vic Hopkins
McArthur High Hosts Polio Benefit Basketball Night
The annual polio benefit basketball round robin at McArthur High School auditorium features five teams with proceeds supporting the Venton County campaign. Games start at 7 pm with Zaleski’s Bulldas versus Athensville Beechess, Hamden Engineers versus Wilton South Wilkesville, and McArthur Generals forming a joint team with Vinton County coaches. Officials are Bob Baur and Bob Wren.
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McArthurs High School
Venton
Zaleski
Beechess
Vineton County
Leon
Vinton County
Bob Baur
Bob Wren
Athens
Plan Letter of Apology For Expectant Ski Star
New York reports the US Olympic Ski Committee drafting a public apology to Suzy Harris Rytting after her pregnancy triggered controversy. Committee chair Courtney Hill calls the incident regrettable and plans to send the letter to Mrs. Rytting in Salt Lake City.
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New York
Suzy Harris Rytting
Grindewalderlang
Rytting
U.S
Courtney T. Hill
Europe
Ratting
High school and college scores across Ohio on Tuesday
In a wide set of results teams from Albany Bremen Lorain Cleveland Shaw Minerva East Palestine Akron Garfield Akron Kenmore Wooster New Philadelphia Toledo Central Catholic and several others posted scores. College contests featured Capital defeating Mount Union 83 to 7 and Kent State beating Baldwin Wallace 31 to 22 with multiple other regional matchups.
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Youngstown
Mount Unio High School
Albany
the Plainy
Bremen
Maillersport
Lorain
Cleveland Shaw
Fremiant Rossy Ff
Port Clinton
Springfield Public
Miamishi
Youngstown Raven
Saler Youngstown South
Bear
Minerva
Palestine & Akron
Garfield
Akron
Wooster College Faces Key Player Departures
Wooster College will be minus several sopho mores when the next semester opens January 2A. Ward Lehr of Wooster started three parties this year, cutting school. Reserve guard Rae Qual Taxis, from Charleston, WV, transferred to Oxford University.
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Ward Lehr
Wootre
Yeas
Gruaert Rae Qul Taxis
Charleston
Iyul Ualvesity
Oxtford
Gallipolis Upsets Ironton Quint 62 49
Gallia Academy High School overcame a halftime deficit to beat Ironton High 62 to 49 Friday night. Alan Nider and Steve McKean led Gallipolis with nine and six points respectively, as the Blue Devils dominated rebounds and defended well to secure the win. Ironton struggled at the line, hitting only 3 of 29 free throws.
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Dann Taber
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Ironton High School
Alan Niderl
Lada Aan
Hieuy Epauuey
Bly Rou
Steve McKean
Blue Devi
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Trenton
Muaslitiu AS
Nihent
Ken Currys
Niday
Shawnee Downs McLaney High In Shawnee Tilt
Shawnee Indians roll past McLaney High School 75 50 led by Bill McGrath 22 points and Bill Seaman 11. Street and Welsh contribute 23 for the winners while McLaney’s lineup includes Nelson and Rambo in a 48 39 third quarter cushion.
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Perry County
Wildcats
Uney High School
Bill McGrath
Bill Seaman
Larry Street
Gene Welsh
Wildcat Invaders
Shawnee
Melainey
Little Indians
Shawnee Gfp
Simpson
iSeaman
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Moetsrath
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Nelson
Rambo
White
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Taylor Co
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Gorby
Hinkle
Conaway
McLaney
Starky
Jersey Joe Forced Into Bout Amid Title Pressure
Jersey Joe Walcott faces pressure to defend the heavyweight crown after secret talks with the New York commission. A potential third bout with Charles is discussed, with the commission naming Charles the No. 1 challenger while no offer exists from Maricano.
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New York
Jersey Joe Walcott
New Jersey
Joe
Ezzard Charles
Walcott
Charles
Bob Enpstehherty
New York State Athletic Commission
Meigs County League
Butland
Joe Louis
Tuppers Plains
Ay Matthews
Seattle
Racine
Chester
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Walle
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Vornatoes
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Meigs County
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Rutland
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Wilfows
Matthews
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Arate
Cine Autre Atesties
Enon
West Coast
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Martin
Fred Mil- Racine
Teials
Baur
Belpre pounds Tuppers Plains 67 to 58 in late rally
Belpre used a strong third period to pull away after trailing by 20 in the final four minutes. Dick Tredway scored 22 for Belpre while Central Dick Spencer led Tuppers Plains with 26 and both teams balanced the action in a busy clash.
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Invaders
Dick Tredway
Belpre Eagles
Dick Spencer
Tredway
Virgil Spencer
Belpre
Tuppers Plains
Brooks
Cowell
Mulligan
Tucker
Knowles
K. Chaffee
Hs J. Chaffee
DR. Spencer
Caldwell
G .V. Spencer
Hess
First Half Champions Grab Two In Keg League Action
The Lmon Printers led the Tuesday keg leagues into the second round with a win and sit one whiskey ahead of Gas-M. Keck's Sirbutors dominated the Thursday A League while Lawhead Press and Athens Messenger keglers tied for third on Tuesday. Smith topped the Printers with 171, while Eddie Meade led Thursday with 173.
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Lmon
S Lome
Athens Machine
Heelers
Keck
Thsirbutors
Lawhead Press
Athens Messenger
Mathews
McRees
Athens Mator
Masweud Smith
Smith
Turstas
Ants Gourkhin
Eddie Mede
Ned Thomas
Sart
Athens
Mypee Pares
Jim
Kaine
Kearns backs Robinson Maxim bout and middleweight title
Veteran manager Jack Kearns favored a heavyweight bout between Toex M im and Sugar Ray Robinson and a middleweight title clash described as Ray hikes the idea. He cited weights 165 and 172 pounds and discussed potential matchups in Boston.
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Jack Kearns
Toex Mim
Sugar Ray Robinson
Ray
Kearns
Joey
Becky Marciano
Brockton
Boston
Government OKs raises for minor league clubs and major teams
The government approved increases affecting six Bic League clubs including the Philadelphia Phillies and Athletics and the Chicago Cubs and White Sox. Also noted is George Mik a star basketball player for the Minneapolis Lakers who once aimed to become a chamber pianist.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Athletics
Chicags Cubs
White Say
All Tigers
Cleveland
Aiso
Banet Ther Teeker Priere
Seorge Mik
Minneapolis Takers
NBA
Top Position Is Hot Spot For Tlinois
Chicago report notes Harry Combes of Illinois discusses pressure as No. 1 AP college basketball ranking brings scrutiny and focus. Unbeatens face midseason exams with several decisive results reported from across conferences and upcoming televised matchups highlight standout contenders.
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Tlinois
Chicago
Harry Combes
Chris
Associated Press
Cying
Blacks Face St. Joe In Home Court Clash
Point Pleasant aims to halt a five and two slump as Huntington St. Joseph Irish visit tonight. Coach Morton reshuffles the lineup with Bill Roberts at center and Paul Smith replacing Don Waldie in backcourt while Earl Foglesong and Johnny Withers chase scoring, with a 1:30 p.m. tip.
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Jack Morton
Big Blacks
Fighting Irish
Huntington St. Joseph
Huntington
Point
Pleasant
St. Joe
Morton
Bill Roberts
Billi Dorsey
Paul Smith
Don Waldie
Jack Fowler
Earl Foglesong
Johnny Withers
Tate
Chauncey to Host Buchtel Five In League Clash
Chauncey hosts Buchtel in a local Athens County League intraleague game. The once perfect team meets the Bruin cagers in a rescheduled matchup after December weather delays. Reserve game starts at 7 pm. Newark High School football coach Ray Schick resigns yesterday.
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Tte
Chauncey Gym
Blue Devils
Bruin Cagers
Newark
Ray Schick
Newark High School
Joe Carlo
Leonard Wilhelm
Athens City League Schedule Brief
Wednesday Nye Chevrolet faces Beasley Math Jews and American Legion meets McBee Co at 8 pm. Thursday Tennessee Gas Co takes on Easter Dairy at 7 pm and Smith Sinclair plays National Guard at 8 pm.
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Athens City League
Nye Chevrolet
Beasley
American Legion
McBee Co
Tenn. Gas. Co
Easter Dairy
Smith Sinclair
National Guard
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