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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1956
Page
10
Middletown remains atop the state race as its high school basketball team again earns a top player honor. The Middies showcase strong play this week, solidifying their position at the front of the standings.
Winter Olympic hopes for the United States dim as medal prospects fade in Cortina d Ampezzo. Key figures include Tenley Albright recovering from an ankle injury, Jerry Lucas starring for Butler, and rising figures in speed and figure skating. The report mixes Olympic notes with scattered college basketball results and coaching changes.
Meigs County field trial event honors local owners with top placings. Jacobs of Pomeroy Route 2 and Bob Bowen lead as owners of winning dogs Billy Joe and Paint Creek Twinkle. Bowen, Meigs County schoolteacher, heads the club. next derby set for March 25.
Billy Evans, famed baseball umpire and longtime sports writer, died at age 71 in Miami after a stroke. A Chicago native, Evans was prominent in the sport through his umpiring career and work for the Youngstown Vindicator and Class D League coverage.
MOCHESTER NY the JAS is favored to pack away its fourth straight victory over the West tonight in the sixth annual mid-season National Basketball Assn. All Star game. Rod Cousy of Boston and Dick McGuire of New York give the Fast the edge under Coach Jae Senesky of Philadelphia. The East won 1001 last year. The West, directed by Fort Wayne Coach Charley Eckman, features Clyde Lovellette, George Yardley, Larry Foust, Maurice Stokes.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Celler said a subcommittee will hold an exploratory inquiry next month into NCAA football television policies to see if they violate the antitrust law and whether college TV practices deny the public access to top games. The NCAA lines up national and regional telecasts with one national game and five regional slots on Saturdays.
A busy week starts with tonight’s game at Nelsonville as the Athens Bulldogs face the Hound quintet. The schedule includes two home games, first against Jackson and then against league leader Gal. The SKOAL race remains tightly contested.
The Dons captured 131 first place votes and 1208 points in the Press poll with Dayton No 2 at 1085 points. San Francisco led the top 10, followed by Kentucky and N C State, with several teams like Memphis State and Oklahoma A&M also listed as contenders. The article also notes Athens and Nelsonville racing for third place amid local league action and tonight's slate of games across multiple counties.
Arcadia California May report: jockey Willie Schrinker suspended five days starting Tuesday for careless riding aboard New Trend who finished last in the Palm Springs Handicap. Schrinker the leading jockey at Santa Anita stands out amid the incident and will miss Saturday’s $100,000 Santa Anita Maturity.
Ohio State defeated Northwestern 94 to 42 as Robin Freeman led with 30 points and Frank Howard added 21 points and 21 rebounds. The Buckeyes surged early then pulled away, stringing 13 straight points in the second half as hometown fans surpassed 600.
TIJUANA Mexico to California lineup ends with Mike Souchak leading the tour as he captures the $12,500 Caliente Open title. He shoots a final 71 to edge Tommy Boltad for a 281 total and earns $2,200, a three foot trophy featuring a Aztec king motif, and will defend at the 1957 Caliente Open.
The Ohio University Bobcats welcome Toledo and Kent State for key Mid-American Conference games this week. Ohio aims to sharpen defense and offense as it seeks to climb the standings with home courts and pivotal early-season wins.
Ben Hogan urged focus on fundamentals and finger feel at the 13th annual sports jamboree, stressing preparation and the sense of the club in the hands as essential to playing good golf. Meanwhile, Kent State visits Oklahoma City as OU and the Golden Flashes both sit at 4-2 in league play after OU’s 83-61 win at Bowling Green. Ohio University prepares for a Feb 4 return when swimmers and wrestlers resume action.
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