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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1952
Page
10
Western Michigan visits Ohio University in a key Mid American Conference clash as WMU seeks to extend a nine game win streak and defend first place. Ohio aims to halt WMU’s surge and claim home court advantage in the season series opener.
Kent State wrestling and swimming teams visit Ohio University for a pair of meets. Tonight the Golden Flash wrestlers face Coach Fred Schleicher's matmen at 8 p.m. in the Men's Gymnasium. Tomorrow at 3 p.m. the Bobcats swim team competes in the Ohio University natatorium led by captains Dave Koester Glen Romanek and Bill Comley who hold multiple undefeated events.
In SEC play Nelsonville hosts Logan in a pivotal showdown while Albany seeks a share of first with Rome Canaan idle. Buchtel clashes Albany earlier beat the Bruins 62 47 and Wellston hosts Athens in a trio of key league battles with tight standings and crucial remaining games.
Michigan State extends its seven game winning run to 51 52 season, marking the Spar tans longest start since 1930 31. The streak sets a season opening pace for Deavertown and Stockport in this regional matchup.
The date March 18 is set for a boxing show headlining Jimmy Carter the lightweight champion in a 10 round bout. The winner of the Harold Jones Gerald Labroj benefit will be showcased on the undercard in Cincinnati. Promoter Sam Becker says Carter is signed.
A sequence of high school boys basketball matchups lists teams visiting each other across multiple area towns including Athens, Wellston, Logan, Nelsonville, Gallipolis, Jackson, Middleport, Pomeroy, and many more with several Saturday games noted. The schedule includes numerous cross-town rivalries and venue swaps like Glouster at New Lexington and home games such as Canaan at Johnsville.
Wittenberg visits Otterbein and Mount Union plays Hiram while Steubenville hosts Potomac State. Toledo meets Cincinnati and W Ohio plays Ohio U with Wooster and Ashland facing Wooster. Sunday features Xavier at Dayton.
Johnny Saxton unbeaten in 24 starts meets Livio Minello former European champion from Bergamo in a 10 round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. The bout airs at 10 p m EST on ABC radio and NBC television. Saxton aims to advance past contenders toward a challenge for Kid Gavilan. The text also notes Arizona basketball tour crowds and early season baseball notes with mixed detail.
The notes list top bowlers for the week and their scores. Johnny Jones posted 3 points, Nye Chevrolet and Conkey, McBride, M. Adams, B. Cornwell show series totals from 481 to 517. Hayhurst and Widdoeg also contribute notable scores in a summarized club recap.
Gallia seventh graders posted a 39 12 win as Gallipolis teens swept all three games over Point Pleasant The Redskins fell 30 28 in a close contest Denny Wedge made a late field goal effort but collapsed on the floor Byron Knutson led Gallia with nine points Charles Karr scored 11 for the freshmen victory Buddy Handley added four goals in six attempts for Point Pleasant Tom Hayes and Pete Young led scoring for their teams with eight and three points respectively
Cleveland announces Birdie Tebbetts has signed his 1952 Indians deal at age 37, marking his 13th major league season and second with Cleveland. Rookie Dick Kinaman also signed, while Jim Hogan agreed to join the Indians batting school after yesterday's contract.
Julius Boros, a 30 year old from Mid Pines North Carolina, carded 66 to lead by two strokes over Lloyd Pamerem and Dr Cary Middlecoff after the opening round of the $10,000 Phoenix Open in Phoenix Arizona.
Brigham Young remained unbeaten in league play with a 59-53 win over Denver. Dayton rolled past Georgetown 80-74 led by 26 points from Don Meineke. LaSalle beat Loyola Baltimore 90-65. Detroit beat Tulsa 67-55. Canisius rallied to a 53-52 victory over Niagara.
Clair Dunn, a 36 year old history teacher for 15 years, becomes head football coach at the University of Toledo after serving as acting coach since November 1. Under him the Rockets beat Ohio University and Bradley but lost to Xavier. plans include a switch from the T to a single wing.
Point Pleasant faces Wahama in a county showdown described as a battle with high stakes. Coach Jack Morton plans a new tactic while key players Don Waldie and Jack Fowler guard Johnny Kelly and Tom Scally. Center Jim Barton and Bill Roberts battle for rebounds as the two reserves meet at 6 p.m.
Archie Moore of Toledo will fight Harold Johnson of Philadelphia in a 10 round lightweight heavyweight bout at the arena Tuesday night.
Dan Garza the Oregon Cotton Bowl captain for 1949 is linked with Brad Ecklund the other co captain now playing center for the New York football Yanks.
In Perry County action Corning Railroaders nipped Shawnee 61 60 on a late free throw by Jerry Roof. Roof and Dick Garrison combined for 42 points as Corning extended its Perry County League lead while Shawnee slipped to 9 6. Ken Simpson led Shawnee with 17. The night also carried Army news with Earl Blaik remaining as football coach and athletic director at West Point.
Dayton beat Georgetown 80 to 74 in overtime while Kent State won 71 to 70 over Youngstown. Canisius 583 defeated Niagara 52. Beckley West Virginia 81 edged Bluefield Virginia 68. LaSalle topped Baltimore Loyola 90 to 65. Detroit 67 defeated Tulsa 55 and Joliet 77 beat Tri State 65.
The Associated Press reports Terry Moore of Baltimore outpointed Otis Graham of Philadelphia in a 161 to 162 contest, with Moore earning the decision.
The Cincinnati Reds reduced their roster to 36 by optioning pitcher Kent Peterson to Tulsa of the Texas League. Peterson agreed to the move and said he was happy. GM Gabe Paul announced signed contracts from Wally Post and Rudy Minarcin, bringing the total pacts to 14. Raffensberger has averaged fewer than two walks per nine innings since joining the NL.
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