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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1955
Page
14
In a tense Southeastern Ohio League clash, Jackson upset Athens 61-57 as Bob Exline led the Ironmen with 21 points. Athens faltered late as South and Williams steadied the Bulldogs while Exline sparked Jackson’s comeback after a tight first half.
Sid Gillman selected as Los Angeles Rams head coach for 1955, signing a Chicago contract and destined to join owner Dan Reeves and associates for the NFL draft in New York. Gillman, 43, comes from Cincinnati with a strong college record and plans to bring assistants while possibly hiring pro league help.
Wahama White Falcons beat Racine Purple Tornadoes 58 to 50 at the New Haven Community Building. Joe Fox scored 20 for Wahama, while Racine’s Bob Taylor led with 18 and Don Wolfe added 14 for the Tornadoes.
The Logan-Chieftains defeated Wellston Rockets 53 to 45 in a SECAL game as Logan led by as many as six in the third quarter. Roger Kuhn anchored the hosts with strong rebounds and 14 points, while Gary Border scored 14 for Wellston and John Shaw added 13 for the winners.
New York clubs oppose a rectangular 43 inch catcher’s box rule. Carl Hubbell, Giants farm director and noted lefty, doubts it can work and defends the intentional pass as a strategic risk, arguing the rule may increase catcher work and not stop the pass.
Kansas City Athletics complete working agreements with Columbus and three more minor league clubs and sign a 10 man scouting staff. Ray Kennedy, A's personnel manager, said an agreement with another club may be forthcoming.
In Harrisburg a Pennsylvania resolution would allow all state chartered colleges and universities to seek television contracts for football. The measure aims to expand televised athletic contests while limiting the number of broadcasts.
Willie Mays and Johnny Antonell of the world champion Giants and Yogi Berra of the Yankees will be among those honored tonight at the 16th Boston Writers Dinner.
National Guard faces McBee as Eagles play Kaslers. The Plains meet Messenger. Test scores show Eagles 57 Messenger 29. Kaslers 81 The Plains 45. Swearingens 64 Suttons 61.
In Nelsonville, Paul Altier came off the bench to bank a final field goal with seven seconds left, sealing a 76 74 varsity win for the Greyhounds over Middleport. Middleport’s Jim Puckett scored 38 as the visitors led most of the game. Nelsonville benefited from late fouls and injuries to key Yellow Jackets.
Cheshire high school hosts a close game as Vinton Twins star Wilson Watkins scores 52 points while Henry Myers’ 56 points earlier sets the league record. Cheshire’s 65 point loss follows their 52 38 win in the prelim.
Rutland run by three starters as Jim Cremeans scores 19, Harold Carson 15, and Don Harrison 12 to lift the Red Devils to a 57-48 win over Bidwell-Porter. Rutland led 15-12 first, 27-26 halftime, and 45-37 after three. Bidwell reserves won the opener 32-30.
Brief boxing notices report several quick knockouts: Nino Valdes Sparks Flood in Miami Beach, Johnny Holman stops Cesar Brion in Chicago, Waldo Fusaro defeats Carol Sarlo in Chicago, and Roy Aston stops Vinnie DeCarlo in Trenton.
Tony Trabert of Cincinnati advanced to the Australian national tennis championships semifinals by defeating titleholder Mervyn Rose in Adelaide. The match scores were 7-5 4-6 3 6-1.
Capehart leads Capehart Point Pleasant Big Blacks to their seventh straight win by 91 to 73 over Poca Dots. Frankie Ellison Denny Wedge and Fred Thorn aid in the scoring with Capehart the game high getter. The Blacks used a fast break to build a first quarter lead and never trailed after halftime.
Allan Pendleton scored 33 to lift Chauncey-Dover to an 83-68 win over Glouster in a rivalry game on their floor. Pendleton and Jerry Cline sparked a 16-12 first quarter lead, with Pendleton adding 13 of 21 second quarter points and finishing with 33. Sam Keith had 19 for Chauncey while John Rankin added 18. Glouster’s Terry Holbert fouled out late as Chauncey pulled away.
Joe DiMaggio, renowned Yankee center fielder, faces a final Baseball Writers Association ballot today for induction into the Hall of Fame. He missed by 14 votes in his prior attempts as Cooperstown awaits the 10 year members tally.
The Fort Wayne team defeated Grand Rapids 2 to 1 in a tight hockey game. Key players often heard by fans included the goaltenders and scorers contributing the decisive goal in the third period. The result improves Fort Wayne’s standing while Grand Rapids falls short.
Norfolk report notes 24 year old Joey Giardello returns after four months with knee and legal troubles. He fights Al Andrews tonight in a 10 round CBS televised bout, aiming for an early title shot vs Bobo Olson. Andrews stands 32-9-5. Giardello's record 15-11-2.
The Westminster Kennel Club dog show is set for Madison Square Garden on February 14 and 15. The event showcases top hounds from national breeds and attracts judge panels and exhibitors from across the United States.
Gallipolis Blue Devils led by John Milhoan with 27 points and Jim Thomas 25 defeated Pomeroy High School 93 to 33. The Panthers trailed 15-3 after the first period and 38-10 at halftime as Gallipolis dominated with height and accuracy.
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