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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1955

Page

10

Bobcats mull lineup switch for Miami showdown

Ohio University coach Jim Snyder weighs inserting 6 foot 4 Henry Pell as starter to counter Miami Redskins zone defense and boost rebounding. Pell would replace Larry Morrison while Bobcats stress high tempo and fast breaks in a MAC clash at Men's Gym.

Jim Snyder Bobcats Miami’. Redskins Ohio University Henry Pell Western Michigan Ohio U Marshall Toledo Bowling Green Snyder Pell Tom Bryant Bill Kennon Dick Klitch Don Barnette Bryant Kennon Klitch Redskins Miami Ohio Western Bobcat Fred Moore Dick Garrison Bob Strawser Bob Evans Wayne Embry Alan Geygan

Xavier University Names Connolly New Football Coach

Xavier University of Cincinnati appoints Harry Connolly as head football coach succeeding Ed Klinska who resigned after eight seasons. Connolly, 34, is a Boston College alum and former high school coach and NFL hopeful, known as a talkative battler with a golf habit in the 70s.

Cincinnati Harry Connolly Mavier University James F. Maguire Xavier Connolly Ed Klinska Norwalk Conn Boston College Brooklyn New England Bernie Crimmins Notre Dame Indiana Birdie Tebbetts Cincinnati Redlegs Harry

Home Ownership Key To Minors' Success

Columbus reports Frank J. Shaughnessy, president of the International League, argues home ownership is vital for minor league baseball. He discusses moving the Ottawa franchise to Columbus and says a locally owned team fosters pride and community control.

Columbus International League Frank J. Shaughnessy Ottawa St. Louis

First Upset Staged In Amateur Tourney

Greta Leone of Denmark, living in Chicago, upset medalist Vonnie Colby in the first round of the Lee Doherty Amateur Tournament in Miami. The Hollywood Florida player gambled away her chance on No 16, marking the event's first upset.

Miami Fla Greta Leone Denmark Elen Lee Doherty Miss Leone Chicago Vonnie Colby Hollywood

Buckeyes Hope Freeman Plays Against Northwestern on CBS

Ohio State aims to boost its Big Ten chances with star guard Robin Freeman likely to start against Northwestern after ankle injury. Freeman has 369 points in 11 games but missed Monday with Iowa. Northwestern features Frank Ehmann and Harold Grant as top scorers. The CBS telecast is set for 3 p.m. EST as Minnesota leads the conference.

Columbus Ohio State Buckeyes Robin Freeman Northwestern Iowa Wildcats Wildcat Frank Ehmann Harold Grant CBS Minnesota Ohio

Rugged schedule hits top high school hoops ranks

Ohio's No 1 Portsmouth and No 2 Columbus East face tough tasks as top 10 clash with Middletown Western Hills and Central in a weekend slate. East meets Columbus Central while Portsmouth battles Middletown in key nonleague showdowns.

Columbus Ohio Portsmouth Columbus East Trojans Associated Press Middletown Cincinnati Western Hills Middies Portamouth Western Hills Columbus Central Central East Findley Canton South Canton McKinley Canton Lehman Springfield Hamilton Bellefontaine Bluffton Lima Central Dayton Roosevelt Mansfield Lima Pope Gallipolis Athens Cincinnati Salem Youngstown - Chaney Columbus South Sandusky Zanesville

Referee rulings on travel and throw in rules

A travel violation near the forecourt prompts the referee to halt play and award the ball to Team A if a clear throw in was made or to Team B if the violation is flagrant. Five seconds to inbound after a throw in is noted. Walter Dukes joined the Harlem Globetrotters after Seton Hall stardom.

Phog Allen Bob Cutter Bill Kelly Jack K Walter Dukes Seton Hall Bob Morgan The Harlem Globetrotters

Softball Teams Push Wheelbarrows To Raise Funds

Wellsboro softball teams in Pennsylvania pushed wheelbarrows along a 23 mile route to Galeton for the March of Dimes drive. They advance a mile for each donation and passing motorists stop to help. At day’s end each team was four miles from the finish and the polio fund neared $400.

Wellsboro Galeton Visa Versa

Leggett Heads to Cardinals in Pro Draft From Ohio Aces

In New York the NFL draft unfolds with Ohio players winning spots. Dave Leggett and Dick Brubaker from Ohio State go to the Chicago Cardinals while Paul Reynolds and George Machoukas are picked by Green Bay and Cincinnati respectively. Numerous Ohioans and colleges such as Miami, Toledo, Mount Union, Dayton, and others appear across selections for the Browns, Rams, Giants, Eagles, Bears, Lions, and Steelers in a busy draft day.

New York National Football League Ohio College Cleveland Browns Dave Leggett Ohio State Dick Brubaker Chicago Cardinals Baltimore Colts Dick Chorovich Miami Bob Meyer Green Bay Packers Paul Reynolds Notre Dame Cleveland George Machoukas Toledo Pittsburgh Steelers Terry Boyle Cincinnat John Byrne John Carroll Ed Merchant Miamn Dave Williams Jack Muldowney Mount Union Dayton A James Hoffman Ohio State Cincinnat Bob Howe Cincinnati Los Angeles Rams New York Giants Mel Triplett Bob Evans Baltimore Philadelphia Eagles Ohio

Albany Amesville Game Set For Tonight In Athens County

The Albany and Ames-Bern high schools meet in a league basketball game here tonight at 7 30 p m replacing Saturday as previously listed. The doubleheader action begins with the first game at 7 30 p m.

Ampsville Ames-Bern Albany

Athens Tangles With Gallipolis

Athens Bulldogs visit Gallipolis as a No. 19 state team seeks revenge after a 6 31 defeat earlier season. Gallipolis boasts a long SECUL winning streak and a 30th straight league win. Rio Grande hosts Cadmus as undefeated area club aims to extend its 14 game run and rise in Class B rankings.

Bulldogs Jackson Gallipolis Athens Blue Devils Dick Shrider SECUL Ironmen Columbus East Ohio

Cage Schedule Tonight Players Tour Ohio Matches

Athens hosts Gallipolis as Wellston visits Nelsonville Jackson plays Middleport Pomeroy meets Logan Shade travels to Harrisonville Chauncey hosts Before McArthur at Waterloo The Plains welcome Rome Olive-Orange vs Racine Butland battles Chester Trimble faces Buchtel New Concord visits Glouster Point Pleasant meets Huntington Vinson Wahama at Ravenswood Carbon Hill vs Gibisonville Rockbridge hosts South Bloomingville Laurelville vs Murray City Mercerville clashes Cheshire Bidwell Porter vs Vinton Cadmus at Rio Grande Albany meets Ames Bern

Athens Gallipolis Wellston Nelsonville Jackson Middleport Pomeroy Logan

Michigan State Coach Szypula AAU Tumbling Champion 1940 1943

Michigan State gymnastic coach George Szypula held the National AAU tumbling title for four consecutive years from 1940 to 1943, establishing a dominant era in the sport.

Michigan State George Szypula

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