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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1960

Page

16

Scoring leaders across SECAL and regional leagues

Dave Kempton reports Harrison of Pomeroy leads the SECAL with 229 points in 10 games. George Stump of Logan trails at 215 points with four games left. Others fill the top ranks: Patton, Wickerham, Carman, Spriggs, Hartinger, Collings, Salts, Collins, Wolfe, Lopez, Fore and Dodd across Meigs, Winton, Athens, Hocking, and Athens County leagues with varying totals and averages.

Dave Kempton Phil Harrison Pomeroy SECAL Logan George Stump Stump Harrison Mike Patton Nelsonville Russ Wickerham Athens Ron Carman Jackson Ed Spriggs Spriggs Gallipolis Dave Hartinger Middleport Jerry Collings McArthur Larry Fore Jack Dodd Fore Dodd Logan RS Patton Nels Wickerham Ath Carman Hartanger Mid Dalton Kunzman Nel Harris Lane Gal Scharfenbarger Swingle Jack Blake Dexter Nels Meigs County Chase Athens FG FT Slavens Jack 1. C. Collins East Swackhamer Wolfe Racine Cunningham FE McKelvey Racine Clark Pomeroy Martin Rutland Ramsey Well Cline Harrison Oo Bo & R2 Bean German Myers Logan Hocking County Wright Jackson Kisor Wellston Lopez Murray Anderson Io Keck Laurelville Vinton County McDaniel U. Fur Young Laurel Olilns McArt Unger Salts Hamden Athens County Wicker Ham Cooper McArthur A Fore Carthage-T Cline McArthur Im Dodd Palmer Wilton Shade Stewart Hamden Wright Huston Hamden Frost Rome-Can L. Graves Allens Tinkham_ Plains Scott Allens Linton Rome-Can

Bolton Faces Tall Task Against Ohio Bobcats

Western Michigan 6-10 sophomore center Bolton prepares for a stern test Saturday in Kalamazoo as the Broncos host MAC leader Ohio University Bobcats.

Bolton Jolliff Michigan Kalamazoo Bronco Mid-American Ohio University Bob

Dickens Grocery Leads Second Round Title Hopes

Dickens Grocery, led by M Chesser and Dick ens, edged Swearingen's 59 56 to loom as top contender in Athens City League second half. Swearingen's won the first half at 5 0 with Dickens 4 1, while Ray Riggs crushed JayCees 80 49 and Franks Confectionary beat Williams and Sons 58 54.

Dickens Grocery Athens Swearingen Swearingen’s Dickens Ray Riggs JayCees Frank Williams and Sons

Ohio State and Michigan State Lead Big Ten Statistics

Ohio State and Michigan State square off in Columbus as leaders in the Big Ten. OSU tops scoring at 89.7 points per game while MSU averages 87.4. Top scorers Dischinger Walker Lucas Olson are set to clash, with Walker also leading rebounds in league play.

Chicago Ohio State Michigan State Columbus Spartans Terry Dischinger Purdue Horace Walker Secmeao Buckeyes Jerry Lucas MSU Lance Olson

Kruger Rises in MAC Scoring as Ohio U Nears Toledo

Larry Kruger of Ohio University climbed from sixth to fourth in MAC scoring with 28 points against Kent, lifting his season average to 19.3. He trails Jim Darrow, John Milhoan, and Bob James in the leaders list and also contends in field goal percentage and rebounding as Ohio joins Toledo atop theMAC standings.

Larry Kruger Ohio University Bobcats Toledo Allensville High School MAC Kent Jim Darrow John Milhoan Marshall Bob James Western Michigan Darrow Kruger Big Bob Burgess Ohio WA Jolliff Burgess Larry Trojans Fore Stephenson Deem Dodd Jackie Jensen Red Sox Jensen University of California Oakland Yankee Yanks Washington Boston

NBA Results And Friday Schedule From The League

Wednesday night scores feature Boston beating St. Louis 127 to 114 Syracuse top Detroit 144 108 Philadelphia 129 New York 117 Minneapolis 116 Cincinnati 112 Also remaining games show Cincinnati New York Boston Philadelphia Syracuse Minneapolis Detroit St. Louis on Friday.

National Basketball Assn Boston St. Louis Syracuse Detroit Philadelphia New York Minneapolis Cincinnati

Carthage Troy Trojans Gain in Athens County Basketball Race

Carthage Troy led by seniors Fore Dodd and Lockhart with junior Stephenson and Deem, coached by Danny Hall, pursues Athens County title. The 16 game win streak for the tough Trojans includes solid shooting led by Fore and Dodd, with a strong bench and fast break. They stand 8-0 in league play and face Ames-Bern next for the crown.

Carthage Troy Danny Hall Trojans Larry Fore Jack Dodd Ames-Bern Athens County Roy Cross Coolville Carthage Troy Ohio Carthage-Troy Dave Lockhart Roger Stephenson Larry Deem Southeastern Ohio Glenville W.va State College Hall Dodd Fore Stephenson Deem Lockhart Jack Athens Middleport Bulldogs Nelsonville Logan Buchter York Plains Buckeye Rutland Belpre Corning New Straitsville Glenford Hamden Engineers Zaleski

Tech Star Denton Fined for Ticket Scalping

Georgia Tech guard Dave Denton and two teammates faced a suspended $1 fine after pleading no contest to scalping tickets. The incident occurred before the Tech-Kentucky game with Denton known as a Tech star and the team highly ranked in the AP poll. Denton allegedly tried to resell two $2 tickets for $20.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Dave Denton Denton Tech James Webb Associated Press

Olympic Flame From Europe Chosen For Winter Games

Winter Olympics planners select Morgedal Norway as the source of the flame for the torch after rejecting Mt Olympus. The cottage once owned by 19th century skiing star Sondre Norheim is cited as the cradle of modern Norwegian skiing.

Souaw Valley Calif Mt. Olympus Norway Morgedal Sondre Norheim

Dow Passes In San Diego Open Opens With Strong Local Support

In San Diego Calif Billy Casper and Gene Littler led a field of 150 pros in the first round of the $20 000 San Diego Open at Mission Valley Country Club a 6716 yard par 72 course Casper and Littler long tied to the area both grew up in golf here National PGA champion Bob Rosburg withdrew with flu Dick Mayers also exited and Ken Venturi and Don Finsterwald did not enter Marty Furgol the 1959 San Diego winner was out with a back injury.

San Diego Calif Billy Casper Gene Littler Mission Valley Country Club Bob Rosburg Dick Mayers Ken Venturi Don Finsterwald Marty Furgol Casper Littler Apple Valley Singing Hills

Watrous 7th Leads PGA Seniors Field in Florida

In Dunedin Florida Watrous built a lead in the PGA seniors tournament second round for players 55 and older after a one under par 71 at PGA National. He briefly led Tuesday before the pace shifted as the group of elder players vied with the younger 50 to 54 division.

Dunedin Fla Watrous

Jackson on Spot In SEOAL Race Ahead Of Logan Clash

Jackson faces a critical SEOAL road test at Logan while Pomeroy leads a crowded chase. The Ironmen must win to stay within a game of league frontrunners as Nelsonville and Logan also contest.

Jackson Logan Pomeroy Ironmen Nelsonville Greyhounds Gallipolis Seoul Carl Ward Blue Devils Wellston Golden Rockets Seoal Jackson Middleport Athens

AFL mulls eighth team as selection drags on

The American Professional Football League ends its first annual meeting without a clear eighth franchise. President Lamar Hunt cites four applicants Atlanta Oakland San Francisco and two Miami groups. Oakland appears strongest, backed by Barron Hilton, with a telephone ballot likely if needed. A unanimous vote is required.

Dallas Lamar Hunt Atlanta Oakland San Francisco Miami Bob Neal Cleveland Hunt Barron Hilton Los Angeles

Montreal and New York settle to draw as Toronto loses

Montreal ties New York 2 to 2 while Toronto falls 2 to 1 to Chicago. The hockey results list Montreal hosting Detroit in the next matchup.

Reds Sign Coleman and Brosnan to Contracts

Cincinnati Reds announce the signings of pitcher Jim Brosnan and first baseman Gordon Coleman. Coleman, the Southern Asia batting champion at .353 for Mobile, was acquired from Cleveland in the Johnny Temple trade. If he proves effective, Frank Robinson may move back to the outfield.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Gabe Paul Jim Brosnan Gordon Coleman Coleman Southern Asia Mobile Cleveland Johnny Temple Reds Frank Robinson

NEL Owners Weigh Expanding League This Week

NFL owners meet in Miami Beach weighing possible admission of 1 to 4 new teams. Dallas, Minneapolis St Paul, St Louis and Miami represent bids with Bath seeking a franchise. Rozelle presides as vote on expansion timing and conference alignment looms.

NFL Pete Rozelle Surprise National Football League Los Angeles Rams Miami Beach Fla Dallas Minneapolis-St. Paul St. Louis Miami Bath

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