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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1950

Page

8

Ohio Bobcats End Miami Streak With 79 70 Victory

Ohio defeated Miami 79 to 70 to end a five game MAAC skid and lift the Bobcats to third place. Elwood Sparks led with 18 points while Jack Betts and Dan Macklin added double figures as Ohio capitalized on Miami fouls and a 39 percent shooting to pull away in the second half.

Redskins Bobcats Ohio Miami Cats Elwood Sparks Jack Schumacher Charley “Bones” Rennerone Bob Luecke Jim Snyder Herb Schneider Dick Kretch Bob McPhee Jack Betts Glen Hursey Bill Sepp Sparks Dan Macklin Lepp McPhee Macklin Frank Pettica Phil McKown Betts Ohio U. G McKown Leightenheimer Hursey Renner Laecke Polosky Schumacher Schneider Stephenson Pettica da Csusqneen Griesinger Lansan Rea Tiberghein Kretch Thompson Schousen Lansaw Schouse

Ohio U Bobcats Edge Miami In Tight Defensive Effort

The Ohio University Bobcats, shooting 39 percent from the floor, pressured Miami with a midway defense shift that challenged the Redskins. Coach Jim Snyder praised the effort and called it a start toward a tighter contest as Athens faces tough road games in a likely close SEC race.

Bobcats Redskins Jim Snyder Athens Nelsonville Wellston

OU Fresh Cagers Fall 49 41 to Miami Redskins

Ohio University freshmen succumbed to a late rally by the Miami Redskins, losing 49 to 41 in a Saturday night game. The Bobkittens led 21 1 at halftime before Miami surged ahead 39 38, outscoring OU 17 to 8 in the final period. Ralph Readout scored both first half baskets for OU, while Swanson led Miami with 10 points.

Ohio Miami Bobkittens Redskins Ralph Readout Columbus Little Redskins Swanson Readout G. F Yuhas Lechner Awe Enene Williams Frame Mera Enen Barry Daugherty Miami Frosh Gresinger Weicke Bennett Johnson King Ors Knodle Galey

Toppling Ten Pins Third Step Builds For Final One

A step in a nine part NEA Service guide describes the third stage of a bowling delivery. The ball swings backward in a pendulum arc while the stride grows to match the swing. Shoulders lean forward to keep balance on the front foot and the backswing stays smooth to avoid losing control.

Glouster Pin Standings and Weekly Schedule

Bowling standings show men led by Harrys Shoes at 36 24 600 with Ogg Motors 33 27 500 and Hotel DIRT at 30 30 300. Women table lists Wonder Bar 34 23 596 and Hartleys 29 23 509 with Colonial Bakery 31 456. This week's schedule includes Hemsley Rec vs Harrys Shoes, Wonder Bar vs Hotel Bar, and Faires Appl vs Ogg Motors with top marks by Min Gus 626 and Angle Waldeck 254.

Harry’s Shoes Ogg Motors Hemsley Wonder Bar Hemsley Rec R. Mingus Waldeck Owlen Hartley’s Colonial Bkry Hotel Bar SCRA Hartley C. Stump Noftizh Dugan F. Lantz

Western Reserve Beats Michigan State 57-54 in Close Finish

In East Lansing, Western Reserve edged Michigan State 57-54 on a last minute rally. The game featured a tight score with both teams producing a nip and tuck battle through the final period.

Western Reserve East Lansing Mich Michigan State

High School Cage Games This Week Across Regions

The schedule lists Tuesday matches Glouster versus Roseville and Point Pleasant against Ripley with many others including McArthur at Wilkesville and Wahama at Poca. Mid American plays Miami versus Xavier and Notre Dame facing Butler with Ohio U. taking on Butler in Indianapolis for an 8 15 p m CST start. Conference and Ohio college games fill the week with Mt Union at Hiram and St Francis at Akron among others.

Eight Games Scheduled For Schoolboys Tuesday

The district scholastic court season continues with eight games on Tuesday, twice as many on Friday. Glouster High visits Roseville with a 12 win return, while Point Pleasant seeks its 11th win in 12 games at Ripley. Athens County matches send Jacksonville Trimble to Albany and the Plains to Carbon Hill, with Amesville and Chauncey Dover among others in action across the area.

Glouster Roseville Point Pleasant Ripley Jackson Athens Pomeroy Gallipolis Wellston Logan Nelsonville Middleport Chesterhill Pennsville McConnelsville Albany Trimble Ames-Bern Troy Buchtel Rome Waterloo Shade Poca Carbon Hill Laurelville Cadmus Racine Hamden Wilkesville the Plains Chauncey McArthur Ashville Glouster High Muskingum Valley Hisre Tha Tamonte Mare VETER W. Va Big Blacks Antinas Huntington St. Joseph Jacksonville-Trimble Murray City Hocking County Plains Tribe Greenies Amesville Belpre Washington County Chauncey Dover Coalton Vinton County West Virginia Wahama Mason City Harrisonville

Bulldogs Win Rough Game

Carbon Hill's Bulldogs built a 21-4 first period lead and held on for a 65-51 win over Murray City High in a rough Hocking County League game. The action featured 68 personal fouls as both teams relied on free throws more than field goals.

Carbon Hill Bulldogs Murray City High Murray City Aheat Sonny Campbell Dawley Bob Martin Miners Swyers Evenwwnee Martin Lehman C Eae Hardy G Mee Johnson Gene One Devo Eiecieeey Sounidrarienns Steinbrink Rare

Gibisonville Edge Wins 47-46 in Close Contest

Syracuse University confirms its national AAU cross country champion team will return next fall except for Dick Church. The close victory underscores expectations for the upcoming season.

Syracuse University Dick Church

Reds See Bright Future for 21-Year-Old Rookie Frank Smith

Cincinnati scouts earmark Frank Smith, a 21 year old right hander, as a potential 1950 contributor. After a 21-6 season with Columbia in 1948 and a strong Tulsa showing in 1949, Smith is expected to challenge for a Reds relief and starting role in spring camp.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Frank Smith Smith Mike Blaze Reds Muncie Ind Warren C. Giles Blaze Marion Columbia Fayetteville Tulsa Luke Sewell Redleg Frank Oilers

Mid-American Conference Players Head Into Second Half Schedule

The MAC resumes with eight games this weekend led by Ohio Bobcats after a win over Miami. Butler hosts Notre Dame and travels to Crawfordsville to face Wabash while Ohio plays Butler in Indianapolis. Miami hits the road to face opponents. Cincinnati plays Duquesne and Western Michigan hosts Cincinnati. Akron hosts St Francis and Dayton visits Marshall as Bowling Green tours the Pacific coast.

Ohio Bobcats Miami Butler Indianapolis Bulldogs Notre Dame Irish Butlers Crawfordsville Ind Wabash Redskins Cincinnati Xavier Muncie Ball State Bearcats Duquesne Dukes Pittsburgh Cincinnati Gardens Kalamazoo Mich Western Michigan Broncos Western Reserve Michigan State Oberlin Akron Zippers Zips University of Virginia St. Francis of New York Loretto St. Francis College Dayton Little Berea Marshall Huntington W. Va Bowling Green Globe-Trotting Falcons Pacifico Coast San Jose St. Mary’s Loyola Los Angeles

Bearcats Beat Butler 64 56 in Indianapolis

Cincinnati Bearcats extend MAC streak to five with a 64 to 56 win over Butler Bulldogs in Indianapolis. Jim Holstein scored nine after halftime as UC overcame a 27 28 halftime deficit, aided by Shipley and Holstein late surges and strong free throw shooting.

Jim Holstein Cincinnati Hamilton Catholic High Xavier Holstein Butler Buckshot O’brien John “Socko” Wiethe Indianapolis Ind Bearcats Bulldogs Ralph “Buckshot O’brien Marvin Wood Jerry Shipley Western Michigan Cincinnati G. F Welmer Shipley Ac Tee Psi Dallmer T. Baker Nncenadawinn Rubenstein Butler G. F D. Baker Meiniemwe Burdsall James Stohler Crockett Chapman R. O’brien Doyle Pru Alice W. W. O’brien Luchi W.W. W. O’brien R. O'Brien Hall Dickerson Tehan

Denison To Resume Football Rivalry With Ohio Wesleyan

Denison University announced the resumption of its football rivalry with Ohio Wesleyan University for 1950 as a homecoming game on October 21. Athletic Director Walter J. Livingston revealed the schedule. Sept. 30 Washington and Jefferson, Oct. 7 Otterbein, Oct. 14 Wooster, Oct. 21 Ohio Wesleyan, Oct. 28 Muskingum, Nov. 4 Wittenberg, Nov. 11 Oberlin, and Nov. 18 Capital.

Granville Denison University Ohio Wesleyan University Big Red Walter J. Livingston Washington and Jefferson Washington

Calumet Farm Unearths One-Two Finish at Santa Anita Maturity

Arcadia California UP Calumet Farm sent Ponder and Two Lea to the $100 000 Santa Anita Maturity finishing first and second. Ponder earned $75 200 and Two Lea $20 000 in the race.

Arcadia Calif Calumet Farm Ponder Lea Santa Anita

Bradley's Balanced Press To Boost Rebounds Defense

Bradley University emphasizes balance in rebounding defense with a five foot eight and a half inch center Gene Melchiorre. The system relies on timing from cutters and screeners, with fakes and passes creating open shots and multiple scoring options.

Peoria Ill NEA Bradley University Gene Melchiorre Ting

Multiple College and High School Scores Roundup

Large sports roundup lists numerous high school and college basketball results with scores from games across Ohio and surrounding states, plus hockey and baseball scores. Notable matches include Ashland 68 Col. North 46 in overtime, Lima St. Rose 65 Col. St. Mary 41, and Dayton Dunbar 380 Roosevelt 26. Also features pro and college hockey and notes on past sports moments.

W. Res. Acad Kent State Ashland Col. North Parma Cleve. Rhodes Ygtwa Westerville Worthington West Jefferson Mifflin Lima St. Rose Col. St. Mary Dayton Chaminade Parker Dayton Dunbar Roosevelt Hamilton Defiance Eaton Seven Mile Law St. Mary Spring Cath

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