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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1955

Page

18

Gallipolis trounces Athens 77 to 42 in series clash

Gallipolis beat Athens by 77 points, recording Athens worst defeat in the series. Notable performances include Jimmy Thowns and team efforts as Gallipolis pulled ahead in the fourth quarter and dominated the Bulldogs throughout the game.

Gallipolis Athens Jim Porter Athens Bulldogs Gallipala Ble Devils Gallpolis Aga Jimmy Adam Dete

Chieftains Rout Opponents 82-58 In Local Battle

Logan Chiefs overwhelmed their Southeastern Ofna League rivals 82 to 58 Friday night. The lead surged 24-1 after the opening period, with 31 points from Chieftain forward Lepoint and 25 from Sonny Ellis guiding the champions. Panthers’ Bill Qualls led visitors with 14 points as reserves closed the game.

Cleon Tucker Logan Logan Chieftains Pomeroya Chiefs Aralg Lepoint Roger Kuhn Sonny Ellis Bill Qualls Panthers Pe Papoose Panther Wittens Baby Braves Logan Club Ben Buckles Jim Mart Buckles Wildermuth

Campbell named captain of Walker Cup golf team

Bill Campbell of Huntington West Virginia was chosen captain of the nine man Walker Cup golf squad for the United States to meet Britain at St Andrews Scotland May 20 21. The roster includes veterans Harvie Ward Don Cherry and James G Jackson with new faces Patton Joe Conrad Bruce Cudd and Richard Yost and three alternates Rex Baxter Hillman Robbins and Edward Weister. Campbell, severely burned last Christmas when molten wax spilled on his hands, was selected despite the injury.

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Olympic Trials Not Easy Task in Michigan

In Mountats Michigan a complex artificial ski scaffold pumps up a 300 foot trail and a 156 foot high jumping scaffolding as crews work two weeks with trucks and winches before the Olympic trials. About 30 to 40 named stars will be listed as team candidates and will perform three jumps daily to determine the top six ski jumpers.

Tron Mountats Mich Pine Mountain

Orange Cagers Edge TriCone For 74-65 Victory

Orange team despite a rough start battles to a 74-65 win over TriCone as Coach Strayk's squad shakes slump. Powell led with 22 points while Sharpshoutites and Vandar contributed key plays and Bell's late scoring sealed the comeback.

Sinaby Jack Strayk

Hocking Standings Juggled With Friday League Action

Scores from Hocking County League games show Logan and South Bloomingsite winning key matchups. South Bloomingsville Dodgers built an early 18-5 lead and held off Rockbridge Raiders, 44-50, to stay atop the standings while Carlton Hill Bulldogs fell short to Carbon Hill Tigers in a late rally.

LOGAN Sheeee City Baurelile Ushisqaville Bulldogs Teagare Ganane South Bloomingsite Ffs Ted Roark Larion Lasers Murray Gdty Laurelvile Laurelville Gitlsonville Carbon Hill Bulldogs Tigers Carlton Hill Gibelowners Nepo Dim Lien Neal Hawk Carlton Hillace South Bloommingville Dodgers Rockbridge Red Raiders Roger Tucker Dodgers Raiders

When is a referee not set ting him from the fans

Referee Nolan Mace forgets his uniform and leaves Paul Tribe to officiate. Mrs. Mace drives to Amvesville with the missing pants, returns to find the garments, and ref duties resume in the second half of the preliminary game amid a lighthearted mishap.

Ames-Bern Nolan Mace Athens Paul Tribe

Two Leagues Change Lead At Sportland Rec Center

Sportland bowling action across multiple leagues saw shifts in leadership as Athens TV, Al Star, and Beasley Mathews rose in the standings. Notable performances included Line ler with a 361 series and Ayers posting a 28 final game, while Bud Harper joined Athens Of and kept a 178 average in a competitive circuit.

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Johnson Wins Over Fuentes in Philadelphia Bout

Georgie Jonson, 10th ranked middleweight, edged Ramon Fuentes in a tense Convention Hall match. Officials were split with Referee Willie Clark favoring Fuentes 6-4, Judge Jimmy Mina 6-3-1 for Johnson, and Judge Nici Spano 5-5.

Philadelphia Georgie Jonson Ramon Fuentes Refree Willie Clark Fuentes Jimmy Mina Johnson Nici Spano

Big Klu Hits The Ball Says Ted Kluszewski

Cincinnati’s Ted Kluszewski says he aims to hit the ball safely and values line drive power over sheer height. He explains his rising homer totals from 16 in 1952 to 49 last season, attributing it to slight wrist action and better follow through while maintaining his contact-first approach.

Bob Husted Cincinnati Ted Kluszewski Arcker Cincinnati Redlegs Ted Lleagues Gene

Bowling's Your Game The Power Of Release And Speed

A casual bowling guide notes that sheer high speed rarely improves scores. It emphasizes a smooth, normal release and fluid arm action over forced fast throws, urging focus on timing, grip, and consistent technique to control pins and accuracy.

30 Point Fourth Period Sparks Buchtel 70 69 Victory

Buchtel Bruins rally for 30 points in the fourth quarter to edge Trimble 70 69. Bert Barnes’ team climbs from fifth to third in Athens County standings. Day and Smart lead with 42 combined while Poches and Burdiss pace Trimble with 50 of their total. Cardinals win the reserve game 87 38.

Buchted Bert Barnes Buchtel Bruins Trimble Cardinals Buchtel Athens Buchtels Din Day Eldon Smart Trimble Francis Poches Ladry Burdiss Cardinals Buebiel

Bucks Rally Past Northwestern In 91-90 Upset

Ohio State overcame a 14 point halftime deficit without star Robin Freeman. John Miller and Charlie Ellis fueled a 39 point second half as Miller scored 35 and Ellis hit key free throws in the final minute. Northwestern guard Frank Ehmann led with 32 points as the Wildcats fell to 7-6 overall.

Olumbus Buckeyes Robin Freeman Northwestern Olin Wildcats Warh Freeman John Miller Charlie Ellis Bucks Miller Ellis Frank Ehmann Ehmann Ohio Liedato Elst Iin Ohin Trnes Taf Wdowies Nerujwesteria Fas

Belore Eagles Edge Chauncey In League Thriller

Belpre best Chauncey in a hard fought high school league game. Roger Tredway and Weith Frame led Belpre with strong scoring as the Eagles built and held a 56-45 edge through three quarters before Chauncey narrowed the gap late.

Chauncey Belore Sy Geletes Faigie Befeores Dees Chauncey Dever Blue Devils Frodenminhra SEIS Chadgreisseuet D Eagles Aganes Poubdine Tinea Stratht Wan Buck Way Blue Devils Denyse Ped Eagles Wacnington County Esery Hough Chauncey Tarass Roger ‘Tredway Weith Frame Belpre Eagle Lela Noals Blnz Devils Hoyer Robinson

Rio Five Records 5th Win in Close Victory

Rio Grande Blue Men remained undefeated with a hard fought BO" over Glen Wiseman's Cadmus Redskins as Cadmus adopted a man to man defense for the first time this season. Wilton Watkins led with 44 points in a standout performance breaking prior marks, while Cadmus' Henry Mye had previously set the single game record with 32.

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Official OK Stamps Jets For Columbus

NEW YORK The International League approved transfer of the Ottawa franchise to Columbus and adopted a condensed 1919 schedule running April to September. The league aligned with the American Association for a streamlined season and Little World Series plans between playoff winners. Ottawa and St Louis/Cardinals related moves were noted.

New York Columbus Havana American Association Kansas City Ottawa St. Louis Cardinals Association Omaha

Lebanon Raceway Drops Entry Fees for Overnight Harness Meets

Operational manager Corwin Nison announced at a Columbus meeting that Lebanon Raceway will not charge entry fees this year for horses entered in overnight harness events. The Ohio Horsemen's Assn approved the change after Lebanon track requested it, with the intent to attract more horses to Lebanon.

Lebanon Lebanon Raceway Corwin Nison Ohio Horsemen's Assn. Inc Columbus Lehano

Possession Game Trips Greyhounds in Southeastern Ohio

Nelsonville led by Art Hunley trained Grey Hodods while Tom Potts and Chinior Adkeots scored for the night. Wells ton’s Hiareid Vickers contributed as Nelsonville earned a second victory in VG and second in the Southeast Ohio Athletic League without Gary Boyher.

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