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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1957
Page
12
Ohio University in Men's Gym tonight at eight hosts Marshall College defending Mid American Conference champions. Jim Snyder's squad avenged a prior loss by defeating Morehead State Saturday night and now seeks another win to bolster MAC title chances.
Marshall, 5-2 in the Mid-American, hosts Ohio, 2-3 league, as third-place Marshall blocks the Bobcats’ fast break with Cebe Price and Paul Underwood leading a guard duo. Hal Greer dominates inside after a 27 point 20 rebound opener, while Ohio counters with Don Lifft and Fred Moore spearheading a speedy starting five.
In the 6:15 preliminary Marshall undefeated freshmen face the Bobbittens in a rematch. The first meeting at Huntington saw West Virginians break ahead late in the first half and win 87 to 79. John Milhoan of Gallipolis, 6-4 forward, averages in double figures and scored 18 in the initial contest.
Athens edges Jackson 47 42 to stay in first place tie with Nelsonville. Co captains Bishop and Widdoes spark late rally as Athens overcomes 35 32 deficit in final eight minutes. Jackson guard Elvin Johnson scores 21 but Athens seals win with late free throws and a key layup by Beverage.
Parkersburg Big Reds defeat Point Pleasant Big Blacks 86 77 securing their 13th win. Coulter scores 32 on 16 goals with 0 4 7 0 shooting while Walter Eddy and Fields also reach double figures. Smith leads Point Pleasant with 22 points and 20 rebounds as the game stays close until late.
Nelsonville Greyhounds defeat Middleport Yellow Jackets 74 58 after a tight first quarter. Jackets led early but Hounds surged with 25 points in the second half and pulled away, ending the game with a 16 point margin.
Waterloo used a 14 point first period advantage to defeat Southwestern Highlanders 64 51. Junior Cook led Gallia County with 18 points as Waterloo pulled away in the third quarter. In the late reserve game Southwestern won 49 47.
Wellston preserves a share of third in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League by defeating Logan 78-61. Fridenmaker led Wellston with 24 points, followed by Walton 22 and Potts 20, as Logan drops to fifth with a 5-5 record.
Chauncey Blue Devils beat Glouster 70 62 after leading from the first quarter. Roger Wolfe and Bill Dunnette combined for 40 points for Glouster while Chauncey had four players in double figures. Glouster reserve squad won 40 20.
Wahama White Falcons defeated Racine 42 to 37 to snap Racine 14 game win streak. Arnold and Ford each scored 12 for Wahama with balanced scoring overall, while Racine shot 22 percent to Wahama's 29. Wahama also won the junior game 32-18.
In a tense photo finish, Pomeroy defeats Gallipolis 46 to 45 as S. T. Johnson seals the win with two late free throws. Kenny Bostic leads Pomeroy with 14 points, while Bob Gillespie and Buffington add 12 each for Gallipolis.
Hamden High School defeated North Gallia 60 to 55 after trailing early. Glen Dunn led North Gallia with 18 points while Bethel Skeens and Dunn led Hamden with 16 and 15 respectively as Hamden control the second half. North Gallia reserves beat Hamden 46 to 41 with Chuck Dower and Dave Holder scoring 16 and 14.
Kyger Creek Bobcats defeat Hannan High 71 to 33 to earn their first win of the season. Four players reach double figures led by Kirby with 20 points. Hannan struggles with scoring, managing only a second quarter surge. Kyger reserves also win 40–23.
Chicago third baseman Ray Jablonski signed his 1957 contract becoming the Cubs 21st player to do so. The Chicago native was acquired from Cincinnati in a five player deal this winter.
Trimble defeated The Plains 82-68 in Athens County League play to pull even at 4-3. Mike Morrison scored 36 for Trimble and Bill Charney led The Plains with 26.
The Hounds win 74 55 behind 20 by McQuaid and 19 from Nelson. Nelsonville and Young also score 20 each while Boles adds 20 for Middleport. Ray Tanguy shines as sixth man and reserve scoring peaks at 15 by Jack Monk.
Connie Dierking, the 6 9 scoring leader, was reinstated to the University of Cincinnati basketball squad after apologizing to coach George Smith and teammates. He had been suspended indefinitely after violating training rules and was at one point in a subordinate role.
Kenny Lane and Frankie Ryff, top lightweight contenders, meet in a nationally televised 10 round bout on ABC at 9 30 p m CST in Norfolk Virginia with Lane seeking a stepping stone to a title.
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