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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1956

Page

10

Gallipolis Blue Devils Invade Athens Tonight

Overflow crowd forecast as Gallipolis Blue Devils ride a 44 game Southeastern Ohio Athletic League win streak. Milhoan leads a potent roster as Athens eyes the upset on home floor with Rutkoskie Wade Russell Souti and others delivering scoring while Nelsonville and Middleport action also on the slate.

Athens Gallipolis Blue Devils Blue Devils Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Gallipolis Columbus Central Blue Devil John Bevo Milhoan Milheau 1 Jackson Ironmen Versa Tile Center Wellston Middleport Nelsonville Bulldogs Jackson Ldog Charlie McAfee A McAfee Win Joe Sout’ i Jim Rutkoskie Cen Wen Wade South Larry Snyder Larry Russell Jim Lee McAfee Rutkoskie Wade Russell Wells Middleport Oes Pomeroy

Albright Leads US Charge in Winter Olympic Figure Skating

Tenley Albright and Caro Heiss powered a strong American display in Cortina d Ampezzo as the compulsory figures set the pace. Ingrid Wendle and Yvonne Sugden trailed, while Norway’s Sverre Stenersen claimed the Nordic combined title and Knut Johannesen led the 10,000 meter speed skating. The Russians held sprint supremacy with wins in the 500, 1300, and 5000 meters, and Toni Sailer moved ahead in the giant slalom bid.

Sy Ted Sais Cortina D'Ampezzo Italy p—Tenley Albright Caro Heiss Miss Albright Newton Center Mass Tenley Miss Heiss Ozone Park N.Y Ingrid Wendle Austria Yvonne Sugden England Sverre Stenersen Norwegi Knut Johennesen Russia Ixlassy Misurina Toni Sailer Canalone Johannesen Oleg Gontcharenko

College basketball scores and results scattered across games

Illinois 95, Minnesota 4. Toledo 9, St. Francis Pa. 90. Youngstown 1, Loyola Chicago. Wittenberg 79, Rio Grande 117, West Virginia State 86. DePaul 98, Lawrence Tech 58. Holy Cross 84, Georgetown 68. Seton Hall 86, Creighton 73. St. Bonaventure 76, Scranton 55. Kentucky M, Georgia Tech 62. Georgia 8, Florida 73. LSU 87, Tulane 66. Mississippi State 100, Mississippi 79. West Virginia 100, VMI 68. George Washington 92, VPI 10. Tennessee Tech 2. Eastern Kentucky 77, Memphis State 97. Arkansas State 67. Hl Kentucky Wesleyan 86, Miami Flag. Morehead 163, Bellarmine 1.

Reliance Wittenberg Rio Grande West Virginia State DePaul Lawrence Tech Holy Cross Georgetown Seton Hall Creighton St. Bonaventure Scranton Kentucky M Georgia Tech Georgia Florida Louisiana State Tulane Mississippi State Missisp West Virginia VMI George Washington VPI Tennessee Tech Eastern Kentucky Memphis State Arkansas State Lahoma City Texas A&m Military Memphis Arkansas Ginia Tech Wichita Jose State Illinois Oklahoma City Gopher Jed Dommeyer Heinsohn Kentucky Cross Southeastern George Tech Kansas State Oklahoma Bobs Therr Virginia Cousy

Piersall Named Courageous Athlete of 1955 at Banquet

Philadelphia sports weekly honors Ellis Piersall of the Red Sox as the year’s most courageous athlete for his comeback from multiple mental health struggles. Robin Nobs of the Phillies and Bob Pellegrini of Maryland were cited for outstanding athlete and lineman of the year respectively.

Philadelpiia Persall Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Alan Piersall Robin Nobbs Philadelphia Phillies Bob Pellegrini Maryland

Night's Schedule in Ohio Matches Around League

Gallipolis travels to Athens while Middleport visits Jackson Nelsonville plays at Wellston Logan hosts Pomeroy Ripley plays Waham Rutland meets Racine and Eastern faces Belpre in Tuesday action.

Gallipolis Athens Middleport Jackson Nelsonville Wellston Logan Pomeroy Ripley Waham Rutland Racine Eastern Belpre

Hurle Redleg and Corky Valen Tone Sign for 1956 Reds

Cincinnati Redlegs announce 28th and 29th players Jack Lor and Harold Corky Valen tine for the 1956 season. An observant winter sports fan attended a women’s slalom event, noting a 3 foot high bottle of compressed natural gas with a radiant heater attached.

Cincinnatinga Jacklor Harold Corky Valentine Cincinnati Redlegs Cortina

Middies and Willshire Lead Ohio Schoolboys in AP Poll

In a sprawling weekly AP poll, Middletown and Willshire top the Ohio School basketball rankings as tournament time nears. John Mihoan of Galipois and Ob Josetenyk of Yorkie lead Class A and B scoring tallies, while Stark County teams Canton South and Timken make strong showings. Mt Vernon and Hartville drop from the top tier after recent losses, and Lorain and Strasburg rise in Class A and B respectively.

Middletown Clas Wilshire Ohio Associated Press Me Tao John Mihoan Galipois Clase A Ob Josetenyk Yorkie Milhou Doseferre Peasantbit Raditeevision Stark County TK County Sears Baler County Niddetown Hamilton Butler Canton Timken Challenge Stark. Co Mamuwa Canton South Ramilton Canton Timken Mt Vernon Upper Arlington Newark Hartville Greentown Lorain Strasburg Nto

Dons Keep Top AP Ranking With 40th Straight Win

San Francisco remains No. 1 after a 39-24 victory that extended the Dons’ club record winning streak to 40 and 1357 total points for the AP panel. Dayton holds second with 14 wins, while Vanderbilt and others compete for lofty spots in the college basketball rankings.

Jess San Francisco California Dons Associated Press Dayton Flyers Vanderbilt San Francisco Vanderbilt State Louisville Alabama St. Francis Brooklyn Holy Cross Oklahoma City Memphis State Southern Methodist Marshall A UCLA

Massillon Harp Quits To Join Cadets Coaching Staff

Massillon's Tom Harp, Washington High School football coach for two seasons, resigns to become offensive backfield coach at the United States Military Academy at West Point. The move follows a rapid week end discussion with Army coach Col Earl Mark. Harp will stay in Ohio for 15 days to interview West Point candidates before the appointment becomes effective.

Tom Harp Massillon Washington High School Military Academy Lest Point Harp Washington High Harp Lis Earl Red Ohio West Point

Blacks Defeat Vikings 81-64 in Rio Grande clash

Black team, led by Denny Wedge with 19 points, defeated Rip Community’s Vikings 81 to 64 on their floor. Slater scored 29 for Rip with 8 of 9 from the line, while Rio Grande guards Hoschar and Redmé tied for 17 each. Wedge and Curry paced the Blacks as the win improves their record to 11-3 and drops Rip to 11-7 heading into Thursday’s Wellston game.

Mrnemig Macy Ripley Vikings Vikings Denny Wedge Viking Ener Agene Bill Smith Nelson S. Bush Rio Grande College Hoschar Redmé Pete Column Monday Young Rip Community Charles Chancey West Virginia State Young Indiana Rio McClintock Marvin Curry GFP Chancey Rio Grande Slater Skein Institute W. Va Harless Bushmen Easter Curry L. Harless Myers Foo Parker Cole Kegley Gcc Dunker Martinian Bruckman i W.va Nelsonville Elk Columbus Satur- Milbourne South Thompson Young, Co.cc Elks Chet Laniers Voigt William Friedrich Estell White Robert Baits Otas Haled Johnny Henry Kimble Floyd Barber Omer Standish Dale State Snn Sears

Alston Signs New Dodgers Contract for 1986 Season

New Dodgers manager Walter Alston expressed confidence in his team's readiness after signing a contract extension on Monday. He stressed that the Dodgers must hustle to reach and stay in the World Series, citing key players Roy Imppanella Don Newcombe and Jackie Robinson while downplaying concerns over aging.

New York Walter Alston Brooklyn Dodger Alston Dodgers Roy Impanella Don Newcombe Jackie Robinson

Soviet Press Keeps Olympic News Quiet in Russia

In Moscow the press downplays the Olympic Games with Pravda offering only brief athlete sketches buried deep in papers and Radio Moscow giving bare scores. Meanwhile Boston reports Julio Mederos defeating Claude Chapman in Cambridge Massachusetts with a points result.

Moscow Senate Ravda Pravda Radio Moscow Boston Julio Mederos Vba Claude" Chapman Cambridge Mass

Brooklyn Veteran Boxer Triumphs Over Fiore at St Nic Arena

In a Monday night bout at St Nic Arena, veteran Brooklyn fighter credited by his victory over Carmine Fiore with boosting confidence. Officials included Judge Artie Aidala, Referee Barney Felix, and Judge Harold Barnes with a 63-1 score and a 41 dollar gate.

Carmine Fiore Brooklyn Fiore Artie Aidala St. Nic Arena Barney Felix Harold Barnes

Mt Uni Resigns Athle t Dat

ALLIANCE. Nelson M. Jones resigned Monday as head football coach and athletic director of Mt Union College. He cited ill health but said he hoped to remain with the college in a teaching capacity. President Carl Bracy accepted the resignation and said a teaching post would be offered.

Illinois aims for NCAA bids amid Big Ten chase

Independent hopefuls, led by Illinois and Ohio State, chase at-large NCAA berths as Big Ten teams clash. Holy Cross, Memphis State, Seton Hall, and Oklahoma City win or threaten in conference play. Caliber of at-large bids cited with notable scoring runs and free throw records.

ED Wu Associated Press Ilinois Columbus Ohio Ohio Horsemen's Assn Kenneth Richardson Sunbury Minot C.D. England Marion Arlo Edward Croton Minnesota Illinois Tampa Flanbe Zahar Georgetown Tom Heinsohn Florida

Western League adds Topeka and two cities in expansion

Colorado Springs directors voted Topeka Kansas as the eighth Class A member by unanimous consent. Topeka replaces Kansas City in the Class AAA American Association. The Western League also welcomed Albuquerque New Mexico and Amarillo Texas, while holdover cities remain Lincoln Sioux City Des Moines Colorado Springs and Pueblo.

Colorado Springs Topeka Kan American Assn Wessix Club League Omaha American Assa Albuquerque N.M Amarillo Tex Lincoln Sioux City Des Moines Pueblo

Bowling league results and top bowlers summary

E Bowling Psc res Monday League results show top team and top bowlers for the week. Wood 208 191 182 681 Johnson 165 136 214 515 Snider 177 201 197 575 Merrick 181 145 166 492 Williams 140 182 162 484 Wolfe 204 132 171 507 McBee noted in standings.

Gibson Sinclair Neal Floral Chapman Wolfe Wood Johnson Snider Merrick T. Williams Wolfe McBee

United States Face Canada In Olympic Field Hockey Clash

In Cortina tonight the United States meets defending champion Canada in a six team Olympic field hockey round. Both sides won openers on Monday with Canada defeating Czechoslovakia 63, and the U S overpowering Germany 12 to 4. If the Americans win they could loom as favorites to reach the title game.

Cortina D'Ampezzo Italy United States Canada Germany Czechoslovakia

Hoad Wins Australian Championship in Straight Sets

Australia’s Rod Hoad defeated Rosewall 6-4 6-3 6-4 to claim the singles title as all finalists reportedly signed for the event. Hoad’s powerful serve and blitzing volleys overwhelmed Rosewall, with only a late rally from Rosewall in the conclusive set. Russell Rae, 25, Galveston outfielder who hit .312 with Houston last year, was the final signed entrant involved in related notes.

Toad Voltus Rosewall Ken Russell Rae Eston Tex Houston

Top Ten Class A Poll Points and Losses List

Listing of Class A teams with wins and losses, including Middletown, Akron South, Columbus East, Youngstown, Cincinnati, and many small towns. Scores and placements appear for multiple districts such as Plain City, St Marys, North Lima, and Berne Union, reflecting a dense regional high school standings page.

Middletown LO Ilton Columbus East Akron South Cleveland Ganon McKinley Vormnas Portsmost Isleybeavile Youngstove Marteten Ats Yoongstown St Marys Co Central Martins Perryth Dover Bellaire Berne-Union Plain City Boston Ae Strasburg Lockland Wayne Sulphur Springs Hartyle Brewster Yorkvile Sycamore Rio. Grande Prospect Mm. Reynoldsburg New Waterford Holloway McCutcheonville Shreve Beaver Manchester Allensville Brunswick King Mills River Monroe Maron St. Mary Neware St. Francis Northwestern Wayne Lexington Marx Center West Union Blue Creek Hopedale Hudson Ashville Woodsfield Beriin Conotton Valley Hamden Doylestown

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