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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1960

Page

8

Bobcats defeat Morehead State 96 66 at home

Ohio University Bobcats roll past Morehead State 96 to 66 in Men's Gymnasium. Howard Jolliff tallies 21 points and 15 rebounds as Ohio U improves to 16 5 and runs season home win streak to 12. Team heads to Marietta then NCAA trip to Lexington for Notre Dame game.

Ohio University Bobcats Eagles Morehead State Marietta Ohio U Lexington Notre Dame Howard Jolliff Jim Snyder Snyder Jolliff Kruger Bill Whaley Dale Bandy Adams Henderson Thompson Morehead Herbie Triplett Hamilton Cole Morgan Asa Hall Harrison Marshall Thompson Ohio Joliffe Whaley Witte Wilcox Katz -Ceemees Schuler Ferlic Calhoun Cook Ohio T Bill Zinser Roland Rake

Ohio Teams Split Results In Interstate Matchups

The Associated Press reports six games Monday night with half won by Ohio teams. Cincinnati Bowling Green and Ohio University triumphed while Kent State Miami and Ohio State fell short in the slate of interstate contests.

Ohio Cincinnati Bowling Green Ohio University Kent State Miami Ohio State

Cops Berth In Tourney As Ohio State Slips Big Ten

Ohio State loses 99-83 to Indiana to ruin its 13-0 Big Ten record and jeopardize an undefeated title run. Texas and New Mexico State claim conference crowns as NCAA bids loom with Cincinnati and others already in. Oscar Robertson scores 43 to seal Tulsa loss for top-ranked Bearcats.

Texas Rice New Mexico State Arizona Ohio State Associated Press Indiana Steubenville John Blanda Central State John Carroll Fenn Hoosiers Buckeyes Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Bearcats

Top-Rated Squads Vie for Ohio High School Titles

Ohio braces for state finals as 523 teams enter sectional play for Class AA and A. By March 12 district winners advance to regionals, with four from each class reaching the state finals March 25 26. The top 10 polls remain intact though shifts occur from recent county tournaments.

Associated Press Lykens Mt. Zion Crawford County Cleveland East Tech Toledo Scott Middletown Salem East Tech Dayton Roosevelt Northwestern Wayne County Salem Local Urbana Lynwood - Jacksontown Edgerton

AP Top 10 Energetic Edge in College Basketball Race

Cincinnati Bearcats hold the top spot as they rout Tulsa 110 64 and secure at least a share of the Missouri Valley title. Ohio State grabs NCAA berth by winning the Big Ten crown, while California earns an at large bid. Bradley, West Virginia, Utah, Georgia Tech, Miami Florida and St Bonaventure round out the top 10 with various tournament prospects.

Cincinnati Tulsa Bowling Green Loyola of Chicago Ohio U Morehead Buckeyes Ohio State Indians Bucks Oscar Robertson Big O Bearcats California Bears Bradley Braves New York Madison Square Garden West Virginia Jerry West Utah Utah State Aggies Georgia Tech Auburn Plainsmen Miami Florida St. Bonaventure Hurricanes Bonnies Wseene Eeenee Beeene Eeeene Fla Indiana Peer de Eeneane St. Louis Stereerens New York U

Cage Scores CLASS AA Sectionals Across Ohio

Basketball scores from multiple CLASS AA sectional games across Ohio. Euclid 58 Wickliffe 55 and Euclid 73 West Geauga 40. Akron Central 83 Kenmore 39. Barberton 57 Coventry 47. Shaker Heights 45 Maple Heights 40. Bedford 54 Brush 37. John Adams 70 Heights 57. Urbana 53 Sidney 37. Greenville 55 West Milton. Dayton Fairview 57 Eaton 47. White 74 German Town 28. Roaring 74 Loveland 62. Princeton 67 Lebaron 47. Northwest 61 Wheelersburg 55. Bellaire 62 Union Local 54. Bellaire St John’s 73 River Local 56. Upper Arlington 77 Watterson 66. Central 58 West 43. Grandview 67 Plentangy 37. Marion Franklin 65 Pleasant View 42. North College Hill 45 Colerain 42. Middletown 73 Hamilton Fairfield 41.

Akron Central Akron Kenmore Barberton Coventry Bedford Shaker Heights Maple Heights Brush Cleveland John Adams Cleveland Heights Troy Urbana Sidney Greenville West Milton Middletown Roaring Loveland Princeton Lebaron Portsmouth Northwest Scioto Wheelersburg Martins Ferry Bellaire Union Bellaire St. John's River Local Columbus Upper Arlington Watterson Columbus Central Columbus West Grandview Plentangy Marion-Franklin Pleasant View

OU Fresh Turn Back IM Stars in 82 71 Victory

Ohio University's freshman basketball team beat the Intra mural All-Stars 82 71, then added five extra minutes to finish 96 81. Gary Bolen led with 12 points as Stacy Bunton 18 and Ralph Ball 12 fueled the win. The Bobkittens move to 8 6 1 and close the season at Marietta Wednesday.

Ohio University Gary Bolen Bobkittens Stacy Bunton Ralph Ball Bolen Bunton Marietta OU Frosh McInteer Crabtree Lundblad Wright Ball Merb Moore Warfield Ad-Stats V3.c Prentice Norris

Skating Event Postponed at World Championships

In Vancouver the start of the 1960 World Figure Skating Championships for women was delayed to 1 p.m. PST to allow late arrivals. Twenty four skaters, mostly Olympic contenders, will perform two school figures today and complete six by Wednesday morning. Free skating for the women closes Thursday night.

Vancouver B.C

Baseball holdouts loom as leagues open negotiations

American League clubs begin holdout season with several stars unsigned by 12:01 March 1. Notable holdouts include Mantle, Maris, Donavan, Lown, Colavito, Kuenn, and Gate others across multiple teams while four National League clubs report full rosters.

Los Angeles Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Dick Donovan Turk Lown Minnie Minoso Jim Landis Billy Goodman New York Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Ryne Duren Hector Lopez Cleveland Rocky Colavito

Score Could Be Key To Indians Success

In Tucson spring training the Cleveland Indians rely on pitcher Herb Score to anchor the rotation after Cal McLish was traded. With limited experienced starters, Score’s return to top form could supply the required speed and effectiveness to fuel pennant hopes.

Tucson Ariz Cleveland Indians Herb Score Cal McLish Cincinnati Indians Score

Area boys basketball schedule across multiple gyms

Tuesday games feature Cage State Logan against Wellston at 6 30 p m Pomeroy faces Lancaster at 7 45 p m Belpre meets Athens at 9 p m Oak Hill hosts Gallipolis versus Rock Hill at 7 p m South Point plays Coal Grove at 8 15 p m Carthage Troy battles Glenford at 7 p m Laurelville meets New Lexington St Albans at 8 15 p m Friday Corning duels Racine at 7 p m Buchtel York vs Crooksville at 8 15 p m Wellston hosts Waterloo at 7 p m Fairland faces Chillicothe Central Catholic at 8 15 p m Hamden meets North Gallia at 7 p m Nelsonville Uno to to Unioto at 8 15

Waterloo Oak Hill Fairland Chillicothe Central Catholic Hamden North Gallia Nelsonville Unioto

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