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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1956

Page

10

Ohio U Bobcats Clinch 105 89 Win Over Marietta

Ohio University routs Marietta College 105 to 89 in Marietta. Evans leads with 22 points as Garrison Moore and Morrison shine for the Bobcats in the season finale. Marietta ends 10-11. Whetsell’s Pioneers struggle against OU’s steady offense and rebounding.

Bobcats Evans Jack Gilbert Marietta Ohio University Marietta College Pioneers Jim ‘Snyder Whetsell Ohio Bar Johnson Field House Politil Athens Eagles Dick Garrison Fred Moore Garrison Harry ' Weinbrecht Larry Morrison Weinbrecht Morison Bob Evans Morrison Moore Don Sifft Pioneer Fane Nick Dan Scotty Guesheimer Gre Moore Neinbrecht Oy Alarrison Peters Grooms Williams Oppenheimer Paulette Baker Marietta Gregan Marenehin Cowell See McCormick Soo Nangle Marieta Fontana McClain

Athens Bulldogs Clinch Region Showdown With Gallipolis

Athens defeats New Lexington 64-43 while Gallipolis crushes Belpre 62-51. Bulldogs and Gallipolis advance in the district bracket, meeting Monday for a spot in the Cincinnati regionals. Local fans witnessed brutal, physical play as Athens led 14-6, 30-14, and 48-34, with Jack Grey of New Lexington top-scoring in the night’s other action.

Athens Bulldogs Gallipolis Charlie McAfee New Lexington Quad Belpre Athens Irmament Cincinnati Seaional Rs. Gallipolis Bulldogs Joe South Dos McAfee Russell Wade South, & i Snyder Baldwin Parsons Widdoes McConkey Bishop Beverage Rolph Wedge

College NAIA Tournament Roundup and Scores

DePaul 8, Manhattan 70 Baldwin Wallace 98, Defiance 111, Boston College consolation Central State 73, Steubenville 68 Kent Roosevelt 74, Akron North a St Johns 75 NYU 66 Mississippi State 2, Mississippi 74 Tulsa 35 Arkansas State Utah 91, Colorado A&M 69 NCSU 88, Clemson 8 Duke 94, Maryland 69 Wake Forest 79, 8 Carolina 64 North Carolina 1, Virginia 77, Wash Lee 63, Geo Washington West Virginia 9, Davidson 60 Furman 4, Virginia Tech 70 Richmond 79, Wm Mary 62 Wellsville Jefferson Union 86, Wintersville

DePaul Manhattan Baldwin-Wallace Defiance Tol Cross Boston Central State Steubenville Kent St. Johns Bkn NYU Miss. State Mississippi Tulsa Arkansas Utah Colorado A&m N.C. State Clemson Duke Maryland Wake Forest Carolina North Carolina Virginia Wash-Lee Geo. Washington West Virginia Davidson Furman Virginia Tech Richmond Wm. & Mary

Ohio City Bowling Standings and Regional Scores Highlight Night

Cincinnati area bowling results show Cincinnati Elder 69 over Western Hills 0 and St Xavier 72 over Sycamore 24. Nearby teams from Columbus and Canton posted wins as well, with high single and series scores noted for Hane's and Shoe Center. In basketball, Gallipolis beat Belpre 62 to 51 as Lancaster edged Marietta, advancing in Class A Sectional play at Ohio University alongside Wells and Chillicothe contenders.

Cincinnati Hamilton Catholic McNicholas Reading Mariemont Cincinnati ‘Hughes Roger Bacon Anderson Norwood Walnut Hills Deer Park Hamilton Colerain Western Hills Cincinnati St. Xavier Sycaanes Construction Appalachian Electric Harper Goodbive Furniture Cleveland East Tech Euclid Shoe Center Hane Harper's Shoe Center Smoker Empire Appalachian Orrell Tuis Frank Nuneks Gallipolis Lancaster Ohio University Marietta Golden Gates Chillicothe Belpre SECUL Milhoan Eugene Rees Eagles Blue Devils Blue Devile AL. Gallipolis Thom Jenkins Millican Rees Venters Aeea Campbell Gillespie W. Snyder Feces Boston Wee Red Sox B. Snyder G. Carpenter Wallop Wilcoxen Cedee Theodore Gallipolis LS Belore Ralph, Baurh Acs

Possible Swap Hint Between Tigs and Chisox

Trade talk swirls at Detroit camp as Chicago chief Marty Marion hints at swapping Jim Brideweser for Tigers second baseman Fred Hatfield. Brideweser batted 20 in 34 games after last season’s 232 in 122 games. NHL score notes Detroit 2 Boston 0 and Find as New Orleans Handicap favorite remains unsettled.

Bakeland Fla Detroit Tiger Marty Marion Chicago White Sox Tigers Marion Sox Jim Brideweser Tig Fred Hatfield Hifield Detroit Brideweser Chicago

Top Teams Show Stuff In Winning

Heinsohn and Floyd starred as All Americans in college hoops last night. Holy Cross routed Boston College as Heinsohn scored 51 and grabbed 42 boards, while Furman’s Floyd matched with 48 in a 94-70 win over Virginia Tech. George Washington edged West Virginia 63-60 in a three day tourney, with Davidson falling 83-? to West Virginia. Mountaineers face Floyd and Furman in the semifinals, while George Washington meets Richmond after Richmond beat William and Mary 79-42.

ED Wins Tom Heinsohn Darrell Floyd Heinsohn Holy Cross Crusaders Boston Colle Floyd Furman Paladins Virginia Tech Southern George Washington West Virginia Davidson Mountaineers Washington & Lee Richmond William and Mary

Central State Triumphs Over Barons For NAIA Title

Central State defeated Steubenville 73 to 68 to win the NAIA district crown in Wilberforce Ohio. Steubenville, with a 21 game win streak, led 44-43 at half before Central State surged ahead in the final eight minutes. Paul Brownlee fouled out with eight minutes left after scoring 14. A windstorm caused a three hour delay and a power outage at Baldwin Wallace during the earlier game.

Wilberforce Ohio Steubenville Intercollest Baldwin-Wallace College Baldwin-Wallace Defiance Steuvenville Barons Kansi Paul Brownlee

Football Pact Seems Certain in Big Ten Talks

AST LANSING reports that acceptance of a permanent or open end Rose Bowl football contract with the Pacific Coast Conference is viewed as settled. Commissioner Tug Wilson, headed to a faculty and athletic directors meeting, said he favors the pact. A conditional conference vote appears favorable, likely 8 to 2 or 7 to 3, with Minnesota and Northwestern against extension and Wisconsin borderline. The current three year pact expires after the 1957 game.

AST Lansing Pacific Coast Conference K. L Tug) Wilson Minnesota Northwestern Wisconsin

Michigan Tracksters Aim for Second Straight Big Ten Indoor Crown

Michigan opens indoor Big Ten competition in East Lansing with preliminaries tonight and finals Saturday. The Wolverines seek back-to-back titles led by power in five events while Iowa’s balanced squad poses the major challenge in a tight meet.

East Lansing Mien Michigan Iowa Hawkyes

Santee to Run in KC Race at Madison Square Garden

Santee, a 24 year old Marine, cleared to compete in the KC race at Madison Square Garden after court action. Justice James McNally signed an injunction and K of C meet rector Tom Harrigan announced the decision, paving the way for his return in the Melbourne Olympics year.

Wernantee Ameren Madison Square Garden Supreme Court Knights of Columbus James McNally K. of Je Tom Harrigan Marinees Santee Ietine Atlee Union

Pitcher How Has Tryout With White Sox In Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. a top NL pitcher while with the St Louis Cardinals is attempting a comeback with the Chicago White Sox. His chances appear good as he shows heart and vast pitching knowledge. He is 34, a common age for pitchers to thrive beyond in some careers.

Tampa

Regalado Seeks Indians First Base Job in Camp

Tucson reporter notes Regalado, 25, of California, arrived at the Cleveland Indians camp as a candidate for the first base position. He played third base for the 1954 AL champions and was sent to Indianapolis last season.

Regalado Indians Tucson Ariz Reslado Cleveland Indians Indianapolis

Reds on spring training in good shape and ready

Teebets of the Cincinnati Redlegs noted reduced weight in spring training. Tebbetts said excess weight problems were gone as the Reds began workouts. Sunny Ski weighed 241 pounds, close to his normal. Joe Nuxhall at 220 pounds, about last season’s figure.

Tamen Birdie Tebbetts Cincinnati Redlegs Tebbets Reds Sunny Ski Joe Nuxhall

Wayne University Detroit Wins NCAA Tournament Selection

Wayne University Detroit, winner of 15 straight games with an overall 16 ?, was selected today to play in the National Collegiate Basketball championship tournament sponsored by the NCAA.

NCAA Wayne New York Wayne University of Detroit

Costa to Meet Carmelo Chubby Costa in TV Fight

Brooklyn featherweight Carmelo Chubby Costa faces top contender from Mexico in a televised bout at Madison Square Garden. Costa, 24, seeks a strong showing against the quick moving opponent as NBC plans a 10 p.m. EST broadcast with Costa listed as the 341 favorite.

Ow York Manson Square Vasquez Carmelo Chubby Costa Brooklyn

Tournaments and Fight Results From Friday and Saturday Actions

Eastern versus Glenford and Nelsonville against Somerset lead Friday schedule with Class A and B matchups plus late battles. In boxing news Billy Paock of Los Angeles stops Imira in a tight finish as Indiana leads the 46th Big Ten swimming meet on Bill Woolsey’s 1500 meter free style, with events continuing tonight and Saturday.

Eastern Glenford Nelsonville Somerset Holy Trinity St. Aloysius Lafayette Ind Indiana Bill Woolsey

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