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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1955

Page

21

Perry Co Dominates B District in Dramatic Comeback

McLin's McArthur team used a full court press to topple Nideport and surge from a 39-39 halftime tie. Jim Puckett and Roger Long led with 21 and 26 points as McArthur built 15 to 20 point cushions in the second half. Middleport’s Fisher and Gallagher contributed to the win while Armstrong scored 36 for the losers.

Page Jim Puckett Roger Long Jackets Act Generals McLin Nideport McArthur Tren Dick Armstrong Pointe Generale General Gen Long Puckett Bob McKinney Middleport John Fisher Terry Gallagher Midddleport Amstrong Tom Gill Ames-Bern Albany Athens Jackson Bulldogs Wellston Belpre NEW Lexington Miller Ault Lucas Gallagher Letti King Scort Williams Tor Ie Beatty Woodyard Ast Tewksbui Elby Henthorne Radford Sewell L. Morris Gol, Hoov Lexington Rapp Dean E Gill T D. Armstrong Arnett Armstrong Conley Gilland Ames Bern Uo Kinneer AL Norte i Et Wintour Mabe ‘Court Athens County Ohio Miter Fondant Como Cate Pea Jer

Dayton high school scores mix in district roundup

A jittery score digest lists Dayton area results with several teams posting wins and losses. Vereview, Roosevelt and Northridge show notable outputs while Columbus Marysville and Worthington post midtable results.

Dayton Rayton Vairview Rooevelt Dayton Stivers Beavercreek Miamis Dayton Northridge Versmilles Columbus Marysville Williards Worthington Upper Arting

Gopher Star Leads Big Ten Scoring Race

Ohio high school style basketball roundup lists top scorers and scores across regions, with mileposts like Dick Cleveland, Jonosre Teron Ge, and Pescata contributing baskets and free throws. The piece covers several games including Columbus area matchups and district results, noting leaders and team outcomes.

Gopher Star Tara i Jonosre Teron Cleveland Seth Cleveland Cleveland Benedictine Cleveinmatt Youngstown Mevern Ging Nto Aston Ph Fost Sandusky Bellevue Ohio

Gola Leads All American Basketball Team of 1955

La Salle star 6.7 forward Gola tops the AP All American list with 1488 points from 20 first place votes. Ohio State’s Robin Freeman is second with 1995 points, followed by Bill Russell of San Francisco and Dick Rickets of Duquesne among the top pickups. Darrell Flood of Furman and Don Schlundt of Indiana also praised.

Ted Meier NEW York LaSalle Ohio State San Francisco Duquesne Furman Associated Press Gola Philadelphia Star Robin Freeman Big Bill Stuffer

Kiss of Death for Steelers Draft Picks

Pittsburgh bylines show the annual NFL lottery for new players harming the Steelers. Of 19 players named as No. 1 draft choices, nine failed to make the grade or refused to play pro football. None of the remaining 10 has proven to be a standout star.

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Tourney Card Shows Local Sectional Salmoning Games

This week's tournament card lists Class A Sectional matches with Jackson Belpre Athens Wellston Gallipolis Marietta Chillicothe Lancaster Rio Grande St Aloysius Vinton Thornville Murray City Juneau New Lexington McArthur. It notes the Detroit Tigers as the youngest team in the American League with an average age of 25.3 years.

Jackson Belpre Athens Va. Wellston Gallipolis Va Marietta Pam Chillicothe Lancaster Runnwar Rio Grande St Aloysius Vinton Thornville Murray City Pan New Lexington Va. McArthur Tigers Detroit Tigers

Indians Lopez bets on Lopez in season starter plan

YESSINDEE 2 Indians Lopez forecasts starting spot for Herb Score. Lopez says the 22 year old southpaw should pitch every fourth day to build his effectiveness without rushing him. He may be used against specific teams early, with Ed Lemon Early Wynn Mike Garcia, Art Fowler and Don Messi as Cleveland’s main rotation.

Lopez Cleveland Indians Herb Score Herb Score Indianapolis American Assocition Charlie Berger T'Al Mart Cleveland Ed Lemon Early Wynn Mike Gardiers Art Feller Don Messi Lopes Yankees

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