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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1952

Page

8

Crooksville defeats Chauncey Dover 78-75 in upset

Crooksville, a late N A U underdog, stunned seeded Chauncey Dover 78 to 75 in a quarterfinal at Ohio University gym. Jim Johnson and Jan Taylor led scoring while Chauncey guard Collins fouled out, tilting the rallying Ceramics past the favored Blue Devils.

Crooksville Blue Devil Mel Showalter Taylor Messenger Sports Darkhorse Chauncey Dover Ohio University Cummenum Bissessarmse Chauncey Blue Devils Perry Eddie Collins Jack Ley Joe Vallee Hubie Bobo Collins Bobo Jan Taylor Nelsonville Showalter Siecuese le Bereug Canescens Sanders Russell Crooksville Dennis Eormade Ccacans Moore Ots Oe Wales Sccenccaséh WIGHE Ob Cine Dorsch Walpole Rarick Chauncey Frecka Hiebel

Trading Noble Highlighted By Giants Camp Notes

In Phoenix Durocher hints Noble could be traded to several clubs including Pittsburgh and the Giants, who already list Westrum Yvars and Katt as catchers. Wertz debuts at first base in Red Rolfe’s much‑publicized experiment, while Crowe impresses in Tampa. Stengel reshuffles the infield with Brown and Coleman headed for service and McDougald Carey Brideweser Martin in a contest for spots.

Phoenix Ariz Durocher New York Y Noble Noble Pittsburgh Giants Wes Westrum Sal Yvars Ray Katt Reland Fia Flig Viertz Detroit Tigers Red Rolfe Wertz ST. Petersburg Fla New York Yankee Casey Stengel Stengel Bobby Brown Jerry Coleman Gil McDougald Andy Carey Jim Brideweser Billy Martin McDougald Carey Martin Brideweser

Burke Wins Third Straight Major After Long Rain Play

In Baton Rouge Jack Burke Jr. won the open after a rain soaked playoff. Bill Nary and Tommy Bolt tied after 72 holes and an 18 hole playoff, Burke edged Nary on the 19th hole to claim the title and his third consecutive major in three weeks.

Baton Rouge Jack Burke Burke Houston Tex Bill Nary Albuquerque N. M Tommy Bolt Durham N. C Bolt Nary San Antonio

Cage Scores From Duquesne to Tulsa Action

The listing shows scores for college basketball games with Duquesne, Baldwin Wallace, Boston College, Holy Cross, La Salle, Muhlenberg, St. Josephs, Temple, Western Kentucky, Bowling Green, Illinois, Northwestern, Westconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan State, Michigan, Purdue, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma A and M, and Tulsa. Notable results include Illinois 95 over Northwestern 74 and Iowa 75 over Indiana 76.

Duquesne Baldwin-Wallace Boston College Holy Cross la@ Salle Muhlenberg St. Joseph's Temple West Kentucky Bowling Green Illinois Northwestern Westconsin Iowa Indiana Michigan State Michigan Purdue Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma A & M Tulsa

Ames-Bern Routs Carbon Hill In District Tourney Quarterfinal

Ames-Bern captured its ninth straight win and second in the District Tournament by defeating Carbon Hill 64 to 53 at OU I gym. Center Jim Sephus led with 24 points while five players from Carlton Hill contributed similar totals as Ames-Bern advances toward the semifinals to face Corning.

Railroaders Golden Horde Glenford Shawnee Perry County William Red) Courtney New Straitsvile Mar Dewey Barr Garrison Horde Paul Shrider Railroader Corning Crew Ames-Bern Greenies Corning Hopkins Ccncenusecs BOTT Sancesncsea Houston Heible, Frecka Ames-Bern Carbon Hill Hocking County Oui Somerset Holy Trinity Amesville Cagers Corning Railroaders Jim Sephus McAfee Carlton Hill Dick Devol Max Dawley Terry Dane Dawley Stephen Meredith Ellis Ames Bern Dane Bolin Greenies Bill Jago Devon Olan Koehler OS Dano Saiwinees Ans Lehman Ames Bern A. Wmn Ffef Werisen Welbe BONES Gudenhuccenna REO Foonbermnen Ellis Hamilton Carbon Hill Fontana Everling

Bobcats Announce Spring Football Meeting With Coach Carroll Widdoes

Ohio University Bobcat football candidates will meet with head coach Carroll Widdoes tomorrow at 3:30 PM on the second floor of the Men's Gym. They will discuss plans for the upcoming spring drills.

Carroll Widdoes Ohio University

Youngstown to Host NABF Baseball Tournament

Youngstown Ohio will host the National Amateur Baseball Federation Tournament September 6 through 14 marking the 38th annual classic. Ottie Cochran of Pittsburgh was reelected NABF president and Thomas H. Pemberton of Youngstown named first vice president. Frank P. Novario of Cleveland won his 29th straight year as secretary.

Atlanta Youngstown Ohio National Amateur Baseball Federation NABF Ottie Cochran Pittsburgh Thomas H. Pemberton Frank P. Novario Cleveland

Nelsonville Forces 70 65 Win Over New Lexington in Semi Final Bid

Nelsonville Greyhounds rally from a 51 49 deficit to 70 65 over New Lexington Panthers. Key plays by Bob Pack Sonny Keplar and Clem Tracey pace the victors as Frank Hartley lifts them to a 17th win and a Wednesday showdown with Crooksville.

Nelsonville Greyhounds New Lexington Panthers Hounds Crooksville Nelsonville Panthers Bob Pack Sonny Keplar Clem Tracey George Hughes Sexagers Frank Hartley Jerry White White New Lex Bob Miller Miller Jim Pierce Hartley Pack Keplar John Powell Tracey P Powell Mavtiey Wnsivries Hubbard Reeler Occanon Whitmore G. Pritchard M Kinney NEW Lexington P Miller Pierce Sao Stemen Hughes Ag Reid Cnee Lucas Ai Ae Hankinson Nelsonville

Saddler Disqualified in Montreal Bout Sparks Bar Fight

Sandy Saddler was disqualified between rounds three and four in Montreal for continual fouling including holding low blows. The crowd clashed with police and Saddler’s camp vowed retaliation threats after the decision in the 10 round bout against Armand Savoie.

Montreal Sandy Saddler New York Armand Savoie Saddler New York State Athletic Commission Robert Christenberry Willie Pep Pep Oor Briscoe Tommy Sullivan

New Contender Booms After Battering Brion

SAN FRANCISCO four Bob Dunlap from Oakland Calif battered Cesar Brion in a convincing victory last night. Dunlap 182% never stops throwing leather and knocked Brion down twice as Brion who twice lasted ten rounds with Joe Louis looked outgunned.

San Francisco Bob Dunlap Cesar Brion Dunlap Oakland Calif Brion Joe Louis

Seattle University Earns NIBT Berth

Seattle University, a Pacific Coast basketball power, was named the 12th team in the National Invitation Basketball Tournament on Monday.

Seattle NEW York Seattle University Pacific Coast

Montreal fighter Savoie earns decision over Saddler in disqualification

Armand Savoie from Montreal defeats Sandy Saddler by four round decision after Saddler is disqualified for illegal tactics in a non title bout. In separate notes, Bob Dunlap outpoints Cesar Brian in San Francisco while Irish Bob Murphy outpoints Roy Thomas in Louisville.

Montreal Armand Savoie Sandy Saddler New York Saddler San Francisco Bob Dunlap Oakland Calif Cesar Brian Buenos Aires Argentina Louisville Bob Murphy San Diego Roy Thomas

Logan Five Invades Gallipolis For Season Finale

Logan's Chiefain cagers visit Gallipolis tonight to close the SEC schedule against Gallia Academy High School Blue Devils. Gallipolis needs a win to stay in contention for sixth place. Logan holds 7 wins in 13 starts and beat Gallia in the first meeting.

Gallipolis Logan Blue Devils Gallia Academy High School Pomeroy Jackson Logan Quintet Gallia

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