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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1956

Page

8

Bulldogs and Blue Devils Clash for Sectional Title

Gallipolis, 19-1, seeks to extend an 11 game win streak against Athens, 15-5, in a high stakes Class A Sectional final at Ohio Universitys Men Gym. The winner moves toward the Athens District Tournament and a Cincinnati Regional berth. Milhoan leads Gallipolis with dominant scoring as Athens eye defensive stop.

Southeastern Ohio Ohio University Gallipolis Blue Devils Athens Bulldogs Gallipolis Athens Cincinnati Bulldogs John Thomas Blue Devils Befpre Logan Wsl New Lewington Blues Devil John Milally Ste Ous Jim Joe South Larry ‘Snyder Jim Tee Chillicothe Aces Lancaster

Ohio University Dominates Mid-American Wrestling Meet

Ohio University claims the team championship at the seventh Mid-American Conference wrestling tournament led by four individual champions: Rudy Napoli at 123 pounds, Jim Hertel at 130, Steve Rudo at 137, and Nevits defending his title. Bobcats totaled 78 points, with Kent State, Bowling Green, Toledo, and Marshall close behind.

Rudo Nevits Hertel Napoli Ohio University Rules Kent Bobcats Ohio University Cunenea Bowling Green Toledo Marshall Rudy Napoli Jim Hertel Tom Steve Rudo Ohio John Sforza Carmen Baratta Ken Rival Mi Zeman van Nast Bobcat Kent State Harry Garner Wes Wheton Krupa Bruceris Miami Tom Leffier Lee Smith Dick Bonacci Ken Zeman Zeman Bonacci Phil Fisher Marshall Grappler Smith Leffler Stupa Mt—Nellis Dee Morro Garner Kent

Pomeroy Faces Lancaster in Class A Sectional Final

Pomeroy Panthers fall 69 to 41 to Chillicothe at Ohio University Gym. Lancaster advances to face Pomeroy in tonight’s lower bracket final after beating Wellston 70 to 51.

Mare Chillicothe Pomeroy Panthers Ohio University Lancaster Wellston Cavaliers Chitticothe Phil Brown Bill Andrews Andrews Brown Gor Mickey sand'Andrews Jackson Golden Gales Gales Heaton Lambert Sheridan Buffington Arnold Ee Pomeroy Oi Lancaste Ae Cavanaugh Leobner Eichorn Mall Gieger Pairebird Holliday Farmer Eear Fridenmaker Hughes Ramsey Neal Locklear Bill Sheridan Middie T. Johnson Messenger Sportsphoto Don Moore

College Scores and Results From Multiple Conferences

Ohio State 96 Michigan State 98 Mount Union 98 Hiram 62 Miami 96 Xavier 91 overtime Ittenberg 80 Capital 72 Town 96 Illinois 72 Minnesota 86 Michigan Wisconsin 76 Northwestern 70 Purdue 73 Indiana 71 Missouri 5 Kansas State 72 Oklahoma A&M 52 St Louis 49 Bradley 68 Notre Dame 63 Wichita 11 Tulsa 51 Washington 71 8 California Oregon 72 Washington State 58 Stanford 72 San Jose State 70 Dartmouth 90 Brown 70 Yale 2 Harvard 69 Penny Columbia 58 Princeton 0 Cornell 16 Navy 18 Army 67 Kentucky 101 Tennessee 77 Xavier Ohio 85 Steubenville Southern Conference Championship West Virginia 8 Richmond 56 Atlantic Coast Championship N C State 76 Wake Forest 64 Hollywood near Rivers 1 Los Angeles outpointed Green 175 Los Angeles.

Mount Union Hiram Miami Xavier Ittenberg Capital College Town Illinois Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin Northwestern Purdue Indiana Missouri Kansas State Oklahoma A&m St. Louis Bradley Notre Dame Wichita Tulsa Washington California Oregon Washington State Stanford San Jose State Dartmouth Brown Yale Harvard Penny Columbia Princeton Cornell Navy Army Kentucky Tennessee Ohio Steubenville

Four Spots Still Open In NCAA Tournament Berths

Four berths remain for the NCAA championship with conference champions from the South, SEC, Big Ten, Big Seven and Ohio Valley in play. Alabama’s status is debated as SEC deliberations hinge on eligibility rules while Kansas State faces Kansas in a key Big Seven clash, and Tennessee Tech meets Morehead in a three way playoff lead up to the crown. N.C. State dominated the ACC while Wake Forest and West Virginia won tourney finales, setting up a tense selection race.

ED Wilks Associated Press Astern Big Ten Big Seven Ohio Valley SEC Alabama T's Heth Bama Kentucky Gett Indiana Jews City Kansas State Kansas Western Kentucky Tennessee Tech Morehead N.C. State Ve Molodet Wake Forest West Virginia Richmond

Rookies Shine In First Game For 56 Reds

TAMPA Fla Manager Birdie Tebbetts plans a steady practice week for the Reds led by Charley Harmon. Harmon's group defeated the Johnny Temples 7-5 in a Sunday training game. Four rookies stood out, notably Robinson and Curtis in the outfield and Rabé and Taylor on the mound. Flood drove in the go ahead run with a late double as Rabé and Taylor contributed. Robinson said his arm is back to normal after last year’s trouble, and he hinted he is the majors' top rookie prospects.

Tampa Fla Birdie Tebbetts Charley Harmon Johanny Temples Tebbetts Robinson Curtis Flood Charley Rabé Jack Taylor Harmon Rabe Taylor Hetts

City Basketball League Second Round Begins Wednesday

The second round starts Wednesday with a double elimination format. Swearingen’s team, undefeated after the first round, eyes the title as the winner faces Sportshop for city honors. Games include OU Withen’s Tavern at 7 and Stadium Restaurant versus Sunglow Furniture at 9.

George Riser Swearingens OU Withem’s Tavern Tan Stadium Sunglow Furniture

Waterford pro leads Jackson open going into final round

Jacksonville tournament notes show Joyce Zaske holding a three stroke edge in the Jackson Women’s Open as Waterford Wisconsin native Sunday fires a 71 the lone subpar round of the event. Other results include Montreal beating Detroit 6 4 and Toronto topping Chicago 2 0 with Boston 2 New York 2 in Saturday play.

Jacksonville Joyce Zaske Waterfird Wis Montreal Detroit York Chicago Boston Toronto New York

Big Blacks Face Clarksburg After Copping Sectional Title

Ravenswood faced Clarksburg after winning the sectional title with a 39 point win over Ripley C. Tiking. The triumph earned them a spot in next weekend’s Region 2 tourney at Parkersburg. In the consolation match, Wahama’s White Falcons were dominant.

Big Blacks Clarksburg Ravenswood Jackson Countians Purney Parkersburg Waama White Falcons

Region 2 basketball playoffs struggle and stars named

The article covers regional boys basketball with Parkersburg Big Reds facing Bridgeport and Parkersburg High rivals advancing. It notes Denny Wedge's 21 points for Point Pleasant, all tournament team selections including Wedge McClintock Herrig Ford Roush Harless Chancey Slater, and mentions offhand quotes from Carrasquel about his White Sox days and travel woes.

Ersburg Clarksburg Washington Irving Parkersburg Big Reds Bridgeport Denny Wedge Ripley Vikings Wedge McClintock and Herrig Point Pleasant Joe Ford Jimmy Roush War Harless Chancey Slater Ues Ariz Honchar Chicago White Sox Cleveland Toa Dians m Casto Carrasquel Faith White Sox Marty Mar Haetom Marty Easter Indians Larry Doby Chicago Venezuela

Cage Season Nears End

Ohio State and other teams pace the final stretch with Buckeye dominance as Rudy Regalado and Samm Mele power wins. Dayton, Xavier, and Central State chase NIT and NAIA bids while intrastate foes prepare for last scheduled games.

Olumbus Ohio Rudy Regalado Buckeye Tony Acernello Ohio State Minnesota Red Kress Defiance Indiana Dayton Xavier Madison Square Garden Samm Mele Central State Jeinello Kansas City Ming Jalado Ted

Illinois Gilds Weekend of Big Ten Titles Across Sports

Michigan Wolverines claim track title while Iowa trails. Michigan also repeats in wrestling. Ohio State secures eighth straight swimming crown. Illinois earns seventh straight gymnastics title. Illinois regains fencing title from Wisconsin, their sixth in seven seasons.

Chicago Michigan Wolverines Lowa Ohio State Illinois Ilinois Wisconsin

DeMarco Set For War Of Vindication At Boston Garden

Welterweight contender Tony DeMarco faces a non title 10 round bout described as a war for vindication. The Boston Garden card features DeMarco, a Boston favorite from North End, opposing a hard punching opponent from Cincinnati in a bout not slated for television or broad air.

Tony DeMarco Boston Garden Ruler Cincinnati DeMarco Boston

Ohio football MVP Vair out for domestic issues end of season

Jack Vair once named Ohio's MVP may miss the rest of spring football as coach Carroll Widdoes notes Vair dropped out for domestic reasons. Junior end John Evan is described as a possible first-string back, with Augie Ahlberg and others in the mix as practice enters its first full week and Widdoes calls the team ragged.

Unio University John Evan Ible Jack Vair Augie Ahlberg Carroll Widdoes Don McBride Vernard Vair Smith Bob Ripple Widdoes Hanna Vai Jim Hilles Dave Kuenzli

Pro Basketball East and West Standings and Results

Eastern division leads show Philadelphia and Boston atop with records and ties. Sunday results include Boston over Philadelphia and New York over Syracuse while Fort Wayne beat Rochester. Saturday results feature Rochester over Minneapolis and St Louis over Fort Wayne with Philadelphia falling to Fort Wayne and Syracuse edging Rochester.

W. L. Pet Philadelphia Boston Syracuse Iew York ATC Western Oniswos Fort Wayne San Kiecopnses St. Louis Rochester New York Minneapolis

Ohio University Rifle Team Finishes Third in Home Match

The OU rifle team placed third at its home range in the Central Ohio Rifle League, scoring 1127 as Columbus led with 1154 and Zanesville in second. Ted Hill led OU with 284, followed by Hal Franks 26, Bill Hill and Jim Gartner with 274 and 274 respectively, as the next league meet heads to Zanesville on March 14.

Ohio University Columbus Zanesville Ted Hill Ohio Hal Franks Bill Hill Jim Gartner

Mayfield Wins Baton Rouge Open by Three Strokes

Mayfield, a blond Californian, wins the Baton Rouge Open by three strokes with a 277 total and 2,200 dollars. Demaret ties for second after 72, while Ford Burkemo Haas Hawkins Finsterwald fall back. Mayfield sinks 22-foot and six-foot birdies to finish ahead.

Baton Rouge Snelley Mayfield Los Angeles Mayfield Jimmy Demaret Glard Baton Rouge Demaret Kiamesha Lake N H Doug Ford Walter Burkemo Franklin Mich Freddie Haas Claremont Calif Fred Hawkins el Paso Tex Ford

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