Athens Beats Gallipolis 56 49 in Secal Final Thriller
Athens Bulldogs ended Gallipolis 14 game SECAL win streak and captured the sectional title 56 49 at Ohio University Men’s Gymnasium. Jim Rutkoskie Wade South Russell and Lee led a late surge as Gallipolis fans clashed with police and officials following the buzzer. Guards Wade South and Rutkoskie sparked a 9 0 run to put Athens ahead for good.
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Proper Action Planned After Basketball Incident
A scuffle after Athens 38 Blue Devils win at Men Gym prompts Ohio officials to review. Referee Howard Baker and Gallipolis coach Carruthers faced action. Blosser and OHSAA Southeastern District officials chaired a meeting with school principals. Proceedings aimed to determine proper disciplinary steps.
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College basketball scores and regional results
Iowa 84 Indiana 73 and other college results show Minnesota 95 Ohio State 9. Michigan State 76 Michigan 18. Missouri 88 Nebraska 80. Colorado 67 Oklahoma 66. Duquesne 64 St Bonaventure 44. Portsmouth 44 Waverly 3. Lucasville 56 Ironton 52. New Boston 68 Clay 67. Chesapeake 65 Oak Hill 6 overtimes. Cincinnati Lockland Wayne 9 Fayeville 44 Williamsburg 64 Indian Hill Kent Chagrin Falls 70 Pirelands Ruggles Troy 64 Lorain Mary's 8.
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Martins Ferry eliminated in state tourney by East Liverpool
In a Class A state basketball tournament upset, Martins Ferry falls 68 to 32 to East Liverpool Monday night. The column also notes boxing results from across the country with several bouts, including DeMarco stopping Wallace in Boston and Poirier outpointing Perez in New York.
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NCAA To Open March 12 With 12 Team NIT Field
The NCAA tournament opens March 12 with a 12 team NIT field still being finalized. Details note La Salle, A&M, and Houston among key entrants as teams vie for berths and the national title in March Madness. University athletic committees discussed final eligibility as the field shapes up for Madison Square Garden. Houston secured an automatic berth after winning its conference title, while Indiana captured the Big 10 crown.
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District Tournament Drawings Set for 2 PM at Men’s Gym
Drawings scheduled at 2 pm today in the men’s gymnasium for the Class A District Tournament at Ohio University. Teams Athens, Lancaster, Lucasville, and Portsmouth qualified by winning sectional finals last night. Athens and Lancaster defeated Smouth and Ironton, with Lucasville beating Farnerville. District finals Saturday night determine the Cincinnati Regional entrant.
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Athens Gallipolis Semifinal Sparks Colorful Victory
Athens rallies to top Gallipolis by holding off a late rally in a high-energy semifinal. McAfee leads with strong defense and shared leadership as Wade scores 19 and key late baskets seal the win. Fans praise the burst of excitement and look ahead to the district tournament.
Commission May Revoke Two Licenses
Charley Johnston manager of two world champions and president of the International Boxing Guild faces state charges for violating commission rules. The commission will decide next week whether licenses should be suspended or revoked. Tarantino also faces similar charges over unfiled assignee contacts.
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Athens Wins Finals 56-19
Athens secures the championship with a dominant 56 to 19 victory in the finals. The team controlled the game from start to finish, boosting their scoring run and sealing the title.
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Nelsonville Trimble Class B basketball resumes action
Nelsonville faces Glenford in opener as Class B tournament begins at 7 p m. Trimble and Athens County’s Holy Trinity are among contenders with star scorers Freeman and McCoy. Semifinals set for Friday with finals to decide the Athens Regional entry.
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Tebbetts Names Jablonski Third Baseman At Ciney
Birdie Tebbetts planned Ray Jablonski for the Cincinnati Redlegs to fill the third base job on the first day of spring training. Tebbetts told Jablonski the third sack post would be his.
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Iowa Clinches Big Ten with 84 73 Win Over Indiana
Iowa clinched the Big Ten title with an 84 73 victory over Indiana, extending its conference run to 13 straight. Freeman led with 33 points, but fell short of the conference scoring record as Iowa finishes the season strong and eyes NCAA play. Northwestern and Minnesota also won to affect standings. Michigan State edged Michigan.
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Schoendienst Eyes Return After Eye Exercise
ST. PETERSBURG Fla Red Schoendienst remains confident eye exercises will redeem last season s decline with the St Louis Cardinals The freckle faced second baseman younger than 39 says he hopes to play every day this spring while General Manager Frank Lane dispels trade rumors involving Milwaukee and adds Don Blasio as the new second baseman candidate.
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