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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1959

Page

14

Chillicothe, Ironton Win AA District Semis in Tight Games

Chillicothe edged Portsmouth 70 63 in OT as Hall and Dilley lead 23 and 17 points respectively while Ironton toppled Marietta 88 76 behind Clay Kratzenberg and Bob Ainsworth 20 and 11. Both advance to Saturday night district final at Men’s Gymnasium with Portsmouth meeting Marietta in the 7 p.m. consolation.

Joe Santora Chillicothe Ironton Portsmouth Marietta Cavaliers Gary Dilley Ron Hall Trojans Dilley Hall Larry Williamson Williamson Merle Tigers Ironton Tigers Ironmen Rich Plymare Ed Davis Bob Clay Ron Kratzenberg Frank Ainsworth Tom Baker Grant Christie Christie Baker Clay Kratzenberg Ulymaic Ainsworth Cunningham Willey Lewis R. Hall Jones Ken Nagle Don Moore

Ennis Mayo Showing Well For Redlegs

Del Ennis impressed in a Tampa intra squad game with a three run homer and a single as he vies for a regular outfield role with the Cincinnati Reds. Alvin Dark and Bob Boyd also spoke of keeping a strong effort in spring training as they seek regular positions.

Philadelphia Phillies del Ennis St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Phils Ennis Cardinals Mayo Smith Smith Mayo Philadelphia Reds Del Bob Boyd Baltimore Orioles Whitey Lockman San Francisco Miami

Bowling SS results and high scores from Sportland Lanes

Mae sportland lanes results show high scores with Larry Miller 241 in a single game and Carl Murphy 599 for three games. Industrial team standings include Stroh's and Rambler, Volkswagen and Chevrolet, and Ford and Shannon's Firestone with various wins. Portland boxer Eddie Machen 194 outpointed Young Jack Johnson 218 in Los Angeles, while Boston bout Tommy Garrow stopped Carmona 138% in New York.

Portland Ore Eddie Machen Jack Johnson Los Angeles Boston Tommy Garrow Claremont N. H Athens Appliance & TV Wevecere Campus Barber Shop Ween Ewnen Ted Williams Athens Office Supply Charles Gruttemeyer Rkollerbow Frank Youngworth Ambassador Laundry Burt Dinzen Dan Dandies I? Iy Pete Batley Martin Heaters Mike Hilke Oseene Bridgwater Delbert Hayes Carl Murphy Athens Rollerbow Russ Hall Merchant's Jesse Griffith Bill Bryan Pius Stroh Dave Strawn Pontiac Inten Glenn Byard Easler Dairy Royal McBee Ira Shannon Firestone Rene Elmo Scott Rambler Serene Elmo Scott Sos Rollierbow Bob Gagte Royal MeBer Rex Snider Kenny Sams Les Smith Weeee Skip Ridenour Ed McBride Larry Miller Dwight Duncan Ray Duckler Cloyce Martin Don Strawn Goodfellow Chevrolet

Racine meets Southwestern in Class A District final showdown

George Strode notes The Messenger plans photographic coverage of the Racine Racine versus Southwestern district final in Men's Gymnasium after earlier limits on flash photos during a sectional. He compares past results and highlights Racine’s height and Southwestern’s rebounding, with fate for Athens region next week.

Ohio College Basketball Scores Across Regions

Summary of multiple scheduled games across districts with results from Marshall over Miami 90 to 79, Capital over Heidelberg 65 to 60, and Case Tech over Western Reserve 75 to 58. Regional matchups list teams and records for Canton Toledo Sandusky Marion and other sites.

Ohio College Marshall W. Va Miami Ohio Capital Heidelberg Case Tech Western Reserve

District high school basketball results and Friday schedule

District basketball results across AA and Eastern districts with teams including Cleveland St. Ignatius Cleveland Cathedral Latin Lorain Bay Village Ashtabula Cleveland Glenville Youngstown Chaney Canfield New Philadelphia Cambridge Chillicothe Portsmouth Ironton Marietta Columbus East Central Colum bus North Westerville Taft Anderson St Xavier Hughes Canton Springfield Local Braceville Black River Springfield St Bernard Trenton Lockland Goshen and a Friday schedule featuring St Joseph Conneaut St Mary Roosevelt Tallmadge Akron.

Bedford Cleveland St. Ignatius Cleveland Columbus Columbus East Columbus Central Columbus North Westerville Cincinnati Taft Anderson Cincinnati St. Xavier Hughes Canton Columbiana Springfield Braceville Black River Sidney Holy Angels Arcanum St. Bernard Trenton Lockland Goshen Willoughby Cleveland St. Joseph Conneaut Kent Akron St. Mary Kent Roosevelt Akron Central Tallmadge

Athens City Women Bowling Seeks Singles Titles Tonight

The Athens City Women’s Bowling Tournament moves into singles and doubles after last week’s team phase led by Stroh's Beer with a 2575 series. Tonight’s schedule at Rollerbowl lists 6:30 doubles and 8:00 singles events, with numerous teams and players entering both divisions.

Athens City Stroh Ethel Pierce F. Bolin N. Wiseman E. Strole J. Potts M. Adams B. Winning A. Kyle R. Harvard R. Duncan D. van Dyke B. Warner L. Smith K. Davin L. Bean L. Beckett M. Gruttemeyer M. Wagner B. Fiscus C. Mattoon B. Tudor B. Fee H. Morrison V. Widdoes E. Kasler I. McBride D. Fultz M. Hashman H. Leffler F. Woogerd L. Bumpass J. McKibben E. Merrick P. Smith M. Strawn M. Hall J. Dewey M. Fink D. Clem A. Chonko J. Baldwin J. Rose L. Jones M. Efaw M. Abraham N. Kerr B. McKinnis R. Jaggs S. Hutcheson M. Bartlett S. James D. Elliott E. Cornell G. Byard E. Pierce L. Slisher F. Griffin D. Gagle C. Kyle I. Ridenour M. Peters B. Nannan G. Thompson L. Rosenberg S. Daft G. Hoffman L. Orr B. Hanning L. McKinney W. Ramseth Z. White N. Riggle R. Howard B. Dent S. Strawn F. Bolen M. Scott M. Hossam C. Hawkins S. Frey M. Graham M. Ridenour B. King B. Widdoes I. Gibbs P. Bryan E. McConkey

Exhibition Hockey Set Between Ohio State and OU

An exhibition game between Ohio State and Oklahoma University at OU Ice Rink Saturday at 3 30 p m features the top two teams in the Ohio Intercollegiate Hockey Association though it does not affect standings. Ohio State has clinched first place. OU is second and previously lost to Ohio State 6 2. OU closes its season with a March 14 meeting against Denison at the Ice Rink.

Ohio State John McComb Ohio Intercollegiate Hockey Association Bobcats Denison North Carolina Raleigh Tar Heels Duke N. C. State Virginia North Carolina State Frank McGuire Wolfepack Maryland Clemson Wake Forest South Carolina MIAMI Ohio Marshall Boston Providence Manhattan St. John’s NY Lafayette St. John's N.Y.U Tony Jackson Madison Square Garden Bradley Denver Utah Wyoming Brigham Young John Romney Leo Byrd Associated Press Bowling Green Dayton Byrd Boston U Connecticut New York St. John’s NYU Jackson Redmen Oklahoma Nebraska Cornhuskers Hershell Turner

Racine Faces Southwestern In Athens District Finals

Racine Tornadoes seek to extend their 24-0 record against Southwestern 21-1 in the Athens Class A District final at Men’s Gym tonight at 8. Mor rison and Gaul out, but Adams and Salser pace Racine with McDade McKelvey and Beegle supporting. Southwestern relies on Lloyd Myers and Sonny Haley for rebounding and scoring as Highlanders clash with Gallia champions for a regional berth. Doors open 7 p.m.

Racine Tornadoes Middleport Highlanders Southwestern Wellston High School Yellow Jackets Gallia Athens Larry Morrison Butch Gaul Gaul Crooksville Jim Adams Ronnie Salser Don McDade Bill McKelvey Buzz Beegle Lloyd Myers Big Gun Myers Oak Hill Sonny Halley Halley Wellston Portsmouth Marietta Columbus

Ohio University wrestlers seek MAC title at Miami tourney

Ohio University's wrestling team aims to salvage prestige by competing in the Mid American Conference meet at Miami University. Coach Fred Schleicher relies on five sophomores and three upperclassmen led by Bob Zwolenik and Tom Hatfield as contenders for titles.

Ohio University Miami Bowling Green Kent Bobcats Fred Schleicher Joe Micale Ray Metz Tom Janoch Doug Ryan Ryan Ohio MAC Bob Zwolenik Schleicher Sam Hathaway Tom Hatfield Tiny Graf Graf Zowlenik Hatfield Falcons Toledo Redskins Marshall

Field Trial To Be Held By Hocking Valley Sportsmen

The Hocking Valley Sportsmen plan their annual bird dog field trial on March 7 and 8 starting at 8 a m on Radford Road grounds. Dogs from five states compete with quail released in the third field. trophies and rotating honors for all age and grando categories.

Hocking Valley Radford B. J. Schwarzel Gundo Vincent Golden Hillsboro Fred G. Hill Crooksville Thomas Perry Albany Rd Denzil Robinson Athens F. C. Bean

Green Thumps Skins In MAC Playoff Chase

Marshall's 90-79 win over Miami of Ohio clinched Bowling Green a share of the Mid-American Conference title as both teams finished at 9-3. Bowling Green faces Miami in a Friday playoff at the University of Dayton fieldhouse with an NCAA bid at stake.

NC Can Clinch NCAA Position Friday Night

North Carolina would clinch a NCAA berth with a win over Duke in the ACC semifinal in Raleigh. Virginia beat Maryland 66-65. NCSU, on probation, cannot compete in the NCAA tournament.

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