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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1960

Page

14

Ohio U and Notre Dame to open NCAA tourney in Lexington

Neophyte Ohio University faces veteran Notre Dame in the NCAA first round at Memorial Coliseum Lexington with tipoff at 7:30 p.m. EST The doubleheader also features Miami (Fla.) vs Western Kentucky in the second game 9:30 p.m. EST. Notre Dame relies on Mike Graney and Emmett McCarthy to produce scoring and rebounding, while Ohio U looks to speed and rebounding against the Irish.

Lexington Ohio University Notre Dame National Collegiate Athletic Association Kentucky Memorial Coliseum Bomcats Howard Jolliff Joe Kuharich Mike Graney Graney Emmett McCarthy Johnny Jordan John Dearie Dearie John Tully Bill Crosby Eddie Schnurr Crosby Schnurr

Ohio U Bobcats Face Notre Dame in NCAA Tourney Bid

Ohio University coach Jim Snyder warned there is no tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament as his team heads toward Notre Dame. He outlined defensive plans with a full court press and zone looks to counter Notre Dame height while Cincinnati bound Bobcats rely on boxing out and rebounding to gain extra shots. The Bobcats fly to Lexington and await the result with a light prep and skull session before potential trips to Louisville or Athens depending on Wednesday results.

Athens WOUB Ohio U Notre Dame Jim Snyder Bobcats Ohio University Columbus Snyder Georgia Tech Jolliff Kentucky Louisville

Georgia Grid Coach Dies Of Coronary

Athens Georgia J B Whitworth 51 an assistant football coach at the University of Georgia died of a coronary occlusion.

Georgia Grid Athens, Ga J. B. Whitworth University of Georgia

Bowling Scores and Highs From This Week

Neal Floral 4, Conant's Gulf 0. Joe's Sphio 0, Roberts Clothing 4. Houseware Center 3, Chapman's Jewelry 1. High Team 3 Games Neal Floral 2729. High Individual 3 Games Norm Engh 576.

Neal Floral Conant's Gulf Joe's Sphio Robert's Clothing Chapman's Jewelry Norm Engh Athens Pioneers Steinaetss Leroy Hashman Conant P. Tribe Bill Wagner R. Mace John Zimmerman O Bronson Watkins Ween Lerbows R. Hail “Erences Harkins Gaylor Lions J. K. Duntee Club Broughton S — Ence Rutkoskie Schoonover Pressroom Burch Owls K Kerr G. Drach B. Amon Lions Club Glen Schoonover Kenny Woogerd Robert Ene Oonn Ween Eweenes Athens Claims Chapman's Kiwanis Broughton's

16 Former State Champions Still Gunning For Crowns

Ohio high school basketball district playoffs whittle field as 144 of 993 teams remain. Among 80 Class AA survivors are nine former state champs. 64 Class A teams include seven former kings. Unbeatens in AA include Dayton Roosevelt and Xenia Central at 20-0, Canton Timken and Archbold also undefeated. Former champions listed for AA and A. several schools hold historic titles.

Columbus Ohio Associated Press Salem Toledo Woodward Youngstown East Carthage Troy Stanton Local Dayton Roosevelt Xenia Central Dayton Canton Timken Archbold Timken Cleveland Castalia Margaretta Akron St. Mary Northwestern New Boston Ayersville Granville Urbana

Cleveland area high school basketball results sweep district berths

In regional action Cleveland East Tech defeated Cleveland Cathedral Latin 69 to 60 while Garfield Heights beat Cleveland Hay 60 to 45 to advance to district play in Bedford Berea. Cleveland Marshall topped Rocky River 77 to 57 and Lakewood defeated Fairview 73 to 51 to reach Berea. In other matchups Ashtabula Painesville Harvey won 68 to 58 over Jefferson, Madison beat Chardon 67 to 55 advancing to Willoughby. CLASS A Sectionals at Marietta saw Newport 59 Batesville 45, Vincent 66 Fort Frye 41, with Newport and Vincent earning district berths at New Concord. Zanesville Hopewell 64 Denvertown 52 wins to district at New Concord.

Cleveland Marshall Rocky River Lakewood Fairview Berea Ashtabula Painesville Harvey Jefferson Marietta Newport Batesville Vincent Fort Frye New Concord

Holsum Beats Sinclair in Bowling Match at Rollerbowl

Holsum of Middleport defeated Conkey's Sinclair of Athens 2338 to 2283 at the Rollerbowl in Athens. L Woods led winners with 479 pins while C Martin totaled 527 for the runners-up.

Holsum Middleport Conkey S Sinclair Athens L. Woods C. Martin

Holcomb Sees Hope For Rose Bowl Tie

Northwestern athletic director Stu Holcomb believes the Big Ten may still affiliate with the Rose Bowl after the conference voted to sever relations. He expects May meetings in East Lansing to yield a workable solution amid divided views by directors and faculty representatives.

Holcomb Chicago Big Ten East Lansing Mich Columbus

Iey Putters Win Crown at Athens Country Club

Winter golfers at Athens Country Club finished league play Sunday with the Iey Put ters as champions. Leading players include Les Coon H C Rutter Jim Graham and Chip Schleicher who also earned high point honors. Runnerup Snow Cleats featured Don Reed Bob Baur Bill Matters and J Alastanas. About 30 participants completed six weeks of play and a banquet is planned later this month.

Athens Country Club Les Coon H. C. Rutter Jim Graham Chip Schleicher Schleicher Don Reed Bob Baur Bill Matters J. Alastanas

Jolliff Adams Named First Team All Conference

Bowling Green AP notes unanimous MAC selections Jimmy Darrow of Bowling Green and John Milhoan of Marshall lead the all conference team named by coaches. Ohio U junior Jolliff and Kent State junior Wallace also earn spots with Adams of Ohio U. Milhoan and Darrow highlight top scorers.

Bowling Green Jimmy Darrow John Milhoan Marshall Howard Jolliff Ohio University Darrow Milhoan Oliver Wallace Kent State Bunk Adams Ohio U Akron Blace Toledo Gallipolis Jolliff Canton Wallace Middletown Adams Ron Robinson Western Michigan Dave Zeller Miami Bob Burgess John Papcan George Patterson Larry Kruger Vern Lawson Charlie Boykin Sam Key Rex Leach Bob Bolton Bernie Cabey Jerry Galicki

Cal Irked At Frankie By President Griffith

In Orlando Calvin Griffith president of the Washington Senators criticizes Cleveland General Manager Frank Lane over a Ramos trade prediction. Lane had forecast a deal sending Pedro Ramos to the New York Yankees for six players likely to join the Senators Chattanooga farm club. Griffith dismisses the Chattanooga link and asserts no current affiliation with that club.

Orlando, Fla Calvin Griffith Washington Senators Cleveland Frank Lane Lane Griffith Pedro Ramos New York Yankees Senators Chattanooga

Sugar Ray Robinson to Fight in Baltimore Tuneup Bout

Sugar Ray Robinson, dethroned as middleweight champion in January, will fight here next month as a tuneup ahead of his planned title rematch with Paul Pender in Baltimore.

Sugar Ray Baltimore Sugar Ray Robinson Paul Pender

Reds pin hopes on Hook and O'Toole in pitching mix

Cincinnati signals two young hurlers Jay Hook and Jimmy O'Toole will anchor its rotation with Cal McLish and Bill Henry added. Hook shined in four innings in intra squad action allowing two hits and no walks while O'Toole labored with four walks and four hits. Former Yankee coach Jim Turner praises Hook's arsenal and Hutchinson plans another intra squad game before the White Sox opener.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Cal McLish Bill Henry Jay Hook Jimmy O’toole O’toole Reds Hook O'Toole

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