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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1955

Page

14

St Francis Springs Tourney Upset Indians and Dayton Wins

Maurice Stokes leads St Francis in a 68-64 upset of defending champion Holy Cross to reach NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden. Dayton, powered by Jack Sallee and size advantage, routs St Louis 97-81 to join St Francis in the semifinals as Holy Cross falls earlier to St Francis.

St. Francis Springs Indians Dayton ED Wilks NEW York Maurice Stokes Maurice Stokes Little St.Francis Palast Highlay Holy ‘Croms Madison Square Garden St. Louis Billikens Nothet Francis Dvuesne Cincinnati Holy Crows Williams Crusaders Holy Cross Frankies Hughes Hugh‘Stokes Jack Sallee St Louis Connecticut Sallee

Woodling and Evers Spark Orioles to Win Over Dodgers

Veterans Gene Woodling and Hoot Evers delivered clutch late hits as Baltimore edged Brooklyn 8-6 in Battle Creek. Evers tied the game with a two run single in the ninth, Woodling followed with a two run double sealing the rally. The Orioles, rebuilt under Paul Richards after finishing seventh last season, relied on new additions after acquiring Woodling from the Yankees and purchasing Evers from Detroit.

Associated Press Gene Woodling Hoot Evers Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Paul Richards Woodling Orioles Bob Turley New York Detroit Tigers Gordon Jones Bob Tiefenaufe Joe Presko Tigers Ewell Blackwell New York Yankees Philadelphia Phils Blackie Milwaukee Braves Mel Parnell Boston Red Sox

Indians Roll Past Giants as Kiner Breaks Slump

Ralph Kiner found his stroke for Cleveland with a double and three singles securing a 13 1 win over the New York Giants in Phoenix. Eddie Joost and Al Smith led the offense with three RBIs each as Don Moss, Art Houtteman and Marian Murawski held New York to limited hits. Leo Durocher praised Murszewski while awaiting Herb Score’s exhibition debut amid a slow start to the Tribe's spring lineup.

Ana Ralph Kiner Indians Kiner New York Giants Phoenix Tett Feta Cleveland Larry Jat Fen Ruben Gomes Windy McCall Eddie Joost T Hie Tribe al Smith Paul Gick Minnesota Giants Rudy Regalado Don Moss Art Houtteman Marian Murwewak Fomter Ca Mieman Ca Tat Mol Alvin Dark Mursewsk Twv Rune Houtteman Leo Durocher Giant _man Murszewski Leo Herb Score

OU Runners Edge In Indoor Meet At Ohio Wesleyan

Ohio University track team scored three firsts in a tuneup meet at Ohio Wesleyan. Frank Nixon led the mile, Rudy Koletic swept high hurdles, and Bobcats runner Kaylee Sawyers contributed a second in the 40 yard dash as Wesleyan dominated the rest of the events.

Ohio Wesleyan Frank Nixon Rudy Koletic Cop Johnson Onio Koletie Bob Sawyers Renate Wenegan Nixon OU Cloud OW Harris Boggs Wesleyan “ Leschinsky Davis McCulloh Merrill Lundberg Wolfe Laughlin Koletic Semple Mallard Thomasl Marcy Sharp Guinther Beach Morrison Wheeler Sloan Hage Locker Tle Reinke Ramlow

Hankison Estate Filed In Probate Court

Logan area probate court records list the Hankison estate of Mary C. Hankison with assets appraised at 2466 by Robert Steward, Charles Steward, and Charles Frasure. Alice Vore estate valued at 433.02 in Logan. Executrix Mrs. Josephine Rieder named. W. Smith, H. Rolsten, and L. Heinlein also listed. Playoffs show Troy leading Grand Rapids 1 0 and Cincinnati leading Toledo 1 0 in best of five.

Logan Mary C. Hankison Hocking County Robert Steward Charles Steward Charles Frasure Alice Vore Court W. Smith Howard Rolsten Lloyd Heinlein Josephine Rieder

Ben Wilson Resigns Post as Wellston Coach

WELLSTON Ben Wilson resigns as head football coach at Wellston High School to become head coach at Mt. Vernon High School. In four years at Wellston his teams won 31 games and lost, with two seasons finishing second in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League. The 1964 squad was noted for strong defense.

Wellston Ben Wilson Wellston High School Mt. Vernon High School Wilson

Boxing Results Report From Fragmented DC Area Card

Irregular OCR fragment lists boxers and locations including Washington and Chicago. It mentions knockouts and stoppages such as Saucer and Mad dow, with partial weights and cities like San Jose and New York. The text is incomplete but indicates a boxing event with multiple bouts and outcomes.

Washington Jackson New York Chuck Saucer San Jose Calif Kheteran Chcago Virgil Adkins St Louis Tommy Maddow Chicago

St Francis Pleas City Open Ohio Regional Play In Athens

St Francis faces Pleasant City in Class B regional opener at Athens gym tomorrow night. Rio Grande seeded color bearer, with star 6-5 Dick Kovalchik, meets McDermott Friday, with winners meeting Saturday for the title. Rio Grande coaches and players prep at Athens gym Thursday morning.

Newark St. Francis Ional Athens Rio Grande Southeastern Ohio Tangle J McDermott Ohio University Guernsey County Pleasant City Dick Kovalchik John Wickline Rio Granders Thornville Blue Men Big Don Cofer Clyde Evans Mickey Morgan Bil Hackney Beavert Mursday Newark St. Francis Pan Fupay McDermote Pam

Garver Hopes Ted Williams Will Return

Garver, 29, aims to rebound with Boston against Ted Williams and the Red Sox. He predicts 20 wins if healthy, reflecting on 1954 and 1952 Detroit tenure. Williams, a frequent adversary, remains a tough foe as Garver eyes a strong season.

Garver Ted Williams Lakeland Fla Ned Detroit Tiger Boston Red Sox Ted Williams

Gavilan Dykes TV bout in Miami Stadium showdown

Cuban former welterweight champion Gavilan faces veteran Bobby Dykes in a 10 round nationally televised bout at Miami Stadium. About 600 fans expected as the rematch follows their February 1982 encounter won by Gavilan on a split decision.

Miami P—id Gavilan Cuba Bobby Dykes Columbia Gavilan Iouian

Beagle Hound Tops National Dog Popularity List

American Kennel Club figures crown the beagle as America's most popular dog, with 52,262 registered last year and the Boxer second at 40,500. The piece notes beagle practicality, small size, good with children, and self-training, reflecting postwar American dog trends and a 300 year canine cycle.

American Kennel Club America AKC United States

United States Athletes Grab Unofficial Pan Am Crown

United States athletes claim unofficial Pan American crown as track and field events unfold in Mexico City. Dave Shepard and Tommy Kono win golds in weightlifting while Arnie Sowell sets a Pan Am meet record in the 800 meters. Oswald Suarez of Argentina upends Horace Ashenfelter in the 5000, and vaulting yields a three-man sweep led by Bob Richards.

United States Bob Myers jDon Laz Mexico City Sam Jose Teller Conceicao Brazil Mel Patton USA Dave Shepard New York City Argentina Tommy Kono Sacrade Mento Mexico Cuba Crown Canada Colombia Trinidad Uruguay Par Arnie Sowell Pittsburgh Mal Whitfield California Lon Spurrier Ramon Sandoval Chile Oswald Suarez Horace Ashenfelter New Jersey Fortune Gordien Parry O'Brien Gordien Bob Richards Bob Smith

Browns Sign Pittsburg End Glen Dillon In 1955 Draft

Pittsburgh Browns announce signing of Glen Dillon a 1955 draft pick. Dillon a 21 16 old end at 61 195 pounds played two seasons for the Pittsburgh Panthers and will graduate in June. Browns also sign linebacker Pat Cannamella formerly of USC from Dallas Texas and Fort Ord service team. Cannamella discharged from Army Feb 3 had previously signed but missed discharge window to report.

Glen Dillon University of Pittsburgh Dillon Red Pttsburgh Panthers Browns Pat Cannamella University of Southern California Dallas Texas Fort Ord Calif Cannamell Army Fed. 3

Danish People To Get Higher Excise Taxes

Copenhagen Denmark WPA government austerity plan to curb inflation is approved by parliament with 89 votes to 86 It imposes higher excise taxes on consumer goods and aims to raise millions of dollars as a minority Socialist government battles an economic cabinet crisis

Copenhagen Denmark WPA Parlament Cris

Ohio pays tribute to winter sports honorees

Unio University saluted its 118th leading winter programs in basketball swimming and wrestling. Captains were chosen: Sid Snyder led the basketball squad with Weinbrecht, Tad Potter and Steve Rude named team captains. Weinbrecht, a Springfield junior, foresees a MAC title bid next season while Snyder warns rivals will pursue the goal too. Garrison earned a free throw champion watch, Schleicher received a picnic case, and the event honored coaches Bartels Schleicher and Schleich er with remarks from President Baker and athletic officials.

Unio University University Center Weinbrecht Strawser Snyder Dick Garrison Tad Potter Steve Rude Bob Bartels Fred Schleicher Schleicher 2. la Follette Gaige Paulsen Fred Picard

Bowling results for Strawn and Athens teams this week

Gifford leads with 3 and 1 scores as teams like Air Force Concrete Gasco and Union Printing compete. Top bowlers include Sprague Phillips Snider Abdella Blind Wickham with series 516 and high game 190. Strong performances from Athens Insurance and Athens Building Materials noted.

Strawn Plumbing Union T. Air Force Athens Concrete Athens I. Gasco Gifford Air Force Gasco Lawhead Pipliners Messenger Swearingen Union Printing Athens Insurance Sinclair Sprague Phillips Snider Abdella Blind — Wickham

Ankles Trouble Jim Greengrass Retires From Exhibition Game

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jim Greengrass left yesterday's exhibition in the fourth inning due to ankle pain, swelling nearly doubled its size. The Reds travel to Jacksonville for a series with the Washington Senators after beating the Pirates 7-5 at Fort Myers as George Freese muffed two DP chances and Pat Scantlebury earned the win over Domingos Rosello.

Jim Greengrass Cincinnati Redleg Greengrass Reds Redlegs Jacksonville Washington Senators Pittsburgh Pirates Fort Meyers Pittsburgh Bucs Art Fowster George Freese Pirates Bobby Adams Maurice Fisher Wo Pune Pat Scantlebury Glen Gorbous Ted Klusczewsk Scantlebury Freese Ene Gorbous Domingo Rosello

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