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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1959

Page

8

Night of Basketball at Athens High with coaches and referees

Athens High hosts a charity program headlined by M. C. Wines of Columbus versus Swearingen's of Athens at 7 PM. The coaches and referees exhibition, officiated by Athens Police Chief Grogan and OU's Widdoes, aims to boost the 1959 Easter Seal drive. Other notes cover Marshall College spring drills under Charley Snyder, Browns drills with Pete Brewster retirement, and Ohio Derby track plans at Thistledown opening May 27 with 76 000 added purse.

Athens M. C. Wines of Columbus Swearingen’s Athens County Jack Gilbert M.C. Wines of Ohio Athens Police J. B. Grogan OU At Thistledown Track Cleveland

Owls Highlight Team Scores in Production Meet

Stan Gaylor Marion Boggs Warren Chappelear Pat White Howard Pschenbacher Darrel Watkins lead a list of names with scores in a production and planning match. Owls posted team highs with 685 in a single game and 2808 for three games. Russell Hall posted a 576 in three games. This week’s results show Production Research beating Pricing and Planning 3 1, Uptowners 4 beating Machine Shop 1, and Owls 3 defeating Plant No 2 I Pioneers 4 to 0.

Stan Gaylor USG Marion Boggs Warren Chappelear Pat White Howard Pschenbacher Darrel Watkins Owls Paul Burson Russell Hall I Pioneers Sportland Neal Floral Joe's Sohio _ oe erennese Robert's Clothing Conant’s Gulf Seneresanane Houseware Center Chapman's Jewelry Joe's Sohio Chapman's Conant’s Gulf Chot” Mallock Didi Bill Rose Clyde Bronson

Ohio U winter sports banquet honors Green and White MVP

Senior Bob Anderson received the Green and White Club Most Valuable Player trophy at the Ohio University winter sports banquet. The event honored basketball swimming and wrestling squads with remarks by ex Major Leaguer Frankie Baumholtz. Captains and letter winners across teams were announced and special trophies awarded.

Bob Anderson Ohio University Frankie Baumholtz Ohio U Baumholtz Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Redlegs Philadelphia Phillies Bob Zwolenik Cleveland Fred Schleicher Ernie Maglische Massillon Bob Eastman Shaker Heights Bob Bartels Dick Norman Springfield Bobcat Anderson Norman Doug Ryan Thor Olson Schleicher Ray Metz Tom Janoch Sam Hathaway Tom Graf Don Good Mgr Tom Hatfield Tom Boyce Ted Boyle Tom Burns Carl Catt Walter Coleman Jim Forsythe Don Hunt Bob Kinney Mac Morrison Howie Myers Charles Orth Ed Pease Bob Schneider Ed Slater Don Stuchell Bruce Tompkin Chuck Bonifield Jim Snyder Snyder Dave Scott Jerry Wolf

Six SE Ohio Athletes Gain Mention On Squad

AP reports only Dean Chance of Northwestern Huskies remains active at state tournament. Chance leads a first team that included four teammates with high-scoring averages. Charley Coles of Yellow Springs and Emil Hartman of the Ohio School for the Deaf posted over 40 points per game. Hartman repeats from 1958 first team.

Dean Chance Northwestern Huskies Chance Balance Wheel Wayne County Kings Charley Coles Yellow Springs Emil Hartman Ohio School For the Deaf Hartman

Frisco Star Monzant Hints at MLB Return Amid Tax Clash

Ramon Monzant, a San Francisco Giant pitcher and former Frontier Star, indicated he would likely play in the majors this season if his salary demands are met. He seeks 12000 dollars with 5000 prepaid tax free, after months of retirement talk amid a spring training stint in Venezuela.

Associated Press Ramon Monzant Monzant San Francisco Giant Venezuela Giants Ramon Monzani Pittsburgh Cincinnati Kansas City Detroit Ted Kluszewski Pirates Big Elu Reds Vernon Law Jim Hardison Cintennati Ned Garver Walt Craddock A's Kent Handley Roger Maris Maris

Isaac Drops Upset Nod

In a warmup bout at St Nicholas Arena Charley Scott Philadelphia underdog edged welterweight Isaac Logart by a split decision over 10 rounds. Teddy Brenner plans a rematch at St Nick's within a month as 1406 fans paid 3083 dollars for a corking scrap.

Charley Scott Philadelphia Sleek Isaac St. Nicholas Arena Logart Teddy Brenner St. Nick’s

Ring Notes From City Matches Across U S and Canada

Across the circuit, boxers contest in cities from New York to Chicago and Montreal. Notable results include Charley Scott 147 Philadelphia outpointing Isaac Logart 146 Cuba, Jesse Watson 141 Brooklyn outpointing Armand Lavolle 142 Montreal, Don Warner 193 Philadelphia knocking out Ernie Knox 178 Baltimore, Gene Gray 135 North Little Rock stopping Marv Thigpen 138 Memphis, Paddy Read 129 Providence outpointing Dick DeVila 128 Boston, and Antonio Macilla 144 Buenos Aires stopping Wilbur Robinson 145 Chicago.

New York Charley Scott Philadelphia Isaac Logart Cuba Montreal Jesse Watson Brooklyn Armand Lavolle Don Warner Ernie Knox Baltimore Little Rock Ark Gene Gray North Little Rock Marv Thigpen Memphis Tenn Providence R. I Paddy Read Dick Devila Boston Chicago Antonio Macilla Buenos Aires Wilbur Robinson

NYU and Oklahoma City clash in NIT quarterfinals at MSG

NYU faces Oklahoma City University at Madison Square Garden in the NIT quarterfinals with NYU favored by eight. Oklahoma City relies on two Kiowa cousins Fred Yeahquo and Bud Lahmaunt for scoring, while St. Louis Billikens meet Providence in the other quarterfinal as Bradley and St John’s await in the semis.

New York Redskins New York University Madison Square Garden NYU Oklahoma City University Oklahomans Fred Yeahquo Bud Lahmaunt Oklahoma City Abe Lemons Yeahqua Lemons Providence Bradley St. John’s St. Louis

ABC Teams Start Tonight

Three Hall of Fame bowlers Hank Marino Harry Steers and Herb Lange will play for the White Tower Team of Water town Wis in the open team division of the 56th ABC Tournament. Teammates Fred Thoma and Eli Maricich complete the quintet. Marino named bowler of the half century by the Bowling Writers Assn. Mando Photo of St Paul Minn also to roll tonight as a strong challenger.

St, Louis Bowling’s Hall of Fame Hank Marino Harry Steers Herb Lange White Tower Watertown Wis Fred Thoma Eli Maricich ABC Marino Bowling Writers Assn Mando Photo St. Paul Minn

Fans Split On Outcome Of Fight At Olympic Auditorium

The world featherweight title bout between champion Hogan Bassey and challenger Davey Moore split public opinion as the 15 round national telecast from the Olympic Auditorium Wed night neared. Bassey seeks his 12th straight win while Moore aims to snap a 13 bout unbeaten streak and prove ready for a long layoff has hurt him.

Los Angeles Hogan Kid) Bassey Davey Moore Olympic Auditorium George Biddles Nigeria Guy Danny Willie Ketchum Springfield Ohio Bassey Liverpool England Davey Moore Ketchem Ketchum Pajaro Moreno Exidol Mexico Little Bird

National AAU Basketball First Round Results

Navy All Stars defeated Long Beach 71 to 63 in Denver. Louisville beat Pocatello 71 to 70. Chicago downed Lincoln 83 to 73. NBA Playoffs schedule lists Syracuse at Boston in a series opener and Detroit at Minneapolis in a best of three with the series tied 1-1.

Denver Navy All Stars Long Beach Calif Louisville Pocatello Idaho Chicago Lincoln Neb Syracuse Boston Detroit Minneapolis

Mid-American Conference names 1958 59 all star basketball team

Bowling Green dominates with two first team selections as Leo Byrd sets a 12 game MAC scoring record. Jimmy Darrow Ed Blair and Oliver Wallace are highlighted along with six man votes and second team picks from Toledo Marshall Ohio U and Miami. Wingard leads rebounding while Byrd earns top honors in scoring.

Bowling Green Leo Byrd Jimmy Darrew Western Michigan Ed Blair Chuck McCampbell McCampbell Oliver Wallace Kent State Miami Ed Wingard Wallace Wingard George Patterson Toledo John Milhoan Marshall Bob Anderson Ohio U Bill Brown Bunk Adams Sam Keys Byrd Blair Darrow Kent Wayne Embry Rex Leach Frank Wade Jim McDonald Bowing Green Charlie Boykin Bob Thomas Willie Newson John Papean Jim Thomas River Rouge Mich Columbus Central Elyri Huntington W.va Jim Darrow Akron South Middletown Pittsburgh Cen. Cath Gallipolis Chillicothe Grandview Ohio Macomber Sam Key So Dowagiac

Mike McCormack Signs Fifth Browns Contract

Cleveland Browns co captain Mike McCormack signed his 1959 contract becoming the first Brown to sign. The offensive right tackle will start his seventh pro season and his fifth with the Browns and was named captain after sharing the role with Don Colo who retired.

Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Darrel Pete) Brewster Fort Lauderdale Fla Brown Mac Speedie Cleveland Purdue Boilermakers Mike McCormack McCormack Browns Don Colo

Southeast Ohio Players Secure Spots on Class AA All Ohio Teams

Ronnie Salser of Racine earns third team as ace rebounder and 6-0 forward. Honorable mentions include Danny Wright Buchtel York Mitchell Smith Ames Bern Jim Fee Allensville Roger Davisson Somerset Jerry Jackson Corning. McConnell notes over 15 000 players named on eligibility sheets with five first stringers and strong honorable mentions.

Southeastern Ohio Ronnie Salser Racine Danny Wright Buchtel- York Mitchell Smith Ames- Bern Jim Fee Allensville Roger Davisson Somerset Jerry Jackson Corning W. C. McConnell Chance Hartmann Coles Jim Werk Camden Shawnee Jerry Schiefer Holmes-Liberty Bucyrus Edgerton Charles Coles Yellow Springs Bryan Dean Chance Northwestern Emil Hartman Ohio Deaf Camden Shawnee Tom Adolph Mogadore Leroy Frazier New Boston Lloyd Kerr Old Washington Vern Noggle United Local Don Leightey Navarre Larry Mosier Pleasantville David Myers Williamsport Jim Presley Brilliant Leon Phoenix Xenia W. Wilson George Potts Norwalk St. Paul Ben Price Tuscarawas Valley A. Persons Licking Heights John Pritchett Newport Dick Stull Jeromesville Carvel Simmons Frankfort Leo Schweiterman Fort Recovery Ames-Bern Steve Strome Pickerington Jim Summers Clair Saam van del Jerry Schrock Greenspring Richard Thomas Maysville al Thrasher Salem Local Jim Turner Lynnwood-Jacksontown Rich Williams Rittman Alf Washington Columbus Rosary Dan Wright Buchtel-York Tom Walters Darby Two Bud Bethel Hamden Ray Baltz Columbiana Ron Bradley

Hayes advocates consistency in offense for all levels

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes told 800 coaches at the National Football Clinic that a good offense is built on consistency. He said he is willing to gain three yards on every play and let the defense create mistakes for the opponent.

Atlantic City N. J Ohio State Woody Hayes Hayes

Hindman Praises Athens High Bulldogs at Kiwanis Banquet

Ohio University line coach Hugh Hindman praised the Athens High School basketball team at a Kiwanis banquet. He urged hard work and education beyond high school as keys to success, noting a local university in town helps during financial difficulties. Coach Charles McAfee introduced the reserve and varsity players and expressed pride in the team despite records.

Athens Kiwanis Hugh Hindman Ohio University Hindman Charles McAfee McAfee

All Ohio team players named with schools and stats

The list names 15 players by school and position from Yellow Springs to Geneva, with points and height. Abbreviated second and third teams feature multiple players from Ohio schools, plus numerous honorable mentions across districts.

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George Strode Marshall College Charley Snyder Bob Kappes Carroll Widdoes Bobcats Cincinnati Western Hills Kappes Wid Sreene Woody Patton Paul Francis George Sofronke Lenny Burch Weno We Woody Boles Mal Doster Robert Robinson Bob Amon Les Smith Economy Grocery Athens Claims Salser By Craig Palmer Dale Bandy Bunk Adams, Scott and Wolf Frisco Star Isaac Schlitz Draught Schlitz Keck Distributing Co Athens, Ohio City Loan Serpy Richard Stigman Cleveland Indians Tucson Ariz Thomas Milhoan Andy Adams Woody Bulldogs By Gordon Stewart National Distillers Products Company
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