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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1955

Page

8

Pleasant City Tigers Triumph In Regional Final

A crack-shooting Pleasant City club defeated Rio Grande 70 to 53 in the Class B regional final at Ohio University Saturday night. Dick Kovalchik led the Tigers with 36 points as Rio Grande’s Clyde Evans and Don Coter battled for the Blue Men, while Pleasant City advances to the state final with a 27-2 mark.

Ack Gilbert Pleasant City Rio Grande Ohio University Bill Cantor Viena Wilshire Lockland Wayne Dick Kovalchik Ric Grahde John Wickline Blue Men Cantor Tigers Athens Rio Clyde Evans Don Coter Nme Wickline Evans Kho Fant City Kovalchik Harper Tiger Ed Morland Dick Norman Moa Norman Neha Kovalehi Foreman Youle Pasant City Grande Swarts Peasant Candela Candella Nigel John Munch Garry Harper Messenger Sportyphoto Mickey Morgan Weary Harper Don Cofer Matt Lynch Mewenger Don Moore

Weekend Fights By The Amodiatra Prem

Hollywood coverage notes Gatalen defeated Jimmy Roybal by outpoint in Denver. Los Angeles reports a stoppage of Vernand Dingon, while WAVANNA details another bout. The article appears garbled with multiple names and percentages, reflecting partial readable fragments from the boxing weekend events.

Amodiatra Prem Hollywood Gatalen Denver Jimmy Roybal Los Angeles Wavanna

United States Leads Pan American Games Dominance

The United States leads in swimming and diving at the Pan American Games in Mexico City. Jimmy McLane defeated Oscar Kramer to win the 1500 meter freestyle. Art Larsen beat Enrique Morea to win the singles title. Overall, the U.S. racked up 201 1/2 points, with Argentina second and Mexico third.

Mexico City Rome United States Jimmy McLane Oscar Kramer Argentina Art Larsen Mexico Enrique Morea United

Regional Class A Tournament Finals Result Summary

The Toledo regional finals saw Mansfield defeat Columbus East 94 to unclear. Cincinnati defeated Porte mouth 38 to ?, Canton Pleasant ity beat Rio Grande 70 to 53. Lockland Wayne Whedefferson defeated Bowers Indiana in Indianapolis. Cincinnati leads Toledo 3-0 in best of five.

Lon Soop Toledo Columbus East Mansfield Cincinnati Portemouth Canton Pleasant Ity Rio Grande Altho Lockland Wayne Whedefferson Bowers Indiana Indianapolis Gary Womevelt Cleveland Arena Ohio State University Willshire Lockland Wayne Akron Central Cincinnati Hughes Vienna Associaied Press Wiltshire Lock Wayne Pleasant City Strasburg Bowersvil- Tedefferson Zanes, Ville

Marietta College names captains amid football and baseball moves

Marietta College athletic director Don Drumm announced the selection of John Goga as baseball captain with Runde Chel and Chaiton Pa named as football co captains. A 165-pound guard from Washington DC was introduced as the other football co captain Mayo. A former Phillies outfielder said he is quitting baseball to pursue other business interests in Youngstown after stints with Syracuse and Richmond.

Marietta Marietta College Don Drumm John Goga Sharon Runde Chel Chaiton Viens Washington, D.C Mayo Philadelphia Phillies Iacarence Business Youngstown Syracuse Richmond

Heavyweight Bouts Head Week's Card

The week features top heavyweight scraps led by Baker and others. Wayne Bethea and Irish Joe Rowan meet in the ABC TV top ten, Rafael Merencio faces Jackie La Bua, and Mu Ett challenges Murtey in Spokane while Marciano trains for a title bid. Splash posts a 200 yard medley setback in Cleveland, shaving seconds off his mark.

Sfarciano N. Y Wayne Bethea New York Joe Rowan Philadel ABC TV Tonight Eastern Parkway St. Nicholas Arena DuMont Rafael Merenfino Jackie LaBua Muett Chicago Murtey Tacoma Spokane Cleveland

Reds and Braves Forge New Murderers Row in Spring Action

The Associated Press reports the Reds and Braves building a powerful lineup as Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, and Joe Adcock pace a string of early homers. Atlanta beat St Louis 5-4 as Adcock and Aaron homered, while Cincinnati rallied with four ninth inning runs for a big win. Frank Sullivan pitched well for the Red Sox in a 10-3 victory over Detroit, and the Dodgers edged the Yankees 9-8 in ten innings as Chico Fernandez sparked the rally. The Pirates topped Pedro Ramos in 13 innings and the A’s beat Baltimore 5-2.

Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Braves Eddie Mathews Joe Adcock Hank Aaron Redlegs Braves New York Yankees St. Louis Adcock Aaron Chicago White Sox Ted Wall Boston Red Sox Frank Sullivan Bell-Wether Sox Detroit Tigers Sullivan Los Angeles New York Giants Cleveland Indians Dusty Rhodes Mike Garcia Brooklyn Dodgers Brooks Dodiger Chico Fernandez Sandy Amaroz Pittsburgh Pirates Pedro Ramos Washington Senators Kansas City A Baltimore

Jerry Lane Breaks In As Reds Top Chicago In Exhibition

Tampa report says Jerry Lane, 2% year-old rookie righthander, may be the Reds No 1 relief man. Manager Birdie Tebbetts notes Lane’s stomach and control, while Reds win fifth of 13 exhibition games, beating the White Sox 6-4 on a four-run ninth inning surge. Post homered twice for Chicago. Temple and Frank Robinson sparked Cincinnati with timely hits as Virgil Trucks limited the Reds to three hits in five innings.

Bob Feller Hank ‘Aguirre Gare Ia Rhodes Homer Vic Wertz Strickland Eddie Joost Avila Joost Tribe Tucson Chicago Cubs Cubs Frank Baumholtzff Marion Marszewski Tampa Fla Jerry Lane Cincinnati Redlegs Frank Smith Birdie Feobelle Lake Smittie Lane Hane Chattanooga Sun St. Louis Inter Dea Tan Jerry Lief Tebbetts Napen Reds Keter Chicago Wally Post Johnny Temple Roy ‘McMlan Ted Kiuszewski White Sox Boo Thurman Temple Frank Robinson Pat Scantiebury Fowler Pearce Scantiebury George Kell Chisox Post Ng Ku Virgil Trucks Lings Bob Chakales

Middlecoff Wins St Pete Open in Tight Finish

Cary Middlecoff overcame a five stroke deficit to beat Jay Hebert by two strokes at the St Petersburg Open in Florida. Middlecoff shot under par 67 to win $2,000 first prize, while Hebert finished with 74 and Art Wall Jr. placed third with 277.

St, Petersburg Fla Jay Hebert Louisiana Cary Middlecoff Middlecoff Hebert Prise Middlecoff Kiamesha Lake N.Y ZA Hebert Woodmere Art Wall Jr Pocono Manor 2 Pa Aly Billy Maxwell Odessa Tex Ind Purgi St Loui Les Blaser Sandusky Ohio Antake Maru' Ag Smich Julius Boros Mid Pines N. c Wininger Oklahoma Like ‘Souchate San En Sing

Russell's Dip Shot Nets San Francisco 77 La Salle 63 for Title

Bill Russell's dip shot and team depth fueled San Francisco to the NCAA crown, defeating La Salle 77 to 63 before 10,500 at Municipal Auditorium. Jones limited La Salle star Tom Gola to 10 points as the Dons clinched the national title with Russell scoring 23 and guiding the offense.

Russell San Francisco Kansas City Bill Russeldis University of San Francisco Dons LaSalle Explorers Associated Press NCAA Municipal ‘Auditorium Colorado Butfaloes Town Hawk Eyes Rus F Sell Phil ‘Woolpert Tom Gols Jones Gols Woolpert Dolo Jerry Mullen The Ken Loeffier la ‘Alle

Ohio's Finest Face Big Test In Ohio High School Finals

In Cincinnati Gardens, Class B and Class A boys finals shape a strong test for top-ranked teams led by Columbus East and Zanesville St Aloysius. Opening-round pairings set for Friday and Saturday with 1250 tickets per game and 2500 for Saturday. coaches approve practice times and require physicals. films and safety rules outlined.

Columbus Cincinnati Gardens Associated Press Columbus East All Sports Pony Zanesville Cincinnati Hughes New Lexington St. Aloysius Hamilton Pub Lockland Wayne Zanesville Wiltshire Pleasant City Vienna Veron Central H. W. Ems- Wiler State Association Emschler Nets

Duquesne Wins First NIT Title in Narrow Triumph

Duquesne defeated Dayton 70 to 58 to claim its first National Invitation Tournament title. Dick Ricketts and Sihugo Green led with 56 points combined in the final, while Maurice Stokes of St Francis earned MVP honors with 43 points and strong all-around play.

New York Dick Ricketts Sihugo Green Duquesne Maurice Stokes Little St. Francis Loretto Ricketts Green Associated Press Stokes Johnny Horan Dayton Fleming Niagara Maurice the Magnificent St Francis Frankies Jack Sallee St. Louis Dick Boushka Tom Heinsheim Holy Cross George Young Lataette Charlie Tyra Louisville

Argentina Seeks Ring Supremacy In Pan American Finals

In Mexico City Pan American boxing finals the United States faces Argentina in the 10 division finals at the downtown coliseum. Coach Pete Mello says the U.S. has five men in finals and hopes to win. Venezuela Brazil Mexico Puerto Rico each fielded fighters as the teams vie for supremacy.

Mexico City United States Argentina Venezuela Bra Mexico Porto Rico Pete Mello U.S

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