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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1956

Page

12

All-Ohio Class A Team Named in 1956 Basketball List

The Associated Press selects its 1956 All-Ohio Class A lineup led by Terry Lucas of Middletown with John Milhoan of Gallipolis and Larry Willey of Defiance among the first team. Akron South’s Jim Darrow and Hamilton’s Gary Hornsby also make the first five as the tourney nears in Cleveland.

Sylary Columbus Aes Middletown Associated Press Ohio Cleveland Lucas John Milhoan Gallipolis Larry Willey Defiance Gary Hornsby Hamilton Akron South Sterling Jim’ Darrow Cleveland East Tech Eugene Deloach DeLoach Lee Patrone Bellaire Eam Mickey Yugovich Youngstown Woodrow Wilson Hornsby Darrow All-Omic Terry Lucas Jim Darrow Jary Hornsby Secondellaire Tor Lee Patrone Schaefer Alliance Howard’ Jolliff Canton South Gene Deloach Max Messner Ashland Ray Apple Cincinnati Hughes Ron Godfrey Martins Ferry Dick Rosswurm Toledo Devils Bob Pawlak Holy Name

Trout Aims For Comeback In Batting Practice Revival

Former Detroit Tiger pitching star Paul Dizzy Trout, now retired, expresses desire to return to the game by taking batting practice with his old rivals.

Anami Detroit Tiger Paul Dizzy) ‘Trout

Santee AAU Feud Heads For Final Ruling

The Santee AAU dispute stalls as Judge Walter A Niehoff delays a decision on a potential permanent injunction. If Santee wins, he may run freely. if the AAU prevails, the lifetim ban stands and Santee must appeal to the AAU Board of Governors for redress.

Wes Santee Amateur Athletic Union Santee America Er Miler Chicago Daily News Walter A New York AAU Sante

Cadmus Loses To Rio Grande In Junior High Tourney

Rio Grande defeated Cadmus 31 to 28 on Vinton High School hardwood to advance in the Gallia County Junior High School basketball tournament. Semifinal results also had Vinton beating Mercerville 41 to 28, with Cadmus' nine-point scorers Jobo Jeffers and Bryan Bostic leading Cadmus.

Gallia County Cadmus Glendon C. Evans Rio Grande Glen Wiseman Cadmus Crew Vioton High School Cliff Wilson Vinton Raymond Baldwin Mercerville Feilure Myers Chuck Dowler Prank Garnes Gilbert Roberts Lannie Jordan Jobo Jeffers Bryan Bostic Clay Rodney Centerville

Ohio Bobcats Baseball Opens Spring Practice In Gym

Ohio University coach Ron Wren guides intrasquad drills at Men's Gymnasium as players rehearse squeeze plays, pepper drills and fungo practice. He names potential power hitters and lineup shifts with Thmpson at third, Hornsby to first, Weinbrecht short, Griesheimer and Hutcheson in lineup. Pitchers Nusum Hinkle and Driscal face added pressure as fences are shortened to 330 feet and the team plans southern games before a home clash with Ohio State.

Aur Umper Dob Wren Ohio University Athens Ralph Nuzum Harry Weinbrech Ralph Wren Harry Weinbrecht Nakatsuji Griesheimer Thompson Hornsby Ray Thompson Scotty Griesheimer Jay Hornsby Ron Nakat Ohio U Bobcats Newberry College Parris Island Marines Ohio State Jett Bob Horwood Myron Hutcheson Wein Tireeht Bill Tewksbury Albany Giesheimer Nusum Til Hinkle Jerry Driscal

Kluszewski Injury Sidelines Redlegs Star

Redlegs first baseman Ted Kluszewski faces hip trouble after an injury in an exhibition. He will travel to Miami for examination by Dr. George Sennett of Johns Hopkins. GM Gabe Paul seeks a top specialist to assess whether muscular factors hinder his condition.

Willy Miami George Sennett Johns Hopkins Hosital Baltimore Redleg Gabe Paul Florida Kia Pittsburgh Paul Ted Cincinnati

Middies Sure Of Cage Title

Middletown high hopes to win the Class A final in Cleveland this weekend. The school board called off all classes Friday to allow students to celebrate the anticipated victory. A parade is planned for next Sunday afternoon when the team returns.

Suddletown Middletown Cleveland

Exhibition Baseball Kansas City B 10 St. Paul AA 2

Kansas City B defeated St. Paul AA by ten to two in an exhibition baseball game. Strong hit action highlighted by KC’s offense and solid pitching limited St. Paul to two runs. Game served as a showcase for both clubs ahead of the season.

Kansas City St. Paul

McLin Steps Down as McArthur High Coach After Five Years

McLin, longtime McArthur High School basketball coach, resigns effective May 25 after five seasons with 71 wins 36 losses. His teams captured three Buckeye League titles and four Vinton County crowns. he also led baseball to three county titles and served as assistant football coach and Little League baseball coach. He plans to remain in coaching and has career ties to Marshall College.

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