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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1956

Page

9

Weather Compacts Ohio U Spring Football Game

Ohio University weather shaped a spring football game, as the White team beat the Greens 25-0 at Athens Stadium. Coach Carroll Widdoes praised veterans and noted several sophomores showing promise, with key players shifting positions for fall plans and film study highlighting crisp blocks and solid tackles.

Ohio University Carroll Widdoes Widdoes Ohio Neal Thomas Thomas Greenss Suc Don Wirtz Jim Hilles Vern Smith John McCormick Jim Woods Jim Pugh Bill Gleason Tom Redman Nick Henslar Charles Stobart Norm Leggett Larry Buckles Logan Ohio U Stobart Middleport Woods Athens Goodwin Jackson

Finsterwald Finishes Second at Miami Beach Open

Don Finsterwald of Athens earns 1600 after a record front nine and missing a 15 foot birdie to force a playoff with Gardner Dickinson Jr. in the Miami Beach Open. Dickinson wins 2712 to take first, with Billy Maxwell also second at 273.

Don Finsterwald Athens Gardner Dickinson, Jr Miami Beach Finsterwald Billy Maxwell Dickinson Maxwell Maxell Marwell Dow

Gallipolis Blue Devils Track Team Rosters Revealed

Gallipolis announces a 25 member track squad under Coach Quince Thompson with 22 lettermen remaining. Roster lists seniors John Milhoan Carl Jenkins Walter Neal Butch Roberts Verlin Presson juniors Bob Gillespie Keith Moore Bert Smith Kenneth Dillon Bill Voreh Charles Borden sophomores Bob Bateman Ronnie Carr Eugene Garnes Harland Conley Jimmy Beaver Joe Pickett Ronnie Waugh Renee Pan Plymale freshmen Joe Jamison Chuck Beachout David North Albert Lee Jimmy Davis Freddy Ferguson. First meet set for April 11 at Chillicothe in a triangular against Gallipolis Circleville.

Gallipolis Quince Thompson Blue Devil Ronnie Fisher Louie Phillips John Milhoan Letterman Carl Jenkins Walter Neal Butch Roberts Verlin Presson Bob Gillespie Keith Moore Bert Smith Kenneth Dillon Bill Voreh Charles Borden Bob Bateman Ronnie Carr Eugene Garnes Harland Conley Jimmy Beaver Joe Pickett Ronnie Waugh Renee Pan Plymale Joe Jamison Chuck Beachout David North Albert Lee Jimmy Davis Freddy Ferguson Chillicothe En Gallipolis Circleville

Cincy Elyria Bowlers Lead in Ohio Tourney

Cincinnati entrants Joe Brinkman and Tom Junker led doubles with 1346 points while Elyria’s Cleve Benton topped singles with 693, giving a shift in division leads after the weekend of bowling at the 38th annual Ohio State Knights of Columbus tournament. Jack Burger of Cincinnati kept the all events lead with 1859. M. Marino of Ashtabula was fifth with 1710.

Cincinnati Elyria Ohio State Knights of Columbus Joe Brinkman Tom Junker Cleve Benton J. Fiore Ig Lexington Jack Burger M. Marino Ashtabula

Sox Trade Payoff Seen From Doby Aparicio Deal

Chicago White Sox manager Marty Marion praises the Doby Aparicio trade for left handed power and defensive upgrades. He notes Doby and Aparicio have given the team balance and potential punch, with key question marks in pitching and third base.

Doby Chico Aparicio Marion Walter Dropo Nellie Fox George Kell Marty Billy Pierce Dick Donovan Jack Harshman Sox Minnie Minoso Jim Rivera Bob Nieman Rivera Bob Kennedy Kell Ron Northey Bubba Phillips

Round Robin to Decide Olympic Team

The NCAA NIT AAU and armed forces champions prepare as a four team, three day round robin in Kansas City April 24 to choose the U S Olympic roster for Melbourne. Twelve men will be named to the team with five to seven from the round robin and the rest selected from its rosters.

NCAA AAU Armed Forces Melbourne Olympic Committee Kansas City

Iowa Miler Sets Relays Pace With 4 07.5 Mile

Iowa senior Ted Wheeler captured the Bankers Mile at the Chicago Daily News Relays with 4:07.5 cutting the season’s third best time and ranking as the fourth fastest mile in Relays history. He beat Phil Coleman by a yard as Dillard and Courtney also starred in events across the program.

Chicago Ted Wheeler Iowa Chicago Daily News Wheeler Wes Santee Ron Delaney Santee Gil Dodds Phil Coleman Harrison Dillard Arnie Lowell Jerry Welbourn Charles Jones Tom

Pittsburgh Speedster Named Relay's Star

Arnie Sowell led Pittsburgh to victory in the two mile relay at the Chicago Daily News Relays Saturday night and was voted meet outstanding athlete. He claimed eight of 15 first place ballots and 34 points, with Ted Wheeler earning 25 points and Harrison Dillard 13 points with one first place vote.

Chicago Arnie Sowell Pittsburgh Chicago Daily News Sowell Ted Wheeler Harrison Dillard

Canadiens Triumph as Montreal Leads 3-1 in Series

Montreal defeated New York 5 3 to take a 3-1 lead in their best of seven. Detroit downed Toronto 6-4, moving 3-0 in their series as action wrapped for the weekend.

Montreal New York Detroit Toronto

Class A Winners Claim State Title In Ohio Final

Arcanum and Middletown emerge as state champions as Arcanum wins Class A title 91 to 69 over McKinley in Cleveland finals. Middletown, boasting the top tournament record in Ohio history, seals its claim as a state champion amid a gymnasium short on suitable home facilities.

McKinley Cleveland Arcanum Middletown Ohio

Arcanum aims to capture Class B crown in close win

Arcanum defeated Columbus St. Marys 72 to 71 to seize the Class B title, their first tournament appearance. Middletown High star Jerry Lucas, age 15, exploded for 53 points in the semifinal and 44 in the final as Middletown clinched its sixth Class A championship. Lucas, an all Ohio center, pledged pride in his senior teammates and reflected on his unlikely rise from junior high to stardom. Arcanum endured away games, using multiple gyms to avoid hostile floors.

Jerry Lucas Middletown Ohio Paul Walker Cleveland East Tech Lucas Middies Canton McKinley Arcanum Columbus St. Mary's Dark Horse Darke County Glenn Harter Middletown High McKinley All - Ohio

Middletown Wins Ohio Class A Basketball Title 91-69

Crowds greet undefeated Middletown as they cap a sixth state Class A title with a 91 69 win over Canton McKinley. Arcanum also salutes its first state crown after 9000 fans welcome the Class B champions. Ohio history notes shift to new Class designations next season.

Associated Press Ohio Dayton University Flyers Louisville Middletown Canton McKinley Francis Carmody Arcanum Greenville Arcanum High School Glenn Harter Ernest Fisher Columbus St. Mary's Dayton Vandalia Ohio National Guard Dayton University

Sunday Mixed EE Bowling Standings And Results

Weekly results list top team bowlers from Southerton Mia Marsh and New Marsh with scores. Individual results show M Engelshind H Cornwell V Widdoes Bob Jones Ridenour and others with series and totals.

Hina Eneuneen Southertons Mia New Marsh Duplers Southerton Krogers Wagners Miller N. Marsh M. Engelshin G. Sapp R. Peters G.D. Fultz C. Martin

Cage Scores College NIT Championship and Related Tournament Results

Louisville defeats Dayton 93 to 80 for the College NIT title. St Joseph's 93 over St Francis 82 for third place. In AU tournament Seattle Buchan Bakers 59 over Phil lips Oilers 57. Moble ADA Oilers 77 over Milwaukee Allen Bradley 76. Syracuse 122 Philadelphia 118. Best of five series tied 1-1 Fort Wayne 107 St Louis 84 in another game.

Louisville Dayton St. Joseph's St. Francis Seattle Buchan Bakers Phillips Oilers Moble Ada Oilers Milwaukee Allen Bradley Syracuse Philadelphia Fort Wayne St. Louis Louis

Lillard’s 2018 Leads ABC in All Events

In Rochester Ohio Cincinnati Toledo Marion, Bill Lillard of Chicago and Texas origin tops the 53rd American Bowling Congress all-events with a nine-game 2018 total. Stan Gofford shares the doubles lead with Lillard as the field closes weekend play.

Lillard ABC Rochester N. Y Bill Lillard Chicago Stan Gofford Cincinnati Toledo-Marion

IHL Scores Sunday a 5 4 Cincinnati Over Toledo Marion

Cincinnati defeated Toledo Marion 5 to 4 and leads the best of seven series two games to none. The Sunday tilt extended the matchup with Cincinnati pulling ahead early and holding on for the win.

Cincinnati Toledo Marion

Finalists Top Tourney Team Named In Class B Honors

Ron Puterbaugh of Arcanum and Dave Barker of Columbus St. Marys headlined the Class B Ohio high school All Tournament basketball team with Arcanum earning three first team spots and St. Marys two. The second team lists Alan Chase P Odensweiller Tom Caine Buccilla Karns among others from Wiltshire Chagrin and Arcanum.

Ron Puterbaugh Arcanum Dave Barker Columbus St. Mary's Col St. Mary’s Bill Stewart St. Marys Terry Norris Marv Engle Alan Chase Wiltshire P. Odensweiller Chagrin Balls Tom Caine al Buccilla Rex Karns

Illinois Eyes All Star Tilt

Howard V. Millard announces plans for an annual All-Star High School Senior Basketball Game to fund the Illinois Hall of Fame. The decision will pit Illinois against Kentucky Indiana or Iowa Wisconsin selections as designated by press groups.

Decatur UIL Illinois Associated Press Sports Editors Assn Howard V. Millard Decatur Herald and Review Illinois Hall of Fame Millard Illinois Wisconsin Hall of Fame Midwest

Fight Results Across Cities Highlight Boxing Titles

In Mexico City Raul Macias stops Leo Espinosa to retain the NBA bantam weight title. In Hollywood Jimmy Palaza loses to Sanders in an outpoint decision. Havana sees Gustavos Acosta beat Jerry Fowler with a ten round result. Manila reports Akiyoshi Akanuma stopping Ben Esco bar in nine rounds.

Mexico City Raul (Raton) Macias Mexico Leo Espinosa Philippines Macias Hollywood Jimmy Palaza Los Angeles Sanders Newark N. Os Havana Gustavos Acosta Cuba Jerry Fowler Manila Akiyoshi Akanuma Japan Ben Escobar

Exhibition Baseball Scores and Tuesday Schedule

A busy set of exhibition games reports scores for major teams including Kansas City Washington New York Brooklyn Cleveland Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston Baltimore and Detroit. The schedule lists Boston Chicago Baltimore Cleveland Kansas City Detroit Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis.

Kansas City Washington New York Brooklyn Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston Baltimore Toronto Nashville

Redleg Pilot Expects Note of Klippstein

TAMPA FLA Birdie Tebbetts, manager of the Cincinnati Redlegs, says pitcher Johnny Klippstein should be a big winner this year. Tebbetts cited the slider he mastered last season as the key to new confidence and consistent success. In exhibition play, Tom Acker and Jack Taylor struggled as Chicago White Sox won 6 to 1, aided by Redleg errors and early hits.

Tampa Fila Birdie Tebbetts Cincinnati Redlegs Johnny Klippstein Birdie Klippstein Tebbetts Redlegs Chicago White Sox Tom Acker Jack Taylor Sox Taylor Chicago Cincinnati Johnny Temple Acker

Indians Triumph In Spring Exhibition Over Giants

Cleveland manager Al Lopez says the Indians show progress this week with improvements by Al Rosen and Vic Wertz. Earl Averill drives in the winning run in a 4 3 victory after Score allows four hits through 11 innings, while Willie Mays belts a first inning homer.

Tucson Ariz al Lopez Cleveland Indians Tribe al Rosen Vic Wertz Lopez Bob Avila Earl Averill Indians New York Giants Giants Herb Score New Yorkers Bob Lemon Willie Mays George Wilson Wes Westrum Foster Castleman Don Mueller Jim Busby al Smith Chico Carrasquel Averill

Baker faces Lowry in big New York bout at St Nicholas

Larry Baker of Indianapolis parks an unbeaten seven win streak against Pat Lowry a 26 year old ex Marine from Toledo in a televised main event at St Nicholas Arena tonight Dumont TV 10 p.m. EST.

Larry Baker Indianapolis Pat Lowry Toledo New York St. Nicholas Arena Dumont

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