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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1951
Page
11
Chapel Hill NC AP Ohio University's golfers lost to the Tar Heels 20 to 7 on UNC's Finley course. Their top pair Don Finsterwald and Dave Rambo won 6 to 3, Williamson of Charlotte tied for low medal with a one over par free score. The brisk spring weather aided the match with the new 18 hole layout.
Hickory, C. Obie Tilver reports the Ohio Baseballers dropped their second straight game, 19 to 16, in a high scoring duel with Lenior-Rhyne College. The Ohioans split the prior two games with Blunt College en route to a schedule that includes Duke and North Carolina State exhibitions.
Kentucky secured the NCAA cage title as Bill Spivey dominated the second half, finishing with 23 points and 21 rebounds. Kansas State's Lew Hitch stalled early before Spivey surged, guiding Kentucky to a 68 to 58 victory in Minneapolis.
The Oradley event taps hopefuls as NBA eyed players like Billy Mane of Bradley. Meanwhile Pitt's tracksters and other sports figures prepare for a slate of competitions, with University of Pittsburgh and Ghie U on schedule and regional tourneys shaping the season.
Patchy notes describe Class B Quints jittery in warmups at State Fairgrounds. Teams mentioned include Grand Ragids Waynesburg Apiagach and Bo-miinate warkor as drills begin Thursday afternoon with matchups set among Grand 5 Ashley Seamion Barberton Columbus East Milton Taevis Carbo noe and others.
Cleveland reporters note the Broncos lineup shaping for Friday’s opener with mixed infield options. Names like Jonia, John Teletaik, Rob Whitney, and Chet Finck appear among tentative infielders, while Edwards backs third base and Lerche contends for a role.
A fragmented report from Kalamazoo describes a southern trip by the Racoueteers and mentions Alabama and a 1936 context. The item notes a basketball or sports connection with two ponies and a BYE result, but details are obscured and names are unclear.
SOLAMELS who chaired pall teams ATS named coach at Calum High School after leaving college. Rose steps into a scholastic post amid school sports leadership changes.
Racine High Coach Wolfe lists five returning players from last season amid a reshaped lineup. Notables include John Bassman and Vernon, with Pete Cunditt and Eddie St among the roster. The team aims for 1930 competition as they prepare for a game against Pomero Panthers in the SEC League.
The Recreation Basketball League schedule features a pivotal night with the second half title at stake. Shop and L clash at 7 as the opener of a three game yard, while Ars Kyle Clothiers meet Nye Chevrolets and American Legion faces Columbus.
Toledo with a 2-8 mark aims to stay close to favorite Weradley as the National Campus basketball tournament opens at Robertson Memorial Fieldhouse in Peoria. Syracuse leads at 16-2 and Utah battles Miami in the second game following Toledo vs Syracuse.
Exhibition baseball results include Boston, Detroit, St Louis, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and New York with scores noted. Boxing notes feature Jack Gardner beating doe Weider in London, and Sandy Saddist plus Laura Sal in Los Angeles. Also Chicago and Washington games listed. NHL playoff report shows Montreal 5 Detroit 2 in overtime, Montreal leading series.
Humphrey Buckeye Prexy ad pres of the BBC Spats League at a meeting last week in Athens. He replaced Bill Smith Chauncey High football coach. Roy Byarst of Jacksonsiie F able and Wis of Chauncey were prone presidents and Blake of McArthur was named secretary treasurer. Other retiring officers are Bob Kalish of MacArthur vice president and Jim Vennari of Rutland secretary treasurer. The league voted to add two vice presidents, with administrative heads of the schools to hold office. Four passes will be allotted to representatives of each school for all athletic contests. Coaches attending the meeting were Jack Ley Chauncey, Jat LaMonies J-T, Paul Wiley Belore and Vennari jehded M Doar. The Plains and Kalish. The next meeting is scheduled for early May at Belpre High School.
Hartford Tigers announce ONeil Quillen as new manager replacing Harry Layne New Haven who resigned after leading the club. Aaron Gibbs of New Haven elected club president with Jimmy Dien Jr of Mason named secretary treasurer. Ohio Valley Association campaign opens late April with dates to be set after next month’s meetings.
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