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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1956

Page

26

Ohio U Runners Enter Stampede at Ohio Stadium Meet

Ohio University coach Jim Johnson hailed a strong field at the triangular meet with Western Michigan and Bowling Green. Frank Nixon set an OU mile record at 4 2 35 and OU freshman led by driving wins while Western Michigan claimed multiple events including Pyle’s two miles. The Bobcats showed season-best times as Fred Dickey and Dick Hills led relays and sprints amid a busy, high-level competition.

Frank Bowers Ohio University Jim Johnson Ohio Stadium Western Michigan Bowling Frank Nixon Ohio Broncos Bowling Green Nixon Western Ill Pyle Pyle Wally Guenther Western Michigan Outfit Bobcats Don Schulick Johnson Fred Dickey Bobkitten Bob Strother al Ss Sane Fred Schleicher Dick Hills Uded George Hall Bob Reynolds Hudson Skinner Sweeney Wedel Bruggeman de la Ronde Thomas Skinner Buchert Mortland Lennox Hudson Mosley Callow Chapin Lesler Koletie Sawyer Wam Noss Guenther Harrington Dwrner Hurdies—Lesler Moorehead Chapman Thom Ts DeLaRonda Kaelber Schulick Schorr Bacon Eason

Big Green Netmen Top Ohio State Rival in Close Match

Ohio University netters battled Marshall to a 3 3 tie after singles. OU captured two of three doubles to seal a 6 3 win on the Bobcat courts. Ludlum and Bredenfoerder led OU with key singles wins while Saggio and Bredenfoerder won in doubles.

Bob Bartels Ohio U Marshall Big Green al Ladlum Bob Bredenfoerder Dick Woolwine Bobcats Bredenfoeder Joe Seargio Bredenfoerder Templin Hite Hutchison Woolwine Seidel Bias Bearden Hartman

Washington tops White Sox 4-2 on Lemmon power and Stobbs gem

Jim Lemmon slam and two doubles powered Washington to a 4 2 victory over Chicago. Chuck Stobbs scattered six hits for his second win, fending off Minoso’s homer and two singles as Minoso and Lemon each homered for their teams in a tough three inning stretch.

Washington Jim Lem Chicago White Sox Chuck Stobbs White Sox Stobbs Minnie Minoso Stubbs Minoso Lemon Clint Courtney Kari Olson Chicago Johnson Fornieles Consuegra Lollar Courtney Berberet LC Johnson Boston Sox Marty Keough Jim Pagliaroni Pagliaroni Long Beach Calif Linda Ma Ler Keough San Francisco Swp Frank Malzone Xork Xankees Cardinals Kansas Louis Red Sox Art Fowler Cincinnati Pittsburgh Froit Frank Thomas Yanks Dick Donovan Buddin Baltimore Ernie Banks Robin Rob Vernon Cleveland Philadelphia Tribe Bob Rush Philly Mayzone Detroit Fowler Milwaukee St. Louis Brilanty the Redlegs Brookzewski Lyn Braves Roy New York Giants McMillan Dodgers

Irish Boxing Team to Meet U S Squad in Chicago

A 10 member Ireland amateur boxing team arrives by plane Sunday for the International Golden Gloves Matches in Chicago. They will face a hand picked U S squad that made its mark at the Tournament of Champions. The Irish team has been undefeated in international competition this season, which ends with the Chicago bouts.

Chicago— U Ireland Chicago

Wisconsin fullback Charlie Thomas wins Kenneth Sterling Day Award

Madison Wisconsin Charlie Thomas University of Wisconsin conins Negro fullback last season received the Kenneth Sterling Day award for excellence in scholastic work and involvement in religious military and athletic activities.

Madison, Wis Charlie Thomas University of Wisconin

OSU Lantern Urges Pro Football Model For College Grid

The Lantern editorial argues college football should be professionalized following Ohio State’s Big Ten probation. It faults players taking unworked pay and coach Woody Hayes for gifts, questions the conference’s scapegoat stance, and calls for FBI‑style scrutiny of athletic programs.

Columbus the Lantern Ohio State University Ohio State Big Ten Tug Wilson Woody Hayes FBI

Buckeyes Start House Cleaning

Ohio State faces probation after Woody Hayes loans to players and nonconforming aid programs. Kenneth L Tug Wilson bars further action pending names of about 20 players who received gifts. University embraces the penalty and vows to live within Big Ten rules while reforming aid and loan practices.

Fritz Howell Columbus Ohio State Hayes University Igfe Qui Foul Sao J Kenneth L Tug Wilson Howard Bevis Dick Larkins Larkins Woody Hayes Uni

OSU Receives Quiet Praise From Commissioner Wilson

Western Conference commissioner Tug Wilson said he was pleased and grateful for Ohio State University's gentlemanly acceptance of a one year probation after athletic code infractions. He spoke at a campus banquet honoring the football clinic and noted the dignified response from university leaders and Woody Hayes.

Fritz Howell Columbus Kenneth L Tug) Wilson Ohio State University Wilson Howard Bevis Woody Hayes Invita Uon Hayes Bud Wilkinson Oklahoma Bobby Dodd Georgia Tech Hay Loan Co Australia

Grand Slam Homer Leads Cardinals Over Dodgers 11

Tom Poholsky limited Brooklyn to three hits while Kennever’s first inning grand slam powered the St. Louis Cardinals to an 11–4 win over the Dodgers. Duke Snider hit a homer for Brooklyn as the teams combined for a high scoring game.

ST. Louise Kennever Tom Poholsky St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Duke Snider Brooklyn St. Louis Craig Lehman Labine Walker Pohelsky Sarni L—Craig Snider Boyer

AL Leaders Boston Chicago New York Win Friday Games

Boston Chicago New York win in Friday games as AL leaders press for first. Milwaukee St Louis also win. Reports note managers’ lineups and key homers.

Boston Chicago New York Milwaukee St. Louis

Buckeyes Ticket Sales Set for Notable Fall Games

Ohio State ticket sales begin at 2 pm with all November contests listed. The article notes predicted attendance crosses strong marks, citing past totals and future schedules for home and away games including Illinois Iowa Penn Wisconsin Michigan and a 1892 baseline for West Virginia University baseball beginnings.

Columbus Ohio State University Essant Gueege Seton Gree Stanford Illinois Penn State Wisconsin Buckeyes India Iowa Michigan

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