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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1953

Page

21

Tronmen Triumph 18-0 Over Bulldogs on Fifth-Down Night

Jackson Ironmen defeated the Athens Bulldogs 18-0 as officials called two fifth-down plays. Dave Warner and Bob Exline sparked the scoring with an 85-yard interception return and a late screen pass for a TD, while Athens faced a 3-2 SEC record and Jackson stayed undefeated in league play.

Jackson Ironmen Athens Bulldogs Athens Jackson Bulldog Larry Wiliams Dave Warner Warner Ron Corradini Corradini Frank Strickland Phil Merchant Larry Williams Ater Bulldogs Jimmy Greene Bob Exline Mike Hamilton Sonny Morgan Exline Bob Humphrey Roy Goodwin Goodwin Warry Lackey Wellston jLarkey

Bobcats Dominate Broncos in 40-21 Homecoming rout

Western Michigan suffers a heavy defeat as Ohio University, led by Carney and Ohman, piling on touchdowns in the second half. Bobcats roll to a decisive win with multiple scorers and 177 rushing yards while Western Michigan struggles on both sides of the ball.

Underwood Ware Calley Tom Ascant Widdoes Western Broneos Fiobeats Kent Ohio Rio Grande Western Michigan Bobcats John Ohman John Brammer Ohman Tom Hughes Bobcat Lorrs Lawrence Tackie John Isom George Heydlauff Charles Naidiffer Bronco

Bishops Rally to Beat Mount Union 17-6 in Shelby

Delaware Ohio Wes leyan overcame a slow start to win its sixth straight, defeating Mount Union 17-6 at Shelby. The Bishops opened with an eight yard field goal by Lowell Benson and a five yard TD run by Al Lotrecchiang plus Eddie Umins 10 yard scoring dash. Mount Union’s only TD came on a Wes leyan fumble return to the Bishop 17, freshman J D Ray scoring from the three.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Mount Union Shelby Bishops Lowell Benson al Lotrecchiang Eddie UM Iman Wesleyan Jtreshman J. D. Ray

Icebox Accident Claims Milwaukee Girl

Karen Jane Mueller, a Milwaukee child, met a fatal accident when an icebox door toppled and crushed her skull on Friday. Authorities investigate the incident as a tragic household accident.

Milwaukee — U Karen Jane Mueller

Michigan State Rout Oregon State 34 6 Before Sellout Crowd

Michigan State ends 28 game skid by crushing Oregon State 34 6 in East Lansing. Spartans, despite injuries, use hard running by backs and a 76 yard punt return by Jimmy Ellis to dominate with 283 rushing yards and 28 first downs.

East Lansing Mich UPI Michigan State Oregon State Ken Brown Chuck Brackett MSC Jimmy Ellis Spartan Ellis Billy Wells Sloanc Tom Yewcic Don Dohoney Spartans Beavers

Ohio State Powers Past Northwestern 27 13 in Homecoming Tilt

Ohio State rallied from a early deficit to defeat Northwestern 27 13 before 80 562 fans. Howard Cassady sparked the comeback with a 57 yard insurance score and a 67 yard touchdown run as the Buckeyes outgained the Wildcats 288 223 on the ground and 258 to 78 through the air.

Fritz Columbus Ohio State Bucks Northwestern Wildcats Ohio Howard George Rossa Dick Thomas John Brewer Joe Collier John Damore Cassady Thomas Bob Jaslin Tad Weed

Gophers Dominant Win Over Pitt 35-14 Behind Giel

Minnesota routed Pittsburgh 35-14 as Paul Giel ran for two first half touchdowns and threw a key passing attack. Giel added a 25 yard third quarter run and left late after a leg scare while Dale Quist added two rushing scores. Pitt answered with a late drive and a Ford to Zombek pass, but Minnesota held the pace.

Minneapolis Minnesota Pittsburgh Paul Giel Gophers All America Gopher Pitt Giel Panthers Panther Bobby Epps Pittsburg Dale Quist Henry Ford En Joe Zombek

Dartmouth Passes Upset Yale 32-0 in Nail-Biter

Sophomore quarterback Bill Bea glé threw four touchdown passes to power Dartmouth Indians over Yale 32-0. Dartmouth capitalized on Yale fumbles, scored all five touchdowns via the air, and stunned 38,000 fans with a quick first quarter lead and continued scoring through the game.

New York Conn Bill Beaglé Dartmouth Indians Yale Soph Leo McKenna

Veteran Baseball Writer Retires After 30 Years

Cincinnati obituary notes Frank Grayson 81 retires after 40 years in journalism. He served at the Cincinnati Times-Star sports desk since 1912 and earned tributes from industry leaders including Warren Giles president of the National Baseball League.

Cincinnati Frank ¥. Grayson Simes- Star Frank Warren C. Giles National Baseball League Stoo

OU Swimmers Matmen Set Winter Schedules

Ohio University announces a nine meet swimming slate led by a Jan. 8 home meet with Fenn College and a Jan. 9 home opener against Earlham College. Wrestling adds eight duals led by midseasonBowling Green and Feb. 27 Kent State, with both squads entering the Mid American Conference tournaments.

Ohio University Oscar U Tommy) Thomas Bobcat Fred Schleicher Ohio Mermen Fenn College Bobcats Bowling Green Fenn Ohio Wesleyan Wil Delaware Pittsburgh Indianapolis A. C. Lere Oberlin Kent State Miami Mid-Am Touome NCCA Baldwin Waire Marshall Case Tech

Longhorns Rally Past SMU in SWC Clash

Texas exploded in the second half to rout Southern Methodist 16 to 7 and stay in the Southwest Conference title hunt. Sophomore Charley Brewer led the Longhorn backfield as they erased a 47-6 halftime deficit and surged to the decisive win. Phil Branch and Carlton Massey sparked defense while Branch added a late field goal to seal SMU’s fate.

Dallas Texas Power Southern Methodist Charley Brewer Longhorn SMU Phil Branch Texas Carlton Massey Dougal Cameron Methodists

Perry Rural School Ready for Cage Play

Perry Rural School coaches distribute equipment to the school’s ten basketball players as the team prepares for cage play. Crafty Admiral wins the Empire City Gold Cup at Jamaica, defeating six rivals by ten lengths with mutuels returning $4.00, $3.20, and $2.50. Common Cause and Alerted follow in the race, while the school quintet awaits their season opener.

Gallipolis David E. Jenkins Perry Rural School New York Charlottermen Iran Warren Sonny) Miller Paul Rees Fannie Fraley Jamaica Billy Shato Dan Morgan David See- Davis Jon Lynch Earl Spencer Alerted Dean Evans John Gilbert Crafty Admiral Common Vinton

Ohio Editor Dies After Long Illness

William G. Vorpe, 82, longtime editor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer and author of the weekly column As the Parade Passes By, died of a heart attack after nearly a year of declining health. He served on the paper’s staff for 52 years.

Cleveland William G. Vorpe The Cleveland Plain Dealer Vorpe

Kenyon Lords Upset Wilmington 12-6 for first win

Kenyon Lords stunned Wilmington 12-6 in a Lowell College game. Freshman quarterback Ron Kendrick of Lancaster connected with Dick Anderson for a 12 yard TD to cap a 90 yard drive. Wilmington tied at 6-6 before Kenyon's 80 yard drive highlighted by Frank Gingerich scoring from the four.

Gambier nPr Kenyon Wilmington Lords Ron Kendrick Lancaster Kendrick Dick Anderson Paul Breuleux Frank Gingerich

Princeton Triumphs Over Brown in Ivy League Battle

Princeton defeated Brown 27 13 as Homer Smiths solid line play stifled Brown’s long passes. Kohut sparked the attack with key completions and a 57 yard touchdown to David Zucconi, while Tommy Thompson added a 11 yard scoring strike in the second quarter.

Princeton N. J Homer Smith Peter Kohut Brown Kohut Kehut David Zucconi Tommy Thompson

Notre Dame Beats Navy 38-7 Behind Second Quarter Onslaught

Notre Dame remain No. 1 with a 38-7 win over Navy in South Bend. Five Irish players scored as reserves powered a 26-point second quarter surge, matching a 27-game Navy drought. Coach Leahy watched from hospital beds as Joe McArdle’s bench exploits sealed the rout before 58,154 fans.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Navy Frank Leahy Satpindow Joe McArdle Joe Heap Ralph Guglielmi

Badgers Rally to Beat Iowa 10-6 on Circus Catch

Wisconsin overcame a 6-3 deficit late to defeat Iowa 10-6 in Camp Randall Stadium. Harland Carl caught a 15 yard touchdown after a deflected pitch from Jim Miller. Hawkeyes drop to 3rd loss in Big Ten play while Wisconsin improves to 2-1 in conference.

Madison Wis Harland Carl Binky Broeder Wisconsin Iowa Broeder Jim Miller Camp Randall Hawkeyes Badgers Carlier

Cincinnati Depth Beats Flyers in Homecoming rout

The University of Cincinnati crushed Dayton University 27 to 0 before about 20 000 spectators. Sid Gulrman’s squad used two platoons to wear down the Flyers with a defensive first half and came alive in the second.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Dayton University Dayton Bearcats Sid Gulrman Flyers Bearseats Jack Hill Mike Murphy Don Fritz Cincinnat Joe Concula Hill John Masden

Duke Roars to 48-6 Oyster Bowl Victory Over Virginia

Norfolk Virginia saw Duke dominate Virginia 48-6 as halfback Lloyd Caudle scored three touchdowns. The Blue Devils used 37 players and reached their sixth win, with Virginia yielding early resistance before fading.

Norfolk Lloyd Caudle Duke Virginia Blue Devils

Rochester Strikes Fast to Beat Oberlin 25 12

The University of Rochester opened strong to defeat Oberlin College 25-12 on Saturday. Halfback Tom Gibbons scored two first period touchdowns and added a conversion. Oberlin rallied to 18 points by halftime but Rochester closed out with Bruce Moses scoring a three yard TD.

Rochester N. Y University of Rochester Oberlin College Tom Gibbons Oberlin Bruce Moses

Georgia Tech Dominates Vanderbilt in 43-0 Clean Win

In Nashville Georgia Tech, ranked eighth, overwhelmed Vanderbilt 43-0. The Engineers built a 2-0 lead in the first quarter and added two more touchdowns in both the third and final periods. Burton Grant added a field goal and Boswell emptied the bench late as reserves played most of the final portions.

Nashville Tenn Georgia Tech Vanderbilt Engineers Burton Grant Boswoold

Tennessee Explodes To Crub N Carolina

In Chapel Hill Tennessee roared past North Carolina 20 6 after a scoreless first half. A 62 yard and a 21 yard touchdown drive by Tom Tracy sparked a decisive third period. A Tar Heel fumble on the NC 25 opened the floodgates as Tennessee pulled away.

Chapel Hill N. C vPi Tennessee North Carolina Tom Tracy Volunteers

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