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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1955

Page

11

Massillon Tigers Close on McKinley in Ohio Rankings

Ohio AP football poll shows McKinley atop with 30-6 win over Alliance and Massillon at No. 2 after a 34-7 victory over Warren. Fremont Ross climbs to 10th with a 28-0 shutout of Lorain, while East Liverpool moves to third with a 40-0 win over Martins Ferry. Columbus East rises to fifth after beating Columbus Archbold, as Massillon eyes a Nov. 19 clash with McKinley.

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Belpre’s Snyder Leads Area Scorers In District Race

Belpre senior Bill Snyder paces the area scoring with 121 points in seven games, 37 ahead of Rutland’s Jim Cremeans. Jackson and Belpre remain unbeaten as Rutland falls 42 20 to Belpre in the Southeast Ohio Buckeye League title contest.

Fred Yoder Belpre Bill Snyder Rutland Snyder Val Jim Cremeans Pleaaant Dick Herrig Harold Carson Cremeans Lchool Jackson The Eagle Point Pleasant Marold Carson Jack Armstrong McArthur Roger Eppel Eastern Tom McQuaid Nelsonville Cleve Tucker Jary Bohyer Larry Dugan Rutland Kermit Evans Weilston Cain Ron Myers Ed Wilcoxen Jim Whitlatch Jack Paugh Wahama Maryland Larry Hughes Athens Maryland State Vernon McClain Florida A&m Florida

Top Bowlers and Team Scores From McBee League Night

McBee League bowler Wolfe rolled a 182 194 225 in a strong showing for Wolfe Hardware. Chapmans Jewelry led team points with a 4 0 victory, while Harris Furniture saw wins by 3 1 and Neal Guard notes a postponed result. Snider posted 144 191 196 531, Wickham 183 180 131 494, Wood 129 127 177 433, and Merrick 187 147 153 487.

McBee Wolfe Tig L.chapman Wolfe Hardware Gilson Sinclair Harris Furniture Floral National Guard Chapman Harris Gibson Neal Snider Wickham Wood K Merrick

Maryland State Team Tops Record In Football Season

Anne Md reports Maryland state team achieves a record season milestone as football progress extends into a strong schedule. The coverage notes the team’s continued success and potential implications for standings amid a competitive regional scene.

Maryland

Ohio U. Faces Indiana Setback Highlights Bowl Plans

Carroll Widdoes spoke to the quarterback club about Ohio University football after a 21 14 loss to Indiana last Saturday. Don McBride and Macuga were involved in a controversial late play and Western Michigan looms as the next foe. Vern Smith leads OU rushing while 160 pound senior Finn stars in the 1954 MAC. Movies of the OU Indiana game show tomorrow at 7 45 PM in the Men’s building.

Carroll Widdoes Pla Widdoes Bobcats Indiana Don McBride Ron "Macuca eBride Ohio Jom Hack Taiann thcBride Erland Ahlberg Nto Als Ohio Ohio Hoosiers Macuga Bbe McBride Broncos Western Michigan Ohio Stadium Jack Petopsky Western Finn Jn Rush Inge Vern Smith Ahlberg

Notre Dame relies on power and ball control to win

Notre Dame shuns razzle dazzle football and leans on power as it pursues another strong season. After a 21-7 loss to Michigan State, the Irish seek to repeat last year’s 9-1 mark, with Navy posing a major hurdle before lighter tests. Coach Brennant notes the line opened holes and controlled the ball, ND holding 79 plays to Navy’s 32 rushing attempts and 26 passes, while compiling 626 ground yards over six games.

Bend Notre Dame Michigan State Navy Penn North Carolina Townland Cal Terry Brennant Ruys Notre

Yankees blank Dragons 7-0 in Japan tour game

New York Yankees defeated the Chunieht Dragons 7-0 in Nagoya behind a three hit pitching effort from Johnny Bucks and Tom Sturdivant. It was the Yanks seventh win without a defeat on their tour of Japan.

Yanks Nagoya Japan New York Yankees Chunieht Dragons Johnny Bucks Tom Sturdivant

Segura Joins Kramer Los Angeles Tennis Tour

Pancho Segura will join Jack Kramer’s professional tennis tour and play alongside Tony Trabert and a yet unnamed amateur. Kramer announced the addition on Monday with one more competitor to be selected.

Maryland Still Leads AP Top Ten in Poll as Oklahoma and Michigan Close

Maryland remains No.1 atop the Associated Press college football rankings with 74 first place votes and 1884 points, followed by Oklahoma with 54 firsts and 1852 points and Michigan with 63 firsts and 1774 points. Navy falls to ninth after a loss to Notre Dame, while Notre Dame rises to sixth and UCLA nears. West Virginia holds seventh after a 39-0 win over Marquette. Georgia Tech and Texas Christian move into the top ten as Auburn and Southern California drop out.

Tne Associated Pres Maryland Oklahoma Michigan Associated Press Navy Notre Dame Michigan State UCLA West Virginia Marquette Georgia Tech Texas Christian Auburn Southern California O'Maryland Ohio State Texas A&m Miami Ohio Mississippi Kentucky Syracuse i Army

Pleasantville Cagers Open Season With Friday Game

Buchtel coach Bert Barnes warns a rebuilding year as Buchtel York High battles Pleasantville Friday. Pleasantville visits Buchtel Nov 4 to begin a three game home stand and 15 game schedule. Athens County League play starts for Buchtel on Dec 2 against Ames Bern. Only two lettermen return. key players include Joe Grinstead and Bob Day with a long list of squad members and two freshmen P lagers for 1955 56 are Dave McCombs and Dave Wagner.

Lantville Buchtel Athens County League Ames-Bern Barnes Joe Grinstead Bob Day Tom Leake Tom Odenthal Charles Thompson Jack Thompson Dan Wright Bill Wright Leroy’ Jackson Zaleski Ames Herne Watertoo

Much Ado Says Larkins On Hayes Inquiry

Columbus Ohio State athletic director Dick Larkins quoted Shakespeare to frame reports of a faculty committee inquiry into alleged gifts or loans by Woody Hayes. He said the panel will study rather than investigate and noted NCAA and Western Conference rules require proper channels for athlete aid.

Columbus Dick Larxing Ohio State University Woody Hayes Larkins Chicago American Chicago Cleveland Hayes

Coach George Blackburn to Speak at Gallipolis Banquet

Gallipolis Downtown Coaches Club confirmed Monday night that George Blackburn of the University of Cincinnati will be the speaker at the Gallipolis Blue Devils football banquet. Clarence Thompson will issue the invitation today to Blackburn, a former Gallipolis and Pomeroy coach.

Oal Eneedhe George Blackburn University of Cincinnati Gallipolis Blue Devils Gallipolis GAHS Clarence Thompson Blackburn Pomerov

Local High School Gridiron Scores From The Midwest

Cleveland Cathedral Latin 34 over Holy Name Mary 41. Hamilton Fostoria St Springfield Catholic 46. Dayton Shawen Acres 12. Cincinnati Purcell 32 over Cincinnati Elder 6. Cincinnati Roger Bacon 27 over Cincinnati St Xavier 21.

Cleveland

Podres Ordered to Report for Physical Examination

WITHEASER New York Brooklyn Dodger pitcher Johnny Podres was ordered by his draft board to undergo a physical examination in Albany. His sister Miss Mary Podres said he had already been notified, noting he was previously rejected by the local board when first called up in 1327.

Michigan State players star as team captains picks

The article notes Michigan State football standouts shaping captain selections as key leaders. It highlights Eddie Arcaro riding in Florida and California events, with travel by air between Hialeah and Santa Anita. Royelo brothers gain recognition in UNC football, Charles and Bill on varsity, Bob on freshman squad. It cites a 13-0 victory over Vanderbilt as Mississippi’s first shutout in 33 games since 1894. Jel Soong, San Jose State halfback, was Kamehameha High School class president in Honolulu.

Michigan State Eddie Arcaro Florida California Hialeah Santa Anita Royelto University of North Carolina Charles Bill Bob Vanderbilt Mississippi Sommandies Jel Soong San Jose State Kamehameha High School Honolulu

Bevo Scores 30 as Bevo and Boston Triumph 109 55

Bevo tallies 30 points leading the Blue Devils to a 109 to 55 win over Boston Whirlwinds at Gallia in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League game. Oliver scores six for Boston while ex Rio Grande standout led by Bevo’s jump shot and hook shot. The lineup features Wayne Wenton and others as guests watch from Ironton.

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Pro Football Fastern Conference Update and Injury News

Coach Woody Hayes said Detroit back Don Viele has recovered from injuries and will play Indiana Saturday. Sunday results include Chicago Bears 31, New York 0 and Philadelphia 93, St. Louis 91. Regular berth was claimed by Galen New York 35, Washington 26.

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Prieful Athletics figure MacFarland dies at 55

Priapnirnt A-P- Prank lin Shibe MacFarland Sr. 55 former assistant treasurer of the Philadelphia Athletics and grandson of Benjamin Shibe first owner of the baseball team died Monday. MacFarland who had suffered from a heart ailment became the National treasurer and a member of the Athletics board in 1909 and held those posts until 1950.

Priapnirnt A—P— Pranklin Shibe MacFarland, Sr Philadelphia Athletics Benjamin Shibe Mon‘MacFarland Athletics

Ohio Cagers Open Drills and Opening Season Notes

Ohio University Bobcats basketball coach Jim Snyder began base drills for the team with three Southeast Ohio players listed among the squad. The season opens against Indiana at Bloomington. the roster includes Dick Garrison Corning Larry Morrison and Larry Williams among others. The Rams may miss Bob Boyd and Norman Van Brocklin for a Sunday clash with the 49ers due to injuries.

Jim Snyder Ohio University Bobcats Ohio Dick Garrison Corning Larry Morrison Trimble Larry Williams Athens Williams Indiana Bloomington Job Strawser Duane Baker Roger Carter Bob Evans Garrison Scotty Griesheimer Russ Grooms Fred Lowe Fred Moore Morrison Bill Oppenheimer John Paulette Henry Pell Bob Peters Don Sifft John Tudor Harry Weinbrecht

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