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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1957

Page

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Western Michigan Faces Ohio U in Flu Hit, Sophomore Team

Western Michigan's 1957 football squad, led by sophomores, faces Ohio University amid flu and injuries. Key players include Bob Geiger, Dick Jerive, Clarence Cheatham, Ted Biaskowski, James Eger, and captain Bob Mason. Western's backfield depth is thin as it battles Bowling Green, Miami, Marshall, and Toledo, while Carroll Widdoes's Ohio unit relies on resilience and new faces.

Western Michigan Ohio University Broncos Bob Geiger Dick Jerive Clarence Cheatham Ted Biaskowski James Eger Bob Mason James Kolk Bronco Western Bowling Green Miami Marshall Toledo Bobcats Carroll Widdoes Kalamazoo Merle Schlosser Dick Raklovits Bill Rowekamp Roger Chigverini Gnimocemoh Eibeeh-Seibeej Cats Kent State Cincinnati Ohio U Bill Garrison John Yates Bill Watkinson John McCormick Dick Jeric Myron Lepore James Eiger Dave Stricklin Ron Fenik Ted Binkowski Paul Gallagher Joe Grigg Gabe DeSantis Jim Hilles Lovell Coleman Tom Redman Fred Courville Larry Buckles Fletcher Lewis

Homecoming clash set with Western Michigan in Ohio Stadium

Ohio University plans a 2 p.m. Homecoming clash against Western Michigan for its 35th Homecoming Day in the OSU era. The Bobcats, 1 5 of six and winless in the MAC, meet a 2-3-1 Broncos with 0-3-1 MAC record.

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What Makes Joe College Happy OU Band Homecoming Show

The 1957 Homecoming halftime show by the OU Marching Band features seven formations themed around student life. It includes fraternity, diamond ring, and heart symbols with songs like I Want A Girl and Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend. Classic film and dance segments follow with That's All Folks and TGIF beer sequence, ending with Pomp and Circumstance and a graduation motif at Cutler Hall.

Joe College Charles Minelli Cutler Hall

Coeds Compete For 1957 Ohio University Homecoming Queen

Twenty candidates from OU campuses vie for homecoming queen at Ohio University with Friday pep rally reveal and Saturday crown during the Western Michigan game weekend. Names include Nancy Siford Lois Yeager Dixie McNeill Beth Fruhan Myrna Weatherbee Ardis McCrum Lois Nagelbush Leeta Contino Judith Mudge Gerrie Pittard Pat Irelan Ag erene Zgodzinski Peg Pancost Debbie Black Judy Tallman Susan Ormond Barbara Brashares Gini Johnstone Mary Hadrian Polly Fundak.

Ohio University Western Michigan University Linda Nichols William Hoyt Hathaway Nancy Siford Alpha Delta Pi Lima Delphin Club Pi Beta Phi Lois Yeager Cincinnati Laurie Ardis McCrum Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Livingston N. J Alpha Epsilon Phi Lois Nagelbush Lakewood Leeta Contino Boyd Hall Conneaut Contino Judith Ann Mudge Kappa Delta Lansdowne Bryan Hall Gerrie Pittard Gahanna Waynesville Erene Zgodzinski Zeta Tau Alpha Cleveland Athens Chamber Music Lindley Hall Peg Pancoast Mingo Junction Center Debbie Black Northfield Chi Omega Sorority West Mansfield Judy Tallman Alpha Gamma Delta Susan Ormond Miss Ormond Hudson Logan Phi Mu Barbara Brashares Fremont Gini Johnstone Voigt Hall Toledo Oklahoma Sigma Kappa Sorority Mary Hadrian Canton Polly Fundak Theta Phi Alpha Lorain Beth Fruhan Howard Hall Myrna Weatherbee Welch Cottage Archie MecCrum Alpha Xi Delta Dixie McNeil Scott Pat Irelan Jefferson

Probable Lineups Reveal Team Depth for Upcoming Game

The roster lists widths for the 88 Jack Vair at left end and 82 Jim Smith at right end. Also starting from 84 Bob Wisniewski at right end and 75 Jim Woods at left tackle, with 78 Jon Peters at right tackle and 60 Ken Fisher at right guard. 65 Doug Strang at left guard, 34 Terry Mallet at center, 46 Les Carney at left halfback, 42 Tim Behrendt at left halfback, 43 Frank Dunigan at right halfback, and 33 Ed Ciesinski at fullback.

Frank Doll Dave Kuenzli Frank Dunigan Bob Wisniewski Joe Trevis George Johnston Dick Greens Ron St. Pierre Tom Graf Bill Gilbert Tim Behrendt Gabriel Desantis Gary Vore Bob Wren Stan Huntsman Larry Buckles Jim Hilles Paul Gallagher Ron Fenik Ken Fisher Myron Lepore Doug Strang Jim Woods Jack Vair Les Carney Charles Stobart Carroll Widdoes Jim Snyder Fred Schleicher Charles Jiiden Frank Richey Myron Davis Vern Smith Tom Redman Jim Smith Jerry Kreiger Dave Stricklin Terry Mallett John McCormick John Yates Bill Garrison Randy Bailey Ron Macuga Cliff Heffelfinger Kermit Blosser Joe Ruhkamp Henry Scott Ed Ciesinski John Rood Ben Ross Marty Lenhard Dean Jennings Ralph Leard John Bladowski Dave Eberly Jon Peters Paul Thompson Paul Erdy Larry Pratt Gary Sargent Ron Hannan al Hart Terry Mallet

Ohio University Homecoming Traditions Through The Years

A historical recount of Ohio University's homecoming from 1921 to 1946. It covers shifts from wartime cancellations to the modern all campus dance, notable events, key figures, and the evolving celebration including parades, dances, Dad's Day ties, and the first Queen and King.

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OU Thinelads Meet Miami On Saturday

Miami University's Redskins head to the OU campus to face one of Ohio’s top cross country teams. The meet features two leading runners Clevenger of Miami and Wally Guenther of OU with the course favoring Guenther. Coach Frank Nixon expects Miami to place high with a strong sophomore contingent. Earlier season results include a decisive Miami win over Ohio Wesleyan. the freshman race was cancelled due to flu.

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Ohio University Homecoming Events Planned At Campus

Students stage Pep rally at Ohio Stadium Friday 7 PM honoring Bobcats with bonfire and skits. Saturday 2 PM features football against Western Michigan with half time band show. Saturday 9 PM home coming dances in Shively Hall and the Center themed With Ohio In Our Hearts. Tickets available at Logan's and College Book Store.

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