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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1954

Page

10

Trimble Edges Plains Indians In Muddy SEC Buckeye League Game

In a rain soaked field Trimble and The Plains Indians battled near even after a 25 point first half by Trimble star Wilbur Chesser and Francis Poches. Poches and Exline scored while Stalder and Pickett connected for The Plains in a 25 19 final with late Indian drives narrowing the lead.

Dave Scheen Glouster — Trimble Plains Indians Cardinals Buckeye Piavere Francis Poches Wilbur Chesser Trimble Poches Bill Stalder Dale Goldsberry Dean Pickett Goldsberry Pickett Stalder Exline Cheeser Indiana Pokey Chesser Cardinal Warriors Pe Panning Bob Finnerty Dale Yoldshberry Ernie Lewis Indians Picket Thinbio Pat the Plains Goldsberry Pickett Keirns Baur, Mace and Tribe

Missouri Back Sets TD Mark

Leo Lewis of Lincoln University in Missouri claims the modern football scoring record with 12 points last week, boosting his career total to 36. The NCAA Service Bureau lists Willie Heston as the pre modern leader with 465 points, and Carl Taseff as the top modern scorer with 355. Ralph Capitani leads small college total offense with 1228 yards and 70 completions. Jim Padoley tops rushing with 945 yards and 97 points.

New York Leo Lewis Lincoln Lewis Carl Taseff John Carroll Willie Heston Michigan Bob Middiekauff Michigan Normal Jim Padoley Central Michigan Padoley Hart Wyne Montana State

Talbert predicts U S tennis win in Australia clash

Bill Talbert, Davis Cup captain, says the United States can beat Australia this year if the team hits the right frame of mind. He notes past wins over Italy and aims for top form in the December Interzone finals at Brisbane and the challenge in Sydney, with Seixas delaying departure to Melbourne.

New York Bill Talersee Todaymerica Walbert Los Angeles Tony Jabert Cincinnati U.S Hamilton Richardson Baton Rouge Mike Green Miami Jerry Moss Modesto Calif Vie VU. S

Purdue Iowa Even Illini Invades Michigan

Purdue visits Iowa while Illinois travels to Michigan as Big Ten title race tests loom. Northwestern heads to Wisconsin, with Wisconsin favored. other conference games feature Minnesota vs Oregon State and Ohio State against Pitt.

Chicago Purdue Michigan Iowa Ilinois Wolverines Northwestern Wisconsin Badgers Minnesota Oregon State Ohio State Pitt Columbus Michigan State Washington State East Lansing Mich Indiana Miami Ohio Bloomington Ind

Miami Favored Ohio U To Host Ninth M A Cross Country Run

Ohio University hosts the ninth Mid-American Conference cross country championship on Saturday in a two team duel between Miami and Western Michigan. Miami is unbeaten and has dominated the event since 1949 with Barry Redskin stars Dave Wood and Jerome Stephens leading the charge. Western Michigan counters with Don Richard and Carl Ramsey among top distance runners. Bowling Green and Ohio U fielded exhibition entries. The four mile race starts at 11 am on the Bobcat course.

Ohio University Miami Western Michigan Redskins Wayne University Broncos Notre Dame Marquette Michigan Bowling Green Ohio U Frank Nixon Dick Miller Bobcats Nixon Miller Western Dave Wood Jerome Stephens Don Richard Carl Ramsey Val Eichenlaub Kermit Knowless Dan Springer Dick Prest Tom Hoskinson Wood Cash Powell Powell

Freshman basketball opens with 95 hopefuls at Ohio University

Ohio University starts freshman basketball with 95 applicants, 9 percent turnout, coached by Bob Hamm, Dick Murphy and Joe Benich while Kermit Blosser handles football duties. The group splits into 19 scrimmaging teams, with two weeks of drills before cuts begin. Notable prospects include Jimmy Widdoes Larry Williams Athena Russ Grooms Bob Peters and others across several cities.

Ohio University Kermit Blosser Bob Hamm Dick Murphy Joe Benich Jim Snyder Blosser Jimmy Widdoes Larry Williams Athena Russ Grooms Portsmouth Bob Peters Parkersburg Bob Henderson Hamilton Carl Manley John Tudor Greenfield Dean Doran Fremont Duane Baker Celina George Langley Columbus South Ronny Shoemaker Bournville Jed Taylor Canton Keith Brown Bremen Ed Smith Waverly Jack Cox Cleveland Heights Tim Hall Lancaster John Palette Bellaire Charles Spriggs Elmira N. Y

Barons for Sale Say Cleveland Group May Buy

Cleveland hockey Barons may be sold to a local group per general manager Jim Hendy. He stated owners would consider a reasonable offer and that Cleveland stewardship could boost interest, though current owners might keep Cleveland Arena. Attending fans have dipped despite winning seasons.

Cleveland Cleveland Hockey Barons Barons Jim Hendy Detroit Cleveland Arena Hendy

High School Grid Scores From Columbus Area Varsity Games

Columbus Academy 32 Bremen 6 Columbus Central 33 Columbus North 18 Columbus Aquinas 25 Columbus West 6 Gahanna 19 Hamilton Twp 1 Canal Winchester 13 Reynoldsburg 6 Marion Franklin 41 Dublin 0 Liberty Union 13 Frankfort 7 Upper Arlington 6 Grove City Westerville 18 Ohio Deaf 6 Marysville 13 Bellefontaine 6 Granville 26 Utica 18 Pataskala 24 Kirkersville 20 Alexandria 33 Etna 18 Hartford 47 Hanover-Toboso 37 Dacks ontown 47 Homer 6

Columbus Academy Bremen Columbus Central Columbus North Columbus Aquinas Columbus West Gahanna Hamilton Canal Winchester Reynoldsburg Marion-Franklin Dublin Liberty Union Frankfort Upper Arlington Grove City Westerville Ohio Deaf Marysville Bellefontaine Granville Utica Pataskala Kirkersville Alexandria Etna Hartford Hanover-Toboso Dacks Ontown Homer

Miami Frosh Clashes With Ohio Frosh In Oxford

Miami University freshmen look for a third win in four games as they face Ohio University frosh in Oxford at 3 30 p m. The Bobbittens beat Marshall and Xavier 12 12 but fell 28 19 to Dayton. Lanese and Thelen spark the Miami offense with Lanese totaling 143 yards from scrimmage in each of the last two games.

Miami University Ohio University Frosh Oxford Miami Frosh Dayton Marshall Xavier Bobbittens Ohio Wesleyan West Virginia Papooses Johnny Pont Mike Lanese Dave Thelen Lanese Tony Conkle

Two-Platoon System Tops Benson High Cheer Squad

Omaha Benson High School uses a two platoon cheer system. The squad includes 36 girls with 18 seniors in white leading in the second and fourth quarters while 18 juniors in green and white perform in the first and third quarters.

Omaha Benson High School

Skyline Club Set for Annual Skeet Championship

The Skyline Gun Club hosts its annual championship skeet shoot this Sunday with trophy presentations and a Ladies Night dinner to close the season. Defending champion is Dr. T A Morgan who has won twice in 1952 and 1958, with past champions including D K Zenner 1948 and Charles Woodworth 1949.

Skyline Gun Club Tts T. A. Morgan Skyline Howard Mills Gordon K. Bush D. RK. Zenner Charles Woodworth Frank X. Rauch

Bowling league results and top bowlers listed

The weekly bowling results show teams Gibson's Sinclair Neal Floral Clifford-Baker Insurance Men Harris Furniture and National Guard posting scores. Top bowlers include Herron Hartpense and Bill Wolfe with high totals, and individual game scores listed for players across teams.

Gibson's Sinclair Neal Floral Clifford-Baker Insurance Harris Furniture National Guard Neal Gibson Guard Harris Herron Bill Wolfe Hartpense Wilson

Bowling Congress tournament entries near cap in Fort Wayne

Joe Smolen, manager of reservations, reports 3159 blanks processed at the halfway mark for the American Bowling Congress event to be held in Fort Wayne from March 26 to June 4. Only 6040 teams can be accommodated and the entry deadline is February 1, with the list potentially closing by then.

Milwaukee Fort Wayne Joe Smolen Smolen

Ineligible Teams Could Steal Show In Bowl Rankings

The Associated Press notes bowl teams face a whacky season as ineligible squads like UCLA and Miami loom large in top ten races. Oklahoma, Arkansas, Purdue and Ohio State also shape the bowl picture with key games against Iowa State, Rice, Stanford, Auburn and Pittsburgh affecting berths and standings.

Stockport Game Move to Amesville Friday Night

The Stockport game against Amesville will be played in Amesville on Friday at 7 30 p m instead of Stockport as originally announced.

Stockport Amesville

Schoolboys Host To Foe In New Plan Ex

In Charleston W Va Toledo DeVilbiss led by Hilton Murphy acts as guests of Stonewall Jackson High as both teams swap hospitality before their football game. The visit features home meals and a Charleston industry tour with future rematches planned and coast to coast basketball dates. Murphy renames opponents as guests on scoreboards.

Columbus Charleston W. Va Toledo DeVilbiss Hilton Murphy Stonewell Jackson High School Russ Parsons Stonewalls DeVilbiss Stonewall Jackson High Toledo Murphy Parsons Stonewall Jackson Ernie Curley Toledo Blade West Virginia Canton Lehman

Top Ranked Heavies Meet in TV Fight

In a nationally televised 10 round heavyweight bout tonight in Philadelphia, Bob Baker of Pittsburgh faces New York State champ Jimmy Slade from the Bronx. Baker, 35-5-1, weighs about 212 pounds and is favored over Slade, 33-20-9, at 180 pounds. Slade’s notable win this year was a knockout of Tommy Jackson.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh Bob Baker New York Jimmy Slade Baker Bronx Slade Tommy Hurricane) Jackson

Fights Last Night in Providence and Philadelphia

Report of several boxing matches with details of fighters and outcomes. Charley Slaughter stopped Peter Aguirre in Westfield while Joe Rowan outpointed Val Roberts in Philadelphia.

Providence, RK L Charley Slaughter Westfield Peter Aguirre Los Angeles Philadelphia Joe Rowan Phoenixville Val Roberts

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