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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1950

Page

10

Officials Clinic on Basketball Rules Held in Chillicothe

The Southeastern Ohio Officials Association hosted a 500 strong turnout for a basketball clinic in Chillicothe led by Jim Strawsbaugh. Athens delegates, including Jack Rhoads and Harold Rolph, shared mechanics and rule changes as the event marked the first clinic outside Athens.

Southeastern Ohio Officials Association Chillicothe Jim Strawsbaugh Athens Jack Rhoads Columbus Harold Rolph Ironton Ralph Tim Ironton St. Joe McArthur Generals Young Rolph St. Joe Ohio U

Notre Dame To Beat Pitt 26 14 Upset Prediction

Hoople predicts Notre Dame will defeat Pittsburgh 26 to 14 signaling a major upset. The gambit also foresees Virginia Military over Georgia Tech and Colgate over Cornell with other game picks across major programs.

Hoople Notre Dame Pitt Amos B. Hoople Willie Heston Pittsburgh Panther South Bend Trish Jock Sutherland Leahy Virginia Military Georgia Tech Colgate Cornell East Pennsylvania Brown Columbia Dartmouth Clemson Boston College Princeton Harvard Marquette Holy Cross Tulane Navy Penn State W. Va No. Carolina Maryland Mlllnois Iowa Indiana Michigan Purdue Northwestern Ohio State Wisconsin Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Kansas State Mich Minnesota Rice Arkansas Texas Baylor Duke Wake Forest Florida George VMI Kentucky Miss State Vanderbilt LSU SMU Texas A&m UCLA California Washington Oregon

Bright 17 Yards From Record Set By Drake Star

New York Johnny Bright, Drake’s 200 pound halfback, needs 17 more rushing yards to break the single season college football ground gain record. He is favored to reach the mark against Iowa State after a 436 yard, six touchdown performance versus Bradley, which lifted his season total to 2171 yards. Frankie Sinn wkich of Georgia holds the 2187 yard record.

New York Johnny Bright Drake Iowa State Bright Bradley Frankie Sin Wkich Georgia

Ohio Wesleyan Star Leads Conference Scoring

Bob Gardner of Ohio Wesleyan leads the Ohio Conference in scoring with 72 points as announced by the conference statistics bureau. Maryland becomes the sole newcomer on the 1950 North Carolina football schedule.

Columbus Ohio Wesleyan Bob Gardner Maryland North Carolina

Parkis Regains SEC Scoring Lead With Two Touchdowns

Nick Parkis, Athens fullback, scored twice last week to reclaim the SEC scoring lead from Bill Hogan of Gallipolis by four points. Parkis has 12 TDs and 72 points, four TDs behind Don Payne’s 79 in 1949, as both prepare for final games Friday.

Toby Frecka Sporting Goods Ironton City West Virginia Frecka Tom Vernin Chillicothe Navy Vernia Korea Nick Parkis SEC Athens Bill Hogan Gallipolis Parkis Don Payne Hogan Wellston Jackson Bill Johnson Clarence Jackson Johnny Smith Dave Neutzling Larry Walburn Nelsonville Don Hannell Pomeroy Lehman Stiles Jon Blair Middleport Bill Voris Logan Jim Widdoes Bobby Miller AHL Eatanerecesaponnee Athens Ee Ee Logan Ve Ea Ors Pomeroy Ee Ee Middleport A Wellston Tete Nelsonville Eeaeenee Eee Henner Ieeaiinieaa TD XP Total Parkis Athens Patton Nelsonville Thomas Gallipolis Young Pomeroy Whitmore Poetker Barker Hooper McKean Morgan Gooch Burdette Buckley Metzger Still Emerson Bail Swisher Carter Hartley Hunley Powell Dailey Quisenberry Compton

Eddie Sawyer Named Manager of Year

Eddie Sawyer, former college professor who never played in the majors, was voted baseball manager of the year by the Associated Press. He led the Philadelphia Phillies to their first pennant in 35 years, edging Casey Stengel of the New York Yankees. Sawyer won 164 of 381 votes. Stengel had 134. Red Rolfe, Leo Durocher, Steve ONeill, and Bucky Harris also received votes.

New York Fridie Sawyer Associated Press Sawyer Philadelphia Phillies Casey Stengel New York Yankees Stengel Red Rolfe Detroit Tigers Yankees Leo Durocher New York Giants Steve O'Neill Joe McCarthy Tiune Boston Red Sox Bucky Harris Washington Senators

Miami and Missouri To Meet In 1950 Football clash

The 1950 football game between Miami and Missouri will be the first meeting between the two schools. The contest marks a historic match up as both programs prepare for the season opener.

Athens Miami Missouri Minnesota Michigan State

Windsor Indians Open Cage Season With Win Over Vincent

Windsor Highs Indians beat Vincent 40 to 36 in Morgan County League action to start the 1950-51 basketball season. Dick Wallace scored 15 for Windsor while Barnett added 12 for Vincent as Windsor relied on 20 successful free throws to seal the victory.

Ree Windsor Stockport Windsor High Vincent Here Indians Heck Harkins Crew Vincent Dick Wallace Webb Cweenceese Parsons C.j Wallace Muse Martin R. Wallace Oliver Barnett Barrett F Eget Metheny C . Ewe Roberts Hill G Knost Scott Clemens Richard

Sisler to Follow Rickey to Pittsburgh

George Sisler, longtime associate of Branch Rickey, will join the Pittsburgh Baseball Club likely as a scout. Walter O Malley, new Dodgers president, said Sisler could have stayed with Brooklyn but chose to follow Rickey. Sisler is a Hall of Fame batter and first baseman.

Brooklyn George Sisler Branch Rickey Pittsburgh Baseball Club Walter O'Malley Brooklyn Dodgers Sisler Dodgers Rickey Baseball Hall of Fame

OU Faces Buffato Eleven Saturday That Beat Them Last Year

Ohio University players prepare to meet Buffalo next Saturday, the Bulls who defeated OU 20 to 7 last year. Coach Blosser warned the team about Buffalo s power and noted their strong ends and two quarterbacks. Buffalo ranks 4-2 with a high scoring offense, while OU focuses on improving its ground game after Cincinnati struggles and a defensive line key. Chief signals Dick Banks announced OU banquet tickets go on sale next week.

Ohio University University of Buffalo Kermit Blosser Athens Buffalo Blosser Bulls Brooklyn College Rhode Island State Ed Giecewicz Tracy LaTona Don Holland Cincinnati Carroll Widdoes Bobcats Widdoes Bill Ellis Dick Banks

Butler Seen Facing Washington U in Homecoming Clash

Butler Bulldogs host Washington of St. Louis in a pivotal 500 season crossroads game at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Homecoming and Dad’s Day mark the final home appearances for 11 seniors as Butler aims to rebound after a loss to Western Michigan.

Indianapolis Ind Butler University Bulldogs Washington St. Louis Bears Butler Bulldog Western Michigan Bears Indiana State

Fights in Los Angeles and White Plains Boxing Cards

In Los Angeles Chu Jimenez outpointed Alfredo Escobar at 132 1 2 pounds while Valles outpointed Pat Marcune at 124 4 pounds in New York. Pro basketball scores show Indianapolis at New York 86 73 and Boston 83 Baltimore 64.

Los Angeles Chu Chu Jiminez Mexico City Alfredo Escobar White Plains N. Y Thte Valles New York Pat Marcune Indianapolis Boston Baltimore

Mid-American Harriers To Compete Here Saturday

Ohio University hosts the Mid-American Conference cross country meet Saturday at 2 p.m. on the new four mile course. Five teams compete Miami Western Michigan Western Reserve Cincinnati and Ohio U Toledo is ineligible until spring. Miami seeks repeat as defending champs with Cash Powell and Russ Gabier contending for top honors.

Ohio University Ohio U Miami Western Michigan Western Reserve Cincinnati Toledo Redskins Russ Gabier Cash Powell Powell Ball State Michigan Normal Butler Indiana Gabier Broncos Central Michigan Wayne Bobcats Kent State John Hesketh Ohio Wesleyan Berea Marshall Red Cats

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