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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1952

Page

8

Bobcats Face High-Scoring Bowling Green In Final MAC Test

Ohio University travels to Bowling Green as the Falcons boast a 7-1 mark led by Durig Lyons and Ladd. Pagna tops the MAC rushing with 826 yards while Rossi leads in passing with 1341 air yards. Ohio counters with Sawchik and Frederick as the league battle tightens.

Ohio University Bowling Green Bobcats Bob Whittaker Falcons Fred Durig Bill Lyons Jim Ladd Durig Lyons Tom Pagna Miami Lou Sawchik Falcon Sawchik Ohio Bill Frederick Cincinnati Carroll Widdoes Gene Rossi Redskins

Massillon extend stranglehold atop Ohio AP poll

Massillon remains No. 1 in the Ohio AP top 10 as Springfield holds second with both teams set to face rivals. Carl Smith of Washington Court House sets a state scoring record with 294 points last week while Bobo of Chauncey Dover trails at 288 after a 36 point game.

Fritz Howell Columbus Ohio Associated Press Massillon Springfield Wildcats Zanesville Marietta Alliance Steubenville Central Dayton Chaminade Gem City Chicago Mt. Carmel Washington Court House Youngstown Ursuline Canton McKinley Mansfield East Liverpool Wellsville Cincinnati Purcell Cleveland Benedictine Cleveland St Ignatius Middletown Hamilton Carl Smith Circleville Smith Hubert Bobo Chauncey- Dover Glouster Bobo McArthur Chauncey Dover Chuck Thackara Big Blue Merriwell Pomeroy Cincinnati Purcell Columbus East West Jim McDonald John Karason Lorain Elyria Lenny Dawson Sam Scarecchia Niles Canton South Wintersville Smithfield

Murray City Cage Quintet Returns Veterans for Rebuild

Murray City High School basketball head coach Harry Westfall faces a total rebuild as every varsity letter-winner graduated. Returning seniors Rich Spencer Ronnie Six and Addie Person join juniors John Antle Roger Barber Rolyn Campbell and Gene Lanning with a large Reserve squad. The schedule runs from November through February with games at Carbon Hill Shawnee Union Furnace Laurelville and others.

Murray City Harry Westfall Rich Spencer Ronnie Six Addie Person John Antle Roger Barber Rolyn Campbell Gene Lanning Bill Spencer Charles Sorrell Jack Wooten Kenny Mitchell Gary Barnes Wendell Mitchell Vid Orndorf Gene Wolfe Bob Spencer Kenny Martin Larry Smith Charles Rutter Bill Dane Carbon Hill Shawnee Union Furnace Laurelville Rockbridge B.L Bloomingville Trimble Gibisonville B.L. Dan

Panthers Favored by Sugar Bowl Scribes

New Orleans sports editors speculate Pittsburgh Panthers may face undefeated Georgia Tech in the New Year classic. Oklahoma Villanova and Penn State are upset victims as Sugar Bowl invites loom. Coach Red Dawson once starred Tulane and later guided his team to the 1940 Sugar Bowl.

New Orleans Pitt Panther Red Dawson Pittsburgh Panthers Georgia Tech Harry Martinez Oklahoma Villanova Penn State Dawson Tulane Southern California Texas A&m

Cleveland Pitcher Dick Weik Plans return After Army Service

Cleveland Indians right hander Dick Weik is set to return next year after two years in the Army. He was discharged Saturday and will rejoin the club.

Chuck Toledo Scott Fremont Ross Pomeroy Jack Raub Cleveland Dick Weik Cleveland Indians Tribe

Missouri Uses Running Pitch-Out in Split-T Play

In Columbia Missouri a NEA report describes Missouri’s split-T setup with a running pitch-out aimed at tight ends. The quarterback may keep or pitch if the defensive end crashes across deep, with the left halfback moving to receive the pitch and the fullback blocking the end.

Columbia NEA Missouri

Big 3 in Tight National Grid Race

Michigan State Georgia Tech and Maryland push toward top spot in AP football poll. Oklahoma drops after loss to Notre Dame, as Tech defeats Army and Maryland gains firsts while UCLA and USC hold bystanders.

Georgia Tech Notre Dame NEW York Michigan State Maryland Oklahoma Associated Press Spartans Army Engineers Tech Dame Indiana UCLA Southern California Tennessee Texas Purdue el Mississippi Alabama Syracuse Sean Pittsburgh Wisconsin Princeton Washington Florida Kansas Michigan

Quarterbacks Meet Tonight at Bobcat Club

After a week off the Bobcat Quarterback Club resumes this evening at 7 30 in Ewing Auditorium. Movie footage of the OU Cincinnati game will be shown. Coaching staff will present a scouting report on the Bowling Green Falcons. Session open to the public.

Bobcat Ewing

Meeting Holds Dallas Fate

Dallas professional football club faces a pivotal meeting with directors and stockholders to secure a new infusion of money. Optimism returns as officials expect a potential five year plan and enough funds to finish the season in Dallas.

Dallas

Ohio Stadium to eject drinkers at Michigan game

Ohio State Athletic Director Dick Larkins vowed strict enforcement of drinking rules for the November 22 homecoming game against Michigan. He cited concerns after the Pittsburgh game and said a closer watch will be kept. Panthers supporters fought guards and ROTC officers as goal posts were torn down. The Detroit Lions and 49ers drew 56,822 for a 1952 game in Detroit.

Columbus Ohio Michigan Dick Larkins Larkins Pittsburgh Panther ROTC

Boxing results from last night in Chicago and Brooklyn

The Associated Press report lists Jimmy Martinez outpointing Allie Gronik in Chicago and Walter Cartier stopping Otis Graham in Brooklyn. Martinez is 152 pounds from Phoenix and Gronik 146 from Detroit, with Cartier 162 pounds from New York stopping Graham 157 pounds from Philadelphia.

Associated Press Chicago Jimmy Martinez Phoenix Ariz Allie Gronik Detroit Brooklyn Walter Cartier New York Otis Graham Philadelphia

Cage Card Tonight Includes Perry, McLaney, Denvertown

The Perry County League features Thornville at Junction City and McLaney at Moxahala tonight. In the Independent, Denvertown visits Somerset while Chesterhill plays Marietta St Marys.

Perry County League Thornville Junction City McLaney Moxahala Denvertown Somerset Chesterhill Marietta St Marys

No Admission Allowed on Coast's Boxing TV Bout

On Armistice Day in Los Angeles the featherweight bout between Bob by Why and Reuben Smith cannot charge admission due to state law. The local TV station and sponsor will cover the costs for the regular weekly telecast.

Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium Bobby Why Reuben Smith

Braves Announce Florida Exhibition Schedule With Dodgers Series

The Braves unveil a 24 game Florida exhibition slate and their annual series with the National League champion Brooklyn Dodgers as the teams head northward.

Braves Boston Boston Braves Florida Brooklyn Dodgers

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