Bobcats Rally Falls Short as Marchi Breaks Free
Ohio University eked ahead briefly after Bob Marchi broke a 76-yard run to give OU a late lead against Buffalo in Civic Stadium. Buffalo countered with tough defense and miscues by OU, but Marchi’s sprint and strong defense kept the Bulls within reach in a cold, sparse crowd.
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Grid Games This Week High School Essentials
Friday night matchups feature New Lexington at Logan Chauncey at Glouster Wahama at Rutland. High school and college schedules include Ohio U freshmen at Marshall freshmen in Huntington and a full slate of Friday Saturday and Sunday games across conferences. Denotes night games.
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250 000 To Play Shuffleboard This Winter
Union City New Jersey reports a shuffleboard boom with over 250000 players expected and leagues in 25 states led by American Shuffleboard Leagues. Michigan Wisconsin Illinois form the Big Three as prizes totaling 36700 dollars were awarded last season. The sport expands from local play to state and national tournaments with two divisions longboard and cushion.
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Jacksonville Trimble High Eyes Fresh Start In Basketball
Coach Joe LaMonica opens his first season at Jacksonville Trimble High with one letterman Larry Morrison returning for a 20 game schedule. The team begins Friday at The Plains in a two league contest and schools that include Athens County and SEC Buckeye.
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Basketball season opens in Athens County League with six Friday games
Basketball takes precedence as Class B high schools start the season with eight games Friday night and a slate of Athens County League matches. Notable openers include Carbon Hill at Buchtel, Amesville vs Waterloo, and Vinton Rural hosting Hamden as schools adapt with new coaches and returning stars.
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Massillon Eyes Buckeye Title Clash With McKinley
Massillon, the defending state champions, head to a key downtown showdown with Canton McKinley for the Buckeye title, as Hamilton’s Big Blue face Middletown in a regional clash. The Massillon attack features reliable kicks from Jerry Krisher and strong ground work from Donny Nuxhall and Eddie Merchant, while Middletown counters with Harkrader and Merchant.
Marshall Freshman Basketball Team Debuts This Season
Marshall College will field a freshman basketball team the first since World War II ended the old rule. Bill Toothman leads the frosh as coach with Cam Henderson’s assistance. Home games set at Memorial Field house with a 14 game schedule including eight at home and six away.
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Buchtel Hosts Carbon Hill In 1950 51 Basketball Opener
Buchtel High prepares for a 19 game season opening Tuesday hosting Carbon Hill of Hocking County. Coach Bert Barnes relies on seniors Jack Wagner and Danny Merz with Jim McCombs and Roy Wright as key veterans. The Bruins finished 7-9 last year and play Shade in the Athens County League opener.
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Four Bouts Slated For Wrestling Show
Logan reports three matches and a tag team bout on the Eagles wrestling show at 8 30 p m Wednesday in Eagles Hall. Dave Williams Mansfield meets Harold Spang Logan in 150 pound prelim with 30 minute limit. Jack Smithers Columbus faces Earl Dodds Detroit in semi final with 30 minute limit. Tiger Bud Mitchell Akron wrestles Steve Morgan Greensboro N C in main event with 45 minute limit. Tag match to conclude.
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New Sports Editor Named for Ohio State Journal
Columbus report says Earl Flora will assume sports editor duties of the Ohio State Journal starting December 1. Flora, 1 year with the Chicago White Sox as publicity and promotion director, succeeds Rodger Nelson who resigned to join Zollner Pistons Co. as assistant athletic director in Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Ohio University gridmen prep for Western Michigan visit
Coach Widdoes resumed drills with 10 players on the hospital list including Fabis Anderson Kennedy Fogoros Stumpf Ellis Dunn Roberts and Duemer. Several injuries linger as Buffalo game recap noted. Widdoes praised Carpen ter Turk and reserves while criticizing tackling. A light scrimmage plan accompanies a final prep for Marshall Friday.
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Plains High basketball opens under Coach Wood in mixed-league schedule
The Plains High Bears start with four lettermen and a transfer as Coach Elza Wood builds the lineup for Friday’s season opener against Jacksonville Trimble. Key veterans Carl West Joe Charney Vern Stage and Jim Radcliffe return, with transfers Charles Beard and Gene Sharpe.
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Kent State Unveils Winter Sports Schedules
Kent State University approves winter schedules for basketball wrestling and swimming. The 49 contests span dual and triangular meets with notable opponents such as Pitt Arkansas State Marquette Baldwin Wallace and Navy. Basketball opens Dec 2 vs Pitt in the new gym with 12 home games.
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Four Lettermen Returning To Bronco Floor Squad
Four lettermen and several reserves join Western Michigan College basketball for the season. Returning players include Bob Adams Joe Shaw and Jack Subad with Pat Crysdale joining later. Newcomers feature 6 foot 5 center Jim Wenke and a large group of forwards guards and centers as the team adjusts to more speed but less height. The Broncos tied for second in the MAC last season with a 12–10 record and face a stepped up schedule including away games with Iowa and Northwestern and home games against Toledo Central Michigan and Loyola among others.
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Indians drop bid to reassign Lou Boudreau
Lou Boudreau said he would be happy to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates but no offer has been made. The Indians released him as manager and will seek waivers making him a free agent, with a week to decide. Other players released include Joe Gordon Ken Keltner and Satchel Paige.
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Providence fighter dominates in tight points decision
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Coach Resigns After Seven Years at East Palestine High
Howard Parker, head football coach for seven years at East Palestine High, resigns. He will remain as junior high physical education instructor.
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Point Pleasant Travelers Sweep Huntington Women In Bowling
Point Pleasant Travelers defeated Huntington women with scores of 800 802 803 to 615 618 703 at 22nd Street Bowling Alleys. Helen Oseland led with 173 188 166 for 527, supported by Lou Waugh 501 and Erma Wright 470.
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Widdoes to Step In as OSU Quarterback Change
Ohio State's coaching staff began grooming Dick Widdoes a defensive right halfback to replace the injured Tony Curcillo at quarterback Curcillo sprained ankle and trainer reports slight improvement but no clear treatment plan by Thursday.
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