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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1957

Page

9

Big Boys Battle in Louisville as OU Bobcats Travel

Ohio University Bobcats head to Louisville for Homecoming against the Cardinals on Saturday. Louisville stars Leonard Lyles, Ken Porco, and George Cain pace a 6-1 squad, while OU counters with Buckles and Carney leading a steady ground game. Wind and cold loom as the clash nears at the Kentucky venue.

Kent State Louisville University of Louisville Cardinals Ohio University Bobcats Louisville State Fairgrounds Kentucky Toledo Dayton Leonard Lyles Lyles Ken Porco George Cain Cards Lyles & Co Carroll Widdoes Kent Wid Charles Stobart Larry Buckles Jim Hilles Frank Dunigan Gabe Desantis Dave Kuenzli Les Carney Tim Behrendt Bill Garrison Paul Gallagher Ron Fenik John Yates John McCormick Dave Stricklin Myron Lepore Buckles Cats Carney Dunigan University of Louisville Cardinals Norm Leggett Ron Macuga Doug Strang Dave Desantis Norm

Hank Aaron Named Most Valuable Player

Hank Aaron won the 1957 National League Most Valuable Player award by a close margin over Stan Musial. Aaron led the league with 132 RBIs and 44 home runs, finishing with a .322 average while the Milwaukee Braves claimed the pennant and World Series title. Musial topped batting with a .351 average. Red Schoendienst and Warren Spahn also ranked highly among the top vote getters.

Chicago Hank Aaron Stan Musial Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinal Baseball Writers Assn Stan Aaron Cardinals Red Schoendienst Warrent Spahn Braves

Ticket Sale Opens for Ohio University Bobcats Basketball

Ohio University's season ticket sale begins at the Athletic Office in the Men's Gym on Monday November 18. A reserved ticket for 11 home games costs $10. Due to limited seating, fans are urged to buy before the sale closes November 30. Office hours: 8:30 to 12 and 1 to 4:30 weekdays and 8:30 to 12 Saturdays.

Ohio University Dutch Trautwein Bobcats

Area Quintets Prep For Non Loop Showdowns

Area high school basketball teams prepare for the 1957-58 season with non league tuneups. Games unfold Friday and Saturday night and some teams play again Tuesday. Albany faces Allensville while Coal ton travels to Hamden and Harrisonville visits Zaleski as Pleasantville meets Buchtel in Athens County League action.

Albany Allensville Coalton Hamden Harrisonville Zaleski Vinton Loop Pleasantville Buchtel

Weekend Cage Schedule and NBA Scores

Friday games include Waterloo at Shade Pleasantville at Buchtel Albany at Allensville Harrisonville at Zaleski Coalton at Hamden Saturday Shade at Zaleski Carthage Troy versus Pennsville at Stockport NBA scores headline Syracuse 97 Philadelphia 94 Friday list St Louis at Syracuse New York at Cincinnati Minneapolis at Detroit

Waterloo Shade Pleasantville Buchtel Albany Allensville Harrisonville Zaleski Coalton Hamden Carthage Troy Pennsville Stockport NBA Syracuse Philadelphia St. Louis New York Cincinnati Minneapolis Detroit

Angles By Andy Two To Tango And To Hunt

A November hunting vignette celebrates companionship in the field. Henry P. Davis cites the value of a congenial partner, while the author recalls shared hunting pleasures beyond the chase. Davis advises gun safety, courtesy, and avoiding showy gear to keep the day enjoyable for all.

Davis

Nelsonville honors football squad at Greyhound banquet

Curly Morrison spoke on differences among high school college and pro football as Nelsonville High School celebrated at the Greyhound banquet held at the Nelsonville Christian Church. Coach Bob Penrod presented varsity and reserve letters and awards to players coaches and managers along with cheerleaders and the Sportsmanship Trophy to Bob Riley.

Nelsonville Curly Morrison Ohio State Cleveland Browns Greyhound Nelsonville Christian Church Morrison Bob Penrod Bill Hollenbaugh Gary Tomson Harry Mellenger Sue Powell Gail Maiden Jo Ellen Bon Nelsonville Tribune Bob Riley Jerry Patton Nelsonville Athletic Association Dick Hubbard J. A. Long The Christian Church Joe Galvin

Toledo Macomber Ace Bank Adams Heads List of OU Fresh Cagers

Ohio freshman coach Kermit Blosser began workouts for about 70 hopefuls on November 14 with John O Neal directing drills. The squad was cut to 36. 12 to 15 more would be dropped and 12 to 15 kept for the season after Christmas.

Toledo Macomber Ace Bank Adams Ohio Kermit Blosser Blosser John O'Neal

Freshmen on Bobcats Build for 16-Game Schedule

Coach Blosser and O Neal scout a new Bobcats roster featuring Bunk Adams from Toledo MaCom ber and promising freshmen Dave Hartley Bob Mattschek and others. The group shows varied high school records and positions with early progress noted. A tentative 16 game slate includes West Virginia Bliss Lockbourne Miami Columbus Naval Air Station and Marshall with dates set around Thanksgiving.

Ing Blosser Bunk Adams Toledo Macomber Adams O'Neal Dave Hartley Corning Bob Mattscheck Cincinnati Deer Park Hartley Perry County Mattscheck Bob Pratt Jerry Mix Jim Scurry Mix Scurry O’neal Ron Ferlic Clarence Readout Arthur Simpson West Virginia Bliss Lockbourne Air Force ‘Base Miami Columbus ‘Naval Air Station Marshall

November 1957 hunting seasons announced for rabbits and pheasants

The notice sets daily hunting hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rabbit season runs Nov 15 1957 to Jan 1 1958 with a daily limit of four and an eight per possession limit after day one. Pheasant season runs Nov 15 to Dec 7 1957 with two cock pheasants daily and a four bird possession limit after day one.

Partridge and trapping seasons announced with limits

The Hungarian partridge season runs Nov 15 through Dec 7 with a two per day limit and four per season. The fur bearing animals trapping season opens at 12:01 am Friday Nov 15 and runs to March 15 1958 with no daily bag or possession limits. A 1957 hunting license is required and hunters must obtain permission to hunt private land. always identify targets before shooting.

McArthur Junior High Gridders Go 3-2 in Season

McArthur junior high football team finishes 3-2 with 80 points for and 34 against. They beat Rutland 14-2 J-T 14-7 and Logan 45-0, and lost twice to Frankfort 12-0 and 13-7. Gene Barnes led with seven touchdowns, while Chatfield Cas tor and McKee each had one.

McArthur Rutland J-T Logan Frankfort Gene Barnes Chatfield Castor McKee

Oklahoma Notre Dame clash headlines nationwide TV slate

Oklahoma and Notre Dame square off in Norman as part of a big weekend of games. Other key matchups include Texas A M versus Rice, Auburn against Georgia, and Ohio State versus Iowa in pivotal conference battles.

ED Wilks Norman Okla Oklahoma Notre Dame Sooners Houston Texas A&m Rice Columbus Auburn Georgia Ohio Ohio State Hawkeyes Iowa Michigan Michigan State Spartans Minnesota Oregon Washington Southern Cal Duke Miami Clemson Vanderbilt Florida Navy George Washington Army Tulane West Point VMI Citadel Princeton Yale Arizona State Tempe Montana State Utah Skyline Air Force

Browns rely on OConnell Brown backfield for passing lead

Tommy OConnell of the Cleveland Browns tops the NFL passing charts after completing 7 of 11 for 703 yards and 5 touchdowns this season. Marion Motley’s replacement Jimmy Brown closes in on the league’s leading ground gainers with 464 yards on 115 carries as Tommy Wilson holds 501. Eddie LeBaron slips to second in passing while Johnny Unitas sits third with 1,285 yards and 17 TDs.

Philadelphia Cleveland Browns Paul Brown Otto Graham Marion Motley Browns Tommy O'Connell Jimmy Brown NFL O'Connell Brown Illinois Eddie LeBaron Washington O’connell LeBaron Johnny Unitas Baltimore Tommy Wilson Los Angeles Star Wilson Hugh McElhenny

Citizens Rally to Block Dodgers Chavez Ravine Sale

A group of Los Angeles residents arrived at City Hall in an armored vehicle with armed guards carrying petitions aimed at forcing a city wide vote. If enough signatures are valid the transfer of 300 acres in Chavez Ravine to the Dodgers will be suspended pending an election.

Los Angeles Walter O'Malley Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Braves City Hall Dodgers Chavez Ravine

Boston beats Chicago 5 to 2 in NHL showdown

Boston wins 5 to 2 against Chicago in an NHL contest. The game featured strong offense from the Bruins and solid defense to secure the victory.

Boston Chicago

Fairfield Gun Club Hosts Ham Turkey and Trophy Shoot

The Fairfield Gun Club sponsors a Ham Turkey and Trophy Shoot on Sunday, November 17, with traps opening at 10 a.m. at State Route 37 and 256, one mile east of Baltimore Ohio. One hundred handicap targets will be shot at one yard under ATA yardage. The Dr. C C Lyon Trophy currently held by Fred Shaffer of Amanda will go to the high gun.

Fairfield Gun Club Baltimore Ohio Dr. C.C Lyon Fred Shaffer Amanda

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