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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1956

Page

10

Ohio U to End Season With Home Game Versus Marshall

Ohio University closes its season at home against Marshall College in a MAC battle. The Bobcats, led by quarterback Charles Stobart and backs Jim Hilles Myron Stallsmith and Don Wirtz ern, seek a final win to avert a winless league record, while Marshall aims to disrupt Ohio’s late-season push in a rugged schedule.

Aesons Ohio U Marshall College Chales Stobart Jim Hilles Myron Stallsmith Don Wirtz Bobcats Larry Bue Broncos Convent Green Ohio Falcons Stobart BeeGee Jort Dick Perkins Unio Mockets Morris Har Western Michigan Green Miami

Tennessee Vols Face Jinx Test in No 1 Ranking Clash

The unbeaten Tennessee Volunteers, led by All America Johnny Majors, chase a Sugar or Cotton Bowl bid as they face a high stakes weekend. A string of top teams flirt with the jinx after recent losses while Oklahoma and Ohio State loom as key obstacles in a volatile top 10 race.

Tennessee Michigan State UCLA Michigan Notre Dame Vols Johnny Majors Oklahoma Maryland Ohio State Associated Press Georgia Tech Spartans Illinois Missouri Tigers Sooners Norman Okla Colorado Utah Clemson Miami Andy Fustafson NCAA Ohio Iowa City Iowa Hawkeyes Irip Minnesota Alabama A&m Rice Texas Southern Methodist Texas Christian

Patterson Seeks Youngest Heavyweight Title Chance in Chicago

Floyd Patterson, 21, aims to become the youngest world heavyweight champion. He trains in Chicago for a November 30 bout with Archie Moore despite mud at Sportsman Park. Patterson runs 2 1/2 miles as road work. NBA scores report Minneapolis 10, Syracuse 9. Fort Wayne 98, Boston 95. Philadelphia 82, Rochester 83.

Chicago Floyd Patterson Sportsman's Park Oval Patterson Archie Moore Moore Minneapols Syracuse Fort Wayne Boston Philadelphia Rochester

Iowa Poised To Challenge Ohio State For Big Ten Title

Iowa coach Forest Evashevski eyes a share or outright Big Ten crown as Iowa meets undefeated Ohio State at home. The 1956 Hawkeyes, built on defense and grit, face a Buckeye offense led by Don Clark and Galen Cisco while Chicago guard Alex Karras and Dick Klein anchor a strong line in a game that could decide the conference race.

Iowa City Iowa Forest Evashevski Hawkeye Evy Hawkeyes Michigan Ohio State Buckeyes Streal Buckeye Don Clark Jim Rosetoro Galen Cisco Jim Parker Alex Karras Dick Klein

OU Cross Country Ends 1956 Season at Miami

Ohio University wraps up its football and cross country season with a trip to Oxford to face Miami. Coach Jim Rolfes leans on senior Frank Nixon and juniors Wally Guenther and Rich Dickey to challenge Miami’s three top runners Clevenger Burson and Damko.

Ohio University Oxford Miami Jim Rolfes Enior Frank Nixon Wally Guenther Fred Dickey Bobcats Steek Nixon Guenther Dickey Rolfes Bob Sawyers Ol’ Emerick Rich Stenson Tohn Lent Dick Clevenger Neil Burson Dick Damko Clevenger Burson Damko Bobcat East Lansing Michigan Tenhbowes Onal Lge Mian Wil Hodkitten Fila Ohio New York Dick Jainon Bradley Hu Tshingt Joe Soean Marsh Ken Overbey Gary Stewart Don Redman Bob Zola

Owens K To Be Broke At 196 Olympics

Jesse Owens predicts records will fall at the 196 Olympics saying a broken record means progress in athletics. Owens, a personal representative of President Eisenhower, receives a warm reception at the daily press conference and holds the world broad jump record along with a share of the 100 meter dash mark.

Melbourne Jesse Owens America Owens Eisenhower

Los Angeles Mayor OKs Park Plan to Attract Teague Team

Mayor Poulson approves a baseball park project to lure Teague to Los Angeles. A blue ribbon citizens' committee will study long range park and recreation needs with a possible bond issue if feasible. Voter action planned for next April election. Also: PRIDAY Shade at Waterloo Allensville at Albany SATURDAY Waterloo at Buchtel.

Los Angeles Poulson

Baker's Sub Is Underdog At Madison Square Garden

New York heavyweights Jack Johnson takes a substitute role against Harold Carter in Madison Square Garden. Johnson, filling in for Bob Baker who is ill, faces a rising contender Carter, rated No. 7 by the National Boxing Association and No. 6 by Ring magazine, after 24 bouts and a 20 22 record.

New York J Jack Johnson Los Angeles Bob Baker Madison Square Garden Harold Carter Carter National Boxing Asso Ring Magazine

Chicagoall Star Bowling Tourney fields 224 entrants

The 16th annual All Star Bowling Tournament set for Chicago Coliseum from November 3 to December 9 features 224 men and women. Anita Cantaline of Detroit, 1935 division champion, heads the women's field as survivors from an initial 5000 entrants.

Chicago Chicago Coliseum Anita Cantaline Detroit

Sunday Radio and TV Schedule Highlights Football and Football

ABC radio at 1 20 p m Pittsburg es Arm CBS TV 2 p m college football roundup Mutual 1 45 p m Notre Dame versus North Carolina NBC TV Michigan State versus Minnesota Sunday CBS TV 2 p m Rams versus Bears Mutual 2 p m Colts versus Lions Detroit Lions

ABC Pittsburg Cbs-Tv Mutual Notre Dame North Carolina Nbc-Tv Michigan State Minnesota CBS Los Angeles Rams Chicago Bears Baltimore Colts Detroit Lions

Two Veterans Lead Racine Five In 1956 57 Season Opener

Racine Sign School opens its 1956 57 basketball schedule Friday November 30 at home against Harrisonville with two veterans Bob Birch and Douglas Ieaham anchoring a 20 game slate. Coach Larry Morrison relies on seniors and lettermen including Larry Taylor Chad Young Ivan Powell Carl Wolfe and Timmy Adams. junior Brian? and sophomores join the roster as 10 home games are planned.

Racine Harrisonville Larry Morrison Bob Birch Douglas Ieaham Larry Taylor Tchad Young Ivan Powell Carl Wolfe Jnniors Timmy Adams Arthur Beedle Donald McDade Ronnie Salse Ydie

Bobcat Soccer Opens Ohio State Clash Amid Injuries

Ohio University faces Ohio State at Columbus in a season opener marked by injury doubts as two regulars Emily Baker and Don Jacobs are listed with knee and heel issues. Ohio State recently beat Oberlin 1 0 to boost its 6 3 record while OU stands at 4 2 3.

Ohio University Columbus Ohio State Bobcat Ema Baker Don Jacobs Buckeyes Oberlin

Alumni Game Cancelled Across The Plains And Glouster

The renecated alumni game involving The Plains Glouster and Chauncey teams is cancelled. Plains players must return uniforms Sunday at 11 a.m. NHL score: Detroit 4 Toronto 2. Boston Chicago 3.

the Plains Glouster Chauncey Plains NHL SCORF Detroit Toronto Boston Chicago

Vodka Fuels U S Soviet Olympic Good Will Plan

Russian athletic chiefs announced tentative home and away dual meets with the United States starting next August in Moscow. The first U S Soviet clash could occur in July 1958 likely in Los Angeles or New York. The plan, introduced by the Russians, was viewed as unprecedented in track history.

Melbourne Moscow United St Los Angeles New York

Ohio University Rifle Team Heads to Two Weekend Events

Ohio University rifle team resumes competition after a short layoff with two weekend matches. On Saturday the Bobcats travel to Lexington Kentucky for the inaugural Southern Ohio Intercollegiate match and then compete at a second location the following day.

Ohio U. Rifle Erman Vance Ohio University Bobcat Lexington

Central Ohio Rifle League meet hosts at Ohio University

The Ohio University rifle squad hosts a seven team Central Ohio Rifle League event Sunday at the Rifle Range in the OU Stadium from 10 am to 3 pm after a trip to Athens. Bill Hill and Ted Hill lead Class B with top finishes while Lynn Fuller and Joanne Stonerock win Class C, Stonerock taking ProNETRON Light honors. The CO.R.L. includes teams from Ohio U Zanesville Columbus Granville and North American Aviation Columbus.

University of Kentucky Cats Athens O. U Ohio Columbus Zanesville Bill Hill Ted Hill Lynn Fuller Joanne Stonerock Stonerock Hill Bobcats Co.r.l Ohio U Granville North American Aviation S.o.lrl State Miami Xavier Cincinnati Dayton University of Kenteke Robinson Bros Ohio U. Rifle Club Dent MT Bartlett U. of Kentucky Alaw Mmt U. Keller Pierce U. of Dayton Blackford Ohio Universisity Roseville National Rifle Association Ohio University Xavier U

Fight Results Milwaukee and Los Angeles card summaries

Joey Guardello from Philadelphia defeated Karl ey Cotton of Toledo by decision in Milwaukee. Nick Turner from Columbus outpointed Allen Hernandez of San Francisco in Los Angeles.

Milwauke Joey Guardello Philadelphia Karley Cotton Toledo Los Angeles Nick Turner Columbus Ailen Hernandez San Fracisco

Glouster Tomcats Host Chauncey Blue Devils For Rivalry Clash

Glouster Tomcats aim for an eighth win as they host Chauncey Blue Devils in a key Muskingum Valley League clash. Tomcats feature Jim Gyure with nine touchdowns while Chauncey relies on Owen Stotts six TDs. Both teams beat Trimble and tied New Lexington previously in a rugged regional showdown.

Bob Brennan Glouster Tomcats Chauncey Blue Devils Bill Smith McArthur Jim Gyure Owen Stotts Gerald Hook Trimble New Lexington

Cards Not Many Trades Lane Says Cardinals Stand Pat

Frank Lane, general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, says the club isn’t good enough to stand pat for next season but he won’t make many deals. He notes the present list has more permanency, though only 12 of 41 1957 roster players started and finished 1956 with the club. The Cards finished fourth.

ST. Louis Frank Lane St. Louis Cardinals Lane

Dodgers Explore Japanese Players for Spring Training

Brooklyn Dodgers officials Al Campanis and Fresco Thompson said about a dozen outstanding Japanese players are under consideration for inclusion in the club's master file of potential Dodger material. The plan to invite some Japanese to spring training is being reviewed, with a final decision to be announced later by New York.

Brooklyn Dodger al Campanis Dodger Campanis Fresco Thompson United States Wnl New York

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