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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1957

Page

8

Wellston Dominates 1957 SECAL All Star Football Team

Wellston High School leads the 1957 SECAL All Star selections with five first team picks as Jackson, Logan Gallipolis and Pomeroy place players among the first eleven. Jay Simms of Gallipolis earns MVP honors and Wellston’s Joe Malmisur is Coach of the Year after votes by SECAL writers and coaches.

Wellston Athletic League SPORL SEC Jackson Rockets Logan Gallipolis Pomeroy Jay Simms Gallipolis Joe Malmisur Middleport Dick Potts Potts Frank Hill Lynn Strait Ieee Compston Lavender Evans Cottrill Reed G Wellston Claxon Jackson Simms Gallipolis Potts Wellston Phalin Pomeroy Morgan Logan Lee Gallipolis Smith Athens

Browns Redskins Tie on Groza's Last-Second Field Goal

O'Connell's six completions to Brewster Renfro and Carpenter fuel a 30 all tie with 15 seconds left as Lou Groza boots 24 yards to save the Browns in Washington. Lebaron’s 177 yards pass and Elter's 18 yard TD pace the Redskins.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Washington Redskins Lou Groza Washington Browns Redskins Tommy O’connell Pete Brewster Ray Renfro Preston Carpenter Lebaron Groza Bill Quinlan Sam Baker Johnny Carson Leo Elter Elter Baker Chet Hanulak O’connell-Renfro Norb Hecker O’connell Tom Braatz Don Bosseler Brewster Steve Meilinger Warren Lahr Preston Renfro

Pro Football Nears Showdown Stage in Eastern Division

The Browns and Giants head toward a December 15 showdown for the NFL Eastern Division crown as the season heads into its final stretch. In the West the 5-3 leadersSan Francisco Baltimore Detroit compete for top spot while the Rams surge into contention after a 31-27 win.

Cleveland Browns New York Giants

Ohio State Faces Michigan After Rose Bowl Goal Secured

Ohio State wrapped up its 11th Western Conference title and Rose Bowl berth by beating Iowa 17-13, leaving the Michigan game as a non title contest. Bob White powered the rally with 157 rushing yards and a late TD drive, while Woody Hayes eyes another Big Ten win and revenge against last season's 19-0 defeat.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State Michigan Buckeye Wolverines Bucks Ann Arbor Francis Schmidt Iowa Woody Hayes Woody Pasadena Len Casanova Oregon Don Clark Akron Big Ten Bob White Covington Ohio Stadium

Buckeyes Beat Iowa in Roses Classic Football Thriller

A lively observer recalls Ohio State’s 1960s Roses victory over Iowa with vivid color and humor. Star back Bob White powers the Buckeyes while Dick LeBeau pins a key interception. Postgame chaos, funny campus moments, and a perfect day cap the dramatic finale.

California Ohio State Shelbyville Snake Valley Normal

Ohio Colleges Saturday Results Almanac

Ohio State edged Iowa 17 13 Western Reserve beat Case Tech 19 13 Dayton defeated Miami 0 Kentucky downed Xavier 27 0 Capital routed Otterbein 28 14 Denison won 40 14 Ohio Wesleyan fell to Central State 44 Waynesburg beat Findlay 12 Wooster beat Oberlin 37 6 John Carroll defeated Bethany 13 Grove City won 13 Hiram lost 7 Bowling Green defeated Western Kentucky 28 13 Toledo beat Muskingum 33 7 Akron defeated Heidelberg 25 21.

Associated Press Ohio State Iowa Western Reserve Case Tech Dayton Miami Ohio Kentucky Xavier Ohio Capital Otterbein Denison Ohio Wesleyan Louisville Ohio U Western Michigan Kent State New Haven Conn Teachers Baldwin-Wallace Alma Mich Findlay Central State Waynesburg Wooster Oberlin John Carroll Bethany W. Va Grove City Hiram Bowling Green Marshall Western Kentucky Wittenberg Toledo Muskingum Tulsa Cincinnati Akron Heidelberg

Basketball Standings and Results Summary

The NBA standings show Eastern leaders Boston 11-0 and Philadelphia 5-6 with Syracuse 5-6 and New York 3-6. Western leaders Detroit 5-4 and Minneapolis 28 games are listed with results from Sundays and Saturdays.

Fairfax lineman Stan Wolterman named all league tackle

Stan Wolterman a 200 pound Fairfax High senior legally blind with 20 200 vision was chosen by Tomahawk High School Football League players as their all conference tackle. He does not wear glasses on the field.

Fairfax Minn Tomahawk High Stan Wolterman Fairfax High

Win Streaks Thing of Past

Norman Oklahoma Coach Bud Wilkinson says long winning streaks in football are over. He notes Oklahoma’s 47 game streak ended by Notre Dame 7-0 after a strong Irish line and backfield performance. He recalls 31 game run in 1948-50 ended by Kentucky 13-7 in the Sugar Bowl, New Year 1951.

Norman Okla Oklahoma Bud Wilkinson Notre Dame Sooners Kentucky Wilkinson

Saturday High School Football Scores Across Regions

The Associated Press reports Saturday results include Shelby 27 Norwalk 0. Shadywide 32 Cleveland University School 19. Cranbrook 27 Western Reserve Academy 20. Brush 22 Garfield Heights 7. Middletown Fenwick 38 Cincinnati DePorres 13. Mariemont 34 Milford 0. Cincinnati Central 13 Cincinnati Woodward 6. Salem 19 Brookfield 7. Sunday games feature Cincinnati St Xavier 9 Cincinnati Purcell 7. Cincinnati Elder 6 Cincinnati Roger Bacon 0.

Weekend Fights Highlight Regional Victories

In Hollywood Vince Martinez of Paterson NJ stopped Ramon Tiscareno of Juarez Mexico in six rounds. In Havana Alvaro Gutierrez of Mexico halted Miguel Diaz of Cuba in six. In Buenos Aires Fred Galiana of Spain outpointed Nes tor Savino of Argentina in ten.

Associated Press Hollywood Calif Vince Martinez Paterson N. J Ramon Tiscareno Juarez Mex Havana Alvaro Aztec Gutierrez Mexico Miguel Diaz Cuba Buenos Aires Fred Galiana Spain Nestor Savino Argentina

NHL Scores: New York, Montreal. Toronto, Boston. Chicago, Detroit

National Hockey League results listed include New York 4 Montreal 2, Toronto 2 Boston 2, Chicago 3 Detroit 2, Detroit 1 Chicago 0, and Boston 4 Toronto 2.

National Hockey League The Associated Press New York Montreal Toronto Boston Chicago Detroit

Cousy Lost As Detroit Takes Lead

The Pistons pace the Western race with a 95-91 win over Philadelphia while Boston suffers a setback as star Bob Cousy is sidelined for weeks after an injury from Neil Johnston. St. Louis edge Cincinnati 98-97 on Bob Pettit's late jumper and Syracuse tops Minneapolis 110-98.

Boston Philadelphia Syracuse New York Detroit Lould Cincinnati Minneapolis St. Louis Associated Press Detroit Pistons St. Louis Hawks National Basketball Assn Bob Cousy Celtics Cousy Neil Johnston Pistons Warriors Cincinnati Royals Bob Pettit Syracuse Nationals Minneapolis Lakers

NFL Standings and Week Results Highlight Tight Western Race

NFL standings show Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco in pursuit with several teams at 5 3 0 but tied on wins. Week results include Cleveland 30 Washington 30 tie and Detroit 31 San Francisco 10, with Sunday games featuring Green Bay at Pittsburgh and Los Angeles at Cleveland. Golf: 32nd Los Angeles Open slated January 26 with a $40 000 purse, the largest in event history.

Los Angeles Rams San Francisco Baltimore Detroit Los Angeles Lions Layne 49Ers Colts Chicago Bears Rams Norm van Brocklin Jon Arnett Green Bay Browns Washington New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Chicago Cardinals Cleveland Redskins Eagles Giants Philly WLT Pet Pittsburgh Chicago Bears Los Angelesh

Ohio Colleges Interstate Record Tied at 47 47 5

Ohio colleges finish conference play with an overall 47 wins 47 losses and 5 ties while outscored 1671 to 1666. Three interstate games remain Ohio State Michigan Detroit Dayton and Youngstown Eastern Kentucky with two wins needed to tie 1956 figures. Wittenberg Denison and others crown winners across conferences.

Columbus Ohio Buckeye Boys

Unbeaten college football list trimmed to 18 teams

Five teams dropped from the perfect record class over the weekend, leaving 18 unbeaten programs. Auburn and Arizona State remain at eight victories, with other eight win schools including St Norbert, Lincoln Mo, Hampden Sydney, Ripon, Lock Haven, Westminster Utah and Idaho State among several. Minor entries include Pittsburg Kaw and West Chester Pa among nine and eight win groupings.

Auburn Arizona State of Lock Haven Westminster Utah Idaho State Fairmont W. Va Juaniata Hobart Elon NC Florida A&m

Iowa Notre Dame TV Game of Week Set

The Iowa Notre Dame game Saturday in South Bend Ind will be televised regionally as part of the NCAA series NBC will carry the telecast Western Conference officials announced Notre Dame seeks revenge after last year 48 8 defeat by Iowa The Irish stand 5 2 this year while the Hawkeyes are 6 1 1 in overall play

Chicago South Bend Ind NBC Notre Dame Oklahoma Iowa Irish Hawkeyes

Midwest Basketball Tournament Pairings Announced

TERRE HAUTE Ind Pairings for the Midwest Basketball Tournament at Indiana State December 26 28 were announced. The games start at 6 p.m. CST with Indiana Central facing Capital University Baldwin Wallace meets Bellarmine Indiana State plays North Central of Illinois and Franklin meets Morningside.

Terre Haute Ind Indiana State Indiana Central Capital University Baldwin-Wallace Bellarmine North Central of Illinois Franklin Morningside

Miami Wins State Meet Dominates Ohio Colleges

At Obelin Ohio, John Gutknecht of Ohio Wesleyan won the state cross country meet with a 21 02.2 for the four mile course. Miami claimed the team title with 29 points, followed by Wesleyan 58 and Ohio University 64. Top individuals included Gutknecht Schul Guenther Clevenge r and Lawrence. OU capped the season 5 4 in the regular year and third in the All Ohio meet.

Oberlin Ohio Wesleyan John Gutknecht Obelin Gutknecht Miami Wesleyan Ohio University Cincinnati Kent State Case Tech Bob Schul Wally Guenther Dick Clevenger Bill Lawrence OU Bobcats

Athens Favored To Win 1957 58 SECAL Basketball Title

SEC Sportswriters and Sportscasters in Jackson predict Athens will top the SECAL standings for 1957 58 with 15 points. Wellston 73 percent Gallipolis 67 Logan 52 Nelsonville 44 Jackson 32 Pomeroy Middleport 22. Authors offer little reasoning, noting Athens and Coach Charles McAfee consistently field strong teams.

SEC Athens Jackson Wellston Gallipolis Logan Nelsonville Pomeroy Middleport Mike Men Charles McAfee

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