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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1954

Page

11

Bobcats Face Marshall With Injury Woes and Fresh Line

Ohio University roster gaps loom as coach Carroll Widdoes plans a reshaped starting unit for the Dad's Day clash with Marshall College at Ohio Stadium. Key injured players include Capt. John Schwab and Stan Maschino, with others nursing knocks as sophomores and seniors step in to front a revamped line.

Ohio University Carroll Widdoes Bobcats Widdoes University Marshall College Ohio Stadium John Schwab Stan Maschino Tedackson Ron Weaver

Chiefs Open Cage Drills

Logan High School prepares for basketball season under Coach Lee O'Brien. Five lettermen at 6-2 or taller report, led by Jim Bowers Roger Kuhn Willis Dicken, with seniors Shaw Harden and McLaughlin among the veterans and several juniors and sophomores also vying for spots. Scrivner works with reserves.

Logan Chiefs Lee O’brien Letterman Jim Bowers Roger Kuhn Willis Dicken Sonny Ellis Letterman Dan Lappen John Shaw Dick Harden Frankie McLaughlin Shaw Don Thomas Dicken Jim St. Clair Jim Hartman Ben Buckles Ted Byrd O’brien Frank Hartsell Big Jim Monk Alson Scrivner

Service Team Organized At Wright Patterson Base

An all service basketball squad will quarter at Wright Patterson AFB this winter. Players from the Army Navy Air Force and Marine Corps will compete against top college and AAU teams to prep for the Pan American and Olympic games. All earnings go to the Olympic fund. Norm Pilgrim coaches the team. Debut planned around December 15 with Dayton University field house as a potential home.

Dayton Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps Don O'Brien O'Brien America Oklahoma A.&m Norm Pilgrim Olympic Fund Wright-Patterson Dayton University

Turley Honored by Orioles Fans Amid Rivalry

Baltimore pitcher Rob Turley, last season's strikeout king, won 14 games for the Orioles and received a new car and $1000 in fan contests. A local fan, now cheering for the opposition, found his car trunk dusted with the words Damn Yankee.

Baltimore Rob Turley Orioles Turley

Eagles at Browns hinges on Bassett and Graham clash

Philadelphia aims to blunt Browns pass rush led by Otto Graham as rookie fullback Maurice Bassett strengthens the line. Cleveland seeks improvement after a 28 10 loss, facing a pivotal eight day stretch ending with a date against the league leading Giants in New York.

Browns Graham Cleveland Paul Brown Eagle

McArthur Plans Fast Transition to Basketball Title

McArthur High School shifts from football to basketball after Friday night’s 22- game schedule set by Coach Bruce McLin. Eleven lettermen return as the Generals prepare for SEOB rivals Belpre and a slate including Athens and Ironton, with all sessions closed to the public.

Mcarthur McArthur High School Chauncey Field Southeastern Ohio Buckeye Bruce McLin Tommy Gill Dick Armstrong Jack Quick Carl McKinniss John Cline Dick Graves Merle Conley David Arnett Tim Taylor Junior Hopkins Jack Armstrong Gary Coffman Max Taylor David Oiler Ray Trainer David Gill Harold Nichols Gary Cooper Gilliland Donnie Durbin Joe Collins Gaylord Gary Oiler Douglas Wrightsel Marvin McClain Jackie Allman Tom Ballard McLin Vinton County Athens Ironton

Ex-Challenger Quits Ring

Seattle report states Harry Matthews, with a 109 win 6 loss record and two earlier losses to Don Cockell, retires from boxing to focus on his fuel company and a marine supply firm saying he is quitting without a physical injury.

Seattle Harry Matthews Matthews Don Cockell

Patterson Favored 7-5 In Madison Square Garden Bout

Floyd Patterson a 7-5 favorite to defeat Jimmy Slade in an eight round New York match at Madison Square Garden broadcast by NBC at 10 p.m. EST. Patterson, 19, has 17 wins in 18 pro fights since the Olympic middleweight crown, faces a crafty opponent in Slade who relies on speed and defense. Patterson’s manager Cas D Amato says the challenger will be too fast, while Slade vows to move in and out. Patterson has stopped 10 opponents. Slade is 20-10-4 with five KOs.

Widdoes Bob Ripple Ripple Bowling Green Dick Fry Bill Pennington Dick Perkins Doug Fairbanks Bill Hathaway Charles Karikas Don Anderson Karikas Anderson Vern Smith Jackson Bill Frederick Erland Ahlberg Roger Thomas Schwab Maschino Weaver Dick Spellmeyer Marshall Thundering Herd Ohio Bobcats Big Green Herd Fred Freeman Bill Zhan Don Adkins Ahlberg New York Floyd Patterson Jimmy Slade Madison Square Garden Archie Moore NBC Patterson Joey Maxim Maxim Slade Floyd Cas D'Amato

Dempsey Began Ring Career Under Alias Kid Blackie

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey began his boxing career in 1914 using the ring name Kid Blackie. The move marked the early stage of a future world title champion’s storied path in the sport.

Jack Dempsey Kid Blackie

Buckeyes Versus Wolverines Loom as Big Big Ten Clash

In Columbus a football mania builds ahead of Ohio State hosting Michigan with the Buckeyes aiming to extend their eight game win streak and claim the Big Ten title while Michigan seeks to derail Ohio State and keep alive hopes for the Rose Bowl. Ohio State leads series historically but Michigan’s 5-1 conference record adds high drama and a possible Western Conference throne bid.

Columbus Ohio State The Bucks Ohio Michigan ABC Buckeyes Pasadena

Massillon and McKinley set for pivotal Ohio grid clash

Massillon and Canton McKinley meet for first in AP state poll with 21 3445 seats sold and expect a sellout near 23 000. McKinley seeks first win over Massillon since 1947, led by tailback Johnny Goodrich. Massillon relies on Homer Floyd as Tom Harp’s Tigers defend six year reign while both teams carry one loss.

Massillon Canton McKinley Associated Press McKinley Tigers Massilion Alliance Aviators Warren Harding Tom Harp Homer Floyd Wade Watts Johnny Goodrich Goodrich

Ohio College Football War Nears Finish

After a seven game weekend most Ohio college teams rest for Thanksgiving as Ohio State seeks a Rose Bowl bid with a win over Michigan. Remaining matchups include Dayton vs Chattanooga and Miami vs Cincinnati with several intercity clashes and finals shaping conference crowns in the rugged Mid American.

Ohio Columbus Ohio State Michigan Dayton Chattanooga Miami Cincinnati Xavier Wichita Kent State Ohio U Kent Michia Marshall

Youngstown College defeated Mount Union 44 to 7 in football

Youngstown College rolled past Mount Union with a 44 to 7 victory in a college football game. The win showcased dominant offense and solid defense from the Youngstown squad.

Youngstown College Mount Tnion

Saturday Football Schedule Highlights Bowls and Key Showdowns

Ohio State and Michigan clash for the Big Ten title and Rose Bowl bid in Columbus as UCLA faces USC in the Pac-8. Baylor meets SMU while Nebraska plays Oklahoma and Kansas State hosts Colorado with Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl implications shaping the day. Notre Dame visits Iowa. Maryland and Duke also figure in conference races. Alabama hosts Miami in the night cap.

Far West UCLA Southern California USC Pacific Coast Baylor Southern Methodist Dallas Nebraska Oklahoma Norman Okla Kansas State Colorado Boulder, Colo South Carolina Duke Durham N. C George Washington Maryland College Met Mustangs Arkansas Texas Christian Wilidcats Cornhuskie Aryland Terrapins ACC Miami Missouri North Carolina Notre Dame Iowa Harvard Yale Alabama

Kent State To Meet Delaware In Refrigerator Bowl

Evansville Indiana reports Kent State University will face the University of Delaware in the Refrigerator Bowl on December 5. Kent State has seven wins and one loss this season, with a remaining game against Western Michigan. Delaware holds a 6 win record.

Evansville Ind Kent State University University of Delaware Delaware Kent Western Michigan Ohio University Ite Waynesburg Western Reserve Baldwin Wallace Marshall Bowling Green Akron University John Carroll

Small College Offense Titles Headline Contested

Bill Engelhardt of Omaha University leads the small college total offense with 1645 yards after a final game against Doance. College of Emporia holds firm in rushing and total offense, while Ralph Capitani and Billy Pappas contest pass and completion records. Tennessee State defense tops with 154 yards allowed per game.

New York Bill Engelhardt Omaha University College of Emporia Ncaa Service Bureau Today Eigelhardt Doance Ralph Capitani Iowa Teachers Billy Pappas New Hampshire Capitani Pappas Springfield Lem Harkey Jim Podoley Central Michigan Harkey Harvey Wylie Montana State R. C. Owens College of Idaho Raceaurels Beetach Ced Scott Pomona Claremont Bill Bradshaw Bowling Green Son Bradshaw Scott Tennessee State

Bribe Offer Reported In Vince Martinez Fight

Vince Martinez reported a $20,000 bribe offer to throw an Oct 29 bout. The mother said he told the New York state athletic commission and district attorney's office. Martinez won the fight with a seventh round stoppage of Carmine Fiore in Brooklyn.

New York Vince Martinez Paterson N. J State Athletic Commission Anthony Martinez Vince Manhattan Frank Hogan Martinez Carmine Fiore Brooklyn

Michigan State Assistant Coach Yeornman’s Dual Wins At Texas A&M And West Point

Michigan State assistant football coach Bill Yeornman earned foot ball and basketball jetters at Texas A&M and West Point. The brief item notes his dual athletic honors spanning two institutions.

Michigan State Bill Yeornman Texas A. & M West Point

Nine Day Pan American Auto Race Opens From Mexico Border

The Pan American auto road race begins in a tropical border town with 10 nations represented. The six mile leg to Oaxaca covers dangerous roads as the event offers 117 200 dollars in prizes across five car classifications.

United States Spain Italy Argentina England Dominican Republic Germany Guatemala Colombia Cuba Chile Canada Mexico

Bight Last Night In Boxing

Philadelphia bout featured Gi Turner at 154 pounds stopping Charley Scott at 165. In the Omaha match Doe Miceli fought New York and Bob Stecher of Pittsburgh to an 18 draw.

Philadelphia Gi Turner Charley Scott Omaha Doe Miceli New York Bob Stecher Pittsburgh Drew

Richards Confident After Deal Boosts Orioles Prospects

Baltimore manager Paul Richards calls the Yankees trade a potential two year leap for the Orioles. He notes the deal brings Gene Woodling Wille Miranda and Jake Smith to Baltimore and ships Don Larsen Billy Hunter and others to New York while expressing belief the team can contend beyond last season's seventh place finish.

Paul Richards New York Yankees Oriole Chicago Gene Woedling Wille Miranda Jia! Smith Baltimore Harry Byrd Jim McDonald Ae Furey New York Don Larsen Billy Hunter Turley Yankee Alrey Fords

Minor League Chief Resigns to Join Cubs

Los Angeles reports the Pacific Coast League must appoint a new president to succeed L. Pante Rowland. The 75 year old official resigned Thursday to become executive vice president of the Chicago Cubs. Rowland will serve as president until after the minor league meeting in Houston on November 28.

Los Angeles Pacific Coast League Pante) Rowland Chicago Rowland Houston

Grand Rapids 3 Beats Reele Lts Thursday Function

The readable fragments indicate Grand Rapids defeated Reele Lts with a 3 score on Thursday. Details are scarce in the OCR fragment, but the names suggest a local basketball or community event outcome.

Hi. Reele Fincionati Grand Rapids

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