Athens Coach George Riser Named SECAL Coach of the Year
George Riser of Athens is chosen as SECAL Coach of the Year by the SEC Sportswriters Association after guiding the Bulldogs to a 12 season, rebounding from early losses to dominate most opponents. Riser credits his players and staff for the turnaround, with strong offensive balance and disciplined line play contributing to the award. He will receive the trophy at the all star banquet on December 6 in Pomeroy.
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Nelsonville
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Greyhounds
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Jackson and Nelsonville Dominate SEOL All Stars
Jackson and Nelsonville led SEOLA all star selections as champions. Jackson earned first team berths with Elvin Johnson at quarterback and Carl Coyan at end among others while Nelsonville placed multiple first team picks including Logan and Wellston, Gallipolis, and Middleport also contributing. Athens and Pomeroy had no first team honorees.
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Logan
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Ironmen
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Carl Coyan
Paul Lavender
Oogie Price
Paul Collier
Nelsonville
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Wellston
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Dave Roberts
Lexan
Gary Flowers
Nelsony
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Hert Smith
Gallipolis
Paw Collier
Jim St. Clair
Loganting
Nebonville
Paul Laven
Paul Compston
Johnson
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Football picks and all star selections from Ohio football league
Writer surveys college football picks including Ohio State Oklahoma Colgate with many regional matchups and honors. Notable selections include Keating Hitchings Flowers and Diron Young on the first team with Hawk and McQuaid earning honorable mention. lanes of players from Athens Wellston Logan Middleport and Pomeroy named in various positions.
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Ed Keating
Dan Hitchings
Gary Flowers
Wayne Diron
Bob Young
Bert Smith
Gipolis
Keating
Charles Beachout
Lipolis
Ted Beegle
Pomeroy
Dan Jones
Gallipolis
Graham Swain
Logan
Larry Bentley
Nelsday
Ron Gallipolis
Sweeney
the Gun
Baird Poe Wilson Snyder
Athens
Jerry Powell
Nelsonvile
Aean Fox
Rollie Swart
Jay Simms
Polis
Elden Potts
Wellston
Gary Stuffle
Middleport
Jimmy Hemsley Furvacks
Larry Hawk
Tom McQuaid
Browns Say Modzelewski Out For Season
Cleveland fullback known as Big Mo suffers fibula fracture in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia and will miss the rest of the season. Browns assign reserve back Billy Kinard to Modzelewski’s roster spot as a replacement.
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Swaps Ch On Injury Hind I Swaps Cast Change
Swaps, the California thoroughbred, had a large cast removed and a lighter one fitted to protect the cannon bone after fracturing a left hind leg at Garden State Park. He remains in a sling as medical staff monitor for further injury.
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Battle of Glouster Alumni football game Friday night
Glouster High School alumni teams clash in a benefit game at 7 30 p m Friday. The Younger luggers are led by Chuck Zimmers with Tom Williams George Goodman and others against the Bone Coal Bruisers captained by Paul McAllister Dr F Patton Bill Parker Earl Faires Jr Don Price Earl McGee Jack Nurtzman Arthur Shepard Jack Trace Fi Skinner Bob Trace and Sonny Cotter. Admission is 28 cents for students and 80 cents for adults. Advance tickets on sale.
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Mick Hint
Bob Trace
Sonny Cotter
Widdoes And Hawk Outstanding For Athens High
Two Athens High School football players, quarterback Tom Widdoes and fullback Larry Hawk, led a 72 win for coach George Riser in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League. Widdoes ran 106 times for 540 yards and 7 touchdowns, with 1 passing touchdown and 61 tackles on defense. Hawk scored 73 points, rushed 164 times for 1,065 yards, and contributed 73 tackles, playing both ways for Athens.
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Dayton Urged to Join Missouri Valley Conference
The University of Dayton weighs joining the Missouri Valley Conference. Spokesmen say Rev. Charles L. Collins, chairman of the university athletic board, discussed conference policies and operations with Wichita University officials on a recent weekend.
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Deer P Says W Ohio deer numbers rise this season
The Ohio wildlife division reports indications of a high deer population this season with unusual sightings in farm areas where rabbit and pheasant were common. Bow and arrow hunting allows buck or doe harvest since Nov 15, except Adams and Scioto counties where only bucks may be taken. The main deer season with shotguns and slugs runs Dec 12 to Dec 15. The page also lists a basketball score: Bliss 66, Wilberforce 61 and a game: Rio Grande 73, Beckley W Va.
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Russia's ace runner hurt in auto wreck
Russia's ace distance runner Bladimir Kuts was injured in an automobile accident today near Melbourne while testing an Australian car. He struck a telephone pole in front of the Asian headquarters and sustained facial injuries. The chaotic scene disrupted local sports reporting as other boxing and college football results flashed across briefs from Providence to Manchester.
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Nelsonville Favored To Win SEC Basketball Title
Nelsonville, the strongest SEC member, is the top pick of sportswriters to win the league championship. Coach Bob Sheskey guides a senior-heavy lineup, with Ed Keating and Wayne Dixon among veterans, as Pomeroy and Logan follow in predicted finish. Gallipolis drops to fourth, Wellston and Athens lower in the vote, with Jackson at the tail.
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Wayne Dixon
Larry Bentley
Gary Flowers
Tom McQuaid
Jerry Stufflebean
Dan Hitchings
Bob Young
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McKinley Crowned Ohio Football Champion
Canton McKinley, top AP poll pick, won the Ohio high school football title by routing Massillon 34 7 before about 23 000 fans in Columbus Saturday. The article notes McKinley’s undefeated status and mentions other local schools with strong records.
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Athens area football roster insert listing player weights
A fragmented roster listing high school players with positions and weights. Names include Tom Baldwin Wayne Dixon Roger Thomas Milt Lambert Mike Erwin Tom Widdoes Bob Young Ted Byrd Junior Hawthorne and Derle Barn. Schools referenced are Athens Gallipolis Pomeroy Nelsonville Logan and Middleport.
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Athens
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Gallipolis
Wayne Dixon
Nelsonville
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Milt Lambert
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Middleport
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Dr Baker Foresees Peak Season For Ohio University Football
President John C. Baker told an appreciation banquet that Ohio University will be near the top of the Mid American Conference in the near future. He praised coach Carroll Widdoes and the team’s spirit, urged fixing weak spots, and warned against complacency after injuries and a tough schedule.
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