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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1957

Page

10

Six-Footers Hold Key To Athens Cage Season

Athens High basketball hinges on six-footers Vic Stanson Lou Lausche and Jim Gaskill to control the back boards under coach Charles McAfee The Bulldogs open Tuesday against Belpre with lineup not yet set and eight seniors on the roster including captain Gary McConkey.

Athens High School Cliff Coursey Darrell Coen Vic Stanson Jim Gaskill Gary McConkey Lou Lausche Brent Cornwell Bob McIinturf Dave Kempton Ronny McBride Larry Baker Jim Kyle Art Wallace Bob Martin Chuck Dorman Charlie McAfee Athens High Charles McAfee Bulldogs Bulldog McAfee Athens Coen Belpre Stanson Lausche Gaskill Circleville Marietta Wellston Middleport Nelsonville Jackson Gallipolis Logan Pomeroy New Lexington

Gallia County League selects 13 on all league football team

Five of six GCL teams place two or more players on the 13 man All League squad as named by coaches. Eastern Southwestern and North Gallia each had three first team selections whileKgger Creek and Mercerville had two. Rio Grande led with at least one standout among the chosen players.

NEW York Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Baseball Writers Assn. of America Mantle Ted Williams Boston Roy Sievers Washington Williams Sievers Nellie Fox Chicago White Sox Gil McDougald Yankees Red Sox Vic Wertz Cleveland Frank Malzone Minnie Minoso Chicago Jim Bunning Detroit al Kaline Kansas City Baltimore Gallia Gallia County League GCL Eastern Southwestern North Gallia Kgger Creek Mercerville Rio Grande

Local league results and standings feature multi-team scores

The report lists teams and players across Athens Appliance, Beasley and Mathews, Belk Simpson, and more, with weekly results and player scores. Highlights mention Rio Grande gridmen earning All League second unit along with peers from Kgger Creek, North Gallia, and Eastern.

Ww L Athens Appl & TV Beasley & Mathews Commonwealth Tele Ted Wms. Pub Belk Simpson , A Cussins & Fearn Co Athens Beasley & Mathews 2 Belk Simpson Knight Fultz Southw Daniels Hannon Thompson Kyger Eastern Cc Whitlatch Nichols So Bellville Jr. Hannon Eggleton North Barr North Gal T. Shamblin J. D. Smith Rees Jr Myers LE Durst Morris So Harris Kelly Smith Rio Grande Mack Jr Shamblin R. Smith Williams Jr Spaulding Jr Fitch Spencer Southwestern Haner Hannon Trace Frownfetter Swisher Kgger Creek Brewer Hamilton North Gallia Hetzer Hannon Eastern Beaver Trace Jerrell Ford

Celtics Win 12th Straight

The Boston Celtics defeated Detroit 112-90 to extend their losing streak against no one as they run to a 12th win, solidifying a 60 percent lead in the Eastern Division over Syracuse. Bill Sharman had 26 points and Tom Heinsohn 21 as Boston built a large early margin.

Boston Celtics Detroit Celts Syracuse New York Knickerbockers Philadelphia Minneapolis Bill Sharman Tom Heinsohn Celtics

Sensational New AT PLATT'S MOTOR SALES

AT PLATT'S MOTOR SALES located at 200 W Union offers a striking new lineup and competitive prices. Customers can contact Ph 31679 for details and to arrange test drives.

Platt's Motor Sales W. Union Ph

Sid Gillman Sees Browns Hurdle for Rams

Cleveland game looms as the Rams toughest test says Sid Gillman coach of the Los Angeles Rams. Los Angeles is 4-4 in the Western Division and must win all four remaining games to claim the division title.

Cleveland Sid Gillman Los Angeles Rams Rams Los Angeles Gillman

Boxing Roundup Shows Multiple Ranked Fights Across Cities

Los Angeles to Moreno features Richardo Pajari stopping Ike Chestnut in New York. Oaklands Bob Satterfield outpoints Howard King in Chicago. Zora Folley stops Duke Sabedong in Phoenix. Joe Devlin punches Hal Jaynes in Boston after a stop in Revere.

Los Angeles Richardo Pajarito Moreno Mexico City Ike Chestnut New York Oakland Calif Bob Satterfield Chicago Howard King Reno Phoenix Ariz Zora_ Folley Chandler Duke Sabedong Honolulu Revere Mass Joe Devlin Boston Hal Jaynes Springfield

Omaha Tops Nation in Bowling Popularity

Frank B. Lacy of the Bowling Proprietors' Assn. of America says Omaha with a population near 300000 leads the nation in bowling. The city has 328 bowling lanes serving its residents.

Omaha Frank B. Lacy The Bowling Proprietors’ Assn. of America

Chuck Alor Resigns As Stanford Football Coach

Stanford coach Chuck Taylor, 37, steps down after seven seasons to join athletic department staff as assistant director of athletics. With a 39 29 2 record he departs ahead of the California game, amid a popular, forward pass era and hopes of a dramatic win for him.

Palo Alto Calif Chuck Taylor Stanford al Masters California Taylor Jack Douglas

Local Group Forms New Shooting Club

Athens Rifle and Pistol Club in Washington DC becomes NRA affiliated. Officers include President Capt Kenneth W Sands Athens Vice President Carl E Johnson Athens Executive Officer Sgt James G Gates The Plains Secretary Sgt Allen O Easterling Athens and Treasurer Lt D H Goldsberry Athens. The club joins 4000 affiliated organizations to promote smallbore rifle high power rifle and pistol shooting.

Washington, D. C Athens Rifle and National Rifle Association Kenneth W. Sands Carl E. Johnson James G. Gates the Plains Allen O. Easterling D. H. Goldsberry NRA United States

Bilko Sold by Dodgers to Cincinnati in 1957

Steve Bilko, three time PCL MVP with Los Angeles, drove in 140 runs in 1957 and has been purchased by Cincinnati.

Steve Bilko Los Angeles Cincinnati

MSU and Auburn Chase Top Preseason Title Fight

Michigan State, 7-1, meets Kansas State as the Spartans close their season while Auburn, 8-0, faces Florida State and looms in the national title race. The article lists multiple conference battles and key matchups shaping bowls and final rankings across the country.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State Associated Press Kansas State Spartans Wildcats Auburn Florida State Alabama Tigers Texas A&m Oklahoma Dartmouth Princeton Oregon Oregon State Duke

Albany Returns Senior Core for 1956 57 Season

Albany College prepares for 1956 57 with four returning lettermen led by Chuck Carsey and Steve Morris to supply scoring. Coach Dick Macak seeks improvement on a 10 11 record aided by added bench depth and a zone defense. Schedule features home games against The Plains Beaver and Rome and a Holiday Tournament at Wilton.

Albany Dick Macak Red Devils Macak Chuck Carsey Steve Morris Dave Pratt Pratt Dale Harvey Rodney Howing Harry Radford Russell Seel Grant Sewell John Stinson Ken Stinson Stanley Trout the Plains McArthur Carthage Troy Beaver Shade Wilton Waterloo Buchtel Ames-Bern J. T Rome Zaleski

Pro Football Players To Sue Owners Over Recognition

The NFL Players Association’s attorney says a $4 200 000 antitrust suit may be filed if owners fail to recognize the union. Creighton Miller cited expected Dec 2 talks in Philadelphia and said a Dec 3 filing could follow if players’ demands prevail. The suit would target the league clubs with treble damages for violations of the Sherman Act.

Cleveland National Football League Players Assn NFLPA Creighton Miller NLF Bert Bell Bell Philadelphia Miller Probaaly

Friday Schedule Features Cincinnati at Syracuse

The Friday card lists Cincinnati visiting Syracuse in a notable matchup. Team notes highlight Big East context and potential outcomes for both programs as the season nears its end.

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