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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1955

Page

10

Pomeroy Panthers Seek Thanksgiving Day Rivalry Crown

Pomeroy hosts Middleport in a Thanksgiving clash with the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League title on the line. Coach Alex Cilo leads a 6 2 1 squad aiming to clinch a tie with Jackson if Middleport is defeated, as the Jackets rely on a strong line led by center Gene Mitch and guard John Young to derail the Panthers.

Pomeroy Panthers Middleport Alex Cilo Swith Jackson Stiddleport Southeastern Ohio Cito Charlee McDonald Gene Mitch John Young Milt Lambert Junior Hawthorne Bob Wilson Bill Sheridan Pease Feochien Sr BOK Oak Hill Ponent

Miami Cincinnati Rivalry Set To Renew In Bowl Bid Chase

Miami Redskins visit Cincinnati Bearcats in a key early season clash as Miami seeks a bowl chance behind an 8-0 record while Cincinnati, hampered by injuries, hopes to upset the league leaders in front of about 25 000 fans.

Miami Howeveven Bearcats Redskins

Bill Snyder Extends Point Lead In High School Scoring

Bill Snyder remains the district’s top scorer with 158 points in nine games. Rutland’s Jim Cremeans trails with 138. The top ten scorers include Dick Herrig and Harold Carson tied for third with 96, and Roger Eppel 81. Several teams have finished their seasons. Belpre is 7-0-2, while Nelsonville has four ties.

Fred Yoder Bill Snyder Rutland Jim Cremeans Snyder Dick Herrig Point Pleasant Harold Carson Bute Roger Eppel Eastern McArthur Jack Armstrong Belpre Eagles Jackson Nelsonville Harold Care Ratand Ng i Part Jenkins Gallipolis Tom McQuata Nelsoniie Cleve Tucker Sted Larry Dugan Rutland Kim Whitiitch Ron Myers Astern Kermit’ Evan Wellston Jack Paugh Wahama George Goodman Glouster Benfron Jackson Games Jackson- Oak’ Hil Middleport-Pomeroy

Parker Tops OSU's Week

Ohio State dominates the week with a second straight Big Ten title and a 17-0 Rose Bowl win over Michigan. All-America back Hopalong Cassady earns AP back of the week, while guard Jim Parker is named lineman of the week amid a strong OSU run. Len Stantic of Florida State is noted among other college players.

Ohio Star Michigan Wolverines Tuesday Howard Hopalong Cassady OSU Associated Press Big Jim Parker Ohio State Guard Pete Dee

A&M Texas Tussle Tops Turkey Card

A college football card reports a game between Texas A&M and Texas defeating a Turkey team. The piece mentions regional teams and scheduling, with references to The Southwest and other state programs.

A&m

Indians Set Part of Card Schedule for 1956 Season

The Cleveland Indians released part of their 1956 schedule noting home Sundays and holidays. The first doubleheader is set for April 22 against Detroit with a single game on September 30. Other Sundays include May 18 Kansas City May 20 Baltimore June 24 July 1 Chicago July 29 August 5 Boston August 19 Kansas City September 9 Chicago and a Yankees single game on June 17.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Tribe Indians Detroit Tigers Chicago Kansas City Baltimore Boston Yanks

Mrs Beasley Honored At Canada's Royal Fair

Mrs Beasley of Athens won the Taylor Three-Gaited Saddle Horse medal at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Riding Radiant Charm she claimed the three gaited stakes and placed second in Amateur Five-Gaited Class. Massed Pipes and regiments added pageantry as the event drew participants from Ireland, Mexico, the United States and Canada.

Fred Beasty Athens Taylor Toronto Canada E. P. Taylor Col C. Bate Queen's Own Rifles Windy Hille Farm Mrs. Beasley Canada’s Tex Fred “Beasley Beasley Radiant Charm Windy Hills Farm Royal Agricultural Winter Canashaw Window of Agriculture Ireland Mexico United States 48Th Highlanders of Cana Toronto Scottish Regiment Mia Beasley I Richard Vaughn Popsickle Jenny Holzerup

Letter Warns MSC Coach Over Marquette Game Threat

EAST LANSING Mich Michigan State football coach Duffy Daugherty received a threatening letter before the Marquette game advising him to keep the margin under six points. He said he did not take it seriously, thinking it was a crank note. Plain clothes officers guarded the area during the week.

East Lansing Mich Michigan ‘State Duffy’ Daugherty Marquette Warriors Ecemenry Catheron Daugherty

Miners Beat Union 96 68 in Straightforward Victory

Murray City Miners rolled past Union Furnace 96 to 68 for their fifth straight win. Jack Wooten and Larry Smith sparked the rally as the Miners pulled away late in the game. Michigan State notes mention a Rose Bowl bound squad walloping Marquette.

Murray Crt Union Furnace Marquette Newark Bat

Miners Rally as Murray Sinks Union Furnace in Shootout

Murray surged in the second quarter to overpower Union Furnace as three Miners hit 20 points. Wooten and Sith led Murray with top scoring, while David Hinte added 21 for the winners and mons muier with 28 for Union, though Chuck Walters posted 13 in the first quarter.

Wooten Sith Murray David Hinte Mons Muier Chuck Waltership Tuck Union Furnace

Little League Founder Fired After Suit

Cart F. Stotz founder of Little League baseball in 1999 was dismissed as commissioner of the nationwide organization amid a lawsuit and internal disputes. The firing follows fallout from insults directed at the organization and questions over Stotz leadership.

Little League Cart F. Stotz Litte League Baseball Stotz

Glouster High School Alumni Football Game Planned

Alumni from Glouster High School, classes 1940 to 1948, will play grads from 1948 to 1955 on Friday at 8. Admission is 0 for adults and 25 cents for children. Proceeds support the athletic equipment fund.

Gan Giouster Glouster High ‘School

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