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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1955
Page
11
Harold Claassen notes Navy risks Army clash as Navy linemen and Cadet passing tests shape the showdown in Philadelphia. The week closes the 1955 season with a slate of Friday to Sunday selections across regions and notable upsets.
Brilliant Howard Cassady of Ohio State was named the Big Ten statistical champion in football. Sophomore Bobby Mitchell of Illinois set a new rushing average, 497 yards in 53 carries, an 8.8 yard per attempt mark, as Cassady led conference leaders in yardage, scoring and kickoff returns while finishing second to Len Dawson of Purdue in total offense.
Miami Central defeats Westman 81 to 63 while Verona loses to Dixon 63 to 47. Denvertown crushes Homer Union 131 to 35. Chesterhill edges Stockport 58 to 54. MclLamey tops Thornville 68 to 59. Frazersburg down Chandlersville 80 to 59 and Dresden beats Adamsville 80 to 61. Cambridge St Benedict 70, Dexter City 61. Bremen 60, Somerset Holy Trinity 54. Shawnee 111, New Straitsville.
Denmark’s Chris Christensen is the underdog in the ten round nationally televised bout against Vince Martinez. Martinez comes in as slight favorite on a climb toward a title shot after a year in Paterson New Jersey. The fight is scheduled for ten rounds and will air at 10 p.m. on a national network from St. Louis.
In Hollywood Cisco Andrade of Compton 136 pounds defeated Kenny Davis of Los Angeles 131 pounds by stoppage in the seventh round. In Miami Beach Ail Andrews 168 from St Paul defeated Jimmy Martinez 160 from Phoenix 10 rounds.
Athens High Cagers show speed and ball handling but poor shooting and passing in a Tuesday scrimmage as coach Charles McAfee emphasizes need for reliable outside scoring. Standouts include Jim Rutkoskie and Jim Lee. lineup tweaks loom with guards Tim Widdoes and Jack Beverage pushing for a spot.
Iowa is favored to repeat as Big Ten champion despite Sharm Scheuerman injury. Illinois returns seven, led by Judson Bonsalle and Caiazza. Indiana, Ohio State, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Michigan State, Northwestern, and Purdue rely on returning vets and strong sophomores. Marshall leads Mid‑American odds over Miami of Ohio as Bowling Green challenges. Marquette, Notre Dame, Dayton, Cincinnati loom among independents with Xavier, Loyola, and De Paul as foes.
McAfee notes speed as a strength and says limited height will not hinder the team’s ability to clear the boards. He adds football injuries have slowed progress, but Rutkoskie and others are nearly recovered and nearing top form.
The $5000 West Palm Beach Open golf tournament begins Friday in West Palm Beach Florida. Top contenders include Edd Furgol of St Louis Walter Burkemo of Detroit and Vone Ford of Kiamesha Lake New York.
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