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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1954

Page

11

Pomeroy Panthers Blank Middleport 38-0 on Turkey Day

Pomeroy running back Bill Qualls scored three first quarter touchdowns and added two extra points to lead a 38-0 victory over Middleport in the Thanksgiving Day game. Sheridan and English contributed later scores as the Panthers built a 26-0 halftime lead and finished with 389 rushing yards to 230 for Middleport.

Middleport Pomeroy Panther Yellow Jackets Panthers Bill Qualls Bill Sheridan Pomeroys Bob Wilson Gilbert Engiish Don Grueser Qualls Sheridan Gilbert English John Vroman Buddy Thomas Charlies Smith Dave Hindy Richard Hovatter Sherida Wilson Baur, Strimer Stile

Army Navy and bowl outlooks in final college football week

Army Navy looms as unofficial East champion with Navy and Army both near even on paper. Orange Sugar and Cotton bowls edge toward SEC and ACC selections as Duke, North Carolina, Maryland and Notre Dame battle for votes while USC meets UCLA in Rose Bowl buzz.

Army-Navy Atlantic Coast Nebraska Atlantic Coast Conference Duke North Carolina Blue Devils Maryland Missouri Mississippi Mississippi State

Jackson Ironmen 21 Wellston 6 to win SECAL title

Jackson High School, led by senior quarterback Bob Exline, defeated Wellston 21 to 6 to secure the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League championship on Thanksgiving Day. Exline threw for 27 and 31 yard TD passes and added the early drive mirroring the Ironmen’s 19th straight win as about 4000 fans braved rain and cold.

Wellston Bob Exline Jackson Ironmen Rockets Gene Slaughter Jackson County Jackson Ben Wilson Gallipolis Ohio Ironmen Harold Vickers Jim Greene Rocket Exline Greene

Football Scores From Early Season Games

A collection of college football scores includes Cornell 260 to 6 over Pennsylvania and Brown 18 over Colgate 14. Others list Wichita 33 over Tulsa 19, Maryland 74 over Missouri 1, Virginia Tech 46 over VMI 9, Missouri 74 over Richmond 6, Texas 22 over Texas A M 13, Utah 35 over Utah State 19, Miami 21 over Cincinnati 9, Chattanooga 5 over Dayton.

Missouri Cornell Pennsylvania Brown Colgate Wichita Tulsa Maryland Wm & Mary Richmond Virginia Tech VMI Denver Colorado AAM Texas Texas A&m Utah State Utah MIAMI Cincinnati Chattanooga Dayton

Davis Bassett In 12 Round Title Elimination Bout

Davis and Bassett meet in a 12 round featherweight elimination fight with the winner earning a title shot at Sandy Saddler. Red Top Davis, a 31 year old veteran with a 57 47 2 record, aims to extend his career while Percy Bassett, 24, seeks to derail him and claim the No 1 contendership. Davis reflects on a long career of frequent travel and many close decisions.

New York Teddy Red Top Davis Percy Bassett Sandy Saddler Bassett Kayes Hartford Conn

Albany Nips Indians in 49 to 38 victory

Albany defensive pressure sealed a 49 to 38 win over The Plains Indians. Harold Beatty and Ted Tewksbury led Albany with 14 points each as the Red Devils pulled away with a 13 point fourth quarter run. Dale Goldsberry led The Plains with 12 points.

Albany Nips Indians the Plains Albany Red Devil's Harold Beatty Ted Tewksbury The Plains Dale Goldsberry GFP Goldsberry Talbert Wilson Finnearty Cunonecocsese Thompson Stalder P. Wilson Ceiren Mc Cov Beatty Tewksbury Woodyard, C Hoover Meonnee Selby Tribe Taylor

Jap Fighter Shirai Favored In Tokyo Flyweight Bout

Yoshio Shirai of Japan carries a near four pound advantage over Pascual Perez of Argentina in the world flyweight title bout scheduled for tonight at 8 p.m. EST. Shirai weighed 111 pounds at noon while Perez was lighter than yesterday by about three quarters of a pound. The 15 round outdoor fight at a Tokyo baseball park was postponed by rain and tonight’s weather was expected to be cloudy and crisp with temperatures dipping.

Tokyo Yoshio Shirai Japan Pascual Perez Champio Pampas Perez

Southern Cal Races Trish Southern Cal Races Trish

SOUTH BEND IND. USC tries to boost prestige with a win over Notre Dame the fourth ranked Irish. A Trojan victory would ease the sting from a 34 0 loss to UCLA last week. USC seeks Rose Bowl relevance after UCLA’s ineligibility and Ohio State looming.

South Bend Ind Southern California Notre Dame Trojan Irish Associated Press UCLA USC Ohio State Trojans Rice Bruins Troy

Lions Edge Packers 25 24 on Thanksgiving Thriller

Detroit kept within one win of the Western Division title after a 25 24 Thanksgiving victory over Green Bay before 55 532 in Briggs Stadium. Bobby Layne threw two TD passes as Jack Christiansen starred with a 30 yard interception return and 61 yard punt return. Tobin Rote led Green Bay with 234 passing yards and a rushing score.

Detroit Detroit Lions Elinory Lions Green Bay Packers Briggs Stadium Buddy Parker Packers Bobby Layne Jack Christiansen Tobin Rote Rice Fred Cone Green Bay Keeys

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