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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1957

Page

6

Truex Dominates NCAA Cross Country in Midwest Return

Max Truex formerly of War saw Ind now running for the University of Southern California won the four mile NCAA cross country race in 19:12.3 in East Lansing. He topped John Macy and Jerry Smartt as Notre Dame captured its first team title with 121 points while Michigan State finished second at 128.

East Lansing Michal Max Truex Warsaw Ind University of Southern California Midwest Charles Capozzolo Georgetown Henry Kennedy MSU John Macy Houston Macy Truex Jerry Smartt Len Adelen Minnesota Crawford Kennedy Michigan State Notre Dame

Browns May Play Without O Connell Against Cards

Cleveland Browns may be without quarterback Tom O Connell for the final home game with the Chicago Cardinals as stretched shoulder and back muscles threaten his start. Rookie Milt Plum impressed in relief against the Rams, guiding a 45 31 comeback after a 7 7 halftime. Defensive back Warren Lahr also could be sidelined with a badly sprained ankle, with Bobby Freeman ready to step in.

Cleveland Tommy O’connell Cleveland Browns Chicago Cards Browns O'Connell Milt Plum Los Angeles Rams Penn Statler Detroit Plum Warren Lahr Lahr Bobby Freeman Auburn

Boxing results wrap from AP reports across cities

The Associated Press ringside notes show New York fighter Alex Miteff stopping Tony Gagliardo after a 203 percent effort in Brooklyn while Ralph Dupas outscores Mickey Crawford in New Orleans. Randy Turpin stops Uwe Janssen in Leicester as Joe Erskine defeats Joe Bufiaves in Wales. Russell Sands outpoints Hocine Khalfi in Sydney with wide margins.

Associated Press New York Alex Miteff Argentina Tony Gagliardo Brooklyn New Orleans Ralph Dupas Mickey Crawford Saginaw Mich Leicester England Randy Turpin Uwe Janssen Germany Joe Erskine Wales Joe Bufraves Jamaica Sydney Australia Russell Sands Hocine Khalfi Algeria

Athens Kiwanis Honor Banquet Praises 1957 Football Team

Ohio University coach Robert Wren spoke at the Athens Kiwanis Club banquet honoring the 1957 Athens High School football team held at Hotel Berry. He credited school administration for strong programs, praised Coach Don Eskey, commended gear and officials, and urged youth to pursue higher education. The event, with six Ironton district members and the Big Monkey traveling bank, continued to Chilli cocothe.

Robert Wren Ohio University Athens High Hotel Berry Bulldog Athens Kiwanis Club Wren Athens Don Eskey Jack Gilbert The Athens Messenger Roger Burk Charles McAfee Ed Bannon Carrol Widdoes Ironton Chillicothe

Ohio hunters report strong opening day for pheasants

Division of Wildlife finds 6300 hunters checked with 30 percent higher success than 1956. Weather favorable across most states with good hunting remains expected. Delaware Wildlife Area shows 3110 hunters with 1770 rabbits and 620 pheasants on day one. day two yields 1860 hunters, 410 rabbits, 188 pheasants. District reports reflect increases in rabbits and pheasants in Nos 2 and 4, with No 5 steady. Pheasant season runs to December 7. rabbit season ends January 1 1958. extended seasons exist at Rest Haven Killdeer Plains Maumee State Forest Spring Valley and Delaware with daytime permits at certain areas.

Ohio Division of Wildlife Delaware Wildlife Area Resthaven Killdeer Plains Maumee State Forest Spring Valley Delaware

Karras Clark Pace Named To Big Ten Team

Michigan State star Jim Ninowski joins Clark Pace and Kowalczyk in the backfield as The Associated Press selects the All Big Ten football team led by Iowa tackle Alex Karras the only unanimous pick. Ohio State and Iowa place multiple players with Michigan also represented.

Karras Clark Pace BIG Ten Chicago Michigan State Associated Press Ohio State Iowa Michigan Alex Karras Don Clark Jim Ninowski Jim Pace Walt Kowalczyk Kowalczyk Pat Burke Dan Currie Leo Brown Aurelius Thomas Jim Gibbons Frank Bloomquist Ninowski Brown

Buckeyes Top AP Poll Over Michigan State For Second

Auburn led by Hugh Fullerton Jr. reports Ohio State rose to second in the AP poll while Michigan State dropped to third after a fumbling game against Kansas State. Alabama’s Plainsmen stay near the top as 227 voters tally 1850 points for the season rankings ahead of next week’s final poll.

Hugh Fullerton Auburn Associated Press Michigan State Plainsmen Alabama Kansas State Ohio State Hugh O'Donnell Oklahoma Texas Christian Michigan Spartans Texas A&m Iowa Mississippi Navy Rice Army Notre Dame Texas Agm APMIS Arizona State Mississippi State Wisconsin Sn Brag Petes Dorks Torrorreo Oregon State Florida

Auburn Tops FSU then Prepares for Iron Bowl Standoff

Ranked No 1 Auburn routed Florida State 29 7 to close the regular season and set its sights on rival Alabama in the season finale. The Tigers have won nine straight, allowing only four touchdowns all year. Ohio State Michigan State and Iowa also finished their seasons last week in the Big Ten race.

Alabama Ohio State Michigan State Iowa Auburn

Bowling League Standings and Balloting Update

The report covers weekly bowling results with top scores, team wins, and individual leaders across Monday to Thursday nights. It also includes college football rankings notes showing Auburn leading with 85 first place votes and Ohio State, Michigan State, and others in the top 10.

Pettit Tops NBA Scorers as Yardley and Schayes Follow

Bob Pettit of St. Louis regains the No 1 spot with 327 points in 13 games to lead the NBA scorers. George Yardley Dolph Schayes sit close after 13 games, while Neil Johnston and Bill Sharman round out the top five. Yardley leads in scoring average. Johnston excels in field goal percentage. Sharman dominates free throw shooting. Russell has most rebounds and Stokes leads in assists.

New York Bob Pettit St. Louis Louisiana Hawks George Yardley Detroit Pistons Dolph Schayes Syracuse Nationals Neil Johnston Johnston Sharman Boston Bill Russell Cincinnati Maurice Stokes

OU to dye autumn turf green for OSU game

The University of Oklahoma will dye its football turf green for the upcoming game against Oklahoma State University, with officials insisting the dye will not wash off. The color was planned for the Nov. 16 Notre Dame telecast but weather prevented application.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma Oklahoma State University

Cardinals Offered Big Trade for Willie Mays

The St. Louis Cardinals offered $750,000 and several players for Willie Mays last June. Giants owner Horace Stoneham confirmed four offers, one totaling a million dollars, with former Cardinal GM Frank Lane involved. Wally Moon was reportedly among the players discussed.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Willie Mays Globe-Democrat Horace Stoneham San Francisco Giants San Francisco Mays The Globe - Democrat Frank Lane Cardinals Cleveland Cardinal Wally Moon

Brothers Dominate Scoring In NHL Race

Montreal report shows Maurice Rocket Richard out since November 13 with 11 goals and 12 assists for 23 points while his brother Henri Pocket Rocket Richard leads with 27 points from 13 goals and 14 assists. New York rookie goalie Marcel Paille tops regular net in GAA at 2.18.

Montreal Richard Henri Maurice the Rocket Pocket Rocket Marcel Paille New York

Palys Returns to Reds After Strong Nashville Fall

Stan Palys, 27, who hit .359 for Nashville last season, will get another chance with the Cincinnati Redlegs next spring. He provides a right handed bat and veteran presence for the club as it builds toward the 1960 season.

Stan Palys Nashville Cincinnati Redlegs

Giants Scout Sees Few Qualified Defensive Backs in College

New York Giants scout Jack Lavelle with nearly 30 years in the business says defensive backs are scarce in college. He notes players must excel on both sides in college but specialize in the pros. Lavelle evaluates seniors for pro potential, focusing on speed blocking tackling and game sense while assessing opponents and defensive weaknesses.

New York Frank Eck Jack Lavelle Collegians Lavelle New York Giants Notre Dame Green Bay Packers Giants Big Jack Chicago Bears Bears Chicago Detroit Cleveland Brown San Francisco 49Ers Detroit Lions

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