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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1961

Page

6

Pioneers'

Marietta College star Carl Wolfe will miss the 1962-63 season due to hepatitis and assist his former coach with the Tornadoes while remaining eligible for one more year. Bethany College hopeful Phil Harrison leads the Bisons after a strong freshman year with 270 points and 187 rebounds. Miami's Russ Wickerham concludes sophomore football with two receptions. Ohio University earns two All-Ohio soccer spots with John Haynes and Roger Berthold leading the first team.

Carl Wolfe Marietta College Pioneers Racine High Marietta Larry Morrison Tornadoes Wolfe Ohio Bethany College West Virginia Phil Harrison Meigs Pomeroy Bisons Harrison Bethany Allegheny College Russ Wickerham Athens Miami Uniersity Wickerham Miami Ohio University Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association Akron John McComb Bobcats John Haynes Ohio U Roger Berthold John Kisiday Art Massey

Weekend Sports In Brief

Arkansas accepted a Sugar Bowl bid while Colorado and LSU took Orange Bowl bids and UCLA secured a Rose Bowl berth after Saturday wins. Tulane head coach Andy Pilney resigned. The spitball legalization proposal was rejected in Tampa. Don Carter and Marge Merrick won men’s and women’s titles in Chicago. Alan Gay Brewer won the Mobile Open with 275 total. Bob Cousy surpassed 15 000 career points for the Celtics in a 116 96 win over the Knicks.

Arkansas Colorado LSU UCLA New Orleans Andy Pilney Tulane Chicago Don Carter Marge Merrick Columbus Mobile Alan Gay Brewer Boston Bob Cousey Celtics New York NBA

Thea Chapter 192 CES Meet for July and November Birthdays

Glouster Thea Chapter 192 CES meets 7 30 p m Tuesday for initiatory work and July and November birthday celebrations. A separate Christmas party with a dollar gift exchange is planned for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Hall. The Chit Chat Club gathers Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Karla Cominsky s New Street home with Mrs Carol Lasko as co host.

Thea Chapter CES Thea Masonic Hall Karla Cominsky New Street Carol Lasko

Thanksgiving Visit in Zanesville With McKinney Family

Mr. Pappy Archer and Mrs. Neal Morris traveled to Zanesville for Thanksgiving to spend time with Mrs. Morris's daughter and son in law Bernard McKinney and their family.

Pappy Archer Neal Morris Zanesville Morris Bernard McKinney

Priscilla Class meets at Angle home Tuesday evening

Glouster Methodist Church Priscilla Class will gather Tuesday at 7 30 PM at Mrs B R Angle home with co hostesses Mrs Wayne Wiley Mrs Essa Cai relli and Mrs George Campbell assisting.

Glouster Priscilla Glouster Methodist Church B. R. Angle Wayne Wiley Essa Cairelli George Campbell

Auxiliary to Meet Glouster Eagles Hall Tuesday

The UMWA Auxiliary will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the Eagles Hall. Plans will be completed for the Christmas party.

Glouster UMWA Eagles Hall

Senior Study Club Hosts Dessert Meeting at Hotel Gordon

Miss Ann Williams and Mrs Sara Willis hosted the Senior Progressive Study Club at the Hotel Gordon for a Thanksgiving themed dessert meeting. President Mrs Harold Wagner presided with two guests and many members listed among the attendees.

500 Club Hosts Card Party at Main Street Home

Mrs Harry Vaughn entertained the 500 Club at her Main Street residence. First prize went to Mrs C E Haskins, second to Mrs Earl Morris, and third to Mrs Joe Wolf. The hostess served a salad dessert course to the winners and several other guests including Mrs Carl Whaley, Mrs Esther Lamborn, Mrs Thomas Noon.

Browns' Title Hopes Dwindle In 37-21 Loss

The Cleveland Browns lost to the New York Giants 37-21 at Municipal Stadium before 80,455 fans. Eli Tittle led the Giants with passing as Cleveland trails the Eastern race. Giants' Pat Summerall kicked three field goals and Bob Gaiters scored for New Mexico State in a mixed Cleveland effort.

Browns Cleveland Municipal Stadium New York Giants Y. A. Tittle Pat Summerall Giants Tittle Brown Alex Webster Bob Gaiters New Mexico State

Acid Test Awaits Oiler-Charger Tilt

The Oilers aim to clinch the Eastern Division with a win over the Chargers in Houston. A victory would set up a league playoff clash, while San Diego seeks to stay unbeaten and secure the Western Division title. Blanda leads Houston with touchdowns and points as Dallas’ Abner Haynes dominates Oakland.

Associated Press Houston Oilers San Diego Chargers Wally Lemm George Blanda San Diego Chargers New York Oakland Denver Blanda Fettle Dallas Abner Haynes Abner Haynes

Pipers Rally Past Pittsburgh in Big Freshman League Win

Cleveland Pipers hammered Pittsburgh 137-94 as Lanky Adams scored 34 and John Barnhill 30 to vault within a half game of the league leader. Los Angeles coach Bill Sharman off the bench sparked a 91-72 win over Kansas City while Hawaii beat Chicago 99-90. Hal Lear added 20 for Cleveland.

Pipers Pittsburgh Bill Sharman Los Angeles Kansas City Hawaii Chicago Jack Adams John Barnhill Cleveland Adams Barnhill Hal Lear Sharman Jets 49Ers Minnesota Baltimore Washington St. Louis Jurgensen Ted Dean Dallas Pete Retzlaff Tommy McDonald Eddie LaBaron Amos Marsh Vikings J. D. Smith John Brodie Smith Brodie R. C. Owens Bears Rick Casares Billy Wade Willie Galimore Zeke Bratkowski Rams Ollie Matson

Wisconsin aids Bucks title grab in Big Ten clash

Wisconsin helps Purdue and Minnesota clash for runner up as Ohio State ponders bowl options after clinching Big Ten title. UCLA earned a berth by beating USC 10-7 while OSU weighs invitations and potential opponents. Minnesota finished second with 6-1 in conference. Purdue 4-2-1.

Ohio State Minnesota Purdue Tom Hamilton Big Five UCLA Southern California Buckeyes

Local high school basketball schedule stacked with key games

Tuesday night features Cage State matchups including Blackfork at North Gallia and Hannan Trace at Symmes Valley plus Kilger Creek at Middleport. Friday night lines up well with Wellston at Athens and Jackson at Logan while Saturday hosts Rome Canaan vs Southeastern and Crooksville at Corning.

Symmes Valley Kgger Middleport New Concord Glouster Eastern Rutland Warren Local Racine Kgger Creek North Gallia Coalton Hannan Trace Allensville Union Furnace Shawnee New Straitsville Sheridan Wilton Hamden Zaleski McArthur

Spitter rejected in baseball trade sweepstakes

Buddin dealt to the Colts and Eddie Bressoud to the Red Sox in the first player trade of the baseball convention. The spitball ban survived as the rules committee rejected reviving the pitch, eight to one, with Cal Hubbard voting for it on behalf of Joe Cronin and Ford Frick.

Tampa Fla Boston Houston Don Buddin Colts Eddie Bressoud Red Sox Washington Kansas City Ken Hamlin Toronto Cool Veal Pittsburgh Bob Buhl Braves Cubs Don Elston Jerry Kindall Buddin Bressoud Cal Hubbard American League Hubbard League Joe Cronin Cronin Ford Frick

SEOL Banouvet Football Banquet Tickets On Sale

Tickets for the Southeast Ohio League banquet on December 7 are on sale at Athens High School and The Messenger sports department. The purchase deadline is Saturday. Ohio University coach Bill Hess will speak at Jackson High School cafeteria.

Athens High School Messenger Sports Department Bill Hess Ohio University Jackson High School

Waterloo 63 Shade 54 in college basketball clash

Waterloo shortens late run to defeat Shade 63 to 54 after trailing by 17 in the first half. Standout Waterloo freshman Smith scores 21 points while Guthrie leads Shade with 33 points. Officials Jones and Williams. Reserves: Waterloo 43, Shade.

Shade Frye Joe Jordan D Bobo Guthrie Jeffers Waterloo BROS Jones and Williams

Grant Outpoints Lopez In Panama Boxing Showdown

In Colon Panama Bunny Grant from Jamaica defeats Julio Lopez of the Dominican Republic by outpoint in a 10 round lightweight bout. Grant secures a decision over Lopez with a clear lead on the scorecards.

Colon Panama Bunny Grant Jamaica Julio Lopez Dominican Republic

Orange Bowl Decides Spot as Eight Committees Meet

Eight bowl committees confer at eight sites to determine matchups for the postseason. Colorado and LSU clinch Orange Bowl bids for January 1, 1962. Rose Cotton Sugar and others await selections as teams like Ohio State, UCLA, Auburn, Penn State, Miami, and Maryland contend for additional slots.

Alabama Army Navy Colorado Louisiana State Ohio State UCLA Mississippi Texas Bama Auburn Arkansas New Orleans Georgia Tech Miami Fla Northwestern Penn State Pitt Hurricanes Florida Syracuse Philadelphia

Eagles Keep Pace With Dallas Win

The Giants defeated the Browns 37-21 led by Tittle in a strong offensive showing. The Eagles stayed within reach by routing the Cowboys 35-13 as Jurgen sen threw five TD passes. Packers lead with a 9-2 mark after a 17-9 win over Detroit.

Associated Press Yelverton Abraham Tittle Rumpelstilskin Tittle New York Giants Cleveland Browns Giants Eagles Dallas Cowboys Sonny Jurgensen Philadelphia Green Bay Detroit Lions San Francisco 49Ers

Cincy Rallies To Overtake Los Angeles

Cincinnati Royals narrow the gap on the Lakers with a 117-102 road win as Oscar Robertson fuels a late surge. Celtics extend Eastern lead with a 107-101 victory over Detroit, while Los Angeles faces potential Elgin Baylor out with military duty.

Cincinnati Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association Royals Lakers Los Angeles Elgin Baylor Boston Celtics Philadelphia Celtics Detroit Oscar Robertson Boston

York Bruins Triumph In Sherdan Preview Action

York Athens County Bruins, led by Tom Bentley with 14 points, defeated Northridge 35-24 in a 16 minute preview clash at Sheri dan. Sheridan’s Bill Turnes added 12 points in Perry County five’s second quarter rally. Liberty Union edged Roseville 26-21 and host Generals beat Dresden 34-23.

Harry Hall Athens County Bruins Northridge North Liberty Union Roseville Dresden Tom Bentley Bruins Dick Higgins Sheridan Bill Turnes Perry County Turnes Lesser Johnson Douglas J. VanFossen Higgins Bennett Cook Dispennette C. VanFossen

Athens Women's Bowling Association Meeting at Bellerbowl

The Athens Women's Bowling Association will meet at 7 30 p m tonight in the meeting room at Bellerbowl. All members are urged to attend as upcoming tournaments will be discussed.

Athens Women’s Bowling Association Bellerbowl

Kerr-Hunter Hardware Leads Rollerbowl Junior League Standings

Rollerbowl Junior League standings show Kerr-Hunter Hardware at top with 14 wins and 6 losses. Donut Shop Athens Pharmacy and Hartzell's Luncheonette follow, while Stephenson Account and Fairview Drive-Insazoos trail.

Kerr-Hunter Hardware Den’s Donut Athens Pharmacy Hartzell’s Stephenson Fairview Drive-Insazoos F. H. Brewer Co Blackmore’s Kerr

Bribe Trial Opens Today

NEW YORK Trial of Aaron Wagman 29 year old convicted football fix accused of bribery and attempted bribery in the college basketball scandal begins in General Sessions Court. A grand jury of 37 players from 22 colleges named Wagman on 37 counts of conspiracy bribery and attempted bribery. Conviction could yield a maximum of 10 years imprisonment or a $10 000 fine per count. Wagman is accused of paying bribes totaling 14250 to various college players to fix games.

Aaron Wagman General Sessions Court Wagman

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