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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1961

Page

8

Marietta star Wolfe sidelined for hepatitis season

Carl Wolfe, Marietta College’s top scorer last year, will miss the 1961-62 season due to hepatitis and will not enroll again until fall. He will assist ex-coach Larry Morrison with the Tornadoes while the Ohio Conference grants him another year of eligibility. Bethany College expects a big year from Phil Harrison after a strong freshman season.

Carl Wolfe Marietta College Pioneers Racine High Marietta Larry Morrison Tornadoes Wolfe Ohio

Weekend Sports In Brief Undated Bowl Bids and Rose Bowl Clinch

Arkansas accepted Sugar Bowl bid, Colorado and LSU took Orange Bowl bids, and UCLA secured Rose Bowl berth after Saturday wins. Tulane coach Andy Piltney resigned. Spitball legalization rejected by baseball rules panel. Don Carter and Marge Merrick won men’s and women’s titles in Chicago. Alan Gay Brewer won Mobile Open with 275 total. Bob Cousy surpassed 15 000 career points in Celtics 116 96 win over 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

Glouster Thea Chapter 192 Meets for July to November Birthdays

The Thea Chapter 192 CES will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday with initiatory work and July to November birthdays celebrated. Past Matrons gather Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Hall for a Christmas party with a dollar gift exchange. Chit Chat Club meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Karla Cominsky’s New Street home with Mrs Carol Lasko co hosting.

Thea Chapter CES Masonic Hall Karla Cominsky New Street Carol Lasko

Family Thanksgiving in Zanesville

Mr. Pappy Archer and Mrs. Neal Morris spent Thanksgiving in Zanesville with the son in law and daughter of Mrs. Morris Mr and Mrs Bernard McKinney and family.

Pappy Archer Neal Morris Zanesville Morris Bernard McKinney

Glouster Methodist Class Meets at Angle Home

The Priscilla Class of Glouster Methodist Church will gather at Mrs. B R Angle's home Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Co hosts are Mrs. Wayne Wiley Mrs. Essa Cairelli and Mrs. George Campbell.

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

UMWA Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday at Eagles Hall

The UMWA Auxiliary will gather Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the Eagles Hall to finalize plans for the upcoming 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 with a Thanksgiving themed table. President Mrs. Harold Wagner presided. two guests, Mrs. C. A. Pride and Mrs. Vera Achauer, shared dessert along with twelve club members including Mrs. J. E. Anderson and Miss Esta Cunningham.

500 Club Meets at Main Street Home

Mrs. Harry Vaughn hosted the 500 Club at her Main Street home. 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 listed attendees.

Glouster Harry Vaughn 500 Club Main Street C. E. Haskins Earl Morris Joe Wolf Carl Whaley Esther Lamborn Thomas Noon Ernest Vernon Albert Gordon

Browns Fall to Giants 37 21 Diminishing Title Hopes

Cleveland’s NFL title chances faded as the Giants led by Y. A. Tittle defeated the Browns 37 21 at Municipal Stadium before 80 455 fans. New York improved to 9 2 while Cleveland dropped to 7 4 with three games left.

Cleveland Municipal Stadium New York Giants Y. A. Tittle Browns

Acid Test Looms as Oilers Face Chargers in Big AFL Tilt

The Houston Oilers aim to clinch the Eastern Division title by defeating the San Diego Chargers at home. Houston has won six straight, averaging 40 points, while San Diego tops the Western Division with an unblemished record. Blanda leads the Oilers with passing and scoring as the two teams clash. Abner Haynes stars for Dallas in a separate game, setting one game league records with five touchdowns and 158 rushing yards in a 43-11 win over Oakland.

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

Pipers Dominate Pittsburgh In Big Freshman League Win

The Cleveland Pipers overwhelmed the Pittsburgh Pipers 137 to 9 in a standout freshman league game. Lanky Jack Adams led with 34 points, John Barnhill added 30, Hal Lear 20, as Bill Sharman off the bench sparked Los Angeles to 91-72 over Kansas City and Hawaii beat Chicago 99-90.

Pipers Pittsburgh Bill Sharman Los Angeles Kansas City Hawaii Chicago Jack Adams John Barnhill Cleveland Adams Barnhill Hal Lear Sharman Jets

Wisconsin Aids Bucks Title Bid in Big Ten Race

Wisconsin helps Ohio State secure the Big Ten title scenario as Ohio State faces a Rose Bowl invite question. Minnesota finished second at 6-1, Purdue 4-2 with three close losses. UCLA earned a bowl berth by beating USC 10-7, and Ohio State could face UCLA if invited.

Ohio State Wisconsin Alabama Louisiana State West Coast Minnesota Purdue Tom Hamilton Big Five UCLA Southern California Buckeyes

Tuesday night prep slate features multiple high school games

Cage action unfolds Tuesday and Friday with a slate of matchups across districts. Key showdowns include Hannan Trace vs Symmes Valley, Middleport facing Kgger Creek, and Wellston at Athens on Friday.

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

Spitter Rejected Buddin Dealt To Colts For Eddie Bressoud

Boston and the new Houston club completed a swap sending Don Buddin to the Colts and Eddie Bressoud to the Red Sox marking the first player trade of the baseball convention. The spitball rejections dominated the opening day as Washington aimed to draft Ken Hamlin while inter league trades continued and Cool Veal moved to Pittsburgh. Cal Hubbard led the nine man rules committee with eight against legalizing the spitball, backed by 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 Banquet Tickets Ready for December Event

Tickets for the annual South eastern Ohio League football banquet on December seven are on sale at Athens High School and The Messenger sports department. The deadline for purchase is Saturday. Ohio University coach Bill Hess will be the principal speaker in Jackson High School’s cafeteria.

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

Waterloo Triumph Over Rice In Close 63-54 Bout

Waterloo edges Rice 63 to 54 as Shade nets 54 and Guthrie adds 33. Officials Jones and Williams oversee the game with reserves 43 for Waterloo and 39 for Shade.

Shade Frye Joe Jordan D Bobo Guthrie Jeffers Waterloo Jones Williams

Jamaica Boxer Grants Narrow Victory in Colon Bout

In Colon Panama Bunny Grant 137 outpointed Julio Lopez of the Dominican Republic 136 after a ten round lightweight fight. Grant pressed the pace with sharp combinations while Lopez answered with counters, leaving judges split before Grant secured the decision.

Colon Panama Bunny Grant Jamaica Julio Lopez Dominican Republic

Orange Bowl decision as eight bowls ponder spots

Eight bowl committees meet at eight sites to decide matchups for 1962 bowls. Colorado and LSU are set for the Orange Bowl on January 1 1962. Ohio State leads Rose Bowl options for UCLA while Cotton and Sugar seek participants amid Alabama Auburn and Arkansas SWC drama.

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 Kansas Utah State Wyoming Rice Duke Maryland Gotham New York Washington Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Towa State Virginia

Eagles Keep Pace With Dallas Win

National Football League results highlight the Eagles beating the Cowboys 35 13 to stay in step with the Giants 37 21 over the Browns. Giants star Yelverton Tittle leads a 9 1 stretch while Green Bay edges 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

Cincinnati Royals Rally To Overtake Los Angeles

The Cincinnati Royals rallied to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 117-102 as they closed to one game and a half behind the Lakers and four games behind the top of the Western Division. Oscar Robertson sparked the comeback with outside shooting and a 46-43 lead midgame. Boston extended its Eastern lead with a 107-101 win over Detroit as Detroit faded in the fourth.

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

York Bruins top Northridge in 35 24 preview clash

York, Sheridan and Liberty Union won preview games Saturday night at Sheridan. Athens County Bruins led by Tom Bentley with 14 points toppled Northridge 35 24 as Bill Turnes paced Perry County in the other action with 12.

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

Athens Women Bowing Association Meeting Notices

The Athens Women s Bowling Association will meet at 7 30 tonight at Rollerbowl meeting room. All members urged to attend as upcoming tournaments will be discussed.

Athens Women's Bowling Association

Obscure local ad note lists shops and places in Athens area

Fragmented OCR shows several business names and venues in the Athens area including Kerr Hunter Hardware Den's Donut Shop Athens Pharmacy Stephenson Acct Fairview Drive In and H Brewer Co. Also mentions Blackmore's and Hunter Hardware. No clear event or outcome.

Kerr-Hunter Hardware den Athens Pharmacy Stephenson Fairview Drive-In H. Brewer Co Blackmore’s Hunter Hardware H, Brewer

Bribe Trial Opens Today in College Basketball Scandal

Aaron Wagman a 29 year old convicted football fixer faces trial in General Sessions Court on 37 counts of conspiracy bribery and attempted bribery tied to a college basketball fixing scheme. The grand jury indicted Wagman April 27 for paying about 14250 in bribes to multiple players to influence games.

New York Aaron Wagman General Sessions Wagman

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