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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1953

Page

10

Ohio University Opens Two Game Set With Harvard in Cambridge

Ohio University tests its single wing against Harvard in Cambridge in a 2 p.m. kickoff at Soldiers Field. The Bobcats rely on returning backs Dick Clasby and John Culver while Harvard promotes a deep, soph-programmed line as Widdoes sticks with the starting OU lineup.

Ohio University Harvard University Cambridge Mass Dick Clasby John Culver Lloyd Jordan Clasby Harvard Bobcats Culver Crimson Ohio Clasby-Culver Jordan Columbus Boston Port Columbus Cleveland Northwest Territory Soldiers Field America Widdoes Toledo Bill Frederick Tom Ascani Charles Bell Ted Jackson Lou Sawchik Ron Foliano Bob Penrod John Schwab Sam Greiner Stan Maschino Lowell Anderson Ron Weaver Don Anderson Tom Lee Leon Wilson Ou-Crimson Football Digest Associated Press Columbia Navy Rutgers

Midwest Teams Brace For Rugged Weekend Card

The Midwest faces a slate of tough intersectional games as Notre Dame and Michigan State take on regional opponents. Ohio State visits California while Indiana meets USC and Iowa hosts Washington State. Michigan State and Notre Dame loom large as did Baylor Miami and UCLA Oregon Oklahoma Pittsburgh Fordham Syracuse. Penn tests Penn State in a wary clash with a 24 13 4 tie record.

NEW York Midwest Notre Dame Michigan State Ohio State Berkeley California Proving Bears Indiana Southern California Iowa Washington State Illinois Stanford Michigan Wolverines Tulane Southeast Army Northwestern Evanston Oklahoma Purdue Wisconsin Marquette Maryland Terps Clemson UCLA Oregon Pittsburgh Baylor Miami Georgia Tech Florida Southern Methodist Mustangs Fordham Detroit Syracuse Boston University Rice Cornell Boston College Louisiana State Georgia Texas A & M Wake Forest Villanova Harvard Ohio Mississippi State North Texas State Penn Penn State Quakers

McBees Snap Pin Deadlock In Thursday League

McBeesBowling team defeated Athens Office to seize undisputed first place with 12 points while Office holds 10. Ambassador beat Martins Heaters and Athens Machine beat Mathews Ashland 3-1. Top score 582 by Cagle for Ambassador and 543 by Sullivan for McBees.

McBee Athens Ambassador Martins Athens Machine Mathews Ashland McBees Tribe Sullivan C. Martin Cagle Amabassador Smith Machine McBride Mathews

Baldwin-Wallace Tackle Lou Cianetti Drafted Next Month

Cleveland sports brief reports that Lou Cian cutti, Baldwin Wallace tackle, will be drafted next month. The note confirms his college team and upcoming NFL selection.

Cleveland Lou Ciancutti Baldwin-Wallace

Widow Mathewson Helps Juvenile League End Season

The Christy Mathewson Juvenile Baseball League finished its season $14.60 in the red when a $25 check arrived from the pitcher’s widow. Mrs. Mathewson, now in Lewisburg Pennsylvania, began his sports career at Bucknell University and saw him die in 1925 at a sanatorium.

Saranac Lake N. Y Christy Mathewson New York Giants

OSU Favored By Two TDs Over Bears

Ohio State arrives as two touchdown favorites to face California at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley. Key Buckeyes passer John Borton leads a potent attack while Cal relies on Paul Larson and runners Al Talley and Don Marks to keep pace. Waldorf reshapes line to blunt OSU ground game.

Berkeley Calif Ohio State Buckeyes Memorial Stadium California Bears Michigan State San Francisco John Borton Cotton Davidson Baylor California Borton Indiana Lynn (Pappy Bears Oregon State Buckeye Herm Meister Waldorf Cal Don Harris

Records Fall at Lexington Grand Circuit Harness Meet

At Lexington trotting track two world records were equalled and four two minute miles posted during the Grand Circuit session. Tasse Hanover tied the two heat standard for pacing mares by winning the Reynolds Memorial in 1 58 4 5 and 1 59 with Harry Pownall aboard. H B Chief matched the gelding standard by winning the first heat of the Tattersalls pace in 1 58 3 5. Mighty Sun won the second heat in 1 59 and the third in 2 06 4 5.

Lexington Hanover Harry Pownall H. B. Chief Mighty Sun

Six holes in one recorded at D W Fields Golf Club

Six holes in one have been scored at the D W Fields Golf Club in Brocton Massachusetts this year. The Lions roster lists 15 players who previously played for other teams in pro football. Michigan State cross country teams have won four NCAA team championships. Georgia Tech line coach Ray Graves played two years of pro football with the Eagles.

D. W. Fields Golf Club Brocton Mass Detroit Lions Michigan State Georgia Tech Ray Graves Philadelphia Eagles

Browns keep rookie guard Donaldson for vital Chicago clash

Coach Paul Brown considered cutting Gene Donaldson after roster cuts but kept the rookie from Kentucky. An injury to Abe Gibron could elevate Donaldson as the Browns face the Cardinals in Chicago, with Brown downplaying Gibron's return and praising Donaldson's qualities beyond size.

Cleveland Paul Brown Gene Donaldson University of Kentucky Brown Donaldson Abe Gibron Cleveland Browns Chicago Cardinals Gibron Gene

High School Grid Card Matches For Saturday Action

High school games include Gallipolis at Middleport and Oak Hill at Jackson plus McArthur at Wellston Pomeroy at Athens Logan at Nelsonville Glouster at Philo Chauncey at Byesville and Rutland vs Alumni. College schedule lists Ohio U at Harvard and Ohio State at California with Parkersburg set for Chester vs Hannan.

Gallipolis Middleport Oak Hill Jackson McArthur Wellston Pomeroy Athens Logan Nelsonville Glouster Philo Chauncey Byesville Rutland Alumni Paden City Wahama Coalton Plains Point

Horses Run Slow at Lebanon Race Way

In Lebanon Ohio last night the trots and pacers posted times from 2 14 to 3 07 per mile. Anthony L.'s 2 10 2 5 to win the sixth paid $50 40 on a $2 bet. General Gallon took the feature pace in 2 08 and 2 07 in a two heat win. For est Short drove the winner owned by his brother Harry of Circleville.

Lebanon Ohio Lebanon Raceway Anthony L General Gallon Forest Short Harry Circleville

Limited Miami Tickets On Sale For OU Homecoming

Ohio University announces tickets for the Miami game in Ox ford on October 24 are available at the Men's Gymnasium ticket office. Jim Johnson, director, says limited supply on a first come basis. General admission for all OU home games except Kent State homecoming will move to reserved seating thereafter.

Ohio University- Miami Oxford Jim Johnson Miami Johnson Kent State

Smart Gains Court Order Against USTA

Judge William C. Bryant grants Wayne Curly Smart a temporary injunction blocking suspensions by the Michigan State Racing Commission and the United States Trotting Association. The ruling challenges pretrial actions and notes Smart was not at the track when alleged events occurred. The USTA had issued a year suspension, mirrored by Michigan and New York authorities, while Smart drives under temporary restraining orders.

Columbus Ohio William C. Bryant Wayne Curly Smart United States Trotting Assn Franklin County Common Pleas Court Michigan State Racing Commission USTA Man Smart Michigan William Knepper Smart Bryant Michigan Commission New York State Harness Racing Commission

Duke Blue Devils star Ace Parker tops scoring in 1935 36

Clarence Ace Parker, Duke University assistant football coach and head baseball mentor, led Duke teams in scoring in 1935 and 1936, highlighting his dual role and impact on the program.

Clarence Ace) Parker Duke Blue Devils

Navy's Longest Run Earned by Fred Franco Last Year

Navy halfback Fred Franco ran 56 yards against Columbia for the team's longest tally of the season. He finished the nine game slate with a net 691 rushing yards.

Fred Franco Columbia Navy

Logan Papooses Triumph Over Nelsonville Pups 14-0

Logan High School’s freshmen dominated early as the Papooses jumped to a 14 point lead and held off the Nelsonville Pups 14-0 on Logan field. Jimmy St Clair scored the first touchdown and added the extra point while Frankie McLaughlin and Larry Byrd contributed in the scoring drive.

Logan Papooses Nelsonville Pups LOGAN Logan High School Papooses Papoose St. Clair Larry Byrd Frankie McLaughlin McLaughlin Byrd Logan Field Rockets Wellston Chiefs Jack

Martinez Favored In St Nicholas Arena Bout

Vince Martinez of Patterson New Jersey is a 3 to 1 favorite to defeat Vinnie d Andrea of New York in an 10 round welterweight bout at St Nicholas Arena in New York tonight Starting at 10 p m EST the fight will be on ABC television and NBC nationwide telecast Him a strong favorite entering the bout with high expectations from boxing fans and bookmakers alike

Martinez St. Nicholas New York Vince Martinez Patterson N. J Vinnie d’Andrea St. Nicholas Arena ABC NBC

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