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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1952
Page
9
Ed Belsho notes the long standing Ohio University Reserve rivalry with 60 minute thrillers expected as about 6500 fans attend the 15th renewal. The piece recalls series highs including 1930 47 0 Reserve win and 1939 OU 14 12 upset, with key players and moments from prior games.
SEC slate features Middleport at Athens Logan at Gallipolis Jackson at Nelsonville and more. Buckeye League Rutland visits The Plains while Muskingum Valley sees New Concord at New Lexington Philo vs McConnelsville Glouster at Crooksville Dresden vs Caldwell.
In Detroit tonight Guinea Gold faces harness racing's money leader Good Time in the 10 000 Wolverine pace over two heats at the Wolverine Raceway oval. Good Time is unbeaten on the track while Guinea Gold holds all track records. Other entries include Dudley Hanover Donny Boy and Prince Adios.
Boxers Jersey Joe Walcott and Rocky Marciano fight promoters audit on Sept 23 remains unsettled as Philadelphia says promoter Herman Taylor provided correct ticket and gate figures, while Pennsylvania boxing commissioners back him. City revenue department rejects Taylor's tally.
Rocky Jones and Joey Klein won impressively on points in Akron and New York respectively while Ray Famechon kayoed Nello Barbadoro in Milan to claim the European featherweight title.
A spirited Ohio University Bobcat eleven led about 1500 migrating partisans north this afternoon for the 15th renewal of the cat series in Cleveland tomorrow afternoon.
The Bobcats seek their second straight MAC win as they travel to Clarke Field to face Western Reserve. Ohio has lost both games this season, while Reserve leads the series 7-6 in 13 prior meetings. The 1949 game was a 7-7 deadlock and Ohio last won in Cleveland in 1930 by 47-0. The 40-man squad left Athens at 1 pm and will stay at Tudor Arms in Cleveland, with plans to return after Saturday’s game.
Cleveland coach Paul Brown voiced deep concern as four regulars Ken Carpenter Dante Lavelli Harry Jagade and Derrell Palmer were sidelined with leg injuries. The Browns face the unbeaten New York Giants in a key Sunday game.
Brooklyn club president Buzz Bavasi says the front office has no plans to rush into trades after the World Series defeat to the Yankees. The question for 1955 is how to strengthen the defending NL champions without hastily selling off assets. Gil Hodges drew criticism for a hitless series showing as Brooklyn contemplates next year’s roster moves.
Chicago White Sox bought 26 year old first baseman Earl York from Cincinnati Reds. York, who hit .307 with 101 RBIs last season for Tulsa in the Texas League, was purchased Thursday for an undisclosed price.
The Detroit Red Wings opened the season with a 5 3 win over the New York Rangers after building a 3 0 lead in the first period. Chicago under new coach Sid Abel beat Montreal 3 2 in Montreal. Toronto and Boston schedule openings follow.
The Cincinnati Reds announced they obtained 26 year old catcher Dick Kinaman from Cleveland in a waiver deal that sent out fielder Wally Westlake. Kinaman previously played for Sacramento in the PCL Oklahoma City in the Texas League and Indianapolis in the American Association this past season.
Former Dayton star Don Meineke was selected to the College All-Star team to face the New York Knickerbockers at Madison Square Garden on a date set for October.
In Laramie Wyoming the play describes a chain of blocks designed to trap a charging defender. The passer fakes a throw to lure the tackle, then a fullback and quarterback trap him. The left end blocks the linebacker inside, the right guard blocks the outside back, and the right end blocks the safety.
Athens hosts Middleport and Nelsonville welcomes Jackson as 1 1 teams in SEC play. Nelsonville edged Wellston and Jackson upset Gallipolis. Gallians face must win to stay in title chase. Middleport aims to live up to expectations with coach David Winefordner leading Meigs County.
Rutland and The Plains meet tonight in Chauncey as part of the Little Buckeye League. The Plains Indians seek a second win following a 28 to 0 triumph over Belpre, while Rutland aims to rebound after prior results.
Charles Hall Jr of Rendville Ohio is a key tackle for the Second Marines intramural football league. The squad will face seven division battalions and regiments, with the winner meeting Force Troops Atlantic for the all camp trophy in mid November. Hubie Bobo leads state scorers with 124 points and is poised to top 700 career points.
Rocky Jones a little known heavyweight from Canton Ohio defeated Roland La Starza by unanimous decision over ten rounds at the Armory Akron drawing about 1400 fans. La Starza, third ranking contender for Mario's crown, was favored but failed to stop the upset.
Roy Campanella, Brooklyn's star catcher, may become the first Negro coach in major league baseball after his playing days. Dodgers owner Walter O Mally said he favors hiring Campanella as a coach in a few years, praising his intelligence and popular appeal.
Wisconsin seeks its first win in Columbus since 1918 as No. 1 ranked Badgers visit Ohio State. Ohio State leads series 11-6-3 amid strong offense but Wisconsin holds edge in rushing, passing, and defense through two 1952 games.
Wisconsin ranked No. 1 faces Ohio State in a top college football clash shaping the Big 10 race and Rose Bowl chances. The AP top team seeks another win as Princeton Penn, Texas Oklahoma, Maryland and Georgia Tech also loom in a packed schedule of league and intersectional games.
A field of 275 golfers opens the second round of the $7500 Northern California Reno Pro-Amateur. Ed Oliver of Lemont Illinois and Smiley Quick of Los Angeles shot 66s to lead, one stroke from the Washoe County Course record of 65 set by Ben Hogan. George Schneiter of Salt Lake City held 68 to lead.
Three Kansas State College football players were dismissed Thursday for taking part in a dormitory fight in which a student was severely injured earlier this week.
George Araujo ranked No 3 and Joey Brown of New Orleans meet in a 10 round lightweight bout at St Nicholas Arena tonight. Brown seeks NY debut after victories over Luther Rawlings and Arthur King. Araujo enters as the 7-5 favorite with NBC telecast starting at 10 p.m. EST.
The National Boxing Association says only four of the eight world champions are American and the U S may not improve its share. The NBA released its quarterly ratings noting Americans are "doing okay" among the top boxers.
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