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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1953

Page

25

Gallipolis Beats Pomeroy 38-6 In SECA Showdown

Gallipolis defeated Pomeroy 38-6 at Memorial Field as Dan Beachout rested for a Jackson clash. Key scores included Nibert Duncan Vaughan and Carr with Phillips adding late scores, while Preston added a 2 yard TD sneak and Smith delivered a dropkick extra point.

Preston Russy Smith Gals Pomeroy Cedar St Blue Devils Vaughan Dave Duncan Buddy Preston Bill Carr Earl Winters Lewis Phillips Fred Werry Jack West Sheridan Gene Mitch Jim Hamilton Donald Grueser Carr Gallipolis Nibert Duncan Phillips Smith

Wildlife Rules Limit Trapping Edges City

Ohio Division of Wildlife enforces rules restricting fur trapping before December 1 and bans traps on roads and paths near homes. Prohibitions include tagging traps with user information and limiting raccoon opossum takings to set dates. The text also recounts a High School football game where Jackson beat Middleport 28 14 with key plays and player lineups.

Ohio State Division of Wildlife

City Volleyball Loop Opens First Round

Athens YMCA announces four teams in the City Volleyball Loop with opening rounds set for Wednesday 7:30 to 9:30 PM at the Athens west side gymnasium. Pro teams led by Br C F Jiwiden and Dr Robert E Main. Faculty led by Harry Crewson. Business Men led by Fred Swearingen. YMCA led by Clair Berry who directs the program.

Athens Ymca Athens West Side Gymnasium Br. C

TCU Seaves Michigan State comeback in fourt quarter

Evan Slonac of St Michaels Pennsylvania scored the tying touchdown and booted the decisive extra point as Michigan State overcame a 14 point halftime deficit to defeat Texas Christian 26 to 19 in East Lansing. TCU led 43 7 at halftime and 41 9 at one point in the final period.

East Lansing Mich Evan Slonac St. Michaels Michigan State Texas Christian

OU Yearlings In First Test

Ohio University's Freshman squad held a scrimmage on the athletic field in game conditions as the Bobkittens prepare to open the season at West Virginia. Offense lagged behind a defense that was ahead due to two weeks of practicing opponents’ plays against the varsity.

Fisher Jackson Dick Vaugh Ohio University Bobkittens West Virgia Frank Richey Fresh Richey Bobcats Whites Reds

California Tromps Pennsylvania 40 to 0 in grid clash

Philadelphia reports a fast California football team led by Paul Larson defeated Pennsylvania 40 to 0. The game was tied at the outset before California pulled away, with Jerry Drew scoring a 91 yard kickoff return style TD in the final period.

Philadelphia WPI California Paul Larson Pennsylvania Jerry Drew L Ead

Wellston Rolls Past Nelsonville in Southeast Ohio Showdown

Wellston's Golden Rockets defeated Nelsonville 49-19 behind quarterback Pete Patterson who threw four touchdowns and rushed Wellston to a fourth straight win and second in the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League. Patterson connected on seven of 11 passes before leaving the game in the third quarter.

Jack Gilbert Wellston Pete Patterson Golden Rockets Nelsonville Greyhounds Rockets Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Patterson Greyhounds Gary Border Mike Massie Dwane Kriebel Nelsonville Harold Vickers Vickers Massie Bob Pack Gary Bohyer Mark Shelton I. Pack Border Kriebel Lafe Jennings

Tomcat Gridders Top Rosecrans Bishops 30–7

Gigaster star Tomcat fullback drove the offense scoring a 52 yard TD and a 4th quarter plunge as Glouster beat Zanesville Rosecrans 30–7. Jewell and Mattingy contributed late drives while Rosecrans failed to score until the final period.

Rosecrans Brearn Wine Zanes Jlu Chuck Mattingy Posecrans Ron Jewell

Notre Dame grid squad features veteran ex-service man

In the 1932 33 season the American Boy Congress sanctions tally rose to 2 up from 3 44 the prior year. Sophomore Pat Biscegha, 23, is the oldest Notre Dame football member and the only ex service man on the squad. The lineup lists Rosecrans, Glouster, and others with Bryon Schoeman Eckenstkemper and more in the backfield and trenches.

American Boy Congress Pat Biscegha Notre Dame

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