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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1955

Page

16

Jackson Takes SECUL Lead With 10-0 Win Over Logan

Jackson Ironmen defeated Logan Chieftains 10-0 on the Logan field in a game postponed from Friday. Jackson dominated with 264 yards to Logan’s 75 and forced two fourth-quarter safeties. Williams 72 yards and Hensley 130 led Jackson, while Logan’s offense managed only seven incompletions on seven attempts.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Jackson Chieftains Ironmen Chiefs Williams Hensley Johnson Malone Powers Jack Dexter Dick Owens Robinson Jim St. Clair Sam Turk Athens Wellston Nelsonville Lawrence Williams Wayne Hensley Chieftain Messenger Sportsphoto

McKinley Bulldogs Rally Past Massillon In AP Poll Shakeup

Canton McKinley, under coach Wade Watts, leapfrogged Massillon in the AP poll after routing Lincoln 74-7 while Massillon beat Lincoln 45-7 two weeks earlier. The era rivalry hinges on their Nov. 19 clash as McKinley gains 74 points to Massillon’s 20, with Benedictine dropping and East Liverpool rising in a wide, stat-filled roundup.

Columbus Bulldogs Canton McKinley Wade Watts Massillon Associated Press Tom Harp Tigers Scribes Massillons Lincoln Cincinnati Elder Stark County Tangle The Marbles Cleveland Benedictine Youngstown East Youngstown Woodrow Wilson Benedictine

Wolverines Rise To No 1 In AP Football Poll

Michigan climbs to the top of the Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 1948 while Maryland drops to runner up. Oklahoma holds third place as Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, Wisconsin, Texas Christian, Navy, UCLA and West Virginia follow in a shaken ranking.

Michigan Associated Press Maryland Terrains Army Wolverines Wolverine Wake Forest Army Machine Oklahoma Stre Dame Georgia Tech Wisconsin Texas Christian Navy UCLA West Virginia Aioarneoerenee Notre Dame MOU West Va Duke Washington Colorado Kentucky The

Veteran Graham Tops NFL Passing In Early Release

In the NFL season’s first stat release veteran Otto Graham leads as top passer with 26 completions in 41 attempts for 393 yards and two touchdowns while rookie Alan Ameche leads rushers with 62 carries for 404 yards. The New York Yankees drew 1,490,136 fans at Yankee Stadium this year, up from 1,475,171 in 1954.

Philadelphia Cleveland Otto Graham Bert Bell Alan Ameche Wisconsin Graham Paul Brown Otto Vmeeche New York Yankees Yankee Stadium

Kent State Faces Tough Bobcats in Homecoming Clash

Ohio University coach Carroll Widdoes said Kent State, coming off a 33-2 win over Baldwin Wallace, is as tough as the 1954 Kent team that won eight or nine games. He noted Kent's strong schedule and Ohio’s homecoming game, with OU leading the MAC after three straight victories. Widdoes plans no lineup changes as OU prepares twin offense and interchangeable units against Kent State.

Ohio University Carroll Widdoes Kent State Bobcats Kent Golden Flashes Baldwin Wallace Bowling Green Dayton Widdoes Ohio Stadium Ohio Flashes Youngstown Marshall Toledo

Belpre Leads District Scoring as Snyder Tops List

Belpre dominated the district high school scoring parade after a 52-0 win over The Plains. Fullback Bill Snyder scored three touchdowns and two extra points for 20 points to lead the top scorers, with Point Pleasant’s Dick Herrig close behind. Rutland’s Jim Cremeans and Harold Carson also ranked high with 48 and 42 points respectively as Belpre and Rutland continued undefeated.

Loop Belpre Bill Snyder Upper Willard Dan Patchett Roger Boyle Tony Price Portsmouth Trojans Ohio Sandusky Fremont Tim Johnson Alliance Barberton Magics Springfield Tallmadge Larry Falcone Akron East Plains Snyder Point Pleasant Dick Herrig Jim Cremeans Rutland Harold Carson Ed Wilcoxen Roger Eppel Eastern Larry Hughes Athens Gary Bohyer Nelsonville Pat Eads Ed Carpenter

Top Ten Ohio Football Polls Show Leaders and Scores

Ohio high school football ranked by 33 editors with Mansfield noted 3-1 alongside top teams Canton McKinley Massillon East Liverpool Springfield Hamilton Dayton Roosevelt Youngstown East Toledo Devilbiss Columbus East Mansfield and a long list of others. The poll details first place votes, total points, and 4-0 records for most top teams with several near-misses and wide scoring differentials.

Tories McKinley Columbus East Columbus South East Liverpool Steubenville Central Catholic Hamilton Cincinnati Parcell Mansfield Tygers Warren Springfield Middletown Dayton Roosevelt Dayton Toledo Devilbiss Toledo Macomber Columbus Ohio Pol Canton McKinley Massillon Sain Youngstown East Cleveland Benedictine Jackson Carrollton Logan Akron East Youngstown Ursuline Shelby Lorain Campbell Memorial Canton Lehman Sebring Xenia Central Upper Sandusky Alliance Sandusky Athens Fremont Ross Jackson (Stark Youngstown South Troy Coal Grove Girard Aquinas Brookfield Canton Timken Toledo Liberty & Oak Hill Bellvue Ci Purcell Belpre Buchtel Cleveland Rhodes Grandview Rutland Bridgeport Akron South Clay Cincinnati Withrow Dillonvale Lisbon Copley Xenia Woodrow Wilson Marion Franklin Cincinnati St. Xavier Nelsonville Pomeroy Canton South Steubenville Central Gahana Lincoln Cincinnati Roger Bacon Louisville Norton Urbana Akron North Cincinnati Elder Mentor Mogadore Portsmouth Rossford Columbus Academy Cincinnati Greenhills Shaker Heights

Cubs Acquire Three Players From Dodgers and Des Moines

Chicago Cubs purchased first baseman outfielder Frank Kellert from the Brooklyn Dodgers and two Des Moines players. Kellert hit .325 in 39 games for the Dodgers this season. The other two recruits are pitcher Gene Fudge and infielder Bob McKee. Fudge had a 16-10 record with a 2.28 ERA. McKee, Des Moines second baseman, hit .278 with 77 RBI and 14 homers.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Monay Frank Kellert Brooklyn Dodgers Des Moines Kellert Dodgers Cubs Gene Bob McKee Fudge McKee

Plains Association To Meet At High School Tonight

The Plains Athletic Association will meet at 7 p.m. today at the high school. A delegation will inspect lights and other equipment at Edwards softball field outside Nelsonville.

The Plains Athletic Association Association Edwards Softball Field Nelsonville

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