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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1952

Page

8

Bobcats Prep for Kent State Clash After Win Over Western Reserve

Ohio University fans watch as the Bobcats, 22 7 victors over Western Reserve, prepare for a top MA play against Kent State. Coach Carroll Widdoes notes offense still needs polish despite standout play by Casto Frederick and backfield threats Skipton Ascani Jackson.

Cleveland Ohio University Bobcat Ohio Kent State Golden Flashes Kent Miami Baldwin-Wallace Flashes Yellow Jackets Sting Western Michigan Western Reserve Bowling Green Trevor Rees Cincinnati Bearcats Carroll Widdoes Red Cat Wid Widdoes Casto Frederick Don Eskey Bill Haffner Dick Phillips Chuck Skipton Bill Bevan Charlie Ilson Tom Ascani Ted Jackson Skipton Ascani Jackson

Athens Sunday Mixed League Standings and Results

The Athens Sunday Mixed League standings list Beckleys leading with a 11-4 record and a .733 pace, followed by Nye Chevrolet at 10-6 and Pfeiffers at 9-6. Weekly results show Beckley defeating Nye Chevrolet 3-0, Fairview Drive-In beating Wash-A Teria 2-1, and Pfeiffers sweeping Krogers 3-0. Top bowlers feature C Widdoes, H Cornwell, R Gardner, D Merrick, and R Jones with scores varying across games.

W. L. Pet Beckleys Nye Chevrolet Pfeiffers Beckley Fairview Drive-In Wash-Ateria Krogers Wash-A Teria C. Widdoes H. Cornwell R. Gardner D. Merrick R. Jones

Umpire Dies After Syracuse Cornell Game

A 49 year old football umpire Raymond E. Kennedy of Lawrence Massachusetts collapsed with a heart attack shortly after officiating the Syracuse Cornell game here. He died after being carried from the field by medical staff.

Syracuse N.Y Cornell Raymond E. Kennedy Lawrence Mass

Hockey Sunday Scores From National League Showdowns

National Chicago blanked New York 2 0 while Montreal edged Boston 1 1 and Detroit beat Toronto 4 4 in a multi matchup Sunday hockey card.

Chicago New York Montreal Boston Detroit Toronto

Chauncey routs Belpre as Bobo stars in 33 7 win

Chauncey coach Bill Smith saw the Blue Devils beat Belpre 33 7 in Mari etta Stadium. Hubie Bobo powered the attack with 27 points including an 86 yard TD run and 348 rushing yards on 43 carries while topping the game. Roger Robinson led Belpre with strong offense and defense as Chauncey improved to 16 0.

Bill Abdella Marietta Chauncey Bill Smith Blue Devils Buckeye Belpre Marietta Stadium Hubie Bobo Carl Smith Washington Court House Bobo Blosser Matheny Hard Fighting Eagles Ray Tucker Roger Robinson Harry Gorby Tucker Gorby Robinson Golden Eagles Eagles Monte Robinson Blue Devil Terry O’nail Chauncey Nine Eddie Abdella Belpro Airways Jim Patterson Patterson Abdella O’nail Dick Robinson Chaunceyard the Devils Clarence Willis Dave Cline

49ers Blank Detroit 28 to 0 in NFL Week Action

San Francisco dominated Detroit 28-0 as Hugh McElhenny and Joe Perry led the ground game behind a stout defense. New York Giants beat Cleveland 17-9 to move into first in the American Conference, with Ray Poole and Tom Landry keying the rally.

NEW York New York Giants San Francisco 49Ers Giants Cleveland Browns 49Ers Detroit Lions Browns Cleveland Arnie Weinmeister Bill Albright Lou Groza Paul Brown Ray Poole Tom Landry Otto Graham San Francisco Lions Hugh McElhenny Washington Joe Perry Bob Williams Chicago Bears Dallas Texans Williams

Michigan State Extends 18-Game Football Victory Run

Michigan State stretched its win streak to 18 games after a 48-6 rout of Texas A and M. Notre Dame, Maryland, Georgia Tech also boast long unbeaten runs, while Ohio State upset Wisconsin 23-14 reshaping the Big Ten race. Purdue dominates the league with a 2-0 mark as Nebraska’s Bobby Reynolds exits injured.

Corrigan NEW York Princeton Spartans Michigan State Maryland Georgia Tech Texas A and M State Syracuse Penn State Purdue Indiana Notre Dame Marquette Pitt Biggie Munn Irish Panthers Navy Auburn California Southern California UCLA Wisconsin Ohio State Badgers Iowa Penn Quakers Dick Kazmaier Tigers Nebraska Bobby Reynolds Cornhuskers Kansas State Oklahoma Kansas

Brooklyn Pitching Sparked Hope as Hitting Faltered

In a Brooklynsian view, pitching carried the team while bats cooled. Joe Black’s 15 wins and clutch saves lead a staff with a 3.53 ERA and 773 strikeouts, as seven rookies combined for 57 of 96 Dodger victories and Gil Hodges faltered at key moments in the World Series.

New York Brooklyn Charley Dressen Joe Black Jim Konstanty Phillies Dodger Allan Roth Chuck Dressen Black Dressen

UC Bearcats Rally Past Musketeers 20-13 in City Showdown

Cincinnati UC surged late to edge intra-city rival Xavier Musketeers 20-13, overcoming a 14-13 deficit as the clock wound down. Baldwin Wallace beat Kent State 19-13 in Cleveland with Keils clinching on an 80-yard punt return. Miami of Oxford routed Western Michigan 55-6 in MAC action, piling up 424 rushing yards.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Xavier Musketeers Bearcats Cleveland Baldwin- Wallace Kent State Jim Keils Baldwin-Wallace Frank Roppolo Jim Tyree Tyree Keils Bill Palmer Chet Grob Roppolo Ed Hales Jim Cullom Bob Scott KSU Scott Frank Artino Oxford Miami University Western Michigan Redskins Miami Wooster-Muskingum Defiance Youngstown Baldwin Wallace Ohio U Findlay Ohio Bucks Ohioans Washington State Ohio State Toledo Akron Mount

Muskingum Routs Slippery Rock Behind Levinson Three TDs

Muskingum overwhelmed Slippery Rock College 27 to 6 as Ed Levinson scored two touchdowns in the second quarter. A 90 yard drive ended with Levinson catching a pass from freshman quarterback Dick Church for his second score. Church also threw two other TD passes.

New Concord Muskingum Slippery Rock Pa.) College Ed Levinson Dick Church Church

Baylor Upsets Little Rock in Razorbacks Offensive Show

Arkansas Razorbacks used varied offensive formations and hard running to topple Baylor Bears. The upset featured heavy ground play and strong line bursts as the Razorbacks broke through for a decisive score.

Baylor Little Rock Arkansas’ Razorbacks Eene Bears

Toledo Drives For Fourth Quarter TD To Edge John Carroll

Toledo covered 96 yards mostly on the ground to cut the lead in the fourth quarter. Gil Santoro finished the drive with a one yard plunge for the winning points after Toledo recovered a fumble at its own four yard line and clinched the score.

Toledo John Carroll Gil Santoro

Bowling Green Wins 21 14 Over Bradley in Peoria Showdown

Bowling Green capitalized on three Bradley fumbles to score twice in the first quarter and take a 14-0 lead. Bradley tied the game 14-14 late before BG recovered a Bradley fumble in the end zone for the decisive score in Peoria Stadium before about 4000 fans.

Peoria Ill Bowling Green Bradley Braves Ohioans

Nebraska Star Reynolds Injured in Kansas State Meet

All-America guard Bob Reynolds of Nebraska suffered a left shoulder separation in the second period of the Kansas State meet as his team contended for a victory in Lincoln Nebraska.

Reynolds Lincoln

Wesleyan Forfeit Gives Iowa Wesleyan 1-0 Victory

Dubuque coach Maco Mercer protested an official's decision vigorously and used profane language. Referee Francis de Reus ordered the game forfeited with 12 minutes left in the final period, Iowa Wesleyan led 7-0.

Mt, Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan Dubuque Maco Mercer Eferee Francis de Reus Mercer Wesleyan

Mc Grath Sets Record in 100-Mile Stock Car Race

Jack Mc Grath of South Pasadena wins the 100 mile AAA stock car race at Los Angeles County fairgrounds. His Hudson Hornet led from the 22nd lap and finished in 1 hour 59 minutes 59.11 seconds setting a new track record.

Pomona Calif Jack McGrath South Pasadena Los Angeles County Fairgrounds McGrath

Dr T H Morgan Wins 1952 Skyline Gun Club Championship

Athens physician Dr T H Morgan shot 94 of 100 to capture the 1952 Skyline Gun Club title on the windswept skeet course. He posted 49x50 in the first two rounds and was chased by runner up Frank X Rauch 91x100 with class winners in B C D and E divisions. Brassards were awarded to the Tri City championship team and numerous club members.

Skyline T. H. Morgan Gordon K. Bush Skyliners Dr. Morgan Skyline Club D. R. Zenner Charles Woodworth Frank X. Rauch Howard Mills Messenger Sportsphoto Athens Rauch Ed Wade Paul Ullmark Byron Wolfe Wolfe Neil Mathews H. C. Musser Jim Boden Dick Wade James Wade Woodworth Chet Davis Mills Gordon Bush Tri-City Marietta Parkersburg Brassards Kenneth Begg Walter Musgrave C. N. Sanders Roger Connor Earl Davis Hayden Mc Caskill Kenner Bush Roger Jones

Albany Lions Clinch Ohio Valley Title With 16 4 Rout

Albany Lions defeat Reedsville 16 to 4 to win the Ohio Valley League baseball title in a three game playoff. Pitcher Ralph Nuzum allowed only four hits and 12 runs in the middle innings as Albany built a 12 run lead. Vid Cantor Dick Macak Jim Chenery and Myr Knowlton led the attack with timely hits. About 1200 fans watched the championship clinching win.

Albany Albany Lions Reedsville Ralph Nuzum Lion Nuzum Vid Cantor Dick Macak Jim Chenery Myr Knowlton Lions

Fairland High Gridder Dies of Game Injuries

James Carter an 18 year old halfback for Fairland high school died in Huntington West Virginia from brain injuries sustained in a football game Friday night against East Portsmouth in Chesapeake Ohio. He suffered the injury in the third quarter while making a tackle and was treated at a local hospital.

Huntington W. Va James Carter Fairland Carter East Portsmouth Chesapeake

College grid scores roundup

Georgetown Kentucky 33 over Wilmington 13. Washington and Lee 21 over Richmond. Texas Christian 47 crush Trinity 0. Hanover 18 beat Earlham 14. Indiana Central 7 defeated by Anderson 0. Coe 28 edged Wabash 27. Central State Ohio 14 over West Virginia State 10.

Georgetown Wilmington Washington & Lee Richmond Texas Christian Trinity Hanover Earlham Indiana Central Anderson Coe Wabash Central State Ohio West Virginia State

Pro Football Scoreboard Highlights Week Results

Cards beat Washington 38 17. Bears win over Chicago. Dallas 20 Los Angeles 30. Packers 28 Jets 17. Browns 9 Eagles 26. Steelers 21. 49ers 28 Lions 0.

Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Bob Walston Billy Cross Charley Trippi Washington Redskins Cardinals Washington Chicago Bears Dallas Los Angeles Green Bay New York Cleveland Pittsburgh San Francisco Detroit

Eight Ohio Teams Unbeaten and OU in Select Group

Ohio State hosts Washington State in a high profile intersectional clash as part of a weekend heavy with cross state games. Ohio U and Kent State lead the Mid-American while Wooster and Muskingum vie for the Ohio Conference top spot.

Ohio Columbus Ohio State Wisconsin Washington State Buckeye Ohio U Kent State Kent Wooster Muskingum New Concord Findlay Defiance Euncey

NCAA Group To Work On Television Policy

In Chicago two NCAA committees met to work on television policy and future plans. A four day policy review was anticipated along with discussion of post season competition and alleged NCAA rules violations by at least three member institutions.

Chicago Notre Dame NCAA

Brown Signs Five Year Deal To Stay With Browns

Paul Brown agrees to a five year extension with the Cleveland Browns. The new contract begins three and a half years after the current deal ends.

High School Grid Schedule Across SEC and MVL Leagues

Southeast Ohio schedules show Athens at Jackson Nelsonville at Gallipolis Logan at Wellston Buckeye League Rutland at McArthur Trimble versus Belpre at Marietta Chauncey at The Plains M M L at Glouster Roseville at New Concord Eyesville at Crooksville New Lexington at Dresden Caldwell at Philo Independent South Charleston at Point Pleasant Ravenswood at Wahama Pomeroy at Oak Hill.

Athens Jackson Nelsonville Gallipolis Logan Wellston Rutland McArthur Trimble Belpre Marietta Chauncey The Plains M&m Glouster Roseville New Concord Eyesville Crooksville New Lexington Dresden Caldwell Philo South Charleston Point Pleasant Ravenswood Wahama Pomeroy Oak Hill

Mulloy Captures Pan American Singles Championship

Gardnar Mulloy, 38, from Miami, wins the Pan American tournament singles title in Mexico City. He defeats Art Larsen in five sets after upset wins over Gustavo Palafox Feliximo Ampon and Vic Seixas to reach the final. Shirley Fry wins the women’s singles title over Thelma Long.

Mexico City Gardnar Mulloy Miami Fla United States Mulloy Art Larsen San Francisco Gustavo Palafox Mexico Felicisimo Ampon Philippines Vic Seixas Philadelphia Shirley Fry Akron Thelma Long Australia

Oklahoma Sophomore Buddy Leake Tops Nation in Scoring

New York reports Oklahoma sophomore Buddy Leake leads major college football with 46 points from three games. The six foot, 175 pound halfback has five touchdowns and 16 extra points.

New York Buddy Leake Oklahoma

Oklahoma fullback counter play praised by Norman coaches

Norman notes a fullback counter sequence on Oklahoma's offense with the quarterback, two halfbacks, and a pivotal handoff. Key blocks come from Center Tom Catlin and Guards Dick Bowman and Bob Gaut as Catlin and Bowman double-team a guard and Gaut clears the other. Catlin, a standout on these plays, is a 195-pound captain who plays both ways and often leads blocking against the middle guard.

Norman Okla NEA Oklahoma Tom Catlin Dick Bowman Bob Gaut Catlin Bowman Gaut

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Athens Messenger Clarke Field National Air Races George Roman Frank Baumholtz Howard Brinker AL @wielder Chauncey Rocks Willis Cline Taylor Tavan J. Russell Antle Robison Bailey L. Russell McKee McAffee O*nail Bennett Grady Randolph Mayne Averysman Emerick Luzader Koehnlein R. Robinson M. Robinson O'Neill Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Cardinals Los Angeles Rams Green Bay Packers Bob Waterfield Rams Waterfield Brooks By Frank Eck Gil Hodges Ferris Fain Hodges Jack Robinson Mickey Mantle Yankees Joe DiMaggio DiMage Johnny Neun Baltimore Leo Durocher Leo Durocher Chuck Cincy Downs Xavier Whips Broncos Rockets Edge Carroll Dr. T. H. Morgan Cops Barnhart Balderson Price Workman Fairland High Fritz Howell Bud Wilkinson Akron Falls West Virginia Tech
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