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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1957
Page
10
The Cleveland Browns beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 as seven players were ejected in a late bench-clearing brawl. Browns substitutes and starters combined for a first half 17-0 lead, while Eagles struggles persisted in the exhibition season and regular games.
Ohio University Bobkittens drew with West Virginia Freshmen 12 to 12 at Parkersburg Friday night. Bob Harri son scored twice for OU while Bob Brooks Archibald and Dave Wagner directed the offense. West Virginia’s line struggled to contain OU’s backfield as OU sought revenge for last year’s defeat. OU finishes the season with Marshall Xavier Miami and Dayton remaining on the schedule.
Santa Monica Calif Alphonse Halimi begins weigh down to meet Raul Raton Macias in a nationally televised 15 round world bantamweight title bout at Wrigley Field on November 6 Halimi is Europe’s 118 pound king while Macias is regarded as champ by Mexico and the American National Boxing Assn
NFL Western Division results show Baltimore defeating Green Bay 45 to 17 and San Francisco 21 to 17 over Chicago. Detroit edged Los Angeles 10 to 7. Sunday games include Baltimore at Detroit and Chicago at Washington among others. NBA exhibitions feature Boston edging New York 102 to 100.
Johnny Unitas, 24, directed the Baltimore Colts to a 45-17 win over Green Bay after a 38-point second half in Milwaukee. He threw two TDs, raising his season total to eight. Detroit beat Los Angeles 10-7, San Francisco upset the winless Bears 21-17, Giants edged Washington 24-20, and the Steelers defeated the Cardinals 29-20.
Chicago bears drop their third straight after a contentious late flag. George Halas alleges an illegal out of bounds by R C Owens, while Vic Zucco and officials dispute the claim. Halas remains hopeful despite criticism.
The Athens Country Club hosted its annual Pro-Member Golf Tournament in sunny conditions. Don Finsterwald, OU graduate and top money winner, shot 67 to take low pro honors, with Karl Holden at 71. In Best Ball Foursome, Harold Mizer and partners posted 56 to win, while Littler Gardner Shephard Ward and others tied in Best Ball Twosome with 61.
The Industrial League results show Kee TV cp tees 17 3 and Beasley and Mathews 14 6 with Ted Williams Plumbing at 10 9. Results this week include Athens TV 4 Telephone Co 0 and Beasley and Mathews 4 Cussins and Fearn 0. Top bowlers include Berg, Wiles, Gaskins, SACO, and Leffler with high series totals.
Ohio University opens its basketball season prep under Coach Jim Snyder. Tenacious rebounding and height boost the squad as eight lettermen return including guards Larry Williams and Bob Anderson and center Dave Scott. Captain Parkersburg, W. Va., veteran forward Ford Moore among Bobcats threats.
Washington State and Oregon meet in Pullman as the Pacific Coast race narrows for the Rose Bowl spot. Oklahoma remains top in the AP poll after a close win over Texas, while Michigan State edges toward the national title with a 35-6 romp over Michigan.
Denison University strengthened its hold on the Ohio Conference lead with a 20-13 victory over Wooster, running its record to 4-0. Bowling Green tied Western Michigan 14-14 in the Mid-American opener as Ohio colleges prepare for a week of interstate clashes.
Area hunters may start bow and arrow deer season on October 15 under District Supervisor Everett Ridge. A $5 hunting permit is required and can be obtained at the Natural Resources building on E State Street. Deer season ends December 31 with grouse, waterfowl and merganser seasons detailed.
Ohio State defeated Illinois 21 to 7 while Central State and West Virginia State tied 7 7. Bowling Green and Western Michigan tied 14 14. Capital beat Kenyon 42 0. John Carroll beat Wayne 19 0. Denison topped Wooster 20 13 Heidelberg beat Wabash 21 13. Ashland edged Ohio Northern 51 14. Wittenberg won 33 7 over Muskingum. Case Tech and Wash U Jefferson tied 0 0. Oberlin and Allegheny tied 14 14. Cincinnati defeated Xavier 23 14. Otterbein 6 Mount Union 0. Marietta 27 Hiram 13. Harvard 14 Ohio University 7. Boston College 41 Dayton 14. Western Reserve 13 Buffalo 6. Western Kentucky 9. Youngstown State 39 Baldwin Wallace 7. Marshall 14 Toledo 7. Bluffton 26 Wilmington 14. Akron 20 Ohio Wesleyan 6.
Maurice Richard scores his 32nd hat trick and 497th goal leading Montreal to a 6 0 win over Detroit Red Wings. Boston defeats New York Rangers 3 1 as Bruins extend unbeaten streak.
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes plans to show film of past losses to prepare for the Indiana game. He cites a 32 10 defeat as a benchmark and mentions Indiana’s rough slate this season against Michigan State Notre Dame and Iowa.
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