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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1958

Page

12

Bobcats top Flyers in windy Ohio clash with 27-8 win

Ohio U. shook off five Dayton fumbles and a windy day to upset the Flyers 27-8 as Bobcats Roll in a decisive second half. Bob Brooks led OU with 81 yards on 28 carries while Dayton struggled with turnovers and missed chances.

Ohio Bob Brooks John Dickason Bob Harrison Bobcats Flyers Bill Korutz Emil Karas Hess Brooks Winchester

Warren Harding Tops High School Poll

Warren Harding remains first after a 32-8 win over East Liverpool as Massillon moves into second with a 19-0 victory over Benedictine. The AP poll lists Springfield, Marion Harding, and other top teams with shifting spots following weekend results.

Warren Harding Fritz Howell Columbus Ohio Cleveland Benedictine Bengals Massillon Associated Press Weekly Elyria Toledo Libbey Libbey Lima Marion Harding East Liverpool Ed Massillon Alliance Youngstown Ursuline Cleveland Cathedral Latin Cleveland East Warren Windup Cathedral Latin Springfield Wildcats W-L-T Cleve BE Cavers Pine Young

Braves Penalized After World Series Fallout

Milwaukee Braves faced unprecedented fines as 22 players and star Ryne Duren faced penalties from Commissioner Ford Frick following a controversial World Series incident. Duren received $250, while players were fined $50 each for the team’s off field actions during the tense finale.

Duren Braves Ford Frick Frick New York Yankee Charlie Berry Johnny Logan Commissioner

Army Tops AP National Football Poll After Notre Dame Win

Army rose to No. 1 in the AP national rankings after a 14-2 victory over Notre Dame. Auburn held second with Auburn receiving 54 first place votes and 1,434 points to Army’s 77 first place votes and 1,611 points.

NEW York Associated Press Notre Dame Army Auburn Oklahoma Texas Pittsburgh Michigan State Navy Michigan LSU Miami Ohio State Illinois Wisconsin Clemson Mississippi Louisiana State Iowa Oregon Houston Southern Methodist Northwestern Florida Texas Christian

Indians in Move Debate Looms Over 1959 Season

Cleveland Indians board of directors may decide next week whether to relocate the club after attendance tumbled from a 1948 peak of 2,420,627 to 662,804 in 1958. Owner Daley says offers from Minneapolis and Houston are possible, with a Oct. 31 deadline for minor league territory and two thirds AL approval needed for any shift.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians William R. Daley Minneapolis Houston Daley

Ford claims second AL ERA title in 1958 season

Yankees lefty Whitey Ford topped the American League with a 2.01 ERA for 1958, the second such crown of his career and fifth in seven years by a Yankee pitcher. He went 14-7 in 29 starts, with seven shutouts despite a sore arm late season. Stu Miller led the National League with 2.47 ERA for the Giants.

NEW York Whitey Ford New York Yankees Ford Associated Press Stu Miller San Francisco Giants Srvice St. Louis Cards Philadelphia Phils Billy Pierce Chicago White Sox Detroit Frank Lary Baltimore Jack Harshman Billy O'Dell Miller

Freshmen Tryout Set For Ohio University Swim Team

Ohio University coach Bob Bartels announced that all freshmen interested in trying out for the Bobcats should report today at 4 p.m. in the Natatorium. The varsity has been training there for about two and a half weeks.

Ohio University Bob Bartels Ohio U

Minneapolis Tops Detroit In High Scoring Affair

The Minneapolis team defeated Detroit 117 to 102 in a dynamic game. The scoring spread showed strong performances from both sides as the crowd witnessed a fast paced clash.

Minneapolis Detroit Boston Cincinnati

Australians Grab 1st Golf Title at St Andrews

Australia wins the Eisenhower Trophy after an 18 hole playoff with the United States at St Andrews Old Course. Peter Toogood Bruce Devlin Bob Stevens and Doug Bachli counted for the Aussies while Charlie Coe Billy Joe Patton Frank Taylor and Bill Hyndman led the U S effort. Australia total 222 to USA 224 after 72 holes 918 strokes.

United States St. Andrews Australia Peter Toogood Bruce Devlin Bob Stevens Doug Bachli U. S Charlie Coe Oklahoma City Billy Joe Patton Morganton N. C Frank Bud) Taylor Pomona Calif Bill Hyndman Philadelphia

OU Hoopsters Begin Practice Amid Freshmen Astros

Ohio University to start basketball practice Wednesday with about 16 varsity hopefuls and numerous freshmen. Coach Jim Snyder, in his 10th season, plans three evening workouts weekly and two afternoon skull sessions during the first two and a half weeks. Returning lettermen include Co-Captains Bob Anderson and Dick Nerman along with Dave Scott Jerry Wolf Ver Lynn Witte Bob Gaunt Dale Bandy Bruce Johnson. Top sophomores Bunk Adams and Howard Jolliff plus other sophs vie for spots.

Ohio University Jim Snyder Snyder Bob Anderson Chillicothe Dick Nerman Springfield Dave Scott Canton Jerry Wolf Wapakoneta Verlynn Witte Cincinnati Bob Gaunt Dayton Dale Bandy Bruce Johnson Portsmouth Bunk Adams Toledo Howard Jolliff Bob Mattscheck Ron Ferlic Lorain Thurman Taylor Elyria

Browns' Jim Brown Dominates Early NFL Ground Gaining

Browns star Jim Brown leads the league in rushing through the first three games of 1958 with 482 yards on 75 carries averaging 6.4 yards per attempt and 160 yards per game as Cleveland stays undefeated. He eyes Steven Van Buren’s 1949 rushing record of 1146 yards.

Philadelphia Jimmy Brown Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Brown Browns Cleveland Steven van Buren Philadelphia Eagles Tom Wilson Los Angeles Bobby Mitchell Jon Arnett Eddie Lebaron Billy Wade Ray Berry Baltimore R. C. Owens John Crow Don Chandler New York Giants Sam Baker Washington

Bowhunters Plan Sunday Shoot at Athens Range

The Athens County Bowhunters Association hosts a ribbon and metal bow shoot at the Luhrig Road field range on Sunday. Registration ends at 9 a.m. with a one dollar fee. Spectators may attend.

Athens County Bowhunters Association Field Range Luhrig Rd

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