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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1956
Page
10
The Associated Press poll shows Michigan State narrowing Oklahoma’s lead with a 53-6 win over Indiana while Oklahoma beats Texas 45-0. MSU’s push comes from bet on schedule over statistics as they gain 95 points, narrowing the gap before Notre Dame confrontation.
A confidential Big Ten study led by Tug Wilson criticizes work-aid programs for athletes as hypocrisy and deceit and warns of a possible farm system between colleges and professional sports. The report details rising subsidies from 1948 to 1955, recruitment visits, and alumni-backed outreach, urging rules changes at the conference’s December meeting.
Ohio Universitys cross country team heads to Columbus Friday to meet Ohio State led by Frank Nixon who seeks the teams first win after a 26 31 setback to Morehead State. Jack Blackburn tops Ohio State in the 10 000 meter field during summer trials.
The Sporting News selection of the major league All Star team shows the American League took seven of 11 spots. Polling 211 Baseball Writers Association members, the lineup includes Ted Kluszewski first base Nellie Fox second Harvey Kuenn short Ken Boyer third Ted Williams Mickey Mantle Hank Aaron in the outfield with Billy Pierce Whitey Ford Don Newcombe as pitchers and Yogi Berra as catcher.
The North Carolina State football squad announces the return of 20 lettermen for the 1956 season. The group includes key veterans expected to boost the team's performance as coachings and schedules are set for the coming year.
In New York Garnett Hart, 146, from Philadelphia stopped Earl Dennis, 14344, from New York. Providence results show Vince Martinez, 153 percent, Paterson, New Jersey, stopping Rinzi Nocero, 158 percent, Brooklyn. In Monroe Louisiana Clarence Cook, 155, Bastrop, Louisiana, outpointed Del Flanagan, 156, St. Paul, Minnesota, over ten rounds.
A 60 mile endurance horse ride over two days is set for Oct 20 and 21 at the Logan Ohio Hocking County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Arabian Horse Association of Ohio and the Ohio Valley Horsemen's Association, the event uses a point system with 60 percent on horse condition and 40 percent on time.
Ohio University basketball opened 1956-57 drills with 18 candidates, including seven veterans and five likely sophomores. Captain Fred Moore leads a senior contingent with Sifft Pell Peters Tudor Williams Grooms and others. First cuts planned in two weeks. team features more size and pivot offense as they prepare for a Dec 4 opener vs Marietta in Athens.
Bowling Green and Miami share the Mid-American Conference lead as they seek their third league win. BG, 5 0 in season play, faces Toledo on the Rockets home court while Miami aims for another victory. Western Michigan plays a single non-conference game at Washington or St. Louis, building on its earlier win over Toledo.
Bowling team schedule shows SS Res game set for Monday night with anticipated matchup and venue details. Other squads may be listed for nearby dates, reflecting a busy week in local bowling standings and minor league action.
The Glass City eleven aims to rebound after a 26-15 upset at Western Michigan. Miami of Ohio battles Toledo rivals as the Redskin mentor Johnny Pont pushes reserves while Miami edges Marshall 21-14 to move past the Falcons. Kent State trips 32-13 after leading 13-13 at halftime. Marshall hosts Kent State in a key conference test.
Trophies will be awarded to top point winners tonight at ceremonies for area horsemen at Albany High School. The event begins at 8 p.m. Points are earned by participation in a series of horse shows held throughout the summer. Top point winners are declared champions of their classes.
Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees and Lew Burdette of Milwaukee won the major league earned run titles for 1956. Ford led the American League with an ERA of 2.47 and Burdette topped the National League at 2.71. Both earned their first ERA championships.
Cincinnati Redlegs announce the purchase of John Brechin a 26 year old right handed pitcher from Nashville. Brechin won 11 games and lost 10 last season in 35 appearances after being discharged from the Navy last February and training with Cincinnati in the spring.
HONOLULU Brooklyn’s Don Newcombe allowed three runs in the second inning on a double a single and a homer as Hawaii Red Sox fell to the Dodgers 7 3 in 10 innings Newcombe lasted four innings before exiting with the loss in a semipro contest marked by offense from Hawaii Newcombe struggled similarly against the Yankees in prior showings.
Chicago sighted news that Floyd Patterson and Archie Moore will clash for the vacant heavyweight title at Chicago Stadium on November 10. The International Boxing Club announced the bout and said financial terms will be finalized at a formal ceremony in Chicago next week.
Providence report states Al Weill former pilot of Rocky Marciano becomes manager for Claude Chapman New England heavyweight titlist. Chapman debuts under Weill against Bob Satterfield in Rhode Island Auditorium on November 12 in Providence.
The Baltimore Orioles have given Paul Richards an extended lease on the team's managerial role in Baltimore, confirming his continued leadership through another season.
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes warned of a tough test for the Buckeyes as they prepare for Penn State, noting the Lions are a strong defensive unit with nine of 11 seniors. He discussed potential lineup changes due to injuries to ends Kriss and Brown and the possibility of Hubert Bobo shifting to the backfield with Billy Michael moving to end.
Canton McKinley dominates the Associated Press high school football poll with 427 points for a 15th straight week atop the ranking. Massillon trails with 346, while Fremont Ross, Cleveland Shaw, St Ignatius and Ursuline round the top five amid northern-team strength and several changes in the lower ranks.
Freshman coach Frank Richey weighs first three units as Ohio Wesleyan clash nears on October 22. With a 65 man squad in intra squad drills the ends and fullbacks remain unsettled while Tom Krat Jerry Kreiger and others duel for spots. Bob Wisniewski Tom Krat and Jerry Kreiger noted for passing and ground game potential.
Mike Fetchick shot a six under par 66 to win the Western Open top prize of 5000 dollars in a playoff with Jay Herbert Doug Ford and Don January who shared 2000 dollars each.
The Pomeroy Gun Club was issued a non profit corporation charter by Secretary of State Ted W. Brown. Located about five miles north of Pomeroy on Route 33, the club is organized as Pomeroy Gun Club, Inc. Its principal office is in Pomeroy and incorporators are Ralph Gilmore Harold Smith C. C. Keebaugh I. R. Karr Jr. and Alfred Elberfeld, all of Pomeroy.
Southeastern Ohio opens the waterfowl season Monday through December 22. Ducks coots geese and mergansers may be hunted during the 70 day period with limits on geese and hooded mergansers. Wood ducks have no season. Duck stamps required. Hours are dawn to dusk and licenses stamps available at post offices.
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