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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1957

Page

12

Weekend college football picks cross country borders

Harold Claasen’s New York column lists weekly results with many Big Ten and non conference matchups. He highlights Iowa over Wisconsin as a homecoming test and notes other games including Michigan State over Purdue and Texas A&M over Texas Christian while weaving light humor about smoking and commentators.

Harold Claassen New York Michigan State Purdue Spartans Michigan Illini Minnesota Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Big Ten Hawkeyes Randy Duncan Oregon State UCLA

Indians Face GM Decision as Hank Greenberg Vies to Stay

Cleveland sports writers predict Hank Greenberg will be fired as Cleveland Indians general manager or face removal after eight years in the role. Directors of the club vote today on his future amid plummeting wins and a risk of moving the franchise. Greenberg defends his record while experts say a change is needed to win back fans and stabilize the team.

Cleveland Hank Greenberg Cleveland Indians Indians Minneapolis Greenberg Kerby Farrell Gordon Cobbledick the Plain Dealer Cobbledick

MSU Tops Nation In Rushing And Offense

Michigan State leads major colleges in total offense and rushing per NCAA figures, pacing the nation as undefeated with 506 yards per game combined. Walt Kowalczyk stars for the Spartans as Iowa and Wisconsin trail in Big Ten rushing and scoring averages.

Michigan State Big Ten Iowa Wisconsin State Minnesota Hawks Badgers Iowa City Utah Spartans Rice Army Oklahoma

Notre Dame Baby Brothers Born on Christmas Day

Bronko Nagurski Jr the Notre Dame junior right tackle and Bob Schultz the sophomore center were both born December 25 1937 making Christmas babies for the Fighting Irish.

Bronko Nagurski, Jr Notre Dame Bob Schultz

Promising Bobkittens Host Miami in Ohio Stadium Tilt

Ohio University frosh football aims to repeat an upset form as the Bobkittens travel to Ohio Stadium to meet Miami at 3 30 p m Friday. Bobkittens tied West Virginia 12 12 in an opener, outplaying higher ranked Mountaineers and showcasing a strong run game led by Bob Harrison.

Ohio University Bobkitten Miami Ohio Stadium Redskins Oxford Bobkittens West Virginia Parkersburg Bobbittens Mountaineers George Washington University VPI

Injuries Force OU to Alter Lineup in Miami Showdown

Ohio University faces Miami University with an injury depleted lineup expected to shuffle backfield starters. Quarterback Gabe Desantis, Tim Behrendt, and Tom Redman may join Larry Buckles as the starting unit, replacing injured peers from Harvard game. End Bill Garrison and Tackle John Yates also hurt as OU aims to end a three game skid against the Redskins.

Carroll Widdoes Gabe Desantis Tim Behrendt Tom Redman Larry Buckles Chuck Stobart Les Carney Jim Hilles Harvard Dave Kuenzli Frank Dunigan Lakewood Hilles

Williams Knocks Out Holman In Houston Bout

Houston light heavyweight Cleveland Williams 208 pounds stopped Johnny Holman 205 in Houston contest. In Minneapolis Joe Schmolze and Walcott Jackson fought to a draw, six rounds.

Houston Tex Cleveland Williams Johnny Holman Chicago Minneapolis Joe Schmolze Walcott Jackson Drew

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