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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1950

Page

10

Bobcats Prepare for Kent State After Perkins Injury

Ohio University coach Carroll Widdoes plans defense against Kent State’s split T after Rupel Perkins sustained a season ending leg break. Reserve’s Al Morhard impressed at quarterback as OU regroups with Haug and Anderson handling kicking duties and Don Eskey emerging as speed threat.

Bobcats Kent State Ohio University Carroll Widdoes Bobcat Golden Flashes Marietta Widdoes Ohio Reserve Rupel Perkins Bob Haug Tom Anderson

Finals Set Wednesday in Ohio Fox Hunters Field Trial

The 31st annual Ohio State Fox Hunters Association meet ends after four days. Finals begin at daybreak Wednesday on Coolville Ridge near Athens with eight judges and about 400 acres of woods. Five-state competitors chase a top dog as 39 derby and all-age dogs were eliminated so far.

Ohio State Fox Hunters Association Coolville Ridge Athens Roger Stone Lexington Mr. Fox Elmer Graver Cineias Ati John Hartley Lester Thompson Gallipolis Harry Dugan Gambier Marian Easterday Racine Norman Fisher Syracuse Red Bucy Waverly Clarence Richards Thurman Herman Davis Beaver Dan Griffith Oak Hill Ohio Division of Wild Life Dan C. Meek Coshocton State Fox Hunters Association East Bridge Athens County Farmers and Hunters Association

Frosh Eleven Prepping For UC Invasion Friday

Ohio U frosh football under coach Frank Richey regrouped after a mud soaked loss to Pitt. They prepare for Friday’s 3 p.m. clash at Cincinnati, with practice scaled back to intra squad drills and a potential midweek scrimmage.

Frosh Eleven Frank Richey Ohio U. Frosh University of Cincinnati Richey

Army Remains Top Eleven As Irish Drop From Big 10

New York reports Army holds the No 1 ranking as Notre Dame falls from the top 10 for the first time in years. Army earned 124 first place votes while Notre Dame, after beating Tulane 13 9, slipped to 11th as Purdue collapsed after an upset by Miami University Ohio. Oklahoma moved to second and SMU to third with many others in the Top 10.

Army New York Notre Dame Michigan West Pointers Associated Press Earl Blaik Black Knights Fighting Irish Skein Purdue Tulane Oklahoma Southern Methodist Texas Sooners Mustangs Oklahoma A & M Kentucky California Stanford Maryland Ohio State Washington Boilermakers Miami University of Florida

Mixed League In Deadlock Between Nye Chevrolet and Beckley Clothiers

Nye Chevrolet and Beckley Clothiers remained in a first place tie in the Mixed Bowling League. Edmond Efaw led the Chevies with a 548 series as they edged Jeiffer acne 2201 to 2140. The Clothiers scored 2246 for the night and defeated the Sixes twice, with Jack Daft posting 511 for the losers and Vi Widdoes adding 492 as Roger Deans led Team No. 4 with a 545.

Nye Chevrolet Beckley Clothiers Edmond Efaw Chevies Jeiffer Acne Bears Clothiers Neil Thomas Nelone Roger Deans David Strong

Boxing Roundup Highlights Wide City Wins

Sugar Ray Robinson stopped Joe Rindone in Boston. Rocky Graziano knocked out Pete Mead in Milwaukee. Bobby Bell outpointed Jimmy Rooney in New Haven. Billy Creech outpointed Carmen Jacobucci in Chicago. International League hockey Toledo beat Detroit Autos 6 2 and Grand Rapids defeated Detroit Hetlehe.

Boston Sugar Ray Robinson Joe Rindone Rocky Graziano New York Pete Mead Truman Ark New Haven Conn Bobby Bell Youngstown Ohio Jimmy Rooney Bridge Port Chicago Billy Creech Carmen Jacobuccci Cincinnati Toledo Detroit Autos Grand Rapids Detroit Hetlehe

Sectional Tourney Rep Expanded Under New Rule

C H Jones of Wellston announced at a SEC athletic control board meeting that counties with six schools will send two representatives to sectional tournaments next season. Previously only seven or more schools qualified for two teams. Class A and B district tournaments and Class B regional will again be held in Ohio University's gym.

C. H. Jones Wellston SEC Athletic Control Board Jones Area Cage Ohio U. Chemistry Ohio University

Redskins Drill for Butler Game After 35 0 Win

Oxford Miami Universitys Redskins piled up 421 yards in a 35-0 victory over Western Michigan and focus on end sweeps for Saturdays showdown in Indianapolis with Butler. Coach Woody Hayes cites blocked timing and assignment issues as the key weakness to fix before the rivalry renewal dating to 1918.

Oxford Miami University Redskins Western Michigan College Indianapolis Butler University Woody Hayes Hayes

Massillon Favored To Snare Third Straight Title

Massillon, led by Coach Chuck Mather, extended its win streak to five with a 29-7 victory over Alliance and topped the AP top 10 poll. The article notes Toledo Waite's upset rise, Barberton and Canton McKinley in the top ranks, and upcoming games including Massillon vs Mansfield and Barberton vs Canton Lincoln as the title race tightens across Ohio.

Columbus Chuck Mather Massillons Ohio Tigers Alliance Associated Press Mansfield Barberton Canton McKinley Toledo Waite McKinley Magics Canton The Aviators Canton Lincoln Massillon Toledo Waite Bulldogs Lincoln Youngstown Louisville Youngstown Boardman Boardman Leopards Jim Kennedy Zanesville Lash Newark Warren Harding Merriwell Campbell Memorial Adrian Castilla Glenn Ellison Middletown Middies Lima Central Portsmouth Sandusky Blue Fremont Ross Springfield-Hamilton Springfield Jim McDonald Barberton-Massillon Navy Massillon Canton McKinley Bill Hess Grandview Heights Trojans Cincinnati Central Vocational

Kell extends hit streaks in hot spring run

Detroit star George Kell sustained a 13 game hitting streak, then added a 20 game stretch after a 33 for 34 stretch in the American League. Kell boosted batting title momentum with consistent at bats and multiple streaks this spring.

George Kell Detroit

Willie Jones Hits Five Homers in First Ten Dodgers Tests

Willie Jones of the Phillies belted five homers in the opening ten games against Dodger pitching this season. Tommy Byrne, the erratic Yankee lefty, tied the single game record by hitting batters, after he struck four Athletics in a separate outing.

Willie Puddin Jones Phillies Dodger Tommy Byrne

Belpre 14 Parkersburg Little Reds shock 14-6 win

Belpre Eagles upset Parkersburg Little Reds 14 to 6 at Marietta Stadium. Freshman fullback Harry Gorby sparked the offense with a 7 yard run and key 30 yard pass setup, while Gentry added the clinching touchdown. Belpre claimed eight first downs to six for Parkersburg as the Eagles outgained them 130 rushing yards to 123.

Marietta Belpre High Golden Eagles Parkersburg W. Va Little R Reds Marietta Stadium Little Reds Belpre Harry Gorby Eagles Neil Flowers Tredway Gorby Ralph Gentry Bowersock Paydirt White Gentry Scor Charley Hill Reds Hill McIntire Morris Matheny Burl Moore Bernard Moore Sampson Mulligan Flowers Monroe Wolfe Evans Fisher Headley Yearago Wilson Deskins Campbell Beinn Cccundensee Oo Gentry

Buchtel Bruins Win Fall Baseball Crown Over Rome

Buchtel Bruins overcome Rome 13 to 5 in Athens County Fall League to claim a second straight fall baseball title. Roy Wright pitched six innings, striking out 12 with 19 walks as Buchtel rallied from a 5 3 deficit in the seventh inning. Wagner and McCombs led the offense with five hits combined.

Stewart Buchtel High Bruins Athens County Rome Buchtel Bruins Roy Wright Bruin Root Jack Wagner Jim McCombs Bert Barnes Wright Wagner Charles Warren Lloyd Marrimen Junior Sullivan Dave French Dick McDonald Frank Sullivan Dick Davis Bob Bunting Dean Williams Bill Hall Floyd Tennihill Goodfellow

Jesse Owens To Be Honored At Chicago Banquet

Jesse Owens, famed Ohio State athlete and 1936 Olympic sprint star, will be honored at a Chicago banquet tonight. The event, chaired by K. L. Wilson with committee member Ralph Metcalfe, honors his track achievements and current anti delinquency work in a Chicago program.

Chicago Jesse Owens Ohio State Ann Arbor Mich Berlin U.S Owens Ralph Metcalfe Marquette K. L Tug) Wilson Big Ten Sheraton Hotel Metcalfe The Illinois Atheltic Commission Dnner

Glouster Pip Standings in MEN'S LEAGUE at Wonder Bar

The Glouster Pip standings show teams like Jonas Insurance Buckeye Gem Coal Ogg Motor and Wonder Bar with records 7 5 3. Union Lunch and Hotel Bar compete on Tuesday through Thursday schedule. High team triple Jonas Ins 2555 high team single Wonder Bar 923 high individual triple W Chappele ar 594 high individual single R Stead ran 227 high avg bowler C Stephen son 1792.

Pet. Jonas Insurance Wonder Bar Mitel Bap Co Eccecces T Eenae Union Gee Ogg Motor Co Buckeye Gem Coal Union Lunch Buckeye Gem Coal Co Ogg Motor Jonas Insurance Jonas Ins W. Chappelear R. Steadran C. Stephenson

Denison Holds Scoreless Start Against Top Teams

Denison, the Granville, Ohio college, has posted three shutouts in a row while Clemson dominates opponents 55-0 over Presbyterian 34-0 over Missouri and 27-0 over North Carolina State. Kentucky snapped Cincinnati 41-7 after four shutouts.

New York Clemson College Cincinnati Kentucky Denison Granville Clemson Presbyterian Misouri North Carolina State Washington and Jefferson Otterbein Wooster Wildcats North Texas State Louisiana State Mississippi Dayton Tennessee Southern California

Oak Hill Caps 6th Straight in 22 13 Win over West Portsmouth

Oak Hill High football overcame a 6 0 first half deficit to defeat West Portsmouth 22 13 last weekend. Evans Crabtree and Miller scored Oak Hill touchdowns with Corvin excelling on offense and defense. Oak Hill hosts The Plains Indians this Friday in SEC Buckeye League action.

OAK Hill Oak Hill High West Portsmouth Oaks Evans Crabtree Miller Corvin The R. O. Darling Glouster High Plains Indians

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