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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1955

Page

9

Three title teams emerge as college football season opens

Out of the rubble of fallen giants three teams stand out as possible contenders Michigan, Maryland, and Oklahoma loom as top contenders with strong schedules ahead. Michigan faces Minnesota Iowa Illinois Indiana and Ohio State in a tough Big Ten path while Maryland travels to Syracuse and Oklahoma meets Colorado as a 23 game winning streak looms. The piece also notes Princeton Cornell and other eastern schools shaping up with late November games and a youth center opening in St Peters Episcopal Church.

Associated Press Wolverines Minnesota Iowa Ilinois Indiana Ohio State Maryland Syracuse Oklahoma Colorado Notre Dame Georgia ‘Tech Texas Christian Washington Spartans Dame Planutis Irish Spartans Anther Texas Christan Texas Anst Conteense Baylor Southern Methodist Prisenton Colgate Neas Cornell Princeton Saasel Michigan Font Okes Fahey Olina Kansasigo Navy Duke West Virgins Yale Boston Penn State Arany I Seesty Youth Center St. Peters Episcopal Church Parish W. Lewis Brown Genevieve Hunter James W. Wetherholt Ross Fleming Dwight Wetherholt Charles E. Holzer

Lightweight May Break Title Record in Cincinnati Showdown

Ulster Satday marks a short reign record chase as Wallace Smith aims to extend his lightweight title tenure. Carter eyes a third reclaim to surpass the record. several former champs listed with days held, while Towne seeks a TV breakout in New York after a Berlin decision flip. Vince Martinez and Bill Daly push toward a probable summer title clash following Felton tuneups in Providence.

Ulster Wallace Bud) Smith Cincinnati Jimmy Carter Snc Carter Carter Sted Lauro Salas New York Towne DuMont Vince Martinez Bill Daly Paterson N. J Vince Lester Felton Detroit Providence Felton Daly Martinez

Redskins Triumph 46 7 Over Marshall in Miami Ohio

In Miami Ohio the Redskins dominated Marshall 46 7 to seize a share of the South American Conference lead. Ohio University then scored on a 60 yard drive and a 22 yard run by Tom Troxel. Marshall answered briefly before the Redskins pulled away with multiple scoring drives.

Muntington W. Va Miami Ohio Marahall Landhyight University Kent Redskins Trom Oxford Tom Troxel Statehall Big Green Marshall Burton Troxell Bliss Lanese

McClain High forfeits three football wins over ineligible player

Columbus Ohio. The Ohio High School Athletic Assn rules McClain High School must forfeit three football victories from games against Frankfort New Boston and Washington Court House after determining an ineligible senior was played. Emowhler said the school authorities were aware of the youth's fifth year.

Columbus Ohio Ohio High School Athletic Assn Ohsaal Greenfield McClain High School H. W. Emowhler OUSAA McClain Olumphs Frankfort New Boston Washington Court House Emschler Errtmin Cclain Paul Orr Serra Doyle

Fox Hunters Hold Trials in Pomeroy Oct 19 22

The Ohio State Fox Hunter's Association hosts its Field Trials October 20 22 in Meigs County with a bench show October 19 at 8 PM in the County Garage. Highlight is a dinner by Arthur Beegle with fox hunters and wives, plus a dance and entertainments. Officials include Mose Hill Waco Ky bench show judge Moore Reynolds Clarksburg WV master of ceremonies John Harley Athens master of hounds Tracy Whaley Pomeroy ringmaster.

Jesse A. Sweeney Ohio State Fox Hunter's Association Pomeroy Meigs Arthur Beegle

Frosh Harriers Defeat Varsity in Dual Meet

Onions freshman cross country team beat the Bobcat varsity 26 to 19 in a two mile dual here Friday afternoon. Frank Nixon and Wally Guenther took first and second place for the varsity while the frosh filled spots three through six. Nixon ran 10 minutes 32.8 seconds for two miles and Joe Mason led the frosh with 11 minutes 6 seconds.

Onions Bobcat Frank Nixon Wally Guenther Nixon Joe Mason

Jersey Joe Debuts as Bowlers Halt Big Ten Talk

The fragment notes Jersey Joe in a movie debut amid Big Ten standings. It mentions Ohio State and Ohio U quarterback Dave Leggett, a sophomore journalism major from New Philadelphia, and Lima Central winning a Bowling Green cross country meet with a team time.

Norman Veggen Ohio State Dave Leggett Ohio U Norm Philadelphia Ohio Lima Central Bowling Green Lima Central High School

Soccer Team Routs Dayton By 6-1 Score

The Bobcats defeated Dayton 6 1 in a decisive soccer match. Early pressure produced a first quarter breakthrough, with scoring continuing into the later periods. Iris and other teammates added goals in the fourth, sealing the victory as the Flyers could not recover.

Dayton Ea Eat Sven Gues Flyers Sateen Bobcats Iris Bobcat Akron U Fenn

Grid Leaders Cup Victories

Ohio high school football topped the AP poll with Canton McKinley facing Akron East and Massillon routing Toledo Waite. Hamilton barely beat Dayton Chaminade while East Liverpool crushed Youngstown Raven and Springfield defeated Dayton Wilbur Wright. Additional top-40 results included East over Chardon and Toledo Devilbiss over Scott.

Columbus Ohio Hamilton Associated Press Dayton Chaminade Canton McKinley Akron East Massillon Toledo Waite East Liverpool Youngstown Raven Springfield Dayton Wilbur Wright Youngstown East Youngstown Chai Toledo Devilbiss Toledo Scott Columbus East Columbus Central Manatie Lima Dayton Roosevelt Dayton’Stivers

Former Pastor Talks To Citizens Students

Sunday night at Zion Baptist Church Parkersburg Rev Preston C Jones former pastor of Gallipolis Paint Creek Baptist and former president of Gallia Ministerial Association spoke on Spiritua Power and Its Effect. The event drew college students and townspeople and included a brief report on local football standings and College Bowlers.

Dupler Wagners Millers New Mi Southertons U Krogers Duplers Krogers Marshfield Rio Grande M. Baw College Stud Hall Jones Preston C Simons Gallipolis Widdoes Smith Warren Dicken Methodist Church Oal Ine College Christian Auo Elmer Georges Creek Holzer Hospital Stevens New Philadel Marietta

Seven Gallipolis Boys Probed in Beer Theft Case

In Gallipolis seven youths aged 10 to 13 were ordered by Juvenile Court Judge Jona W Howell to strict probation after admitting involvement in stealing $1000 worth of beer from City Ice and Fuel Co storage at 81 Sycamore Street. They must attend school, remain with parents after 8 PM, and police will enforce attendance. Four other youths who drank beer rather than steal were not charged. a follow up in a week will decide if damage is repaired.

Galarolis Surenen City Ice and Fuel Co Sycamore St Pat Jona W. Howell Howell Gallipolis Wpergate Si. Boss Tudge Howell Juveie Court Foles Portcastion Hi

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights

Gallipolis Social Notes recounts informal ceremonies in Gallia County including a Columbus tied wedding at the bride’s parents home. It mentions Mrs. Murphy student at Linden-McKinley High School and Airman Marsh stationed at Fort Snelling marrying there. The page lists local families, visits, and community happenings around late September with multiple names and places.

Ghaies Barara Columbus George W. Murphy Marsh Linden-McKinley Central Gugene Ferguson Franklin| Marsh Charles Marsh Gallia Air Force St High ‘School Fort Snelling Minn

River Traffic Readings Across Ohio River Waters

Late Sunday night river readings show Chamb ersburg at 181 feet on the upper range and 10.2 feet on the lower, with the Ohio River running to 4% on the rollers and 10 feet at Montgomery. Kanawha Falls reports a Pleasant mile and a foot. the Marmet and Gallipolis segments list multiple boats and tonnage in tow, with vessels like Jeffboat and Reliance carrying coal, steel, and chemicals.

Gautipolis Chambersburg Ohio River Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Inland Creek Creditor Rowe Blazer Olcott Cherokee Bim Marelen Wiliam’ Penn Carol Dean Long Reba Jane Atlas Mr. Criss Francis Kanawha River Marmet Ogram Winfield Helen AU Gallipolis Charles R. Stevfenson Jeffboat A.m. Semet Gallipolis C. F. Shearer Herbert E- Jones George T. Price Pim Solvay Cone Sulphur Oar Steel Monongahela Clara Jerry Bosworth Norvell Sohio State Ren Hougland Keroe

Rio Grande College Inaugurates Lyne And Graduates 23

College inaugurates Lyne as president and graduates 23 Sunday at Rio Grande College. Roscoe R. Walcott of Columbus will deliver the commencement address as a former Ohio senator and governor candidate. Ruth Tanner to receive bachelor of arts. several named to receive bachelor of science degrees.

Francis P. Burdell Jean Cooper C. R. Montgomery Mary B Scanlon Rio Grande Col Guy Grande Pau X Sno Ruth Tanner Rio Grande College Falls Ali James Arnold James Bartee Alfred Scarberry Shakey Sheets Flora Fisher Helen Moore Winfred Sowers Lara White Alvin Houck Anna Burke Joseph Dials Edith Dodrill Macelia Houser Doris McFann Ruth Florence Trainer Clyde Priscilla Waldren Messa Norma Wilson Alice de Vi

Weekend Patrol Posts Investigate Five Wrecks in Gallipolis

Five weekend accidents were investigated by patrol officers in Gallipolis. Reported incidents include drivers John W. Casey Allen Comer Hanna Shoye Gala and others, with several citations and fines issued for speeding and unsafe operation. Minor damage noted. one driver fined for DUI and sentenced to three days in jail by Pomeroy mayor on a charge related to operating a motor vehicle under alcohol influence.

Gallipolis John W. Casey Hill Jordan Aedd Galiplis Calipolis Comer Puington Lesium Saturn Wood Saturdy Forrest G. Hardesty Watt Heute Huntington Bringten Teaty Bok Deva Rivera Rey’ C Pomeroy Freddy Prownfetter Crown Cry Sita EP. Kimuon Frigay Rawley Ruger Creek Wiliam H. Martin Cheshire Sonn Howell William Gobel Septienson Gallipoli Grace Gallipolis Arcahel Charles Debeahe Gown City

SORC Claims Aided Carborundum Plant Locating

The Southeastern Ohio Regional Council says it helped Carborundum secure a plant site near Gallipolis. Officials note ongoing collaboration with Niagara Falls engineers since May through the council. A dinner meeting October 27 at Lake Hope will announce new officers and installation in December.

Aneipolis Southeastern Ohio’ Regional Council Lake ‘Fope Carborundum Company Gan SORC Ni ‘Agara Falls N.Y Laechein Nwar A Arborundum Larry Ok Ohio R Eclamation Association Gallipolis

Drunk Driving Charges Filed in Gallipolis Patrol Case

Gallipolis police charged Thomas Dewees of Dex with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. J Christian of Kananga was fined 100 and costs, sentenced to five days in jail, and had license suspended. Judge William H. presided over the Bee Hotel accident case. Hearing for George Bailey of Patriot was continued to Friday.

Gallipolis Thomas Dewees Dex‘er J. B. Chrisian Kananga William H. F Bee Hotel George E. Bailey Patriot

French 500 Landed 165 Years Ago In Gallipolis

Today marks the 165th anniversary of the French 500 landing on the park front of Gallipolis. They occupied 80 log cabins arranged in rows in what is now the public square.

Gallipolis

Rio Grande College Cheerleader Tryouts Set for Wednesday

Rio Grande College hosts tryouts Wednesday evening for five cheerleaders. Three from last year return: Mareda Edwards Barbara McArtor and Laura Woods, joining new hopefuls to boost the squad.

Rio Grande R Association Rio Grande College Mareda, Edwards Barbara McArtor Laura Woods

Births Announced in Gallipolis Clinic

A son, first child of Mr and Mrs Wittard McCormick of Pilot Route 1, born at 5:57 pm, and a daughter, third child of Mr and Mrs Ode Beaver of Crown, born Friday at 27 am, announced by the Gallipolis warcnime clinic.

Gallipolis Warcnime Clinic Wittard McCormick Pitelot Route 1 Pri S Ode Beaver Crown

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