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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1957

Page

10

Athens Bulldogs Vow to Halt Gallipolis in SECAL Showdown

The Athens Bulldogs host Gallipolis Blue Devils at Athens Stadium in a key SECAL clash. Athens, 4–1, seeks to extend its lead behind QB Brent Cornwell and backs Larry Smith and Max Schwarzel returning to full duty. Gallipolis, faster but lighter, leans on Albert Lee and George Gilmore as Ohio University notes an 8 p.m. kickoff and a potential full house.

Athens Bulldogs Gallipolis Blue Devil Athens Stadium Athens Bulldogs Gallipolis Don Eskey Larry Smith Max Schwarzel Brent Cornwell Jack Gaskins Cornwell Smith Schwarzel Gaskins Eskey Albert Lee Lee George Gilmore Jack Duncan Ronnie Carr Blue Devils Blue Devil Bob Bateman Jerry Jamison Ronnie King Jim Mills Mills John Byers Terry Hamilton Blue Evils Jay Simms Simms SECUL Jackson Logan Middleport Wellston Nelsonville Pomeroy Plains Chauncey Belpre Trimble McArthur Rutland Ripley Wahama Glouster Malta-McConnelsville Rio Grande Kgger Creek North Gallia Southwestern Mercerville

Flu Outbreak Forces 60 Football Games Canceled in Ohio

The influenza epidemic sweeps Ohio forcing at least 60 high school and college football games to be canceled this weekend. Ohio High School Athletic Commission official H. W. Emswiler warns the illness may still peak and jeopardize the entire schedule. Several more schools in Cincinnati Dayton Campbell Canfield Youngstown Hamilton Batavia Mount Carmel Glen Este Bryan and Edgerton close as authorities limit play after Dec. 1.

Associated Press Ohio Emswiler Cincinnati Dayton Campbell Canfield Youngstown Hamilton Batavia Mount Carmel-Glen Este Clermont County Bryan Edgerton Williams County

Negotiations on Damages for Pacific Coast Move Start Nov 1

Negotiations to determine damages to be paid by National League teams taking over San Francisco and Los Angeles areas are set to begin November 1. Giants and Dodgers pressure for approval, with Rainiers owner Emil Sick opposing unless a fair deal is reached.

Pacific Coast League San Francisco Los Angeles New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers American Assn Horace Stoneham Emil Sick Seattle Rainiers Dodgers Sick Rainiers Leslie O’connor PCL O’connor Stoneham

Logan Kegler Heads Tourney Finalists

Eight top bowlers from southeastern Ohio advance to all star elimination at Zane Lanes Zanesville to determine the SEC bowling rep for the national Milwaukee tournament Ed Thomas led prelims with 4826 pins averaging 201 over 24 games Finalists include Loren Prindle Bob Rothfuss Dana Simpson Willard Taylor Rob er Pyle and Dick Weitelmann The eight finalists will bowl 32 games using the Peterson Point system to decide the winner.

Ohio Zane Lanes Zanesville SEC Bowling Proprietors’ Assn Milwaukee SEC Loren Prindle Bob Rothfuss Lancaster Dana Simpson Chillicothe Willard Taylor Rober Pyle Newark Dick Weitelmann Peterson

Race Sunday At Skyline Raceway

The Mid-American Stock Car Championship, postponed by rain, will be run Sunday at Skyline Raceway in Charleston West Virginia at 2 p m. Time trials start at 10 a m gates open at 8 a m. The purse is 5000 dollars. Over 100 modified and strictly stock cars from eight states are expected to compete. The main event in the modified division is 100 laps. strictly stocks run half that distance with two 25 lap heats for each division.

Skyline Raceway Charleston W. Va West Virginia Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky Indiana North Carolina Tennessee

Michigan State Captains Record Highlighted in History

The record notes Tackles captained Michigan State football teams 15 times and halfbacks served as captain 13 times, marking a rich tradition of leadership roles within the Spartans.

Michigan State Spartans

Calhoun Favored In 10 Rounder At Madison Square Garden

Rory Calhoun the middleweight strong man is a 3 to 1 favorite to beat Rocky Castellani in a 10 round main event at Madison Square Garden. Castellani a former top contender relies on jab and hook and comes in with 65 12 4 career mark. Calhoun 29 2 1 with 15 knockouts seeks another title shot. NBC will televise the bout at 9 p m EST.

New York Rory Calhoun Rocky Castellani Madison Square Garden Billy Graham Calhoun Castellani Ring Magazine NBA White Plain N. Y NBC

Ohio State hosts Indiana in Big Saturday football clash

Ohio State seeks a third straight win as 21 point favorite over Indiana in Columbus amid flu outbreaks that have struck several teams. Indiana has a 0-3 start after a 127 point allowed in three losses while Ohio State stands 2-1.

Columbus Ohio State Indiana Buckeye Woody Hayes Hoosiers Bucks Hoosi Ohio University Miami Toledo Bowling Green Kent State Marshall Ohio Wittenberg Mount Union Heidelberg Denison Capital Akron Otterbein Hiram Ohio Wesleyan Oberlin Muskingum Wooster Ohio Northern Bluffton Defiance Ashland

OVHA Trail Ride Sunday Near Lake Hope

Riding clubs of the Ohio Valley Horse Assn will hold a trail ride in the Lake Hope area Sunday starting at 10 a m at the lake entrance. Riders go to Hope Furnace for a potluck picnic and then continue the trail. All are welcome.

Ohio Valley Horse Assn Lake Hope Hope Furnace

Richard Aims For 500 Goal In NHL Return

Montreal star Maurice Richard stands one goal shy of the 500 mark after a 9 3 win over Toronto. He seeks it Saturday at home against Chicago as Montreal runs to 3 wins and 2 ties in five games. The Boston Bruins also won, beating Detroit 5 1 to stay undefeated.

Montreal Maurice Rocket Richard Habitants Toronto 93 Chicago Boston Bruins Detroit

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