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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1954

Page

8

Leaders Bunched In Poll By FRITZ HOWELL

Ohio high school football poll by 34 editors ranks Alliance, Massillon, and Canton McKinley atop standings. Alliance leads with 308 of 340 points and 19 first place votes, Massillon second with 257, Canton McKinley third with 194 as teams face upcoming games across Stark County and nearby cities.

Columbus Stark County Ohio Associated Press Alliance Massillon Canton McKinley Mel Knowlton Aviators McKinley Cleveland Ste Joseph Akron Akron Garfield Cleveland Benedictine Steubenville Mansfield Cleveland Rhodes Springfield Hamilton Barberton Canton Lincoln Youngstown Raven Youngstown Ursuline Sandusky Lorain Youngstown Raven Cincinnati Elder

Buckeyes and Badgers Clash Highlight Ohio High School Football

Southeastern Ohio action features four undefeated teams with McArthur Generals losing 31-7 to Coal Grove. Athens Jackson and Wellston stay unbeaten while The Plains drop to a 12 12 stalemate with Rutland.

Southeastern Ohio McArthur Generals Coal Grove Athens Jackson Wellston Plains Rutland Ens Logan Nelsonville Greyhounds Middleport McArthur Bidwell - Porter Rio Grande Chauncey Dover Dick Armestrong Armstrong Generals

MAC pivotal clash as Miami meets Ohio University

Mid American Conference teams face key weekend matchups as Miami Ohio meets Ohio University while Kent at Marshall and Toledo host Bowling Green. Leaders include quarterbacks Frederick Studrawa and Hunter and running back Ahlberg, with Western Reserve and Akron rivalries shaping the standings. Ohio State eyes a climactic showdown with Wisconsin as coach Hayes notes tough, balanced matchups and a large crowd expected.

Miami-Ohio University Redskins Bobcats Marshall Miami Kent Ohio Toledo Bowling Green Western Michigan Washington St. Louis Western Reserve Buffalo MAC Ohio U Bill Frederick Denny Studrawa Dick Hunter Erland Ahlberg Claire Williams Jack Young Jack Evans Lou Mariano U Vane Kent State Michigan Green Kent St Toledo OR Ohio U $ Ltd W. Mich W. Res B. Green Rush Miami O Res Ave. Ahlberg Mariano Wwight Blair Kent Ritti Ganzel Frederick Hunter Braun Dimitroff Burke Kaser Tol Oe Zhan Hinte Norwood Studrawa

Officials To Meet Athens Chapter At Ohio University Gym

Athens chapter of the Eastern Ohio Officials Association will meet on Wednesday at Ohio University Men's Gym starting at 7 o'clock. Secretary Nolan Mace announced the gathering and outlined the schedule.

Athens Theastern Ohio Officials Association Ohio University Men Nolan Mace

Miami routs Marshall as defense fuels win

Miami coach emphasizes tackling and disciplined play after a 46 to 0 victory over Marshall. The Hurricanes scored on seven straight offensive possessions to extend their winning streak to four games.

Oxford Miami Marshall

Redskins Dominate Marshall As Miami Routs 46 0

Coach Ara Parseghian praised Miami defensive effort and noted key backups Bronston and Merchant stayed ready for next week's Ohio University visit. Miami tamed Marshall with 611 total yards, 25 first downs, and six long scoring drives ending in touchdowns, before a fourth-team lineup closed the game.

Ara Parseghian Marshall Marquette Redskins Ohio University Bob Bronston Ed Merchant Miami Dick Hunter Me Baker

Willie Mays Captures NL Slugging Title of 1954

Willie Mays of the New York Giants won the National League slugging crown for 1954 with 377 total bases in 565 at bats and 195 hits. He totaled 33 doubles 15 triples and 41 homers while Duke Snider and Ted Kluszewski followed. Minnie Minoso led the American League with 304 total bases and Mickey Mantle was runner-up with 523.

New York Willie Mays New York Giants Duke Snider Brooklyn Cincinnati Ted Kluszewski Associated Press Mayes Willie Snider Kluszewski Tech Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Minoso al Rosen Cleveland

Buckeyes Sell Out South Bleachers for Wisconsin Clash

Ohio State University announced all seats are sold for the Saturday football game against Wisconsin. Publicist Bill Snypp said 1,500 south bleacher seats in the open end of the horseshoe sold out within hours after going on sale yesterday.

Colimbls Ohio Mate University Buckeyes Wisconsin Bill Snypp OSU

Commissioner Cast in Comic Opera As Referee

New York boxing faces a three knockdown rule uproar after a welterweight bout at St Nicholas Arena. Referee Petey Scalzo halted the fight and then faced pressure from officials and managers leading to suspensions and a Friday hearing before NYSAC chairman Robert Christenberry.

New York New York State Robert Christenberry New York State Athletic Comission Christenberry St. Nicholas Arena Gerald Dreyer South Africa Ramon Tiscareno Los Angeles Dreyer Ner Tiscareno Iquiet Petey Scalzo Scalzo Dreyers Corner Willie Ketchum Ted Bentham Ketchum Atham Petey

Notable Scoring Totals From College Meet

Scoring highlights include Lou Mariano with 25 points for Kent State and Erland Ahlberg with 24 for COU. Also listed are 18 by Roger Thomas and 12 by Ben Rowe and Tirrel Burton for Miami and Marshall respectively, with Mat Matson also noted for WM and Jack Acus and Don Adkina for Miami and Marshall.

Lou Mariano Kent St Erland Ahlberg Co.u Roger Thomas D. A Mat Matson Ben Rowe Tirrel Burton Miami Jack Acus Don Adkina Marshall

Saxton Plans To Lock Up Kid's Crown

Saxton faces 15 days in jail for traffic violations but vows to win the welterweight title from Kid Gavilan. He weighs 147 pounds as he trains in Pleasantville New Jersey ahead of the Philadelphia bout at Convention Hall. Gavilan weighs 148 and predicts a world beating upset after training near Summit New Jersey.

Pleasantville N. J Johnny Saxton Kid Gavilan New York Gavilan Convention Hall Philadelphia Saxton Summit Virgil Akins Bud Smith Akins Smith

City grid scores from Monday night football action

Local high school grid results list scores for multiple games across Youngstown Cleveland and suburbs. Notable outcomes include Cleveland Maple Heights 83 over Cleveland Bursh 6 and Cleveland Lincoln 40 over Canton South 7 with several close matches and lopsided wins across the region.

Youngstown Raven Past Liverpool Campbell Memorial Youngstown South Lisbon Sebring Springfield Melvern Niles McHkinley Austintown Fitch Barberton Elyria Vandalia Faton Dayton Roosevelt Dayton Kiser Steubenville Central Steubenville Toronto Mingo Junction Warren Lorain Painesville Riverside Gene Canton Lincoln Canton South Cleveland Shaw Euclid Glenville John Adams Collinwood East Tech Cleveland West Cleveland St. Stanislaus John Hay Strongsville Independence Selon Cuyahoga Heights Chagrin Falls Brooklyn Mayfield North Royalton Maple Heights Bursh Berea Garfield Heights Willoughby Bedford

Oklahoma Tops AP Poll as Ohio State Holds

Oklahoma remains No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll with 1,391 points and 115 first place votes. Wisconsin and UCLA stay second and third. Ohio State drops to fourth. New entrants include Arkansas Minnesota Army and West Virginia. Duke falls from 6 to 19 after losing to Army. Notre Dame and Mississippi rise in the top 10 after recent wins.

Paul Bennett Point Pleasant Stonewall Jackson Athens Mike Hamilton Ron Corradini Owen Stotts Chauncey Dover Jackson Ironmen McArthur Associated Press Oklahoma Mighty Sooners Kansas Wisconsin UCLA Ohio State Columbus Arkansas Minnesota Army West Virginia Purdue Duke Penn State Navy Notre Dame Michigan State Mississippi Tulane U nceCe S. Missiesine T. Arkaneng Cee Elaine

Gallipolis Harriers Finish Last in Bowling Green Relay

Gallipolis coach Frank Knutsen saw his cross country relay team take 12th and last place, clocking 64 36 as Columbus West won in 54 27 at Bowling Green. Byron Knutsen finished sixth among 60 with 10 26 for two miles, ahead of several area rivals. teammates Gillespie Edlund Irvin and Voreh ran, with McVity as substitute and manager.

Gallipolis Frank Knutsen Bowling Green Columbus West Cleveland John Adams Leavittsburg Byron Knutsen Toledo Waite Worthington East Liverpool Lima Central Mansfield Knutsen Robert Gillespie Allen Edlund Ray Irvin Bill Voreh Merrill McVity

Boxing Results Across Cities Highlight Ten Round Decisions

In Los Angeles Don Grant 166 outpoints Char Levy Green 161. Rex Layne 206 outpoints Willie Bean 218. Paddy Young 165 outpoints Jesse Turner 158. Gerald Dreyer 149 percent stops Ramon Tiscareno 145 percent. Billy Peacock 118 outpoints Pierre Cossemyns 118 percent in Sydney.

Los Angeles Don Grant Charlevy Green Salt Lake City Rex Layne Willie Bean Brooklyn — Eastern Parkway Paddy Young New York Jesse Turner St. Louis St. Nicholas Arena Gerald Dreyer South Africa Ramon Tiscareno Sydney Billy Peacock Philadelphia Pierre Cossemyns

Public Shoot Slated by Gallia County Gun Club

The Gallia County Gun Club announces a public shoot on November 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. Prizes include 2000 pounds of turkeys for top marksmen. Hot coffee, soft drinks, and sandwiches will be served.

Gallipolis Gallia

Dee Fondy Seeks Real Estate Work Offseason

Chicago Cubs first baseman Dee Fondy is listed as a real estate salesman during the baseball off season, reflecting his year round employment outside the field.

Dee Fondy Chicago Cubs

Halas Advocates Balanced Attack Amid Bears Win

Chicago owner coach George Halas says pro teams must use both run and pass. He notes the Bears’ 17 14 victory over San Francisco, praising San Francisco’s running game while lauding Chicago’s balance. Y A Tittle’s passes struggled in the first half.

Chicago George Halas Chicago Bears Halas Bears San Francisco 49Ers San Fancisco Hugh McElhenny Y. A. Tittle

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