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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1953

Page

9

OU Miami clash looms as MAC title decider

Ohio University and Miami square off Saturday with the Bobcats atop the Mid American Conference. OU boasts depth at backfield and veteran leadership while Miami, well prepared, aims to counter. Analysts warn past history favors the Redskins if OU tires.

Ohio University Miami Bobcats Kent State Bob Howard Oxford Redskins Woody Wills Ara Parseghian Ohio

Chester Raiders defeat Coalton thrills home crowd

Chester High under Coach Hartsell Dodrill finally beat Coalton 44-20 at Middleport field after a slow start to the season. Dodrill lauded his team as they erased a third quarter Coalton lead and proved they could win.

Hartsell Dodrill Chester Middleport Coalton Dodrill Vikings

Boxing results show Del Flanagan and Floyd Patterson wins

In Providence R I Del Flanagan defeated Steve Marcello by decision at 149 pounds while in Brooklyn Floyd Patterson beat Wes Bascom at 166 pounds. Both bouts ended with decision rulings and listed weights.

Providence R. L—Del Flanagan St. Paul Steve Marcello Brooklyn Floyd Patterson Wes Bascom St. Louis

Gallipolis Blue Devils Hold Candidate Fundamentals

Gallipolis coach Richard G. Shrider ran a Monday session with 22 of 24 signed candidates for the Blue Devil basketball squad. The list shows seniors Don Notter Henry Niday Bill Jenkins Richard Danner Glenn Niday Bill Boggs juniors Max Nelson Terry Johnson Charles Karr Lloyd Roush Jim Thomas John Short Jack Hill Dallas Sayre sophomores Carroll Null Bill Brown Micky Hardway John Milhoan Paul Burks Byron Knutsen Phil Campbell Jack Brown Eugene Rees John Venters next week the frosh will be called.

Gallipolis Richard G. Shrider Gallipolis Blue Devil Don Notter Henry Niday Bill Jenkins Richard Danner Glenn Niday Bill Boggs Max Nelson Terry Johnson Charles Karr Lloyd Roush Jim Thomas John Short Jack Hill Dallas Sayre Carroll Null Bill Brown Micky Hardway John Milhoan Paul Burks Byron Knutsen Phil Campbell Jack Brown Eugene Rees John Venters Shrider

Badger Fans Seek New Wall for Beat Illinois

Wisconsin officials rue the loss of Prof. Kiekhofer’s wall and quonset huts once used for graffiti after their removal. Students plan a fresh signboard before the November 14 game, hoping it won’t be in the new library.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Illinois Wisconsin Kiekhofer

Bet She's Prettier

Cookeville Tenn Paul Anderson Tennessee Tech halfback returned after halftime to see a photographer snap a picture of Helen who had just won a 100 yard dash at halftime Then Paul sprinted 94 yards for a second half kickoff TD against Murray State The event highlighted family pride and gridiron excitement at the school

Cookeville Tenn Paul Anderson Tennessee Tech Helen Murray Elen Paul

Notre Dame Leads AP Football Poll for Fourth Straight Week

Notre Dame holds the top spot in the AP national college football rankings for a fourth consecutive week after a 23-14 win over Pittsburgh. Michigan State and Maryland trail closely, with Georgia Tech rising to fourth as Notre Dame prepares to face Tech next Saturday.

New York Notre Dame Fighting Irish Pittsburgh Associated Press Michigan State Maryland Michi- Se Notre Georgia Tech Tech Tulane Auburn Indiana North Carolina Nomena Michigan Baylor Illinois West Virginia Oklahoma Navy

Ohio high school football top ten sees changes

Two new teams Youngstown East and Cleveland Benedictine join the top ten as Middletown, Hamilton, and Dayton Roosevelt stumble after strong weeklies. Massillon leads at the season halfway with Portsmouth second and Warren Harding third. Chaminade and Purcell hold spots four and five.

Columbus Youngstown East Cleveland Benedictine Ohio Middletown Hamilton Dayton Roosevelt Glenn Tiger) Ellison Massillon Portsmouth Warren Harding Cleveland East Alliance Cincinnati Purcell Dayton Chaminade Purcell Chaminnale Dayton Wilbur Wright Chaminade Toledo Devilbiss Youngstown Ursuline Waite Girard Raven Canton Lincoln Lisbon Clay Akron St. Vincent Steubenville Miamisburg Lehman Cincinnati Walnut Hills Hughes Springfield Timken Harrison Canton McKinley Springfield Catholic Akron East Columbus Central Wellston Loveland Poe Pgeowe Ccmneramenennnes New Philadelphia Cleve Benedictine Youngs East Ihsniienanmmenil

Raffy Signs 54 Pact With Reds For 1954 Season

Cincinnati star Raffy Raffensberger reportedly signed his 1954 contract with the Reds. The aging left hander will begin his seventh full season in the championship club’s rotation after the National League confirmed the agreement yesterday.

Cincinnati Kenny Raffensberger Cincinnati Redleg Raffy

Ascani Regains Ohio U rushing lead after Kent State game

Canton native Tom Ascani returns to the top spot among Ohio U. rushers with 95 yards against Kent State boosting his season average to 7.4 per carry. Lester Carney rises to second at 6.1 yards per attempt as Lou Sawchik leads scoring with 20 points.

Tom Ascani Canton Ohio University Bobcats Kent State Ascani Kent Ted Jack Son Lester Carney Ohio U Lou Sawchik Carney Charlie Bronco) Wilson Miami Tomigo

Cornell Coach Praises Sebald After Yale Tie

Ohio center Al Sebald of Middletown played all 60 minutes in the scoreless Yale game. The converted fullback filled in for injured Denny Murphy and is expected back for the Princeton game.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell Lefty James al Sebald Middletown Ohio Yale Sebald Denny Murphy Princeton

Olson Turpin Title Fight Looms For 160-Pounder

The Atlantic City era boxing scene centers on the Olson Turpin clash with Kid Gavilan eyeing the winner. Olson and Turpin weigh about 161 pounds as they prepare for the Madison Square Garden bout while Gavilan eyes a move to 160 if Bratton falls. CBS TV and radio plan ringside excitement as fans anticipate a world middleweight contender.

New York Randy Turpin Bobo Olson Kid Gavilan Keed Summit N.J Johnny Bratton Chicago Madison Square Garden Bratton Turpin Olson Angel Lopez Gavilan Olson-Turpin Bobo Honolulu San Francisco Sugar Ray Robinson Jack Solomons London Solomons Randy Charles Homer Moody Turpin Randolph Middleton Grossinger N. Y Asbury Park Britain International Boxing Club CBS Network

Bucks Relax Before Big Ten Showdown With Wisconsin

Ohio State football moods shift after a 12-6 win over Pennsylvania as Coach Woody Hayes weighs starting decisions. Tom Hague could replace Dean Dugger or Bob Joslin at end while John Borton may see action despite an eye issue and Carroll Howell remains sidelined. Wisconsin may miss halfback Roger Dornburg.

Bucks Pennsylvania State Brain Trust Hayes Tom Hague Hague Rocky River Dean Dugger Bob Joslin Joslin Bobo John Borton Borton Penn Carroll Howell Portsmouth Wisconsin Roger Dornburg

Penn Gridders Face Middies in Annual Rivalry

Philadelphia news notes Penn is underdog as Navy, ranked by scout Bill Talerico, prepares for a clash at Franklin Field following Navy’s 65-7 win over Princeton and Penn’s losses to California and Ohio State. The 1945 Navy win last visited Franklin Field.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania California Ohio State Ifield Bill Talerico Navy Princeton Middies Annapolis Midshipmen Franklin Field Penn

YMCA Volleyball League Changes Date

The Athens YMCA volleyball league will meet on Monday nights instead of Wednesday. About 20 players attended the organizational meeting to form four teams Faculty Professional Business and YMCA. Games begin at 7 30 p m on Mondays at the West Side gym. Clair E Berry directs the program.

Athens Ymca Bob Lance Lance YMCA West Side Clair E. Berry

Indiana Dog Bench King Indiana Dog Bench King

Gallia Academy gym hosted the Ohio State Fox Hunters Association bench show drawing 175 spectators for judging of about 150 dogs. Best in show went to Big Cloud owned by E. E. Riley, with Hy Grade Dolly owned by Raymond Eastham as best of opposite sex. Derby winners were Black oaper and Hawkins Patty Darlene. West Virginia Pilot was the top Southeastern Ohio finisher with fourth place. Vernon Kuhn and Duchess also placed. Three days of tax chase began in Morton's woods this morning.

Gallipolis Ohio Ohio State Fox Hunters Association Gallia Academy Big Cloud E. E. Riley Lawrenceburg Ind Dolly Raymond Eastham Huntington Black Oaper Elsie Young Red House W. Va Hawkins Patty Darlene Hawkins Kennels Valley Chapel Southeastern Ohio West Virginia Pilot Jack Jenning Athena Vernon Kuhn Northup Duchess Morton's Woods

Indians Sign Five High School Stars

The Cleveland Indians signed five scholastic players from Greater Cleveland and ordered them to report for tryouts at the Daytona Beach training camp next spring. The list includes Ken Anzells and Fred Adamowicz, both former Euclid High catchers, Bill Barrett a former Euclid outfielder, and pitchers Tom Trossen from St. Ignatius High and Stan Kosinski from Lincoln High.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Greater Iveland Daytona Beach Fila Ken Anzells Fred Adamowicz Euclid High School Bill Barrett Euclid High Tom Trossen St. Ignatius High Stan Kosinski Ncoln High

Grid Player Beefs Nebraska Lineman After Weight Loss

The hot day at Lincoln has Pev Evans, a 247 pound Nebraska tackle, losing 20 pounds after coach Bill Glassford jokingly commented on his weight. Evans says the squad works him like a horse and feeds him like a bird.

Lincoln Neb Bill Glassford Nebraska Glassford Pev Evans Unds Pev

Ohio Frosh Dominate Wesleyan 39-0 at Ohio Stadium

Ohio University frosh, led by Andy Scarpell, overwhelmed Ohio Wesleyan Jay Vees 39-0. Scarpell scored twice and Jack Wertz, Don McBride, Wendle Jackson added TDs as OU built a 39 point lead, despite six Bobkittens fumbles all recovered by the Bishops.

Ohio University Frosh Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Stadium West Virginia Bobkittens Don McBride Bishop Wesleyan OU Frosh Jack Wertz Christopher Jack Vair Bobbitten Wendle Jackson Scarpell Ohio Bobkitten

McBefe Bowling Seagle Rotary vs Pricing Night Stars

Readable fragments show a list of teams and scores with no clear single event. The item appears to be a league or competition card featuring McBeFe Bowling Seagle Rotary and multiple other teams such as Pricing Night Stars and Art & Camera with various partial results.

Rotary

Willie Shoemaker Goes Two Days Without a Win

Albany Calif report says world jockey champion Willie Shoemaker was blanked on six mounts over two days marking a rare drought. He had reached 392 victories for the year, breaking Tony DeSpirito's 390 record set last year.

Albany Calif Willie Shoemaker Shoes Tony DeSpirito

NCAA Offers Big Pack Of TV Grid

The NCAA unveils a four for one football TV package called panorama. Four games Princeton Cornell Illinois Syracuse Iowa Indiana Arkansas Mississippi will be shown across four sites with live action switching to the thickest moments. Chicago will host four screens with a central monitor and producer coordinating the feeds.

New York National Collegiate Athletic Assn Princeton Cornell N. J Illinois Syracuse Champaign Ill Iowa Indiana Arkansas Mississippi Memphis Tom Gallery NBC Sports Iowa City Chicago Bul Garden

Hawks Lead IHL After Opening Week In 1953-54 Campaign

In Cincinnati the Mohawks and Mercurys pace the International Hockey League after the first week. Mohawks won two games but fell 6-3 in overtime to Troy. Toledo opened with a 4-2 win over Grand Rapids and a 6-0 shutout of Johnstown, while Johnstown, Marion and Louisville each played two to one game. Milwaukee has yet to play.

Bill Kidd Philadelphia Middies Canton Timken Cleveland Benedictine Youngstown East Jerry Farrow Vandalia Butler Ernie Bonanno Lima St. Rose Jack Nichols Canton Lehman Dan Davanzo Vaughn Carmean Ada Harold Vickers Wellston Myron Stallsmith Goshen Union Little Fellers North Lima Marietta Fred Pierson River City Central Ohio Loop Newark Wildcats Cincinnati Cincinnati Mohawks Toledo Mercurys International Hockey League Mohawks Troy Toledo Grand Rapids Johnstown Marion Louisville Milwaukee

Officials Meet Athens Chapter Officials Set Tomorrow Session

The Athens Chapter of Southeastern Ohio officials will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at 7 20 p m in Ohio University's Men's Gymnasium. Secretary Nolan Mace will chair the session.

Athens Southeastern Ohio Ohio University Nolan Mace

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