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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1961

Page

11

Bulldogs Face Middleport in SEOL Showdown for Unbeaten Mark

Athens and Jackson head into a key SEOL clash while Middleport hosts the league leaders. Bulldogs coach Don Eskey eyes a perfect overall mark as injuries and Baumgardner pressure the Middies. DeVeau and Grogan pace Middleport’s ground game against a wary Athens lineup. Kickoff is 8 p m at Middleport High School.

Don Eskey Bulldogs Middleport Middies Nelsonville Jackson Athens Frank Eschelmen Ohio River City Wahama Ron DeVeau John Grogan DeVeau Grogan Bill Biggs Dick Duncan Robbie Frey Eskey Robbie Rutter Steve Bridgewater Barry Wilson Paul Aikman Max Evans Bill Harmon Ted Stiff Rutter Dick Cone Steve Riggs Middleport High School

Bobcat Harriers Face Notre Dame Invitational Meet

Ohio University travels to South Bend Indiana for the Notre Dame Invitational crossing 4 pm start. Coach Stan Huntsman leads Ray Fleming and fellow Bobcats against Western Michigan Bowling Green Ball State Indiana Central State Notre Dame and other Big Ten foes. Fleming aims to win despite rivals Les Hegedus Don Hancock George Carver.

Ohio University South Bend Ind Notre Dame Western Michigan Bowling Green Ball State Indiana Central State Big Ten Bobcats Ray Fleming Bill Heller Darnell Mitchell Ray Palmer Carl Swanson Dale Hartney Jim Berendsen Fleming Les Hegedus Don Hancock George Carver Fighting Irish Hegedus Hancock Miami Ohio Kent State Toledo Xavier Dayton Akron Wooster Wittenberg Capital Ohio Wesleyan Oberlin Denison Mount Union Otterbein Hiram Marie

Two Coaches Differ On Reactions In NBA Debuts

The Associated Press reports Frank McGuire and Eddie Donovan reacted differently after their first NBA coaching games. Donovan was mildly pleased as his Knickerbockers won at Madison Square Garden, while McGuire was not pleased as his Warriors lost 118-113 to Los Angeles. The doubleheader also noted further Saturday matchups across major cities.

Frank McGuire Eddie Donovan National Basket McGuire Philadelphia Warriors Donovan New York Knickerbockers Madison Square Garden

Old Teammate Stabs Bruins With Three in Final Period

Vic Stasiuk, formerly with Boston's high scoring Uke line, now with Detroit, scored three goals in the last period as the Red Wings defeated the Bruins 7-3 on Thursday night.

Boston Bruins Vic Stasiuk Uke Detroit Red Wings

Lewis Plans To Retire As Official

Milwaukee baseball figure George E. Duffy Lewis, 73, retires as traveling secretary for the Braves after a 50 plus year career. He recalled pinch hitting for Babe Ruth in 1914 when with the Red Sox, delivering a base hit that won the game.

Lewis Babe Ruth George E Duffy) Lewis Milwaukee Braves Duffy Babe Bill Carrigan

Retired Track Head Dies In Cincinnati

Peter A. Horback, former president and resident manager of River Downs near Cincinnati, has died at Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. He retired about six years ago.

Cincinnati Peter A. Horback River Downs Horback Good Samaritan Hospital

Ohio State at Northwestern Next Test for Buckeyes

Ohio State eager for first away test as they meet Ara Parseghian led Northwestern in Evanston. Hayes seeks win after opening tie with TCU and 2-1 start. Mummey favored to start at quarterback with Mrukowski back in action. Buckeyes top Big Ten offense and defense with Ferguson as league scoring leader after 44-0 win over Illinois.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio State Northwestern Wildcats Evanston Woody Hayes Bucks Ara Parseghian Parseghian Hayes Miami Cats John Mummey Painesville Bill Mrukowski Elyria TCU UCLA Illinois Big Ten Bob Ferguson

Contest Set For Saturday at Athens High Stadium

The national punt, pass and kick contest will be held at the Athens High School stadium Saturday morning. Local director Bob Mathews announced. Sponsored by the NFL and Ford, it is open to area youths aged six to 10. The event begins at 11.

Athens High School Bob Mathews National Football League Ford Motor Co

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