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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1955

Page

12

Rebounding Bobcats Tackle Miami in Top Weekend Game

The Ohio University Bobcats face Miami University in a pivotal weekend clash at Oxford as they seek to halt a nine game skid. Miami leads with a strong defense and a potent offense, while Ohio hopes to spoil the Redskins’ title pursuit and climb in the Mid American Conference standings.

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Buckeyes and Badgers Clash In Big Ten Showdown

Ohio State and Wisconsin prepare for a pivotal Big Ten clash as both teams pursue a conference win. Ohio U tackles passing defense while Wisconsin aims to stabilize after a recent loss, with key players Cassady McBride and Kramer highlighted in a period-voiced Big Ten preview.

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Ohio State, Buckeyes, Redskin clash headline busy football menu

Ohio State and Wisconsin look to improve Western Conference records in Madison with Ohio University facing Miami and otherMAC games on the slate. Stam leads Ohio U with 1294 rushing and 320 passing yards while Terre Burton tops the Redskins scoring with eight TDs in four games.

Ohio ‘State Bucks Wisconsine Badgers Madison Wis Buckeye Ohio University Mimi Fray Redskins Stam Mint Ohio U Toop Terre Burton Tno Ohio Miami Marshall Kent Toledo Bowling Green Mid-Ohio Findlay Defiance Ohio Northern Ash Land Bluffton Wilmington Muskingum Wooster Wittenberg Mount Tnion Keniyon Capital Deniton Akron Marietta Otter- Sein Ohio Wesleyan Oberlin

OU Runners Prepare For Dual Meet With Bowling Green

OU runners, led by Frank Nixon and Wally Guen Mer, head to Bowling Green for a dual meet after a strong intersquad with the Freshmen. Team includes John Lent, Walt Mueller, Rowell Robinson, Robert Emerick, Robert Bush, and Frey Kramer. Freshmen roster features Robert See, James Price, Robert Edward, Tous Prebevsek, and Robert Hewitt. The Sooners carry a 50 season win pace. events may split into separate freshmen and varsity heats or be combined, timing to the toroc rfle mark.

Ach Kent Tas Ita Unus Bowling Green Frank Nixon Wally Guen Mer Yin Ist John Lent Walt Mueller Rowell Robinson Robert Emerick Robert Bush Fret Kramer Mark

League Heads Ponder Sale of San Diego Seals Franchise

SAN FRANCISCO directors vote on donating the San Francisco Seals to Hank Greenberg of the Cleveland Indians. Greenberg ready to assume debt laden club and provide up to 150 in capital to revive interest and seek a new 45000 seat stadium to lure major league baseball to San Francisco.

San Francisco Racine Coast League San Francisco Seals Hank Greenberg Cleveland Indians Greenberg E High Henry

Lane and Dodgers eye changes amid GM search

Reports say the Pittsburgh Pirates will meet stockholders to name a successor to Branch Rickey who plans to step down by November 1. Names mentioned include Joe Brown and Branch Rickey Jr, with Dixie New Orleans manager and Eddie Collins Jr among possibles. Bernie Collins says no grounds for dissatisfaction.

Ang Sean Sandy Bill Virdon Wally Moon Repulski Brooklyn Emeastaett Pittsburgh Ia Jes Branch Rickey Brown Som Soe E. Brown Bucs Branch Rickey, Jr The Edge Dixie New Orleans Eddie Collins, Jr Hamey Philadelphia Phillies Collins

Kent State 28 North Canton 0 grid score report

Ohio high school football scores listed for Kent State versus North Canton and multiple nearby teams with varied results. Details include Akron Buchtel, Garfield Heights, Mentor, Perry, Fairview, Lakewood, Euclid, North Olmsted, Jefferson, Rocky River, and others across multiple counties and venues.

Kent State North Canton Akron Buchtel Akron South

Young Cuban Faces Turner in Welterweight Debut Fight

A 22 year old Cuban welterweight from Camaguey faces Gil Turner in New York on Friday night. Turner, 28, seeks revenge after a 11 round KO loss to Kid Gavilan. The bout pays around $5,000 with Turner aiming to rebound from recent wins and Camaguey hopefuls ambitions high.

NEW _YORK Isaac Kid Gavilan Camaguey Gil Turner Chiba Funay Turner Gil Camagury Logart Gavilan Ternees

Frosh Guard Nevits Out With Hand Injury for Opener

Ohio University freshmen guard Jom Nevits will not play in the opener against Ohio Wesleyan due to a broken hand, coach Frank Richey said. Cleveland freshman Sordanus of Eucla will likely start in his place as the team proceeds with the schedule.

Nevits Ohio U Ohio Wesley Frank Richey Richey Sordanus Eucla Cleveland Lace Chi Stan Bob Bermuda

Hartack Draws 10 Day Suspension At Garden State Park

Camden N J jockey Willie Hartack has drawn a 10 day suspension at Garden State Park starting Saturday through October 31 for careless riding aboard Yellow Dot in the last race this Wednesday. The action affects the nation’s leading rider who faces the penalty at the track ahead of the Garden State Handicap.

Camden N.o Willie Hartack Garden State Park Park

1939 Uniforms Tap College Class For Football Practice

Readable fragments show University of Chicago students in 1939 football class trained in Stagg Field under Kyle Anderson assistant director of physical education. They will compete intramural football and see uniforms and gear described in the report.

University of Chicago Stang Kyle Anderson

Light Filters Into College Grid Picture

College football moves toward final conference outcomes with Oklahoma eyed as top Big Seven favorite for an Orange Bowl bid in Colorado. Maryland and Syracuse clash for ACC representation while Michigan eyes the Rose Bowl as Minnesota looms in the Big Ten scramble. UCLA faces Iowa as Washington meets Stanford. Auburn targets Furman. Baylor, Texas A&M, and SMU jockey for the South crown with a Cotton Bowl bid in sight.

Oklahoma Toma Ifithere Colorado Maryland Atlantic Coast Syracuse Michigan Wolverines Minnesota South Carolina Thas UCLA Washington Brotherhood Iowa Baylor Texas A&m Axuies Texas Christian Miami Denver Brigham Young Boston College Marquette Oklahoma A&m Detroit Pitt Duke Notre Dame Michigan ‘State Purdue Michigan State Illinois Midwest Navy Pennsylvania

Stock Season to Close Sunday at Columbus Track

Signs of stock car racing end Sunday afternoon with a 50 lap feature. Cham Woman and the Star Powder Mat Race defend local entries amid segregation turmoil. Bales leads in driver’s points, with six races remaining at local speedway.

Sollumbus Star Chip Bales

NCAA approves most schools meet telegraph rules

NCAA leadership reported that 13 member institutions have fled to comply with the athletic code and will face possible penalties. Clarence Price Houston and other officials plan to review the 13 unnamed schools before formal action. The council will meet in Chicago this week to discuss stricter penalties for violations.

Councl Checago NCAA Clarence Pricop Houston Tufts Univer Ody

Cincinnati 7 rand apie 1 Bron and Montreal

Brief item notes a mix of scores and teams including Cincinnati and Montreal with scattered figures. The fragment references Chicago and Detroit and a pair of two point mentions, suggesting a late game score context without complete details.

Cincinnati Rand Apie Montreal Chicago Detroit

Middleport Grooms For Jackson Battle Ends in 20 7 Victory

Middleport Yellow Jackets held an intersquad image on Wednesday as prep for Friday’s game with the Jackson Ironmen. The varsity fell 20 to 7 to the second team which featured Jacket alumni Gary Hovatter Leon Hovatter and Bill Puckett. They combined for a 62 yard score and a single extra point.

Iddleport Jackson Battle Middleport Yellow Jackets Jackson Ironmen Varsity Jacket Gary Leon Hovatter Bill Puckett

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