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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1957

Page

10

Eagles Rally In Short Jump Beat Browns 17 7 In Philly

Philadelphia Eagles end a 12 game losing streak with a 17 to 7 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Philadelphia as rookies Sunny Jurgensen Bill Barnes and Clarence Peaks spark the offense. The Browns’ defense is thwarted despite 14 first downs and 285 yards.

Cleveland Philadelphia Eagles Cleveland Browns Browns Philadelphia Baltimore Colts Detroit Eagles Here Philadelphians Sunny Jurgensen Duke Rocky Ryan Jurgensen Chuck Bednarik Tommy O'Connell Bill Barnes Wake Forest Bobby Walston Clarence Peaks Michigan State Barnes Lou Groza Frank Clarke O’connell O’connnell Jim Wetherall Milt Plum Jim Brown

Ohio college scores from AP roundup

Ohio State crushed Indiana 56 to 6 while Miami of Ohio defeated Ohio University 26 to 6 and Bowling Green beat Toledo 29 to 6. Other results include Mount Union routing Wittenberg 51 to 7 and Louisville over Dayton 33 to 19.

Associated Press Ohio State Indiana Miami Ohio Ohio U Bowling Green Toledo Univ. of Detroit Xavier Heidelberg Denison Bluffton Ohio Northern Capital Akron Ohio Wesleyan Oberlin Muskingum Wooster Otterbein Biram Wittenberg Mount Union John Carroll Findlay Bethany W. Va Marietta Kenyon Wilmington West Hiram Defiance Ashland Case Tech Western Reserve Wayne College of Pacific Cincinnati Dayton St. Vincent Baldwin Wallace Washington & Lee Miami Purdue Central State Tennessee State Wabash

North South Seniors Begin Golf Tourney

Pinehurst North Carolina hosts the sixth annual North and South Seniors Golf Tournament with 337 players across three courses in the 18 hole qualifying round. Defending champion Tom Robbins of Pinehurst and Larchmont, NY seeks repeat as match play runs Tuesday through Saturday for players aged 55 and up.

Pinehurst N. C Tom Robbins Larchmont N. Y J. Wood Platt Philadelphia Ben Kraffert Titusville Judd Brumley Greeneville, Tenn Chick Evans Chicago Doug Hill Cincinnati John Roberts Columbus Ohio

New York Defeats Philadelphia In Exhibition Tilt

New York beat Philadelphia 102 to 96 in an early season exhibition game. Cincinnati topped Dayton Collegians 69 to 56 in another matchup on the same card.

NBA New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Dayton Collegians

Colgate and Rutgers Tie in Classic Football Finish

Colgate and Rutgers played to a 48 48 tie last year with Rutgers pulling away to win 6 in Saturday’s clash. The scoreline shows Rutgers 6 while Colgate 48 dominated the result.

Colgate Rutgers

Bears rookie Galimore scores four touchdowns in 34 26 win

Willie Galimore starred in his first full league game with 153 rushing yards on 24 carries and four TDs as the Chicago Bears defeated the Los Angeles Rams 34 26. Sid Luckman called Galimore the closest thing to George McAfee noting his toughness and speed.

George McAfee Luckman Chicago Willie Galimore Chicago Bears Los Angeles Galimore Paddy Driscoll Willie Florida A&m Harlon Hill Rick Casares Bears Green Bay Bear Sid Luckman McAfee

Miami Faces Purdue In Key Mid-American Showdown

Miami Redskins stand 3-1 as they prepare to host Purdue in Lafayette Indiana. A win would boost the conference's standing after Purdue dethroned Michigan State 20-13, while Marshall also aims to stay atop the MAC by beating Ohio University.

Columbus Ohio Johnny Pont Miami Redskins Oxford Crew Purdue Lafayette Ind Michigan State Spartans Redskins Indiana Northwestern Miami Ara Parseghian Evanston Marshall Thundering Herd Herd

OU Swimmers Eye Strong Season With Veteran Core

Ohio University coach Bob Bartels expects a successful year as lettermen improve and sophomores add depth. Co-Captains Dave Castill and Allen Lephart anchor a team facing a tough schedule with meets against Pittsburgh Miami and Bowling Green plus a home MAC meet.

Ohio University Bob Bartels Bobcat Pittsburgh Miami Bowling Green MAC Dave Castill Allen Lephart Castill Lephart Bartels Tom Burns Bob Eastman Bob Kinney Jim Forsythe Don Hunt Ernie Maglischo Don Stuchell Bob Coppolino Don Dowd Burns Mac Morrison Ralph Sommers John Botuchis Eastman Hunt Coppolino Forsythe

Illinois Eyes Upset Bid as Michigan State Looms

Illinois aims to shock Michigan State after a 34-13 win over Minnesota. Coach Ray Eliot warns the Spartans, top AP ranking last week, will seek revenge in Homecoming clash as Rose Bowl hopes waver for several contenders in a murky conference scene.

Illinois Ray Eliot Illini Minnesota Michigan State Spartans Associated Press Purdue Eliot Ohio State Iowa Washington State

Cougars fall 14 13 as Oregon seals Rose Bowl bid

Washington State College suffers a 14 13 loss to Oregon after Bob Newman's conversion try hits the left upright. The defeat ends WSC's four team PCC Rose Bowl hopes while Oregon takes the lead heading into a showdown with California.

Oregon State Bobby Newman Cougars California Stanford Pullman Wash Washington State College Bob Newman Pasadena WSC New Oregon Ducks Eugene Southern California Los Angeles Coliseum

Mills Wins Skyline Title in 1957 Club Championship

Howard Mills defeats Ed Wade after a shoot off to win the Skyline Gun Club club championship 134 x 150 in combined skeet and trap. James Boden takes Class B with 60 x 75, George Hooper wins Class C 46 x 50, and Carl Clifford claims Class D 35 x 50 in skeet competition.

Howard Mills Skyline Mills Ed Wade James Boden James Woods John Cline Earl Hooper George Hooper Vern Lausche Carl Clifford Bert Slatter

Boxing Results From Coast to Coast Include Notable Wins

Boston’s Jimmy Connors outpoints Henry Gault in a 127 lb bout in New Bedford. Laura Salas defeats Lulu Perez in a 129 lb clash in Los Angeles. George Knowles boxes past Sam Walker in Nassau. Richard Howard tops Dickie Hayden in Halifax in a 134 lb bout.

Boston Jimmy Connors New Bedford Mass Henry Pappy) Gault Spartanburg Hollywood Calif Laura Salas Los Angeles Lulu Perez New York Kingston Jamaica George Knowles Nassau Bahamas Sammy Walker Stellarton N. S Richard Kid) Howard Malifax Dackle Hayden New Glascow

Richard Gets 500th Goal

Maurice the Rocket Richard scored his 500th NHL goal Saturday night as he nears the end of a storied career. At 36, he stands as a peerless offensive force and already owns records for season goals and playoff scoring.

Maurice the Rocket Richard Richard Nels Stewart Montreal Maroons New York Americans Maurice Queen Elizabeth Engad Butch Bouchard

Giants Beat Steelers 35-0 to Tie for First

Giants shut out Pittsburgh 35-0 at home to tie for first in the Eastern Conference with Cleveland and New York. Detroit upset Baltimore 31-27 while San Francisco moved even at 3-1 by routing Green Bay 24-14. Chicago routs Washington 44-14 as Willie Galimore scores four and Unitas passes for two.

Cleveland New York Ion Pittsburgh Chicago Cards Washington Don Weiss Philadelphia Detroit Baltimore Browns Colts Donneybrook Eagles Lions Giants San Francisco Green Bay Coleaders Chicago Bears Willie Galimore Los Angeles Rams Johnny Unitas Bobby Layne Cassady Layne Chuck Conerly Y. A. Tittle 49Ers Galimore Rams Los Angeles

Athens Bulldogs Rally Past Gallipolis In Spectator Memoir

A fan’s eye view of the Athens Gallipolis game recalls key plays and players. Brent Cornwell scores on a long run and a later touchdown, Gaskin and Schwarzel make pivotal blocks, and Don Eskey’s Athens squad prevails despite tense moments.

Athens-Gallipolis Jay Simms Gallipolis Athens Blue Devils Simms Brent Cornwell Cornwell Smith Bob Collins Schwarzel Bulldogs Vic Stanson Paul Bunyanesque Jack Gaskin Jim Gaskill Dick Roderick Gaskins Alan McGrath Gackall Say “Wellston Wil Jackson Gaskill Bill Biggers Soph Gilmore Roderick Lee Bateman Biggers McGrath Hall Sweeney Don Eskey Collings Collins Eskey

Otterbein Defeats Hiram In Ohio Conference Showdown

Otterbein stays undefeated with a 13 7 win over Hiram in an Ohio conference game. Otterbein rushed for 260 yards and passed for 100, while Hiram gained 88 rushing and 63 passing. The decisive score came on a 13 yard fourth quarter sweep by Jim Ernest.

Hiram Ohio Otterbein Jim Ernest

Ward wins 100 mile race in Sacramento

Rodger Ward of Los Angeles led from the start to win a 100 mile U S Auto Club big car race in Sacramento. Jimmy Bryan of Phoenix finished about three seconds behind in second place, with Jud Larson of Hickman Mills, Missouri, in third.

Sacramento Calif Rodger Ward Los Angeles Jimmy Bryan Phoenix Ariz Ward Jud Larson Hickman Mills

OU Thinelads Top Morehead

The Ohio University Cross Country team defeated Morehead State 17 to 42 to improve to 2 2. Wally Guenther set a course record with 16 29.6 leading OU on the three mile race. Zola Redman King Wolpert and Stewart filled top places as Morehead filled the last spots. Coach Nixon praised the win noting the attack on Morehead is meaningful and the team resumes at Muskingum College after a flu related postponement.

Morehead Ohio University Morehead State Wally Guenther Bobcats Bob Zola Don Redman Gary Stewart Joe Marsh Rod King Don Wolpert Ohio Frank Nixon Nixon Muskingum College

NHL Scores Recap From Weekend Games

Sunday's NHL results show New York beat Chicago 6 to 1 and Detroit defeated Toronto 3 to 1. Saturday action included Montreal 3 Chicago 1 and Toronto 7 Boston 0.

New York Chicago Detroit Toronto Montreal Boston

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