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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1958

Page

12

Army Holds Top Spot Auburn Drops To Fifth In AP Poll

Unbeaten Army retains No. 1 with 90 first place votes and 1446 points while Ohio State rises to No. 2. Louisiana State leapfrogs to third after a win over Kentucky and Auburn slides to fifth after a tie with Georgia Tech. Iowa moves to seventh and Northwestern climbs to eighth on big wins postings.

Army Auburn Virginia Associated Press Ohio State Wisconsin Iowa Michigan State Purdue Navy Middies Tulane Northwestern Michigan Oklahoma Kansas Georgia Tech Louisiana State Kentucky TEXAS Clemson Isis Mississippi Notre Dame Colorado Air Force Academy Texas Christian Mississippi State

Ohio U Forecast to Win by Scant Margin Over Marshall

Ohio University coach George Strode cautions fans not to overestimate the Bobcats in the upcoming Marshall game. Scout Bob Wren highlights Marshall's QB Dick Mostardo and a strong line, while Ohio faces injuries and depth issues that could influence the outcome.

Ohio University Marshall Ohio Stadium Bob Wren Western Michigan Toledo Kent Big Green Bobcats Dick Mostardo Wren Dick Jackson Huntington Herd Jim Maddox Bob Wagner Maddox Wagner Herb Royer Royer Jim O’conner Rudy Colombo Vern Howell John Beiletti Hess Ohio U Joe Trevis Jim Woods Joe Dean Jim Massarelli Miami Johnny (Pont Kaci Fairfield Scott Hill Mourouzis Williams

BG Offensive Leader Miami Tops Defense

Mid American Conference statistics highlight Bowling Green as a top offensive unit averaging over 475 yards in wins over Toledo and Western Michigan. Miami leads in defense allowing 568 yards in three league games, with Coleman and Williams among leading rushers and Colburn and Stoltz in the passing race.

Bowling Green Miami Lowell Coleman Western Michigan Bob Colburn Toledo Frank Halacik Coleman Harold Williams Bronco Terror Williams Bob Barnlow John Moore George Scott Colburn Jerry Stoltz Falcons Stoltz Dick Mostardo Kent Marshall Haladik Jack Campbell Campbell Rawlow

Woody Hayes Pushes Buckeyes Toward Tough Wisconsin Test

Ohio State coach Woody Hayes focused on keeping the defending Big Ten champions sharp as they host Wisconsin after a 49 8 win over Indiana. Hayes led a scrimmage following criticism of officiating and the state of college football in a recent press luncheon.

Columbus Ohio State Woody Hayes Buckeyes BUCKS Wisconsin Indiana Hayes Big Ten Kenneth L Tug) Wilson Woody

Fight Results Across Cities Highlight Knockouts and Decisions

In New York Eddie Lynch stopped Charlie Cummings by knockout after 151 pounds with Cummings from Philadelphia. Providence’s Tommy Garrow out pointed Pat McCoy of Galway at 138 pounds in Claremont New Hampshire. Chicago’s Jerry Jordan defeated Indian Buddy Jackson in a 145 pound bout in Springville New York.

New York Eddie Lynch Charlie Cummings Philadelphia Providence R.I Tommy Garrow Claremont N.H Pat McCoy Galway Ireland Chicago Jerry Jordan Buddy Jackson Springville N.Y

Stengel's Managing Beat Braves Spahn Praises Stengel

Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn praised Casey Stengel for managing in the World Series. He said Stengel made no mistakes and used relief pitchers superbly. Spahn spoke Monday in Oklahoma City to charity funds volunteers.

Oklahoma City Milwaukee Warren Spahn Casey Stengel Casey Spahn Stengel

Wellston Tigers Capture Associated Press High School Grid

Massillon's Tigers, Ohio champions with seven of ten titles, beat Mansfield 20-8 to top the AP scholastic poll as Canton Central Catholic upset No. 1 Warren Harding 8-0. Alliance jumped to second, reshaping the top 10 including Springfield and Elyria returning to the list.

Columbus Massillon Tigers Associated Press Stark County Mansfield Canton Central Catholic Warren Harding Warren Panthers Springfield Hamilton Troy Dayton Fairmont Alliance Aviators Alliance Cleve Youngstown East Elyria Rete A Ee Canton Parma Wellston Bexley Steubenville Washington D. H Canton McKinley Painesville Harvey Cleveland Benedictine Austintown Fitch East Palestine Jackson Stark Cincinnati Purcell Brookfield Toledo DeVilbiss Portsmouth Struthers Urbana Columbus Rosary Dayton Chaminae Springfield Catholic Lima Logan Boardman van Wert Akron Hoban Western Hills Canton Lincoln Toledo Libbey Zanesville Akron St. Vincent Columbus Linden

Middleport High School faces grid probation

Three Athens officials filed a report with Ohio Athletic Commissioner H. W. Emschler after seven Middleport players were ejected from a 46-0 loss to Logan. They cited slugging and unsportsmanlike conduct, with threats and vulgar profanity toward officials. Logan staff praised for coopera­tion. hearing in Columbus likely before action.

Middleport High School Athens Ohio Athletic H. W. Emschler Logan Lowell Rapp B. T. Grover, Jr J. B. Vanity Middleport Emschler Southeastern Ohio Officials Association Rapp Grover Vanity Logan High School Bedlam Rapp Yellow Jacket Columbus Ohio Athletic Association OHSAA

Newcombe Tops Hitters Among Pitchers in 1958

Don Newcombe led major league pitchers with a .361 batting average in 1958, adding 26 hits in 72 at bats with one double and one home run and nine RBIs. Warren Spahn finished second at .333 with six doubles, one triple and two homers. Don Larsen topped American League pitchers with a .306 average and four home runs. Spahn and Larsen posted notable pitching lines, while Newcombe compiled a 7-13 record with the Dodgers/Redlegs.

Newcombe Warren Spahn Milwaukee Spahn Lew Burdette Associated Press Today Don Larsen New York Yankees Larsen Ike Delock Boston Saphn Los Angeles Dodgers Cincinnati Redlegs

Len Matthews Aims For KO of Zulueta

Philadelphia bout pits 19 year old Len Matthews against Orlando Zulueta in a 10 round fight. Zulueta, with 109 pro bouts, holds odds against the unbeaten knockout artist who has 12 KOs in 14 wins. Matthews’ manager vows an early KO as the plan tonight.

Philadelphia Len Matthews Orlando Zulueta Zulueta Matthews Anthony Graziano Graziano Len

Lions Need More Support From Fans And Journalists

Detroit Lions coach George Wilson says the team needs less criticism and more backing after a poor start. He cites injuries to Junker Reichow and Johnson and notes 70 new faces, with eight rookies, as reasons for turnover and a struggle to win after last season’s championship.

Detroit George Wilson Detroit Lions Wilson LIONS Green Bay Steve Junker Jerry Reichow John Henry Johnson Browns Bears

Detroit Tops Minneapolis In Tight 103 97 Win

Detroit defeats Minneapolis 103 to 97 in a high scoring game. Philadelphia posts 120 to 110 over Syracuse, highlighting the night with strong offense.

Detroit Minneapolis Philadelphia Syracuse

Nishitetsu Lions Clinch World Series Win Over Giants

Kazuhisa Inao, 21, spun his fourth win in five days to lead Nishitetsu Lions past Yomiuri Giants 6-1 in the seventh game. The Lions claim the Japan baseball world series title for the third straight year, winning four straight games after dropping the first three. Inao finished the regular season 35-10.

Tokyo Kazuhisa Inao Fukuoka Nishitetsu Lions Yomiuri Giants Lions Inao

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