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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1955

Page

6

Cleveland Browns Rout Green Bay to Celebrate Birthday

Cleveland dominates Green Bay 41-10 as Otto Graham and Frankie Gatski star in a festive win. Al Carmichael returns a 100-yard kickoff for the Browns while Ratterman adds two touchdowns. Green Bay’s Tobin Rote struggles with two interceptions as Cleveland seizes first place in the Eastern Division.

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Old Pros Lead NFL Action as Graham and Hirsch Shine

Veteran stars Otto Graham and Crazy Legs Hirsch retirements loom but still star as Cleveland and Los Angeles beat rivals. Pittsburgh remains in pace with Cleveland. Green Bay, Chicago clash as Giants fall in a 19-17 setback. Graham passes for 187 yards with two scores and runs in a TD. Hirsch adds a rushing TD helping the Browns surge. Green Bay gains a late TD from Carmichael and Packers rally to edge Philadelphia in a high scoring day.

Graham Ratterman Groza Green Bay Tobin Rote Howie Ferguson Bill Howton Gary Knafele Browns Packers Morrison Maurice Darrell ‘Brewster Warren Lahr Sem'Palumbe Cleveland Notre Dame Hie Abe Clesland Philelphia Chicago Cardinals Los Angeles Otto Graham Crazy Legs Hirsch Pittsburgh Steelers New York Giants Walloping Hirsch Homme Paige Carmichael Gordy Soltau Billy Brown Bull McColl Francisco Bobby Watkins Cardinal Philadelphia

Knights of Columban Rally at Gallipolis

Fragmentary notes describe a gathering labeled Knights of Columban at Gallipolis with references to events on a late October date and mentions of individuals and a coach named Oliver. The text is incomplete and lacks a clear outcome or full context.

Gallipolis Iit Cabrie Rand Galpalt Knights of Columban Wince Galelipolis Marks & Change Rasta Hom Eeu Bevo Prance i Ser Newt Oliver Wiherwinas

Speed Boat Mark Set In Desert Race Event

Rose set a speed boat mark on the same Indio California course last year, marking a notable achievement in the desert race event.

Indio Calit Rose

Wisconsin Near Elimination in Big Ten Title Race

Wisconsin fans faced a tough outlook as the Badgers, once a Big Ten favorite, were set to meet Michigan State after losses to Ohio State and Southern Cal. Michigan, Wisconsin, and Michigan State chase key conference wins as Kramer returns from injury, with Michigan State needing a win to stay alive in the title race.

Chicago Wisconsin Badgers Michigan State Ivy Williamson Ohio State Southern Cal Stanford Notre Dame Illinois Wolverines Michigan Army Wolves Northwestern Minnesota Western Ohio University Southern Cal Buckeyes Town Hindy Indiana Onio Tening Ows Spartans Atchigan Ron Kramer Kramer

Ohio U Fails To Cap Off Best Effort Versus Miami

Ohio University coach Carroll Widdoes praised his team for a hard fought game while lamenting a first quarter fumble that sparked Miami’s 34-7 win. Widdoes said the Owls played their best all season, but a miscue and timely breaks by Miami doomed the effort.

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Miami Is Businesslike In Winning

Miami dominates with quiet efficiency as the Redskins suffer a decisive loss. The celebration is low key, highlighting disciplined play and clear superiority without loud displays. The article notes strong backing by Byron Inn Meni Oxford and references a pivotal 947 victory.

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38 Remain Unbeaten In Grid Wars

Ohio University coach Widdoes lauds Miami victory as Ohio U remains unbeaten while Maryland and Michigan lead a slate of six teams with six wins. Key plays by Don Smith and a dramatic 76 yard interception return shaped a tough win, with Indiana next on the schedule.

Indian Exec Gives Up Bid To Buy Wasners

Cleveland Indians executive Hank Greenberg says he withdraws his offer to acquire Wasners after their bid was not accepted within 24 hours. He notes he believed the deal would be accepted but says the directors chose to study it instead. Greenberg had proposed financing about 190000 to operate the club next year and to turn the front office over to him.

Cleveland Hank Greenberg Duplers Sports Krogers Millers Frente New Marshfield Pacific Coast Claire Goodwin N. Marsh Duplers Southertons Wagners M. Hall H. Cornwell Cleveland Indians Greenberg M. Bartlett Widdoes Therancisco Ctus Fultz League E. Scott Simons Goodwin Simnons

Casey Stengel Uses More Yankees Than Earlier World Series

Yankees manager Casey Stengel employed more players this year than in the previous World Series quest. He shuffled in different men during the early games, using Yanko and several other players as the lineup evolved.

Casey Stengel Yankees Yanko

Texas A M Surprise of Season: Big Ten Favorite Hold

Texas A M leads as a surprise atop the college football scene with a 1955 season strong showing. Ohio State and Michigan loom as major contenders while Auburn remains a near-unbeaten threat. Georgia Tech and Oklahoma weather shifts as top teams face late-season tests.

Texas A&m Ohio State Wisconsin Auburn Michigan Georgia Tech Oklahoma Colorado Sooners Missisippi State Fies Tech Maryland Is State State Bear Bryant Yale Princeton Pacific Coast UCLA Bryant Colgate Aggies Southern Arkansas Southern Methodist Rice Texas Minnesota

Governor To Crown Homecoming Queen at Indiana U

Bloomington Indiana October 1945 governor George N Craig will crown Indiana University homecoming queen Saturday before the football game with Ohio University. Homecoming festivities begin Friday night with a campus parade and pep rally. Members of Indiana's Big Ten champion 1945 football team will attend.

Widdoes Miami Bobcats Indiana Hoosiers Bloomington Ind Big Ten George N. Craig Indiana ‘Universitys Ohio University

Florida coach questions Kentucky ethics in last second field goal

Gainesville notes say Florida coach Bob Woodruff accused Kentucky of violating ethics to stop the clock and allow a 34 second left field goal by Delmar Hughes to beat Florida 10 7. Kentucky coach Blanton Collier denied any violation and defended timing as legitimate.

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Eastern Pounds Rout Winton 46-0 to stay unbeaten

Eastern defeated Winton 46-0 to extend its league record to 5-1 in Gallia County League play. Ron Myers Jim Whitlatch and Bob Powell each scored twice, with Riebel and Powell connecting on key plays, while strong defense from Eddie Murphy and Ron Clay limited Winton.

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Television Programs By CHARIS sees Joume me

New York CBS Radio reports a record first 37 weeks as phonograph factory sales rise while radio sets surge. Arthur Hull Hayes, CBS president, notes a strong year with radio and televised programs expanding.

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