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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1954

Page

10

Redskins Can Win MAC Crown This Week

The Redskins eye the Mid American Conference title this Saturday hosting Western Michigan after a 46 13 win over Bowling Green moved them atop the standings. Kent State leads all games offense with 417.6 yards per game while Toledo’s Mel Triplett climbs to the top in rushing for conference play with 388 yards.

Miami Western Michigan Redskins Yank Te Deis Kent State Toledo Mel Triplett Bowling Green S6u Erland Ahlberg Western Reserve Buffalo Clair Williams Dan Kramer Jerry Ganzel Jerry Anderson John Barrymore Lou Mariano Kent Triplett Tirrel Burton Marshall Ohio Sg Harvard Kentucky

Buckeyes Caution After Poll Lead Before Northwestern Test

Ohio State unbeaten and ranked No. 1 in the AP poll continues cautious prep for next Saturday at Evanston. Coach Woody Hayes plans added contact but drills fundamentals as five straight wins loom. Jim Parker sidelined by leg injury. Northwestern lists five regulars with Da center and Lau ter among them amid doubts about their chances.

Columbus Ohio State Associated Press Northwestern Woody Hayes Wildcats Evanston Hayes Bucks Jim Parker Wisconsin John Dacenter Bobby Lauter Damore Lauter Michi-gan Pittsburgh

Officials To Meet In Athens At Ohio University Gym

The Athens Chapter of Southeastern Ohio officials will meet tomorrow at Ohio University Men’s Gymnasium. Secretary Nolan Mace has a time of the meeting is 7 p.m.

Athens Southeastern Ohio Ohio University Nolan Mace

Wren Seeks New Starters As OU Baseball Prep Gears Up

Ohio University baseball coach Bob Wren leads over fifty players in fall workouts at the OU ball field. He aims to replace four graduates including All-American Dick Murphy and Tom Biskup, through freshmen development and veteran returnees. Key pitchers John Bier, Dick Hummel, and Dean Taylor may anchor the staff as Jerry Driscoll Dave Wickersham and Bill Hinkle push for rotation spots.

Ohio University Bob Wren Wren Dick Murphy Tom Biskup Dick England Jack Mehi Don Lamndstrom Ron Nakassuji John Bier Bobcat Bier Dick Hummel Dean Taylor Jerry Driscoll Dave Wickersham Bill Hinkle

Largest field to post in Delaware Park New Castle Handicap

Twenty fillies and mares competed in the New Castle Handicap at Delaware Park, the largest field in the race’s 17-year history.

Delaware Park New Castle

Dangerous No Trespassing at Sau Salito Wharf

A fragment notes a popular Sau salito fishing spot with a small wharf bearing a red sign reading Dangerous No Trespassing. The readable detail highlights private access warnings at a local shoreline site.

Sausalito Calif

Ahlberg Leads OU Ground Gain in Post War Football

Ohio University Bobcats feature Ahlberg as top ground gainer with 456 yards in 56 carries and 8.1 yard average. Ted Jackson close behind with 190 yards. passing leader is Bill Frederick with 19 completions. Receivers include Roger Thomas and Walt Gawronski among four catches each. team totals show 1503 rushing and passing yards, 55 first downs, and 11 players on score sheet.

Erland Ahlberg Ohio University Amal Ahlberg Conneaut Ohio Ted Jackson John Evans Roger Thomas Joel Deckman Vern Smith Bill Frederick Jack Wair Walt Gawronski Gawronski Bobcats

Ghostie Cops First in AKC Field Trial

James Sayre of Kanauga won a first place in the 15 inch female class at the Huntington Beagle Club field trials in Wellston. His dog Ghostie earned the trophy toward future field champion status, having prior thirds and fourths and a two year derby win.

Gallipolis James Sayre Kanauga Gallia County Huntington Beagle Club, Inc Wellston Sayre Ghostie American Kennel Club Hier

Durocher Honored as Beverly Hills Outstanding Citizen

Beverly Hills presents Leo Durocher with a black bat bearing his name in rhinestones after guiding the New York Giants to the National League pennant and four straight World Series titles over the Cleveland Indians. Jumping Joe Fulks retires from basketball to enter private business with Philadelphia Warriors. In West Virginia, Harold Morrison wins the 136 hydroplanes division title in the All West Virginia Boat Racing Championship. Cranium, driven by Ron Musson, wins 135 hydroplanes inboards.

Beverly Hills Calif New York Giants Cleveland Indians Leo Durocher Philadelphia Joe” Fulks Philadelphia Warriors Warriors Fulks Charleston W. Va Harold Morrison Middletown Cranium Ron Musson Akron Ohio

Ten major colleges boast undefeated football teams

New York reports Cincinnati and Ohio State join eight other colleges with undefeated records. Cincinnati has six wins, Ohio State five, among the ten leading programs. standings reflect early season results across the gridiron.

New York Cincinnati Ohio State

Uranium Stock Draw Nets Salt Lake Bees Fans

In Salt Lake City ten Salt Lake Bees fans received 1,000 shares of uranium mining stock as gifts in a drawing. Bees president Eddie Leishman, veteran of a Pioneer League pennant, notes the uranium boom and that the value is measured in pennies, not dollars, though he refuses to specify exact shares.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake Bees Eddie Leishman Bees Brooklyn Bridge

Offensive Play Satisfactory But OU Coach Calls For Polish

Freshman coach Frank Richey praised the offense in Friday’s 12-7 win over Ohio Wesleyan but critiqued the defense. He cited lack of practice and a five four Wesleyan defense as major factors. Richey used three units to evaluate players and plans more defensive work ahead of Friday’s West Virginia frosh game.

Aoe Ee Frank Richey Ohio Wesleyan Miami Bobcats Wesleyan Richey Richeys Bobbitten Bobkitten Fresh West Virginia

Beech Dominates Trojans As Buchtel Wins 10-0

Beech pitched a four hitter with 12 strikeouts to notch his 6th straight win and 6th shutout as Buchtel Bruins rout Troy 10-0. Beech and Grinstead each had strong at bats, supported by a 11 hit team performance.

Beech Trojans Buchtel Bruins Bert Barnes Troy Bill Beech Day Grinstead Thompson McDonald Trojan

Albany VFW Post 9893 Hosts Baseball Team Stag Party

The Albany base ball team will be hosted by VFW Post 9893 on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The event will be held at the post and all team members and post members are invited to attend.

Albany Vfw Albany

Cadet Colonel Malcolm Wallace Leads ROTC Units

Malcolm Wallace, a cadet at the university, serves as the corps commander for the combined Army and Air Force ROTC units. He holds the rank of cadet colonel in the Army ROTC and is a guard for the Military Guard on campus.

Malcolm Wallace T.C.A. Guard Air Force

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