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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1962

Page

12

North Gallia Grabs 18-6 SWC Victory Over Hannan Trace

North Gallia High defeated Hannan Trace 18-6 to leave the SWC cellar. Gallia scored all first half points and withstood late Hannan drives, while Buzz Hatten’s 59 yard interception return capped the scoring. Scott Bailey and Buddy Walton connected on passes and runs for Gallia.

North Gallia High Hannan Trace Gallia Hannan Bill Barnes Scott Bailey Buzz Hatten North Gallia Buddy Walton Paul Roberts Tra Feeletan Rize Hatten

Generals Defeat The Plains In Muddy showdown

McArthur improves to 7-0-1 by beating Chauncey The Plains 16-6 in damp conditions. Dembsey Meeks scored twice on short runs for the Generals while Charles Hale and Doug Wicker keyed a stubborn defense. Strole connected for the Plains lone score on a 29 yard pass to Bill Coon, but the visitors struggled on the wet field as penalties and tempers flared late.

Indians Plains Bill Coon Harry Strole McArthur Chauncey Dick Brumfield Charles Hall Bill Bullock Jim Zentmeyer Messenger the Plains Southeastern Ohio Generals Belpre Southeastern Ohio Buckeye Dembsey Meeks Ron Fenik Doug Wicker Charles Hale Dick Bates Danny Smith Smith Dave Stricklin Hale Buckeye Trimble Stricklin Meeks The Strole Alert General Coon Denny Davis Chuck Starks Starks Joe White White Pat

Ohio High School Coaches Seek June North-South All-Star Return

Ohio high school basketball coaches moved to revive the North-South all-star game next June after the NCAA denied last year’s Newark affair. State association leaders cite NCAA criteria and compare to Kentucky allowing shorter workouts as they plan a petition. Tom Thatcher was elected president with Paul Walker secretary treasurer, and regional officers named as sessions featured coaches and officials.

Columbus Ohio State Association Ohio State University NCAA Ohio High School Athletic Association Newark Tom Thatcher Colonel Crawford High School North Robinson Crawford County Bill Satterlee Akron South Paul Walker Middletown Columbus Hines New Lebanon Dixie Marv McCollum Hamilton Taft Bob Feller John Bennington St. Louis University Ohio State W. J McConnell Canton McKinley Warren Harding Niles McKinley Springfield South Walker Middies Johnny Cabas Salem

Buckeyes Favored by 3 Over Wisconsin in Columbus

Ohio State, smarting from a recent loss to Northwestern, hosts unbeaten Wisconsin which carries an eight game win streak and national scoring lead. Odds set OSU as a 3 point favorite as Wisconsin arrives seeking its first win over the Buckeyes in Columbus since World War I. The CBS telecast will air at 1 30 p m EST.

Columbus Ohio State Woody Hayes Badgers Wisconsin Bucks Ohio Woody Northwestern Big Ten Bill Reid Wildcats Badger Madison CBS

Tonight's schedule for five area high school games

The slate lists Middleport at Athens in Athens, Jackson at Nelsonville in Nelsonville, Logan at Gallipolis in Gallipolis, Wellston at Pomeroy in Pomeroy, Trimble at Chauncey in Chauncey, and Man, W Va at Point Pleasant in Point Pleasant.

Caldwell Rolls Past Glouster 28-8 in MVL Clash

Caldwell defeated Glouster 28-8 at home in a Muskingum Valley League game. Sonny Cain connected on a 20 yard pass for Glouster. Caldwell answered with Elliott 21 and 10 yard runs and a 15 yard pass from Tavelton. Marcus Hazard added a 4 yard TD run and two PATs.

Caldwell Glouster Sonny Cain Pat— Cain Caldwell — Elliott Tavelton Hazard Pat—Marcus

Rutland Edges Belpre In SEC Buckeye Battle

Rutland nips Belpre 16 to 12 to move into a third place tie in the Southeastern Ohio Buckeye League standings. Belpre led 12 0 after the first half but failed on two extra points. Russ Fraley scored the winning TD on a 12 yard pass from Jerry Black as Rutland rallied in the second period.

Rutland Rutland High Buckeye Belpre Russ Fraley Jerry Black Red Devils Joe Garrett Golden Eagles Garrett Gary Moore Eagles Wahama Williamstown W. Va Pat Don Smith Fraley Chuck Cheadle Black

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