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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1952

Page

8

Miami backs pace to power past Ohio University in 1952 clash

Miami's fleet running backs outgunned Ohio University in Ohio Stadium as the Redskin defense curbed the Bobcats through the first three quarters. Ohio drove to the Miami five in the final minutes but fumbles and a late stop sealed a Miami victory.

Ohio Stadium Miami Ohio University Bobcats Ohio Larry Lawrence Bobcats Charlie Wilson Bronco Springfield Ted Jackson Bill Casto Carroll Widdoes Tom Ascani Wilson Ascani Charlies Skipton Redskins Invaders

Athens Officials Assist Yardage Markers At Football Game

The Athens Chapter of the SEO Officials Association provided volunteer yardage markers during Saturday's university game. Dressed in striped shirts, they worked with the paid officials from midfield, one of the earliest stories of this practice locally and nationally.

Athens SEO Officials Association

Idaho Line Coach Jostles State Fan

In San Francisco a spectator enraged by Santa Clara’s 9 to 7 victory over Idaho at Kezar Stadium rushed the Idaho bench. He yelled he would punch a player, shoved Idaho line coach Chuck Gottfried, then lifted him and hurled him over the running track before dashing back to the stands.

San Francisco Santa Clara Idaho Kezar Stadium Chuck Gottfried Gottfried

Browns Rally Past Redskins in 1915 Upset Rise

In a midseason NFL clash in Cleveland the Browns rallied to beat the Washington Redskins 19 to 15 as Lou Groza kicked four field goals and Otto Graham sneaked for a score. Giants and Cardinals were upset elsewhere while the 49ers dominated the Texans and the Eagles defeated New York.

Browns Redskins Giants Cardinals

Providence Reds surge in early AHL season with win

The Providence Reds beat the Syracuse Warriors 5-2 to stretch their win streak to four, with Ray Powell breaking the 2-2 deadlock in the second period and Barry Sullivan and John Michaluk adding goals in the final frame. The St. Louis Flyers beat the Cleveland Barons 6-3, and the Hershey Bears toppled the Buffalo Bisons 3-1.

Associated Press Providence Reds Reds Syracuse Warriors Buffalo Ray Powell Barry Sullivan John Michaluk St. Louis Flyers Cleveland Barons Hershey Bears Buffalo Bisons

1952 Squirrel Season Ends With Fewer Casualties

Ohio State Wildlife Division reports the 1952 squirrel season produced one hunter death and seven injuries, fewer than 1951 though the season was shorter. The agency also announced deer hunting licenses for December 11 to 13, available from county clerks of courts.

Columbus Ohio State Wildlife Division

Eddie McBride’s 684 Series Highlights Bowling Week

Eddie McBride posted a 684 series in the Tuesday B League helping Athens Building Material hold third with a 12-6 mark. Daft of Athens Office Supply topped the week with a 596 aggregate and 222 in third game. Machine Shop won two of three to break a tie for top in the McBee Monday League.

Ed McBride McBride Athens Mathews Oil Athens Machine McBee Banks Sport Shop Daft Athens Office Supply Machine Shop Chappalear Tribe Russell Hall Fairview Robbin Gardner Pfeiffers Johnson Margaret Adams Beasley Mathews Vi Widdoes Adams Widdoes Belle Cornwell Beckley US Air Force Foster Ushop

Leading College Elevens Fear Reversals of Form

College football faces shifts as ranked teams stumble weekly. Michigan State and Maryland lead, with Oklahoma, Georgia Tech, and Duke close behind as UCLA and California clash for the Pacific Coast title. Texas dominates the Southwest, Yale faces Dartmouth, Penn meets Penn State, and Oklahoma eyes a path through Kansas State.

ED Corrigan New York Titans Iowa Big Ten Ohio State California Cal UCLA Trojans Golden Bears Georgia Tech Duke Engineers Maryland Louisiana State Boston University Illinois Wisconsin Badgers Purdue Michigan Boilermakers Texas Longhorns Arkansas Yale Penn Dartmouth Penn State Oklahoma Iowa State Kansas Kansas State

Grid Scores From Weekend Football Action

Scores list includes Villanova 34 over Xavier Ohio 20 and St Vincent Pa 21 over Scranton 20. Ohio high school results show Springfield Catholic 27 Cincinnati Deportes 25 and Roger Bacon 19 Newport Ky Catholic 13. Pro games: Los Angeles 31 Chicago Bears 7. San Francisco 48 Dallas 21. Detroit 52 Green Bay 17. Philadelphia 14 New York 10. Pittsburgh 34 Chicago Cardinals 19. Cleveland 19 Washington 15.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Lou Groza Brownies Washington Redskins Browns San Francisco 49Ers Dallas Texans Hugh McElhenny Joe Perry Frankie Albert New York Giants Chicago Cardinals Philadelphia Eagles Giants Ed Bawel Pittsburgh Cards Jim Finks Detroit Green Bay Los Angeles Chicago Bears Redskins Groza Otto Graham Serman Howard Howard Vic Ippolito Graham John Yonaker Brown Clevelanders EddieBaron Washingtons Chuck Drazenovich Penn State Villanova Xavier Ohio St. Vincent's Scranton Springfield Catholic Cincinnati Deportes Roger Bacon Newport Catholic San Francisco Dallas Philadelphia New York

Injuries Hospitalize Bidwell Grid Player

Gallia county reports the full extent of injuries to Earl Eugene Mitchell 17 of Bidwell Route 1 after a Friday night incident at the Bidwell Cheshire game. He was brought to Holm the Bidwell Cheshire Hospital for observation and remains under care.

Gallipolis Earl Eugene Mitchell Golda Mitchell Bidwell Holm Bidwell-Cheshire Frizer

Nation's top scorer Conway leads with 84 points

Al Conway of unbeaten William Jewell Missouri is the leading college football scorer with 84 points after six games. The halfback has tallied 14 touchdowns to pace the nation.

New York al Conway William Jewell Conway

Fire kills about 35 horses at Douglas Park in Louisville

A large barn at Douglas Park in Louisville burned Sunday night killing approximately 35 thoroughbred horses. The blaze spread rapidly, destroying the facility used for training at the popular track.

Louisville Douglas Park

Ohio college crews to race in Intercollegiate Regatta

Ohio State University Cincinnati and Case Tech regatta crews will join the Timmie Angston Intercollegiate Regatta on Thanksgiving Day in Chicago.

OHIO Columbus Ohio State University Cincinnati Case Tech Chicago

Bowling Green Routs Toledo In Homecoming Victory

Bowling Green State University defeated the University of Toledo 29 to 19 to spoil the Rockets homecoming. BG jumped to a 15-0 first quarter lead, Toledo rallied with a late touchdown to cut the margin to 22-19, but a roughness penalty in the final seconds gave BG the ball at TU's one yard line to seal the win.

Toledo Bowling Green State University University of Toledo Rockets Falcons

Cullom stars as Kent State routs Marshall 26 to 14

Kent State dominated Marshall 26 14 with fullback Jim Cullom and quarterback Frankie Artino leading the attack. Artino connected with Mike Norcio for key gains while Cullom scored two rushing touchdowns and returned a kickoff 69 yards after Marshall tied the game at seven.

Huntington W. Va Kent State Jim Cullom Frankie Artino Marshall Artino Mike Norcio Cullom

Oilers Extend Streak with Homecoming Victory

Findlay College Oilers beat Cedarville 26 to 19 on Homecoming Day to extend their winning streak to five and stay atop the Mid-Ohio League standings. Cedarville suffers its third defeat in five games with two wins.

Findlay Findlay College Cedarville Oilers

College Scores Across Regions Page Weekend Football

Washington defeats Stanford 27 to 14 while Montana and Oregon both tie 14 all. Southern California wins 10 to Califor nia 0. Washington State tops Oregon State 33 to 20. Other results include West Virginia beating Ironton 44 to 6 and Charleston over Huntington East 27 to 14.

Washington Stanford Montana Oregon Southern California California Washington State Oregon State West Virginia Huntington Ironton Charleston

Moon rush wins Bay Meadows handicap at mile and a quarter

Cops Bay Meadows San Mateo California veteran campaigner on the west coast tracks captured his third Bay Meadows handicap outrunning the favorite Two Lea in the $50000 mile and a quarter event.

COPS Bay Meadows San Mateo Calif

Miami Sets Statewide Grid Pace in Ohio Conference Race

Miami Redskins dominate Ohio college football standings with five straight wins and a 199-27 scoring edge. Findlay and Heidelberg close contenders as Ohio State suffers a stunning upset by Iowa and faces Northwestern, Pittsburgh, Illinois, and Michigan. Coach Woody Hayes calls the loss to a better team.

Fritz Howell Columbus Miami Redskins Oxford Crew Buckeye Redmen Ohio U Findlay Cedarville Oilers Mid- Ohio Ohio Northern Heidelberg Muskingum Ohio Denison Muskies Wooster Akron Zippers Marietta Kenyon Otterbein Capital Ashland Ohio State Iowa Northwestern Pittsburgh Illinois Michin Bucks Woody Hayes

Gruber Beats National Champ in Duke Golf Opener

Ira Gruber a Blue Devil sophomore upset defending national champion Billy Maxwell in the opening round of the National Amateur Golf Tournament in Durham North Carolina. Gruber was later eliminated by Billy Joe Patton.

Durham N. C Duke University Ira Gruber Blue Devil Sophmore Gruber Duke Billy Maxwell Ira Billy Joe Patton

Cage Clinic At Ironton Hosts Basketball Event

Lawrence County Coaches and Officials Association will host a basketball clinic on Tuesday October 28 at 7 30 p m in the Ironton High School gym. Coaches officials and players are invited. Featured speakers include Toby Frecka James Strausbaugh Jack Rhoads Mark Schaffer and Ralph and Carl Palmer.

Ironton Lawrence County Coaches and Officials Association Ironton High School Toby Frecka James Strausbaugh SEO Officials Association Jack Rhoads SEO Mark Schaffer Ohio High School Athletic Association Ralph and Carl Palmer

Red Wings falter in early NHL play amid rough start

Detroit drops two games to fall to a 3-4-2 record as Montreal thumps them 9-0 and the Rangers nip the Wings 3-2. Debate swirls over goalie Terry Sawchuk and Sid Abel's departure as Detroit sits tied for third with Boston after a 1-1 tie with Chicago.

Detroit Red Wings Montreal Detroit New York Rangers Wings Red Wings Terry Sawchuck Sid Abel Boston Chicago

The Plains Rips McArthur in SEC Buckeye League clash

The Plains overwhelmed McArthur 37 to 12 to move into second place in the SEC Buckeye League. George Burdette and Leroy Hashman led Plains scorers with two touchdowns each, while Coulter Meek and Gary McBride added markers. Hashman contributed a key interception and the extra point user. Three Generals fumbles set up multiple Plains scores.

Chauncey the Plains Buckeye McArthur Generals Uckaown George Burdette Leroy Hashman Coulter Meek Gary McBride Burdette Tom Dill Hashman Indians

Bobcats Set to Face Western Michigan After Miami Loss

Ohio Universitys Bobcats, 20 points down to Miami, return home to meet Western Michigan on Saturday in a bid to reclaim share of the Mid American Conference title. Michigan states and Cincinnati remain, while Miami must beat Cincinnati to clinch. Coach Widdoes said the team gave its all but ran out of steam as key players were hurt, including Bill Casto Elmer Apel Charlie Skipton Gene Nuxhall and quarterbacks Bill Frederick and Frank Underwood.

Miami Redskins Ohio University Bobcats Western Michigan Cincinnati Bowling Green Miami Bearcats Bobcat Broncos Carroll Widdoes Bill Casto Elmer Apel Charlie Skipton Bill Frederick Frank Underwood Gene Nuxhall Nuxhall Gene

Hockey scores and baseball notes from 1949 season

Providence 5 Syracuse 2 and St Louis 6 Cleveland 3 in hockey action. Hershey 3 Buffalo 1 also reported. In baseball, Billy Cox of the Dodgers hit .333 in the 1949 World Series, the only active Dodger fielder above .300, with one hit in three at bats across two games.

Billy Cox

Plains defeat McArthur with late rally and key turnovers

Harold Poston centers on the Plains as Gene Sharpe connects with Meek for 37 yards then McBride scores. McArthur starts strong with two TDs by Arme strong and Biffle. Gill concussion slows Generals in second period as The Plains roll 37 12 final with Hashman kick and multiple lineups listed.

Harold Poston Plains Center Indians Gene Sharpe Meek Bob Finnearty McArthur Generals Sharpe McBride Bill Armestrong Gill Rodney Biffle Plains Pickett Knowlton Kempton Beard Brown D. Wilson Hook Finnearty Powell Powell. Guards—Potts, McDonald, Vessalo. Center—H. Poston. Backs — D. ,Poston Burdette Hashman Hanning M. Wilson Thompson Ratzlaff Riffle Hughes Smallwood Partee McKinniss Ferguson Cline Craig Graves Martin Armstrong Hill Meeks Reed Prater the Plains Biffle Tribe Conley Luca

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