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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1955

Page

19

Inspired Bulldogs Face Wellston Rockets in Friday Tilt

Athens seeks revenge on Wellston as the two top Southeastern Ohio Buckeye League teams clash at Belpre Field. Kuenzli remains sidelined with a shoulder injury while Rutland and Belpre chase the league crown in a winner take all showdown. Kickoff is 8 p.m. noting previous wins and scoring leaders.

Wellston Rockets Shes Ces Kuenzli Ue Belpre Eagles Rutland Red Devils Buckeye Belpre Field

Bobcat Star Injured In Scrimmage Forces Season Longout

Bobcats suffer a season ending shoulder separation for sophomore halfback Dave Kuenzli after a routine Tuesday scrimmage. Millard Nosley moves to second team. Jim Hilles Deb Hilles to receive extra reps. coach Widdoes plans use of Mosley and Stevens as needed. Ohio University prepares for Indiana with a 3 2 record.

Dave Kuenali Kuenall Upper Sandusky Ohio Columbus Kuenali Millard Nosley Cleveland Mosley Carroll Widdoes Widdoes Mossey Bill Stevens Marietta Stevens Ali Erland Ashberg

Middies Stay In Contention For Bowl Bid

Navy remains in the bowl picture as the Baltimore News-Post notes debate over invitations. Navy’s 21-0 Sugar Bowl win over Mississippi boosts hopes, while analysts say Army, Notre Dame, and Columbia loom in the race. no firm invitation or schedule decision has been made yet.

Middies Altimore Baltimore News-Post News-Post Vrank Sushenr Navy Army Sai Notre Columbia Mississippi Fexil K. Makeneht Dallas Auburn Georgia “Tech State West Virgin Army Heem Chan “Navy

Long-Shot Cops Race As Best Bet Falters

Retrial an English-owned 18 to 1 shot won the 118th Cambridgeshire Handicap Stakes yesterday. Tusk's Blood was second and Swept finished third while the favored Manati ran out of the money.

Sewmarkel Tusk's Blood Swept Manati

Ohio State Faces Northwestern After Wisconsin Win

Esco Sarkinen OSU coach and scout notes Ohio State may suffer a letdown after beating Wisconsin. Northwestern linemen Cleveland could disrupt OSU, as Sarkinen points to Sanford and John Smith at tackle and guard.

Wisconsin Northwestern Esco Sarkinen F Osu Sarkhinen Sanford Sacks John” ‘Smith North- Western Ohio State Funning Kame

SCs Arnett Leader In College Scoring

Arnett led college football scoring with three touchdowns adding to his total. The 15 counted his scores, two from six yards and a third from an unknown distance. The race was a private duel with Texas Swink for the major college scoring lead.

Scs Arnett Arnett Texas Swink

Indiana Keeps Up Guard and Hoosiers Power at Peak

Indiana faces Ohio University in Bloomington as Coach Bernie Crimmins highlights a deep, tested lineup. Despite injuries to Tom Cousineau and other end penalties, Indiana’s offense shows progress with Ted Karras and Brad Bomba returning, while Joe Amato and Steve Wietecha bolster backfield and line play.

Indiana Hoosiers Bloomington, Inc Ase Howlers Ohio University Ohio Bernie Crimmins Tom “Cousineau Northwestern Snape Los Cousineau Letterman Charley” Lae Opera Ted Karras Earier Ust Brad Bomba Feliinger Villas Nova Jeney Mienigan UNA Rames Joe Amatutz Crimmins Thollana

Scipio Opens Cage Season at Albany

Scipio High School begins its basketball season tonight at Albany of Athens County. New coach Bill Phillips, a Scipio senior at Ohio University, has led four weeks of hard practices. Returnees Jim Cline and Paul Green look set to start, while Gary Borgan and Dick Bradley contest the center spot. Morgan leads scoring today, with Bradley bringing experience. Two defensive rovers Frankie Apple and K D Williams guard the backcourt, both five feet tall.

Harrisonville Scipio High School Albany Athens County Bill Phillips Scipio Ohio University Purple Bulldog Jim Cline Paul Green Cline Gary Borgan Dick Bradley Morgan Bradley Frankie Apple K. D. Williams Williams

Big Names Absent as Senior Tourney Opens in Pinehurst

Quarterfinal play begins at the North and South Seniors Golf Championships in Pinehurst North Carolina. Only titleholder J W Roberts from Columbus Ohio advances past round two by defeating Don Moore of Las Vegas Falls New Jersey 3 and 2. Medalist C D McAllister of Orlando Florida a retired Air Force colonel rallies to beat T M Belshe of Washington 3 and 2.

Pinehurst N. C P—Bigames J. W. Roberts Columbus Ohio Don Moore Lasex Falls C.D." McAllister Driando Fla Air Force

Browns Sign Perini to Reinforce Backfield Line

Cleveland and the Browns signed Pete Perini a fullback and linebacker formerly with the Chicago Bears after last season He will replace Sam Palumbo a Notre Dame rookie who is injured in Sunday's game versus Green Bay at Lambeau Field Perini is a former Ohio State standout with potential to bolster the unit

Athens Larry Hughes Jim Lee Jim Rutkoskie Larry Hawk Logan Jack Gastkins Tom Baldwin Orville Sitvine Browns Perini OSU Cleveland Cleveand Pete Perini Chicago Bears Ohio State Sam Palumbo Notre Dame Seca Wopem Genesis Green Bay

Chicago Heavyweight Comeback Bid Crashes In Ring

A Chicago heavyweight heavyweight comeback bid ended in a painful loss Wednesday night as opponent Holman climbed back from rounds of trading blows. Holman’s sharp left hook in the sixth floor, sending the rival to the ropes for a nine count, sealed the stoppage after a tense bout that followed a months long layoff since a previous defeat.

Grandson in Prowess Immortal at Mount Carmel High

Chicago area Mount Carmel High School carries on the immortal Jim Thorpe legacy through grandson Mike. A scrapbook kept by his mother Charlotte ties the lineage to Thorpe, who died in 1953, as Mike scores touchdowns this season and has 70 carries for 458 yards. He eyes Michigan or UCLA and hopes to reach the NFL.

Jim Thorpe Hi Shicago Mount Carmel High School Mike Charlotte Ept Jim Michigan UCLA

Papoooses Here Fresh Battle Miami Second Victory

Miami freshman football team heads to Ohio Stadium to face Ohio U Bobkittens seeking a second win after a 20-6 split. Freshmen Redman Hummel start. Corradini may replace if Bobkittens meet pass defense. Xavier and Wesleyan losses cited. Bobkittens focus on defense and ball movement.

Miami Como U Ohio Wesley Frank Richey Tom Redman George Hummel Ohio U Ron Corradini Athens Wil Bobbittens Corradini Richey Dayton Xavier Papooses Wesleyan Bobkittens

OU Indiana Game Tickets Available

Tickets for the Indiana Ohio game Saturday in Bloomington Ind are on sale at the OU Athletic Office in the OU Men's Gym. Ticket Manager Jim Johnson says many seats near the 50 yard line are $2. Indiana's Homecoming and Bo McMillin Day in Hoosierland are noted. Routes for motorists are outlined, distance about 300 miles, Ohio U team flying from Port Columbus to Purdue Aeronautica and onward to Bloomington arriving 1:30 CST.

Bloomington Ind Jim Johnson Indiana Bo McMillin Hoosierland Athens Automobile Club Athens Cininath Bedford Cinfernath Chillicothe Richmond Indianapolis Ohio U Port Columbus Purdue Aeronautic Alr

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