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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1958

Page

10

Brown Paces Browns With Four TDs In 38 24 Win

Jim Brown ran for 180 yards on 24 attempts and scored four touchdowns as Cleveland defeated Chicago 38-24. The Browns improved to 5-0, with Brown reaching 815 rushing yards and 14 total TDs, while others like Unitas and Pav the Colts kept pace in their 35-10 win over Washington.

Brown Browns Chicago Cardinals Syracuse University Steve van Buren Colts Washington Unitas

Athens Club Honors Golf Pro Bob Littler Night

Athens Country Club honored Bob Littler for 12 years of service in a celebration at the club. Donations included a portable TV and a letter confirming a tuition deposit for Littler's son at Ohio University. The event highlighted Littler's role in promoting golf at OU and beyond, with praise from members and friends.

Athens Country Club Robert Littler Country Club Bob Littler Littlers Bob Pauline Ohio University Fund, Inc Mark Littler Beta Theta Pi Fraternity George Rutkoskie Ohio Wesleyan Miami Ohio University Athens Club Don Finsterwald Larry Snyder Bob Littler, Jr Roger Pedigo St. Louis Jack Algeo Florida Dick Smail Don Ferguson Herb Branstitter

Dodd Attacks Coaches Over NCAA Violations

Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd accuses Bud Wilkinson and Ralph Jordan of knowing alumni misconduct aimed at NCAA trouble. He says probationed schools’ coaches deserve ineligibility for honors and criticizes the Football Coaches Association for failing to discipline members. He urges tougher actions by coaches and writers against rule violations.

Fort Worth Tex Bobby Dodd Georgia Tech Bud Wilkinson Oklahoma Ralph Jordan Auburn NCAA Dodd Atlanta Southern Methodist Dallas Flem Hall Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hall

Weekend fights report pairs fighters and outcomes

Havana Ezequiel Uribe from Mexico outpointed Armando Baragano in Havana 13614. Dwight Hawkins from Los Angeles stopped Baby Brown of the Philippines in Hollywood 122 5 10.

Havana Ezequiel Uribe Mexico Armando Baragano Cuba Hollywood Dwight Hawkins Los Angeles Baby Brown Philippines

Numerous college football scores reported across the nation

The report lists scores from many colleges including Arkansas State 16 Austin Peay 6, Kentucky State 0, Colorado 27 Nebraska 16, Oregon State 14 Washington 12, USC 14 Wash State 6, and dozens more. Notable outcomes include Brigham Young dominating Montana 41 12 and Tennessee State 20 Central State 6.

Arkansas State Austin Peay Centre Hanover Morris Brown Kentucky State Louisiana Sthern Ark St. Colorado Idaho State Westminser Utah West Montana N. Mex. Highlands Adama Col Air Force Brigham Young New Mexico Wyoming Colorado Nebraska Oregon State Washington Southern Cal Wash. State Utah State Colo. State Univ California Oregon Stanford UCLA Colorado Mines Colo State College Muskingum Heidelberg Youngstown E. Kentucky N. Car. College Maryland State Upper Iowa Central Iowa Newberry E. Carolina Lycoming Wilkes Elizabeth City Tecrs St. Paul W. Virg. Tech Fairmont W. Va Teras Arm Baylor West Chester Shippensburg Mississippi Southern W. Tex. State Hami Hope Hillsdale Seen Memphis State Chattanooga Adrian Kalamazoo Coe Monmouth Fort Hayes Kan Emporia St Carson Newman Georgetown Abilene Christian Southwest Tex Lenoir Rhyne W. Carolina Evansville DePauw Alma

WVU Triumphs Over Ohio University 32-28 in Parkersburg

West Virginia University upset Ohio University 32-28 behind a aerial attack led by Bob Keller who connected on seven passes for 242 yards and three TDs. Clyde Thomas paced OU with 160 rushing yards and two scores as the Bobcats failed to convert an onside kick late.

Parkersburg Ohio University West Virginia Bobbitten WVU Bobkitten Bob Keller Bob Miller John Welter Keller Henry David Walter Thomas Bobbittens Bobcats

Halas Incites West Coast Fans as Flare Hits Bears Visit

George Halas, Chicago Bears owner coach, again provokes animosity on the West Coast after a San Francisco 49er fan punched him during halftime and was jailed. The incident marks a third straight Sunday of tension surrounding Halas amid Bears and 49ers playoff chatter.

San Francisco George Halas Chicago 49Ers Los Angeles Bears Frank Albert Halas Ram

Iowa Leads In Big Ten Title Race After Narrow Win

Iowa remains undefeated in Big Ten play after a 26-20 win over Northwestern. Ohio State tied Wisconsin 7-7, while Iowa faces Michigan Minnesota and Ohio State in the remaining games. Illinois moved into a third place tie with Northwestern after beating Michigan State.

Iowa Big Ten Hawkeyes Northwestern Ohio State Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Iowa City Illinois Purdue Michigan State

Standings and top bowlers from the local bowling league

The standings list Dupler's Sportswear leading teams with 22 points and Bowl-or-Roll at 18 17. Cornwell Jewelers and Pendergrass Hardware sit mid table as Scott Plumbing and others chase top spots. Top individual scorers include E Scott with 202 in a high single and 561 for three games, while M Hall leads women with 182.

Dupler Sr Unos Pendergrass Hardware Scott Plumbing Cornwell Jewelers Meeed G. Leffler C. Widdoes Aehiecaly Les Smith He Sycoa C. Martin G. Garland R. Duncan N. Riggie M. Scott M. Abraham Mattoon E. Scott M. Hall N. Riggle Sunnybank de Wids Arm Bowler-Roll Scott Pileg Pendergrass Cornwell

Dow Just Misses Florida Crown

Naples Florida Henry Castello a 43 year old teaching pro overtook PGA champion Don Finsterwald to win the Florida PGA by one stroke. Castello, mentor at Palma Country Club in Tampa, posted 32 33 65 on the Naples Beach course to erase a four stroke deficit to Tequesta ace Don Finsterwald in the final 18 holes of the 72 hole medal event.

Naples Fla Henry Castello Don Finsterwald Castello Palmacia Country Club Tampa Tequesta

Specs Crown Raccoon Hunt Victory At Adamsville

In Gallia County the blue tick hound Specs owned by Don McKinney of Gallipolis Route 1 won the three hour raccoon chase at Adamsville hosted by C T Smith. Sixteen dogs competed and eight raccoon were sighted. Farm Bureau sponsored the event and awarded trophies to the top four finishers. John North's Produce provided a 25 pound bag of dog food to fifth and sixth place winners. Vernon Kuhn served as master of the hounds.

Gallipolis Don McKinney Gallia County C. T. Smith Adamsville Farm Bureau John North Vernon Kuhn

Thomas shines as Ohio U freshmen threaten varsity spots

The Monday Sports Wash notes Clyde Thomas of Bellaire rushing 160 yards on 13 carries in a 32 28 loss to West Virginia. Ohio U coach Bill Hess hails him as exceptional and comparable to Bobby Mitchell, while West Virginia's Art Lewis faces pressure amid losses. Dave Yerian earns praise at Marietta College for leading a second unit drive.

Clyde Thomas Bellaire West Virginia Little Mounties Parkersburg Ohio U Thomas Bobby Mitchell Cleveland Browns WVU Bill Hess Bobcats Michigan Bennie Oosterbaan Art Pappy) Lewis Ohio Ugrad Charleston Mounties Mountain State Virginia Tech Jackson Dave Yerian Southeastern Ohio Athletic Lea Marietta College Pioneer Wittenberg Verian Marietta

Four College Teams Remain Undefeated in College Football

Four major college teams stay undefeated as week approaches. LSU and Mississippi meet in Baton Rouge with the winner likely to claim the SEC title and Sugar Bowl spot. Rutgers and Colorado face Delaware and Oklahoma respectively with Colorado facing a tough test, though Oklahoma is vulnerable this year after a 15-14 loss to Texas.

Louisiana State Mississippi Baton Rouge Uniteds Rutgers Colorado Scarlet New Jersey Raritan River Delaware Buffs Oklahoma Sooners Texas

National Basketball Scores and Overtime Victories

Sunday results show New York defeating Philadelphia 100 to 94 in overtime and Minneapolis edging Detroit 108 to 100. Saturday top games include New York 127 over Boston 125 in OT, Philadelphia 110 over Syracuse 109, Detroit 117 over St. Louis 112, and Cincinnati 110 over Minneapolis 94.

New York Toronto Montreal Detroit Boston Chicago Philadelphia Minneapolis Syracuse St. Louis Cincinnati

NFL Scores and Week Schedule Listed

Scores include New York 17 Pittsburgh 6. Cleveland 38 Chicago Cards 24. Baltimore 35 Washington 10. Green Bay 38 Philadelphia 35. Detroit 41 Los Angeles 24. Chicago Bears 27 San Francisco 14. Schedule shows Detroit at San Francisco Sunday November 2. Bears at Los Angeles. Green Bay at Baltimore. Washington at Pittsburgh. Philadelphia at Chicago Cards. New York at Cleveland.

Chicago Bears San Francisco New York Pittsburgh Detroit Cleveland Chicago Cards Baltimore Washington Green Bay Philadelphia Los Angeles Chicago Bears

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