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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1955

Page

12

Bobcats Set to Challenge Indiana in Bloomington

Ohio University Bobcats travel with 42 officials and players to Bloomington to face Indiana Hoosiers led by coach Bernie Crimmins. Indiana, riding recent wins, features halfback Milt Campbell and quarterback Don McBride while OU relies on end Jack Krager and Jim Wait to pace attacks as both squads seek an upset in Memorial Stadium.

Jack Gilbert Ohio University Bobcats Bloomington Ind Bernie Erlmearns Hoosiers Port Columbus Athens Indiana Memorial Stadium Ohio U Miami Hosslers Charley McDaniel Jack Vair Jim Krager Don McBoie McDaniel Ohio Crimmins Redskins Don’ Schulick Dave Kuenzli Schulick Kuenz Carroll Widdors Am-Ohle Erland Ablbere Widdoes Hoyt Hathaway Boo Sapsshe Ron Fenik Jim Hilles Millard Mosley Bill Stevens Indiar Siingly Milt Campbell Campbell Eaton Rapids Mich McBride Krager Wait Watt Warren Eat Ohi Northwestern Lin Hacking Joe Amsitz Ed Wietechavias Amstutz Youngstown Marshall Toledo Kent State Michigan State Notre Dame Towal Vllanova

Eastern Wins League Crown at Ro Grande

Eastern claimed the Gallia County football championship by defeating Rio Grande 20 to 13 on Thursday night in Ro Grande. Rogerple returned a kickoff for 30 yards, Jim Whitlatch added a 40 yard TD, and Dallas Garber iced the game with a late quarterback sneak and extra point as Eastern rallied in the second half.

Rogerple Rio Grande Ward Jim Whitlatch Epple MU Grande Meigs County Ight Ro Grande Hart Eastern Dodril Opie Rile “Grande Dallas Garber

Red Devils Open With Win 74 51

Albany coached by Dick Macak opens basketball season with a 74 to 51 win over Seip Harrisonville. Jim Ator led with 20 points, Ted Tewsibury added seven, Jim Clines scored 21 for Seip. Steve Morris and Chuck Carsey had 12 each for Albany. Francis Green led reserves with 38. Next week Albany joins a carnival with Witton Zaleski Waterloo at gates.

Albany Dick Macak Red Devils Scipio Harrisonville Jim Ator Ted Tewsibury Jim Cline Seip Witton Zaleski Waterloo Ates Albany Miso Wom Steve Morris Chuck “Carsey Francis Green Norman McKee Orman Borgan B. Williams Thedehaver Dick Merdman Kenny Russel

Trainer saves Duke Six in Marshall Kent State game

Huntington West Virginia Marshall College coach Herb Royer credited trainer E4 Prelar with saving Duke Six after he swallowed his tongue during a Kent State game. The 165 pound back was suffocating until Prelaz inserted an oral screw, freed his tongue, and Six regained consciousness. About 15 000 homecoming fans witnessed the incident. Six later helped Marshall lose the game by one point.

Huntington W. Va Herb Royer Mar‘hall College Duke Marshall Kent State Kent Prelalg Tite Roger Prelaz Six

Chauncey Overpowers Trimble 20-0 in Local Gridiron

Chauncey Devils defeated Trimble Cardinals 20 to 0 in a district game last night. Merle Kelsenders scored two touchdowns and Jerry Cline added one for Chauncey. A fuller report runs in Sunday's edition.

Chavine Ivo Devils Chauncey Trimble Cardinals Eke Seer Merle Kelsenders Blue Devils Jerry Cline Lessenaer

Hounds Rally Past Yellow Jackets In 26 18 Victory

Nelsonville Yellow Jackets fall 26 18 to the Hounds at home after a strong second half surge. Gary Bohyer leads Middleport with 94 rushing yards on 17 carries while Bob Young and Dee Dupler contribute key plays as the Hounds limit Jackets to 11 first downs and 186 total yards.

John Ward Nelsonviele Nelson‘lle Greyhounds Middleport Yellow Hound Field Siouiel Jackets Hounds Founds Joel Rice Jacket Johno Froman Danny Hitchings Gary ‘Bodyer II Boba Young Dee Dupler Ty Pullea Vroman Russ Nelson Brunston Brunston Tom McQuaid Jerry Stutflebean Gary Pick Bohyer Kinney Pat Hindy

Bobcats Rally to 53-14 Victory Over Wildcats

The Bobcats dominated the game with multiple rushing TDs and a strong second half. Cheshire led early before Bobcats surged, Caldwell and Gordon scoring twice each and Tony Taylor adding the extra points. Madison Cal Caldwell and Jerry Myers contributed, final score 53-14.

Chemue Boveats Sereervile Wildcats Cheshire Bob Lemley Marion Calgwell Jerry Myers Jim Gordon Tony Taylor Hey Sine Dy Ie Ind Yarte Tony Shamiant Sham Min Re Tuarterpack Caldwell Myers Thom

Indiana Cops Top Fumble Recovery Edge

Indiana faces scrutiny of ball handling as the Hoosiers dominate fumble recoveries. They have recovered 13 of 16 opponent fumbles, and own six of 12 fumbles, yielding a strong overall recovery rate of 9 in 28 chances. Co Captain Bob Skoronski leads with six recoveries. Teammates Les Kun John Barthlewice Bob ee and Ted Karras each contribute two recoveries.

Indiana Hoosiers Michigan State Notre Dame Tows Villanova Northwestern Bob

Mystery Route Ride Plans From Route 336 West of Town

A nomue tray nas the Atheny Riding Seviet 98 from Route 336 west of town lists stops at Jim Fitzpatrick Race Track and a refuge. Riders will reach Pleasant late Garb and the ride, open to the public, asks each person to bring food and service. A chuck wagon will follow to Pleasant W Valley Church.

Atheny Jim Fitzpatrick Pleasant W Valley Church

Big Ten MAC comparisons loom for Buckeyes fans

FRITZ HOWELL notes Big Ten and Mid-American Conference matchups this week and next. Ohio State faces Southwestern, Indiana visits Bloomington, and Ohio University plays Indiana as part of 22 interstate games this weekend. Navy’s Middies visit South Bend. Notre Dame hosts Michigan State and battles Navy at the Rockne Memorial Game.

Fritz Howell Columbus Buckeye Uch Ohio State Southwestern I Vy Miami Ara Parseghian Lou Lahan Wildcats Ohio University of the Northwestern Michigan State Purdue Ohio University Winder Don Peden Indiana Hoosiers Ohio U Navy South Bend Ind Knute K. Rockne Maryland Oklahoma Faryland South “Carolina Kansas State Notre Dame George Welsh Paul Hornung Rockne Michigan Iowa Ann Arbo Mich Wolverines Minnesota Wisconsin Ami Georgia Tech Pittsburgh Pitt Duke Georgia Texas Arkansas Colgate Princeton Yale Army Holy Cross Syracuse

Grid Scores and a Soldier's Death in Texas

Football scores from various Ohio games appear alongside a Texas death notice. Frank Eldom, 23, an Army private and all-Southwest Conference halfback at Methodis University, died at Brooke Army Medical Hospital from a skull fracture after a Sunday auto accident near Gonzales, Texas. he reportedly fell asleep at the wheel.

San Antonio Tex Frank Eldom Haifpack Methodtist University Brooke Army Medical Hospital Arly Dom Gonzales Brooke

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