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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1958

Page

10

Alliance Leads Ohio High School Rankings With Aviators Up Top

The AP poll shows Alliance Aviators leading the Ohio high school football rankings as Warren climbs to runner-up after routing Massillon. Massillon slips to fifth. Marion Harding, Cleveland Cathedral Latin, and Springfield move into top six spots amid week’s results including Springfield’s 82-0 win over Stivers and Newark’s 52-0 over Coshocton.

Columbus Ohio Alliance Aviators Associated Press Stark County Club Warren Black Panthers Canton Central Catholic Massillon Marion Harding Cleveland Cathedral Latin Marion Whip Ped Ashland Cleveland John Adams Springfield Hamilton Dayton Stivers Newark Coshocton

Runnels Wins Comeback Vote In AP Comeback of the Year

New York Pistol Pete Runnels of the Boston Red Sox wins the 1958 AP Comeback of the Year with 61 votes, edging Bob Cerv and Cal McLish. Williams led the AL batting race with .328 while Runnels hit .322 in 134 games before a trade from Washington to Boston.

New York Pete Runnels Boston Red Sox Seye Baseball Writers’ Assn. of America Associated Press Runnels Bob Cerv Kansas City Cal MecLish Cleveland Arnie Portocarrero Baltimore Yogi Berra Jack Harshman Hoyt Wilhelm Mickey Vernon Ted Williams Williams Washington Boston

Watch Out For Coleman and MAC Hopes

Ohio University's Bobcats travel to Western Michigan to face star fullback Lowell Coleman, touted as WMU's best back in a decade, while Kent State eyes the MAC lead after recent upsets. SECAL scoring leaders Vernon Harrison and Dick Roderick highlight regional football notes and high school scheduling among Ohio programs.

Ohio University Bobcats Western Michigan Lowell Coleman Bronco Coleman WMU Broncos Toledo Rockets Bill Hess

Foot Still In Football As One-Pointers Lead

College football rules change spurred debate on two point conversions with kicks fading after early hype. Army aided by Walters two conversions in a 14 14 tie with Pitt. field goals rise as a weapon with LSU and Rutgers among teams pushing scoring. Syracuse adds Don Luciano back after illness as Northwestern leads the Big Ten and Midwest region ahead of a key Ohio State game.

Jack Clary Associated Press National Collegiate Service Bureau ARMY Harry Walters Pitt Ivan Toncic Dick Haley Ohio State Wisconsin Badgers Woody Hayes Dave Kilgore Hayes Minnesota Michigan Gophers Louisiana State Florida East Rutgers Syracuse Pete Dawkins Don Luciano Northwestern

Denison Defeats Ohio University in 6-1 Soccer Match

Denison University routed Ohio University 6-1 as OU fell behind early and erred under defensive pressure. Lucian Paul scored OU's lone goal with an assist from Hochhauser. OU hosts Slippery Rock State Teachers Friday at 3 15.

Ohio University Denison University Denison Bobcat Bobcats Lucian Paul Hochhauser Slippery Rock State Teachers

Fight Results Sparse Card From New York and Chicago

Dallas fighter Donnie Freeman knocked out Ezzard Charles in Waxahachie Texas while Paddy Young drew Otis Woodard in New York. Peter Schmidt outpointed Johnny Gorman in Fairmont West Virginia and Holly Mims stopped Johnny Cunningham in Baltimore. Charlie Sawyer and Willie Dillon battled to an eight round draw in Chicago.

New York Paddy Young Otis Woodard Peter Schmidt Johnny Gorman Fairmont W. Va Holly Mims Washington, D. C Johnny Cunningham Baltimore Chicago Charlie Sawyer Los Angeles Willie Dillon

Wildcats Face Buckeyes In Big Ten Clash At Columbus

Fifth ranked Ohio State hosts a rising Northwestern squad at Evans Field in a marquee Big Ten game. Northwestern seeks a fifth win in six starts while sending six Ohio natives to the starting lineup and seven more on the bench. Northwestern's vengeance after nine straight OSU losses is fueled by recent wins over Washington State Stanford Minnesota and a close Iowa defeat. Ohio State coach Woody Hayes calls it a tough test matching last week’s 7-7 tie with Wisconsin and a 4-0-1 season.

Columbus Ohio State Wildcats Washington State Stanford Minnesota Michigan Iowa Buckeye Woody Hayes Harry Strobel Wisconsin Ohio States Ohioans

Browns Face Desperate Giants This Sunday

The Giants must win at Cleveland to stay in the Eastern title hunt as NFL reaches the halfway mark. Frank Gifford may return from knee trouble and Roosevelt Grier nears full recovery while New York targets offense and defense to counter Cleveland.

Cleveland New York Giants Browns National Football League Paul Brown Giants Frank Gifford Pittsburgh Roosevelt Grier

Smith Sponsored by Main and Allen in Bowling Tourney

Les Smith was sponsored by Bill Allen and Bob Main in the Bowling Proprietors' tourney replacing the Rollerbowl. Main and Allen backed Smith through Main's Hereford Farms, linking sponsor and lane support.

Les Smith Bill Allen Bob Main Main Allen Smith Hereford Farms

Bobcats Make History In Ice Rink Practice At Ohio U

Ohio University football team held a 45 minute workout in the new Ice Rink and Indoor Practice Building on an asphalt floor. Coach Hess praised the session while noting potential outdoor drills if rain persists. Players Dean Trevis Greens Erdy were mentioned with injuries and status for Marshall.

Ohio University Bobcats Bill Hess Hess Western Michigan Bronco WMU Stan Huntsman Joe Dean Joe Trevis Marshall Dean Trevis Broncos Dick Greens Paul Erdy

Bowling League Night Sparks High Scores at Athens

October 27 1958 reports Monday night bowling results from Sportland Lanes and Athens Rollerbowl The Standings list Lions Maplewood Inn Economy Grocery and others with top bowlers Gene Green Ramon and Roberts posting high scores Kiwanis teams dominate matches and Athens Claims leads in high totals

Sportland Lanes Joe's Sohio Bas Deechegahstinge Neal Floral Orbs Sceneries Robert's’ Clothing Athens Rollerbowl Ah. Mineale No Cake B. Asene Lions Maplewood Inn Uae Broughton’s Basidbvessencibon Alfred Grange Ramon Moberts DeRes Cyscaces F. DeMett Schoonover WHS Wacecsenns Chapman’s Jewelry Houseware Center Housewares Center Conant's Gulf Robert's Clothing Neal Floral Chapman's Jewelry Gene Greem Doe Lenhart Red’ Conant Dick Kovaleski Dayton Kern Robert Wickham A Ree Kiwanis Athens Roberts Amon the Lions Economy Grocery Broughton's

Alabama's 20 Coaches Since 1892 Football Start

Alabama has employed 20 football coaches since the sport began on campus in 1892, reflecting a long coaching lineage and program evolution through the decades.

Alabama

LSU and Iowa Lead AP Top 10 as Nebraska, Purdue Rise

LSU remains No. 1 with 54 first place votes after beating Mississippi, Iowa climbs to No. 2 following a win over Northwestern, Army slides to No. 3 and Auburn to No. 4. Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Colorado and Purdue fill the rest of the top 10 with Texas, Northwestern and Clemson knocked out.

Army Auburn Ohio State Wisconsin Mississippi Oklahoma Colorado Purdue LSU Iowa Nebraska Notre Dame Texas Northwestern Clemson Louisiana State Aus Pittsburgh Air Force Rice Navy North Carolina Texas Christian Rutgers

Greens Named Bobcat and Lineman of the Week

Ohio University coaches select Dick Greens after his standout game against Marshall. The sophomore guard posted 14 tackles seven assists and 47 of 57 blocking plays as Bobcat of the Week and Lineman of the Week. He will receive a Legion plaque and a WOUB desk set.

Ohio University Greens American Legion WOUB

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