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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1952

Page

20

Western Reserve Coach presses five league games rule

Western Reserve coach Eddie Finnigan warned the Mid American Conference to enforce a five game minimum per season or Reserve will pick opponents and drop Cincinnati after a two year scheduling plan. The issue reflects Cincinnati Kent State and Miami game counts and conference eligibility for the crown. Ohio University figures into whether Reserve and Cincinnati stay in the fold.

Cincinnati Western Reserve Eddie Finnigan Miami Kent State Toledo Kent Golden Flashes Western Michigan Ohio Bowling Green Bearcats Ohio University Red Cats Bobcats Athens Carroll Widdoes Finnigan Queen City

Bribe Offers Accused Student Surrenders in Maryland Game

Maryland junior accused of attempting to rig outcome of the LSU game has surrendered and faces an extradition fight. Police charged Louis Glickfield with offering bribes to Maryland players Tom Cosgrove Frank Navarro and Jack Scarbath to win by less than the spread.

LSU Maryland Washington University of Maryland District of Columbia Louis Leonard Glickfield Hyattsville Central Headquarters Washington Atty Charles E. Ford Prince Georges County Glickfield Tom Cosgrove Philadelphia Atty. Ford College Park Louisiana State University Jack Scarbath Baltimore Frank Navarro White Plains N. Y Louisiana State Cosgrove Navarro Scarbath H. C. Byrd Jim Tatum Byrd Tatum

Iowa Flanker Wins AP Lineman of the Week Honors

Iowa City native Bill Fenton, rugged end for the Iowa Hawkeyes, is named AP Lineman of the Week after Iowa’s 8 0 upset of Ohio State. His father, Dr. Ralph Fenton of the UI Dental College, calls it a surprise and great honor for both.

Iowa City Ralph Fenton Iowa University of Iowa Dental College Bill Associated Press Ohio State

Cage Preview At Allensville High School Gym

A two night basketball carnival runs Friday and Saturday at the Allensville high school gym with three games each night. The Allensville Bombers lead a round robin that includes Shade of Athens County Beaver from Pike County and New Straitsville of Perry County. One reserve and two varsity games are scheduled per night.

Allensville Allensville High School Shade Athens County Beaver Pike County New Straitsville Perry County Herbert Burson

Pomeroy Cage Team Planned By Local Independent

Plans for an upcoming basketball schedule by a Pomeroy independent team sponsored by Downie Gross Clothing were revealed at city hall. A spokesman said top teams in the area would be played this winter. roster includes Charles Stanley Rex Jarvis William Lehew and others with Pomeroy High School ties.

Pomeroy Downie Gross City Hall Charles Stanley Ohio University Middleport Rex Jarvis West Virginia Wesleyan

Good Time To Race Against Clock Tonight

Yonkers N Y spunky pacer Good Time will race against the clock at Yonkers Raceway in a mile pace to break three track records. He retires to stud next year after earning the sport’s all time money, with Fran Ervin driving for owner Bill Cane.

Yonkers N. Y Yonkers Raceway Bill Cane Hambletonian Fame Fran Ervin Saratoga Rings

Phillips Grabs Rushing Lead for Ohio vs Miami

Back Dick Phillips led Ohio University rushers with 39 yards on the day, bringing his season total to 160 at 4.4 yards per carry. Ascani and Wilson trailed with 145 and 136 yards respectively as Ohio prepared for Western Michigan.

Samuels Illinois Big Ten Northwestern Dick ‘Thomas Schmaling Michigan Ted Kress Joe Collier Purdue Bernie Flowers Iowa Bernie Bennett Fred Bruney Ohio State Dick Phillips Ohio University Miami Phillips Tom Ascani Charlie Wilson Northampton Don Eskey Philo Phantom Charlie Skipton Bill Haffner Ted Jackson Ascani Bill Frederick Frederick Lou Sawchik Frank Underwood Gene Nuxhall Chuck McBride Redskins McBride Bobcats Wilson Nuxhall Sawchik Haffner

Wednesday Labdins League Team Standings and Results

The table shows teams Foster's U-Shop Kyle's Shop Beas Math CA SOE Banks S-Shop and Fleet Lease with winloss records and pins. Results list Fleet Lease 2 over Foster's 1 C&SOE 2 over Kyle's Shop 1 Beasley-Mathews vs Banks postponed. Top bowlers A Johnson M Hall Conkey Bartlett with scores and totals.

Labdins Foster’s U-Shop Kyle’s Beas S. Banks Fleet Foster's C&soe Beasley-Mathews Banks A. Johnson M. Hall Conkey Bartlett

Durocher Faces Choice Between Baseball and Movies

Santa Monica Calif Leo Durocher stays mum after Giants president Horace Stoneham demands a decision between baseball and films. The manager confirmed plans to meet November 28 in Phoenix before the baseball meetings to decide his future.

Santa Monica Calif Leo Durocher Horace Stoneham New York Giants Leo Stoneham New York Phoenix

Batboy Shares in World Series Payouts Revealed

Brooklyn batboy Charley DiGiovanna received a half share totaling 2100.31 dollars from the Dodgers after their World Series victory. Yankees batboy Joseph Carreri earned 300 dollars as his share from the champions.

Brooklyn N. Y Joseph Carreri Yankees Brooklyn Dodger Charley DiGiovanna

Bobo Buck Guest at Ohio State Football Practice

Hubert Bobo of Chauncey-Dover High School was a guest Wednesday at Ohio State University football practice. The visit highlighted Buck’s scoring arc and future talent prospects for the high school program.

Hubie Bobo Chauncey Carl Smith Washington Court House Bobo Columbus Hubert Bobo Chauncey - Dover High School Ohio State University

Freshmen noted on Ole Miss 1952 football roster

The University of Mississippi lists 11 freshmen among its 1952 football roster.

University of Mississippi

Dogs vie in Ohio Fox Hunters show at McArthur

About 200 dogs from three states entered the Ohio State Fox Hunters Association beach show and field trials held in McArthur. Winners in All-age and Derby divisions included named dogs and owners from Zanesville Gambier Racine Pomeroy Massillon Scott Depot Wellston Creola and Pomeroy with top honors to Rose Flying Flint Mose Lindy Lou Pat Jerry Dan Sun Dial Skyline Stubby and others. Officers re-elected were Jack Sweeney as president and Ray Shaffer as secretary treasurer with Everett Thompson named as an additional trustee.

Mcarthur Ohio State Fox Hunters Association Rose B. J. Goff Zanesville Flying Flint A. W. Helen Gambier Lawless Bing O. M. Ashcraft Speck Jack Guale Racine Sail Vic Liefheit Pomeroy Blaze Bill Reece Bidwell Coasters Marcel Ray Shaffer John Morgan Gallipolis Mose Matheny Randles Massillon Lindy Lou J. C. Dudding Scott Depot W. Va Pat R. L. Guilkey Jerry C. C. du

Has Heart Attack After Making Split

Bruce Wisconsin Ralph Hayden aged 53 collapsed and died Wednesday night after bowling a 4 6 10 split in a match against champion Andy Varipapa. Hospital attendants attributed death to a heart attack.

Bruce Wis Ralph Hayden Andy Varipapa

TV Worries Gotham Clubs

New York baseball clubs fear television may hurt box office receipts and are reviewing video plans for next season to reduce home telecasts and expand road coverage. Walter O’Malley of the Dodgers said he asked NL peers for permission to televise away games to Brooklyn. only the Giants replied positively. Horace Stoneham of the Giants said he would ask the Dodgers for the same privilege.

NEW York Walter O'Malley Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn Giants Horace Stoneham Dodgers

Grid Card This Week High School Tonight

Local grid card lists SEC Buckeye League games at Rutland and New Lexington at Glouster. Muskingum Valley League matchups feature Roseville at Philo, New Concord at Dresden, and Chauncey at Oak Hill with Rosecrans at M and M. Several regional tilts scheduled Friday and Saturday across multiple towns and teams.

Glouster Tomcats New Lexington Glouster Stadium Rutland Belpre Red Devils Buckeye Fouth McArthur Generals Coalton Roseville Philo New Concord Dresden Maltan-McConnelsville Rosecrans McConnelsville Chauncey Oak Hill Oaks Muskingum Valley League Independent Chauncey M & M Coalton Athens Gallipolis Logan Jackson Pomeroy Nelsonville Wellston Middleport Buckeye League the Plains J-T Caldwell Crooksville Independent Nitro Pt. Pleasant

National Toronto Triumphs Over Montreal in Seven Goal Spread

In a dramatic hockey card, Toronto defeats Montreal 7 to 5 while Chicago shuts out New York 3 to 1. Across the league Pittsburgh dominates Providence 7 to 0 and Buffalo belts St. Louis 2 to 1.

National Toronto Montreal Chicago New York Pittsburgh Providence Buffalo St. Louis

OSU Scouts Receive New Assignments

Ohio State's football program reassigns its scouting duties as Woody Hayes reshapes the intelligen ce unit before the Northwestern game. Ernie Godfrey gains a later role with the squad while Gene Fekete and Bill O'Hara take Illinois and Pittsburgh duties. Northwestern tunes up for Saturdays matchup against Ohio State.

Columbus Ohio State Woody Hayes Buckeyes Hayes Northwestern Evanston Ernie Godfrey Ohio Godfrey Gene Fekete Illinois Bill O’hara Pittsburgh Ill Wildcats Ohioans Cats

Moguls Set Waiver Rule To Hamper Yankees Purchases

The Major-Minor Executive Council proposed a waiver rule requiring a club to clear waivers from all 15 other MLB teams before trading a player to an in league club after July 31. Critics say the rule targets and slows the Yankees who have built pennants with recent acquisitions.

NEW York New York Yankees Yankees

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