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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1956

Page

13

Bruins Open Basketball Season At Shade In Busy Month

Nelsonville and Jackson chase SECAL honors in a tight race with a Nov 9 title showdown looming. Jackson hosts Gallipolis while Nelsonville travels to Middleport as Buchtel starts basketball with co captains Bob Day and Tom Odenthal leading a 15 game schedule and a holiday tournament at Nelsonville.

Buchtel Bert Barnes Bruins The Shade Panthers Nelsonville Bob Day Tom Odenthal Bill Wright Charles Thompson Larry Loudner Danny Wright Joe Dixon Dick Conner Roger Pack Bruce Newton Jim Brandy Keith Hutchinson Jodrey Hickman Larry Levering Donald Wolfe Mickey Wright Mickey Newman Danny Knight Larry McDonald Pat Sayre Gilbert Hall Ed Dunnington Ray Tennihill Tom Cullivan Dave McC Shade Bis Albany Trimble Rome Chauncey the Plains

Rutland and Rutland area teams lead Big Ohio grid scene

Rutland and Gallia County league champions Rio Grande, Rutland with 7-0 and a 52 point per game offense, and Point Pleasant star in Southeastern Ohio with 308 points in seven wins highlight a strong local grid year. Athens Bulldogs back Widdoes and ground game boost late surge as line play improves.

Southeastern Ohio West Virginia Point Pleasant Bob Shertzer Big Blacks Dick Herrig Bob Swann Tom Nebbergall Pete Young Young

Ohio U Bobcats Seek First Victory at Western Michigan

Ohio University aims for its first win of the season Saturday in Kalamazoo against Western Michigan as the 0-6 Bobcats chase a breakthrough. Western Michigan, 1-2 in MAC play, has only beaten Toledo this season and is seeking a stronger league showing. Ohio has suffered a brutal turnover run with 19 fumbles and 13 lost, plus eight interceptions and three blocked punts, while kicking off to start every game. Larry Buckles leads OU rushing at 5.5 yards per carry, and Don McBride has 20 completions on 56 attempts as the top passer in OU’s aerial tally.

Ohio University Bobcats Kalamazoo Mich Western Michigan College Broncos Western Michigan Toledo Ohio U Miami Louisville Larry Buckles Don McBride

Gain Impresses Browns. Gets Green Bay Start

Cleveland coach Paul Brown announced 250 pound lineman Gain will start at left end again for the Browns in Milwaukee next Sunday after impressing in the 24-16 loss to the Steelers. He replaces Carlton Massey, sidelined by injury and poor play.

Cleveland Big Bob Gain Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Gain Brown Pittsburgh Steelers Carlton Massey Browns Green Bay Milwaukee

Meigs County Coon Hunters Plan Banquet and Fish Fry

The Meigs County Coon Hunters Association schedules its annual banquet and fish fry for Saturday November 3 at 7 p.m. at Rock Springs Grange Hall. Secretary Clan Harrison announced that all are welcome, with membership cards required for entry and available at the door.

Meigs County Coon Hunters Association Rock Springs Sec Clan Harrison

Dayton Opens Kentucky Invitational With Illinois Clash

Dayton defends its title as it meets Illinois in the first round of the University of Kentucky Invitational Basketball Tournament in Lexington. The schedule pairs Kentucky with Southern Methodist and Southwest Conference champion SMU in opening night games. Dec 21 22 finals will feature night one winners for the title, losers for third. Dayton, a strong National Invitation Tournament runner up last season, beat Kentucky 89-74 in last year’s meet.

Lexington Dayton Illinois University of Kentucky Bernie Shively Kentucy Southern Methodist Kentucky

High School Thursday Friday basketball schedule

The schedule lists Thursday games Trimble at The Plains Glouster and Friday contests including Athens at Wellston Gallipolis at Jackson Pomeroy at Logan Nelsonville at Middleport New Lexington at Glouster Point Pleasant at Ripley Chauncey at Oak Hill and Rio Grande at McArthur.

Rutland Glouster Wellston Pomeroya Chauncey North Gallia the Plains Eastern Trimble Middleport Mercerville Ware SEOAL We Jackson Actuessanenese Nelsonville Athens Gallipolis Jackson Pomeroy Logan New Lexington Point Pleasant Ripley Oak Hill Rio Grande McArthur Rutad Cremeans PRR Cenecencenee Armstrong Young Herrig Crothers Garber Hawthorne Tee Swann Sprouse D. Dugan Owen Gyure Glouste Hawk Schoonover Nebbergall Gaskins Schwarzel Athesia Wenn Cundiff Eads Rutland Stufflebean Nelsonvi Wildoes Stotts Cremrif Byrd

NCAA Picks 10 Bowl Games for Postseason Play

The NCAA has approved ten post season football bowls under its competitions committee rules. The list includes the Cotton in Dallas on January 1 and the Rose in Pasadena January 1, with others in Bloomington Bloomington and Jacksonville and El Paso among sites and dates ranging December 29 to January 1.

Kansas City National Athentic Assn NCAA Corn Bloomington Ill Cotton Dallas Gator Jacksonville Fla Orange Miami Prairie View Tex Refrigerator Evansville Ind Rose Pacadena Calif Sugar New Orleans Sun el Paso Téx Tangerine Orlando

Fight Results From Multiple Cities

Boxing card reports mix of results in Los Angeles Houston Miami Beach and Sacramento. Winners include Billy Peacock defeating Rudo Garcia by knockout in Los Angeles and Gil Cadilli outpointing Ike Chestnut in Houston. Leo Alonzo beat Joey Lopes by decision in Sacramento.

Los Angeles Billy Peacock Rudo Garcia Houston Tex Gil Cadilli San Francisco Ike Chestnut New York Miami Beach Fla Vince Martinez Paterson N. J Ry Tyes James Ford Miam Sacramento Calif Leo Alonzo Philippines Joey Lopes

Bears Ace Leads NFL Rushing Charts in Latest Stats

Chicago Bears star Rick Casares holds a 12 yard edge atop the NFL rushing list with 458 yards on 94 carries. Ollie Matson and Hugh McElhenny are tied for second at 446 yards. Lenny Moore leads rookies with a 9.8 yard average after 333 yards on 34 carries. Eddie Brown repeats passing lead with 704 yards on 44 of 65.

Philadelphia Rick Casares Chicago Bears Ollie Matson Hugh McElhenny Casares Matson Chicago Cardinals McElhenny San Lamar McHan Cardinals Los Angeles Bill Wade Norman van Brocklin Karl Tasseff Baltimore Frank Bernardi Bobby Dillon Green Bay

Abe Woodson Named Back of the Week after Illini Upset

Abe Woodson, Illinois senior and Big Ten hurdle champion, earned the Associated Press Back of the Week honor after scoring all three Illini touchdowns in a stunning upset of previously unbeaten Michigan State. He accounted for 198 of Illinois' 386 offensive yards, including a 70 yard TD sprint and an 82 yard fourth quarter dash.

Illinois Michigan ‘State Abe Woodson Associated Press Woodson Tilins Spartans Bill Offenbecher Offenbecher Fleet Woodson Abe Art Johnson

Big Ten Committee Seeks More Time To Draft Code

In Chicago a special Big Ten committee wrapped a two day session and set a follow up meeting for November 19. Assistant commissioner Bill Reed called the work vast and complicated and said additional time is needed to finalize the proposed athletic code.

Chicago Bill Reed

Ohio U and Miami Play to 7-7 Tie in 1953

Ohio University had not defeated Miami University since 1942 and the teams last tied in 1953 at 7 to 7, reflecting a long drought and rare confrontation with a balanced score.

Ohio U Miami

Leo Durocher Silent on Indians Manager Offer

Leo Durocher refused to discuss any return to baseball with the Cleveland Indians. Hank Greenberg, the Indians' general manager, met with Durocher twice and may decide whether talks will continue. AAP cited a fat salary offer but stock ownership demands stalled the deal.

Los Angeles Leo Durocher Cleveland Indians Hank Greenberg New York Giant Greenberg Indians Associated Press Durocher NBC

Sooners Drop On Offense

Notre Dame's inexperienced linemen may feel some satisfaction after Oklahoma shut out the Sooners 40-0 last Saturday. Oklahoma was held to 236 yards rushing and passing, their lowest total since October 10, 1953. NCAA figures show Oklahoma's total offense dipping to 414.6 yards per game and rushing to 346.6, though both still lead major colleges.

Associated Press Notre Dame Oklahoma Sooners Ncaa Service Bureau Navy Southern California

Officials to Oust Drunks at Games

Cleveland stadium officials announced a crackdown on drunken fans at Browns Steelers games. Director Paul H. Hurd cited excursion crowds arriving by train and bus with bar service, causing disturbances at last Sunday's matchup.

Cleveland Cleveland Stadium Paul H. Hurd Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers

Upsets Dominate Weekend Football Across Nation

A chaotic weekend produced widespread upsets while the 1957 Farmer's Almanac predicted a harsh winter. Notable clashes and surprising results surfaced from Oklahoma to USC with teams overturning expectations and several key players contributing pivotal plays.

Harold Claresen New York Oklahoma Colorado Sooners Georgia Tech Duke

Rams Use Sideline TV Coaching Aid

The Los Angeles Rams test a closed circuit TV coaching system with an assistant in the press box diagramming plays shown on a 17 inch monitor. Players surrounding a mahogany case view the picture and can ask questions via two way audio as coverage changes are explained.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Rams Rams Jack Faulkner

Cremeans Leads Ohio High School Scorers This Week

Jim Cremeans averages over 20 points per game and totals 150 points in seven outings to rank among top Ohio high school scorers. The Rutland halfback propelled the Red Devils toward the Buckeye League title as they chase an undefeated season.

Buckeye Rutland Gallia County Rio Grande Ohio Red Devils Jim Cremeans

Five of 38 man Bobcat football squad from out of state

Five players on the 1956 Bobcat football squad of 38 members are from states outside Texas. The team roster shows four from Oklahoma and one from Kansas, reflecting regional recruitment. Coaches emphasize depth and versatility across the lineup.

Bobcat

Redskins Eye Third Straight MAC Crown

The Mid-American Conference title likely hinges on the Miami Redskins and Bowling Green Falcons meeting at Bowling Green. Miami, defending league champion, and BG both hold four conference wins as BG features a 347 yard per game attack led by Vic DeOrio and Jack Giroux while Miami relies on Tom Dimitroff and Dean Porter in a potent running game. Elsewhere Toledo visits Kent State, Ohio U seeks first win at Western Michigan, and Marshall faces Youngstown in a non-conference tilt.

Miami Bowling Green Redskins Doyg Perry Oxford Kent Vic DeOrio Jack Giroux Johnny Pont Dave Thelen Dean Porter Tom Dimitroff George Washington Toledo Kent State Golden Flashes Ohio U Western Michigan Marshall Youngstown

Are Westerns improving on ABC-TV Tuesday lineup

New Cheyenne starring Clint Walker leads an ABC Western night followed by Wyatt Earp in season two and Broken Arrow. The critic finds Cheyenne entertaining yet flawed while Wyatt Earp remains strong due to solid writing and evolving characterization aspects.

New York Abc-Tv Wyatt Earp Broken Arrow

Evening Radio Schedule

The broadcast lineup lists 6 30 p m Woody Hayes 7 p m Chet Long 7 15 Doug Edwards 7 30 Sheriff of Cochnsg 8 00 Bob Cummings 8 30 Climax with a late hour wrap.

Arthur Godfrey Chet Long Doug Edwards Woody Hayes Bob Cummings Climax Paul & Ford Art Linkletter Douglas Edwards Preston Wbns-Tv Neighbors Garry Moore Elizabeth Bob McMaster Bill Zips Kukla Fran Ville John Cochise

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