Point Wahama in Opener Athens McArthur Preview
In a chaotic, OCR damaged text, teams such as Point Pleasant Wahama and Athens enter early football scrimmages. The piece notes a Point Pleasant opener and an Athens preview against Berne Union, with practice games shaping the Messenger area schedule and regional expectations.
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Wahama and Point Pleasant edge into new football season
West Virginia prep football opens with Shertzer calling an even start as Wahama at home hosts Ravenswood while Point Pleasant features depth at key positions. Athens High School braces for a tougher Southeast Ohio Athletic League, with Coach Riser noting improved blocking and tackling as teams juggle injuries and lineup changes before the opener.
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Savitt Nets comeback at West Side in NY tennis
Forest Hills report: Dick Savitt, after four years away and limited play, battles Ken Rosewall in the National Tennis Championships quarterfinals. Vic Seixas faces Ashley Cooper with Hamilton Richardson meeting Neale Fraser. Lew Hoad squares off with Roy Emerson in another quarterfinal.
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Swaps Deal Made In Mural oir Rex Ellsworth Stake
Rex C. Ellsworth said on Thursday he paid a part interest in the Darby Dan Farms owner Sean W. Galbeest sale. The deal involved a partial stake in the publicity generating venture but the amount of money was not disclosed.
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Mercerville Meets Ironton in 16 minute football preview
GALLIPOLIS The Mercerville Wildcats clash with Ironton St. Joe in eight 16 minute scrimmage sessions at Beechwood Stadium in Ironton starting 7 15 p m Oak Hill Oaks also set to play as Gallipolis first opponent Probable Wildcats lineup includes Bob Halley Ken Dillon Dick Sheets Max Johnson Ralph Belville Dec Davis John Frownfelter Marion Caldwell Terry Neal Bill Johnson Jerry Myers Francis McGuire Max Halfeit and others in the unconfirmed roles.
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Riflemen in Second Round of Olympic Tryouts
CAMP PERRY Twenty five top 300 meter free rifle marksmen enter the second round of a three day Olympic tryout as Thursday’s firing trims a field of 217 candidates. The top 10 today advance to Saturday’s final to select two shooters for the U S Olympic team. The Marine Corps win the Infantry Trophy team match with 84 points, Army second among 67 teams.
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Braves Open Road Trip to face Cubs and basement club
Braves launch a 14 game road trip starting against the Chicago Cubs. Manager Fred Haney notes no soft touches left, with four games against Chicago and a shakeup rumor looming. Cubs manager Stan Hack will start Sam Jones Moe Drabowsky Don Kaiser and Jim Brosnan in that order. In other notes Johnny Pesky earns Carolina League Manager of the Year for Durham Bills, helping keep pennant chances alive.
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Soviet discus ace Nina Ponomareva vanishes before trial
Mrs Nina Ponomareva the 210 pound Soviet discus champion vanished before she could be tried in London on shoplifting charges. The 27 year old athlete was arrested for stealing five 90 cent pastel hats from a cut rate London department store. She had been released without bail into the custody of a Soviet diplomat.
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Bobo Injury Forces Short Ohio State Sideline
Bobo, the former fullback sensation now back on the OSU roster after a year’s ineligibility, is out temporarily with a sprained ankle. He was moved to right end at practice start, and coach Woody Hayes expects at least a week off. Also Ken Thompson will miss a week due to a pulled tendon.
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Lemon Seeks 200th Victory Against Sox
Cleveland pitcher Robert Lemon aims for his 200th major league win against the Chicago White Sox. He carries an 18 11 record this season, with Bob Harshman opposing for the Sox. Only 56 pitchers have reached 200 wins since 1900, with two active peers Bob Feller and Early Wynn ahead of him. Lemon, California born and nearly 36, could reach the milestone sooner than Feller or Wynn did.
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Gallia Blue Devils Hold Rio Grande Scrimmage, Mixed Notes
Gallia coach Clarence Thompson praised the Blue Devils defense in a Thursday scrimmage with Rio Grande but criticized downfield blocking. Rio Grande gained about 30 yards on 20 plays while Gallia mounted an 80 yard opening drive capped by a 14 yard pass from George Gilmore to Ron Carr. Bert Smith and Chuck Beachout contributed key runs and blocks as Thompson vowed to sharpen downfield interference and emphasize pass plays next week.
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Tebbetts boosts Reds in pennant push with Golden Gi
St Louis reports Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts praising Golden Gi for a standout three hit game. The Reds defeated the Milwaukee Braves with four RBIs and two runs from the youngster, signaling a climb into the NL pennant race. Tebbetts says the team is finally getting recognized as a threat.
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Rubber City Open leads Palmer Hawkins in windy second round
Akron report notes Arnold Palmer of Latrobe and Fred Hawkins of El Paso atop the Rubber City Open after Thursday’s 18 holes with five under par. Demaret Lichardus Fairfield and Finsterwald sit at 70 as 39 players break par in the 72 hole field.
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Carter and Summerlin Meet in Madison Square Garden Bout
Harold Carter and Johnny Summerlin, two of the better young heavyweights, meet in a 10 round return at Madison Square Garden tonight. Carter is an 85 favorite to reverse his earlier defeat as NBC airs the bout at 9 p.m. EST.
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Widdoes to lead Bobcats in Saturday scrimmage
Coach Carren Widdoes plans a Saturday scrimmage for the Bobcats as a four week fall practice wrap before OU opening game in two weeks. Key losses include Vern Smith and Roger Thomas, with Thomas uncertain due to finances. Returns include Norm Leggett and improved line play as the team prepares to scrimmage at 1 30 p.m. and dismiss for weekend.
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Gallia County Forms New Athletic Council
In Gallia County a council of four high schools formed from a meeting of principals and coaches to coordinate athletic programs. It will first meet Oct 17 and convene about every six weeks. admission prices set at 8 and 25 cents. Referee and umpire agreement was requested, and North Gallia and Cheshire rescheduled their grid game from Sept 28 to Sept 14 at Chesthire due to North Gallia's prior commitment.
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Babe Didrikson Zaharias Weighs Loss Amid Cancer Fight
In Galveston Texas the famed woman golfer Babe Didrikson Zaharias has lost weight and strength over ten days while undergoing cancer treatment at John Sealy Hospital. Officials report she is in good spirits, attempting to eat more despite no appetite, is comfortable, and has no added complications.
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Hayes Confident Ohio State Plans Strong 1956 Football Campaign
Hayes speaks of a steady rebuilding season as Ohio State faces 1956 with confidence. He notes eight returning starters and Bobo at fullback, while explaining the Cassady gap and the Rose Bowl bid uncertainty. He defends past probation actions and emphasizes a unified athletic family ready to compete.
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Browns Face Lions in Exhibition Clash Tonight
Cleveland Browns aim to snap a three game exhibition skid facing Detroit Lions mentor Buddy Parker, whose teams have dominated since 1951. Lions hope return of QB Layne and rookies Cassady and McIlhenny spark a rebound after last season's slide.
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