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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1954

Page

20

Athens Bulldogs overpower Circleville in 20-6 opener

Athens, led by 160-pound back Mike Hamilton, rout Circleville 20-6 at Bulldog Stadium. Hamilton scored twice, added kicking duties, with strong line play from Bill Algeo, Gordon Scott, and group. Circleville struggled with penalties and limited aerials while Athens tallied 296 total yards to Circleville’s 219.

Jack Gilbert Athens George Riser Bulldog Stadium Circleville Stata Mike Hamilton Sear Positon Bill Algeo Circléville George Phifer Tiger Hamilton Jim Lee Tiger Joe Hill Barney Gaskill Bulldogs Tigers Eddie ‘Tomlinson Tom Greens Will Ronnie Willams Corradini Riser Tom Widdoes Ahea Athens Gordon Scott George Weisenbach Morris Hatch Robert Main John Cornwell Newra Dohns Gaskill Phifer Wedge Almond Russell Davis Mecktorf South Rutkoskie T. Baldwin Parsons Kittel

New Concord Routs Glouster 26-0 in Season Opener

New Concord defeated Glouster 26 to 0 Friday night as Darrell Cubbison scored twice and Wade Mabry added a TD. Jim Sims connected with Ken Sheppard on a 50 yard pass setting up another score as New Concord seized control early and never relinquished it. Glouster showed fight with George Goodman and Gerald Hook standout performances despite the loss.

Bill Abdella Nelsonville Chauncey-Dover Blue Deviln Stotta Clin O'Nail Greyhounds Owen Stotts Ferry O'Nail John Canter Bill Smith Hounds Chauncey Blue Devils Canter Bob Gillespie Gary Bohyer Devil Blue Devil Stotts Glouster Battle Mars Kies New Concord Ue Cilouster iBobcats Darrell Cabbison Invaders Wade Mabry Dave Johnson Cubbison Jim Sims Ken Sheppard Mabry Rob Penrad Tomcats George Goodman Fultz Vaughn Kittle Whaley Strickland Hoffman Demehnak Williams Holbert Hook Goodman Dacrell

Notre Dame and Wake Forest clash in odd sports mix

A peculiar sports note recounts Notre Dame teams arriving with tennis racquets and Wake Forest with golf clubs for a scheduled event. The match was canceled, highlighting the unusual mismatch and cancellation.

Chapel Notre Dame Wake Fores

Sportswriters to Meet Today in Athens for SEQ All Star Plan

The Southeastern Ohio Sportswriters Association meets in Athens to elect officers and plan the M54 AN-SEQAL all star football event. Eight SEQ newspapers attend with lunch at 11 am and a 1 pm session at The Messenger. Ohio University athletic publicity office may join to discuss promoting OW athletics. John Weber of the Wellaton Sentinel presides.

Southeastern Ohio Sporteweriter’s Association Athens Pam Messenger Ohio University Athletic Publicity Bureau Southeastern Ohio Operta Writers John Weber The Wellaton Sentinel

Rio Captures Grid Preview In Narrow Wins

Rio Grande Blue Men push to 3-0 with a 13-0 victory over the Vinton Tigers as Don Cofer and Jim Keffer connect on a 50 yard pass and Charles Eltis adds a 15 yard TD run. Earlier Bidwell Porter tops Mercerville 6-0, Cheshire defeats Vinton 6-0, and Mercerville tops Cheshire 18-0 behind John Halfelt.

Chesure Chhampion Rio Grande Blue I Cheshire Johnny Wicklines Bidwell-Porter Don Cofer Jim Keffer Rio Vinton Tigers Charles Eltis Cofer Rio Clyde Evans Bidwell Porter Mercerville Dean Mason Cheshire Vinton Buddy Fife John Halfelt

Fast Grass Course Sets Miami Hialeah Track Records

The Miami Hialeah track reports infield grass course records improving. Parnassi set a mile and three sixteenths mark and Mackville surpassed the mile and eighth record on the grass last season.

Miami Hialeah Parnassil Mackville

Card Rally Cut Short By Gun, 19-12

SUGAR GROVE: Coach Bob Sheskey's Trimble Township Cardinals fell 19-12 to Berne Union in a season opener. A fumble on Trimble’s 10-yard line and an early interception hampered the comeback. Cardinals scored twice in the fourth on 83 and 70 yard drives, but Berne Union held on. Greg Koons and Wilbur Chesser sparked the offense as Trimble cut the gap late.

Sugar Grove Bob Sheskey Trimble Township Cardinals torBerne Union Union Eleven Trimble Sheskey Berne Union Cardinals Francis Poches i Wilbur Chesser Chesser Fon Cardinal Greg Koons Joe Pas- Biesiteh

Red Toenail Polish On a Fullback Sparks Talk

Detroit Lions fullbacks Bob Lawson and Bill Bowman are noted as individual players. Lawson reportedly uses red nail polish on his right big toenail for luck during play. Bowman boasts a college basketball stint, having five points in five minutes, with five fouls charged.

Ypsilanti Detroit Lions Bob Lawson Lion California Poly Ted Bill Bowman

Xavier to Be Tough Opener On Greens Shade Blues

Xavier opens the season against the Green team with the Musketeers expected to present a stiff challenge. Coach Carroll Widdoes notes Xavier is among the conference's best as he works on offense and defense during scrimmages and scouts. The Bobcats seek improvements after a competitive split in the workout, while players like Erland Ahlberg and John Evans shine on the field.

Xavier Ohi University Carroll Widdoes Bobcat Musketeers Bobcats Widdoes Jim Snyder Cliff Heffelfinger Toledo Quantico Marines Erland Ahlberg Ahlberg Bill Frederick John Evans Roger Thomas Evans Frederick al Christopher Greens

Armstrong Paces 31-18 McArthur Win Over Oaks

McArthur Generals defeat Oak Hill 31 to 18 as Rick Armstrong scores three touchdowns. Veteran backfield including Bill Meeks Tom Gill Dick Armstrong and Jack Armstrong powers the offense with long gains. McArthur leads 12 6 13 0 at halftime and pulls away late with substitutes scoring in the final period.

Oak Hill Rick Armstrong Will McArthur Generals Wayne Kaufman Bill Meeks Tom Gill Jack Armstrong Dick Armstrong Meeks Gill McArthurr

Odd Bowling Week Records Draw Curiosity at Athens

In Athens Sports and Recreation last week the Ladies League saw B. Francis of the French Shop post a six frame total claimed as a record after lights failed during play. Sanders of the Athens Machine, ill near the end, threw a second strike after leaving the building to seal a final point for his team.

Athens Sanders

These Old Timers Set Lasting Records in Baseball

Ty Cobb played 24 seasons from 1905 to 1928 and appeared in 3,033 major league games setting numerous marks. Honus Wagner and Tris Speaker each reached 100 or more games in 19 seasons, with Wagner and Speaker achieving this consecutively. Cobb matched their records by splitting his 100-game years across the 19 seasons.

New York Ty Cobb Cobb Tris Speaker Honus Wagner Wagner Speaker

Lazzeri Jr. To Play Guard For Santa Clara Team

Tony Lazzeri Jr. son of the former major league star will play guard for the University of Santa Clara basketball team this season. He was ineligible last season due to the transfer rule.

Santa Clara Cali Tony Lazzeri, Jr University of Santa Clara

Wellston Triumphs 9-0 Over East Wellston in League Showdown

Wellston’s Golden Rocket shut down Portsmouth Fast 9-0 after a late blocked punt in the fourth quarter. The defense preserved a 7-0 lead as Wellston leveraged a quick 70 yard opening drive by Lafe Jennings. Jim Sail blocked a punt and Dale Christine recovered to seal the win. Wellston held Portsmouth to five field position chances inside the Rockets’ 20 without scoring.

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