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ICollege Ace Bevo Francis Slated To Get High School Diploma Soonn-reRIO GRANDE, O. fl'Pi -Clarence Bevo Francis, who holds a single game college scoring record, gets hi* high school diploma this week.This will he a busy and important week for the Rio Grmde College freshman, who startled the basketball world by scoring Ilf points against Ashland Junior College at Ashland, Ky., Friday night. This was 29 more than ever scored in a college game before, and oddly enough, broke the record of set by Jack Duncan of Rio Grande in 1941.Today te “Rio Grande College Day” in nearby Gallipolis and Bevo has been named honorary city manager of the Ohio River city. His teammates have been proclaimed honorary citizens.Tonight, unbeaten Rio Grande goes after its 20th victory of the season against the Wright-Patterson Air Force team. During the half-time intermission, Bevo will he awarded a trophy by the Gallipolis city manager.Bevo learned to play basketball by practicing eight to nine hours aday at Welisville, O., High Schoolunder Newt Oliver, and Rio Grande product who returned to his alma mater* as coach last summer.Increase nr IncomeJoinDALI CARNEGIE CLASS SBE OUR GUESTTHURSDAY, JANARY 15 AT 6:30 P.M.WARM FRIEND TAVERNFor Information Gall 4991Oliver brought Bevo with him although he had not fmished highschool.Oliver explained that Francis was 20 years old and would have been ineligible to play in high school. So he came here to complete what high school courses he lacked.Oliver, who held the record a* the highest scorer in Rio Grande history, until Bevo came along, feels his freshman center was bet* ter than Bill Spivey, former Kentucky All-American seven foot center.The water of the Gulf of Mexicoj is about nine degr ees warmer than that of the Atlantic ocean.UAe Mexit 7*£an10AN SYSTEMThe M*rit Plan f^oan Svgtem nfftrtavailable cash credit for any yood purpose to employed men or women.YOUR PLAIN NOTETO APPLY—You may use any of the three way*. You are under no obligation if you do not take a loan.1. You may telephone as—and tallus of your money needi.S. You may cut this ad out—writ# your name and addreaa on it--and then mail it to us.8, Or call at office conveniently located. Privata consultation looms.Loans made same day you apply.DOMESTICFINANCE CO.To war Clock Building Qorvtar 8Hi and River AvanuaHolland, Mich. Phona 9-0-7-7Loam mlt;t4* within J# milti a4 onr n0ice
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Holland Evening Sentinel
Holland, Michigan, US
Mon, Jan 12, 1953
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