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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1950

Page

6

Purdue’s Holcomb Upset by Gustafson Navy Mate

Timken outruns Lehman while Steubenville sinks McKinley 40 26. Fraley notes coaching links among Army Red Blaik assistants Holcomb Gustafson and Sart Holcomb’s Purdue ties. Miami upset Notre Dame foes 28 14, Harvard Army clash teased, plus birthdays and quirky sports trivia.

Timken Lehman Steubenville McKinley

Bulldogs Fall To Steubenville In High-Scoring Rout

Steubenville overwhelmed Canton McKinley 46-6, the biggest points tally allowed by the Bulldogs since 1931. Perry Jeter sparked the Stubbers with a 109 yard touchdown run, while Sam Parks and Lou Mariano led McKinley’s ground attack before late-period surge.

McKinley Sam Parks Lou Mariano Parks Mariano Jeter Bulldogs Stubbers

Massive Ohio high school football scores flood in

A reel of games across Ohio and nearby states shows Massillon routing Mansfield 56 to 6 while Canton South defeated Orrville 53 to 13. Steubenville beat McKinley 40 to 26 and Lisbon toppled Louisville 33 to 7. Numerous teams like Warren Alliance East Palestine Minerva Malvern and Doylestown posted decisive wins with wide margins and multiple upsets across the weekend. High totals appear for Cincinnati Withrow Walnut Hillis Lima Central and several Columbus and Akron districts as fans tally playoff implications.

Erry Timken Lehman Steubenville McKinley Canton South Orrville County Massillon Mansfield Warren Alliance Lisbon Louisville North Canton Springfield Wooster Ashland Rittman Loudonville Newcomerstown Byesville Uhrichsville Dennison Sebring Carrollton New Philadelphia Toronto Elsewhere Cincinnati Withrow Walnut Hillis Cincinnati Hughes Cincinnati Woodward Terrace Park Sycamore Lima Central Middletown Lima South Monroe Cincinnati Western Vocational Portsmouth Catholic Fullerton Hamilton Portsmouth Public Cincinnati Parcell New Boston South Point Reading Deer Park Lockland North College Hill Roger Bacon Norwood Harrison Sharonville Taylor Madeira Mt. Healthy Colerain Wyoming Greenhills Columbus North Columbus Aquinas Grove City Worthington Chillicothe Greenfield Xenia Central Troy Athens Gallipolis Aie Shawnee Lima St. Rose

College Football Scores Recap From Numerous Matchups

A collage of results shows Wittenberg defeating Marietta 34 to 6 while Ohio State Junior Varsity posted 34 over Pur due Junior Varsity 0. Other games include Tennessee State 90 over Gannon 56, Ashland 12 over Georgetown 20, and St. Vincent 34 over Lockhaven State 7, plus North Texas State 19 beating Chattanooga 14. More scores list Hampden Sydney 34 Newport News 14 and Miami Florida 34 over Boston University 7. Overall a snapshot of early autumn college football scores.

Wittenberg Marietta Ohio State Purdue Wilberforce Tennessee State Gannon Ashland Georgetown Boston College St. Vincent Lockhaven State West Chester East Stroudsburg North Texas State Chattanooga

Dalton Surprises Navarre by 25-20 in tense friday matchup

Dalton's Bulldogs stunned Navarre 25-20 on a chilly Friday night as Lloyd Gerber scored three touchdowns and Ronald Colney tallied all Navarre scores. Dalton improves to 3-3 while Navarre drops to 4-2. Contested game featured strong defenses with key line play from Forrer and Muskoff.

Dalton Navarre Bulldogs Rams Lloyd Gerber Ronald Colney G. Forrer Bodager Howenstine Kurzen Omstutz Leo Moser D. Forrer Shaffer Stockham Douglas Fetter Ace Sole Gerber R. Ger Fortner Johnson Leighley Bartholomew Foster Muskoff Marchand Hollinger Emerick Logan Goodman Stucky Evans Brideweser Colucy Mummerty Gray Adams Jogerst Colney L. Gerber D. Ferrer

Timken Trojans Edge Lehman In 12-7 Thriller

In the Cantons oldest intracity rivalry at Fawcett Stadium Timken defeated Lehman 12-7 before about 5000 fans. Timken's defense forced turnovers while errors plagued both sides with 12 fumbles as the Trojans rallied late to grab the initial conference win.

Canton Timken Lehman Fawcett Stadium Trojans

Lehman Bears Down Trojans In Hard Fought Clash

Lehman, led by Colaner with a quarterback sneak for the second TD, edged Hill toppers to measure pace and passing yards. Belew helped move to the one foot line before Colaner sealed it, while six fumbles per side marked a tense game. Timken threats were stifled by Hill defense as Lehman led in first downs 14 to 12 and total yards 282 to 129 with 154 passing yards to Lehman’s 51.

Bud Jones Lehman Bill Hatjes Bob Arnold Timken Polar Bears John Torok Troymen Tom Colaner John Mosiychuk Ralph Belew Bears Colaner Jim Robinson Hilltoppers

Malvern Domination Defeats East Sparta 51 to 0

East Sparta in Stark County Class B gridiron action falls to Malvern 51 0 on Friday. Malvern piled up touchdowns by Deckman Miles Ebner Gordon with Deckman adding eight extra points.

Sparta Malvern East Sparta Gordon Russell Walton Berrie Marina Loyola Ce Casper Goddard Devine Butler Materna Fetters

Doylestown Dominates Winless Brewster for 53-0 Victory

Doylestown crushed Brewster Railroaders to extend their winless stretch to six losses this season and 26 straight games without defeat. Pavkov scored three touchdowns, Dannemiller added two, with Pavkov converting three extra points as Doylestown raced ahead 7 14 13 19 at Brewster Stadium.

Brewster Doylestown Brewster Railroaders wWhilliard Perdan Berenyi Busch Buson Waganah Ross Dannemiller Davis Williams Avkov Durbin Burdge Cantleberry Lintner Hale Bruegger Neidenthal Clark D'Anniballe Manack Brown Whitmore Pavkov

North Canton Tops Springfield Township for Third Metro Win

North Canton Vikings beat Springfield Township 18 to 6 to stay unbeaten in the Metropolitan League at 4-2. Morrow capped a 50 yard drive with a five yard run, Seemann added a three yard TD, and Basinger scored from the one in the fourth quarter. Springfield’s Reed returned an interception 55 yards for their score as North Canton held a 12-0 halftime lead.

Akron North Canton Vikings Springfield Township Ronnie Marrow Paydirt Ralph Seemann David Basinger Viking Bood Reed Springfield Bricker Wise Achaure Marquardt McPeek Howes Willaman Carson Gill Masline P. Spence B. Bricker Spitler Morrow Seemann Sumser Jordan Basinger J. Spence Ruby Lee Pounders Morgan Brachin Moath Edwards Davison Jones Bourne Reed

East Palestine edges Minerva 7 6 on late drive

East Palestine defeats Minerva 7 to 6 as Cliff Davis converts after Earl Harrington's second quarter TD. Minerva's Dick Dyfle returned a kickoff 64 yards for a score but failed the extra point. The Lions improve with the win while Minerva suffers its second loss.

East Palestine Cliff Davis Earl Harrington Minerva Lions Paydirt Jim Roach Bill Hines Dick Dyfle Carrollton Palestine Schellenger Edwards Stimac Hulton Doran Parker Ross Walker Davis Henderson Harrington Hines Beckley L. McCully Brock Kiser Miller Hanson Mobley R. McCully Roach Blane Davison Conn Dysle Dietrich

Canal Fulton Triumphs Over St Joseph 18-15

Canal Fulton Indians built a quick second-quarter surge with three touchdowns and held on for an 18-15 win over Dover St Joseph Friday night. Zimmerman 57 and Swigart 18 yard runs led the scoring, Parker 65 yard run added a third, and a safety in the final minutes sealed the victory.

Canal Fulton Indians Dover St. Joseph Carl Zimmerman Glen Swigart Orval Parker Dover Zimmerman Fulton Danal Fulton B. Stanford Knotts Cormany Deioma D. Valentine Mascotti Fischio Contini D. Yosick Webster Dues Swighart Parker Tolotti

Lions Battle Barberton as Central Faces Akron Rivalries

Lincoln Lions meet undefeated Barberton Magic at Fawcett Stadium as Central Catholic Crusaders head to Memorial Stadium to face Owen Crusaders Abbond St. Iary in North Canton. Lincoln aims to upset Ferrall coached Lions while Barberton seeks state contention behind Harris Welch Balash Whetstone Deem Veney Bell Andreyka Miller Mitchell Hunter.

Canton Lincoln’s Lions Barberton Magic Fawcett Stadium Central Catholic Crusade Owen Crusaders Abrond St. Iary North Canton Memorial Stadium Lincoln Junie Ferrall Lions Bill Bush Barberton Bob Harris Reed Welch Ed Balash Bob Whetstone Gene Deem Chuck Veney Jack Bell Bob Andreyka Gene Miller Charley Mitchell Dick Hunter Magics Akron East Akron South Akron Garfield Alliance Toledo’ Libbey

Lions and Magics Televised Football Game Preview

Lions and Magics will play the first local football game filmed for television in Canton Lincoln and Barberton. Tonight's game will be photographed for a 15 minute WXEL Channel 9 program at 11 p.m. Tuesday, with weekly airings during the local football season and likely into basketball season.

Canton Lincoln Barberton Lions and Magics WXEL Channel 9

Barberton invades Central in search of state laurels

In a key clash Barberton riding five straight wins trails Massillon in the statewide race. St Mary has won once in five games, while Lincoln’s injuries thin their backfield. Vic Schoeppner leads Barberton with all seven Lion TDs, as QB duties shift to Jim Crawford and soph Bill Queen recovers. Coach Fife relies on Schoeppner at fullback with Toy and Dogoli at the halves.

Realm Barberton Massillon Tigers Central St. Mary Lions John Fife Vic Schoeppner Lincoln Lion Bill Williamson Massillon Bill Queen Queen Jim Crawford Fife Schoeppner Bill Toy Junior Dogoli Bill Jarvis Ed Lombardi Alex Bleahy Bill Graetz Joe Vega Roger Christian

Jackson Romps At Ravenna Two

Jackson's Polar Bears power past Ravenna Township 33-12 as Zahler and Allen each score twice and Clatterbuck adds a 7 yard TD in a Friday night road win. Ravens' Stonemetz Sissley contribute as hosts.

Ravenna Jackson Polar Bears Ravenna Township Jim Zahler Jim Allen Zahler Allen Dick Clatterbuck Maurer L. Leonard D. Foust L. Maurer Albreicht Anderson Braucher Blile McNutt Stayer Messman Kefier Stockert D. Penick Dougherty Koontz Swanger Safre Saunier Penich L. Rohr Clatterbuck Stonemetz Sissley Brancher

Xavier Unveils 24 Game 1950 51 Basketball Schedule

Xavier University announced a 24 game 1950 51 basketball schedule featuring contests with Kentucky North Carolina Notre Dame and two Loyola teams. The Musketeers open December 2 with Ohio Wesleyan and close March 8 against Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Xavier University Kentucky North Carolina Notre Dame Loyolas Chicago Baltimore Musketeers Ohio Wesleyan

Middlebranch Dominate Millersburg 26 to 6 in Canton

Middlebranch Diamonds won their sixth straight football game with a 26 6 victory over Millersburg at North Canton. Joe Nahay scored two long touchdowns and Wayne Erb Dick Garrett added one each while Weiss scored Millersburg’s only TD. Nahay also kicked a placement and Garrott ran for a conversion.

Middlebranch Diamonds Millersburg North Canton Joe Nahay Middlebranch Wayne Erb Dick Garrett Weiss Moore Evans D. Humbert R. Spencer Gallucci Emil Jervis Gibson Pastore Swanson L. Humbert Erb Garrett Nahay Millersburg Fair Halfhill J. Casey R. Casey Roberts Lowe Stafford Shank Snyder Martin Middlebrand Nahay Garrott

Uhrichsville Tigers Top Dennison 14 to 0 in Rivalry Game

Uhrichsville defense led by Watts Coventry shut out Dennison Railroaders 14 0 in a Friday night game to knot the 25 year series at 12 12 with one tie Coventry scored both touchdowns and both extra points while the Tigers dominated the air and ground in Uhrichsville Ohio the Twin City showdown maintained club rosters and lineups with multiple players listed in the box score

Brush-Moore Teubenville Bedlam Ohio City Steubenville Big Red Canton McKinley Stubbers Massilloni Tigers McKinley Bulldogs Oak Park Ill Massillon Uhrichsville Tigers Dennison Railroaders Watts Coventry

Track Coaches To Meet In Columbus Sunday

The Ohio Association of Track Coaches holds its fall meeting in Columbus at the Seneca Hotel with a luncheon before the business session. New president Sim Earich of Warren succeeds Fred Cope of Salem.

Columbus Ohio Association of Track Coaches Seneca Hotel Sim Earich Warren Fred Cope Salem

Lisbon Hands Louisville Hard Second Setback 33-7

Lisbon Blue Devils defeated Louisville Leopards 33-7 in a Tri County League game. Lisbon improved to 4-0-1, while Louisville fell to 2-2 with a season mark of 3-2. Touchdowns came from Wartluff Brown Rose and Pike among Lisbon scorers, with Steitz and Stefan converting extra points.

Lisbon Louisville Hough Siefke Smail Ward Pekarchick Pinnick Hart Pike Brown Steitz Rose Miller Snyder Rine Gero Sprandel Monnot Mooth Stefan McGinnis Wartluff Gulling

New Phila Nets Sixth Win in Row

New Philadelphia Quakers beat Toronto 37 to 14 for their ninth straight win and sixth of the season. Sam Miller and Bill Richards scored two touchdowns each, with Miller adding an extra point. Toronto’s score came on a pair of touchdowns by Sherwood and Visinik as the Quakers rolled to a dominant road victory.

New Phila. Nets Toronto New Philadelphia Quakers Sam Miller Bill Richards New Philadelphia Herron Massarelli Turner Reese Homan Sharp Bergamo State Menapace Gilgen Stephenson Salomon Evans Leggett Maus Richards MecCock Ian Devore Lewis Miller Jackson Sherwood Visinik Dawson DeArdo Derderick Tice D. Evers Tarr Arherst Faher Hawkins Goodrich J. Daw Son McCochran Legegitt Firm

Baby Bucks Beat Purdue Jayvees 34 0 in Columbus

Ohio State junior varsity overwhelmed Purdue Jayvees 34 to 0 as Dave Gambill scored four touchdowns. The win marked OSU’s second victory against one defeat and Purdue’s third straight defeat.

Columbus Ohio State Purdue Jayvees Dave Gambill Boilermakers Baby Bucks

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