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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1939

Page

8

Ohio all Ohio football squad includes 27 players from Massillon and others

Northeastern Ohio schools lead with 11 selections in the all Ohio high school football squad of 27 released by United Press. Massillon stars Hillis Hume and Horace Gillom named Back of the Year and Lineman of the Year. Getz and Benjamin star ends.Bevy of players from Conneaut New Philadelphia Lorain Sandusky and others also honored.

Columbus Massillon Northeastern Ohio United Press Northwestern Ohio Southeastern Southwestern Central New Philadelphia Conneaut Lorain Portsmouth Toledo Waite Hillis Hume Alliance Horace Gillom Ohio Hume Gillom Ray Getz Getz Earl Benjamin U. S. Naval Academy Joe Ferr John Anthony John Willis George Slusser Gene Balconi Sandusky Gild Pedrotty Jack Castignola New Philadelphia Earl Martin Paul Kline Andy Marantides Canton McKinley Tony Vanzonetta Warren all-Ohio Gillem Leo Benjamin

Mitch's Musings Ohio University closes 1939 football season

Ohio University footballers breezed to an easy finish to the 1939 season at Howard Hall banquet lauding the Bobcats for a solid year. Freshman squad coaching staff President Herman G. James athletic board of control board of trustees and guests aided the effort as Don C. Peden praised the season despite a poor start.

Ohio University Howard Hall Bobcats Herman G. James Athletic Board of Control Don C. Peden Bobcat

Answers to sports and trivia questions and team notes

The article presents Q and A on racing horses War Admiral and Seabiscuit both descendants of Man O War, plus Sixto Escobar’s Puerto Rico birth and name origin. It then covers basketball team morale, coach and athletic board praise, and awards to varsity and first year players with lettering and numerals.

War Admiral Seabiscuit Sixto Fscobar Puerto Rico Sixto A. Escobar Barcelonetta

AA Magnates Open Meeting Deliberates 1940 Season Dates

At Columbus the American Association magnates opened their annual meeting to set the 1940 season. A schedule committee proposed April 18 to September 15 as the period, one week after the International League finish. A full slate must be drafted if the plan is rejected. The group will also weigh amendments to the minor league code and a potential vote on the Shaughnessy post season playoff system.

Columbus U.R Leo Miller Indianapolis Roy Hamey Kansas City Lou Nahin Milwaukee International League Cincinnati Shaughnessy

Comiskey Scores Another Kayo in Pro Boxing Streak

Pat Comiskey of Patterson New Jersey remained unbeaten with his sixth round technical knockout of Maynard Daniels from North Carolina. The KO extended his string to 24 knockouts in 26 fights as he kept his dominance in the heavyweight division.

Baltimore U.P Pat Comiskey Patterson N. J Comiskey Maynard Daniels North Carolina

Tennessee Volunteers Roll Past Kentucky 19 0 in Ragged Victory

Tennessee stays undefeated with a 19 to 0 win over Kentucky. Key backs Cafego and Butler injured, risking participation in the final game and possible Rose Bowl. Vols outgained 206 to 199 as guards Suffridge Molinski and tackle Shires shone in a hard fought contest.

Lexington U.P Tennessee Kentucky Bob Neyland Volunteers George Cafego Johnny Butler Auburn Cafego Butler Alabama Vols Bob Suffridge Ed Molinski Ed Shires

Unionization of Boxing Men Planned by Sports Alliance

National Sports Alliance officials plan to form a union for boxing managers trainers seconds publicity men and announcers aiming to affiliate with a national labor group likely the AFL. The move targets perceived domination by promoter Mike Jacobs and seeks to curb lax licensing by the New York State Athletic Commission. Jacobs denounces the effort as trouble making.

Sports Alliance Henry McLemore New York U.P National Sports Alliance Alliance American Federation of Labor Congress Michael Strauss Jacobs New York State Athletic Commission The Athletic Commission Mike Jacobs Jacobs

Luckoff and Atlas Store lead City League lanes action

GLOUSTER Luckoff beat Atlas Store two of three in City League with B Neiman posting 234 high single and 537 high triple. Atlas Store totals reached 2375, while Luckoff player results included J McAllister 487 and R Dink nook 498 in a mixed row of scores. Maxwell Garage topped L A Faires two of three in Thursday Afternoon League and A P edged Wolf Bowling Alley two games to one.

Glouster—Luckoff Atlas Store B. Neiman Maxwell Garage L. A. Faires Wolf Bowling Alley A. Gamwell J. Brooks Luckoff J. McAllister G. Thompson Ir. Dink Nook Z. Marquis W. Grimstead

Reds Seek Refunds for Unplayed World Series Ticket

Cincinnati fans may obtain refunds of $12 000 by returning their World Series fifth game tickets since the game was not played.

Cincinnati CinciNnati Reds

Ohio High School Players Named to All-Star Team

The list features top Ohio high school standouts by position including quarterbacks Dick Burgett and Dean Brooks, along with backs and linemen from numerous cities such as Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo. The roster includes schools like Bellefontaine, Massillon, Steubenville, and Lima South, highlighting diverse teams across the state.

Bob Bredbeck Lima Romeo de Capite Cleveland Holy Name Bob Endres Akron Jerome Firtha John Adams Paul Hildreth Bellefontaine Jack Lewis Marion Harding Corky McCoy Washington D. H Eddie Mike Steubenville Junior Parsons Portsmouth Mirs Rosendale Defiance Roger Stoneburner Wooster Russ Beer Mansfield Art Davis Newark Dobrich Campbell Bill Garnes Columbus West Madison Piqua Gil Pedrotty Massillon Dave Adair Xenia Central John Aldergate Dennison Marty Brutz Niles Earl Gibson Henderson Mike Horvath Warren McGinnis al Stable Cleveland South Tom Aronholt Coshocton Dick Bodiker Dayton Kiser Don Evans Columbus Grandview Fremont Glenn Wittekind Marietta Dick Acton Lancaster Elden Bush Mt. Blanch Howard Brown Dayton Fairview Steve Jadlowsky Rodney Kellis Hillsboro Merv Martin Wellston Mason Cadiz Mike Modak Thompson Youngstown Chaney Don Wills Dayton Fairmont

Service Elevens Ready for Battle at Municipal Stadium

The Army and Navy football teams square off tomorrow before a capacity crowd of 102 245 at Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia. Both squads arrived last night and Navy guests were greeted boisterously at Jenkintown before heading to Manufacturers' Country Club in Oreland. Navy will work out today at Temple Stadium.

Philadelphia U.R Army Navy Municipal Stadium Jenkintown Manufacturers’ Country Club Oreland Midshipmen Temple Stadium

Cornell Ohio State to play in Ithaca next year

Robert Kane of Cornell announced the next year’s football game with Ohio State will stay in Ithaca under home-and-home policy. Cleveland alumni and businessmen had pressed to move the game to Cleveland, but the university will not use neutral grounds.

Ithaca N. Y U.P Robert Kane Cornell Cleveland Kane

College Grid Scores From Saturday Matches

A compilation of college football scores shows Brown 13 over Rutgers 0. Tennessee 19 over Kentucky 6. Alabama 39 over Vanderbilt 0. Texas A and M 20 over Texas 0. Arkansas 25 over Tulsa 0. Other results include Wake Forest 46 over Davidson 7 and Citadel 21 over Wofford 2.

Tennessee Kentucky N. Carolina Virginia Lenoir Chattanooga Mercer Birmingham-Southern Howard Ala Alabama Vanderbilt Centenary Louisana Tech Tuskegee Montgomery Tech Tennessee A. & L Lincoln Texas A. & M Texas Arkansas Tulsa Colorado Denver Whitman Idaho New Mexico Colorado Aggies L. A Wash State San Jose State Drake NEW York U.P South Pasadena Auburn Aggies Brown University Rutgers North Carolina Tarheels Duke Florida Southern California Tulane Duquesne Los Angeles Washington Huskies U.C.L.A New Orleans Louisiana State Green Wave Pittsburgh Detroit Holy Cross Boston College Fordham NYU Baylor

Clark Resigns as Brooklyn Coach

The Brooklyn Dodgers pro football club of the National League seeks a new coach after George Patsy Clark resigned. The Dodgers went four wins, six losses and one tie. Clark had earlier guided Portsmouth and Detroit Lions to strong finishes and a 1935 world championship with Detroit.

NEW York U.P Brooklyn Dodgers George Patsy) Clark Dodgers Brooklyn Clark Portsmouth Detroit Lions

Cornell Wins Lambert Memorial Trophy Unbeaten

New York reporting that Cornell University was awarded the Lambert Memorial Trophy as the outstanding eastern college football team for an undefeated season.

New York U.P Cornell

Texas A&M and Tennessee Roll On Unbeaten

Texas A&M and Tennessee remained undefeated as they won big on Thanksgiving Day. Tennessee defeated Kentucky 19 0 and Texas A M beat Texas 20 0 to clinch the Southwestern Conference title.

Texas Aggies Tennessee

Taft for President Club Meets at Mayor's Office

Glouster Taft for President Club held a Wednesday meeting in the mayor's office with 50 charter members. Officers named include D. F. Carr as president and H. A. Rogers as first vice president. next gathering set for December 13 in the high school auditorium.

Glouster D. F E. Carr H. A. Rogers Harry Sayre L. E. Burnelle Earl Johnson G. W. Rose William Christman Vera Kinney

Past Officers Are Honored by Lodge

The Thea Chapter C E S held a Tuesday evening meeting honoring past matrons and patrons in a ceremonial East procession led by Isabel Vernon and Mary Binderbasin. Corsages were given by Macatawa Bulloch, with soprano Mrs. F G Boroff singing A Perfect Day, as fifty attendees enjoyed refreshments.

Esta Haskins Iva Pedicord Georgia Sayre Maude Howard Ora Kittle Mary Gamwell Gertrude Pride Annetta Lewis Mary Hawk Lucy Stiff Isabelle Bulloch Patla Wallace Sara Williams Vernice Antle Mary Dillon Robert Bulloch Harry Trasin

Lodge to Meet Glouster Officers Elected at Jacksonville

Charles Thomas Lodge to install officers at a regular meeting in Jacksonville this Friday evening. After the lodge, refreshments will be served and a social hour will be enjoyed.

Glouster Charles Thomas Lodge L0.c.f Jacksonville Magic City Lodge Athens Sereno Lodge

Services in Glouster Churches Announced

Glouster schedules for Sunday include 10:30 a.m. sermon by Rev F G Boroff at the Methodist Church with 9:30 a.m. Sunday School led by John S Blower and M M LeFavor guiding song service Epworth League meets at 6 p.m. led by Clara Summers The Four Horsemen is the evening topic Rev Max M Martin at Church of Christ will discuss Divine Healing Is It of God or Satan The fifth week of a Ten Week Loyalty Campaign. Bible School meets at 9 a.m. with Communion at 10:15 a.m. and Martin to speak on Why Church Members Are Lost Christian Endeavor also at 6 p.m.

Glouster F. G. Boroff Methodist Church John S. Blower M. M. LeFavor Epworth League Clara Summers The Four Horsemen Mr. Boroff Church of Christ Max M. Martin Martin Christian Endeavor Societies

Funeral attendees from out of town for Joann Yaw

Out of town mourners at Joann Yaw’s funeral included Mr and Mrs W R Yaw Wabeek Farm Mich Mr and Mrs John Yaw Adrian Mich Mrs Roy Keiser Columbus Mrs J B Smock New Concord and Mrs Leonard Smock Zanesville.

Teams Clash on Saturday In First Buckeye Bowl Tilt

Unbeaten Portsmouth and Toledo Waite meet in Ohio Stadium for the Buckeye Bowl. Waite copes with the loss of Bob Hecklinger while Jim Barker and Gene Rayburn lead the Trojans. Officials and a crowd above 10 000 are expected for the 2 p m kickoff.

Joseph Fer Gene Rayburn Nick Rotz Paul Workman Tony Canzonetta Jack Martin Gene Balcont Bob Hecklinger Eddie Prokop Paul Sarringhaus George Slusser Jim Barker Bob McBride Lloyd Reese John Willis Columbus Portsmouth Toledo Waite Ohio Stadium Ohio Scott Trojans Ohio River United Press Kent Pfeiffer Denison Harold Dunlap Rodney Ross Ohio State Jerry Ratherman Ohio Northern Akron

Pace Recognized as World Bantamweight Champion by NBA

Lt. Col. Harvey L. Miller announced the National Boxing Association recognizes Georgie Pace of Cleveland as world bantamweight champion. The Salica Olivera Dec 14 San Francisco bout is not considered a title fight by the NBA.

Washington U.P Harvey L. Miller National Boxing Association Georgie Pace Cleveland San Francisco Lou Salica Tony Olivera

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