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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1941
Page
8
Ohio college athletic chiefs from seven schools met in Columbus to consider a new league. Participants urged a sound foundation and careful admission rules to avoid a repeat of past league collapse while planning future scheduling across football and basketball.
In a low scoring set at Sportland Recreation Glouster swept Athens in a three game series. Joe McCallister led the bowlers for Athens with 586 while Ed McBride paced Athens at 528. In the women's match Athens Pure Oils defeated Glouster 2069 to 2018 led by Woodrum 458 for Athens.
In Allensville the Vinton Rural Quints swept the openers. The Cubs won 36 18 behind Arbaugh six goals while the varsity beat Richland 46 12 as Gregory scored eleven and Mace added twelve. Next Friday they visit Zaleski.
JACKSONVILLE Fla Baseball men from all over the country gather for the annual winter meeting as clubs arrive and trades loom Warren Giles Reds general manager aims to trade for a hard hitting outfielder while denying reports he will part with Lefty Vander Meer to the Dodgers, though willing to move pitchers to reach his goal.
Bob Neyland now in active service is expected to return as Tennessee head coach next season if the national emergency permits.
Tom Phillips a 17 year old Berea quarterback and passer is chosen as Ohio's top high school football player for 1941 by the Associated Press. The all state squad features Massillon and Mansfield stars and highlights speed and versatility over sheer height and weight.
West Coast fans were surprised that Fordham and Missouri showed little interest in the Rose Bowl and were not asked to decline. Duke draws fire from Southern California writers, while Duquesne eyes a dough-raising showcase. Dick Cullum ponders Shaughnessy and the T formation. A Cardinals delegation goes to Jacksonville for minor league meetings. Waite Hoyt signs to broadcast Cincinnati baseball next summer with a year long leave. Larry MacPhail reports spending 100000 on the 1942 club with minor league prospects only. Mose Simms calls for a players union as football funds grow. Ted Lyons runs a Chicago bowling emporium and notes his lefty rookie-like speed. NY Sportscasters toast Harmon Michigan comparison by Kuzma run description.
Pratts Fork Sewing Circle met with Amanda Colburn on Thursday. Guests included Besse Beckley Nelle Zimmerman Crista Zimmerman Ruth Zimmerman Rex Zimmerman all of Albany. Besse Beckley and Alvira won contest prizes. Pearl and Nellie Sapp were Sunday dinner guests of Clyde Colburn. Robert Burson is ill. Robert Shellman of Athens visited grandparents Hawley Ator. Bob and Jean Moore of Landgraff spent Thanksgiving with Ed O'Brien. Frank Blackwell visited friends in Pomeroy and Syracuse.
Chauncey and Mrs. Charles V. O'Neil of The Plains entertain in Marion with their daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs A H Dowler and guests Mr. and Mrs J E Parker of Columbus and families Harold Dowler and R A Axe with Helen Dowler. Mr O'Neil recovers from surgery at White Cross Hospital Columbus and now resides at 227 St James St Marion Ohio.
The sacred bulls of India are males of the zebu or Indian ox, a beast of burden found since ancient times only in Africa, India and Madagascar.
Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No. 9 of the United Mine Workers of America will meet in Dover on Wednesday December 3 at 7 30 p m in the K of P Building with Mrs Ethel Scott auxiliary president in charge A benefit party will follow the business meeting and members are asked to contribute inexpensive gifts for prizes All members urged to attend as names will be drawn for the Christmas party and gift exchange Mrs Helen Fisk is in charge of publicity
The A and O Club hosted a birthday party for Olga Hunter and Virginia McClellan with attendees including Ethel Chiki Dolores Hunter Jeanne Slagle Isabel Fogarasy Gladys Beitelschies Jack Mitchell Venice Hunter Sammy McClellan Vera McBride Mr and Mrs William Hunter Norma Clark. An educational movie was shown at Community House followed by round and square dancing. Private Fred Hunter visiting from Maryland and William Boyd from Indiana spent time at home. Virginia McClellan was guest of Gladys Beitelschies.
A chicken dinner in Millfield honors Mrs. Gertrude Whitmore of Toledo and other Great Chiefs. Dignitaries Hazel Coon Harriet Gustafson and Alice Theisen preside. Initiation set for Thursday. practice for Mazon Council degree team Tuesday at 7 p.m. Church of Christ conference tonight at 7 with officers invited.
Ed P. Strong, manager of This tledown race track, announced a $200000 plant will be built near Wright Field in Dayton. The half mile oval with 600 horse accommodations will be ready for the spring season.
The Greater Ohio High School Basketball League of seven members replaces the Southern Ohio Scholastic League. Members include Middletown Portsmouth Springfield Dayton Roosevelt Lima Central Lima South and Kenton. Rayner C. Green Middletown High School coach is president. William K. Ellsesser Portsmouth coach is secretary and Paul Day Middletown is publicity manager. Trophies will be awarded for varsity and reserve champions, best sportsmanship and outstanding individual. Each team must play at least four league games.
Zaleski counts edged McArthur 21 to 15 in Vinton County League play as Egleberry led Zaleski with seven points while Thompson topped McArthur with five. McArthur reserves later crushed Zaleski 22 to 12 in the preliminary.
Chicago Bears must beat the fourth place Cardinals to force a playoff with Green Bay for the Western Division crown after Green Bay’s 22 17 win over the Redskins. Bears 49 14 over the Eagles. Cardinals fell 21 3 to Detroit. Standings update and North South game note follow.
In an exhibition game Sunday the Los Angeles Bulldogs defeated the Columbus Bulls 7 to 0. The Bulldogs, from the American League, stopped the Bulls’ bid for an early lead in a defensive clash at the venue.
Dover Blue Devils swept two games from Buchtel on a local floor. The reserve win was 24 to 11 with Jack Mitchell leading Dover scoring six points. Tolliver had six for Buchtel. In varsity action, Dover dominated 38 to 13 as Russ Johnson opened with a set shot and Kenny Simmers led with 12 points.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Raymond Bulloch announce the birth of a son named Franklin Eugene born at their home in Bailey Run. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bulloch of Bailey Run and Mrs Nancy Smith of Chauncey.
Mike Rizer, 71, of near Chauncey, died Sunday morning at his home on Alderman Road. A retired railroader formerly based in Columbus, he will be buried in Parkersburg. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 10 at Chauncey Church of Christ with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. He is survived by wife Martha, a Chauncey student daughter also unnamed children from a former marriage and several sisters.
Oregon State selects Duke to meet at Pasadena in the Rose Bowl after lengthy talks. Duke enters with 311 points in nine games, a single season record for the Blue Devils, while Missouri and Fordham draw Sugar Bowl foes.
Chauncey District social news lists Mrs. Bernice Keeton Mrs. Vira Shafer and Mrs. Dora Schoonover at dinner hosted by Mrs. Zina Wharton The Plains. Shafer and grandson Dale Wharton attend a Memorial Hall Athens concert.
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