All-Ohio grid team includes Kent State stars and Ohio U back Risaliti
The 1940 Associated Press all Ohio football team selected by coaches, writers and officials features five Ohio Conference players and six unattached players. Kent State contributes Mickey Littiga and Jim Jones alongside Risaliti of Ohio University who secures a back spot Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Howell
Columbus
Ohio
Associated Press
Eam
Kent State
Dominic
Mickey) Littiga
Jim Jones
Kent
Western Reserve
Case School of Applied Science
Ohio Wesleyan
Youngstown
Dayton
Wittenberg
Ohio University
Ohio State University
Mike Yurcheshen
Case
Cleveland
Ray Rebel
C. Wesleyan
Bridgeport
Rosselli
Poremba
Case Center
al Borland
Manor
John Humm
Mineola
L. L
Sharon
Mickey Mittga
Muskingum
Maloney
Cincinnati
Asher
Xavier
Maricourt
B. Wallace
Szalag
U. E. Akron
Garey
Retirement of numbers in football shows limits of tribute
NEA service recalls Michigan and other schools withdrawing famed digits like 98 for Tom Harmon and 47 for Bennie Oosterbaan while noting past efforts at Illinois Ohio State and Princeton. The piece debates how widespread numbering would become if begun in the 1890s and traces the evolution from small front digits to full back and front numbers for fan identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Harmon
Michigan
Bennie Oosterbaan
Illinois
Harold Grange
Missouri
Paul Christman
Texas A. & M
John Kimbrough
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Mass
N.J
Rutgers
Heston
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Pudge Heffelfinger
Frank Hinkey
Tom Shevlin
Tad Jones
Ted Coy
Cupid Black
Larry Kelley
Clint Frank
Charlies
Daly
Brickley
Eddies
Old
Nassau
Ohio State
Chic Harley
Buckeyes
Harley
Ohjo State
Karl Davis
Western Reserve of
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Bob Zuppke
Pitchin
Godoy Seeks Third Title Shot After Musto Victory
Arturo Godoy declared he will sail to South America and return only if Louis agrees to a third fight. Godoy outpointed Tony Musto with two knockdowns, claiming a strong claim to the heavyweight title as his manager emphasized. Musto, Pat Comiskey and Anton Christoforidis also won their bouts on the card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Hauck
Cleveland
Arturo Godoy
E Louis
South America
Louis
Godoy
al Weill
Tony Musto
Chicago
Musto
Iquique
Chile
Gus Dorazio
Philadelphia
Max Baer
Arturo
Pat Comiskey
New Jersey
Don Siegel
University of Michigan
Anton Christoforidis
Greece
Jimmy Bivins
Bivins
Christoforidis
Mike Kaplan
Boston
New England
Saverio Turiello
New York
Kaplan
Pirates Acquire Stu Martin To Strengthen Lineup
The Pittsburgh Pirates bought second baseman Stuart Martin from the St Louis Cardinals in a move to boost next season. Manager Frankie Frisch called the 27 year old utility player one of the nation's best. The Giants and Brooklyn added staff as winter deals loom across MLB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Pittsburgh Pirates
Gseman
Stuart Martin
Louis Cardinals
Frankie Frisch
Pirates
Martin
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
Cub
Gabby Hartnett
Wilberforce to play in Birmingham's Steel Bowl NY game
Wilberforce University will participate in a new Steel Bowl on New Year's Day organized by Birmingham businessmen. The Buckeyes from Wilberforce face Morris Brown of Birmingham in the first annual event, with Morris Brown holding an impressive Southern record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Wil Iforce
University of Xenia
Cup of Birmingham Business Men
Wilberforce
Midwest
Morris Brown
Birigham
South
Fight Results From Various Venues In Boxing Show
In Baltimore Harry Jeffra won a featherweight decision over Sixto Escobar. In Toronto Lou Salica stopped Small Montana for the bantam title. In Newark Pete Lello stopped Morris Parker. In Dayton Joe Marinelli outpointed Jimmy Perrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Harry Jeffra
New York
Maryland
Sixto Escobar
Puerto Rico
Toronto
Lou Salica
Small Montana
San Francisco
Newark
Pete Lello
Kago
Morris Parker
N. J
Dayton
Joe Marinelli
Jimmy Perrin
New Orleans
BREEZING WITH BRIETZ COLUMN NOTES AND RUMORS
Eddie Briez notes potential coach moves at Nebraska if Bill Wood leaves and links Maj. Biff Jones to the Rose Bowl team. Baseball rumors include Eddie Miller to the Reds and Edmonton talk of Eddie Miller, while Boston Bees face scrutiny with Adams investing $635000. Other items mention Jimmy Wood's guest spot, Burman evaluation, and upcoming games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Brietz
New York
Army
Bill Wood
Reds
Eddie Miller
The
Bees
Milwaukee
Ohio Guardsmen to Play College in Mississippi Invite
Gov Bricker of Ohio invited by Gov Johnson to attend December 14 game at Hattiesburg featuring the Ohio 37th Division players from Camp Shelby against the Mississippi Southern College squad. The event pairs military athletes with a college team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Mississippi
Paul R. Johnson
Hattiesburg
Camp Shelby
Mississippi Southern College
Carol Pierce Honored At Sugar Creek Birthday Party
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pierce hosted a party Sunday night in Sugar Creek for Carol Pierce 18th birthday. Guests included numerous friends and relatives such as Margaret Gwinn Wilbur Williams Golda Arnold Johnny Lawrence and several others as gifts were exchanged and doughnuts cider and apples were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
J. H. Pierce
Sugar Creek
Carol
Margaret Gwinn
Wilbur
Williams
Golda Arnold
Johnny Lawrence
Hester Ossman
Johnny Brookhart
Betty Higgins
Carl Legg
Normie Clark
Earl Moody
Olgie Hunter
Ethel Chiki
Delores Hunter
Bola Chiki
Jackie Mitchell
Arthur Chiki
Melvina McKibben
Jeannie Slagle
Lois Legg
Jimmy Boyd
Bob Rivers
Virginia Hunter
Isabella Fogarassy
Betty Moody
Ethel Pierce
Hubert Burchfield
Johnny Porter
Bernard Porter
Allen Bennett
Junior Pierce
Robert Pierce
Carol Pierce
Millfield Benefit Report Shows Proceeds For Lunch Rooms
Mrs Helen Sanders principal of East Millfield Schools reports a benefit at the D of P Hall Friday night by Millfield teachers. Proceeds total 19.60 with 1.25 expenses leaving 18.35 for Chauncey–Dover School lunch rooms. Prizes awarded to local residents. high scores noted among Millfield and Chauncey participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Helen Sanders
East Millfield
D. of P. Hall
Millfield
Chauncey-Dover
Bessie Johnston
Claudius McClanahan
Ruth Bridgewater
Iva Evans
Chauncey Hosts Rome High in Gym Clash Tonight
Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils meet Rome High School in a doubleheader at Chauncey-Dover Gym. Rome is paced by McCune the sharp shooter and Frisby the quick guard. Expected varsity lineup includes White Border McCune Herdman Simmers Ley Aldrige Earich with Darnell at center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey- Dover Blue Devils
Rome
Chauncey-Dover
McCune
Frisby
Rome C.d.hls
White
Border McCune
Herdman
Sweeny Darnell Ce Simmers
Sweeny Frisby
Ley Aldrige
Earich
Mrs Park Wray Guests Depart Chauncey for California
Mrs Park Wray and her son Park Jr of Chicago visited West Floyd Stanley and Chauncey before moving to California. Wray formerly Neva Smith daughter of the late John Smith of Chauncey. This is her first Chauncey visit since 1927. They expect to leave December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Floyd Stanley
Park Wray
Park, Jr
Chicago
Revival Begins at Millfield M E Church
Rev C E Palmer pastor of Chauncey Millfield Jacksonville and Trimble leads a two week revival at Millfield M E Church starting Sunday night. Preaching will be by Palmer with special music featured each service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
C. E. Palmer
Millfield
Jacksonville
Trimble
Millfield M. E
Dinner Entertainment Honors Local Guests at Millfield
F E Boudinot of Millfield entertained Sunday with a chicken dinner honoring guests Mrs Elizabeth Byron of Columbus Mr and Mrs T M Keirns and Mrs Maggie Keirns of Amesville and Mr and Mrs Harlan Linscott of Hooper Ridge and Mr and Mrs F E Boudinot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
F. E. Boudinot
Millfield
Elizabeth Byron
Columbus
T. M. Keirns
Maggie Keirns
Amesville
Harlan Linscott
Hooper Ridge
Minnesota Tops Final AP Football Poll of 1940
Minnesota's Gophers were named the 1940 season's top college football team by 65 of 133 AP voters after winning eight straight games and the Western Conference title. Stanford finished second with 1,125 points, Michigan third with 914, and Tennessee and Boston College fourth and fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Minnesota
Gophers
Stanford
Tennessee
Associated Press
Texas A
Texas
Michigan
Wolverines
Boston College
Texas Aggies
Nebraska
Northwestern
Mississippi State
Washington
Santa Clara
Fordham
Georgetown
Pennsylvania
Corhell
Southern Methodist
Hardin-Simmons
Duke
Lafayette
Toledo and Xavier Open 1940-41 Seasons With Big Victories
Toledo University crushed Hillsdale 73 to 43 in Ohio as Bob Gerber scored 32. Xavier University beat Kentucky Wesleyan 57 to 25 in Cincinnati. Clem Crowe's Musketeers featured a tall lineup averaging 6 feet 2 inches and hit half their shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ohio
Toledo
Toledo University
Hillsdale
Mich
Bob Gerber
Xavier University
Cincinnati
Kentucky Wesleyan
Queen City
Musketeers
Clem Crowe
Tuppers Plains Social and Personal News
Large crowd attends farmers institute in Tuppers Plains with prizes awarded to 4 H club members and students for crafts vegetables and crops. Social notes include visits from Belpre and Parkersburg residents and updates on local residents health and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuppers Plains
Farmers Institute
Doris Davis
Mary Shields
Emma Springer
Wilma Pratt
Dortha Matlack
Iretta Arbaugh
Mildred Shirkey
Twilla Brook
Maxine Guthrie
Bernard Marcinko
Helen May Chevalier
George Hamilton
Earnest Story
Howard Caldwell
Leslie Keller
Leslie Blough
Eugene
Belpre
Mabel Hostetter
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Nettie Stewart
Carol Matlack
Myrtle Frost
Josephine Pickens
Harrold Massar
Reedsville
Vietta Springer
Colleague Signs with Dayton Club Pitcher Bob Kohout
Bob Kohout, 19, San Francisco State College baseball player, signed a contract to pitch for the Dayton club of the Mid Atlantic League in Ohio. The young right hander hails from San Francisco and joins Dayton for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collegian
San Francisco
Dayton, O
Bob Kohout
Miami to Play Illinois in 1941
Miami University releases its 1941 football schedule with Illinois at Champaign October 4. Hanover College and Wabash College visit Oxford September 20 and 27, followed by Bowling Green October 11. Other opponents include Dayton Ohio Wesleyan Ohio U Western Reserve and Cincinnati. Case Western, Western Michigan Teachers and Ball State are not on the slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
University of Illinois
Indiana
Miami University
George L. Rider
Illini
Champaign
Hanover College
Hanover
Ohio River
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Bowling Green State University
Miami
Case
Western Michigan Teachers of
Kalamazoo
Ball State of
Western Reserve
Cincinnati
Resignation of Reed Accepted as McKinley Coach
John W. Reed’s resignation as McKinley High School football coach is accepted by the board of education. He will remain as baseball coach. His teams won most games but fell to Massillon High in all five years.
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Canton
John W. Reed
McKinley High School
Board of Education
Reed
Massillon High School
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Wooster
Tissari
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Kron
Johnson
Eichler
Cellini
Heidelberg
Barnett
Bowling Green
Thomas
Denison
Hanna
Baldwin-Wallace
Larkins
Folina
Catanese
By Harry Grayson
NEA Service
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Ferry Field
Red Grange
Willie Heston
Germany Schultz
Johnny Maulbetsch
Frank Steketee
Harry Kipke
Benny Friedman
M’bee Duckpin Bowling League
Athens City
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Cox Mee
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Erwin Ane
McWilliams
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Cliffora
Penn
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Conner
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M. Smither
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Chase Dae
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Fisher Somenee
Cornell
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Westfalls
Wyckoff Séene
Russell Wee
van Dyke
LaHugh
Calvin
Chesser
Warfield
A. Young
Jeutter A. Potter
Oe Redington
R. Webborne
A. W. Smith
K. Begg
Cokonougher
G. Ashworth
McBride
F. Wolf Ooo
Wilson
Stu Martin
New
Steel’ Bowl
Brietz
Hansen
Russell Hansen
Tucson
Ariz
Jimmy Wood
Brooklyn Eagle
Louis Burman
Burman
Columbia
S. C
Boston Bees
Charles Adams
Carvell Rowell
Chet Ross
Ohio Guardsmen
Chauncey District
Jake Bowen
Louise Bowen
William Altman
Donald
Corning
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Car} Shafer
Ellis Ave
William Collins
C. N. Sanders
Bob
Billi
Thomas Dawson
Isabel Bradfield
Thomas Cruikshank
Luther Cruikshank
Lee Schoonover
Frank Settles
Wheeling
W. Va
Mabel Grimes
Chesterhill
Grimes
Schoonover
W. Main St
Dover
Will
West
Saas
Ohio Theatre
Kentucky
Enuen Barrowal Distilres
National Bistillers Products Corp Hlt
McFarland Chev. Co
N. Court Street
Athens, Ohio
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