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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1941

Page

7

Lackey Undecided On Bulldogs Starters For Opener

Athens High opens its 1941-42 basketball schedule two days from now against McArthur Generals. Coach Lackey juggles a 21 man squad from 40 tryouts. first ten will form varsity and reserves amid ongoing intrasquad scrimmage. Season tickets are $1.75 for eight home games, with one January 16 at home to Nelsonville and five February games.

McArthur Generals Harry Lackey Athens Bulldogs Lackey Bulldogs Rudolph Pedigo McArthur Generals McArthur Five Carmen Sberna Ohio University Athens High School Nelsonville Greyhounds

Cagers Take Over in Big 10 Schools

Wisconsin opens season after a 56 to 35 win over Carroll. Marquette visits as Minnesota meets Millikin and Chicago faces Illinois Tech in the early Big Ten start. Joe Stampf is out for Chicago with leading scorer status from last season.

Chicago Wisconsin Badgers Carroll College Marquette Minnesota Millikin Ilinois

Big Ten Transforms Into an Offensive Loop

Northwestern coach Lynn Waldorf says the Big Ten shifted from defense to scoring, drawing larger crowds and more touchdowns in the just-concluded season. He notes Northwestern lacked sufficient late TDs.

New York Lynn (Pappy) Waldorf Northwestern Waldorf

Heidelberg princes name Henning honorary captain

Bob Henning of Louisville named honorary captain of the Heidelberg college princes grid team. Fred Folino of Cleveland voted team MVP after switching from center to end this year.

Princes Tiffin Bob Henning Louisville Heidelberg College Princes Fred Folino Cleveland

Fullerton's Sports Roundup Highlights Front Office Shuffle

Mel Ott lands Giants manager title on paper while Bill Terry remains key in the front office and on the field. Pirates hesitate to trade Arky Vaughan amid draft fears over Frankie Gustine. Also notes on predictions, drafts, and boxing bouts with Bettina, Dorazio, Savold, and Greenberg entertaining the troops.

New York Mel Ott Giants Bill Terry Mel Master Melvin Terry Pirates Arky Vaughan Frankie Gustine Brass Ring Whitey Lewis Cleveland News Slapnicka Peckinpaugh Bowndreau Cleveland Melio Bettina Gus Dorazio Philadelphia Lee Savold Washington Mike Jacobs Hank Greenberg Fort Custer Jacksonville Fla New York Giants

Football Rules Changes of Past Season Endorsed

New college football rules endorsed by coaches fueled shifts this season. An incomplete pass inside the 20 yard line no longer yields a touchback, giving teams ownership at the spot of play. The unlimited substitution rule boosted specialist development, improving kicking and offense as coaches refined units for rapid switches.

NEW York Associated Press Wally Butts Georgia Mid-West Harry Stuhldreyer Wisconsin Gus Dorais Detroit

Local Basketball Scores From Various Ohio Matches

Ohio college Wilmington over Cedarville 38 27. High school results include Zanesville St Thomas 26 Philo 17 Otsego 39 Plainfield 33 MacConnellsville 33 Caldwell 21 Byesville 40 Community Guernsey County 20 Buffalo 26 Senecaville 24 Ravenna 26 Akron Central 25 Tiffin Columbian 31 Bucyrus 27 Mt Gilead 31 Galion 22 Port Clinton 34 Gibsonburg 21 Fostoria 24 Hopewell London 23 Fostoria 29 North Baltimore 18 double header Cincinnati Parcell 41 Plainville 10 Barberton 48 Springfield Township 34 Wauseon 44 Swanton 21

Otsego Plainfield MacConnelsville Caldwell Byesville Community Guernsey County Buffalo Senecaville Ravenna Akron Central Tiffin Columbian Bucyrus Mt. Gilead Galion Port Clinton Gibsonburg Fostoria Hopewell London North Baltimore Cincinnati Parcell Plainville

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Christmas Party Notice

The Ladies Aid Society of the Church of Christ will meet Friday night at the home of Mrs. P. B. Chalfant for a Christmas party with a gift exchange and officer elections. George Conway of Youngstown and B W Conway of Glouster visited Mr. and Mrs. Evan Davis on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heffken and family spent Saturday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. John Davis and William Davis dined with Mr. and Mrs. Evan Davis Thursday. Mrs. Gerald Nagel of Amesville visited the Chalfants on Sunday. Elton Bulstron and son of Amesville visited the Bulstrons on Sunday.

George Conway Youngstown B. W. Conway Glouster Evan Davis Fred Heffken Columbus John Davis William Davis Gerald Nagel Amesville P. B. Chalfant Elton Bulstron Pat Bulstron

Secretaries of State in Wilson Era Timeline

The Wilson administration had three secretaries of state. Bryan served until 1915, Lansing served until 1920, and Colby served until 1921, marking a sequence of diplomatic leadership.

Woodrow Wilson Bryan Lansing Colby

Nanna Rites Are Held at Connett

Funeral for the late Ervin Nanna was held at Connett M. E. Church with Rev. Chesser in charge. Ernest Hoskins sang hymns and interment followed at the adjacent cemetery. Nanna was a well known Democratic and civic leader in the valley with long local service.

Kimberly Connett M. E Ervin Nanna Chesser Ernest Hoskins Nanna Kimberly Local York Township Charles Stowers Buchtel Road Lloyd Chutes Troy Fields Door Run Andrew Adams George Griffin Nelsonville Leonard Breeze Earsel Hanning Hannings Joe Davis Sam Wolfe Howard Simonton Charles Hook Jesse Hicks Connett Shirley Clarence “Shorty White Cross Hospital Columbus Paul Wood William Davis Morristown Buchtel High School Deanville State Patrol Donald Wachenschwanz Navy U.S.S. Morris New York City N. Y Charles Hook, Jr Elmer Rizer Daugherty John Swartz Athens

Nine Men Report to Akron Coach

The University of Akron basketball squad gains Irv Kaplan a sophomore guard as nine players report for duty. Coach Russ Beichley relies on local high school teams for practice help due to factory job lure reducing available players.

AKRON University of Akron Irv Kaplan Russ Beichley

Crabtree in mix for St Louis managerial post

In a Jacksonville report, Este Crabtree of Nelsonville emerges as a leading candidate to replace Red Birds manager. He and Eddie Dyer, Houston Buffs boss, are lined up for the flight to pilot St Louis with the Cards weighing options amid organizational shakeups.

Shotton Red Birds Este Crabtree Nelsonville St. Louis Cardinals Crabtree Eddie Dyer Houston Buffs Cleveland Roger Peckinpaugh Vitt Boudreau Melillo Columbus Susce

Naval Reserve offers same pay and training as Navy

The Naval Reserve provides the same pay, training, and advancement as the Navy with shorter enlistment. Those with prior training or trade can join as petty officers, while two years of college can lead to opportunities as a Naval aviator or commissioned officer.

Naval Reserve Navy Naval Academy Annapolis of the Air Pensacola

Enlistment Benefits Highlight Free Training and Perks

The notice touts free training valued at 1500 dollars, access to nearly 50 trades and vacations, good pay with regular increases, and potential earnings up to 126 dollars monthly. It promises yearly vacation with full pay, free meals, clothing including a first outfit over 100 dollars, and free medical care with dental care included.

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