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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
15
Mitch's Musings recount the 1939 Nelsonville High football season, praising resilience after winless play and spotlighting a testimonial dinner at the Elks Club. The piece compares college and pro rules, listing twelve differences from goal posts to penalties and substitutions.
Ohio University opens the basketball season against Marietta College with Frankie Baumholtz aiming to match or better his standout freshman year. Coach Bill Trautwein relies on Snyder Blickensderfer Ott McSherry and new sophomores Halderman to bolster scoring as the Bobcats balance forward guard and center roles.
Albuquerque grew from 2,785 in 1890 to 6,238 in 1900 and 11,020 in 1910. By 1920 the city had 15,157 residents and reached 26,570 by 1930, according to attorney W A Keleher who cited statistics.
Oklahoma athletic director J Curtis Sanford said the Sooners will play in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day in Dallas after Big Six approval. He disclosed talks with Boston College Clemson Mississippi State Duquesne North Carolina among others but would not name an opponent until secured.
New York Foothball season saw rookie halves shine as Parker Hall of the Cleveland Rams and Davey O'Brien of the Philadelphia Eagles led eight players to 13 records. O'Brien set 11 game and season passing marks with 1,324 yards and 21 completions in a game, while Hall posted 106 completions and 1,227 yards. veteran Don Hutson matched rookies in receiving, boosting lifetime totals to 159 receptions and 2,890 yards.
Ohio State sophomores meet Otterbein College's regular squad in the Coliseum with only sophomores in the lineup. Forward Tom Kinkade and guard Dick Fisher headline a five man unit joining center Jack Graf and guards Ed Moeller and Jack McClain. The varsity opens next week vs Wabash, then Wooster, and the team heads to New Orleans for Mardi Gras festivities with Kentucky, followed by doubleheaders at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum against Pittsburgh and Cornell.
Francis Maher fullback and captain of the 1939 Toledo University team was chosen as the outstanding college football player in Ohio in a poll by the Toledo Downtown Coaches Association. Dan Risaliti of Ohio University placed second with 32 points. Maher will be honored at a December 15 dinner.
Four Ohio colleges begin play tonight after Cincinnati and Miami State split openers. Youngstown, Ashland, Heidelberg, and Wilmington debut, with Findlay at Defiance and Otterbein vs. Ohio State B also on the slate. Notre Dame beat Cincinnati 54 to 17 as Clark Ballard’s debut faltered. Deskin led Cincinnati with four points. Miami lost to Transylvania 31 to 26 as Mack Long scored 12 for the Redskins.
A digest of Notre Dame football captaincy and honorary captains from 1933 to 1934. Includes policy shift away from named game captains, T Gorman and H Devore as honorary captains, and Dominic Vario elected captain for 1934. Also notes baseball wartime operation and Kentucky Derby attendance.
Cubs trade veteran shortstop Dick Bartell to Detroit for Bill Rogell in a rare intra league exchange. Rogell, 35, will be used as shortstop insurance while Bartell, 32, batted .241 last season.
Duke halfback George McAfee and North Carolina back George Stirnweiss were added to the East squad for the East West game in San Francisco on New Year’s Day. Colgate Coach Andy Kerr announced the roster alongside backs Cassiano and Kish of Pittsburgh, Cahill of Holy Cross, Turner of Brown, and McLaughry. Also Colgate revealed 1940 schedule dates with Akron starting Sept 28 and Mississippi College hosting Oct 26 in Hamilton New York.
Baltimore athlete Pat Dennis, a marathon champion, maintains an intense training routine, running about 100 miles each week to prepare for competitions.
The Ames Bern boys and girls basketball squads will face Coolville teams Friday night at Ames Bern court. Two hard fought contests are predicted with the girls game starting at 7 30 guided by Referee Chester Knight. A large Coolville fan contingent is expected.
At State College Pennsylvania Penn State remained undefeated since 1932 by routing Syracuse 5-0. In Columbia Missouri Paul Christman started at Purdue but transferred after limited progress with Boilermaker freshmen.
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