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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1940
Page
7
The column argues the professional game holds an edge over college football. It cites Benny Friedman and the pick of college players, noting pros benefit from stronger rosters and coaching focus. It suggests size and depth give pro teams an advantage and urges readers to accept the pro game as superior.
Ohio University basketball travels to New Concord to meet Muskingum College aiming for a second win. Coach Bill Trautwein drills sophomores and urges calmer veteran play after a ragged opener and subpar first-half scoring.
The Chicago Bears added Tommy Harmon and Jarrin John Kimbrough to their roster in the NFL draft, leveraging a year-old deal that gives them two early picks before the nine other teams. The draft closes the league's two-day meeting after a 73 to 0 win over the Washington Redskins.
Mrs. Albert Gibson formerly of Chauncey and daughter of Mrs. Anna Sline, is listed as a patient in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after a major operation. Her husband and sister in law Mrs. George Cline of Chauncey accompany her and report her condition as favorable.
Mrs Leonard Simpson is seriously ill at her Truetown home after hemorrhages following dental extraction. Mrs Oscar Simpson of Millfield aids in the Simpson residence. Men of the Church of Christ plan a joint county meeting at Nelsonville Thursday night with all Athens County Churches of Christ.
A three member committee will study the football situation at Ohio State University after a poor season. The panel, chosen by the athletic board, may recommend Schmidt’s removal with or without retaining assistants. The board aims to report within two weeks before the New York coaches meeting.
Eddie Briez surveys the Chicago Bears offensive surge and notes Dempsey's west refereeing tour earned $20 000 for six weeks. He mentions Notre Dame Minnesota series, Luckman trade talk, Hauser to OSU, a proposed All America backfield, and Wrigley's Cubs, plus a Melbourne bear for Joe Louis and a magic eye umpire in semi pro baseball.
At the winter meeting in Chicago major league owners debated ending the no trade rule affecting the American League champion and considered extending commissioner Landis's contract. A hot clash over night games looms as the NL and AL prepare actions. Pittsburgh trades and Cleveland courting outfielders add to the busy agenda.
Philadelphia results show Gus Dorazio 188 outpointing Herbie Katz 176 in 10 rounds. Baltimore saw Jimmy Leto 149 ¾ defeat Chalky Wright 127 over 10. Miami option Yucatan Kid 137 from Mexico City stopped Jack Larrimore 144 in Miami Beach in 3.
Toledo University won both ends of a doubleheader defeating Tiffin College 52 to 29 and Bluffton 58 to 29 led by captain forward Marshall Carlson with 12 and 24 points respectively. Alderson-Broaddus edged Kent State 47-44 on a late run as Kenneth Griffith scored key three-pointers. Ohio Wesleyan beat Wilmington 88-44 to open its season at Wilmington College, while Morehead State Teachers College beat Alfred Holbrook 34-24 and Dayton trimmed Cedarville 40-34 as the Ohio Conference season opens with several matches ahead.
Lewis Sabo recreation director issued a second call for basketball teams to join the Athens City League. A representatives meeting will be held at Ohio University gym on Wednesday at 7 15 p m. Last season the league ran a round robin with 11 teams, games at East Side and high school gyms. All city teams are eligible but must send a representative, as this is the final entry date.
Seventy two sports experts named Miss Alice Marble of California outstanding woman competitor of 1940, with only golfer Betty Jameson close behind. Marble led on a 3-2-1 points system, dominating the poll as Harmon faltered in the male category. Other top contenders included Marjorie Gestring, Patty Berg, Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Lorainne Fisher, and Katie Rawls Thompson.
Chauncey Paul Fiske announces the honor roll for the second six weeks at Dover High School listing Freshmen Mary Lee Blower Elizabeth Ross Frederica Theisen Sophomores Margaret Meszaros Jo Ann Williamson Gaynor Banfield Marilyn Parry Joe Nogrady Jane White Juniors Ruth Lester Nellie Agin Mary Lou Ferrer Lois Simpson Seniors Norma Jansen Frances Evener Agnes Paulisen Henrietta Heffken Bernadine West Dorothy Daugherty Lois Ann Shafer.
Chauncey East Millfield School releases its second six weeks report. Boys 62 registered, 60 attended. girls 68 registered, 67 attended. Overall attendance 89.89 percent for boys and 92.22 for girls. Bullying attendance 91.13 due to mumps. Grade attendances range from 40 enrolled in first grade to 34 in second, with most over 90 percent. Benefit party planned for Dec. 16 at East Millfield School.
Mrs. Ethel Scott, newly elected president of Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No 9 to the United Mine Workers, urges all members to attend the important meeting Wednesday Dec 11 at 7 pm in the K of P Building. They will plan the Christmas party supper and gift exchange. Official church board meetings follow Wednesday at Greens Run 6 pm and Trimble 7 pm. An ostrich note about behaviors closes the item.
Funeral services for Lafayette C. Strausbaugh age 79 a Chauncey resident for over 20 years were held Saturday at 2 p m at Schroyer Funeral Home Chauncey with Rev Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial followed in Obetz cemetery Survivors include two daughters Mrs Elda Koons and Mrs Grace Kilpatrick and a son George Strausbaugh all of Columbus. Attending from Chauncey were Harvey Courtney Mrs Florence Pendergrass and Eli Oeffler of Logan.
Mrs. Gertrude Lowery Carter 53 wife of Brit E. Carter died suddenly Monday at home from a heart attack in Converse Street. Rites set for Thursday at 10:30 am at Chauncey M. E. Church where she had long served and presided over Esther Class. Burial in Nye Cemetery Chauncey. Friends may call at home until the funeral hour.
Chauncey residents report weekend visits and family news. Chauncey Erle Bridgewater Jr a law student at Ohio State spent the weekend with his parents in Chauncey. Parkersburg faculty Glenn Gardner visited Chauncey Sunday to see his parents. The sudden death of Mrs Gertrude Carter called Cecil Hughes family to Chauncey. Edith Stiers of Nelsonville came to Chauncey Monday. Paul Porter Jr of Athens and his parents were in Chauncey Friday.
Marshall fullback Jackie Hunt headlines the East selection on the AP Little All-America team joining backs from the South Southwest and Pacific Coast. The 190 pound junior, plus teammate Marvin Tommervik, and South Carolina’s Dominic Collangelo form a diverse backfield, with Hardin-Simmons star Bull dog Turner anchoring the line and other regional standouts rounding out the unit.
Northwestern defeated Wabash 35 to 32 while Kansas beat Texas 35 to 27. Iowa State edged Minnesota 37 to 36 and Oregon won 42 to 29 against Oklahoma. Long Island topped East Stroudsburg 57 to 38 with Alderson Broaddus 47 Kent State 44. Ohio Wesleyan 44 Wilmington 33, Dayton 40 Cedarville 34, Toledo 52 Tiffin 29, Toledo 58 Bluffton 29, Albion 42 Hillsdale 29. Indiana Central 54 Millikin 50 in triple overtime. Morehead Kentucky 34 Alfred Holbrook 24.
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