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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1939

Page

11

Evers Warns Yankees Face Pitfall From Inside

Johnny Evers predicts the New York Yankees safe lead may collapse from internal strain as injuries and holdouts threaten a dominant run. He recalls Cubs teams of 1906 1909 and notes modern players avoid risky plays and stay sidelined with minor injuries, while club bosses fear losing key men.

New York Yankees Johnny Evers Evers Chicago Cubs Kibitzers Yankees New York Club Cubs Tinker Chance Johnny Kling Buffalo Kling Tiune

Bobcat Veterans to Face Western State in Big Test

Bobcats led by Bill Trautwein plan to go with Baumholtz Deinzer Lalich Ott and McSherry against Western State in Kalamazoo. Trautwein shifts veterans and sophomores to sharpen reserves as he fears defensive pressure and unknowns from the Broncos lineup and targets a strong start tonight.

Bill Trautwein Broncos Western Michigan Teachers College of Kalamazoo Trautwein Marietta Michigan Bobcat Bobcats Frankie Baumholtz Vern Deinzer Pete Lalich Carl Ott Harry McSherry Lalich Pete Sopis Jim Snyder Charley Blickensderfer John Milakar Jim Halderman Charley Hess Snyder Blickensderfer Baumholtz Deinzer Sophs Hess Mlakar Halderman Western State Wayne University Herbert W Buck Ohio Read Wayne Bill Broadbent John Maddocks

California Boy Defeats Salica for NY Boxing Title

Tony Olivera a North Beach youth won the National Boxing Association bantamweight title with a 10 round decision over Lou Salica in San Francisco. The victory elevated Olivera toward the world title held by Georgie Pace of Cleveland. Salica, a Brooklyn veteran, had recently defeated Olivera in Hollywood.

San Francisco U.P Tony Olivera North Beach DiMaggio Brothers National Boxing Association Georgie Pace Cleveland Olivera Lou Salica Brooklyn Chronicle Salica Hollywood

Two Rookies On Coaches' All-Pro Team

In 1939 two first year players Davey O'Brien and Bill Osmanski joined the all pro backfield with Tuffy Leemans and Andy Farkas. Giants saw four players named while Green Bay had one Don Hutson. Heins Fortman and Stydahar retained spots from last year.

New York Davey O'Brien Philadelphia Bill Osmanski Chicago Bears Tuffy Leemans Andy Farkas Washington New York Giants Green Bay Packers Mel Hein John Dell Isola Jim Poole Leemans Don Hutson Packers Green Bay Hein Hutson Dan Fortman Joe Stydahar Bears

A Sportswriter Recalls 1939 Sports Highlights

Atlanta writer Henry McLemore lists year end moments from 1939 including the Rose Bowl pass drama Southern Cal vs Duke, Jimmy Thomson on the golf green, Kayak II in Santa Anita, Charley Howard in the unsaddling ring, wild Juarez dinners, Kentucky Derby silks, Sam Snead’s Open finish, Nelson Wood match play, Australian Davis Cup news, the Indianapolis 500 fatal crash of Floyd Roberts, Helen Jacobs tennis, Joe Louis versus Galento, Bobby Jones Masters in Augusta, and Gehrig Day at Yankee Stadium.

Henry McLemore Atlanta Southern Cal Duke Doyle Nave Blue Devils Jimmy Thomson Bing Crosby del Mar Kayak II Santa Anita Charley Howard Curb” Service Marriage Bureau Salome Arizona Buddy Juarez Tia Juana Philly Nova Tony Galento Golden Gate Matsonia Honolulu Diamond Head Waikiki Mkapu Sam Snead Sam Byron Nelson Craig Wood Craig Nelson Empire Germany Indianapolis Floyd Roberts Floyd Helen Jacobs Forest Hills Joe Louis Louis Tony Quail Augusta Los Angeles San Francisco Phoenix Mobile Knoxville Boston Miami Chicago South Bend Detroit Ambers Armstrong Cincinnati Charley Keller New York Lou Gehrig

Scores from multiple college basketball games across the nation

A compilation of match results shows Ohio State defeating Wabash 84 22 and Ohio Northern beating Findlay 88 29. Other scores include Denison 84 Heidelberg 25, Wilmington 32 De Sales 25, Muskingum 45 Capital 38, Muhlenberg 49 Wittenberg 43, Tri State 42 Bluffton 32, Youngstown 38 Hiram 37, Kent State 87 Ashland 36, Carnegie Tech 44 Geneva 40, Princeton 33 Colgate 30, Northwestern 41 Wash State 29, Evansville 48 Depauw 31, Hope 386 Michigan Normal 23, Hillsdale 50 Adrian 17, NYA 70 Hofstra 27, Tex A and M 31, N Tex Tchrs 29, Augustana Sioux Falls 31 Gustavus Adolphus 27, Macomb Tchrs 40 St Louis U 31, Georgetown 44 American U 30, Culver Stockton 38 George Washington 33, Maryland 47 Randolph Macon 16, La Salle 46 Washington College 38, Southern Oregon Twins 31 Pacific University 29, Modesto Junior College at Southwestern U LA 15

Ohio State Wabash Ohio Northern Findlay Denison Heidelberg Wilmington de Sales Muskingum Capital Muhlenberg Wittenberg Tri-State Bluffton Youngstown Hiram Kent State Ashland Carnegie Tech Geneva Princeton Colgate Northwestern Wash. State Evansville Depauw Hope Michigan Normal Hillsdale Adrian N.Y.A Hofstra N. Tex Tchrs Augustana Sioux Falls Gustavus Adolphus Macomb Ill St. Louis U Georgetown American U Culver-Stockton George Washington Maryland Randolph-Macon la Salle Washington College Southern Oregon Twins Pacific University Modesto Junior College Southwestern U L. A

Senior Class Play Chauncey Dover High School

Chauncey Dover High School presents Aunt Minnie from Minnesota a three act comedy tonight at 7 30 in the high school auditorium directed by Miss Ruth Fiske of the faculty.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Minnie Minnesota Ruth Fiske

State Defeats Wabash 34-22 in season opener

Ohio State opened the season with a 34 to 22 victory over Wabash at the Fairgrounds Coliseum. Jack Dawson and Gil Mickelson, reserves, led a taller Buckeye lineup with strong team depth including 14 players and 10 sophomores. Howard Cravens led Wabash with eight points.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Wabash Wooster Ohio Fairgrounds Coliseum Buckeye Jack Dawson Gil Mickelson Scarlet and Gray Harold G. Olsen Dick Fisher Bill Goss Mickelson Fisher Goss Howard Cravens

Bible Class Holds Annual Yule Party

Twenty one members of the Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ gathered at Mrs. Thomas Hamilton's home on Mound St for a Christmas party. Mrs. Carl Shafer led the event with readings and songs, awarding prizes to Mrs. William Hartley and Mrs. Robert Harvey and exchanging gifts. Next meeting set at Mrs. Harry Noble's home. refreshments served.

Chauncey Loyal Woman's Bible Church of Christ Thomas Hamilton Mound St Guy Brookins Rice Thomas Floyd Nye Carl Shafer Thomas William Hartley Robert Harvey Harry Noble Harvey Nye Peter Rankin Elizabeth Ferrel Helen Courtney Helen Ferrel Clara Hartley Florence Pendergrass Bessie Johnston Isabel Bradfield Nellie Brookins Vira Shafer Janet Brown Mary Lahugh Martha Shafer Hazel Lahugh Donna Thomas Nellie Noble Kate Johnson Hattie Hamilton

Parshall Dominates U. S. Harness Driving Standings

Hugh M. Parshall of Urbana dominates the Grand Circuit harness racing standings after 11 weeks, totaling 1,225 points to lead Harry Pownall of Goshen. Parshall’s top win came aboard Peter Astra, Ohio-owned horse, in the Hambletonian Stakes.

Goshen N. Y U.P Hugh M Doc) Parshall Urbana the States Trotting Association Parshall Harry Pownall Peter Astra

Muskingum Defeats Capital In First College Basketball Game

Muskingum College basketball opened with a 45 to 38 win at Capital as sophomore Bob Cullison scored 20 points to secure the victory. Capital led 23 to 17 at halftime before Cullison sparked a late run with six field goals and three free throws. Other Buckeye results include Wilmington's 32 to 25 win over De Sales, Denison and Ohio Northern reaching finals in Findlay, and Kent State beating Ashland 87 to 36. Youngstown edged Hiram 38 to 37 on a late free throw by Max Connor. Wittenberg fell to Muhlenberg 49 to 43 while Tri State beat Bluffton 42 to 32.

Columbus U.P Muskingum College Bob Cullison Muskienagers Capital Cap Muskingum Cullison Stu Holcomb Buckeye Wilmington Findlay Keel Max Connor Kent State Ashland Jim Richereek Youngstown Hiram Carl Corlezti

Comiskey Faces Stern Test Tonight From Steve Dudas

Patrick Edward Comiskey, 19, a lean 6'3" heavyweight from Paterson N J, meets veteran Steve Dudas in a Madison Square Garden prelim. Comiskey 22 KOs in 24 pro bouts, still learning, while Dudas aims to stump the rising puncher with tricks.

Comiskey Steve Dudas New York Madison Square Garden Joe Louis Patrick Edward Comiskey Watar Paterson N. J Ted Zaborsky Zaborsky Dudas

Mayor Hines Heads Chauncey Christmas Trust Fund Drive

Chauncey selects Mayor W D Hines as chairman and Carl Shafer as secretary treasurer of the fund drive for the Christmas treat for Chauncey children. A barn dance at Chauncey High School gymnasium Saturday 8 to 12 to raise groceries for needy baskets. Admission 25 cents in groceries. Old time music by Lester Dowler and Ray Tittles group. Public urged to attend.

Chauncey W. D. Hines Carl Shafer Chauncey High School Lester Dowler Ray Tittle C. W. Ferrer Saul Border Lawrence Reeves Thomas Hamilton Ernest Johnston Arthur J. Smith Wilbur Grandstaff George Smith Burg Johnston John Smart

Naomi Bible Class Hosts Husbands Christmas Dinner

The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church hosted husbands for a turkey dinner in the Community Room at The Plains High School. Rev. Jeffrey led carols and read the Christmas story, a quiz crowned the women’s team, and Santa distributed gifts from under a decorated tree.

the Plains Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Plains High School Jeffrey Jeanette Tipton Edith Barrows Santa Charles McAllister Margaret Kail Aileen Shamel Eleanor Michael Opal Liggett Stanley Jeffrey Charles McCullough Kenneth Barrows Paul Tipton Floyd Linscott Herman Humphrey Grant Michael John Slater Harold Winefordner Darrell Selby Earl Thompson Jack McAllister Vilas Kail Kenneth Powell Dick Powell Henry Evans Roy Shamel Robert Moore Ray Michael Secoy Laura Tipton Margaret Thompson Lola Yates

School Pupils To Give Program Wednesday

Chauncey elementary pupils present their annual Christmas program on Wednesday December 20 at 1 oclock. Primary children perform Christmas in Toyland while intermediates dramatize Christmas in Merry Old England with the boars head. A robed choir from grades six to eight depicts Christmas in the Church with stained glass and lighting.

Chauncey Chauncey Elementary School Woodrow Ferrel Ree

Chauncey District Social Notes

Chauncey reports Mr. I. F. McCollam ill at his son James McCollam’s Main Street home with unimproved condition. Mrs. Carrie Channell has recovered from lumbago. Mrs. Myrtle Pidcock, Glouster, attended the funeral of her niece Winnie Nash on Thursday.

Chauncey I. F. McCollam James McCollam Main St Carrie Channell the Plains Lumbago Myrtle Pidcock Glouster Winnie Nash

Guysville Ladies Aid Christmas Party Planned

Guysville Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. Freda Beans home Monday evening for its annual Christmas party and gift exchange. Mrs. Edith Mansfield leads the program with Mrs. Laura Barnett and Mrs. Margaret Campbell as assistant hostesses.

Guysville Guysville Ladies Aid Freda Bean Edith Mansfield Laura Barnett Margaret Campbell

Services for Mrs. Nash Held at M. E. Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Winnie Bricker Nash age 59 were held at The Plains M. E. Church with Rev. Gilbert Courtney and Chauncey Church of Christ singers officiating. Burial followed in Nye Cemetery Chauncey. She was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bricker and survived by two daughters Izetta Martin and Gladys Grigsby and a brother William Bricker Jr. Pallbearers listed as Mrs. Floyd Linsecott Mrs. Robert McAllister Mrs. Clara Mace Mrs. Grace Nagle Mrs. Fred Nida and Mrs. John Donaldson.

Chauncey Winnie Bricker Nash The Plains Plains M. E Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Nye C. L. Stout Nash William Bricker Izetta Martin Gladys Grigsby Near Chauncey Floyd Linsecott Robert McAllister Clara Mace Grace Nagle Fred Nida John Donaldson

Contests Scheduled in District Voting for Ohio Boards

In Ohio the Northwestern district tops the slate with unopposed and contested seats for district and state boards. Commissioner Townsend announced nominees including Supt. A B Weiser and others shifting between district and state roles. The state control board meets in Columbus on Jan 6 to announce results.

Columbus U.P Ohio High School Athletic Association H. R. Townsend State Board of Control A. B. Weiser Canal Winchester State Control Board H. W. Emschler Emswiler Central District Board Weiser Loren T. Gray Tiltonville W. W. Wilson Roseville Gray Wilson Olen J. Slough Walbridge S. K. Sellars Sulphur Springs H. L. Andrews Roytville B. W. Lindemuth Highland Schools Defiance B. W. Cote Terman Alger Eugene H. Rider Luckey

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