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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
8
Freddie Fischer stresses personal ball fit as essential. He notes span hole sizes and pitch affect release, urging bowlers to rely on an expert for drilling. Next article will cover stance and approach.
Wittenberg beat Swarthmore 49 to 28 and Indiana State defeated Marietta 56 to 35. Mount Union won 56 to 45 over Dayton, while Ball State topped Ohio Wesleyan 51 to 39. Ohio Northern led Denison 52 to 44, and Quiterbein fell 46 to 37 to Lawrence Tech. Wilmington beat Earlham 47 to 39, Grove City 40 over Capital 32, Xavier 60 over William and Mary 51, Adrian 35 over Giffin 33, Detroit Tech 52 over Fenn 24. Notre Dame 37 over Michigan 27, UCLA 52 over Oregon State 33, Colorado State 31 over Missouri 41, Westminster 36 over Missouri. Georgetown 60 beat Berea 40, Geneva 51 over Carnegie Tech 45, Marshall 52 over Colorado College 41. High school results include Portsmouth Central Catholic 39 over Minford 16, Wooster 35 over Rittman 22, Lima South 22 over Findlay 20, Hanover 27 over Fairfield 25, Kings Mills 36 over Morrow 32, Cincinnati Xavier 30 over Cincinnati Automotive 24. In Toledo a star captain Marshall Carlson of Toledo University basketball may enter hospital care for a bone infection in his foot.
Michigan star Tom Harmon leads in total offense scoring and punt returns in the American Football Statistical Bureau’s regional yearbook. He ranks high in rushing returning kickoffs punting forward passing and interceptions among 100 players from 13 midwest schools. Harmon repeated as total offense and scoring leader, with rivals like Al Ghesquiere Hal Hursh and Don Vosberg noted for other marks. Harmon's 1346 passing and rushing yards fall short of last year, while Don Scott boosts Ohio State punting to the top.
The Polar Bears topped Denison 52 to 44 at Ada to seize undisputed possession of the Ohio Conference lead with three wins and no losses. Denison suffered its first defeat while Mount Union remained among the leaders after beating Dayton 56 to 45 at Alliance.
Members of Sunday School classes at the Methodist Church are asked to meet at the church this evening at 6 o clock to practice for the Christmas play. Epworth Leaguers including Mrs Elias Mrs Kirkbride and Mr Pickard attend this gathering to prepare for the upcoming performance.
Lew Jenkins, the lightweight champion, faces welterweight boss Fritzie Zivic in a 10 round bout at the Garden. Zivic is a heavy favorite based on recent form and Armstrong fights, with Jenkins needing a punch to upset the likely outcome.
Advance tickets for a United Furniture Workers wrestling event at Bell Hall tonight show two featured women wrestlers Wilma Gordon of Newark and Gladys Dillim of Alabama. Other matches include Jack Smithers of Columbus versus Young Standiford and Farmer Lewis of Grove City versus Dan Morris, state champion.
Children in Trimble will get candy Monday at 6 30 in front of the Town House. A Christmas tree on the public square with colorful lights brightens the valley. Mayor Eugene Hammond leads a committee raising funds for the event and promises ample candy for local youngsters. A charity basketball game at J T High School gym Wednesday aided the fund drive.
Glouster High School Glee Club members led by Miss Dorothy Lindaman visited shut-ins Thursday evening to sing carols. The annual event parents townspeople light candles in windows as invitations for the carolers to perform.
The Glouster Church of Christ will hold a Saturday practice session at 2 o clock in preparation for the Christmas program to be presented Sunday morning.
Scoop notes Carl Snavely rejected a ten year contract to coach the Philadelphia Eagles. The column mixes sports gossip from New York and Chicago editors about college and pro figures, including Harmon delays, bowl scouting, and heavyweight title talk, with a playful personal column at the end.
Western Reserve football team pauses for Christmas intermission after intensive workouts before the Sun Bowl in El Paso on January 1 against Arizona State Teachers. Coach Bill Edwards urged players to rest through Christmas and resume practice December 26 ahead of the Texas trip December 28.
Odessa debutant Babe Hunt aged 195 from Oklahoma City outpointed Babe Ritchie 210 from Lubbock Texas in ten rounds. Philadelphia bout saw Bobby Green 124% from Philadelphia outpoint Andre Sarilla 127% of New York in eight rounds.
The 1940 American League RBI leaders show Hank Greenberg with 150 RBIs and Rudy York with 134. Greenberg, moved to the outfield to accommodate York at first, drove in most runs in 148 games, lifting Detroit to the pennant. DiMaggio 133 RBIs and Joe Gordon 119 RBIs follow. Detroit led the league with 829 team RBIs, 19 ahead of Boston.
A Christmas dinner for 125 children was held at the Glouster WPA School Lunch Center. Menu included roast chicken mashed potatoes noodles gravy dressing bread and butter fruit salad. Tables were decorated with evergreens and poinsettias. each child received candy and an apple. Miss Margaret Crawford and Mrs Josephine Dillard supervised the meal.
Glouster club hosted its Christmas program at Mrs. M. M. Bryson’s home with O A McDonald in charge and a Christmas story paper by Mrs. William James. Carol singing and fruit tea served to listed members. In Trimble the Ladies Aid Christmas party at Mrs. A J Morrison featured a gift exchange, red and green decorations, Caroling, a Biblical Christmas reading by Mrs. Grace Sayre, an original poem by Elsie Underwood, Van Dyke reading by Merle Danford, two contests, and refreshments for numerous guests including Mrs. Morrison.
Carma Jean Burdiss six died Thursday after a three year illness. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Burdiss and sister to Janice eight and Lawrence three. Grandmother Mrs Flossie Cooper of Athens survived. Funeral at home in Jacksonville Saturday at 10 am with Rev Father Stecker presiding. Burial in Maplewood cemetery.
Tudor Wilson becomes secretary of the Ohio League of Sportsmen succeeding Trent Sickles of Columbus who recently resigned.
Glouster Methodist Church outlines activities for Sunday December 22 including 9 30 Sunday School led by John S Blower, a Primary Department Christmas program, Santa visit and treat, 6 p m Epworth League led by Phyllis Dyer, and 7 p m Christmas pageant directed by Anna Louise Logue with soloists noted. No mid week service next week due to Christmas Day.
Case School of Applied Science and Western Reserve University discuss a future shared athletic stadium of about 20 000 seats. An unofficial proposal cites costs from 750000 to 2000000 dollars with a plan described as an eventual solution but not yet timely. The teams currently host games at Municipal Stadium League Park or Shaw High School Stadium.
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