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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1939

Page

12

Clemson Eyes Cotton Bowl Boost After Rose Bowl Links

Mitch assesses how bowl games expose lesser known programs like Washington and Jefferson in 1922 and credits Clemson with elevating its status through the Cotton Bowl. He notes Clemson’s single wing, McFadden at tailback, Bryant on the wing, Neely as coach, and Blalock as a promising sophomore end as they aim to keep Clemson on the football map.

Washington and Jefferson Brick Muller California Wonder Washington Jefferson Golden Bears United States California Pasadena Alabama Clemson Tigers Boston College Dallas Bonnie Banks McFadden South Carolina Blue Ridge Dixie Estate John C. Calhoun Clemson College Thomas G. Clemson John W. Heisman Frank J. Shaughnessy International League Frank Dobson Princeton Dixie Football Josh Cody Cody Jess Neely Vanderbilt Dan McGugin McFadden Shad Bryant Bryant Joe Blalock Tiger

Rutland Quint Defeats West Alex 36 I 26 in Grade A bout

Rutland's local five upset West Alexandria 36 to 26 after a scrappy, fast-paced game led by a relentless defense. West Alexandria Reserve team won 18 to 12. Rutland used the same lineup throughout, with Knight refereeing and Nixon scoring for the visitors.

Ce C Keller F. Rutland Rutland West Alexandria Rutland High School Ohio University Wendell Diehl Rutland Lads Nixon Chester Knight Rutland Gft Eh Rion Coun Cnooed

Rose Bowl Preview Matches Tennessee and Southern California

NEA Sport Editor notes Southern California holds numerical edge and diverse formations while Tennessee relies on four strong backs behind stressed Cafego. He praises Grenville Lansdell as superior to Cafego and predicts a clash of two masterful coaches with high hopes for a dramatic Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

Southern California Tennessee Pasadena Trojans Elmer Layden Notre Dame George Cafego Cafego West Duke Blue Devils Eric Tipton Doyle Nave al Kreuger Grenville Lansdell Nave Knoxville Far West Oklahoma Wyatt Hunter Woodruff Babe Wood Wood Vols Sam Bartholomew Bartholomew Southern California Troy Arroy Seco

Kenyon Net Star Loses in National Junior Indoor Singles

In New York seven seeds advanced to the quarter-finals of the national junior indoor singles championship. Top seed Bill Umstaedt er of LSU beat Paul Napolitano of Trenton 6-2 6-0 to lead the favorites into the eight. Jim Evert, No. 2 seed, overcame Allen McDonald of Kenyon College 4-6 6-3 7-5.

NEW York U.P Louisiana State Bill Umstaedter Paul Napolitano Trenton N. J Jim Evert Allen McDonald Kenyon College

Indians Pitcher Mel Harder Signs 1940 Contract

Cleveland pitcher Mel Harder, who won 15 games and lost nine for the Indians last season, signed his 1940 contract today. The salary was believed to be $15,000 though terms were not disclosed.

Cleveland U.P Mel Harder Cleveland Indians

Glouster Library Closed New Year Monday

Glouster library will close all day Monday for New Year’s Day. Librarian Mrs. Fred Brown says 75 new books arrived from Nelsonville and are ready for circulation.

Glouster Fred Brown Nelsonville

Dodgers Lose 13000 In Dayton Farm Operations

New York report states the Brooklyn Dodgers incurred a 13000 loss operating their Dayton Ohio farm last season while they will continue supporting the team.

New York Brooklyn Dodgers Dayton, O

Hollywood stars aid Tennessee in Rose Bowl inspiration

Movie stars Myrna Loy Ann Sheridan and others provide morale boosts for the Tennessee Volunteers ahead of the Rose Bowl against Southern California. Players joke about seeing Priscilla Lane and Ann Rutherford at the game while Ed Malinski boasts about Loy on the Tennessee side and aim plays toward these stars for motivation.

Myrna Loy Ann Sheridan Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee Clarence Brown Charlie McCarthy Mortimer Snerd Edgar Bergen Sam Bartholomew Priscilla Lane Priscilla Califor

South Not So Sunny Teams Drill in Cold

In Montgomery Alabama Northern and Southern squads hold light practice for the charity football classic with punting drills and injuries noted. Elsewhere Tu lan Millard White Ralph Wenzel return to uniform after funerals. Texas A&M, Missouri, Georgia Tech and Tennessee teams prepare for Sugar Bowl Rose Bowl and Cotton Bowl games in cold weather.

South Montgomery Ala Jimmy Fordham Georgia Paul Shu Virginia Military Institute NEW Orleans Millard White Ralph Wenzel Tulane Lowell Dawson

Social Notes From Sharpsburg Amid Christmas Gatherings

Rev. C P Taylor filled his Mt Herman appointment. Mr and Mrs Bernard Walker guests of Mr and Mrs C T Strode. Dennis Hanson returned home after appendectomy at Sheltering Arms. Mrs W E Henthorn and son Warren visited with Gilbert Henthorn family. Christmas guests included Floyd Grimes Canton and Earl Carpenter Chesterhill with family. Holiday guests of Earl Dickson included Cleetice Henthorn and children and Bob Robinson Frederickstown and Reba Dickson Anderson Ind. Everett Brooks and children visited John Black at Joy. Ruth Thompson Marion visited her parents Hiram and Ethel Thompson. Rev Carl Beard spent weekend with Gilbert Henthorn. Mrs D M Mulford ill. Charles Caldwell and Glenn Caldwell hosted Christmas with Roy Love Columbus. Pollyanna Armstrong Marietta visited her parents. G W Hanson ill.

Sharpsburg C. P. Taylor Mt. Herman Bernard Walker C. T. Strode Dennis Hanson Sheltering Arms Hospital W. E. Henthorn Warren Vernon Charles Caldwell Glenn Caldwell Roy Love Columbus Pollyanna Armstrong Marietta B. E.armstrong G. W. Hanson

Wisconsin's Largest Baby Born in Newton 1906

Bud Foster Wisconsin basketball coach is noted as the state’s largest newborn at Newton Kansas in 1906 weighing 13 percent pounds.

Madison Wis Bud Foster Wisconsin Newton Kan

Shaughnessy Stays in Chicago as Chicago Football Ends

Clark Shaughnessy, coach of the University of Chicago football team before its disbandment, says he will remain in Chicago as a professor of physical education. He reports no interest from other schools and will return to teaching after the American Football Coaches Association convention. Chicago will conduct intramural football after ending relations with other schools.

Los Angeles U.P Clark Shaughnessy University of Chicago Chicago Shaughnessy American Football Coaches Association

Winter football practice dropped by Zuppke in Champaign

In Champaign Illinois Bob Zuppke ends winter football practice for the second year running. The article lists college basketball scores with several matchups including Stanford over Dartmouth and California over Columbia, among others featuring future Ohio opponents.

Zuppke Champaign Bob Zuppke

Mike Jacobs Mulls Boxing Plans for Miami Showdown

New York promoter Mike Jacobs weighs a Miami Beach boxing tilt featuring Tony Galento and Max Baer as possible opponents. Talks with Yussel Jacobs and others hint at a Miami card to avoid New York and Chicago commissions, with Dempsey backing a Burman Pastor bout and a paychek Paychek Paychek showing.

Jacobs Jacobs 'Beach N. Y Tony Galento Maxie Baer Miami Galento Orange N. J Joe Yussel Jack Dempsey Baltimore Red Burman Mike Jacobs Bob Pastor New York Louis Waxman Joe Jacobs Florida Commission Baer Dempsey Manila Gunnar Barlund Finland Johnny Paychek Des Moines

Fire at George Love Garage Ends Quickly

Fire department Responded at noon Thursday to George Love Garage on Front Street where a car owned by Fred North caught fire. Mr Love was working on the vehicle and chemicals quickly extinguished the blaze. Proximity to the station prevented a fire truck from being used.

Glouster—City George Love Front St Fred North Love

Glouster Ladies League Bowling Scores Reported

Easley’s Service defeated Press Publishing Co two games to one on Thursday as Faye Lantz posted 176 for high single and Mac Johnson 449 for the match. Friday’s schedule lists Gamwell Clover Farm vs Drury Drugs while L A Faires led the Thursday Afternoon League with three straight wins and Gib Stephenson posted 191 and 515 for Easley Service.

Gib Stephenson Easley Service Dante M. Johnston Torre Ona Ne Press Publishing CO K. Dennison A. Dennison M., Kittrell

Study of Buried Cards and 1932 Lake Placid Bobsled Crash

In Stud Poker the dealer buries one card for each player including the exposed card before betting ends. During Lake Placid winter Olympics a German four man bobsleigh team crashed after leaving Mt. Van Hoevenberg run on January 31 injuring all four. Captain Werner Zahn had a broken arm. The 1938 All-Star game winner pitcher was Johnny Vander Meer with the NL winning 4 to 1.

Lake Placid N. Y Mt. van Hoevenberg

Watch Night Services In Glouster Lead Churches

Watch Night services will be held Sunday night at the Methodist Church and the Church of Christ in Glouster. The Methodist service runs from 9 until the New Year arrives, led by Rev. F. G. Boroff who also preaches on When Memory Serves Its Purpose. The Church of Christ Auburn program features Rev. Max M. Martin with In the Beginning in the morning and Is America Headed toward Communism Has Capitalism Failed Is Socialism the Way Out in the evening. Winter evangelistic meetings at the Church of Christ run Jan 14 to Feb 2 with evangelists Rev. Chester Williamson and his wife confirmed.

Isabel Vernon Margaret Gamwell Katherine Seiler Elizabeth Munden M.M. LeFavor Harry Cheney C. A. Bingman Norman Logue John S. Blower O. L. Easley Sam Dunnett Hazel Pride Anna Louise Logue Edith Summers Max M. Martin Church of Christ America Martin Chester A. Williamson

Wallace Family Christmas Dinner Honors Kinney Granddaughter

Mr and Mrs Grant Wallace hosted a Christmas day dinner and celebrated the 10th birthday of granddaughter Phyllis Ann Kinney with a pink white and silver themed table. Attendants included Fred D Kinney and daughters Ruth Lois and Phyllis Ann Esta Cunningham and S A Cunningham along with the hosts.

Christmas Social Notes From Glouster Trimble Church

Glouster and Trimble community members share December events. Young adult class hosted a Christmas program led by Mrs. Ocle Sharp with carols, followed by a seasonable supper for a list of local attendees. Helpful Workers' Club prepared Christmas baskets for needy homes. Birth announcements, family visits, and Christmas guests across Millfield, Columbus, Fremont, Middleport, Paris, Nelsonville, Stockport, and Trimble are noted with several named families and individuals.

Trimble Christian Church Ocle Sharp Ben Addington Bertha Addington Frank Forgoress Ocie Sharp Ronnie Addington Alice Forgoress Hazel Raber Hilma Chalfant Elsie Schoeman Zana Kasler M. E. Christman Helpful Workers’ Club Twila Mae Williams Thomas Williams, Jr Republic Ave Joan Cotter Charlotte Cotter Shirley Andrews Cynthia Vernon Sarah Jayne Witham Twila Mae ‘Williams

Holiday Travels Touch Down In Columbus Families

Mr and Mrs Theodore Williams visited Columbus to accompany relatives and spent Christmas Day with C E Williams. Private William Peugh of the United States Air Corps Langley Field Va left after holidays with his parents E K Peugh. Mr and Mrs Graydon Brandt returned to Columbus after visiting Mrs Brandts parents E H Taylor. Mrs Harold Ward Edna Peugh Chillicothe and Clyde Howe Military Academy Howe Ind visited with E K Poughs family. Mrs Bertine Eberts and son Kenneth returned to Wellston after a week in the city with C E Palmier.

Theodore Williams Columbus Tanno Lintala C. E. Williams William Peugh United States Air Corps Langley Field E. K. Peugh

Kiwanis Club Votes Ten Dollar Gift for Needy Children

The GLOUSTER A Kiwanis meeting at Hotel Gordon Tuesday evening approved a ten dollar donation to a fund providing shoes and clothing for needy children. Two songs honored president-elect Dan Kovach on his Tuesday birthday. Officers will be installed next week with a special program.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Dan Kovach

Four Football Rule Changes Proposed by Grid Coaches

At the American Football Coaches Association session 150 coaches submitted 17 proposals. The rules committee approved four changes: widen uprights distance and lower crossbar, adopt smaller softer cleats, require referee physical exams, and reduce penalty for forward pass touching an ineligible receiver behind the line. An officiating school may be established for summer and fall training as the meeting continues.

Los Angeles Calif A.R National Football Rules Committee Palm Springs American Football Coaches Association National Collegiate Athletic Association

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