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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1941

Page

9

Oxford High Mentor Favored for Miami University Job

Wilbur Ewbank, head coach at Oxford McGuffey High School for 12 years, is considered the leading candidate to become the head football coach at Miami University. Detailing Ewbank's 21 wins and six ties, the report notes other contenders include Merlin Ditmer and Whittaker, with decisions expected after meetings in Detroit.

Oxford Ohio Miami University Wilbur Ewbank Oxford McGuffey High School Merlin Ditmer Miami Detroit White Whittaker Bowling Green University

Ohio teams set for eleven game schedule

AP notes Ohio programs will play an eleven game slate with opponents across the nation including California Virginia Minnesota West Virginia and Ohio State. The schedule features key tests at home and on the road as teams prepare for the upcoming season with varied matchups.

MBUR Offerance Shihreiaiot California Virgina Minnesota Vortices Mantoa Ravser Wahine Lee

Roundup of college sports and Navy players in Hawaii

A chaotic Roundup column notes Amby Gilligan and pupils Francis Conlon and Gerald Rows in Hawaii Navy service, praising Rows for a triple that decided baseball division. references Pearl Harbor, Oregon State, PCC bowls, Gehrig life movie, and league pennant chatter with mixed sports bits.

Hugh Fullerton New York Wide World Amby Gilligan Meard Francis Hackett) Conlon Gerald Barney Navy Hawaii Pearl Harbor Hackett Stout Gman Athertons Etary Oregon State Ruth Law Gehrig

Ohio Swimmers Start in Fort Lauderdale Relay

Ohio swimmers opened with a Fort Lauderdale relay meet as Jerry Kershner of Gras State posted a 63.00 in the breaststroke leg to spark a victory. Kenyon's J. Mextgeney swam in the medley free events while Bertoe of Metager and Morteceys of OK contributed in other relays.

Ohio Fort Lauderdale Fort Laldermlefe Jeery Kershner Gras State Kerker Meriet

Entertain at Dinner CHAUNCEY

Chauncey hosts a dinner with Mrs Menel South and guests at her home. Mrs Gilert Courtney and Mr and Mrs George Witham attend, with Ane and George Jr among the company.

Chauncey Mr Menel South Milhelt Omic Leebel Gilert Courtney Gileest George Witham George, Jr Ant Mee

Irish Promoter Irish's Obvious Idea Makes Basketball Big

Ned Irish runs a tiny office at 9 Rockefeller Plaza as he builds the Garden into a basketball showcase. His promotions draw top college teams, spreading the game across New York with the Garden Invitation Tournament and stopover games, turning basketball into a major sport. Joe Louis is named Fighter of the Year for a fourth time in Ring Magazine voting.

JOE Louis Garden NEA Service New York Rockefeller Plaza Ned Irish Macy's Gimbel’s Ned Irieh Teskethell Irehnvitations la Salle Temple St. Josph Buffalo Hershey Peerentons Iris Henner Louis Riterc Ll Parte Ring Magasine

Mines Active in Hocking District Today

Many mines are operating in the Hocking district as families and workers return from holidays. The report mentions households including Mr and Mrs Dan Felten, Mr and Mrs Bernard Bewere, Mr and Mrs Abe Bet, and Mr and Mrs Gabriel among others.

Hocking Chauncey Dan Oe Felten Minlfies Sun- Gay Bernard Cobembun Sulley Efey Ne Gers Tyme Heights Sendera Ant Chenier Abe Multa Gane Ames Gabriel and Geaghter

Chauncey Yard Report Details Eleven Mines Active

A Chauncey Yard report indicates eleven mines in the district are in operation. The document lists several sites and operators, noting activity levels and production context across the area.

Chauncey Yard Chauncey Eerk Cheuerry Verte Mountay Miewe Ne & Sim Sma Bo. SK Cartestein Cosme Beary Ant Mack Deemend

Unclear Aide Memoire From Long Ago Meeting

Fragmented OCR text describes an event or meeting in a West Virginia area with names like Chauncey and references to a church and a school. Details are garbled, but hints at a local gathering or notice featuring individuals and addresses.

Wade Faces Odds in Bow Game

Fragmented text references a football or bow game with unclear odds and local names. The passage mentions governor figures, Fort Seer dens, and beefy slang, but no clear teams, dates, scores, or outcomes to confirm a event.

North Caroline Beets Wallace Truretay Joe

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