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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1940
Page
7
A Rose Bowl report highlights the USC Trojans defeating Tennessee in a decisive game. The feature also covers R J Swackhamers night baseball roof prediction for 1955 and remarks on lighting, weather, and comfort for fans and players with notes on fielding stats and humorous critique of baseball records.
Ambrose Schindler starred for Southern California as the Trojans shut out Tennessee 14 to 0 in the Rose Bowl. The victory capped USC’s sixth consecutive Rose Bowl win while Tennessee’s 23 game unbeaten streak and shutout run ended.
Whichcee beat favorite Kayak II by four lengths to win the $10,000 New Year Handicap at Santa Anita. Heelfly finished third as 45,000 fans watched Specify falter in the stretch. Basil James rode Whichcee, Kayak II carried 128 pounds, and Whichcee ran the mile in 1:35 2-5 to pay $13.20 $4.20 $3.20 and add $8,300 to his earnings.
In Montgomery Alabama Mayor Gunter announced Carl Snavely and Lynn Waldorf would coach the Yanks in the third Blue and Gray football game in 1940. The northern team had suffered a defeat as passes filled the air and the Rebels led by Ray Arrison of Vanderbilt and Josh Cody of Florida outsmarted the northern squad to win 33 to 20 in Saturday’s free scoring clash.
Pittsburgh purchases new uniforms for the 1939 season. Each shirt features a pirate head emblem.
Mr and Mrs John Karr and daughter Constance returned to Van Wert after visiting Chauncey guests of Mrs Karrs parents Mr and Mrs Frank Sands in Chauncy.
Dallas Texas prompt promoter J Curtis Sanford of Tyler resigns as Cotton Bowl promoter following a 6 to 3 Clemson over Boston College game. About 15,000 fans attended as both teams reportedly guaranteed 15,000 each. Sanford will join Cotton Bowl board and seek future SWC tie-ins. Clemson end Alex Lukachik kicked the opening 24 yard field goal. Charlie Timmons, a sophomore fullback, sparked a 57 yard Clemson drive with a 32 yard run and finished from the two. Banks McFadden starred for Clemson with limited carries and key goal line defense.
In El Paso 12,000 fans watched Catholic University of Washington clash with Arizona State of Tempe in a defensive, scoreless Sun Bowl contest that ended without a goal.
Toledo 55 Iowa 30 and Utah 40 Chicago 39 posted across two overtime periods. Michigan State 30 Loyola 22 Cornell 29 Ohio State 28 Illinois 39 Butler 18 California 42 Dartmouth 30 Michigan 44 Pittsburgh 35 Panzer 34 John Marshall 28 Oregon State 39 Hawaii 6 DePaul 52 Santa Clara 50 Wyoming 54 Colorado Mines 47 Marysville Teachers 51 Emporia Teachers 82 Wichita 38 Friends 34.
Tech uses misdirection to defeat Missouri 21 to 7 in the Orange Bowl before 36 500 fans. Christman and the Tigers struck early but Tech answered with a 59 yard end around by Robison and a 34 yard sprint by Earl Whelby as deception leaders.
Litchfield Connecticut report notes P T Barnum poured ten thousand dollars into a bogus copper mining venture. The town history uses the quote about suckers to illustrate his early business missteps and eagerness to promote schemes.
Ohio University’s veteran Bobcats hold top Buckeye status with a 3 game win streak and the state’s best offense. Led by Frankie Baumholtz they face Buffalo Scranton Baltimore Villanova and St Joseph’s on successive nights starting tonight. Ohio U Cedarville and Case remain unbeaten as 38 contests loom this week.
Arthur J. Rooney disclosed he is seeking Dr. John B. Sutherland to coach the Pittsburgh Pirates football team next season. Rooney said a conference with the former Pitt mentor was to sound out his availability and no coaching details were discussed.
In New Orleans 72000 fans watched Texas beat Tulane 14 13 as 210 pound fullback Jarrin John Kimbrough totaled 159 rushing yards and both Texas touchdowns. He played all 60 minutes, driving through Tulane’s line and drawing praise as the greatest fullback seen.
Pasadena columnist laments Tennessee defeat to Southern California in the Rose Bowl. He mocks the Volunteers as undersized against the Trojans, notes USC dominance on both lines and backs, and warns against betting on overmatched teams. The piece ends with a playful note about "collecting lines" forming on the right.
In San Francisco under a drenching downpour 45 000 fans watched the West defeat the East 28 to 11 for Shrine hospital funds. Kay Eakin of Arkansas and Leroy Zimmerman of San Jose starred as the West built a first half lead, with Zimmerman scoring for the East by walking out of the end zone on a blocked kick. Key plays included a 56 yard touchdown pass to Bill Anahu and a 2 yard run by Ollie Cordill.
Mrs. Ruth Goodson Hale widow of Barney Hale died in a Cleveland hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday at her father B. F. Goodson’s Chauncey home with ministers Rev. Gilbert Courtney and Rev. Lloyd Evans. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by husband, four children Warren, Barney Jr., Kenneth and Rita Ann, father B. F. Goodson, two brothers Her shaft Goodson and Theron Goodson.
Chauncey reports nine mines operating on Tuesday. Listed are No. 9 No. 90 No. 255 No. 219 Chauncey N. Y. 25 Poston No. 6 Coonville Carbondale and Kimberly.
Mrs Jessie Fulton will hostess a needle club meeting and election of officers Wednesday night. All members urged to attend.
Floyd Nye of High Street entertained Sunday at dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Nye and their children Diane and Kenneth II of Kirksville Missouri, Dr. H. R. Nye of Athens, and Miss Frances Conrath of Marietta.
Condition of Mr. M. J. Gardner here is reported slightly improved. Mr. Gardner will be 90 years old in March.
Donna Jean Hay returns to Detroit after visiting Chauncey with Aunt Mrs D W Henry and family. Kenneth Nye and children Diane and Kenneth II leave for Kirksville Missouri where he studies osteopathy after spending holidays with Floyd Nye John Carr. Paul Shay Jr. suffers severe head injury in a coasting accident at his grandparents Mees home in Pomeroy. Henry Morgan Gilbert Love Betty Thompson Eva Culver visit Chauncey relatives The Plains. Glenn Channell Dale Channell visit Carrie Channell The Plains. Peter Rankin returns to Chauncey after visiting son James in Lancaster.
The Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will be entertained at 1 30 p m Wednesday in the home of Mrs Guy Brookins. The meeting, postponed from last week, will have Mrs Carl Shafer conducting the business and Mrs Thomas Hamilton leading the lesson discussion.
Chauncey Dover Schools with more than 1100 students resumed today after the holiday recess.
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