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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1940

Page

13

Peden fears upset by Miami Saturday at Oxford

Ohio University coach Don Peden warns of a potential upset as Miami hosts the Bobcats in Oxford. He cites troubled offensive execution, poor blocking, and weak kick coverage as the chief hazards, with 31 players making the trip and injuries sidelining several backs.

RIDAY Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Peden MIAMI Don Peden Ohio University Don Bobcats Oxford Eek Ohio Wesleyan Jon Peden Danny Risaliti Bob Heisler Bishop Bancroft Bowen Chicatelli Clark Gerding Goettge Garey Halderman Harrison Hartman Heinz Herrell Ivory Jamison Janiak Kalivoda Kaylor Kimbrel Leadingham Livingston Ramsey Rauch Riccardi Risaliti Rufus Schminky Scholes Shafer Snyder Szalay Welch John Fekete Art Johnson Bob Krohmer Johnny Zahrndt Wesleyan Zahrndt Bob Schminky

Barker Picks Minnesota In Saturday Headliner

New York sports writer Herb Barker surveys Saturday college football picks. Minnesota favored in a near even matchup, with several other games showing clear edges for certain teams across conferences.

Barker Minnesota Herb Barker New York Northwestern ARMY Notre Dame Texas A M.arkansas Clemson DUKE Georgia Tech Cornell Columbia

High School Football Scores from Area Games

Football results list from New Boston to Van Wert showing ties at New Boston Oak Hill and Coshocton Mingo Junction, plus wins by Grandview Gahanna Marysville Taylor Colerain six man, and many Ohio high school games with final scores and opponents. Numerous teams include Cincinnati Woodward Withrow Central Columbus St Xavier Oakwood, and Canton Lehman.

Vermilion Amherst New London Wellington Cincinnati Woodward Cinnnati Withrow Taylor Colerain Sharon Country Day Tiffin Junior Home Fremont Cleveland Holy Name Clevelnd West Bedford Mayfield Maple Heights Brush Garfield Heights Euclid Hore Strongsville Olmsted Falls Richwood Marysville Hartwell Wyoming Western Hills Walnut Hills

Boxing results in Philadelphia and New Haven reported

Andrew Jesse defeated Billy Mims by outpoint in Philadelphia while Joe Ian notti won on points in New Haven over Pablo Dano. The report notes numbers 154% and 130 with Manila as origin and mentions a bryophyllum calicinum plant leaf that will grow roots from detached margins.

Philadelphia Andrew Jesserun New York Billy Mims New Haven Cormn Joe Iannotti Pablo Dano Manila P. I

State Indiana Contest Tops Ohio Schedule

Ohio State faces Indiana Saturday at home before 47000 fans in a western conference game out of title contention. The program features 23 Buckeye matches with Oberlin and Wittenberg clashing in Springfield as unbeaten teams, while Kent State plays Bowling Green and John Carroll visits Toledo in other key Ohio games.

Ment Ohio Eleven Oxford Miami Bobcats Ohio Wesleyan Western Michigan Youngstown Furman Case Dayton Western Reserve Ohio Peden Ledger Columbus Ohio State Indiana Buckeye Oberlin-Wittenberg Springfield Yeomen Lutherans Wittenberg Oberlin Kent State Bowling Green John Carroll Toledo Ohio Loop Carnegie Tech Cincinnati Lincoln Wilberforce Xavier Boston University Otterbein Marietta Akron Kenyon

Vitt Receives Two Minor League Offers

Oscar Vitt, dumped by the Cleveland Indians after two third place finishes, has already drawn two offers to manage minor league clubs. He declined to name the offers and said he would return to the minors if the price is right. Vitt may attend the major leagues meeting in December as speculation about his cap abilities persists.

San Francisco C?p Oscar Vitt Cleveland Indians Vitt Oscar Cleveland

Breezing With Briez Features and Pick Odds From 1939

The column covers Doc Sutherland leaving Pitt in 1938 and 60 votes for a 1939 Pittsburgh publicity award. It spoils sports figures Clyde Turner and Mel Hein, plus a slew of college football game predictions and betting lines. It includes a Q and A with Bob Zuppke and a mail box note from Gary Madsen.

Eddie Brietz New York Doc Sutherland Pitt Pittsburgh Clyde Bulldog) Turner Chicago Bears Mel Hein Kimbrough Harmon Christman Reagan West Point Gary Madsen

Laurel Cliff Social And Personal Mention

Mrs. Ray Keeten and family visited Nelsonville on Monday. Miss Eileen Russell spent the weekend at her mother's home in Bradbury. Euchre Club enjoyed a game night hosted by Mr and Mrs Lou Diehl with high score to Mrs Diehl. Pearl Parker and spouse visited Columbus to see their son-in-law and daughter Hugh Fergerson. their ill daughter Cleo accompanied them. L C Health Club held a Halloween party at Leona Karr’s home with 20 members. prizes awarded to several members.

Laurel Cliff Ray Keeten Albert Keeten Nelsonville Eileen Russell Letha Russell Bradbury Euchre Club Lou Diehl Diehl Pearl Parker Columbus Hugh Fergerson Cleo L. C. Health Club Leona Karr Marceline Straus Helen Leifheit Della Curtis Evelyn Turner Georgia Diehl Mildred Jacobs

Pigskin Patter from Ohio Gridiron Circles

Ohio State faces Indiana in a meaningless clash as Bo McMillin brings his Hoosiers to Columbus. Indiana boasts a 55 man squad with many newcomers and an average line weight near 197 pounds. Kent State’s Mileski and Petros are noted as small but standout players.

Peden Bobcats Fordham North Carolina PENN Texas-Southern Methodist S.M.A Texas Christian-Baylor Baylor Columbus Bo McMillin Pure Little Boys Indiana Ohio State Bucks Annem Awanthe Des Sendon

Overlin Belloise Face Off In Madison Square Garden Title Bout

Ken Overlin defends the middleweight title against 21 year old Steve Belloise at Madison Square Garden in a 15 round championship clash. Belloise rises from semi final status last May to challenge the veteran champion who has 181 fights to his name.

New York Ken Overlin Virginia Steve Belloise Madison Square Garden Belloise Overlin California Ceferino Garcia Victor Dellicurti Garcia

Neiman Eleven-Game Winning Streak Broken

Nelsonville Neiman Auto Supply saw their 11 game win streak end as Beasleys beat them in the City League second of a three game series. Barney Neiman posted a 206 high single while Don Sipe totaled 540 for the three games. Coverts meet Brooks at eight tonight.

Nelsonville Neimans Auto Supply Beasleys Barney Neiman Don Sipe Coverts Brooks

Favor Clemson And Eagles To Meet in Bowl

Atlanta report notes Clemson from South Carolina as an odds on choice for the Orange Bowl in Miami. Sugar Bowl hints at Tennessee and Boston College as potential New Orleans opponents. Sports writer Fred Digby is seen as an informal Sugar Bowl spokesman.

Atlanta Tennessee Boston College New Orleans Clemson South Carolina Miami Fla Georgetown South Fred Digby New Orleans Item Tennessees Digby Texas A. & M Aggies

Ironmen Undefeated Lead Jackson in Southeast Showdown

Athens Bulldogs travel to Jackson to face league unbeaten Ironmen led by Dixon in a single wing offense. Poling and receivers pace Athens passing attack while defensive miscues and fumbles loom as decisive factors in this anticipated clash between speed on both sides.

George Geyer Middleport Athens Bulldogs Jackson Ironmen Logan Gallipolis Nelsonville Athens Bulldogs Dixon Chapman Henry Booth Red Poling Poling Harry Lackey Jack Enghe John Taylor Howie Bobo

Clover Farm Tops Easley Bulloch in Bowling League

Gamwell Clover Farm beat Easley Bulloch Service Station two games to one on Thursday night. Belle Cornwell captained Clover Farm with a 198 single and a 452 trio for the evening, the 198 standing as the Ladies League high this season.

Glouster Gamwell Clover Farm Easley-Bulloch Belle Cornwell K. Shumway L. Lantzee A. Williams B. Cornwell Easley & Bulloch G Price S. Cunningham M. Chute

Plains Close Season With 27 0 Victory Over Buchtel

The Plains finish the football season with a 27 to 0 win over Buchtel. Scorers include Lucas Lopez McGraner and Canale. Several seniors graduate, ending a five win three loss season. key linemen and players named in the lineup are listed for Buchtel and Plains.

The Plains Buchtel Lucas Lopez McGraner Canale Six Schultz C. Linscott J. Lucas Evans Hanning Hudwell

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