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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1939

Page

9

Mitch's Musings on Rivalry Week in College Football

The column compares likely outcomes across major college games, noting a lower batting average than the Reds in the World Series. It lists expected winners such as Ohio over Morris-Harvey, Michigan over Illinois, Notre Dame over Army, and California over Stanford among others.

Reds Ohio Morris-Harvey Western Reserve Ohio Wesleyan St. Mary's Dayton Detroit Tech Miami Indiana Ohio State Michigan Illinois Minnesota Northwestern Purdue Iowa Wake Forest Marshall Notre Dame Army Dartmouth Yale Fordham Rice Penn Navy Princeton Harvard Pitt Temple Tennessee Louisiana State Kentucky Alabama Southern Methodist Texas Mississippi Vanderbilt Baylor Texas Christian Duke Georgia Tech Nebraska Missouri North Carolina N. Carolina State Southern Cal Oregon State Santa Clara Stanford

BOBCATS HOPE TO SPOIL MY HOME COMING

The Athens Messenger previews Ohio University football against Morris Harvey on Friday. Coach Don Peden faces a strong Eagles squad that beat them last season and may provide a tougher test than Xavier or Dayton.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Bobcats Xavier Dayton Golden Eagles Morris Harvey Ohio University Eagles Don Peden Charleston Don University of Dayton Iis Harvey

LSU Faces Top Test as Vols Set for LSU Clash

Atlanta preview notes Tennessee's undefeated Vols aiming to stay perfect against No 1 LSU led by end Paul Kavanaugh and QB Leo Bird. LSU needs a win in Baton Rouge to keep rivals Vanderbilt Kentucky Auburn from contending. Also mentions Mississippi at Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech versus Duke in Dixie.

Atlanta U.P Tennessee Vols Louisiana State South Paul Kavanaugh Leo Bird Baton Rouge Vanderbilt Kentucky Auburn Alabama Birmingham Mississippi Georgia Tech Duke Dixie

McLarnin Fought Ten World Champions Across Ring Career

New York boxer Jimmy McLarnin faced ten world champions, past or future, including Pancho Villa, Kid Kaplan, Sammy Mandell, Barney Ross, Benny Leonard, Al Singer, Young Jack Thompson, Fidel LaBarba, Young Corbett and Jackie Fields.

New York Jimmy McLarnin Pancho Villa Kid Kaplan Sammy Mandell Barney Ross Benny Leonard al Singer Young Jack Thompson Fidel la Barba Young Corbett Jackie Fields

Crowder Fired as Winston-Salem Manager in Piedmont League

General Alvin Crowder, who spent 20 years as a player, was dismissed this season from his role as manager of the Winston-Salem club in the Piedmont League. He was known for his calm demeanor even with the team’s sweetest-tempered players.

Winston-Salem N. C Alvin Crowder

Special Train to Charleston for Ohio U Fans

Ohio University fans plan to ride New York Central’s special train to Charleston to cheer the Bobcats as they face Morris Harvey. The 8 a.m. departure from Athens arrives in Charleston at 10 45 a.m. with a return at 8 p.m. and 10 45 p.m. arrivals.

Ohio University Bobcats Charleston New York Central Ohio U Athens

You Really Have Something There Mac

A prominent sportswriter argues that football coaches determine game outcomes more than players. He ranks coaches by ability to adapt schemes to available material and urges readers to consider coaching prowess when predicting winners.

Mac OV

Indiana Buckeyes Set For Dad's Day Gridiron Duel

About 40 000 fans are expected in Ohio Stadium as Indiana University led by McMillin faces Ohio State under Francis Schmidt. Key players include Hal Hursh for Indiana and Ohio State's Langhurst Langhurst heel and Graf knee concerns. Dad of Dads Judge Graham will lead the honorary bench.

Columbus Alvin Bo) McMillin Indiana University Ohio Francis Schmidt Buckeyes McMillin Bucks Ohio State Ohio Stadium Hal Hursh Indiana M Middletown Big Ten Archie Harris Harold Zimmer Eddie Herbert Ed Rucinski Cornell Buckeye Don Scott Jack Graf Mike Dumke Schmidt Jim Langhurst Graf Ohio Gladiators Hoosiers Chicago Illinois Michigan Iowa Wisconsin George N. Graham Canton Bill Long

Columbus Area Football Scores From Tonight

Columbus West defeated Columbus East 20 to 6 in a high school football roundup. Dayton Oakwood won 26 to 0 over Troy, with others including Grandview 24 Westerville 0 and Philo 21 New Lexington 0. Bremen beat Columbus St. Marys 12 to 0, Upper Arlington 12 Rosary 6, Behron 25 Dresden 0.

Columbus West Columbus East Dayton Oakwood Troy Grandview Westerville Philo New Lexington Bremen Columbus St. Marys Upper Arlington Columbus Rosary Behron Dresden

Peden Molds Offensive Plan For Ohio Gridiron Tilt

Don Peden aims to rest regulars after two tough weeks and has worked on the offense all week. The probable starting lineup lists Morris Harvey and Zahradt among others at key positions with Ruby returning at quarterback and Smith at fullback.

John Fritts Bill Cobb Vaught Bill Painter Morris Harvey George Sellers Bob Pruett Art Johnson Verlin Adams George Miller Lew Woodard al Bobersky Ev Crouser Jerry Ruby Dell Pauley Bob Noga al Thacker Sophs Bob Starrett Rex Mace Edgar Smith Clay Hanna Bobcats Eagles Norm Sarrett Matt Lee Doc Pauley John Stec Jim Young Tom Donegan Wilson Hunter Boyd Taylor Charley George Bob Lockabill Sid Marks Guy Cook Bill Beckley Dick Garrett Bill Roberts Jack Tebelak John Long West Virginia Don Peden Peden Don Ohio Pos Zahradt L.E. Johnson Kalivoda L.T. Painter Herrell L.G. Boher’y Stalay C

Wyatt to Undergo Knee Operation

Baltimore U P Whitlow Wyatt a top Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher will undergo major knee surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital after injuring his left knee on May 21 in Cincinnati. Once American Association MVP in 1938 Wyatt returned to pitch briefly before retiring July 19 due to the leg injury.

Baltimore U.P Whitlow Wyatt Brooklyn Dodgers Johns Hopkins Hospital Wyatt Cincinnati

Local Dundas Families Share Weekend Visits and Birth

A Dundas area notes a birth of Gerald Donald, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Warner of Chillicothe on Oct 29. The column lists visits by Woolweavers Sidney Ohio to Dundas, trips to Ohio University Athens for homecoming, and various relatives visiting or shopping in Cincinnati.

Dundas Donald Warner Chillicothe Gerald Donald Herbert Woolweaver Sidney Ohio H. E. Woolweaver Ohio University Athens Genevieve Atkinson Happy Kay O. E. Atkinson Zaleski Henry Magee Hester Holtz Sylvester Taylor Lafe Ward Prattsville Ed Ward Maggie Saltz Chester Ward Arthur Christian Edgar Christian Columbus Christian Gerald Woolweaver American Airways Belle Franklin Dinah Morrow Hamden James Shaw J. Shaw

Hollister Club Hosts M rs Adams and 4 Her Way

Hollister A B Sunday School class members met at Mrs. Maggie Adams home with Mrs. Ida Yount assisting. Hettie Harmon led devotions in the absence of the president. The mystery box went to Mrs. Mary Dew. Lunch was served by hostesses and Mrs. Riggs Ada Thomas and Donald Thomas.

Hollister Hollister A. B Dorcas Maggie Adams Ida Yount Hettie Harmon Mary Dew Riggs Ada Thomas Donald Thomas Tempie McGee Sunshine Hollister Hustlers Thomas Hardy Dayton Albert Slay Carol Ann Amanda Hawkins Cincinnati Lela Powers Grace Holschn Glouster Prince of Peace Ohio Council of Churches Hollister United

Birthday Dinner Honored at Leffler Home Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Walter Leffler hosted a chicken dinner in Lexington Avenue to honor the former's birthday. A large cake and candies served as centerpiece. Guests included Charles Leffler Sr Clarence Leffler Dicky Leffler Hazel Lewis Charles Leffler Jr Patty Ann Shir ley Ruth Harold Lowe and others from Chauncey Columbus Mansfield.

Chauncey Walter Leffler Lexington Ave Leffler Charles Leffler Clarence Leffler Dicky Leffler Hazel Lewis Charles Leffler, Jr Patty Ann Columbus Harold Lowe Mansfield Shirley Ruth

Four Big Ten Teams Stand To Lose Chance for Title

Four Big Ten teams face must win games to stay alive in the title race as Michigan and Ohio State lead. Northwestern Indiana Purdue and Iowa risk elimination with losses, while a tie would narrow the field to Michigan and Ohio State.

Big 10 Chicago Michigan Ohio State Northwestern Indiana Purdue Iowa Minnesota Illinois Cornell Lafayette Ind Virginia Wisconsin Badgers

Dover Grads Plan Homecoming Celebration

Chauncey Dover Alumni Association met at the high school to elect officers for the coming year. President Joe Guerra, vice president Paul Daugherty, secretary treasurer Charlotte Bricker. Committees named for Thanksgiving homecoming with chairs Max Wilson Juanita Jones Betty Jane Dickerson Frederick Ross Virginia McQuade Mary Ferrer Jack Smith. Next meeting set for November 7 at 7 PM.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Alumni Association Joe Guerra Paul Daugherty Charlotte Bricker Max Wilson Juanita Jones Betty Jane Dickerson Frederick Ross Virginia McQuade Mary Ferrer Jack Smith

Juniors Host Halloween Party at Chauncey Dover High

Thirty members of Chauncey Dover High School Junior Class held a Halloween dance in the gym from 7 30 to 10 00 with football players managers and faculty as guests. Isabel Courtney Dorothy Daugherty led the entertainment committee with Geraldine Parry Verla Mae Collins Bessie Hammond Agnes Paulisen on the social committee. Food included sandwiches pickles baked beans pumpkin pie and cider. Faculty guests included Juanita Jones Paul Fiske Harry McMahen and Joe Guerra. Paul Daugherty also attended.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School Isabel Courtney Dorothy Daugherty Geraldine Parry Verla Mae Collins Bessie Hammond Agnes Paulisen Juanita Jones Paul Fiske Harry McMahen Joe Guerra Paul Daugherty

Halloween party at The Plains Ladies Auxiliary

The Plains Ladies Auxiliary held a Halloween party with 22 members and guests. Prizes were won by Mrs. Ruby Tinkham Mrs. Fay Lovely and Nora Corbitt. Members listed included Mrs. Helen West Verna Tinkham and others. Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ Ladies Aid to serve annual chicken dinner on Election Day November 7 led by President Mrs. Lena Leake.

the Plains Ruby Tinkham Fay Lovely Nora Corbitt Helen West Verna Tinkham Clara Slater Lelia Shrieves Sylvia Wallace Ruth Glass Anna Shust Mary Kervesti Ida Bricker Mary Parfitt Rose Case Garnet Taylor Marie Hanning Lelia Hardy Agnes Powell Sylvia Bumgardner Carrie Brooks Sylvia Cochran Myrtle Roberts Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society of Greens Run Church of Christ Lena Leake Aid Society

Relief Commodities Available Saturday in Chauncey

Federal relief commodities including apples sweet potatoes and butter will be available in Chauncey Saturday from 9 a m until 12 noon at the city building. Those who miss the notice may obtain commodities Monday morning. Mayor Hines said the building will be used for voting polls on Tuesday. Old age pensioners will not receive commodities.

Chauncey Hines

Masquerade Party by Zion Church Mothers Bible Class

The annual Halloween masquerade night at Zion Church Low er Plains was hosted by Mrs. Dessie Sickles. Prizes went to Prettiest Mrs. Sybil Dicken Ugliest Lucinda Van Meter Most original Mrs. Hazel Luman. Donna Jean Gabriel entertained with recitations and songs. Regular meeting set for Nov 7 at Mrs. Adrian Moore.

Chauncey Mothers Bible Class Zion Church Lower Plains Dessie Sickles Sickles Grace Burchfield Eileen Linscott Frances Coen Sybil Dicken Lucinda van Meter Hazel Luman Donna Jean Gabriel Effie Sands Susie Shafer Freda Keirns Donna’ Jean Gabriel Grace Gabriel Adrian Moore Bessie Moore Imogene Calendine Dorothy Gabriel Minnie Gabriel Ollie Gabriel Louise Potts Sybil Dieken Verda Christian Mothers Bible

Rev Gilbert Courtney Preaches in Chauncey Parish Churches

The Rev Gilbert Courtney will preach at 9 30 a m at Greens Run Church of Christ and at 10 30 a m at Chauncey Church of Christ. Church School and communion services will be held as usual in all parish churches.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Greens Run Church of Christ Chauncey Church of Christ

Chauncey Hosts Dinner Guests From Athens Logan

Mr and Mrs Joe Bridgewater entertained Wednesday night with dinner guests Mr and Mrs George DeWeese of Athens and Mrs Bridgewaters brother William Maffin of Logan.

Chauncey Joe Bridgewater George DeWeese Athens

Four ladies attend White Shrine dinner in Marietta

Chauncey Mres Ida Hill, Mrs. Mariel Mingus, Mrs. Viola Howard and Mrs. Edith McDaniel were in Marietta Tuesday night to attend the dinner and inspection of White Shrine.

Chauncey Ida Hill Mariel Mingus Viola Howard Edith McDaniel Marietta White Shrine

Nine Ohio Conference Games On Saturday Grid Program

Ohio Conference opens with nine league games, Muskingum versus Ohio Northern and Toledo against John Carroll top the slate. Predictions favor a mix of conference rivals, with Ohio U over Morris Harvey and Western Reserve over Ohio Wesleyan among others.

Ohio Columbus Tottering Ashland Mount Union Muskingum Baldwin Wallace John Carroll Oberlin Toledo Carroll Cleveland Rockets Scranton Ada Muskie Stu Holcomb Polar Bears Northern Bowling Green Kent State Capital Heidelberg Denison Wittenberg Findlay Kenyon Marietta Otterbein Case Waldwin-Wallace Wooster Indiana Ohio State McMillin Ohio Northern Georgie Keel Ohio U Morris Harvey Will Cincinnati Centre

Broadwell Aid Group Meets on Thursday

Rev Charles Taylor filled his regular appointment here Sunday. Mrs George Nye visits Nelsonville. Mrs Nanny Stewart of New England visits her brother Cook Vandyke. Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Leonard Oggs. Plans for Christmas offering for Otterhein home. Lisle White and Albert Ogg families were Sunday guests of Frank Parsons. Masquerade party drew fifty one attendees with music. Walter White and Millfield guests visited Orville Harkins. Vivian Nye and Mary Dean Yates of Nelsonville visited George Nye.

Otterhein Lisle White Albert Ogg Frank Parsons George Smith Walter White Millfield Orville Harkins Vivian Nye Mary Dean Gerald Yates Nelsonville George Nye

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mitch LSU Isaac Wilson Goodson Henry McLemore Dundas Personals Hollister Club By Steve Snider Tom Harmon Michigan Flash Red Grange Hawkeyes Hawks Dover Grads By Jim Emerson Washington & Jefferson Akron Otterbien Broadwell Aid Group Burnett-Smith Bardstown Distillery, Inc Bourbon Springs Nelson County P.O Bardstown
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