Peden Working to Strengthen Bobcat Defense
Ohio University coach Peden pushes defense as the Bobcats prepare for a key clash with Ohio Wesleyan. emphasis on stopping the T formation, pass defense faults, and improved secondary play after recent Miami and Obie tests. Texas Rose Bowl stock rises as Navy opposes post season appearance.
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Youngstown
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Butler
Benny Flossie
Akron
Ted Migdal
Miami
Migdal
Nee
Wesleyan
George Gauthier
Delaware
Los Angeles
University of Texas
Navy
Annapolis
Knox
Naval Academy
Gibisonville Caps Open Season With Big Win
Under coach Byron Eby the Gibisonville Caps crushed New Straitsville 40 to 1 in the season opener as the Gibisonville Reserves added a 17 to 9 victory. The veteran squad is shaping up for a strong year at Laurel Township School. Box score noted.
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Byron Eby
Gibisonville
Hocking County League
New Straitsville
Laurel Township
Eby
Nelsonville pinmen sweep Athens in close league series
Nelsonville pinmen defeated Athens in a tight Interstate Bowling League set, taking all three games by a combined 45 pins. George Wolfe led Nelsonville with a 626 total, Virgil Conkey topped Athens with 555.
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Athens
George Wolfe
Virgil Conkey
Donelli Faces Tough Choice Between Steelers and Dukes
Pitt coach Donelli weighs quitting the Pittsburgh Steelers to honor a pledge to Duquesne University players after Elmer Layden barred accompanying the Dukes to San Francisco for a Sunday game against St Marys. Layden demanded resignation if he joined coast trip or stayed with the Steelers. Donelli chose the pros but vowed to sit with the Dukes on remaining games upon returning from Duquesne.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Duquesne University
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Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia
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Steeler
Bert Bell
Art Rooney
Collegians
Duquesne
Fullerton's Roundup highlights early 1942 baseball and football moves
The Naismith Memorial Committee plans a Temple of Basketball as over 400 teams list Golden Ball games and donate receipts. Fordham plays Fordham Pitt again as schedules reset. Michigan mileman John Roxborough II joins the Wolverines. Guest star notes from Cincinnati Times Star tease Christmas gifts. Hot Stove: Brandt touts 1942 NL rookie crop. Mack predicts A’s and Williams caged prizes. Terry and Pesky win league MVPs. Eastern League shift may move Binghamton franchise. Bobby Feller deferred rating discussed. Worst gag targets referee John Getchell. Sgt. Raymond Gooch earns Carnegie Medal for heroism. Mickey Harris heads to Fort Eustis draft.
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New York
Naismith Memorial Committee
Fordham
Joe Louis
Michigan
HOT Stove
Bill Brandt
Connie Mack
Athletics
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Yank Terry
San Diego
Johnny Pesky
Louisville
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Yanks
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Worcester
Tris Speaker
Bobby Feller
Raymond F. Gooch
Reitz Memorial High
Evansville
Ind
Cyclones
Ohio River
Mickey Harris
Boston Red Sox
Fort Eustis
McArthur Generals Near Playoff Clash In Final 1941 Game
McArthur Generals face Buchtel in a crucial Hocking Valley League game on Friday. If McArthur wins, they clinch third place. five seniors retire after their final season under coach Carmen Sberna.
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McArthur Generals
Buchtel
Carmen Sberna
Rams Coach Complains Over Bears Rebound Threat
Cleveland Rams coach Earl Dutch Clark fears the Chicago Bears will rack up a high score as his injury depleted team prepares to meet them in Chicago. Roster holes include Gaylon Smith Chuck Seabright Dante Magnani and Johnny Drake with Parker Hall the only viable back.
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Dutch) Lonborg
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Cleveland Rams
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Green Bay
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Dante Magnani
Johnny Drake
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Personal and Social Notes of Racine
Racine notes list weekend visits by Kyle Stump and Sandra from Zanesville with Mrs. Clara Roush and other relatives. Washington D C visitors Mr. and Mrs. Leon Morris stay in Pomeroy and Racine, plus various families from Ravenna Cuyahoga Falls Huntington and New Brighton share gatherings and funerals details. Harold Covey's funeral at Rockland notes a relative relation to Mrs. Weaver.
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Zanesville
Clara Roush
Sandra
Leon M. Morris
Washington D. C
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Bobbie Mallory
Pleasant
Amanda Cross
Methodist Church
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Bobbie
Ralph Neigler Junior
Ravenna
Ralph Neigler
Roscoe Hardin
Syracuse
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Cuyahoga Falls
Martha Neigler
Edmond Taber
Tommy
Charleston
Catherine Mallory
Hilda Gamble
Frances Gamble
Wheeling
Howard Miles
J. R. Thompson
Huntington
Laura Lee
Fifth St
Gene Beegle
New Brighton
Ira Beegle
Emmett Smalley
Bertha Boyd
R. D
Eber Neigler
Ada Clark
Roy Roush
Wallace Weaver
Harold Covey
Rockland
Covey
Weaver
Josie Garrison
Nannie Pickens
Beshara Confectionery Tops Luckoff In League Trio
The league leading Beshara Confectionery team set a new league high with 2702 in three games on Tuesday defeating Luckoff for a third straight win. Joe McAllister led with 221 in high single and Thompson 580 for best triple. The WaterlooBattle excerpt notes the Battle of Waterloo covered five miles and nine hours.
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Luckoff
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Red Thompson
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J. Hemsley
Miller
A. McCreanor
B. Morris
Armstrong Will Fight No More
New Orleans reports Henry Armstrong, the triple crown boxing champion, will retire after a car crash in Oklahoma injured no one but himself. He will focus on managing fighters with Freddie Sommers, with Mike Delia set for a Monday bout against Irish Bobby Ruffin, and may stage exhibitions only.
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Henry Armstrong
Oklahoma
Freddie Sommers
Los Angeles
Henry
Mike Delia
Bobby Ruffin
Hammerer
Athens-Jackson Tilt Tops SE League Picture
Logan Chieftains aim for an undefeated SE title with seven straight wins as Wellston visits. Athens hosts Jackson Iron Men in a key end of season clash while Nelsonville, Gallipolis, Pomeroy, and Middleport vie for final positioning in a tight race. Chauncey-Dover led by Jack Ley is a featured matchup in Middleport.
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