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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1939
Page
7
Mitch explains Ohio University’s 1939 team as sturdy and brave though flawed. He notes inconsistent defense and no standout runner, yet credits effort and a surprising aerial attack in a recent game. The Bobcats repeatedly face heavier odds and remain competitive versus stronger opponents.
Real name of boxer Myst erious Billy Smith was Amos Smith born May 15 1871 in Eastport Maine. Titles and notable facts include welterweight reigns 1892 1894 and 1898 1900. 1938 seasons home run totals. and a boxing record eleven and a half seconds. Also features coverage of Ohio University football season and a standout player Danny Risaliti.
Ohio University faces Miami University in the final home game of the season. After a rough start the Bobcats have rebounded to four wins and one loss since the second week, with three straight victories entering the Miami clash.
North Carolina under Raymond Wolf builds a high powered offense around dual All-America contenders George Stirnweiss and Jim Lalanne. The plan alternates quarterbacks to exploit passing and rushing threats as Duke looms and Tulane and Pennsylvania games shape the season.
In a quiet week many Ohio high schools stay undefeated with 36 teams without a loss. Massillon leads with 8 wins and 403 points while allowing only 13 to Cathedral Latin and Lehman. Toledo Waite, Maumee, and Lorain post strong defenses and notable victories as logan, Pandora, and Alliance keep perfect records in a action packed regional snap.
Notre Dame still rules the Midwest as Iowa under a new coach rises to challenge the undefeated Irish. Iowa's rapid improvement, three conference wins and a key upset of Purdue threaten Notre Dame this Saturday. Ohio State leads the Big Ten with three victories while Michigan, Illinois and Minnesota also boost the race.
Tony Galento and Maxie Baer will fight in a 15 round bout planned for late February in New York or Miami under Mike Jacobs promotion. Galento's manager Joe Jacobs confirms the plans while Galento rests in Miami and eyes a return to Orange New Jersey soon. Also noted is Joe DiMaggio marrying Dorothy Arnold on November 19 in San Francisco.
Philadelphia report says Hall of Fame pitcher Chief Bender, famed Indian star of the Athletics, will manage the Wilmington farm club owned by the Athletics. He has served on the club's scouting staff for several years.
Henry McLemore reports from New York on James Joy Johnston critiquing Billy Conn for avoiding a fight with Bob Pastor. Johnston ridicules Conn's weight concerns and Irish image while predicting big gate money if the match happens or if Conn seeks safer bouts for a future heavyweight title shot.
The Daily Maroon censured the University of Chicago for not supporting football with athletic scholarships and urged alumni to buy a better team. The piece notes a 4 losses in 5 games, 12 points for, 201 against, and reveals a secret 500-strong alumni meeting seeking a solution. Ernest Leiser led the editorial.
Promoter Mike Jacobs announces an international middleweight boxing card at Madison Square Garden on December 20 featuring three 10 round bouts. Fred Henneberry of Australia Anton Christofordis of Greece and Bep Van Klaveren of Holland will face three top American contenders to be chosen from Ben Brown Billy Suss Vic Deli curti Ken Overlin Walter Franklin and Harry Balsamo.
In 1924 Carl Snavely coached Bellefonte Academy to nine perfect games and a 456 to 0 scoring margin. He received the national prep school championship trophy this fall, saved by the headmaster after the academy closed.
Los Angeles report notes Jack Robinson of UCSA excels in basketball base ball tennis and the broad jump. He also played shortstop for a Pasadena semi pro team that won the California state title last spring. Sandlot football injuries flood into hospitals after a day of faulty or missing equipment.
Chauncey Dover Grange No 2342 calls members to a meeting at the Grange Hall Chauncey K of P Building with Worthy Master Earl Tarleton urging full attendance. Mrs Susie Bell and daughter Clara Theisen and Mrs Nancy Sanders of Millfield were in Athens on Monday.
Allen Boudinot of Millfield is elected Worthy Master of Trimble Grange No. 1830. Officials include Roy Easler Overseer and Mrs. Alice Phillips Lecturer. Dow Cannon presided as Worthy Master. a potluck supper followed with good attendance.
Members of Athens County Camp No. 78 Spanish American War Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary 64 gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McConaha Chauncey for a surprise party. A potluck dinner was shared at noon and the afternoon featured visiting and reminiscence with attendees from Athens and Chauncey.
In Chauncey a two course chicken dinner marked the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Elizabeth Ferrel. A centerpiece cake highlighted the table at her High Street home. Gifts from friends honored the guest with attendees Glenn McDonald Kenneth Benedum Miss Wilma Ferrel Miss Eva Ferrel Miss Helen Ferrel and the honoree present.
Members of the Friendship Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ will gather Friday night November 10 at the home of Mr and Mrs Rice Thomas Circle Hill Anna Lee Vore will lead with a devotional and business period followed by a social hour and refreshments Mrs Lacey McNutt hosted a Saturday night gathering with dancing music by Dom Savage and Heber Roscoe 25 guests attended with sandwiches pumpkin pie and coffee
Mrs. Maxine Boudinot hosted a triple birthday dinner at her Millfield home for Orris Boudinot Albert Dust and F E Boudinot. A two course chicken dinner plus birthday cake decorated with lavender chrysanthemums and lighted tapers marked the celebration. Gifts were given to all honor guests.
Chauncey and surrounding area residents hosted and visited in Columbus Millfield Chauncey Athens Glouster Nelsonville Dayton Albany Trenton during a recent weekend. Notable visitors included F H Staffinger Edward Sauer Lee Dowler and families, Vera Bridgewater and Harold Jones, with Mrs Cora Brooks returning to Trenton Michigan after Chauncey visit.
Chauncey Alumni Association president Joe Guerra urges all alumni to attend tonight’s high school meeting at 7. Officials will finalize plans for the annual homecoming and Thanksgiving dance.
CHAUNCEY—The CHAUNCEY Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ will meet Friday night at the home of Mrs. Lena Martin with Miss Olive Brookins in charge. The gathering includes business and devotional periods followed by a social hour and refreshments. Joe Bridgewater Frank Cunningham and Clarence Oliver of Chauncey spent the weekend fishing at Lock 23 near Apple Grove. Oliver landed a six pound wall eyed pike.
Olympic diving champion Georgia Coleman was critically ill with infantile paralysis after a relapse yesterday. She was moved from her home to a hospital in Los Angeles as doctors evaluated her condition.
A weekly dog obedience class is held every Wednesday evening at the Widener or Griffith estates near Philadelphia. The program offers instruction for dogs and guidance for their owners in basic commands and behavior management.
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