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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1940

Page

7

Minnesota Displaces Cornell as Top Grid Team

Minnesota's Golden Gophers rise to No. 1 in the AP poll after overtaking Cornell, with Texas A and M and Stanford close behind. The ranking reflects votes from 148 experts and notes future Western Conference tests for Minnesota and Ivy League dates for Cornell.

Minnesota Cornell Texas Stanford NEW York Golden Gophers Washington Nebraska Northwestern Michigan Gophers Associated Press Texas A Aggies Purdue Wisconsin Dartmouth Penn Ann Arbor Boston Boston College Georgetown Tenssee Notre Dame Texas A. and Cee Tennessee Duke Fordham Alabama Mississippi State Santa Clara Mississippi Oregon State Penn State Southern Methodist Lafayette Oklahoma Rice Utah Hardin- Simmons

38 Participate In Sunday Trapshoot At Athens Gun Club

Bad weather limited entrants in the Hunters' Special trapshoot on Sunday at the Athens Gun Club. A field of 38 shooters competed with winners in each class: Class A Harold Vaughn, Bob Allen. Class B Jake Maurer, M. M. Kerr. Class C W. M. Anderson, W. H. Logan. Roger Jones. Class D John Algeo, Dr. T. H. Morgan. F. E. Emrich. Class E E. G. Fierce.

Athens Gun Club Harold Vaughn Bob Allen Clases Jake Maurer M. M. Kerr J. A. Dye W. M. Anderson W. H. Logan Roger Jones John Algeo T. H. Morgan F. E. Emrich E. G. Fierce

McNeill Defeats Castillo in Argentine Championship

Oklahoma City player Don McNeill won over Lucilo Del Castillo of Argentina 6-1 6-4 6-2 in the quarterfinals of the Argentine national tennis championships in Buenos Aires.

McNeill Buenos Aires Don McNeill Oklahoma City Lucilo del Castillo

Ohio Products Play Big Role For Tennessee

Five Ohioans grace Tennessee Volunteers football rosters with Ed Molinski from Massillon a 1939 All America guard leading an Ohio contingent. Nick Weber from Mansfield and brothers Al and Emil Hust of Cleveland join Leonard Simonetti of New Philadelphia and Eugene Young of Hamilton in blocking and end duties as Tennessee eye a third straight undefeated season with future games against Dayton and Cincinnati.

Harry P. Snyder Knoxville Tenn Ohio Tennessee Dayton Flyers Cincinnati Bearcats Ed Molinski Buckeyes Paul Brown Massillon Molinski Vols Smokies Eugene Tiger) Young Hamilton Emil Hust Duke Blue Devils Bob Neyland South Simonetti Young Philadelphian Louisiana State

Dodgers Buy Pitcher Highe from Phillies

NEW YORK With the purchase of pitcher Kirby Highe from the Phillies yesterday, the Brooklyn Boss Larry MacPhail became baseballs freest spender. He paid about 100000 for the 25 year old right hander, and sent Vito Tamulis Bill Crouch and Thompson Livingston to the Phils in a cash plus players deal. The figure nears the 150000 price tag owner Gerry Nugent had placed on Highe. Brooklyn previously traded for Joe Medwick and Curt Davis in a deal valued around 200000.

New York Kirby Highe Phillies Brooklyn Larry MacPhail Tom Yawkey Boston Gold Sox Dodgers Vito Tamulis Bill Crouch Thompson Livingston Springfield Phils Gerry Nugent Ivory Market St. Louis Cardinals Joe Medwick Curt Davis

Dog Bites Child in Chauncey

Chauncey child Marvella Burton daughter of Mr and Mrs George Burton was bitten on the leg by a dog on Jacobs Ave Monday. She was taken to Dr W V Sprague for treatment. Chauncey Dover Schools resumed today after Armistice Day recess.

Chauncey Marvella Burton George Burton Jacobs Ave W. V. Sprague Chauncey-Dover

Chauncey-Dover High to Stage Comedy Thursday Night

Chauncey The Boss of the Powderhorn is a three act comedy by Auto Mechanics students at Chauncey Dover High School. The play in the high school auditorium Thursday November 14 at 8 pm features boys portraying girls. Tickets sold by teachers and department students. Cast includes Robert Juniper Eddie Byers Andrew Byers Nicholas Stefanowski Jack Schrappe Robert Mingus Frank Spisak Paul McKinney William Walton Jack Border James Boyd.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Robert Juniper Eddie Byers Andrew Byers Nicholas Stefanowski Jack Schrappe Robert Ming

Rites Held Saturday For Mrs Wallace

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Wallace 78 former The Plains resident were held Saturday at The Plains M E Church conducted by Rev Stanley Jeffery. A Chauncey vocal trio provided music. Burial was at Greenlawn Cemetery. She was the widow of Isaac Wallace and survived by 12 children 26 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Chauncey Mary Wallace the Plains Barberton Plains M. E Stanley Jeffery Greenlawn

Friendship Class To Meet Nov 15 At Chauncey Church

The Friendship Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ will gather Friday November 15 at the home of Mrs Mary Stalder Tribe replacing the usual Wednesday meeting. Assisting hostesses are Miss Marjory Thomas and Mrs Ruth Hartley. Class president Mrs Erma Butts will lead.

Chauncey Friendship Bible Chauncey Church of Christ Mary Stalder Tribe Marjory Thomas Ruth Hartley Erma Butts

Chauncey residents host weekend guests and birthday event

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sweeney and family hosted a weekend in Marion for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sweeney Jr. George Williamson left Chauncey for Keystone W Va to sink a mine shaft. Mrs Minnette Birge Courtney celebrated her birthday with flowers and gifts from her children.

Chauncey Charles Sweeney Mary Helen Willard Fielder Marion Robert Phillips George Williamson Keystone W. Va Guss Graham Zion Free Will Baptist Church Lower Plains Minnette Birge Courtney Harvey Courtney

Golf enthusiasts claim US miles walked in 1939

In 1939 an estimated 2,162,000 Americans walked about 238 million miles while playing golf on roughly 5,000 public and private courses across the United States. The era’s divining rod for oil and water has given way to electricity and dynamite in studying nature.

United States

Everyman's Bible Class Plans Thursday Night Event

Everyman's Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ will meet Thursday night. Members will tour the McBee Binder plant in Athens and meet at the church at 6 30 p m. Transportation provided. After return, a business meeting led by Carl Shafer, then a social hour with refreshments. Men should bring sandwiches or cherry pie.

Chauncey Everyman's Bible Chauncey Church of Christ McBee Binder Athens Church Carl Shafer

Missionary Josina Dennewitz to Speak at Dover Church

Tonight at 7 o'clock in the Morristown Holiness Church Josina Dennewitz a returned missionary from Jamaica will speak on her work there. The service is open to the public and a good attendance is expected.

Chauncey Morristown Josina Dennewitz Jamaica

Condition of Mrs Earl Hashman Improves

Chauncey resident Mrs Earl Hashman, long time in Chauncey, has been seriously ill in a Lancaster hospital. She is now at her Sugar Grove home and reported to be recovering well. Mrs Hashman is sister to Mrs Leslie Bryson and Mrs A B Lester of Chauncey.

Chauncey Earl Hashman Lancaster Sugar Grove Hashman Leslie Bryson A. B. Lester

Peckinpaugh Inside Track in Speculation for Indians Pilot

In Cleveland news, Roger Peckinpaugh, former Indians manager, is favored to return to the helm as of this report. President Alva Bradley has not yet announced a decision, with Luke Sewell and a dark horse also considered. Peckinpaugh's earlier Indians tenure spanned 1928 to 1988, ending when Walter Johnson took over, leaving a history of mixed finishes and a single championship during the era.

Roger Peckinpaugh New Tribe Cleveland Cleveland Indians Alva Bradley Indians Luke Sewell Peckinpaugh Walter Johnson Naps New York Yankees Washington Nats Chicago White Sox Kansas City New Orleans

Breezing With Breit or Breketing Inside Goofy Headlines

Broad way column hints Millionaire Marshall Field may back Jim Farley in buying the Yankees. Southerland praises Ace Parker as the finest back he coached. AP all America selections to be released December 7. Alice Marble turns pro for pay. Cleveland club to name a manager for the Indians. Hornsby Sewell or Peckinpaugh discussed. Georgetown BC go and Notre Dame Navy game sparring debated.

New York Marshal Field Jim Farley The Yanks Jock Southerland Ace Parker Associate Press Alice Marble Cleveland Club Indians Trotsky Sewell Peckinpaugh Georgetown B. C Irish Notre Dame Navy

Tennessee Alumni Push for More Intersectional Games

Tennessee alumni urged added games prompting schedule makers to book Dayton U and the University of Cincinnati. The Vols reacted with skepticism while Burgess Whitehead secured the lowest draft number of any Giants player.

Tennessee Dayton U U. of Cincinnati Vols Burgess Whitehead

Joe Louis Loses Six Pounds Before Willkie Campaign Stump

Joe Louis shed six pounds while stumping for Willkie, finalizing his training for Al McCoy.

Joe Louis Willkie al McCoy

Boxing Results From Four Cities Across North America

In Toronto Georgie Pace and Jackie Callura fought to a draw with 10 rounds. In Philadelphia Tommy Forte defeated Joey Archibald over 10 rounds. In Washington Charlie Burley outpointed Vincent Pimpinelli in 10 rounds. In Louisville Charlie Eshman outpointed Al Dorlac over six rounds. In Newark Abel Simon stopped Nick Fiorentino in two rounds.

Toronto Georgie Pace Cleveland Jackie Callura Hamilton Drew Philadelphia Tommy Forte Joey Archibald Washington Charlie Burley Pittsburgh Vincent Pimpinelli Brooklyn Louisville Charlie Eshman Cincinnati al Dorlac St. Louis Newark N. Y Abel Simon New York Nick Fiorentino

Bengals Edge Patriots 17-13 In Charleston Showdown

In Charleston the Cincinnati Bengals defeated Boston 17 to 13 in a tight non league AP loop game. The decisive score came late as Cincinnati held off Boston for the victory.

Charleston W. Va Cincinnati Bengals Boston

Canton McKinley Massillon Gridiron Showdown Headlines Saturday

Canton McKinley and Massillon meet in a statewide high school gridiron headline event. Massillon mopped up Youngstown East 26 0 to extend its winning streak to nine and McKinley topped Mansfield 38 7 while other powers chase Armistice Day bragging rights and scoring leaders rise across Ohio.

Canton McKinley Massillon Youngstown East Tigers McKinley Erie Pa.) Academy Mansfield Arlington Rawson Bexley Washington D. H Clay Toledo Oxford McGuffey Xenia O. S S. O Dennison Steubenville Central Catholic Weirton W. Va McConnelsville C. E. Fish MecConnelsville John Caldwell Duane Traucht Archie Garrison Canton Matthew Brown Horace Gillom Massilion Youngstown Willard Colby S. C Eugene Fekete Findlay Bob Slaughter London

Football Results From Multiple Colleges and Schools

A compiled list shows scores for Canisius 14 Long Island 7 and Colby 12 Bates 7 among many others including Texas Tech 26 Centenary 6 and New Mexico Military 13 Panhandle Aggies 6. Sumatra is said to have the greatest variety of animal and vegetable life of any place in the world.

Canisius Long Island Colby Bates Montclair N. J New Britain Conn Salem W. Va New River State Central Penn Rose Poly Milton Moberly Burlington Sterling Kans Chardon Neb Texas Tech Centenary New Mexico Military Panhandle Aggies Colorado College Greeley State Montana State Idaho Southern Branch Fort Lewis Aggies Adams State Colo Mesa Ricks Fresno State Texas Mines College of Idaho Whitman Sumatra

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