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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1941
Page
7
The American Football Statistical Bureau finds majors average 13.8 points per game in 1941, up from 13.3 in 1940, with increased forward pass completions driving the rise. It notes higher scoring per game across 1,170 games and details shifts in yardage, passing, kicking, and fumbles, plus a decline in punting.
A compilation of final scores across multiple schools and teams. Bedford edged Euclid Shore 14 12 while New Lexington defeated Crooksville 20 0. Independence topped Brush 25 7 and Toledo Scott beat Toledo Woodward 12 0. Other results include Bellefontaine 27 Marysville 6 and Akron Copley 35 Norton 0. Norwalk St. Paul 25 New London 0 and Leetonia 49 Goshen Township 0.
The Columbia River Fishermen's Union asks Oregon Washington and Idaho legislatures to ban fish derbies amid concerns over catching too many fish. Community notices report church class meetings visits and a string of travel and family updates from M'Bee area residents including family members in Baltimore Gallipolis and Birmingham.
Craig Wood named active captain of the 1942 43 U S Ryder Cup squad with Walter Hagen as honorary captain The team includes Gene Sarazen Jimmy Demaret Ben Hogan Lloyd Mangrum Victor Ghezzi Byron Nelson Sam Snead Horton Smith and Harold McSpaden The PGA May send the unit to benefit matches for the USO and Red Cross or arrange a South American meeting next October
Mrs. A. J. Kestle wife of the Portsmouth District Superintendent spoke to more than 50 women on the new W S C S. Attendees included representatives from Racine Portland Silversville Plants Apple Grove and the local church. Refreshments were served by the Letart Apple Grove group.
Joe DiMaggio is named American League most valuable player for the second time after a record season with the New York Yankees. Ted Williams and Bob Feller trail in the voting as the 24-member BBWA panel awards 291 points to DiMaggio while Williams and Feller earn notable second and third place, respectively.
The column canvases Western Conference bowl ideas amid a stalled seed for Minnesota and hints at Navy or Army as a post season host if invited. It notes Billy Evans jokes, Pedro Hernandez contracts, Mattick injury history, USC coach Sam Barry, and kickoff elimination talk. It also mentions Mal Stevens edge in recruiting, Harry Cooper golf wins, and Baylor’s plea for players as college football rosters tighten.
Chauncey-Dover High School held an Armistice Day assembly in the high school auditorium Tuesday afternoon. Principal Paul Fiske chaired the program as students pledged the flag. The Chauncey-Dover band performed several selections and Ohio University professor Dr. F. E. Hansen spoke on Armistice Day.
Miss Lena Wilson hosted a bridge club at her Converse Street home Monday night. Ruth Bridgewater and Dorothy Goodson had the high scores, with an appealing refreshment course served. Jessie Fiske is slated to be next hostess. Attending were Ruth Fiske Frances Howard Jessie Fiske Ann McClanahan Gladys Simpkins Dorothy Goodson Ruth Bridgewater and Lena Wilson.
Chauncey Dover High School band under instructor Harry McMahen paraded in Glouster Tuesday for a street event and Burr Oak Dam benefit football game. Many Chauncey residents joined the outing to view the fresh uniforms unveiled last week.
Mr and Mrs Elwood Daugherty and children Donald Robert and Carolyn Sue were entertained at dinner Sunday by Mr and Mrs Francis Starr and family at their home in Wellston.
Ohio University students Betty Courtney Mary Civille Isabel Courtney and Geraldine Parry spent the weekend at their homes in Chauncey Ohio.
Chauncey-Dover High School announces Jack Ley as the state’s high scorer with 143 points. Ley, a senior and captain quarterback, leads the Blue Devils in the current season.
Several organizations schedule tonight gatherings. The Friendship Bible Class of First Church of Christ will meet at Mr and Mrs Elwood Daughertys home. Esther Class of the Methodist Church meets at Mrs Neva Sweeney's Mill St home. Millfield Methodist Ladies Aid Society gathers at Mrs Gertrude Browns home. Naomi Bible Class of The Plains plans a meeting at Mrs Neva Dresher's residence.
Chauncey resident Willie Houck formerly of Meigs County died suddenly at his Columbus home last week. His body was sent to Wilkesville for funeral and burial Saturday. He often visited Chauncey at his uncle Robert Hixson’s home on Ellis Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Hixson and daughter Helen Bingman attended the funeral.
In Millfield Church of Christ 56 attended Sunday morning services led by Mrs. Ida Hill. Pastor Rev. Glaze Thompson delivered the sermon. The church has undergone improvements including new paper paint carpets blinds and a lighting system.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bridgewater of Chauncey were entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Brooks 159 1 2 E State St Athens. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. A P Hixson and Mr. and Mrs J O Snyder.
Ohio Conservation Commissioner Don Waters announced a record hunter turnout for opening day with 575,000 licenses sold, boosted by new public lands. About 200,000 acres will be open, plus a Muskingum Conservancy District expansion. Open seasons include rabbit pheasant partridge grouse raccoon fox and furbearers with varied bag limits and hours.
The Eagle Lodge swept two of three games against Corning in a low scoring City League match on Tuesday. This evening Luckoff’s meet the Union Lunch at seven.
Chauncey Robert Hixson traveled to Marietta Tuesday to be with Mrs. Hixson in Osteopathic Hospital following a major operation Monday. Her condition is favorable as her daughters Mrs. O. M. Russell of Catlettsburg Kentucky and Mrs. Helen Bingman of Athens are by her side.
Chauncey Dover star Jack Ley sits second in the state scholastic scoring race with 145 points after a 14-point effort against Middleport last Friday. Wilbur Little leads with 146 after a 25-point spree. Russ Wolfe is third with 189 for Upper Sandusky.
AP dispatch outlines upcoming games as Minnesota’s Big Ten title chase faces Iowa and Wisconsin with emphasis on coaching, player status, and recent results. Notes include Drake and Washington game crowd, Penn State WVU ties, Notre Dame legends, and prep details for Purdue, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana.
The PGA prepares to elect a new president as players threaten a protest against a plan to deduct five percent from tourney purses for expenses. Tom Walsh retires after two years as Chicago leader, opening the race with four leading contenders: Ed Dudley, Alex Cunningham, Frank Sprogell, and Joe Novak.
Len Mancini from New York won a decision over Dave Castilloux of Montreal by points over ten rounds. Frankie Duane from Elizabeth NJ stopped Mickey Lerosa of New York in a 138 pound bout in Jersey City New Jersey.
Morris Brown College of Atlanta meets North Carolina College for Negroes at Durham in the third renewal of the Peach Blossom post season football game to be played December 6 in Columbus Georgia.
The Youghiogheny and Ohio Company, buyer of the Ohio and Pennsylvania Coal Company's deep shaft mine at Neffs, will assume ownership on Sunday.
Columbus hosts the American Bowling Congress tournament with 10 weeks to entry and 5 207 teams registered. The prior record was 6 073 teams set in Detroit in 1940.
Hemlock Grove Farmers Institute at Hemlock Grove Grange Hall drew large crowds for sessions held Saturday and Saturday night. Local residents and visitors including Leota Hawk of Columbus visited with families such as the Midkiffs, Romines, and Bothells.
Don Mc Neill of Oklahoma City and Dorothy May Bundy of California advanced to the final round of the Argentine championships mixed doubles by defeating Analia Aguierre and Enrique Obarrio 6 0 6 0.
In Hattiesburg Mississippi the 37th Division fell 9 to 7 to the 38th Division before about 10 000 fans on Armistice Day. Both teams scored a fourth quarter touchdown and Robert Kanne of Rensselaer Indiana kicked a 30 yard field goal for the 38th.
In Indianapolis Sandor Sza bo of Los Angeles defeated Joe Cox of Kansas City in straight falls. Cox weighed 235 and Sza bo 224, securing the victory in the wrestling bout.
Billy Conn will fight Frankie Hamer in Toledo January 12 as the first of three tuneups in his bid to regain the heavyweight title from Joe Louis, announced by manager Johnny Ray.
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