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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1940

Page

8

Ohio Bobcats Face Dayton Test After Reserve Loss

Ohio University eyes a clash with the Dayton Flyers as they seek a rebound after a 20 12 defeat to Western Reserve. Coach and players focus on Moran and Dayton's aerial attack while maintaining a one game at a time mindset.

Ohio University Western Reserve Bobcats University of Dayton Flyers Flyers Xavier Red Cats Dayton Ohio Bobcat Stadium Bill Moran Flyer Moran Wichita Marshall Reserve Miami Cincinnati Transylvania Musketeers Redskins

WEEE Women’s Duckpin League Needle Club Meet

Mrs Kathryn Mc Daniel hosts the Needle Club gathering at her Circle Hill home. The meeting marks a social event for WEEE Women’s Duckpin League members as they exchange patterns and refreshments.

Weee Women’s Needle Club Chauncey Kathryn McDaniel Circle Hill

Stanford Quarterback Bids for All American Honors

Stanford quarterback Frankie Albert leads bid for All America after starring against Washington. Texas A M back John Kimbrough and Michigan’s Tommy Harmon also prominent, with Bruce Smith of Minnesota turning heads in 80 yard touchdown run. Richmond’s Art Jones shines in upset over North Carolina.

John Kimbrough Texas A Norm Standlee Southern Methodist John Mustangs Tommy Harmon Michigan Minnesota Bruce Smith Jimmy Nelson Alabama Tulane Jimmy Greenwave Charlie O'Rourke Boston College Dick McGowen Lloyd Cheatham

Thomas and Walker Battle to Draw in Columbus Heavyweight Bout

Otis Thomas of Chicago and unbeaten Jack Buddy Walker fought to a 10 round draw before 3817 fans in Columbus. Referee Matt Brock scored three rounds for each and four even. Thomas weighed 199 pounds and Walker 193. Walker’s only prior defeat came in 31 fights, while a rematch with Patsy Perroni failed to materialize.

Columbus Otis Thomas Chicago Jack Buddy) Walker Thomas Ohio Matt Brock Cleveland Walker Patsy Perroni Canton

Revival To Continue At M E Church Services

Revival services continue this week at the M E Church conducted by Rev C E Palmer. Services are held each night at 7 30.

M. E C. E. Palmer

Chauncey Word War Veteran Seeks Treatment at Dayton Hospital

Chauncey Mullins a World War II veteran has entered the Veterans Hospital in Dayton for medical treatment.

Chauncey Clarence Mullins Veterans Hospital Dayton

Peckinpaugh Named Manager of Cleveland Indians for 2nd Term

Cleveland Indians appoint Roger Peckinpaugh to a two year managerial term in a season aiming for a pennant. He vows full control with front office only assisting when asked and oversees spring training in Florida before a March trip to Cuba for three games against the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Cleveland Roger Peckinpaugh Cleveland Indians Cuba Indians United States Peckinpaugh Oscar Vitt Fort Myers Fla C. C. Slapnicka Brooklyn Dodgers Alva Bradley Bradley Peck

Breezing Along with Briet, New York Sports Gossip Column

A montage of sports gossip and notes from Henry Armstrong to Don Budge and beyond. Snappy tidbits touch on boxing, football, golf, baseball, and humor about figures like Zivic, Davis, Hogan, and Owen.

New York Henry Armstrong Tennessee Don Budge Carl Snavely Dick Harlow Fritzie Zivic al Davis

McCormick Named NL Most Valuable Player for 1940

Frank McCormick of the Cincinnati Reds wins the National League most valuable player award for 1940. He hit .309 with 127 RBIs and led at first base in defense and doubles, boosting Cincinnati to another pennant run.

NEW York Frank McCormick Cincinnati Reds Baseball Writers’ Association of America Reds Johnny Mize St. Louis Cardinals McCormick Cincinnati Sporting News Ernie Lombardi Bucky Walters

Fight Results From New York and Jersey City

In New York Everett Right Mire won a points decision over Joey Fontana in a 131 pound bout. In Jersey City Billy Beauhard and Mike Piskin fought to an eight round draw at 144 and 147 pounds respectively.

New York Everett Rightmire Sioux City Joey Fontana Brooklyn Jersey City N. J Billy Beauhard Mike Piskin Freehold Drew

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