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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1941

Page

13

Northwestern, Notre Dame Face Tough Test In Evanston

In Chicago Northwestern and Notre Dame prepare for a bruising clash as Lynn Waldorf must tighten defense to stop Angelo Bertelli while Otto Graham leads Northwestern. The article also surveys picks across major games including Iowa at Minnesota and Michigan State at Temple.

Chicago Lynn Waldorf Northwestern Notre Dame Evanston Angelo Bortolo Bertelli Wildcats Navy Baltimore Indiana Irish Army Celts Waldorf Otto Graham Don Clawson Bill DeCorrevont Graham Bernie Bierman Minnesota Iowa Gophers Bruce Smith Herman Frickey Nebraska Michigan Towa Eddie Anderson Hawkeyes Tommy Farmer Bill Green Missouri Oklahoma Jack Jacobs Tigers

Athens Star in Narrow Win Over Santa Clara in League

State wins a tight decision as Santa Clara tops Wyoming in women’s league results. Brigham Young favored to stay ahead of Colorado and Denver, while Utah’s slate includes Colorado Mines. A casual observer offers humorous notes on predictions and future seers.

Santa Clara Wyoming Saint Mary’s Pitt Ford Ham Brigham Young Ronsider Colorado Denver Utah

Hocking Valley honors Crabby and Southworth tonight

A 6:30 p.m. testimonial dinner in Nelsonville honors Este Crabb and Billy Southworth. Guests include Gabe Paul, Jack McAllister, Hank Gowdy, Mel Harder, and Ohio University coaches. Dr. W. H. Hyde toasts, with baseball movies to follow after dinner.

Hocking Valley Billy Southworth Este Crabtree Christian Church Nelsonville Southworth St. Louis Cardinals Crabby Billy Gabe Paul Cincinnati Reds Jack McAllister Boston Braves Bob Kline Minneapolis Millers Nick Cullop Asheville N. C Cardinal Hank Gowdy Cincinnati Owen Sheetz Louisville Mel Harder Cleveland Indians Fred Hunter Boston Red Sox Larry “Red” Newman George Williams West High Columbus Don Greider Glouster Harry Lackey Athens Tom Bender Logan George Abraham Carl Campbell W. H. Hyde

McAfee Set for Two NFL Scoring and Rushing Titles

Chicago Bears star George McAfee moved up to fourth in rushing and within 11 points of Don Hutson in scoring as he contributed a touchdown and 65 total yards against Cleveland. The Bears’ strong ground game boosted Osmanski to fifth, while Isbell and Hutson led Green Bay in passing and receiving respectively.

Chicago George McAfee Cleveland Chicago Bears Green Bay Don Hutson Bears Bill Osmanski Pug Manders Brooklyn Ga'd Ave Manders Filehock Wash Hinkle McAfee Chi Osmanski Cecil Isbell Hutson Sammy Baugh Isbell Ward Cuff New York Clark Hinkle

Shade Quints Meet Greens Run In Friday Night Tilt

Shade High School hosts Greens Run Friday night at the Shade Gym with a 7:30 start. The 1941 42 schedule lists games against Troy, Tuppers Plains, New Marshfield, Pomeroy, Greens Run, Ames Bern, Rome, The Plains, Albany, Buchtel, New Marshfield again, and Bucitel among others.

Shade High Greens Shade Navy Troy Tuppers Plains New Marshfield Pomeroy Greens Run Ames-Bern Rome the Plains Albany Buchtel Bucitel

DiMaggio Camilli raises hinted amid sports notes

Fullerton’s sports roundup notes DiMaggio may seek a larger salary amid Yankee payroll talks while Camilli’s value draws doubt from Brooklyn. The column weaves in a Texas Baylor tale, service team schedules, and athlete anecdotes from Fort Monmouth Fort Knox to Saratoga Springs.

Alsab Resting After Walden Victory in Baltimore

Alsab ends on a high note after a hard win in the Walden handicap at Pimlico. The two year old champion will rest in Kentucky before Florida training for the three year old season. He capped a 10 straight wins by a neck over Bless Me and Fair Call, boosting earnings to $110,600 from 15 wins in 22 starts.

Jimmy Nelson Alabama Georgia Tech Duke North Carolina Tar Heels Clemson Wake Forest Louisiana State Auburn Georgetown Mississippi North Carolina State Bos Zuppke Illinois Paul Brown Buckeyes Columbus Ohio State Wisconsin Purdue Madison Badgers Kansas State Nebraska South Carolina Kansas Pittsburgh Andy Tomasic Temple Michigan State Texas Texas Christian Texas A Rice Southern Methodist Arkansas Billy Sewell Stanford Clark Shaughnessy Washington State California Oregon State Baltimore Alsab Pimlico Kentucky Blue Grass Albert Sabath Lexington Sarge Swenke Florida Col. E. R. Bradley Bless Me Mill River Fair Call

Ed Dudley New PGA President

Ed Dudley, 39, star pro at Broadmoor CC in Colorado Springs and three time Ryder Cup member, was chosen to succeed Tom Walsh as president of the Professional Golfers Association.

Chicago Ed Dudley Professional Golfers Association PGA Dudley Broadmoor Country Club Colorado Springs Tom Walsh

Bobcat Freshmen To Meet Wesleyan Yearlings Friday

Ohio University frosh prepare for a return clash with Ohio Wesleyan yearlings at Ohio Stadium Friday at 3 30. The 7 0 victory in the previous meeting is noted with Cross replacing Stephan at left halfback in the starting lineup.

Bobcat Wesleyan Ohio University O. U Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Stadium Pala Ut Eine Ware Ohio Frosh Bobcats Cross Stephan

Chester Opens At Jacksonville to Start Basketball Season

Chester High School begins its basketball season on Wednesday November 19 at Chester facing Jacksonville Trimble from Athens County Varsity and reserves games are planned The schedule lists games at home and away against teams including Rutland Racine Wahama Tuppers Plains Albany Belpre Harrisonville and Coolville through February 20.

Chester High School Chester Jacksonville-Trimble Athens County Rutland Coolville Racine Wahama Tuppers Plains Albany Harrisonville Belpre

Dexter Social And Personal Highlights

Dexter residents list visitors and guests including Mr and Mrs John Weaver Mr and Mrs W R Amos and Mr and Mrs Ward Nicholson. Names from nearby towns visit family and attend weekend gatherings and house moves are noted along with local carpentry work and visits from Albany Akron Columbus and Dunbar WV.

Nelson Sauer Mildred Braley Smith A. Martin James S. Martin Columbus Larry Underwood Margaret Davis Indiana G. B. Davis Floyd Dunfee S. C. Cook Norma Gillogly Albany Ella Nelson Ward Saxton Dunbar W. Va Elmer Dent Charleston Lewis Saxton W. R. Amos Keith Weaver Russell Musser Springfield Howard Folden F. C. Folden Glen McClure Akron

Ohio seeks federal approval for seed stock project across state

Ohio conservation aims to create seed stock areas to grow cover and food for wildlife. The plan, funded at 21,600 dollars with Pittman Robertson refunds, covers two to 25 acre tracts near shooting ranges and may include farm ponds and planted wildlife species. Don Waters says every county and eventually every township will be included, with land posted for hunting by permit and possible fruit or nut crops for farmers. Legal possession limits for game remain through March 1.

Columbus State Conservation Division Ohio The Conservation Commission Don Waters Waters

Louis Baer Bout for Navy Relief Charity Fight

New York reports a 15 round title bout between Joe Louis and Buddy Baer set for January 9 at Madison Square Garden. Proceeds go to the New York auxiliary of the Navy Relief Society with Louis contributing only his expenses. The match is arranged by Mike Jacobs and authorized by Rear Admiral Andrew.

New York Joe Louis Army Navy Buddy Baer Madison Square Garden Navy Relief Society Louis Adolphus Andrews Third Naval District North Atlantic Naval Coastal Frontier Mike Jacobs Ancil Hoffman Baer Sacramento Calif Buddy Madcap Maxie Washington Arthur Donovan

Foxhunters Futurity Race Results Sighted In Huntsville

In the 21st annual chase futurity for all age champions the J A Rog ers horse owned by Dr. B J Allison of Oak Hill Ohio placed sixth. The winner was Helen K owned by Albert A Krueger of Metropolis Illinois.

Huntsville Ala Rogers J B. J. Allison Oak Hill National Foxhunters’ Association Helen K Albert A. Krueger Metropolis

Evans Sparr pointer runner in Kentucky field trials

In Glasgow Kentucky the white and black pointer Texas Keynote Hank owned by Evans and Sparr of Warren finished third in the all age division of the Kentucky consolidated field trials held yesterday.

Glasgow Texas Hank Evans and Sparr Warren Kentucky Consolidated

Bulldogs Begin 1941 42 Basketball Camp With Many Candidates

Forty candidates show for Athens High practice as Harry Lackey starts building the 1941 42 Bulldog varsity. John Finsterwald anchors the squad with six players from last year’s second team and eight reserves competing alongside a transfer from class B along with 20 plus newcomers from eighth and ninth grades. Practice continues nightly as the coach shapes the roster for the December 5 non league opener against McArthur in the High School Gym.

Athens High Harry Lackey Athens McArthur Generals Lackey John Finsterwald Finsterwald Walton Hutchison Worley Sprague Bobo Jones Paul Maynard Hollister MacKinnon Chappelear Mills Gall Baker Mulligan

Wrestling Results Philadelphia Disqualification Upset

Bobby RPruns of Chicago defeated the Swedish Angel in a match decided by disqualification at 25 minutes 42 seconds. The result comes from Philadelphia wrestling results with both wrestlers listed and the final ruling noted.

Philadelphia Bobby Rpruns Chicago Angel

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