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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1940

Page

12

Quarterbacks Club Aims to Inform Buckeye Fans in Columbus

Don Peden spoke at Bob Hooey’s Quarterbacks Club in Columbus sharing stories from his Illinois days and the 1921 pass play against Ohio State. Sid Gillman outlined Illinois’ attack while Coach Francis Schmidt reviewed the Minnesota Michigan game for Buckeye followers.

Bob Hooey Columbus Don Peden Ohio State Bucks Francis Schmidt Brife Sid Gillman Illinois Champaign Don Ilinois Harley Tilini State Larry Walquist Bob Zuppke Illini Zup Ohio U Peden Carlisle Collings Mike Hagely Henry Corradini Kermit Blosser

Wrestling Results: Steele Defeats Dusek in St. Louis

Ray Steele weighing 220 pounds from St. Louis defeated Ernie Dusek 235 pounds from Omaha in a 39 44 match in St. Louis.

ST. Louis Ray Steele Ernie Dusek Omaha

Bobcats Set to Face Dayton Flyers in Weekend Tilt

Ohio University Bobcats visit the Dayton Flyers at Gem City seeking to halt Dayton’s five game win streak. John Fekete returns from knee injury as key question mark for the Bobcats while Dayton leans on Bill Moran Leo Farber and Joe Quinn in a pass heavy attack.

Western Reserve Ohio University Bobcats Flyers University of Dayton Gem City Artillery Cleveland Wichita Marshall College Red Cats Miami Harry Banjan Transylvania Cincinnati Xavier Ohio Dayton Bill Moran Leo Farber Joe Quinn John Fekete Western Michigan Fekete Findlay Danny Risaliti

BC Eagles Top Georgetown In Football Showdown

Boston College improved to 5 7 after defeating Georgetown 5 7 in Saturday's headliner. The column also notes Broadway engagement for La Marple and various sports gossip from boxing to golf including Hank Greenberg Frank MCormick and Byron Nelson receiving honors.

NEW York Boston College Georgetown la Marple Warble Yanks Giants Hank Greenberg Frank M'Cormick Bronx Jimmy Wilson Cubs Ed Oliver

Notre Dame coach and rival jab in one minute interview

In a rapid roundtable, Frank Leahy credits Harry Mehre's Mississippi squad as the best Notre Dame team since 1929, while Mehre counters Leahy's boast. Gabby Hartnett remarks Idaho’s scoring drought, and a scout misses an Eastern Oregon College of Education beat by 24 hours. Lewis Burton notes the Heisman poll centers on Harmon as likely winner.

Frank Leahy Harry Mehre Mississippi Notre Dame Leahy Gabby Hartnett Idaho VI Eastern Oregon College of Education

Cubs weighing Hartnett successor with Wilson and Meyer

Chicago decisions loom after Gabby Hartnett's firing. Rumors center on Jim Wilson, Billy Meyer, with Wrigley noting contract status and talks ongoing before the December winter meetings. Observers cite Wilson’s Reds glory and Meyer's Yankee clearance as factors.

Chicago Gabby Hartnett Cub Jimmy Wilson Billy Meyer Hartnett Cubs P. K. Wrigley

Wilson Not Candidate But He'd Take the Job

Cincinnati reports say Jimmy Wilson, star Reds figure and former Phillies manager, could be Chicago Cubs candidate. Cubs GM Warren Giles praises Wilson, though Wilson says he is not bidding and is happy with Cincinnati. Wilson notes Cubs likely already chose a successor and would consider the role if approached.

Jimmy Wilson Cincinnati Reds Cubs Wrigley Wilson Billy Meyer Kansas City New York Yankees Hartnett Cincinnati Chicago Cub Phil Wrigley Reds Jimmy Warren C. Giles Giles Chicago Philadelphia Phillies Bucky Walters Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Gabby Hartnett

Portsmouth Waite to Play Buckeye Bowl Charity Game

Portsmouth High School will meet Waite High in Toledo for a post season charity game on the Buckeye Bowl date. The teams, both 8 1 this season, aim to avenge past losses and cap a stretch of Thanksgiving tilts with a high profile clash in Toledo. George Pearsall and Jack Mollenkopf voiced mutual excitement about the matchup.

Portsmouth Portsmouth High School Navy Toledo Waite Columbus Toledo Paul Jenkins Waite George Pearsall Kenneth Jack) Mollenkopf Durham N. C Massillon

Portland Social Notes Highlight Church Event and Visits

Dr. Dittmann of Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati spoke at Portland Methodist Church with Mrs. Margaret Neuman singing a solo. Epworth League plans a party at the church on Thursday evening November 14. Several Portland residents visited relatives and friends over the weekend including the Swans, Prices, and Koelsch. Ralph Chapman and Ernest Grimm purchased the Schaffer farm in Portland.

Portland Dittmann Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati Portland Methodist Church Margaret Neuman Epworth League Bertha Young Barberton Eva Blosser Harry Price Pittsburgh Anne Price Ralph Chapman Ernest Grimm Letart Falls Marvin Swan Mary Jo Swan Columbus Harry Swan Maxine Price Clarence Price Edward Price Beryl Faye Worthington Francis Worthington Mable Ann Cox Joe Cox Herman Koelsch

Duckpin Loop Holds Social Visits Across Cities

Last week a series of social visits occurred as Business-Professional Women's Duckpin Loop members spent time at relatives and friends. Bill Hall visited Ravenswood with his wife, Walter Koelsch hosted in Huntington, Charles Meeks visited Payton City, Lawrence Ward stayed in Hartford, and James Jiiden returned to spend the weekend with his wife in Jeffersonburg.

Walter Koelsch Huntington Bill Hall Ravenswood Charles Meeks Payton City Anne Price Lawrence Ward Hartford James Jiiden Jeffersonburg

Richardson rises to lead nation in ground gainers

Jimmy Richardson of Marquette soars from 12th to first among ground gainers after a 175 rushing and 183 passing yard effort against Manhattan. He totals 1 055 rushing yards in six games, with 358 yards in the latest contest, though Marquette lost 45 41.

Jimmy Richardson Marquette Seattle Milwaukee Marquette University Manhattan Amer Ican Football Statistical Bureau Richardson Johnny

S E League Standings And Non League Games Note

S E League standings show Athens 48 over Nelsonville 6 and Gallipolis 31 over Wellston 20 plus Logan 41 over Middleport 6. Non league games listed for Nov 15 include Lancaster at Logan and Pomeroy at Pt Pleasant with Middleport Field hosting at 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Day matches include Jackson at Wellston and Pomeroy at Middleport.

Athens Nelsonville Jackson Pomeroy Gallipolis Wellston Logan Middleport Lancaster Pt. Pleasant Middleport Field Lo A Pomeroy Eaewwne Wellston --Seee

Zaleski and Ross-Hocking Forest Hunting Regulations Set

State officials announce hunting rules for Zaleski and Ross-Hocking Forests rabbit and ruffed grouse may be hunted Nov 15 to 30 with public lands open. Hunters must check in and out at three and two stations respectively, carry a special permit, and hunt 6 am to 6 pm with gun and shell limits. No fees. Special game protectors will aid enforcement.

Zaleski Ross-Hocking Division of Conservation Division of Forestry Zaleski Forest Fred Spay Lake Hope James O'Leary Ebert Oreton Ross-Hocking Forest Jimtown Tucson

Scouts Meet at Rachelmacher Park

Logan Boy Scout Troop 99 met Tuesday evening at Rachelmacher Park. Raven Patrol led opening ceremonies, Flaming Arrow Patrol ran games and refreshments, James Horwell led the group singing, Two Wheeler Patrol oversaw closing ceremonies with taps by Jack Wolfe.

Logan Boy Scout Rachelmacher Park Raven Flaming Arrow Patrol James Horwell Two Wheeler Patrol Jack Wolfe

Return of Injured Stars Girds Flyers for Bobcats Clash

Dayton prepares for Ohio U battle as four regulars return from injury including quarterback Leo Farber and backs Jim Fenton Bill Kiisley and Erv Pangallo. Moran leads Dayton with five touchdowns and a three threat offense aims to upset Don Peden’s Bobcats.

Bobcats Ave Flyers Western Reserve Cincinnati U Miami Transylvania Woody Dryden Howie Landsdowne Jim Fiorita Joe Quinn Quinn Joe Paluzzi Cincinnati Xavier Fiorita Dryden Lansdowne Harry Baujan Ohio U Flyer Leo Farber Gene Westendorf Farber Westendorf Dayton Erv Pangallo Bill Kiis

Fight Results Oakland and Philadelphia

Tony Olivera from Oakland stopped Black Joe in the seventh round. Jimmy Tygh from Philadelphia outpointed Carl Guggino in Hartford in ten rounds.

Oakland Cal Tony Olivera Black Joe Philippines Philadelphia Jimmy Tygh Carl Red) Guggino Hartford Conn

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