Joe Louis poised for several title defenses and retirement undefeated
Mitch argues that Joe Louis is unlikely to lose in the next year and could defend his heavyweight crown five or six times before retiring undefeated. He cites Schmeling Pastor Galento Farr Godoy Conn Comiskey as potential challengers with Conn and Comiskey as the main threats, noting Conn must gain weight and experience before a title shot.
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Jack Blackburn
Joe Louis
Louis
Joe
Gene Tunney
Blackburn
Schmeling
Pastor
Galento
Farr
Godoy
Billy Conn
Pat Comiskey
Conn
Bill
Question and trivia Q and A from The Athens Messenger
A quiz excerpt explains blackjack aiming for 21, Babe Ruth’s top pitching win total, and the Dempsey Tunney fight ticket price. It invites readers to mail sports questions to the Sports Service Bureau in Washington, D. C., with a 3 cent stamp for a personal reply.
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Chicago
Sports Service Bureau
The
Athens Messenger
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Louis Facing Soft Opposition While Considering Retirement
The column discusses Joe Louis potentially retiring if easy opponents persist, noting Comiskey’s reportedly weak punching and Louis’s strong defense. It highlights Louis’s financial security and preference for quiet living, fishing, and fried chicken, while mentioning other boxing figures and a news snippet on sports investments and personnel.
Eddie Anderson of Iowa Quitting Holy Cross called a tough decision
The United Press selects Eddie Anderson of Iowa as coach of the week after guiding a short-handed Hawkeyes to key wins including a 7 6 victory over Notre Dame. The former Holy Cross coach, famed for his iron discipline, built a disciplined, high effort squad that upset the Irish.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Eddie Anderson
Iowa
Holy Cross
Chicago
United Press
Notre Dame
Irish
Coupee
Kinnick
Erwin Prasse
Ohio Frosh Scrimmage Set At Ohio Stadium Thursday
Ohio freshmen under Head Coach W H Herbert and Assistant Coach Russ Crane clash Thursday at 3 30 pm in Ohio Stadium. The two yearling squads will showcase linemen and backs with near full varsity style play as they vie for future regular spots.
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Ohio Stadium
W. H. Herbert
Russ Crane
Ohio
Bobcats
Herbert
Crane
Mike Scavo
Toledo
John Clark
Joe Riccardi
Sandusky
Carl Jamison
Ada
Elmer Fireston
Dick Kimbriel
Columpus
Forrest Garey Bucyrus
Louie Andrews
Cambridge
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R. Heinz
C Born
Andrews
RG Kimbriel
Jamison
RT Clark
Elson
RE Bowen
R. Bradford J. Bradford
Fekete
LH Johnson
Raush
RH Stephenson
W.heinz
FB Kelley
Nagle
Bryn
Hartman
Bockus
Higdon
Jack Clark
A. Leadingham
Leppola
G. Leadingham
Frosh
Varsity
Bobcat
Johnstown Still McLemore's Choice By Henry McLemore
Henry McLemore argues for Johnstown as horse of the year, praising his Derby and Belmont wins and speed. He notes Johnstown’s seven track records before Chicago and his breakdown there, but says the quality of wins matters over season length and that Johnstown deserved the top vote.
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Henry McLemore
NEW York
U.P
Bride
Turf and Sport Digest
Baltimore
William Woodward
Belair Stud
Aqueduct
Chicago
Louisville
Charledon
Johnstown
Challedon
Big John
Arlington
D Johnstown
Chesterhill Social Notes and Local Visits
Chesterhill social items report hospital return of Mrs A O Woodyard after surgery with encouraging recovery. Residents move within area to several properties including Muse, Deihl, Harris, Sheets, Tabler. Attendees at district legion meeting in McConnelsville. Prince of Peace contest at Methodist Church won by Mona Mae Ewart. Quarantine lifted for John Patterson amid scarlet fever cases. Public sale planned near Todds and local elderly resident Lydia Chaguill ill. St Louis Cardinals sign Ray Blades to a one year contract for 1940.
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Dennis Tabler
Stockport
W. G. Fawcett
Hattie Kennard
Vernon
Melissa Thomas
Alta Reed
Marian
John Reed
Toledo
Herbert G. Davis
Marvin T. Gifford
Hettie Woodward
Methodist Church
Mona Mae Ewart
J. M. Hoon
Elizabeth Ross
Dale
John Patterson
Marion Township
Albert Rowland
Arthur Embree
Zanesville
Harold Carroll
Gail Snyder
Cleveland
W. M. Snyder
Lillian Todd
Ethel Millner
Todds
Lydia Ann Chaguill
Alice Nickols
Juanita
Nickols
Bundy
Columbus
Midwest football feature tilts edge rated by Ohio State and peers
Ohio State is favored to share the Big Ten title as Don Scott Jim Strausbaugh and Jim Langhurst power the Buckeyes offense. Illinois relies on Jimmy Smith while Zuppke targets a big Illini win. Minnesota and Iowa face a toss up with Minnesota leaning on breaks and Iowa on strong defense. Notre Dame hosts Northwestern after lessons in quarterbacking. Purdue battles Wisconsin as Indiana meets Michigan State. Michigan meets Pennsylvania with Harmon and Kramer supported by Eveshkevsi on handling injuries. Oberlin visits Chicago aiming for payoff.
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Ohio State
Minnesota
Notre Dame
Midwest
Perior
Don Scott
Jim Strausbaugh
Jim Langhurst
Illini
Jimmy Smith
Michigan
Wisconsin
Zup
Illinois
Francis Schmidt
Iowa
Northwestern
South Bend
Ind
Bill DeCorrevont
Purdue
Badgers
George Paskvan
Don Clawson
Indiana
Michigan State
Oberlin
Chicago
Chauncey Alumni Plan Holiday Dance at Mayfair
Chauncey DOVER Alumni Association has set the annual home coming and Thanksgiving dance for Thursday November 23 from 9 p m to 1 a m at the Mayfair near Chauncey Ozzie Osborne’s band will play Virginia McQuade leads publicity and dance hall decor is by Jack Smith and Mary Ferrer A Chauncey high boys versus Alurgni basketball game is scheduled at 7 30 p m on Wednesday November 22 in the high school gymnasium.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover Alumni Association
Mayfair
Ozzie Osborne
Virginia McQuade
Jack Smith
Mary Ferrer
Chauncey High
Alurgni
Church of God Revival Ends Friday Night in Chauncey
Revival services at the Church of God in Chauncey run through Friday night with Rev. P. B. Turner of Indianapolis preaching nightly at 7 30. Rev. Clarence Way leads the regular pastorate, John Marshall directs congregational singing, Margaret Marshall at the piano, and special music is featured.
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Chauncey
Church of God In
P. B. Turner
Indianapolis
Clarence Way
John Marshall
Margaret Marshall
Condition Unimproved in Chauncey Miss Rachael Lowery
Rachael Lowery of Chauncey remains seriously ill in a Columbus hospital. She is a sister of Mrs. William Cunningham and Mrs. B E Carter.
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Chauncey
Rachael Lowery
Columbus
William Cunningham
B E. Carter
Mrs Christine Brown Announces Choir Rehearsal Thursday
Christine Brown director of the Church of Christ choir announces a rehearsal Thursday at 7 p.m. at the church for the Thanksgiving praise service.
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Chauncey
Christine Brown
Church of Christ Choir
Parish Minister Leads Millfield Church Night
Chauncey Rev Gilbert Courtney led Millfield Church of Christ Monday night in hymns devotions and a short talk. Reports from various groups were shared followed by a social hour with sandwiches cookies and coffee served by church women.
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Chauncey
Millfield
Taylor Ridge Church Plans Special Thanksgiving Night Program
Chauncey readers are told the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ will hold a monthly church night Thursday with a devotional, reports, and a social hour with refreshments. Plans will be completed for the Thanksgiving service and all members are urged to attend.
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Chauncey
Taylor Ridge
Party at the Chauncey home in Millfield Sunday
Chauncey Virginia and Frederica Theisen hosted a social at their Millfield residence Sunday night attended by Richard Powell Jean Russell Gordon Mingus Betty Alfody Charles Alfody Russell Johnson Mary Lee Blower and Virginia and Frederica Theisen.
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Virginia
Frederica Theisen
Millfield
Richard Powell
Jean Russell
Gordon Mingus
Betty Alfody
Charles Alfody
Russell Johnson
Mary Lee Blower
Virginia and
Chauncey Council Sets Special Meeting Tonight
Mayor W. D. Hines announces Chauncey Council will meet at 7 PM in the mayor's office at the city building to discuss urgent town matters.
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Chauncey
W. D. Hines
Martha Bible Class to Meet at Millfield Church
Mrs. Jessie Fulton hosts the Martha Bible Class Friday night for the November meeting at Millfield Church of Christ with Mrs. Viola Howard leading.
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Chauncey
Jessie Fulton
Martha Bible Class
Millfield Church of Christ
Viola Howard
PGA Elects New Leader Today
Delegates at the 23rd annual PGA convention in Chicago elect a new president and officers. The vacancy follows the resignation of George Jacobus who led the association for six years. Mentioned candidates include Ed Dudley of Philadelphia and Tom Walsh of Chicago.
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PGA
Chicago
U.P
The
Professional Golfers Association
George Jacobus
Ed Dudley
Philadelphia
Tom Walsh
Plans to settle possible three way tie in pro grid loop
President Carl Storck outlined a plan for a potential three way tiebreaker among Green Bay Packers Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears for the Western championship. The process would involve drawing lots to determine first game and byes with tie games decided by the president and playoff dates set for December 10 onward.
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Dayton
Carl Storck
National Professional Football League
Green Bay Packers
Detroit Lions
Chicago Bears
Storck
Packers
Lions
Bears
Cubs Name George Uhle as 1940 Pitching Coach
Chicago manager Leo Hartnett announced the selection of former major league pitcher George Uhle as pitching coach for the 1940 Cubs. Uhle brings veteran experience to the Chicago staff as the club prepares for the upcoming season.
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Ind
U.P
Wes Griffin
Indianapolis Indians
Leo Miller
Chicago
A.R
Leo “Gabby” Hartnett
Chicago Cubs
George Uhle
Fordham Holy Cross Standout Teams in East Football
Fordham and Holy Cross emerge as top eastern teams as the season nears close. Cornell and Duquesne remain undefeated but face doubts about strength amid tough recent results. Key matchups include Fordham versus St Marys and Holy Cross versus Carnegie Tech with other games listed.
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Fordham
Holy Cross
East
Carnegie Tech
Cornell
Ithacans
Columbia
Colgate
Duquesne
Manhattan
North Carolina State
Alabama
Tulane
Pitt
Rice
Indiana
St. Mary's
Crusaders
Skibos
New York
Penn
Michigan
Nebraska
Catholic U
Washington
New Orleans
Dartmouth
Princeton
Georgetown
Giants to Play Night Baseball in 1940 at Polo Grounds
The New York Giants abandon curfew law and lease lights from Westinghouse to stage seven after dark games at home in 1940. Floodlit play joins Reds Phillies Dodgers and Giants as early adopters in a 49 night games across 308 with road dates possible against clubs with lights.
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Upe
New York Giants
Polo Grounds
Manhattan Park
Giants
Westinghouse Electric Supply Company
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Reds
Phillies
Dodgers
Indians
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St. Louis Cardinals
Bob Zuppke
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Church of God Revival
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