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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1940

Page

8

Weather Likely Forces Muddy Dayton Game Spotlight Bobcats

Ohio University and Dayton clash as snow blankets the field. mud favors the Bobcats with a power grounded attack led by Jimmy Snyder and a possible return of John Fekete at quarterback boosting a bruising ground game.

Ohio University University of Dayton Flyers Bobcats Xavier Bobcat Jimmy Snyder Fred Bancroft Joe Rufus Bill John Fekete Fekete Danny Risaliti

New Cubs General Manager Gallagher Named

James T Gallagher named general manager of the Chicago Cubs by President Phil Wrigley. Boots Weber resigns as treasurer and William L Veeck named to succeed him with Weber remaining as vice president advisory. Hartnett dismissed after 19 years as catcher and manager.

Chicago James T. Gallagher Chicago Herald American Chicago Cubs Phil K. Wrigley Cub Charles Boots) Weber William L. Veeck Weber Gallagher Veeck Lorain University of Notre Dame South Bend Ind Gabby Hartnett Atlanta Hartnett Cubs

Barker Picks Michigan and Georgetown in Feature Tilts

In a weekly college football round of predictions Barker names Michigan over Northwestern and Georgetown over Boston College, with numerous other matchups flagged. The piece cites uncertain conditions for Tom Harmon and leans on coin toss luck for several selections.

Barker Michigan Georgetown NEW York Northwestern Tommy Harmon Boston College United Forces Minnesota Purdue Gophers RICE Texas A Stanford Oregon North Carolina DUKE Carolina Dartmouth Cornell PITT Nebraska Notre Dame IOWA Georgia Tech Alabama Tech Tennessee Virginia Southern Methodist Arkansas Baylor Tulsa Texas Christian TEXAS Washington Southern Fritzie Zivic al Davis Davis Vicky Edwards Mississippi Delta Tulane Beantown Dick Weber Syracuse Toledo

Breezing with Briez The Sports Gossip Column

Eddie Briez notes rumors and quick takes on football and basketball events. Mentions Davey OBrien quitting pro football for the FBI, Gabby Hartnett possibly joining the Giants, Vic Hanson pursued by an eastern university, and other near rumors with quick bets and quirky asides.

Eddie Brietz New York Davey O’brien FBI Gabby Hartnett Giants Boss Farmer Jersey City Joe Engel Brooklyn Eastern University Vic Hanson Syracuse

Thanksgiving Meeting and Dinner Planned in Burlingham

The eighth annual Thanksgiving all day meeting and basket dinner of the PA of JC will be held on November 21 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B F Barnhill in Burlingham.

Burlingham PA of B. F. Barnhill

Northwestern Michigan tilt decides undisputed title

Northwestern and Michigan, both coming off single losses to Minnesota, clash in Ann Arbor before 85000. A Michigan win leaves Minnesota undefeated in two remaining games. a Northwestern victory could force a shared title if Minnesota falters. Ohio State aims for conference win at Illinois as Notre Dame and Iowa feature elsewhere.

Harry Martinez New Orleans Iowa Notre Dame Biff Jones Nebraska Cornhuskers Northwestern Michigan Minnesota Chicago Golden Gophers Ann Arbor Mich Northwestern Michigan Purdue Wisconsin Wildcats Gophers Mike Eyelene Indiana Darkhorse Ohio State Illinois Bob Zuppke Tilini Irish Hawkeyes Army Navy

Prohibition Law Locks Afghans in Six-Year Prison Term

Afghanistan enforces a sweeping ban on liquor with punishment up to six years imprisonment without trial for possession or provision of alcohol. authorities emphasize harsh enforcement as the world’s strictest prohibition.

Afghanistan

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