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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1941

Page

7

Four Major Teams Have Clean Slates

The article lists top college football rivals with unbeaten records as of the 1941 season including Minnesota, Duke, Texas A M, and Duquesne, and previews upcoming games among Yale, Harvard, Notre Dame, Army, Navy, Ohio State, Michigan, Wisconsin, and others with key matchups and outcomes noted.

Yale Harvard Cambridge Southern California Notre Dame Ohio State Michigan Kansas Wisconsin Minnesota Duke North Carolina State Duquesne Mississippi State

Logan bowlers set high mark on new Mon Cook lanes

Logan bowlers began rolling on the fresh Mon Cook alleys. Larry Schorr, a veteran bowler, smashed a 251 Friday night to establish a new high score since the lanes opened two weeks ago.

Logan Mon Cook Place Larry Schorr

Quarterbacks Wind-Up Tonight at Elks Club

The Messenger reports the Monday Night Quarterbacks Club season finale at 7 15 at the Elks Club. Don Peden will preview Thursday’s game with Dayton replacing the usual review. A Dayton scouting report and last year’s film at Gem City follow, with banquet plans for the Bobcat gridiron squad discussed beforehand.

the Messenger Elks’ Club Bobcats Don Peden Dayton Gem City

Scores From Around the Nation Football Evening Results

Scores list shows Loyola 382 Creighton 7 and many other games including Portland 37 Gonzaga 0 Santa Clara 35 St. Marys 18 Scranton 7 Niagara 7 Providence 20 LaSalle 7 plus late games Carleton 18 Cornell 16 Bethel 44 Emporia 0 Luther 23 Upper Iowa 7 S D State 19 N D State 0 and more.

Loyola Creighton Portland Gonzaga Santa Clara St. Mary's Scranton Niagara Providence LaSalle St. Norbert Loras N. M. Highlands Regis Mainer Wiley Villanova Detroit Carleton Cornell Bethel College of Emporia Luther Upper Iowa S. D. State N. D. State Pittsburg Kans Augustana Sioux Falls Aurora McKendree Okla City U Sterling Franklin Evansville

Fullerton's Roundup highlights and odds in sports chatter

The column surveys bowl talk with possible teams Duke Duquesne and the Texas Aggies as contenders and Colorado College eyed for Sun Bowl. It notes Jedge Landis and Clark Griffith birthdays, warns against rule crackdowns, and comments on boxing water spray at MSG and oxygen in the Garden ring.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Duke Duquesne Texas Aggies Colorado College Jedge Landis Clark Griffith Griff Gus Falzer Newark N. J Madison Square Garden Gus Lesnevich Tami Mauriello Arnold P. Muehl Granville Iowa

Bulls Retain Championship in AFL Clash

Columbus Bulls clinched their third consecutive AFL title by tying the Cincinnati Bengals 7 to 7, finishing the season five wins one loss and two ties. The New York Americans trail with four wins, two losses, one tie and one game remaining. Bucklew announced an exhibition date with the Americans in Columbus. Milwaukee Chiefs routed Buffalo Bisons 41 to 14.

Columbus Phil Bucklew Columbus Bulls Bulls Cincinnati Bengals New York Americans Buffalo New York Bucklew

Case-Reserve Tilt Tops Thanksgiving Day Grid Card

Case College faces Western Reserve in a key Thanksgiving tilt as unbeaten Case hosts the Red Cats in Cleveland. Also on the card Denison meets Wittenberg, John Carroll plays Akron, Wayne travels to Bowling Green, Dayton meets Ohio University, Miami visits Cincinnati, Providence faces Xavier, Rio Grande vs Bluefield, and West Virginia State meets Wilberforce in Detroit. Ohio State at Michigan highlights Saturday’s slate with three more posturing games to follow before season finale.

Columbus Beach Riders Case Western Reserve Cleveland Red Cats Reserve Denison-Wittenberg Springfield Ohio John Carroll Akron Wayne Mich Bowling Green Dayton Ohio University Miam Cincinnati Providence R.I Xavier Rio Grande Bluefieldd West Virginia State Wilberforce Detroit Ohio State Ann Arbor Michigan Toledo Peoria Ill Bradley Tech Ohio Wesleyan Michigan State East Lansing Lane Jefferson Barracks Georgetown

Athens City A Bowling League Brief Note

In Athens City, the A Bowling League reports a brief item. The text notes a small segment of Alaska remains under snow and ice, reflecting a regional remark rather than league action.

Athens City Alaska

Dover Seniors To Present Play At School On Tuesday

Chauncey Dover high school seniors present the three act drama Goin Modern in the auditorium Tuesday night November 18 at 8 oclock directed by Ruth Fiske. The Chauncey Dover High School Orchestra conducted by Harry McMahen performs between acts. Prominent cast members include Julia Zozma Stewart Robinette Glenn Russell Vera Werner and others. Ticket sales are satisfactory and a large attendance is expected.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Ruth Fiske Harry McMahen Julia Zozma Stewart Robinette Glenn Russell Vera Werner Carl Legg Mary Spurgeon Carol Cline Arthur Chiki Lucy Lehman Paul McKinney Juanita Blackford

Funeral attendance from Millfield district in Athens

Mr and Mrs F E Boudinet Mrs Edith McDaniel and Mrs Mabel Mingus of Millfield were among locals who attended the funeral of L W Kelley in Athens on Saturday.

Chauncey W. C. Mingus F. E. Boudinet Edith McDaniel Mabel Mingus Millfield Athens L. W. Kelley

Blind Evangelist Is Heard at Chauncey

Reverend Harry Fagan of Shelby, a blind evangelist and skilled pianist, accordionist, and singer, spoke at Chauncey Methodist Church and entertained with hymns and secular songs after the sermon. He and his wife, who also sings, begin nightly evangelistic services at Trimble M E Church and will be hosted by Reverend Charles F. Palmer and his wife.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church Harry Fagan Shelby Fagan Trimble M. E Charles FE. Palmer Rev Palmer

Plan Band Benefit Chicken Dinner Promised

Chauncey Dover Band Boosters sponsor a chicken dinner at Church of Christ Parish House on Tuesday November 18 to raise funds for band uniforms. Serving times are 11 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm.

Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Club Church of Christ

Thanksgiving Week Alters Ladies Aid Quilting Schedule

Due to Thanksgiving week the Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church will not hold its weekly quilting session this week. The group resumes its regular meeting schedule next week.

Chauncey The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church

Giants Aim to Clinch Eastern Division Title Next Sunday

Eastern Pro Elevens race tightens as New York Giants threaten to seal the Eastern Division crown with a win next Sunday. Washington and Brooklyn trails follow, while Green Bay and Chicago Bears lead the West with pivotal games on the slate.

Chicago National Football League Green Bay Chicago Bears New York Giants Washington Bears New York Redskins Fastern Laurels Pittsburgh Brooklyn Dodgers Giants Cleveland Rams Chicago Cardinals Packers Washington Redeskins Detroit Cleveland T. Green Bay Philadelphia

McBees Edge Galvin Sohio Quintet In Key Bowling Meet

McBee bowlers edged Galvin Sohio 2 432 to 2 446 at Sportland Recreation Saturday. Nelsonville’s Russ Hall led winners with 536, Sid Cook top scored 531 for Galvin. Scores show fluid lines and high totals amid a close final game rally.

McBee Galvin Sohia Nelsonville Boys Russ Hall Sid Cook Galvins Galvin Sohio Tories Ray Vinthcim Gus Millholland Gardner Ses aSee Tomrag Chases McBee— Ong Ee Drager DeVolasawce JSS Conkey Nes Gain Mheiee

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