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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1940

Page

9

Bobcats Triumph Over Flyers In All-Out Season Finale Prep

Ohio University, led by quarterback Danny Risaliti, upset Dayton in a powerhouse showing that featured repeated near out-of-bounds kickoffs setting up a first quarter touchdown. Risaliti and a stout line anchored by Scholes Jamison Szalay Shafer and Malderman fueled a strong defensive effort against Dayton as Freddie Rauch contributed returns and rushing to boost the attack.

Ohio University Xavier Bobcats University of Dayton Dayton Flyers Musketeers Furman Ohio Flyer Danny Risaliti Danny Bill Moran Bobcat Risaliti Scholes Kaylor Szalay Shafer Jamison Jim Malderman

Nelsonville Elks Bowls In Sunday Loss To Chillicothe

The Nelsonville Elks lost their first of seven matches in a week facing Mead Paper of Chillicothe at 20th Century Recreation. Struggling with stiff alleys and frequent splits the 543 team bowed to Chillicothe as Johnny Johnson posted a 211 single and 573 pair while Rudersdorf led with 236 and 604. A return match is planned at local drives in the coming weeks.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Elks Mead Paper Chillicothe 20Th Century Recreation Johnny Johnson Rudersdorf

Grid titles to be settled this week in major conferences

Thanksgiving weekend tightens race for conference crowns as Stanford California Boston College Cornell and others compete for titles. Minnesota clinched the Western Conference with a win over Purdue while Texas A M and Utah contend in their leagues.

NEW York Boston College Cornell Lafayette Tennessee Minnesota Texas Aggies Hardin-Simmons Stanford Ithacans Dartmouth Purdue Gophers Oregon State Texas A. & M Utah Clemson Georgetown Boston Auburn Pennsylvania Penn Army Harvard Brown Yale Princeton Columbia Navy Colgate Syracuse Penn State New York U Pittsburgh Nebraska George Washington Kansas

Dartmouth Fifth Down Controversy Clouds Cornell Victory

Dartmouth and Cornell officials await review after Referee Friesell ruled on a late down that allowed Cornell to score. Coach Blaik declined comment while players and alumni press for clarity as motion pictures may confirm or refute the protest. The Cornell president and athletic director flagged the possible reversal if the fifth down is deemed illegal.

Earl Blaik William H. Friesell Cornell Dartmouth Eastern Intercollegiate Football Association Friesell Pittsburgh Edmund E. Day Jim Lynch

Hunt Keeps Lead Among Scorers

New York The race for national football scoring honors shifts but Jackie Hunt of Marshall College West Virginia remains atop the leaders after scoring four touchdowns against Xavier. His season total reaches 188 points with 28 touchdowns in nine games, missing only one.

New York Jackie Hunt Marshall College of West Virginia Hunt Xavier Michigan Tommy Harmon Northwestern

Wilson in as Cub Pilot If He Wants Job

Chicago reports Jimmy Wilson the Cincinnati player coach and 1940 World Series hero will be the Cubs manager if he accepts. He met with owner Philip Wrigley on terms of a contract, likely around 25000 annually, to replace Gabby Hartnett who was fired weeks earlier. Gallagher said Wilson has the job if he agrees, bringing 18 major league seasons of experience.

Wilson Chicago Jimmy Wilson Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Philip K. Wrigley Cubs Gabby Hartnett James T. Gallagher Hartnett Philadelphia Phillies Phils National League New York Bobby Feller Lee Savold Billy Conn-Savold Northern State Teachers of Aberdeen S. C

Glouster Bowler Team Drops Match to Crooksville

Glouster’s Scott Dairy bowlers on Crooksville lanes lose by 87 pins. Jim Wolf posted a 204 single and 546 triple for Glouster. Crooksville’s Shields led with a 171 183 161 and 515 in series. The Crooksville squad totaled 2731 to Glouster’s 2344 as March 17 marked St Patrick’s Day lore.

Glouster Scott Dairy Crooksville Jim Wolf Allen and Shields B. Johnston R. Janchius Joe Wolf, Jr Stoneburner Amir Setente ORE Oe Nai Shields OIE Cnn

Derby hints and boxing bets in Briezing column

Louisville column notes Whirlaway and Bryan Station as Derby winter book picks. Boxing commission may suspend Al Davis for fouling Fritzie Zivic, with a likely quick reinstatement for a $100,000 gate. Box office and college sports jostle with cartoonish verse and vivid street voice.

Louisville Colonels Whirlaway Bryan Station New York Boxing Commission al Davis Fritzie Zivic Broadway Zivic Tulane Knute Rockne

Athens County Fishermen Meet to Discuss New Regulations

Athens County Conservation Committee Chairman O. E. McClure announces a county wide meeting at City Hall on Tuesday November 19 at 7 30 pm to gather public sentiment on fishing regulations before the Ohio Conservation and Natural Resources Commission adopts new rules.

Athens County City Hall Ohio Conservation and ‘Natural Resources Commission O. E. McClure Athens County Conservation Committee Ohio Division of Conservation Lee S. Roach Conservation Division Commission George M. Trautman

Redskins Triumph Over Bears in Eastern Pro Crown Fight

The Washington Redskins defeated the Chicago Bears 7 to 3, boosting their chances to clinch the Eastern Division with two games remaining. Green Bay also lost to New York 7 to 3, keeping the standings tight as Chicago vies for the Western title and a December championship meeting. Brooklyn beat the Cleveland Rams 20 to 14, Ace Parker starred for the Dodgers, and Detroit routed Philadelphia 21 to 0. A Columbus 0-0 tie halted league action amid snow delays while Milwaukee saw the Kenosha Cardinals top the Chiefs 13 to 3.

Nebraska Iowa State Kansas State St. Louis University Texas Tech Detroit Gonzaga Marquette Michigan State West Virginia Kentucky Mississippi Mississippi State Tennessee Vols Virginia Clemson Southwestern Furman South Carolina Duke North Carolina Stanford California Oregon Redskins Bears Green Bay New York Brooklyn Cleveland Rams Dodgers Invaders Ace Parker Ralph Kercheval Philadelphia Eagles Boston Bears Columbus Bulls Bulls Columbus Pacers Buffalo Milwaukee Kenosha Cardinals Milwaukee Chiefs

Kostyo Leads Ohio Scoring Chase for Wittenberg

In Columbus AP report, John Kostyo of Wittenberg College tops Ohio scoring after a 63 point season with a two touchdown game against Mount Union. He also threw two passes and kicked two extra points as Wittenberg remains unbeaten at seven straight conf wins.

Kostyo Wittenberg Ohio Columbus Springfield Bill Stobbs John Kostyo John Mount Union Lutherans Kostya Chatlain Wilberforce Buckeye Heidelberg

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