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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1940

Page

7

Ohio U. Rolls Dayton in Turkey Day Victory

Ohio University overwhelmed Dayton 3 0 at Dayton as quarterback Danny Risaliti starred with passing, punting and running. Dayton’s offense stalled while the Bobcats dominated with a stout defense and a sharp line, earning praise from Dayton papers and a postgame turkey dinner hosted by Frank Irelan.

Ohio University Dayton Uiversity Dayton Flyers Gemsity Bobcats Danny Risaliti Harold Boian Athens Flyers SI Burick Xavier Ohio U Risaliti Carideo Notre Dame Engineers’ Club Frank Irelan Dick Irelan O. U Bob Husted THE Journal Ohio Flyer Ohio Eleven Bob Frame Don Peden Cats

Fifth Down Admission Ends Cornell’s Undefeated Run

The referee admitted error in the Cornell Dartmouth game as the fifth down decided the 3 to 0 Dartmouth win. Dartmouth owner McCarter accepted the official correction and Cornell conceded the defeat ending an 18 game unbeaten streak.

NEW York Cornell Dartmouth W. H. Friesell, Jr James Lynch Carl Snavely William H. McCarter Earl Blaik McCarter Friesell Asa S. Bushnell Eastern Intercollegiate Football Association Penn

Chauncey Couple Visited Arlington and Findlay

Mr and Mrs Joe Bridgewater of Chauncey spent the weekend in Arlington Ohio as guests of Mr and Mrs L P Neff. In Findlay they were guests of Miss Alice Neff and Mr Bridgewater went pheasant hunting while there.

Chauncey Joe Bridgewater Arlington, O L. P. Neff Findlay Alice Neff Mr. Bridgewater

Revival Continues at Chauncey M E Church

Revival services continue at Chauncey M E Church with nightly meetings at 7 30 led by evangelist Rev C E Palmer. Tonight is Mens Night inviting all men in the community to attend.

Chauncey Chauncey M. E C. E. Palmer

Wilson takes Cubs helm vows patience and pitching focus

Chicago new manager Jimmy Wilson says he will study the team before proposing moves. He signs a two year contract after being released by Cincinnati and notes pitching as the big need while keeping door open for trades. Hartnett’s dismissal last week makes Wilson the fourth Cubs skipper in a decade.

Wilson James Gallagher Charlies (Boots) Weber Warren Giles Cincinnati Cubs Cub Rogers Hornsby Charles Grimm Gabby Hartnett

Cornell Drops To Fifth Place Among Grid Leaders

Minnesota remains on top as 169 sports experts rank the teams. Cornell falls to fifth after a disputed score reversal from 8-0 to 7-3 loss to Dartmouth. The Big Red join Stanford Texas A&M and Boston College as the top contenders in a one point margins era.

Cornell Minnesota NEW York Stanford Texas Aggies Santa Clara Big Red Aggies Boston College Tennessee Michigan Nebraska Georgetown Northwestern Mississippi Pennsylvania Washington Notre Dame Fordham

Jimmy Wilson Ticks Off Line Against Reds In Coaching Fee

In Louisville the Cincinnati Enquirer notes Jimmy Wilson earned ten thousand dollars for coaching the Reds with no managerial duties. Indiana Notre Dame and Purdue all faltered that day, and a Cincinnati Enquirer reader jokes Miami University had not won a football game in a long time.

Louisville Jimmy Wilson Cubs Reds Indiana Notre Dame Purdue The Cincinnati Enquirer Miami O.) University Jack Robinson Edward G. Robinson

Troy Opens 17 Game Schedule At Belpre

Troy High School Trojans begin a 17 game schedule tomorrow at Belpre. Coach Leo Baker expects a young squad to grow throughout the season with key early dates including Nov 20 at Belpre and Dec 6 Plains and Feb 11 at Chester among the road trips and home tests.

Coolville Troy Belpre Trojans Leo Baker Rome Plains Pomeroy Greens Run J.-T Marietta Chester Buchtel Racine Hollister Amesville Waterloo Shade

Stop 98 Harmon Is Battle Cry in Ohio State Camp

Ohio State fans rally around stop 98 Tommy Harmon as Michigan eyes a final season clash. Fritz Mackey notes Harmon is a constant threat and Ohio hopes rain helps their defense. Injuries cloud Charley Anderson while Don Scott and others aim for stronger offensive showings against Michigan.

Harmon Ohio State J. H. Colburn Columbus Tommy Harmon Michigan Bucks Wolverines Ohio Fritz Mackey Wolverine Minnesota Illinois Charley Anderson Massillon Sam Fox Washington, D. C Anderson Finois Ing Don Scott Scott Canton Tom Kinkade Dick Fisher James Strausbaugh Capt Jim Langhurst Big Ten

Coaches Take Holiday Ahead of Texas Aggies Saturday

Carl Snavely, noted football film expert, reportedly lost to the same Saturday while Al Davis associates confronted sports writers after the Zivie fight. Johnny Broderick, the two-fisted detective ace, handed out decisive action. Louisville Times guest star B M Atkinson Jr notes Snavely’s signals were distress signals.

Carl Snavely al Davis Johnny Broderick Ace B. M. Atkinson, Jr Louisville

Dover High School Band Benefit Carnival Arrives Tuesday

Chauncey Dover High School hosts a band benefit carnival in the school gym Tuesday November 19 from 7 to 11 pm. Proceeds fund new band instruments with skits games dancing and the crowning of the King and Queen at 10 30 pm.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Earl Tarleton Richard Daugherty Mary Guerra Juanita Jones Woodrow Ferrer Joseph Guerra Ruth Fiske Harry McMahens Christine Brown

Alumni vs Varsity Basketball Game at Chauncey High

Alumni team faces the Varsity in a Wednesday night game at Chauncey High Gym. A showcase of local talent with hometown stakes and community turnout anticipated.

Chauncey Chauncey High Gymnasium Varsity

Eva Smith Rites Held at Carbon Hill Church

Funeral services for Eva Smith 84 widow of Edward Smith were conducted Monday at the Carbon Hill M E Church by Rev L A Donally. Music by Esther Wolfe Charles Bradfield and Vera Bridgewater. Burial in Carbon Hill Cemetery. Survived by three daughters three sons 26 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Grandsons were pallbearers and granddaughters flower bearers. Her husband and son Charles preceded her in death. The funeral was largely attended.

Chauncey Eva Smith Edward Smith Carbon Hill Sybil Dicken Lower Plains Carbon Hill M. E L. A. Donally Dayton Esther Wolfe Charles Bradfield Vera Bridgewater

Earl Edwards II Il Rushed From Columbus Hospital

Chauncey Earl Edwards of Marietta underwent surgery two weeks ago and visited at Columbus with his wife and son. While there he became seriously ill and was taken to University Hospital where his condition is listed as critical.

Chauncey Earl Edwards Marietta Columbus Nellie Donaldson University Hospital

Needle Club Teas at Mrs Mc Daniel Circlehill Home

Mrs Kathryn McDaniel entertained her Needle Club at Circlehill with three guests Mrs Rice Thomas Mrs Eleanor Sharick and Mrs Gerald McDaniel. Hostess served an attractive refreshment course. Members present included Mrs Bertha Sanders Mrs Edith Heffken Mrs Mabel Mingus Mrs Elizabeth Patton Mrs Mae Wade Mrs Jessie Fulton Mrs Edith McDaniel Mrs Ida Hill Mrs Elizabeth Robinett Mrs Mabel Sisson Mrs Viola Sanders Mrs Nell Brookins and Mrs Kathryn McDaniel.

Chauncey Kathryn McDaniel Needle Club Circlehill Rice Thomas Eleanor Sharick Gerald McDaniel Bertha Sanders Edith Heffken Mabel Mingus Elizabeth Patton Mae Wade Jessie Fulton Edith McDaniel Ida Hill Elizabeth Robinett

Mrs Forest Lowery McDonald Undergoes Surgery

Mrs Forest Lowery McDonald of Chauncey wife of George McDonald was taken to a Marietta hospital Thursday night and underwent a surgical operation Friday morning. Her condition is reported as favorable. She was accompanied by her husband. Mrs McDonald is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Pearl Lowery of Chauncey.

Chauncey Forest Lowery McDonald George McDonald Marietta Hospital McDonald Pearl Lowery

Prayer services announced for Chauncey and Morristown churches

Tuesday night prayer meeting in Chauncey at 7 o'clock at Morris town Holiness Church. Weekly cottage prayer meeting at Morristown Church Friday at 7 p m in the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Houston The Plains formerly Bailey Run.

Chauncey Morristown Edward Houston the Plains Bailey Run

Massillon Tigers Sweep Ohio Scholastic Title Again

Massillon Tigers claim the Ohio scholastic football championship with a 34 to 6 win over Canton McKinley for their 10th victory of the year and 33rd straight. The page details standings across the state with Massillon atop a slate of unbeaten or near unbeaten teams and leading scorers.

Ohio Massillon Tigers Fritz Howell Wee Wee YU Tigers Canton McKinley Canton Bulldogs Massillon Toledo Waite Portsmouth Laurels Waite Abhle Garrison West Jefferson Dennison Powhatan West Jeff Oxford McGuffey Xenia O. S S. O Clay Toledo McC Garrison Willard Colby Xenia U. S S. C Dick Zubel Columbus St. Charles Columbus St. Marys Gene Fekete Findlay Bob Robinett Bryan Bob Slaughter London Freddie Kenvin Osborn Bath Horace Gillom Keith Nelson Jacksonville Matthew Brown Ray Getz

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Mrs Lara Lott of Wellston assists at her brother George McDonald's home in Chauncey caring for children while Mrs McDonald is in Marietta hospital. Mrs Charles G Leffler and daughter of Columbus visit Chauncey to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs Winnie Baughman. Mrs Mae Dennis is ill at her Lexington Avenue home. Hazel Luman attended Eva Smith's funeral at Carbon Hill.

Chauncey Lara Lott Wellston George McDonald McDonald Marietta Hospital Charles G. Leffler Columbus Winnie Baughman Mill St Mae Dennis Lexington Ave Hazel Luman Eva Smith Carbon Hill

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