Marshall Tilt Is Postponed
The West Virginia Wesleyan Marshall college football game scheduled for Huntington is postponed to 1942 due to injuries in the Wesleyan squad. Coach Cam Henderson calls the postponement regrettable while Ross of Wesleyan notes the game might have proceeded if the freshmen rule could be waived, which Marshall declined.
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Ross
Debe Ross
Buckhannon
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Bobcats Face Flyers In Must-Win Ohio Stadium Clash
Ohio University meets Dayton in a key season finale at Ohio Stadium with the Bobcats underdogs. Bobcats rely on Heinz Fekete and jet speed threats while Dayton counters with size, speed and a sturdy defense. Ten seniors bid farewell as Don Peden’s squad seeks a peak performance to avoid a Dayton repeat in the venue’s history.
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Fullbacks Dominate Big Ten Ground Gain In 1940s Stats
The Big Ten Service Bureau reports four leading ball carriers are fullbacks: Minnesota’s Bill Daley averages 109.5 rushing yards per game, Wisconsin’s Pat Harder 107.6, Ohio State’s Jack Graf 85, and Michigan’s Bob Westfall 82. Otto Graham of Northwestern leads in passing efficiency with 71.6 yards per game. Dick Fisher tops total offense at 124 yards per game. Pug Manders heads the NFL list with 379 yards for seven straight weeks.
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National Pro Football League
Big Ten Service Bureau
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Minnesota
Pat Harder
Wisconsin
Jack Graf
Ohio State
Bob Westfall
Michigan
Otto Graham
Northwestern
Dick Fisher
Pug Manders
Brooklyn
Kimbrough to Quit Football After Season Ends
Jarrin Jawn Kimbrough former Texas A and M halfback who earns 1500 dollars per game said he will retire from pro football at season end and return to Hollywood to resume cowboy film work. He is with the New York Americans who meet the Columbus Bulls in an exhibition game tomorrow.
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Jarrin’ Jawn" Kimbrough
Texas A. & M
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Kimbrough
New York Americans
Columbus Bulls
Canadian fur farms in 1939 count by species
In 1939 Canada operated 10 455 fur farms. Fox farms numbered 8 073 followed by 2 222 mink farms and smaller totals for raccoon 66 fisch 30 muskrat 30 marten 11 nutria 10 beaver 10 badger 2 and fisher 1.
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Canada
Boxing Stars On Cleveland Charity Card
The Cleveland News charity boxing night on December 1 at the Arena features stars like Clarence Burman and Fritzie Zivic with Ed Bang as matchmaker. Antonio Christoforidis faces Garcia in a ten rounder, Zivic meets Harry Weekly, and Burman battles Joey Maxim, plus several undercard fights.
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Cleveland News
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Red) Burman
Fritzie Zivie
Anton Christoforidis
Ceferino Garcia
Ed Bang
Garcia
Los Angeles
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Pittsburgh
Harry Weekly
Alliance
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New Orleans
Burman
Baltimore
Jack Dempsey
Joey Maxim
Maxim
Joey Pirrone
K. O. Barrado
Mexico City
Johnny Abbott
Henry Claypool
Akron
Johnny Lawer
Don Blatchford
Lorain
Greenberg to be released from army Monday
Detroit Tigers star Hank Greenberg will be discharged from the U S Army Monday, Fifth Division officers announced. He serves in the anti tank company of the Second Infantry at Fort Custer Michigan and is listed as a well paid outfielder for the Tigers.
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Dayton A Flyers Top Shape for Thanksgiving Clash
Special to The Messenger. University of Dayton prepares for Turkey Day showdown with Ohio University at Athens after a brief Lancaster workout. Dayton carries seven wins, two losses, 217 points for, 59 against, and aims to improve road record. Senior starters include Jim Fiorita Joe Quinn Paul Ryan Reno Keller Hugh Scott and tackles Joe McShane. Quinn leads with eight touchdowns and will pace the offense alongside Bill Kinsley with Mouch and Castignola in reserve.
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Bill Heinz
John Fekete
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Fekete
Jake Chicatelli
Bill Kinsley
Joe Quinn
Jack Castignola
Bob Krohmer
Jim Halderman
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Bob Schminky
Clayton Scholes
Howie Harrison
Elmer Gerding
Paul Kalivoda
Ron Kaylor
Frankie Szalay
Halderman
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Xavier
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Paul Ryan
Joe McShane
Reno Keller
Hugh Scott
Quinn
Harold Mouch
Case and Reserve Clash For 50th Time On Turkey Day
Case and Western Reserve meet in the 50th gridiron battle on Thanksgiving Day in Cleveland with Case undefeated and favored. Dr George C Clisby of Kinsman attending as guest of honor at the Alumni seat. Reserve seeks to snap a 1927 losing streak to the scientists while boasting Captain Ray Ride and star fullback Bob Merrell.
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