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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1936

Page

9

Blocking and backs: the hidden art behind famous rushes

In this look at football practice, blockers shape open field success. The piece cites legends like Red Grange and Marshall Goldberg, noting how line play and teamwork created scoring chances. It highlights players from Pittsburgh, Minnesota, and Stanford, and the role of coaches Sutherland and Bierman in building strong lines.

Earl Britton Red Harold Grange Pittsburgh Tommy Davyies Tommy Holleran Gibby Welch Jimmy Hagan Johnny Murrell Red Eagle Army Ernie Pinckett Orv Mohler California Marty Brill Marchy Schwartz Old Notre Dame Bones Hamilton Bobby Grayson Stanford Ozzie Simmons Iowa Dick Crayne Bernie Bierman Jock Sutherland Minnesota Ing Dr. Sutherland Marshall Goldberg Billi Glassford Goldberg Johnny Chickerneo Averell Daniell Tony Matisi Ohio State Chickerneo Bill Stapulis Harold Stebbins Stebbins Stapulis

New coaches sweep in with early success across colleges

Ample evidence this fall shows new coaches sweeping cleaner and faster. Tulane's Red Dawson has only a tie against his record. Cornell's Carl Snavely leads sophomores to major wins for the first time in three campaigns. Tulane repels Bear Wolf's North Carolina. Tennessee's Major Neyland achieves wonders beyond low expectations. Villanova's Maurice Smith is unbeaten. Duquesne, with Johnny Smith, defeats Pittsburgh but loses to West Virginia Wesleyan. Maryland improves after Frank Dobson takes over, boasting wins over Virginia and Syracuse. Buck Shaw at Santa Clara oversees the coast’s only unbeaten squad. Hustling and steady coaching pay off.

Red Dawson Tulane Carl Snavely Cornell Bear Wolf North Carolina Tar Heels Bob Neyland Tennessee Maurice Big Clipper Smith Villanova Johnny Little Clipper Duquesne Pittsburgh West Virginia Wesleyan Maryland Frank Dobson North Carolina Virginia Syracuse Buck Shaw Hollywood Santa Clara Pacific Coast

Holiday Theme Shines At Chauncey PTA Meeting

Chauncey High School auditorium hosted a Chauncey PTA meeting focused on Thanksgiving. Students presented a musical program led by music supervisor Christine Brown. Rev. Neil Crawford gave a Thanksgiving talk. Mrs. Dorothy Blackford led the business session discussing fundraising and PTA needs.

Chauncey Parent- Teacher Association Christine Brown Neil Crawford Church of Christ, Athens Dorothy Blackford PTA Association

Layden Fears Notre Dame Passing Threat in USC Showdown

In South Bend coach Elmer Layden stressed a defense designed to frustrate Notre Dame’s passing attack for the USC game. Snow forced the Ramblers indoors at Cartier Field as replay films of Northwestern guided corrections and a warning against overconfidence.

South Bend Ind U.R Howard Jones Notre Dame Elmer Layden Ramblers Cartier Field Northwestern Layden

Irish To Play 25 Cage Tilts

Notre Dame athletic director Elmer Layden announced a 25 game schedule for the Irish with seven Big Ten dates and two eastern trips. The season opens December 5 against Kalamazoo at home and ends March 12 in Detroit against Detroit U. Key opponents include Minnesota Illinois Northwestern Chicago Purdue and inter sectional games with NYA Canisius College Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Syracuse and Kentucky.

South Bend Ind U.P Elmer Layden Notre Dame Layden Kalamazoo Detroit U Detroit Minnesota Illinois Northwestern Chicago Purdue N.Y.A Canisius College Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Syracuse Kentucky

Bid to Rose Bowl Awaits Two Elevens

Henry Super reports two Thanksgiving Day games will decide Rose Bowl bids. Washington vs Washington State in the west and Alabama vs Vanderbilt in the east loom large. If Washington wins the Huskies claim the Pac Coast title. Alabama and LSU also contend for the eastern invitation. presidents

NEW York Washington Washington State Alabama Vanderbilt State Huskies Crimson Tide Washinton State Louisiana State Tulane North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Duke

Shower Tendered for Oak Grove Couple Hartmans

Mr and Mrs Douglas Hartman hosted a shower for their son Audry Hartman and daughter-in-law Earnestine Breeze recently married. An old fashioned organ recital by Mrs Floyd Keeton preceded refreshments for many local guests including Mrs Florence Dishong Emmett Cagg Maxine North Hazel Biffle Chester Hanning Mrs Frankie Sackett Veronica Keeton Oliver Bishop Rolland Orahood Dolly Hartman Bill Foss Audry Bateman Ambrose Schrader Edna Hall Paul Lewis Ike Taylor Leonard Breeze Charley John Buck Hartman Minnie Pritts Arthur Hartman and Audry Hartman.

Oak Grove Douglas Hartman Inlaw Audry Hartman Earnestine Breeze Floyd Keeton Murray City Florence Dishong Emmett Cagg Maxine North Hazel Biffle Chester Hanning Frankie Sack

Nelsonville and Logan to Tangle at Chieftain Field

A large crowd is expected for the afternoon football clash at Chieftain Field between Nelsonville Greyhounds and the Chieftains. It is the season closer for both teams as bands from both schools join the pageantry amid a keen rivalry.

Logan Chieftain Field Nelsonville Greyhounds Chieftains

Oldest Known Glove Found in Tutankhamen Tomb

A glove discovered in a painted box of royal robes inside King Tutankhamen's tomb is described as the oldest glove on record. The finding highlights ancient Egyptian artifact preservation and royal burial customs.

King Tutankhamen

Stanford Aims for Revenge Against Columbia in Rose Bowl Rematch

Stanford football arrived to face Columbia in a revenge game for the teams first meeting since the 1934 Rose Bowl won 7 0 by Columbia. Coach Claude Thornhill led 33 players as cold weather loomed and the squad trained on a snow covered Chicago field. Thornhill bought three dollar pairs of red flannel underwear for the men.

NEW York U.P Stanford Columbia Claude Tiny) Thornhill Chicago Thornhill

Cheerleader Hair Bet Tied to Thanksgiving Grid Game

Tulsa University pep organization on campus wagered Steve Maples cheerleader hair against a University of Arkansas cheerleader’s hair over the Thanksgiving Day football game between the schools. Maples fears hair loss but cannot avoid the bet.

Tulsa Okla U.P Steve Maples Tulsa University Steve University of Arkansas

Stars Forecasts of a Dynamic Day in Business and Life

The article predicts an eventful day with profitable dealings, mergers, secret or ganizations and political circles, plus new contracts or agreements. Social and domestic life receive strong attention, with a lively year ahead for those born today and a child born now may pursue mystical or altruistic paths.

Ohio to receive 126000 grant for aid to the blind

H J Robison announces the federal social security board has authorized a grant of 126000 dollars to Ohio for aid to the blind for the current fiscal quarter ending December 31. The funding supports state public assistance efforts under the social security program.

Columbus U.P H. J. Robison State Division of Public Assistance Federal Social Security Board Ohio

Hectic Session Ahead for AAU at Houston Meeting

A heated three day AAU convention opens in Houston December 4 with quarrelling leaders and a divided membership. Key issues include choosing a new president to replace Avery Brundage and debates over Olympic team management.Potential rivals Jeremiah Mahoney and Major Patrick Walsh, both New Yorkers, seek the presidency amid tensions over Brundage and past Berlin Games actions.

Houston Tex National Amateur Athletic Union Avery Brundage Chicago Berlin Brundage Jeremiah T. Mahoney New York Patrick J. Walsh Mahoney Walsh Eleanor Holm Jarrett United States Jesse Owens Jack H. Rafferty Rafferty Daniel J. Ferris Board of Governors Ferris

Tennis Tournament for Americas Cup Set in December

Carlos L. Henriques Jr national sports commissioner announces a tennis tournament tied to the Cuban National Festival. The Americas Cup competition runs December 26 to January 6. Also notes a tree frog can shift color from dark to light in about 20 minutes.

New York U.P Carlos L. Henriques, Jr Island Republic

Sandlot Rule To Be Issue For Majors

The December Montreal meeting may decide if three sandlot players move to the majors without first reporting to a minor league club. Bob Feller, Les Scarsella, and Lee Handley could be retained by Reds and Indians if the rule is changed or waived by the minor leagues. The issue centers on whether majors can sign sandlot and non organized baseball players directly.

New York Montreal Bob Feller Les Scarsella Lee Handley Theselves Kenesaw M. Landis Landis Cincinnati Reds Handley Scarsella Cleveland Indians Feller John McGraw Freddie Lindstrom McGraw Mel Ott Giants Mite Ford Frick Will Harridge

Chauncey Club Sponsors Dance With Quilt Award

Chauncey Community Club sponsors a Friday dance at the K of P Hall on November 27. A quilt pieced and quilted by club members will be awarded. Music will be provided by a local orchestra.

Chauncey Chauncey Community Club K. of P. Hall

Chauncey and Dover Social News Highlights

Chauncey and Dover residents host and visit families over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Staffinger dine with John Johnsons at Peach Ridge and visit Laura Noble and Matilda Frazee in Sugar Creek. The Chauncey Community Club plans leather craft and first aid at Mrs. Savilla Patton’s Main St. home next Tuesday night December 1.

Chauncey F. H. Staffinger John Johnson Peach Ridge Laura Noble Matilda Frazee Sugar Creek Chauncey Community Club Savilla Patton Main St Dorothy Howard Glouster Eben Gillespie Millfield George Williamson Indiana Everett Albert Robinson Jeff Robinson Columbus Herman Theisen, Jr Lathrop Edw. Quinn

Shows Improvement For Walbridge Ill Teen

Chauncey Esther May Cochran daughter of Mr and Mrs Asa Cochran, previously seriously ill at home in Walbridge Ohio, is reported to be improving slowly. She has suffered from an intestinal poisoning and is a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs George Cochran of The Plains and Mr and Mrs George Shafer of Beaumont.

Chauncey Esther May Cochran Asa Cochran Garnet Shafer Walbridge Ohio Miss Cochran George Cochran the Plains George Shafer Beaumont

Strike by 400 livestock handlers called off in Chicago

Union leaders announced cancellation of a midnight Wednesday strike by 400 livestock handlers after the union stockyards company met demands for wage increases.

Chicago U.R

Ontario stores 700 whiskey brands in stock

The Ontario province maintains a stock of 700 distinct brands across whiskey, ale, gin, brandy, wine, and liqueurs. This inventory highlights a broad range of spirits and fortified beverages available to consumers.

Ontario

Newly Married Couple Honored by Trimble Grange

Mr and Mrs Carl Parker of Dayton were honored guests at Trimble Grange No 1830 for a Saturday night party in Grange Hall Mrs Parker a former Grange member received a floor lamp as a gift The couple resides with Kathryn Gillespie daughter of Eben and Mrs Gillespie Millfield Music by Rudy Sayre's orchestra followed games contests and refreshments.

Chauncey Carl Parker Kathryn Gillespie Dayton Trimble Grange No Grange Hall

Millfield Parents And Teachers Meet

The Millfield Parents and Teachers Association held its regular meeting at East Side School Tuesday night. President Eben Gillespie led the session with secretary May Howard assisting, and Fielder’s room won the PTA banner for most parent attendance. Plans were set for Go To School Week, with all teachers present. Mrs. Helen Courtney presented Naughty Zell, and Mr. Fielder’s pupils, directed by Christine Brown, sang a group of songs.

Chauncey Millfield Parent-Teacher Association East Side Eben Gillespie May Howard PTA Fielder Helen Courtney Naughty Zell Christine Brown

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