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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1941

Page

14

Scores At Quarterbacks Dinner Feature Bo McMillin

Indiana coach Bo McMillin headlined the Ohio University Quarterbacks' Dinner at Hotel Berry praising Don Peden's Bobcats for a 5–2–1 season. He urged football to stay in proper balance and shared stories and advice with players and officials, as Messenger staffer G. E. Mitchell hosted the event.

Alvin Bo” McMillin Texas Crossroads Messenger Hotel Berry Ohio University McMillin Bobcat Don Peden Centre College Harvard Bobcats Don Indiana FE. C Trish” Krieger Athens Big Ten Herman G. James G. E. Mitchell Messenger Sports

McAfee Shines on Defense for Bears T

Chicago Bears star George McAfee shifts from scoring threat to defensive standout with six pass interceptions tying for league lead alongside Marshall Goldberg and Art Jones.

Chicago George McAfee Chicago Bears McAfee Marshall Goldberg Chicago Cardinals Art Jones Pittsburgh

Lobert and Boudreau Named MLB Managers Within 24 Hours

Phillies select Hans Lobert to run the club just after the Indians name Lou Boudreau as manager. Lobert led NL rear guard duties last season while Doc Prothro searched for talent, boosting Philadelphia's play. Boudreau, 21 and a half, whose 357 career games mark him as a young regular, faces the challenge of guiding veterans Rollie Hemsley Hal Trosky and Gerald Walker and balancing duties as a player and manager tradeoffs.

NEW York Phillies John Bernard Hans) Lobert Cleveland Indians Lou Boudreau Lobert Pittsburgh Doc Prothro Cleveland Boudreau Oscar Vitt Roy Weatherly Roger Peckinpaugh Bob Feller Rollie Hemsley Hal Trosky Gerald Walker

Ohio Boys Playing Elsewhere Would Comprise Formidable Football Team

A compiled roster of standout college players from Ohio who starred at programs outside the state forms a theoretical powerhouse. Names include Frankie Sinkwich, Bob Glass, Norm Michael, Ken Stofer, Don Snavely, Ralph Fife, Bob Kolesar, Jim Britt, Len Simonette, Dick White, Bob Dove, Jim Smith, Earl Hamilton, Capable reserves listed with multiple schools, and various backers, centers, guards and ends from Ohio towns.

Ohio Boys Columbus Ohio Buckeye State Sparkplug Georgia Frankie Iron Jaw) Sinkwich Youngstown Sinkwich Bob Glass Tulane Paul Brown Massillon Norm Michael Syracuse Cleveland Duke Minnesota Michigan Bob Kolesar Jim Britt Notre Dame Niles Len Simonette Tennessee New Philadelphia Dick White North Carolina Bob Dove Jim Smith Hamilton Earl Hamilton Bexley Colgate Jim Deal Rice Harold Lockard Norm Call Russell Ashbaugh Creighton Tom Miller Joe Prokop Bill Zimmerman Mas

Vander Meer Confident in Reds Comeback

Johnny Vander Meer, back from a hunting trip in Midland New Jersey, says he is the only left handed pitcher on the Cincinnati Reds roster and believes the club would not trade him unless they had another lefty ready to start. He notes his comeback attention from last season and aims to secure a starting role.

New York Johnny Vander Meer Cincinnati Reds Midland N. J Cincinnati

Aggies and Texas in Feature Clash

College Station Texas Mighty Texas A and M laid one of college football's greatest records on the line in the forty eighth renewal of the Southwest's oldest feud. The University of Texas, whose championship hopes were crushed ten days ago, seeks the greatest victory, facing the undefeated Cadets before a 38 200 crowd, the second largest in the classic.

College Station Tex Texas A. and University of Texas

Fritzie Zivic Outpoints Phil Farr in Washington Bout

Fritzie Zivic of Pittsburgh won a decision over Phil Farr of Washington in a 10 round welterweight duel. Zivic controlled the action with steady punching and sharper defense to claim the victory.

Washington Fritzie Zivic Pittsburgh Phil Farr

High School Scores From Around the District

AP roundup lists multiple boys basketball results including Wapakoneta St Joseph 48 over Urban a St Mary 27, Convoy 42 over Monroeville 17, Junction City 30 over Lancaster St Marys 25, Maysville 25 over Manchester 12, Augusta 44 over Higginsport 22, Bright 31 over Harrison 34 with other noted games.

Associated Press Wapakoneta St. Joseph Urbana St. Mary Convoy Monroeville Ind Junction City Lancaster St. Marys Maysville Manchester Augusta Higginsport Bright Harrison O.3

Dempsey Hosts Exhibition Scraps at Marine Hospital Hall

Jack Dempsey Night features Lou Ambers and Marty Servo in the main attraction with Dempsey refereeing all bouts at the Marine Hospital Social Service Hall in New York tonight.

Jack Dempsey New York Lou Ambers Marty Servo Schenectady N. Y Marine Hospital Social Service Hall Dempsey

Broadwell Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Broadwell residents share Thanksgiving and weekend visits with family and friends. Lyle White and family toured to Urbana while Albert Ogg and Frank Parsons joined relatives. Nelsonville, Columbus, Marietta, Gore, Redfield and McDougal are mentioned among guest and hosting households.

Columbus White Ella Ogg Herman Ogg Nelsonville Clarence Rathburn Webb Cole del Smith Redfield Lotie Evalina Brill Keith William Bartoe Gore Frank Parsons Harry Palmer Marietta Harve Kittle Henry North Sue Munn McDougal John Featherstone Mildred Bolin Big Run Oscar James

Dodgers Homecoming Stirs Brooklyn Pittsburgh Football clash

A pro football game marks a homecoming for six Dodgers and coach Jock Sutherland in Brooklyn-Pittsburgh action.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Dodgers Jock Sutherland

Marquette Halfback Narrowly Missed by Truck

Bob Hagan, Marquette halfback, narrowly escaped being struck when a truck circling Detroit Stadium forced him out of bounds during the play.

Bob Hagan Marquette Detroit

Princeton Captain Peters Hobbled by Shoulder Injury

A damaged shoulder has kept Capt. Bob Peters from reaching sophomore and junior form for Princeton, potentially hindering the team’s backfield strength this season.

Capt Bob Peters Princeton

Wittenberg Names Norman Lymangrover MVP in Rason Flap

Springfield area reports Norman Lymangrover, Napoleon fullback, chosen as Wittenberg College football's most valuable player for the season.

Springfield Wittenberg Norman Lymangrover Napoleon Rason

Fullerton Sports Roundup Highlights Tennis and Football Notes

Fullerton's sports round up surveys tennis promotion moves with Riggs Kovacs stars and calls for a profitable tournament circuit. It cites Army Navy crowd plans using 160 street cars 225 buses and 1 100 employees. Football and baseball moves include Fort Knox touch football honors and trade chatter for Mickey Vernon and Rudy York.

New York Bobby Riggs Frank Kovacs Bobby Frank Philadelphia Transportation Company Abe Green N.B.A

Hamden Social Notes Include Local Weddings and Visits

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Eunice Wilkerson to Mr. Robert Britton set for November at the U B Church Chillicothe. Mrs Britton a Hamden High School graduate now residing in Chillicothe with her parents. Mr Britton also Hamden grad and B&O Railroad employee. Also reports Sheldon Farmers Institute at Hamden High School with state speakers and local exhibits. birthday gathering for Mrs Martha Newman. Thanksgiving visits and family news from area residents across Wellston Jackson Columbus and nearby towns.

Hamden High School Hamden Chillicothe Britton B. & O. Railroad Sheldon Farmers’ Institute W. S. Ferguson Lexington Wheeler J. Wesday Smithfield Charles H. Keeney Sheldon Sewing Club Felix Bishop June Taborn Beatrice Tedrow Martha Newman James Salmons Sue Lattimer John Harris Co. O. Newman Nan Gerty Charles Frakes Autye Baker Margaret Burns L. M. Donaldson Ted Taborn Orville Eva Stacey Helen Evans Lowell C. W. McCoppin Susie Davis Jackson John Rinehart Shirley Rinehart Floyd Leffler Tom Willis Wellston Mercy Hospital Portsmouth Willis Jean Gerty Henry Gerty George Leitch Terry Sauders Ed Wilbur Columbus Joe Kisor Mansfield Charles Kisor Frank Calvin Marietta Ernest Tedrow Wilbur Kibbey Donald Kibbey Lessie Kibbey Harold Warren Adda Yeager Beckley Earl Beckley Ewington Minnie Gibson Earl Lima Paul Campbell

McDowell Named Captain Of Muskingum 1942 Football Team

Dave McDowell a junior tackle from Cuyahoga Falls will captain Muskingum College's 1942 football squad.

NEW Concord Dave McDowell Cuyahoga Falls Muskingum College

U S Without Net Champs Leave Amateur Ranks for Pros

National Outdoor Champion Bobby Riggs and Frank Kovacs shift from amateur to professional, leaving the U S in tennis without reigning outdoor and indoor champions. Kovacs faces suspension amid a charge of mixing statuses, while both sign pro contracts to face Perry and Budge in a pro tour.

U. S Riggs Kovacs Desert Matent New York United States Bobby Riggs Frank Kovacs Kovacs United States Lawn Tennis Association Profes Kovacs and Riggs Alexis Thompson Philadelphia Fred Perry Don Budge

Kyger Social And Personal News Notes

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met to sew carpet rags at the church. Several families and individuals share visits and dinners across Kyger including Mrs. Arthur Rupe, Nora Tate, Harry Tate, Horton Rufe, Selva Spencer, and families in Eric Pennsylvania and Middleport. Funeral services were held for John Wildman in Rutland with burial in Miles Cemetery.

Carl Lemley Elizabeth Davis Cecil Searls Laura Wildman James Wildman Chillicothe Oscar Spires Chester Ward H. W. Lewis Bidwell Lewis Clinton Stout New Lexington Hart Rife Helen Kennedy Middleport Flora Bradbury

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