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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1941

Page

7

Fekete and Jamison Make Second Team While Heinz Is Named to Third Squad

In Ohio college football AP selections, Fekete of Ohio U and Jamison of Ohio U earn second team honors while Heinz of Ohio U is placed on the third squad. Case and Western Reserve players populate the first team with Maluke of Akron and Mutryn of Xavier among tops, and Rosselli of Youngstown is cited as a standout freshman four times.

Fekete Jamison Heinz Columbus Youngstown College Anthony Rosselli Associated Press Rosselli Case Mike Yurcheshen Western Reserve Akron Chet Mutryn Xavier F. Szalay Ohio U Andy Maluke Ohio al Borland Malakend Rosselli M. Yurcheshen Cleveland R. Luther A. Maluke U. Cc Toledo A. Rosselli Youngstown T. Macikas Cincinnati Chicago P. Hudson Lima B. Flossie U. Swager B. Wallace Neiderhauser Skorich Rossi Wittenberg Freetag Mount Union Kuzmenko Kent State Cellini Heidelberg Serdula Muskingum Robinson Denison Adams Miami Bordner B. Green Lavelle Jones Denison Wolfe Nash Yoder B. Green Kinsley Dayton Mallone Ohio Northern Trautman Denison Caton Schminky Arrata Stoll Ihnat Bowling Green Semple Oberer O. Wesleyan Jannotti Mauricourt Marcus Myers Denis

Grodzicki Named Outstanding Hurler of 1941 in Association

Chicago report notes Johnny Grodzicki led the American Association in winning percentage and earned run average with 2.58. He did not lead in wins, as Murray Dickson had 21 and Ray Starr 20. Dickson led in strikeouts with 153. Starr pitched the most innings at 273.

Chicago Johnny Grodzicki American Association Columbus Murray Dickson Ray Starr Indianapolis Dickson Grodzicki Starr Workhouse Indianapolis Hurling Staff Harry Kelley Minneapolis Milton Haefner Bob Kline Elon Hogsett Melvin Queen Kansas City

Fight Results Camden and Rochester Boxing Cards

In Camden Tony Cisco of Norristown and Georgie Miller of Philadelphia drew. In Rochester Harry Teaney from Cleveland outpointed Tommy Spiegel of Uniontown over ten rounds. Rome at Albany reports Albany varsity and reserve teams hosting Rome at 7 30 Friday evening.

Camden N. J Tony Cisco Norristown Georgie Miller Philadelphia Drew Rochester N. Y Harry Teaney Cleveland Tommy Spiegel Uniontown Albany Rome

Ohio colleges discuss possible new athletic conference

Columbus meeting to discuss common interests and scheduling among eight schools including Ohio Wesleyan, Carnegie Tech, Ohio University, Miami, Case, Western Reserve, Baldwin Wallace, and Akron. Other interested schools Dayton Cincinnati Xavier and John Carroll weighed as potential members. organizers stress this is groundwork, not a formal league.

Columbus Ohio Colleges Carnegie Tech Pittsburgh George Gauthier Ohio Wesleyan University Wesleyan Ohio University Miami Case Western Reserve Baldwin Wallace Akron Cleveland Gauthier Buckeye Dayton Cincinnati Xavier John Carroll

Abrams Faces Zale in Madison Square Garden Middleweight Clash

George Abrams and Tony Zale meet at Madison Square Garden in a 15 round title eliminator to crown the sole world middleweight boss. Promoter Mike Jacobs expects about 14 000 to 15 000 fans as Abrams pursues the crown after Soose and Overlin moved up.

New York George Abrams Tony Zale Madison Square Garden Sailor Boy Washington Steel Worker Gary Ind Mike Jacobs Abrams Georgie Ken Overlin Billy Soose New

Rio Grande Opens Season vs Morehead State Teachers

Rio Grande College faces Morehead State Teachers College in the season opener at Jackson Memorial Hall. All-Ohio standout Jack Duncan of McDermott, 6 feet, 170 pounds, 21, will star for the Redmen who seek revenge for a 104 to 0 football defeat and last year's 47 to 44 basketball loss. Duncan previously made all Ohio selections.

Rio Grande Ohio Jack Duncan McDermott Rio Grande Hills Jackson Memorial Hall Rio Grande College Kentucky Morehead State Teachers College Mendell E. Beattie Redmen Morehead Howard Jackson Jack” Duncan McDermont Baumholtz Ohio U Gerber Toledo Duncan A.P U.P

Legion Auxiliaries Hit Quota Early in year

The Messenger notes the Frank McCann Post American Legion reached its quota of 84 paid up members. Later updates show the Ladies Auxiliary actually hit the quota weeks early and have since grown to 86 paid up members.

Glouster the Messenger Frank McCann Post American Legion Ladies Auxiliary The

Fullerton's Roundup: Zale Abram Title Talk and More

Tony Zale fights Georgie Abrams for the middleweight title tonight, recalling his past substitute turn for Joe Louis. The piece also notes the Cincinnati Reds roster edition, college ends shortage concerns, and various sports anecdotes from boxing to football and tennis figures.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Tony Zale Georgie Abrams Joe Louis Joe Tony Melio Bettina Cincy Reds Steve Owens

Services in Glouster Churches Announced

Glouster Ohio churches announce sermons and programs for Sunday. Homer Vian will preach at Glouster Church of Christ in Tigners absence as revival continues in Byesville. M M Bryson will fill in for Tigner at 7 p m. Methodist services include Bible study at 9 30 a m and a 10 30 a m worship topic What Shall I Do With Jesus. Young People meet 7 p m. evening worship at 7 30 p m.

Glouster Homer Vian Glouster Church of Christ C. B. Tigner Byesville Vian M. M. Bryson Tigner Methodist Church Paul Bingman M. M. LeFavor Thompson Jesus Methodist Youth Fellowship Hollister Sunday School Florence Edwards Logan Florence Hodgson Winnie Phelps Otterbein Otterbein Home Offering Committee Letha Rowland Alberta Yarger Isabel Lenigar

Musical Evangelist Entertains Students at J T High

In GLOUSTER a Thursday assembly at the J T High School Auditorium featured Rev. Harry Fagin musical evangelist for Rev. C A Palmer of the Jacksonville Parish Methodist Church as guest. Principal Guthrie introduced the speakers after a short program by Mrs. Kasler’s music department. Palmer spoke briefly and Fagin performed vocal selections and piano accordion numbers.

Lane College Tops Wilberforce 7–0 in Upset

Jackson Tennessee Lane College defeated Wilberforce for the first time in three years 7 to 0 yesterday. Johnson scored the lone touchdown after a trick lateral on a punt return, placing the ball within 15 yards of the Ohioans' goal line.

Jackson, Tenn Lane College Wilberforce Johnson

Epworth Leaguers Social Evening at Glouster Church

Epworth Leaguers gathered in the Glouster Methodist Church social room on Wednesday evening. They enjoyed ping pong and shuffleboard with refreshments at the end for Dorothy Love Virginia Skinner Gertrude Dunlevy Mary Virginia Logue Anna Marie Echstenkamper Patty Gaskalla Glenna Morris Eileen Saulers Dora Harry Helen Keith Isabelle Bryson Margaret Summers Genevieve Dunlevy Eileen Cherrington Eileen Brown Dorothy Burris Jerry Morris Bill Turner Jack Turner Rev J A Thompson Anna Louise Logue and three visitors Sam Howe Wendyll Chapman Nelsonville and Judy Vernon City.

Glouster Epworth Leaguers Glouster Methodist Church Dorothy Love Virginia Skinner Gertrude Dunlevy Mary Virginia Logue Anna Marie Echstenkamper Patty Gaskalla Glenna Morris Eileen Saulers Dora Harry Helen Keith Isabelle Bryson Margaret Summers Genevieve Dunlevy Eileen Cherrington Eileen Brown Dorothy Burris

Funeral Sunday for Mrs. Effie McClellan

Funeral services for Mrs. Effie McClellan who died at her Greens Run home will be held Sunday at Greens Run Church of All at noon with Rev Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Wood Cemetery.

Glouster Effie McClellan Greens Run Greens Run Church of

Annual meeting to elect officers for Hocking Valley Coal Foundation

The annual meeting for electing officers of the Hocking Valley Coal Foundation will be held Sunday at 2 PM at foundation headquarters in this city. Members with dues are urged to attend. A boy was born Tuesday at Grant Hospital to Mr. and Mrs Leonard Smith of Columbus. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs George Smith and Mr. and Mrs Nathan Brewer Trimble. Mrs Pauline Roback and sons John Charles and Paul Roback of Detroit recently moved to this city for several weeks.

Glouster Hocking Valley Coal Foundation Leonard Smith Columbus Grant Hospital George Smith Nathan Brewer Trimble Pauline Roback John Charles Paul Roback Detroit Mich

Hoyt to Broadcast Reds Games for WKRC

Hulbert Taft Jr announced former New York Yankee pitcher and WOR broadcaster Waite Hoyt will provide play by play for Cincinnati Reds games on WKRC next season. All reserved seats for the Reds opener on April 14 1942 have been sold though the opponent is not yet decided.

Cincinnati Waite Hoyt New York Yankee WOR Newark N. J Cincinnati Reds WKRC Hulbert Taft, Jr

Army Navy Clash Draws 100000 Fans To Philadelphia

Philadelphia faces crowds as Army and Navy prepare for a two-ocean showdown at Municipal Stadium. The Cadets host, Navy seeks victory after an undefeated stretch, with field arrangements and timing set for 12 15 p m. EST and a pregame Navy workout at Temple Stadium. Major E Larson seeks to extend his unbeaten record against Army.

Philadelphia Ane Brothers Municipal Stadium Army Navy Notre Dame Harvard E.S.T Temple Stadium Larson West Point

No Dream Game Between UC and Xavier This Year

Cincinnati. The UC athletic advisory committee announced there will be no post season contest with Xavier University this season. The issue arose from agitation to resume relations between the former rivals, who last met in 1918 with Xavier winning 6 to 0. Proponents hoped the game would aid the United Service Organizations and help pay a $30,000 note on Nippert Stadium. Xavier authorities were willing to play.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Xavier University U. C Xavier United Service Organizations Nippert

Harrisonville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Harrisonville residents report a flurry of visits and gatherings. Mrs Kathryn Knight hosted the Garden Club. relatives and friends from Arlington Dayton Carpenter Pomeroy Rutland and Mt Bon Durham shared Thanksgiving at local homes.

Harrisonville Harrisonville Garden Club Kathryn Knight Middleport Clarice Waggoner Arlington Jack Waggoner Dayton Henry Waggoner Cecil Jewell J. H. Blackwood Virgil Atkins Mary Diehl Alma Atkins Eugene Atkins Mansfield Georgetta Turner Will Harmon Carpenter Grafton Stout Robert Gibson Deyton Oan John Paynter Mt.Blanchard Andrew Dye Ruth Alkire Charles Peoples Pomeroy Pearl Frank Lanning Rutland Herb Lanning Chillicothe Georgette Turner Ruby Halliday Pauline Atkins Goldin Anderson Grace Skinner Tippecanoe Homer Troyer

S E League Standings Highlight Rivalries and Bowl Hopes

The S E League standings show Arkansas routed Tulsa 13 to 6 ending Oklahoma’s seven game win streak and Arkansas four game drought. Muhlenberg and Franklin and Marshall win late deciding the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference title race alongside Gettysburg Ursinus. Future bowls loom with Navy Army Mississippi Mississippi State Georgia Tech Clemson Oregon Stanford and Texas hotly debated.

We H En Suveliew Arkansas Ulsa Ursinus Philadelphia Navy Army Mississippi Mississippi State Vanderbilt Tennessee Tulane Louisiana State Georgia Georgia Tech Clemson Auburn Stanford California Oregon Oregon State Washington Cal Homer Norton Texas Aggies Texas Norton Longhorns

Football Passes Down but Scoring Surges in Big 1941 Review

Western Conference football shows fewer passes per game while total scoring hits a new peak. Completion percentage rose to .383, and yardage per pass reached 16.1. Ground scoring dominates title games as 62 of 97 touchdowns come by rushing. Cleveland Indians fire Earl Whitehill as Lou Boudreau hints at his own assistants.

Bill DeCorrevont Lynn Waldorf Northwestern Lou Boudreau Cleveland Mickey Cochrane Indians Mike Frank Kovacs Chicago TRIBE Whitehill Cleveland Indians Earl Whitehill Roger Peckinpaugh Champaign

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