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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1941

Page

15

Husky Back To Be Tried At Wingback

Bobcat coach Don Peden weighs Hartman at wingback as a versatile option to shore up backfield. The 190 pound junior has filled three backfield roles, delivering yardage and occasional power runs while Hampering the defense with his inside work and potential outside threat.

MITC Canal Winchester Wild Bill Hartman Ohio University Don Peden Andy Bill Youngstown Bobcats Bill Heinz Western Reserve Western Kentucky Bobcat Peden New Post Sves Peden John Fekete

Whizzer White’s turbulent pro football journey

Whizzer White, former Colorado all American halfback, remains a high paid professional player yet struggles with lack of winning teams. Now with Detroit Lions, past seasons show top ground gains but no team success, amid career shifts from university to postgraduate play and brief stints with other clubs.

Detroit Ayron Whitzer White University of Coloado Conchill Western Reserve Chicago Green Bay Brooklyn Pittsburgh Pirates White Wade Yale

Coast Fan Sues Dominic DiMaggio for Damages

Joseph W. Rodgers of Long Beach oil supply sues Dominic DiMaggio for 11600 damages claiming injuries from a bat slipping from the player and flying into the grandstand during an exhibition in Los Angeles. DiMaggio, a Boston Red Sox outfielder, is named in the lawsuit filed in California.

Los Angeles Domini DiMaggio Boston Red Sox Joseph W. Rodgers Lony Beach Oil Supply Company Here DiMaggio

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils Face Jacksonville Trimble

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils host Jacksonville Trimble Friday at Chauncey Dover field. Dover aims to extend a three game win streak and avenge last year a defeat by J T that cost the title. Jacksonville Trimble relies on Earich Skinner and Witham on the line for a rugged clash expected before a large crowd at 3 30 p m.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Jacksonville-Trimble Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Jacksonville-Trimble Cardinals Witham Earich Skinner Nelsonville J-T Dover

Des Moines bout stops Cyrus laymen in 3

Panther Williams of Des Moines, weighing 212, halts Cyrus laymen at 3 in Des Moines. Patsy Mangini of Philadelphia, 171, stops AV Gilbert of New Haven at 2 in Bridgeport Connecticut.

Des Moines Panther Wilams Cyrone Bridgeport Conn Patsy Mangini Philadelphia Stoppes Gilbert New Haven

Reds Release Waner to Clear Roster Room

Veteran outfielder Lloyd Waner known as Little Poison and brother of Paul Waner was released by the Cincinnati Reds after a 236 batting average season to free roster space for a $6000 drafted minor leaguer. Waner, 39, joined the Reds from spring training in a deal involving Johnny Hutchings and Pite Fr. Waner previously starred for the Pirates in 1927 with a .335 average, setting a modern NL single for 198 singles and leading several national league categories. He is a Harrah China native who started with San Francisco in 1925 and later moved to a southern association stint with Little Rock.

Incinnati Lloyd Waner Big Paul Waner Cincinnati Reds Lloyd Pite Johnny” Hutchings Boston Braves Cincinnati Eual Pittsburgh Pirates Tie Teague Harrah China San Francisco Zim Penderfaust Little Rock

Ohio States Buckeyes Back From Coast After 33 0 Win

Ohio State's Buckeyes returned to practice in Columbus amid a 20 000 strong homecoming crowd. Coach Paul Brown emphasized focusing on the season ahead, with Purdue and Northwestern next on the schedule after an unprecedented 33 0 triumph over USC. Captain Jack Stephenson commented on the strong reaction and the team prepared to hit the mud and dirt under the Stadium for the next test.

Chicago Bob Zuppke Illinois Bernie Bierman Minnesota Gophers Minnois Gophers Minneapolis Minnesota Zuppke Lin Champaign Hines Wisconsin Harry Stubldreher Lune Notre Dame Georgia Tech Frank Leahy Bo Ms Millin Lana Texas Chrisian TCU Kyle Gillespie Arkansas Michigan Pitt Purdue Panthers Ohio State Columbus Buckeyes University of Southern California Bucks Brown Purdues Northwestern Buckeye ‘Stadium

Women’s Bowling League Results Reported Nearby

A fragmentary note from a local press page shows a Wellington New Zealand scene with a reference to the women’s bowling league results. The report mentions maritime imagery and protection by an entity described as Inv. The text is highly garbled and lacks complete facts, but indicates ongoing league activity and regional coverage.

Pomeroy Athens Tilt Tops This Week End Schedule

Pomeroy Athens clash headlines a weekend of Southeastern Conference football on foreign fields. Gallipolis Middleport, Logan Nelsonville, Wellston Jackson, and Jackson travel to league opponents as undefeated teams vie for early season prominence amid bold predictions and questions about strength, reserve power, and road performance.

Athens High Field Gallipolis Teague Elate Panthers Logan Athens Pomeroy Sear Bulldogs Harry Lackey Middleport Wellston Wil George Wackburn Wine Devils Taian Nelsonville Nk Hill Frednet Ohio University Nelsonville Wellaton Athens Salipotis Camceeas Promeroy Nelonville Middleport Vellston Logan Sekaon

Fullerton's Sports Roundup Aims for Headlines and Laughs

A breezy column by Hugh Fullerton Jr. surveys baseball and football chatter. Details include Forrest Main's near no hitter for Idaho Falls, Duke beating Tennessee, and trivia about Ossie Solem’s Y formation and Navy coach Swede Larson's plaid vest. Connections to Mickey Owen, Red Cochrane, and Vincent Smith appear amid sport and sports-banter gossip.

Hugh Fullerton New York Mickey Owen Dodgers Forrest Main Idaho Falls Boise Jack Radtke Shelly McConnell Duke Blue Devils Tennessee Wallace Wade Gerry Priddye Johnny Sturm Jersey Bluecoats Ossie Salem Ossie Army Earl Blaik Cnice Billie Gold Swede Larson Navy William and Mary Boness

Radio coaches in Army game trial at Fort Lewis

Army 1st division coaches plan a historic Sunday test using two walkie talkies during a game against Boeing Aircraft Seattle. Lieut Loren W Tuttle on sidelines and Assistant Coach John Hackenbruck in the press box will coordinate plays, with more than 100 sets in use for field maneuvers.

Fort Lewis Wash Tuttle Hank Smith Army Boeing Aircraft Seattle Loren W. Tuttle John Hackenbruck Hackenbruck Oregon State Detroit Lions M Krapaack

Charlie Root Lands Unconditional Release In New Role

Charlie Root receives unconditional release and is appointed general manager in a 42 year old tiered job as described in A Yank in the RAF. Starts Sunday.

Charlie Root Aligher RAF

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