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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1940

Page

14

Lackey Prepares Logan Contest Improving Bulldog Blocking

Coach Harry Lackey focuses on offense with emphasis on blocking and timing as Lackey drills the Bulldogs. The first team shows improved line play and end runs in scrimmages, creating clearer field for the backfield. The defense works on breaking through lines while players recover from minor injuries and two stars return fully.

Bulldogs Harry Lackey Lackey Ben Logan Chieftains John Taylor Roger Wiseman

Pro Grid Results

New York defeated Cincinnati 40 to 13 and Columbus 17 to 7, Buffalo trailed 7. Result summaries show New York posting decisive wins in both games with strong offense and defense. Buffalo failed to score in the late stages.

New York Cincinnati Columbus Buffalo

Savold Stops Andersson in Des Moines Bout

Lee Savold aged 192 pounds from Des Moines Iowa defeated Arne Andersson the 192 pound from Sweden in seven rounds at St Paul.

ST. Paul Lee Savold Des Moines Arne Anderson Sweden

Nostalgic Gridiron Banter From A Baseball Offseason

A breezy collage notes Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech, Navy football hints, and Uncle Charlie backing the Reds in six. It recalls Landis clamping down on Al Schacht, Jimmy Ripple’s World Series ride, Mike McCormick’s thrill at first title, and a Carolina football exam punchline about Pikeville.

New York Notre Dame Georgia Tech Deep South Irish Charlie Reds Landis al Schacht Friend of Man Tony Galento Herr Schacht Newsom Paul Derringer Jimmy Ripple Mike McCormick Mike

Ohio State Northwestern tilt draws 45000 crowd in Chicago

Ohio State and Northwestern clash in a highly anticipated game at Dythe Stadium before a sell-out 45000, with national title implications for Minnesota Cornell and the Big Ten. Ohio State aims to extend wins over Pittsburgh and Purdue while Northwestern seeks an upset to boost its national standing.

Ohio State Northwestern Chicago Dythe Stadium Minneapolis Ithaca Buckeyes Northwestern Wildcats Minnesota Gophers Big Red Machine Cornell Pittsburgh Purdue Wildcat Syracuse Buckeye Associated Press Colgate Army Williams Big Red Bucks Missouri O.S.A Francis Schmidt Schmidt

Dundas Social Auction and Plans Highlight Dundas News

A Dundas bridal shower honored Melvin Jayjohn and wife at Sylvester Taylor’s home with gifts for the bride. Vinton County Farmers Institute reps from Wilkesville Swan Sheldon Hamden and Dundas met at McArthur High School to discuss the upcoming institute November 13–14 at Dundas. Dundas Grange plans to be announced. Dundas PTA to host a benefit fish fry October 15 at Dundas School. Mrs. Ray Robinson visited Creola residents.

Dundas Sylvester Taylor Melvin Jayjohn Goldie Christian Sue Addie Kennard Naomi Watson Louise Ruth Arthur Gates Helen Long Brice Jayjohn Ore Vinton Co. Farmers Institute McArthur Vinton County Wilkesville Swan Sheldon Hamden Earl Cade Garnett Dundas Grange Dundas Pta Dundas School Ray Robinson Ed Robinson Creola

New Plymouth Social and Personal Notes

John Stewart of Columbus spent the weekend with his parents the Rev and Mrs J M Stewart. Visitors included Mr and Mrs George Baldwin Jr and others from Zanesville. Mr and Mrs H W Harden of Logan and Mr and Mrs S W Murphy of Lancaster joined guests. Garth Harris of Athens and Mrs Helen Archer of Laurelville visited. Marie Fowler accompanied home to Rio Grande by Miss Mary Hixenbaugh. Elizabeth Treadley Heinlein and sister attended Youth Rally Churches of Christ convention at McConnelsville and visited Athens. Rhoda Fuller Johnson died at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Funeral at an Athens funeral home with burial in Starr Cemetery. Elmer Hixenbaugh visited Logan. Mrs Stanley Miller and Mrs Earle Heinlein attended McArthur missionary society anniversary.

New Plymouth John Stewart Columbus J. M. Stewart George Baldwin, Jr Zanesville H. W. Harden Logan S. W. Murphy Lancaster Garth Harris Athens Helen Archer Laurelville Marie Fowler Rio Grande Mary Hixenbaugh Treadley Heinlein Elizabeth Youth Rally Churches of Christ McConnelsville Friends Kappa Beta Sorority Rhoda (Fuller) Johnson Sheltering Arms Hospital Starr Cemetery Elmer Hixenbaugh Stanley Miller Earle Heinlein The Missionary Society of the Christian Church McArthur

Thomp son Golden Anniversary Mentioned in Brief

Sunday items note Mrs. Goldie McGee ill. Mr and Mrs William Thompson celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last week. Mr and Mrs Homer Smathers and daughter Louise and Mrs John Thompson and son Cash motored to Greenfield Sunday.

Goldie McGee William Thompson Homer Smathers Louise John Thompson Cash Greenfield

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