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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1940
Page
7
Ohio University’s 1940 Bobcats, led by Jimmy Snyder, show running game strength with 307 rushing yards and growing depth across backs and line. Passing struggles persist as receivers misfire and occasional drops mar attempts, while new backs Chicatelli Bancroft Ramsey and Heinz debut, boosting potential for future wins.
Preston Johnston of Southern Methodist unleashed a 92 yard punt in the closing minutes of SMU's 7-7 draw with Pitt. The ball traveled from the Mustang goal line to near Pitt's goal, marking a three yard longer punt than the previous intercollegiate record set in 1937.
Milwaukee crowd of 6 500 watched the undefeated Chiefs overwhelm Cincinnati 49 0. The Boston Bears beat the New York Yankees 28 7 in a lop sided clash at Boston. Columbus hosted an exhibition where the Buckeye capital Bulls beat the Kenosha Cardinals 20 7.
Mr and Mrs F H Staffinger Mr and Mrs Clarence Mullins and daughter Georgia Mr and Mrs Clarence Russell and Fred Russell Jr Charles Karns all of Chauncey were in Lancaster Saturday to attend the Fair.
Football rankings shift as key matchups loom. Cornell dominates Army 45 0 while Penn stuns Yale 50 7. Navy and Duke post wins, Michigan overwhelms Stanford, Northwestern edges Ohio State, and Mississippi leads the SEC after a 28 14 win over Georgia. Strong showings from Texas A and M and Colorado shape conference races ahead of next week’s pivotal games.
Chicago feel of strict etiquette as Jimmy Dykes orders a $10 fine for any White Sox player seen in a hotel dining room without a necktie. The rule underscores the club’s formal dress expectations during the period.
New Orleans player Frenchy De Fraites, a Tulane tackle, joins a growing demolition business partner role. The move links athletics and construction interests as the venture expands.
Michigan coach Fielding Yost hails Tom Harmon as the closest thing to Willie Heston. Crisler and Bachman also praise Harmon's All-America form after thrilling early 1940s performances including three long touchdown runs against California.
Tony Aiello of Youngstown hits 87 points to top Ohio college scoring this fall, powered by six touchdowns and an extra point. Mituga Kent State and peers like Fenton Wolfe Heidelberg trail, as 169 Buckeyes feature on the season’s early scoring list.
Chauncey William Barnhart Jr secretary of the All American organization says a meeting for Wednesday Oct 16 at 7 pm in Glouster mayor's office. All unemployed men and women invited. A report from the committee that visited the District WPA office in Zanesville will be given and there will be a roll call of the membership. Attendance is expected to be good.
A benefit party will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in Chauncey K of P Hall to aid a local cause. Organizers invite community members to attend and support the event.
Brooklyn Dodgers led by coach Jock Sutherland beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 21 to 0 for their third consecutive victory. The crowd reached 19,468 as the team threw two passes for touchdowns and scored once on the ground. The season totals show only one loss in Sutherland's rookie pro tenure.
Chauncey residents and neighbors gathered for the funeral of Dr. John Howard. Among the attendees were his sisters Mrs Elizabeth Knode and Miss Helen Howard, Olive Brookins, Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins and family, Thelma Jean Brookins, Dr and Mrs C N Sanders, Dr L D Nelson, Mrs John Shafer, Mrs Isabel Bradfield, Charles S Bradfield, William D Hines, Mrs Robert Hixson, Floyd Nye, and Dr Robert Nye.
October meeting of the Esther Class of the M. E. Church was hosted by Mrs. Helen Nicholson. Officers were retained: President Gertrude Carter, Vice President Elizabeth Harvey, Secretary Agnes Tarleton, Treasurer Ann McClanahan, Flower Fund Winnie Skinner. Ruth Bridgewater teaches the class.
Magician Benj. Franklin IV presents a benefit program tonight at 7 30 in the Chauncey high school auditorium. Proceeds go to support local community causes and student activities.
A collage of sports chatter and rumors from coaches and players. Hints of Harmon rivalries, Yale victories, and Stanford’s big crowd as pundits dispute managers, radio moves, and upcoming matchups. Names include Harlow Crisler Evans Yawkey Belloise and Shaughnessy.
At a Chauncey meeting of Mine Local No. 358 nominations were made for District No. 6 United Mine Workers officers. Vice president nominees include Dallas McGee of Glouster and Adolph Pacifico of Shadyside. International board member nominee W. E. Prather of New Rumley. Division one board members are William N. Schoonover of Chauncey and H. T. Rainey of Jacksonville.
Mrs Ira Cunningham of Chauncey will host the M and H Circle gathering at her West Main Street home Friday night with her sister Mrs Noah Harvey as co host.
The Western Conference schedule features multiple key clashes with Minnesota at Ohio State, Southern California beating Illinois 13 7, Michigan 26 0 over Harvard, and Iowa 39 12 over Wisconsin. Wisconsin hosts Northwestern while Indiana faces Iowa and Michigan State beats Purdue 20 7.
Dominic Rosselli former Geneva College athlete is named basketball coach at Youngstown College succeeding Ray Sweeney who led the Penguins for five seasons. Rosselli starred in football basketball and tennis at Youngstown Raven school and serves as football assistant to Dwight Beede.
Hank Greenberg and Rudy York drove in a fraction of Cleveland season runs as Detroit players contributed one third of the production. The comparison highlights Detroit’s batting output relative to Cleveland’s overall scoring pace.
The Plains beat McArthur 14 to 13 after a 45 yard drive capped by Lopez in the first half. McArthur tied late on a 25 yard pass but failed the extra point as The Plains held on with key drives and a late fourth period march by Linscott.
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