Pair Appears Headed for New Honors
New York AP reports potential All-America backs emerge from 1939 season previews. Michigan star Thomas Harmon leads with 69 of 88 team points and 12 passing points, while Texas A and M’s John Kimbrough rumbles 60 minutes for a lone score against UCLA.
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NEW York
Yale
Bulldogs
Associated Press
Thomas Dudley Harmon
Michigan Thunderbolt
John Alec Kimbrough
Texas A
Harmon
Wolverine
Michigan
Tommy
Red Grange
Kimbrough
Dallas
Los Angeles
U.C.L.A
Paul Christman
Missouri
Don Scott
Ohio State
Jack Crain
Texas
Christman
Scott
Jim Langhurst
Crain
Bob Foxx
Tennessee
Jim (Sweet) Lalanne
North Carolina
Jack Jacobs
Oklahoma
John (Junie) Hovious
Merle Hapes
Mississippi
Bobby Robertson
California
Jim Kisselpurgh
Oregon State
Dean McAdams
Washington
Bill Sewell
Washington State
Harvey Johnson
Mississippi State
Bill Dudley
Virginia
Tuffy Timmons
Clemson
Leo Stasica
Colorado
Hal McCullough
Cornell
Frank Reagan
Penn
Steve Filipowicz
Fordham
Bill Musik
Navy
Sal Mirabito
Syracuse
George Kracum
Pitt
Paul Governaiie
Columbia
George Franck
Minnesota
Milt Piepul
Notre Dame
Bill de Correvont
Northwestern
Bill Green
Iowa
Herman Rohrig
Nebraska
George Paskvan
Wisconsin
Walter Matuszczak
Forest Evanshevski
Jishmy Thomason
Texas Aggies
Jimmy Ringgold
Wake Forest
Bobby Grush
Tulane
Hershey Young
Denver
Will Mullenweg
Southern Methodist
Henry Toczylowski
Boston College
Thornley Wood
Johnny Harrell
George Peters
Pitt Fordham Grid Clash Looms Over Record Crowd
Pittsburgh anticipates the largest college football crowd of the season for the Fordham versus Pitt game. Pitt reports 30 000 advance tickets sold and officials estimate attendance could reach about 50 000 with good weather.
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Pittsburgh
Fordham
Fight Results From New York and California Event
Irish Pat Comiskey of Paterson outpointed Henry Cooper in a 10 round bout at Brooklyn. Jackie Jurich of San Jose won a 10 round decision over Johnny Juliano of Paterson. Ervin Berlier of New Orleans out pointed George Zengaras of New York in a ten round pairing.
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New York
Pat Comiskey
Patterson
N. J
Henry Cooper
Brooklyn
San Jose
Calif
Jackie Jurich
Johnny Juliano
Paterson
WN. J
New Orleans
Ervin Berlier
George Zengaras
Furman line anchors odds vs Ohio in Homecoming clash
Gates Barker and Hazel Gilstrap anchor Furman University guard spots as the Purple Hurricane faces Ohio University in the Homecoming game. The veteran line, averaging 195 pounds, plus lettermen at every position, forms a tough front to stop the Bobcats’ ball carriers.
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Furman University
Ohio University
Bobcats
Gates Barker
Barker
Ranger
Texas
Hazel Gilstrap
Gilstrap
Furman
Breezing Along With Brietz in New York
A sports column teases post series chatter about Yale Buck Newsom offers and a bouncer bid while listing multiple baseball managers with open jobs. It recalls Jack Huebel and his umpire son, praises Dr Sutherland's Dodgers 21-0 win, and notes Brooklyn fans' constant grumbling.
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New York
Yale
Buck Newsom
Bo Bo
Milwaukee Brewers
Kiki Cuyler
Nashville
Bert Niehoff
Jersey City
Rogers Hornsby
Oklahoma City
Jack Huebel
Paul Huebel
Oakland Tribune
Brooklyn
Dr. Sutherland
Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Benefit Dance Planned at Chauncey Saturday Night
Ways and Means Committee led by Paul Fiske Mayor W D Hines Thomas Hamilton and Carl Shafer announce an old time dance at Chauncey high school gymnasium on Saturday October 19 to raise funds for Chauncey Dover school lunch centers Admission is 25 cents Music by Shirkey Mountaineers Dancing 8 to 12.
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Chauncey
Paul Fiske
W. D. Hines
Thomas Hamilton
Carl Shafer
Chauncey- Dover
Shirkey Mountaineers
Major league timing clips and film praise noted
Des Moines Register cites dates before and after 1940 marking league worlds series and all star games. Jersey City armory eyed for Jack Kearns attempt. The Rockne film earns nationwide rave notices praising Pat O’Brien’s lead. Big Ten coaches warned by Marine Corps reserve duty call excluding Bernie Bierman’s voluntary unit.
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Lee Taylor
Des Moines Register
Jack Kearns
Jersey City
Rockne
Pat O’brien
Marine Corps Reserve
Bernie Bierman
Joe Mccarthy Reflects on Early Season Losses and DiMaggio Injury
Joe Mccarthy notes the team lost in the first month after DiMaggio injured his leg in a Kentucky exhibition roughing incident with Jake Powell. He emphasizes the impact of the injury on their early performance and the season's outcome.
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Joe M’carthy
DiMaggio
Jake Powell
Kentucky
Maryland squad earns praise from sports writers and printers
Sports writers printers and radio announcers send thanks to the Maryland squad. The piece notes Dr Ogden Millers blast against big time football had poor timing like the Yale team against Penn. Carl Grates father and uncle rode from Ohio to Georgia to see the Bulldogs play Mississippi U. Eddie Meads manager joined his fighter in the hospital.
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Maryland
Ogden Miller
Yale
Penn
Carl Grate
Georgia
Ohio
Bulldogs
Mississippi U
Eddie Mead
Henry Armstrong
Albany Flower Show Sparks PTA Debate
Albany report states the Albany Community Garden Club and the Junior Garden Club sponsored the flower show at the fair and institute, while the PTA denied involvement. Mrs Howard J Ayler oversees the Junior Garden Club, praised for her work. Albany PTA to meet Thursday evening October 29 with Celeste Williams reporting and Grace Vorhes outlining the program.
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Albany
Albany Community Garden Club
Fair and Institute
P.T.A
Melva Radcliff
Junior Garden Club
Howard J. Ayler
Albany P.T.A
Celeste Williams
Grace Vorhes
Old Kyger Social and Personal Highlights
Local residents share visits and moves across Gal lipolis Vinton Middleport and Eno. Notable items include Lemley family relocation, Scott and Searles family gatherings, Durst buying a Vinton farm, and anniversary celebrations for Garfield Searles and wife.
Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Meeting
The Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Chauncey K of P hall. Members are urged to attend the regular gathering and discuss upcoming community service plans.
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Chauncey—Forest
Rose Rebekah Lodge
Chauncey K. of P
Syracuse Personal Mention
Syracuse notes report Mrs Lenora Campbell visiting her parents in Syracuse and many locals attending John George Matthewson funeral in Pom eroy. Out of town relatives named include James and John C Matthewson Powell Lovett Taft and others.
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Syracuse
Lenora Campbell
Cleveland Public
Herbert Stobart
John George Matthewson
Pomeroy
Syracuse Hill Cemetery
James Matthewson
John C. Matthewson
Powell
Lovett Taft
Cleveland
Charles Page
Clara Clunk
Columbus
Florence Barrett
Nelsonville
Girls Club Becomes I.0.B. Club Meeting Held
The P. A. Girls Club met at the home of Miss Dolores Hunter and Olga Hunter. The group renamed itself the I.0.B. Club after the business session. Refreshments were served to Gladys Beitelschies Norma Clarke Olga Hunter Dolores Hunter Melvine McKibben Betty Moody and Jean Slagle. The next meeting will be at Miss Gladys Beitelschies home.
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Chauncey
P. A
Dolores
Olga Hunter
I.0.b. Club
Gladys Beitelschies
Norma Clarke
Dolores Hunter
Melvine McKibben
Betty Moody
Jean Slagle
Wiener Roast Held by Zion Church Sunday School Class
Mrs Flora Grant and members of her Zion Church Sunday School class at Low er Plains held a wiener roast at Stage mound. Attendees included Eileen Bullock Virginia Gabriel Ida Frances Gabriel Grace Dicken Bernice Gabriel June Christian Dorothy Hamilton Myrtle O'Brien Roy Langle Paul Hamilton Herbert Shields Ralph Gabriel Robert Shields Leroy Hawk James Christian Gordon Hamilton.
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Chauncey
Flora Grant
Zion Church, Lower Plains
Stage Mound
Eileen Bullock
Virginia Gabriel
Ida Frances Gabriel
Grace Dicken
Bernice Gabriel
June Christian
Dorothy Hamilton
Myrtle O’brien
Roy Langle
Paul Hamilton
Herbert Shields
Ralph Gabriel
Robert Shields
Leroy Hawk
James Christian
Gordon Hamilton
Grant
Boys Club Meets at Poston Home for Wiener Roast
The GO.P. Boys Club of Poston met Tuesday night at Jack Mitchell’s home. Plans were made for a wiener roast and, after the business meeting, refreshments were served.
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Guaumber
Go.p. Boys Club
Poston
Jack Mitchell
Local News Highlights From Syracuse Area
Attend to a pool surrounded by Weeping Willow trees and a flower garden as community interest grows. Mrs. F. A. Shumway chairs a Rally Day program at the Syracuse Methodist Church. Miss Marcia Karr heads to Columbus for a 10 day vacation. Emerson Ward and family visit from Columbus for several days with Frank and family. Mrs. A. L. Flanagan recovers from influenza. Mrs. Dan Rizer returns to activity after illness. Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson visit with Harold and wife in Burlingham.
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F. A. Shumway
Syracuse Methodist Church
Marcia Karr
Columbus
Emerson Ward
Frank Winebrenner
A. L. Flanagan
Dan Rizer
George Henderson
Harold Jones
Burlingham
Knothole Club Hosts Candy Party at Betsy Ross Millfield
CHAUNCEY A candy party was enjoyed Monday night by members of the Knothole club at the Betsy Ross in Millfield. The group then went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Theisen for music and dancing. Members present were Dorothy Daugherty June Theisen Kath leen Willis Mary Lee Blower Jean Russell Frederica Theisen Virginia Theisen Jack Border Gordon Mingus and Richard Powell.
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Chauncey
Betsy Ross
Millfield
William Theisen
Dorothy Daugherty
June Theisen
Kathleen Willis
Mary Lee Blower
Jean Russell
Frederica Theisen
Virginia Theisen
Jack Border
Gordon Mingus
Richard Powell
Weekend Visitors Draws Local Family Gatherings
Chauncey hosted Mr and Mrs Grover Cradlebaugh and daughter with Mrs Karns of Akron visiting their son in law Alva Karns. Athens and Lower Plains residents including Mrs David Hughes and James David visited relatives in Lowers Plains and Tillie Anderson. Other guests came from Wellston Zion Church former pastor Rev Melvin Dunn. Floyd Barber from Athens joined George Gabriel Jr in Lower Plains. Electa Moore of Athens spent a week with Harry Moore’s family in Lower Plains. Clifford Shafer of Columbus stayed in Chauncey with his parents Carl and the Shafer family. Harley Lanning of Millfield and his children Virginia and Junior visited Murray City.
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Carl Shafer
Ellis Ave
Harley Lanning
Virginia
Junior
Millfield
Murray City
William Lanning
Halloween Class Party At Zion Church In Lower Plains
Mrs. Ralph Calendine hosted the Mother's Jewels Sunday School Class from Zion Church Tuesday night with ice cream and cake. Prize winners were Adalyn Barstow, Harry Luman and Wilma McHarg. Guests included Donna Barstow, Dorothy Gabriel, Thelma McHarg, Thelma Gabriel, L. D. Christian, Roger Moore, Richard Moore, Curtis Calendine and Wendell Calendine, among others. Chauncey operation reported as Mary Abdella in Saint Marys Hospital, Clarksburg, favorable recovery noted.
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Chauncey
Ralph Calendine
Lower Plains
Mother’s Jewels
Zion Church
Richard Moore
Harry Gabriel
Wilma McHarg
Curtis Calendine
Wendell Calendine
Frank May
Verdie Christian
Adriene Moore
Illness of Mrs. Eva Smith Reported Serious
Mrs. Eva Smith mother of Mrs. W. E. Dicken of Low er Plains is seriously ill and at home with her daughter. Her condition Tuesday showed no improvement. Her children from Columbus and Carbon Hill were notified by her illness.
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Chauncey
Eva Smith
W. E. Dicken
Lower Plains
Columbus
Carbon Hil
Northwestern Wildcats spark comeback with new team spirit
Northwestern rebounded from a rocky prior season as sophomores found renewed belief and unity. Big Alf Bauman and Bill De Correvont spark a 20th century style revival, leading a surge that defeated Ohio State and Syracuse, while the squad emphasizes scoring and teamwork over stars.
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Wildcats
Ohio State
Alf Bauman
Bill de Correvont
Chicago
Austin High
Northwestern
Oklahoma
Syracuse
Red Sox to Take Over Louisville Franchise
Final arrangements expected today on a deal giving the Boston Red Sox complete control of the Louisville Club of the American Association. A tentative agreement would have Tom Yawkey acquire control of Donie Bush and Frank McKinney interests.
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Boston
Boston Red Sox
Louisville
Tom Yawkey
Sox
Donie Bush
Frank McKinney
Cardinal Stars On Injured List
The Chicago Cardinals, after a 28-21 loss to Washington, face the Cleveland Rams next Sunday without Tony Blazine and Ruppert Pate. Blazine has a dislocated knee and Pate a broken leg.
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Chicago
Chicago Cardinals
Washington
Cleveland Rams
Tony Blazine
Ruppert Pate
Blazine
Pate
Wake Forest College
Bradfields Honor Mary Eleanor 10th Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Leslie Bradfield of Athens entertained Sunday night for their daughter Mary Eleanor s 10th birthday with a chicken dinner and an attractive cake topped by 10 lighted candles.
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Chauncey
Mary Eleanor
Leslie Bradfield
Athens
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