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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1941

Page

9

Bobcats Face Strong Offensive Foe At Akron

Indianapolis based report notes Greyhound the world champion trotting horse retires at nine after 88 race wins and 17 international records. The horse moves from Seo Palin’s stable to Red Gates farm near St. Charles Illinois to live out retirement.

Bobcats Akron Bulldogs Logan Indianapolis Seo Palin Red Gates St. Charles Ill E. J. Baker Palin James Wingfield

Ohio Bobcats face Akron Zippers in 15 year rematch

Ohio University renews its rivalry with the Akron Zippers in a Saturday afternoon game in Akron. Severe injuries sap key backs for Ohio as the Zippers reliance on speed and a strong passing attack loom large.

Ohio University Akron Bobcats University of Akron Zippers Cleveland Ohio Zippers Youngstown

Wittenberg Marietta Feature Game In Ohio Conference

The Associated Press reports three unbeaten teams clash in Ohio Conference play as Wittenberg faces Marietta in Columbus while Ohio Northern meets Capital University in Columbus. Oklahoma City University visits Youngstown to play the Penguins in an intersectional matchup.

Ohio Columbus Marietta Ohio River Wittenberg Ohio Northern Capital University Capital Oklahoma City University Goldbugs Youngstown Youngstown College Penguins

Purdue and Ohio State to clash before near capacity crowd

Purdue Boilermakers and Ohio State Buckeyes prepare for the Big Nine opener before about 72,000 fans in Columbus. Both teams altered offenses since last week's games. Purdue may start several injured players while Ohio State trains briefly then attends a country club session.

Columbus Purdue Boilermakers Ohio Bucks Pitt Southern Cal Mal Elward Magnetic Springs Stadium Ohio State Lafayette Pittsburgh John Petty Marion Red) Carter John Galvin Vincent Rocky) Snyder Massillon Petty Tony Berto Letterman Kenny Smock Smock Bob Haszyk Bob Iron Man

Wildcats Pick Over Wolverines in Conference Clash

Herb Barker previews a key football week with picks across the nation. Northwestern is favored in a pair of unbeaten Western Conference outfits while Navy and Cornell clash, and Texas Christian faces Texas A. and M. in another pivotal showdown.

Herb Barker NEW York Northwestern Michigan NAVY Cornell Texas Christian Texas A Christian Kyle Gillespie Aggies Columbia-Georgia Columbia Georgia Mississippi Villanova Baylor Bears Jack Wilson Vanderbilt Georgia Tech Minnesota PITT Santa Clara Michigan State DUKE Colgate Ohio State Purdue Buckeyes Nebraska Indiana Nebras

Fullerton Sports Roundup Highlights Volunteers and College Picks

Southwest Conference recruitment aims for 1500 volunteer coaches at various rates. Illinois star Don Griffin compared to flamingos in a first conference game. Weekend picks include Villanova over Baylor and Navy over Cornell, with Nebraska over Indiana and more. Also notes Gutteridge exiting baseball, and a Galesburg High vs Moline football play with multiple offsides and a missed score.

New York Arkansas A Johnnie Porter Watcen Don Griffin Illinois Griffin Minnesota Nile Galesburg Moline Don Williams Williams

Michigan Halfback Enlists in Naval Air Corps

Harold Lockard of Canton Ohio will join the naval air corps after the football season ends. The University of Michigan junior, classified 1-A by his selective service board, enters naval recruitment. Also notes Mount Evans rest house at 14,260 feet, the highest building in North America.

Wolves Jackson Mich Harold (Tippy) Lockard Canton University of Michigan Naval Air Corps Naval Lockard Canton Selective Service Board North America Mount Evans Colo

Broadwell Social and Brief Personal Notes

Howard Hay Brow of Columbus was the weekend guest of his sister Mrs Laura James. Mrs Henry North was Sunday guest of her daughter Mrs Dan McKinley of Glouster. Private William Vandyke of Fort Custer Mich is home on furlough. Mrs Lester White spent last week with her mother Mrs Flossie Nice in Columbus. Mrs Ralph Fyock who had cared for her mother Mrs Hattie Hendershot has returned to Pittsburgh. Connie Vandyke moved her family from Sand Rock to the Totman property here. Hendershot has a telephone installed at her residence. Alfred Westbrook and two children were Sunday guests of Milton Eddy of New Matamoras. Ralph Westbrook and Geraldine Parsons were Sunday guests of Raymond Westbrook of Shelby.

Hattie Hendershot Pittsburgh Connie Vandyke Sand Rock Totman Alfred Westbrook Milton Eddy New Matamoras Ralph Westbrook Geraldine Parsons Raymond Westbrook S@hley

Akron Garfield Triumphs Over Akron North 14 6

Akron Garfield defeats Akron North 14 to 6 in a tough gridiron tilt. Hughes beats Purcell 20 to 0. Oxford McGuffey posts 21 as Seven Mile edged Portsmouth Central Catholic 25 to 6. Huntington Vinson tops central game.

Akron Garfield Akron North Cincinnati Hughes Purcell Oxford McGuffey Seven Mile Portsmouth Central Catholic Huntington W. Va Vinson

Athens Bulldogs Tackle Logan Chieftains In Key SE League Clash

Athens travels to face unbeaten Logan Chieftains in a pivotal Southeastern League game that could end the Red and Black title hopes. Missing only Ben Fulton, Athens relies on Millis Bobo Maynard and Yaw in a T formation with McPherson at center as Logan’s Bill Johnson powers the attack.

Athens Bulldogs Hocking Valley Bulldogs Logan Chieftains Harry Lackey Nelsonville Athens Ben Fulton Fulton Fol McPherson Lackey Bob Wakefield Millis Bobo Maynard Yaw Greahounds Logan Athens Pos 1LOUAN Burt LE Conrad Johnson Keleh Sprague Lo Graham McPherson Hoes Tom RG Davis Wright Chappelear Casto Mills Q Stison Yaw Leu McGonagle Bobo Kit M. Hummell Maynard v Johnson

Nile Kinnick scouts Minnesota for Iowa on Saturday

Nile Kinnick, the last quarterback to defeat the Gophers, was seen scouting Minnesota for Iowa ahead of their showdown on Saturday. The notable Iowa figure visited campus to evaluate the team and potential matchups.

Nile Kinnick Gophers Minnesota Iowa

Birth of Patricia Lee to Mr and Mrs Robert Fleming

Mrs Olive Fain has learned of the birth of a daughter Patricia Lee to Mr and Mrs Robert Fleming on Sept 26 in Columbus. Mrs Fleming formerly Bessie Perry is sister to Mrs Fain and visits here.

Concord Church Members Host Masquerade Party

Concord Church Christian Endeavor Society held a masquerade at Mrs. Elsie Antle's home with 17 attendees. The church plans a two week revival to begin October 27 with Rev. William M. George as evangelist. Nearby visits and guests are noted including Vernie Wemmer, Riley and Walter McDaniel, and Eva Antle with Delores Leasure.

Concord Christian Endeavor Society Concord Church Elsie Antle William M. George Vernie Wemmer Near Mountville John Antle Riley McDaniel Guysville William Russel Edward Weiss Walter Nichols Joseph Antle Columbus Joe Antle Antle John Gilliot Jacksonville Eva Antle Francis Love Delores Leasure Dayton Eddie Brown

Bolvin Stops Harris in Providence Lightweight Bout

In Fall River Mass Larry Bolvin the 125 1 2 pounder from Providence stopped Jackie Harris the 122 pounder from Boston in six rounds. In Elizabeth New Jersey Ray Rovelli the 147 pound Dumont fighter stopped Eddie Burns the 148 pound New York fighter in four rounds.

Fall River Mass Larry Bolvin Providence Jackie Harris Boston Elizabeth N. J Ray Rovelli Dumont Eddie Burns New York

Bishop Ace Out Delaware Wayne Game Change

Lima Sophomore Bob Brentinger will replace injured Bruce Mackinnon in the Ohio Wesleyan line plunging spot for Saturday's game with Wayne University in Detroit, coach George Gauth 1 announced today.

Delaware Bob _ Brent Inger Lima Bruce Mackinnon Ohio Wesleyan Wayne University Detroit George Gauth

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