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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1939

Page

7

Xavier Attack Built On Speed Threatens Bobcats

Xavier Musketeers bring speed and passing to face Ohio University in Cincinnati. Nick Weiler and Russ Nickel pace the attack with quarterback Rollo Bergamyer and Tom Hogan also capable runners. Don Peden plans a speed emphasis and a possible backfield shift to Herbie Wolff at blocking back.

Ohio University Xavier Musketeers Les Michael Ohio Wesleyan Bobcats Dick Booth Johnny Lucas Cincinnati Clem Crowe St. Mary's of Texas Texans Tennessee Tech Western Kentucky Bobcat St. Vincent's Latrobe Nick Slick Weiler Russ “Zip” Nickel Crowe Nickel Rollo Bergamyer Tom Hogan Andy Craffey Jim McMullen Risaliti Schmidt Frost Halderman Peden Herbie Wolff Bob Krohmer Wolff Krohmer Bishops Janiak

Bowser Nominated Coach of the Week at Pitt Underdogs Rise

The United Press selects Charles William Bowser of Pittsburgh as coach of the week. Bowser took over after Jock Sutherland’s resignation and has Pitt undefeated this season, beating Duke 14 to 13 and routing Washington and West Virginia. Bowser, born 1898 in Ligonier, played multiple positions at Pitt and coached at Grove City, Bowdoin, and Pitt before returning as head coach in 1938.

Pittsburgh Duke Washington West Virginia Jock Sutherland Bowser Harry Ferguson NEW York U.P France United Press Charles William Bowser Pitt Pacific Coast Pop Warner Ligonier Johnstown Italy Grove City College Pennsylvania Chalky Williamson Bowdoin College Brunswick Sutherland Carnegie Tech Cornell Ohio State Charley Bowser Dick Cassiano Wallace Wade Duquesne Fordham Temple Nebraska Penn State

State Officers Provide Jobs For Gridders

Ohio State University grid players and freshmen hold part time state payroll positions to help with college expenses. Names include Capt. Steve Andrako and ends Frank Clair and John Hallabrin plus backs Howard Wedebrook James Strausbaugh and Tom Welbaum among others. across departments, duties were paid at half or minimum rates for actual work.

Columbus U.P Ohio State University Steve Andrako Trinway Frank Clair Hamilton John Hallabrin Mansfield State Auditor’s James Strausbourgh Chillicothe Mason Mayhurst Auditor’s Department Strausbaugh Don H. Ebright James Langhurst Willard Jerome Grundies Cleveland Ebright Grundies Liquor Department Tom Welbaum Akron William Collier

Ohio Rifle & Pistol Association to elect officers

The Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association will elect officers for the coming year at the annual trustees meeting in Columbus on October 22. E N Littleton of Bowling Green serves as president.

Columbus U.P Ohio Rifle & Pistol Association E. N. Littleton Bowling Green

Brooklyn Signs Ohio State Star in NFL Roster Additions

Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League announce the acquisition of two players during their rebuilding campaign. Alec Shellogg a 210 pound tackle from Notre Dame and Dick Nardi a back from Ohio State who played with the Detroit Lions last year were added to the roster.

NEW York Brooklyn Dodgers National Football League Alec Shellogg Notre Dame Dick Nardi Ohio State Detroit Lions

Cornell Fullback Is Lost For Year

Cornell's Vincent Eichler the fullback and captain is out for the season due to a leg injury. He plans an operation with a possible February return to the Big Red, and Cornell must fill the vacancy for the rest of the year in Ithaca New York.

Ithaca, N. Y U.P Cornell Vincent Eichler Big Red Eichler

Buckets and Gophers Shine in Midwest Grid Preview

Chicago dispatch surveys Big Ten and Eastern football battles for the weekend. Ohio State favored over Minnesota. Northwestern favored against Wisconsin. Indiana at Illinois. Michigan vs Chicago with reserves undeclared. Purdue hosts Michigan State. Notre Dame vs Navy. Pittsburgh vs Carnegie Tech headlines in the East with Armistice Day clash looming. Atlantic and crossboard matchups outline Saturday action across the region.

Chicago U.P Midwest Ohio State Minnesota Don Scott Purdue Nebraska Bucks Wisconsin Northwestern Harry Struhldreher Badgers Indiana Illinois Bob Zuppke Jllini California Bradley Southern California Harold Hursh Michigan Maroons Wolverines Paul Kramer Michigan State Mike Byelene Lou Brock Jack Brown Mike Notre Dame NAVY Southern Methodist Carnegie Tech

Bullies Lead APFL After Week With Victory, Bombers Tonight

Columbus Bullies top the American Professional Football League with four wins and one loss and host the Dayton Bombers in Columbus. A 16 to 12 win by the Los Angeles Bulldogs over the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati last night moved Cincinnati to their first defeat of the season, dropping them to two victories. The St. Louis Gunners remain in second place as the only club to defeat Columbus.

Columbus WUP Dayton Bombers Los Angeles Bulldogs Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati St. Louis Gunners

Twelve Mines Operate In Dover Area Wednesday

Chauncey and Dover district mines conducted activity on Wednesday with twelve mines in operation. The list includes Chauncey N. Y. 25 Millfield Poston No 6 Carbondale Kimberly Black Diamond Coonville Nos 90 255 219 9 107 and 24.

Dover Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Chauncey N. Y Millfield Poston Carbondale Kimberly Black Diamond Coonville

Deaf Mute Grace Haney to Lead Friday Services

Grace Haney a deaf mute from the West Virginia Holiness Training School at Heights will visit Chauncey and the Morristown Holiness Church to conduct services at East Mill field Mission Church Friday at 7 o'clock. The superintendent may accompany her as interpreter and Friday night is expected to attract a large audience.

Chauncey Grace Haney West Virginia Holiness ‘Training School At Heights W. Va Morristown East Millfield Howard Simpson

Chauncey Future Home Makers Club Host Wiener Roast

Chauncey Future Home Makers Club at Chauncey High Athletic Field held a wiener roast last Thursday night with 42 members present. Faculty attendees included Harry McMahen Joseph Guerra Juanita Jones and Carolyn Guerra. Mr. and Mrs George Bescoe The Plains entertained as guests Sunday joined by Mr. and Mrs Richard Lehner George Wilson and daughter Patty of Columbus.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Chauncey High Harry McMahen Joseph Guerra Juanita Jones Carolyn Guerra George Bescoe The Plains Richard Lehner George Wilson Patty Columbus Sarah Bescoe

Alas Poor Bill Edwards and the Reserve Red Cats

In Cleveland circle, Western Reserve coach Bill Edwards mourns a battered squad as Baldwin Wallace's Ray Watts faces the Red Cats under Shaw Stadium lights. Wade Watts stars as a punter and blocker while Edwards worries about injuries, freshmen turnout, and a 19-14 win over Boston U. before Friday's game.

Charles P. McMahon Cleveland Bill Edwards Western Reserve Red Cats Ray Watts Baldwin-Wallace Yellow Jackets Shaw Stadium Watts Warriors Watts Wade Watts Wade B-W Hiram John Carroll Jackets Grand Rapids University Circle Edwards Boston U Dick Booth Johnny Lucas all-Ohio Johnny Reis Reis Mickey Sanzotta Lucas Steve Belichick Boston Marcel Myslenski Carmen Izzo Frank Crisci Ohio Reserve

McQuade to Visit Chauncey on 30 Day Furlough

Bert McQuade of the United States Navy on a 30 day furlough will visit Chauncey relatives. The U S S Cincinnati sailor, a third class pay officer, enlisted three years ago in December and is a Chauncey Dover High School graduate visiting his mother Mrs Viola Sanders.

Chauncey Bert McQuade United States Navy Santiago Cincinnati Viola Sanders Chauncey and Bert Chauncey-Dover High School

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey residents report visits and travels with Chauncey and The Plains listed among origin and destination points. William Frazee and family spent the weekend in Meadow Brook W Va visiting relatives. Mrs Hattie Shafer Johnson of Peach Ridge visited Chauncey.

Chauncey William Frazee Donald William Meadow Brook W. Va Hattie Shafer Johnson Peach Ridge F. H. Staffinger Converse St. Millfield Lancaster Fair A. L Bob) Brown Joe Morgan E. Gillespie Gillespie Marinda Cruikshank Zimmie Smith Jennie Courtney Holl S. Courtney Marietta Hospital Cora Ferrer Brooks Trenton Mich Elizabeth Ferrer High St Thelma Linscott Clara Wallace the Plains Columbus Nora Graves

Kirkendall Birth Prompts Chauncey Family News

Mr and Mrs Luther Kirkendall announce the birth of a son at their home near Chauncey on Saturday October 14. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Hershal Kirkendall of Chauncey.

Chauncey Luther Kirkendall Hershal Kirkendall

Athens Bulldogs Set to Challenge Middleport Jackets Friday Night

Athens seeks an upset as the Bulldogs visit Middleport to face the league leading Jackets in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic Association race. Jackets, riding upsets over Gallipolis and Jackson, share the top spot with Logan and Wellston, while Athens hopes to counter with timing, size, and a strong running and passing attack led by Roush, French, and Richmond.

S.e.0.a.a Middleport Yellow Jackets Middleport Jackets Gallipolis Jackson Logan Wellston Nelsonville Athens Elevens Athens Bulldogs The Tack Roush French Richmond Hackett

Challedon Favored in Pimlico Special at Baltimore

Challedon appears the horse to beat in the Pimlico Special on the race card at Baltimore. The Maryland bred colt, fresh from Keeneland speed, holds claim as top three year old with Kayak II as main challenger and a $10,000 purse at stake.

New York Challedon Baltimore Johnstown Seabiscuit War Admiral Jesse Owens Glenn Cunningham Nurmi Keeneland Discovery Pimlico Santa Anita

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