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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1942

Page

6

BoBCats Hope to Bounce Back After Defeat

Deprived of an unbeaten Untied season by a loss to Cincinnati, Don Peden focuses on rebuilding for the game against Ohio Wesleyan's Battling Bishops. The Athens Messenger notes the team must forget the setback and start fresh for Homecoming.

THE Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Bobcats Cincinnati Don Peden Ohio Wesleyan Bearcats Cincy Peden Els

Ohio Bobcats look to rebound after Cincinnati loss

Ohio University football coach Don Peden leads a 7:30 pm quarterbacks meeting in the Men's Gym to review the 26 7 defeat by Cincinnati. The session includes scouting Ohio Wesleyan and a recap of breakdowns, with emphasis on morale and preparation for the next game.

Ohio University Cincinnati Messenger Don Peden Sual Ohio

Boxing Results From Philadelphia Baltimore and Columbus

Ray Robinson outpointed Izzy Jannazzo in Philadelphia. Lou Brooks edged Tony Musto in Baltimore. Buddy Walker defeated Johnny Flynn in Columbus to close the card.

Philadelphia Ray Robinson New York Izzy Jannazzo Baltimore Lou Brooks Wilmington Del Tony Musto Chicago Columbus Buddy Walker Johnny Flynn

AAU Announces Junior Cross Country in Oxford and 40-Kilometer Walk in Cincinnati

The National Amateur Athletic Union schedules the junior cross-country race for October 31 in Oxford Ohio and the 40 kilometer walk for November 1 in Cincinnati.

New York National Amateur Athletic Union Oxford Cincinnati

Rothwell Club Meets With Henshaw This Thursday

The Rothwell Club will meet with Mrs. J. H. Henshaw Thursday afternoon. Mrs. E. E. Munden will present a book review at the meeting. Harold Brown, son of Mr and Mrs Morrison Brown of this city, has been transferred from Camp Lee Virginia to Fort Benning Georgia.

Georgia Glouster Harold Brown Morrison Brown Camp Lee Ft. Benning

S E League Standings and Weekend Schedule

Athens leads with 18 points over Gallipolis 13. Middleport routs Wellston 44 to 0. Jackson 7 defends against Logan 0. Pomeroy 20 over Nelsonville 0. Week end games: Athens at Pomeroy Nelsonville at Logan Middleport at Gallipolis Jackson at Oak Hill Non league.

Athens Gallipolis Middleport Wellston Jackson Logan Pomeroy Nelsonville Oak Hill T. Pts Weenie Ollie Cline Fredericktown Mt. Gilead Cline Port Clinton Chuck” Gill Massillon Tigers Steubenville New Castle Stubbers Johnny Stojack Louisville Boardman Stow

State Retains Top Ranking In AP poll

Ohio State remains No. 1 in the AP weekly college football poll with four straight wins after a 26 point scoring spree against Purdue. Georgia jumps to a close second after routing Tulsa 40 to none, while Dixie Bulldogs hold third as Alabama moves into fourth after beating Tennessee 8 to 0. Notre Dame and Santa Clara rise into top ten with Boston College, and other movers fill spots as one week changes few positions.

NEW York Ohio State Associated Press Buckeyes Purdue Georgia Tulane Dixie Bulldogs Alabama Tennessee Michigan Wolverines Northwestern Illinois Georgia Tech Wisconsin Notre Dame Iowa Santa Clara California Boston College Eagles North Carolina Pennsylvania Princeton Colgate Duke Washington State Southern Norton Powhatan Xenia Lorain Steelmen Lakewood Lake Erie Loop Cleveland West Tiltonville Shadyside Cleveland Lincoln Parma Fredericktown Mt. Gilead Toledo Libbey Bill Elwood Dover Avition Chillicothe Bob Elise Hilliard Gahanna Lincoln Canton McKinley Tony Dominick Jack Crider Harold Jenkins Marion Harding Ashland Wilmington Charley Hamilton Ira Blackwell Columbus West Bob Tennant Mount Ollie Cline Ollie Ack Lucas Cline Gill Jack Bickel Newark Johnny Sauer Dayton Oakwood Harvey Dillon Amsterdam Dave Barbosa Greentown Dean Sensanbauger Uhrichsville John Stojack Steubenville Regis Leonard Tiltonsville Leo Pawlak Bill Cantrell Gallipolis Martin Gibbs Ironton Joe Bartos Joe Dawson East Liverpool Chuck Holt Massillon John Tilletski Canton St. John

Grange Predicts Michigan End of Minnesota Jinx

Michigan coach Grange forecasts ending the nine season jinx against Minnesota. He cites Kuzma’s return, Michigan’s improved shine, and a clash with Minnesota at Memorial Stadium drawing 65 000 fans.

Farewell Dinner Honors Lawrence Skinner Jr Before Army

A dinner at the home of Ma and Mrs Dane Miskel in Glouster bid farewell to Lawrence Skinner Jr of Canton who leaves for the Army. Family and friends from Glouster Columbus Dayton and Day ton attended including Lawrence Skinner Sr Mary Skinner Bernie and Robert Skinner Bill Fowler Jean Reese Anna Marie Dorothy Mae Miskel Norma Jones John and Miles Dyer Richie Jones.

Glouster Dane Miskel Lawrence Skinner, Jr Canton Army Lawrence Skinner Mary Skinner Columbus Bernadine Robert Skinner Bill Fowler Jean Reese Anna Marie Dorothy Mae Miskel Dayton Norma Jones John Dyer Miles Dyer Richie Jones

Fleure Secures Foundry Job in Defense Industry

Perry Daniel Fleure 18, son of Mr and Mrs W L Fleure of Gallipolis, completes NYA foundry training in Middleport and wins a place as a foundry worker in a defense industry starting March 1.

Gallipolis NYA Middleport Perry Daniel Fleure W. L. Fleure Mar

Moose Initiate Class Sunday Afternoon at Glouster Lodge

A large group of candidates known as the Oral Daugherty class received initial story work Sunday afternoon at Glouster Lodge No. 1197 Loyal Order of Moose with the Lancaster crack degree team performing. Alec Docie, who left for U S Navy service, was presented a 25 membership pin and C F Guinther received a minute man certificate.

Glouster Oral Daugherty Glouster Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Lancaster Mr. Daugherty Alec Docie U. S. Navy C. F. Guinther Lodge

Mrs Antle Hosts Bridal Shower for Mrs Max Antle

Mrs Marie Antle entertained a miscellaneous bridal shower Saturday evening for her daughter in law Mrs Max Antle of Columbus. Bridge was played with high score to Mrs Ella Morrison, second to Mrs Bess Sayre, third to Ira Nelson, and consolation to Mrs Betty Addington.

Max Antle Columbus Ella Morrison Bess Sayre Ira Nelson Betty Addington Mary Davis Jacksonville Helen Ginnan Ada Brunton Eileen Leake Mable Danford Esta Haskins Merle Danford Eileen Morrison Trimble

Delegates Return From North American Christian Convention

Glouster minister C B Tigner and three members returned from Indianapolis where they attended the North American Christian Convention as delegates. The Cable Tabernacle hosted the event with a large crowd and about 3 000 attendees from across North America. Missionaries from war zones also attended.

Glouster C. B. Tigner Glouster Church of Christ

Glouster Church Revival Set to Start October 26

Glouster Church of Christ announces a revival at the corner of Cross Street and Fairlawn Avenue starting Monday evening October 26 lasting at least three weeks. Evangelist Russell L. Martin of Cincinnati and Phil Durham of Castor lead the campaign with Mrs Martin assisting and junior training.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Russell L. Martin Cincinnati Phil T. Durham Castor Evangelist Martin Churches of Christ In America Durham C. B. Tigner Cross St Fairlawn Ave

Fullerton's Roundup of Football and War Time Notes

NY writers discuss the wartime season impact on football teams. Navy pre flight squads upset, Duke beats Colgate on big plays, Lou Little says players aren’t letting war disturb practice. Arkansas Razorbacks finally beat a newspaper sports editor. USC bowlers raise funds via Victory Legion during war effort week starting Nov 9.

New York Navy Iowa Notre Dame Wisconsin Georgia Tech Duke Colgate Lou Little Burns Bennett Little Rock Arkansas Democrat University of Arkansas Razorbacks America Pearl Harbor USC Victory Legion

Jacksonville Mothers Club Meeting At Home

Jacksonville The Jacksonville Mothers Club was entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Sophronia House helder with co hostesses Mrs Vess House helder The program leader Mrs Henry Exenkamper read and discussed Should Your Child Skip a Grade Papers onUnearned Praise is Injurious To Child Children at School was read by Leona Nicholas Quarrelsome Children was offered by Mrs Lucille Williams 25 members and guests attended Refreshments were served The next meeting will be with Mrs Walter McCaskey.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Mothers Club Sophronia Househelder Vess Househelder Henry Exenkamper Helen Schrostosky Leona Nicholas Lucille Williams Walter McCaskey

Marriage Announced in Kentucky for George Burdiss and Clara Lares

Announcement of the marriage of George Burdiss of Columbus, son of Mrs Lena Burdiss Maxwell of Jacksonville, to Miss Clara Lares, daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Lares of Columbus. The ceremony was at Greenup Kentucky on October 17 conducted by Rev W H Muncy. The couple spent Sunday with the bridegroom's mother in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville George Burdiss Columbus Lena Burdiss Maxwell Clara Lares J. H. Lares W. H. Muncy Greenup Mr. Burdiss

Ames-Bern High opens season with Pennsville game

Amesville Ames-Bern High boys start basketball practice and announce their November 13 contest with Pennsville. Coach Charles McAfee returns, with three notable players from last year Bill Inman Allan Jago Miles Wolfe and a list of candidates for the varsity. Community requests donate fat for explosives production. 4e per pound paid. Carnival king and queen candidates named by grades. voting on November 6. Local club events and visits noted.

Amesville Ames-Bern Pennsville Charles McAfee Bill Inman Allan Jago Miles Wolfe Don Mason Rex Quinn Bob Quinn Edward Mayles Bill Riley Jack Eddy Bob Mescher Dick O'Neal Mary Moore Herman Antle Joan Eddy Adrian Jago Donna Lee Kuhns Paul Jones Dorothy Meseher Clair Parsons Betty Inman Jo Jago W.S.C.S. of Methodist Church Riley Thompson Guysville Euphemia Betty Simon Capitol University Columbus Dail Thompson Johnny, Glouster Josephine Altier Crooksville Ernest Adair Jackson Sedwick Beaulah

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