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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1940

Page

7

Look magazine blasts Dempsey era boxing claims

Jack Kearns accuses past opponents of staged bouts and dangerous hype in Look magazine. He describes Dempsey Carpentier and Willard clashes as rigged and criticizes modern boxing as brain-light, insisting Dempsey would knock out Louis.

Jack Kearns Look Magazine Kearns Jack Georges Carpentier Dempsey Rickard Tom Gibbons Firpo Willard Jess Willard Long Joe Louis

Notre Dame Advances From Sixth In AP football poll

The AP poll shows Notre Dame rising from sixth to second after a 61 point win over Carnegie Tech. Michigan stays third and Texas A&M drops to fourth as Cornell holds the top spot. The rankings reflect upcoming tests including Cornell vs Ohio State and Notre Dame vs Illinois with several other key matchups across the top ten.

Hugh Fullerton, JR YORK Pennsylvania Michigan Associated Press Penn Cornell Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Irish Texas Aggies Tennessee Minnesota Northwestern Stanford Boston College Forham Texas Clemson Mississippi Georgetown Washington Southern California Nebraska Southern Methodist Columbia Penn State Ohio State Detroit Baylor Duke Navy California Mississippi State Georgia Tech Texas Tech Wake Forest Missouri Colorado Illinois Aggies Florida Iowa Indiana St. Anselm Fordham St. Mary’s Texas-Rice South Carolina Arkansas New York University Nebraska-Missour Syracuse

Jacobs matches Conn and Savold in Madison Square Garden bout

Promoter Mike Jacobs has lined up a 15 round non title fight at Madison Square Garden on November 29 pitting light heavyweight champion Billy Conn against Des Moines heavyweight Lee Savold.

New York Mike Jacobs Billy Conn Lee Savold Des Moines Madison Square Garden

Yarosz and Marshall Suspended After Bout Foul Fouls

Pittsburgh reports that referee Red Robinson recommended suspensions for Teddy Yarosz and Lloyd Marshall after a ten round middleweight bout. Yarosz, at 173 pounds, won the decision over Marshall, who weighed 163 pounds, amid warnings for fouling.

Pittsburgh Teddy Yarosa Lloyd Marshall Cleveland Red Robinson Yarosz

Boxing results from four cities headline quick outpoints

In Philadelphia Tommy Forte won a 10 round decision over Lou Salica. Chicago saw Carl Vinciquerra knock out Wally Sears in five rounds. Louisville matched Wishy Jones by decision over Al Dorlac in six. Baltimore featured Red Burman outpointing Tony Musto over ten rounds.

Philadelphia Tommy Forte Lou Salica Brooklyn Chicago Carl Vinciquerra Omaha Neb Wally Sears Louisville Wishy Jones al Dorlac St. Louis Baltimore Red Burman Tony Musto

Sutherland Sees Bears as Deep and Dominant

Dr Jock Sutherland calls the Chicago Bears the greatest aggregation of football players he ever saw three deep in every position and equally strong. Other notes mention Bing Crosby negotiating for the Boston Bees and Bo McMillin predicting Minnesota to win the Big Ten title.

Buffalo N. Y Jock Sutherland Chicago Bears Bing Crosby Dickering Boston Bees Michigan Bo McMillin Minnesota

Buffalo A. C. Dinner Praises Sam Snead As Pro

Craig Wood hails Slammin Sammy Snead as the best golf pro he ever saw during the Buffalo A. C. annual dinner, noting Snead’s skill and impact in golf.

Buffalo A. C Craig Wood Sammy Snead

Scribe Picks Cornell and Michigan in Headliners

New York preview bets Cornell to beat Ohio State and Michigan to top Penn in two big Saturday games. Cornell's balanced offense and solid line contrast Penn's Reagan led attack facing Michigan speed and Westfall defense. Cornell offense shows timing and deception. Penn relies on one star.

Scribe Cornell Michigan NEW York Ohio State Penn Cornell Ap Phy Scholl Bufalino Reagan

M bee Duckpin Bowling League Oysters Harvest Figures

Oysters are harvested to a total of 16 300 000 bushels annually in the United States. They supply 95 600 000 pounds of food valued at 8 700 000 dollars.

United States

Murray City Social Briefs

Murray City notices the Junior Class will stage a play at the gym on Wednesday at 8 p.m. under Lawrence Lewis. Cast includes Elmer Spencer Bill Voytke Warren Dupler Roger Wilson George Reynolds Bob Dugan Dorothy Garner Bette Spencer Eunice Ann Kinneer Ardella Martin Emogene Storer Margie Ellis. Tickets on sale by class members.

Murray City Lawrence Lewis Ozark Elmer Spencer Bill Voytke Warren Dupler Roger Wilson George Reynolds Bob Dugan Dorothy Garner Bette Spencer Eunice Ann Kinneer Ardella Martin Emogene Storer Margie Ellis McCann Minnesota Gerald Robinson Nancy Martha Sally Riggs Julia Robinson Mary Louise Jones Lewisburg W. Va George Jones Ben Bailey Carbon Hill Edith Mahoney New York City William Thomas Bessie Wells Columbus Mary Thomas Chris Waldeck Nelsonville Harry Shaffer Walter Anderson Oscar Hillyer Cincinnati Virgil Hillyer Lawrence Martin Willoughby Roy Martin Adam Anderson Arthur Hughes Delbert Russell Collinsville Thomas Stiff Middleport Thae Jean Louise Naomi Russell Lawrence Russell Ill Russells Harry Shuttleworth Ted Shuttleworth Henry Bennett Verner Bateman Logan Elza Bateman William Hawk Oscar Lopez Harold Emick Charles Shuttleworth George Mordue West Virginia George Culbertson Ann Morgan Ravenna

Weekend visitors and guests linger in area towns

The text lists numerous weekend visits and guests across Logan Nelsonville Lancaster and Barberton. Fred Cook visited Logan on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown stayed with Mr. and Mrs. William Snedden in Logan. Susie Abahazie of Nelsonville visited with her mother Mrs. Steve Abahazie. Vaughn Collins of Barberton and his wife visited his parents, with Mrs Collins remaining for a week. Charles Shuttleworth Frederick Collins Grace Thomas and Mrs J A Ayers were business visitors in Lancaster and Logan. Ruth Penn and Nellie Hamer hosted Saturday visits in Nelsonville. Charles Vancuren of Columbus and his wife stayed with her parents Clarence and wife.

Some Hogan Murphy Famy Fred Cook Logan Walter Brown William Snedden Susie Abahazie Nelsonville Steve Abahazie Vaughn Collins Barberton Fred Collins

Foes Held to 25 Points in Five Contests

The Athens Bulldogs, mid season, have shut out opponents to 25 points across five games, averaging five per game. They lead in first downs 82 to 31, with standout back Jack Engle showing playmaking ability, and have suffered no serious injuries but fumbled at times. Coach Lackey praises esprit de corps as seven regulars graduate next year and three starters remain.

Bulldogs Athens Harry Lackey Harry Jack Engle Lackey Ed McPherson Bill Sprague Howie Bobo Bulldog

West Jefferson '11' Runs String of Victories to 15

West Jefferson the small Madison County town shows a powerful football run with 15 straight wins. Captain Robbin Priday leads a 23-man squad, and coach Ralph Riddell guides the team to a 442-13 forward margin over the stretch. The team aims for unbeaten status as three games remain on the schedule.

West Jefferson Columbus Ohio Madison County Massillon Canton McKinley Toledo Waite Toledo DeVilbiss Lorain Robbin Priday Ralph Riddell Cincinnati Denison West Jeff Groveport Tiffin Toledo Newark Versailles Oxford McGuffey Columbus North Cuyahoga Falls Xenia Tiffin Jr Newcomerstown Carrollton Erie Sandusky Toledo Central Catholic Horace Gillom Steubenville Piqua Miamisburg

Layden reluctant to judge Notre Dame after Illinois clash

Notre Dame coach Elmer Layden delays final assessment of the Irish after the Illinois game, saying he will judge the team after Saturday's Illinois contest. He cites diminished performances from Georgia Tech and Carnegie as factors in his wary view.

Notre Dame Ind Elmer Layden Illinois Georgia Tech Carnegie

Cavalcade, 1934 Derby Victor Dies at Shandon Farm

Cavalcade the 1934 Kentucky Derby winner died at Shandon Farm near Lexington after contracting shipping fever while en route from Brookmeade Farm Virginia. The nine year old brown stallion was king of the three year olds in the year of his Derby triumph.

Lexington Harrie B. Scott Shandon Farm Brookmeade Isabel Dodge Sloan Virginia

Iowa Back Top Scorer In Big Ten Race

Iowa back Bill Green remains the pace setter in Western Conference scoring despite a chest injury that kept him out of much of the Indiana game. His 18 point total in the Wisconsin contest led the field, with four rivals within six points. Michigan's Tom Harmon sits sixth after one league game. Golf balls were first made from horsehide cases filled with feathers.

Chicago Bill Green Iowa Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Tom Harmon

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