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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1939
Page
7
In this column the author notes the season sees little rule upheaval with only a clarifying change about ineligible receivers and predicts agitation to move goal posts back to the goal lines to boost field goal attempts. Notre Dame wins two games by placekicking as a highlight of the season.
Don Peden lauds Ohio University Bobcats after the Xavier game and previews the Home Coming clash with Dayton Flyers. He highlights strong Ohio line work and sweeps, notes Dayton’s depth and Padley’s versatility, and expects the Bobcats to refine passing while maintaining a solid defense for Saturday’s game.
The text recalls 1939 International League standings with Jersey City Rochester and Buffalo top three, plus a Bonneville Salt Flats description noting Salt Lake City distance, a long speed trial course, and timing details. It also notes Ohio State and Minnesota football plays and field goal intrigue with several named players and teams.
The University of Chicago Maroons have won seven Big Ten titles, more than any other school. Michigan, Illinois and Minnesota each trail with five titles, marking a historical strength despite recent trends.
Pittsburgh UPI reports coach Bill Kern of Carnegie Tech denied rumors he would leave for another job next season. He said he is focused on the current football team and not worrying about potential opportunities or changes.
Kingsport Tennessee report notes Bobby Cifers, famed scholastic football star, scoring at over 10 points per game this season after amassing 238 points last fall, maintaining national attention and continued scoring pace.
Ohio University plans for the Peden appreciation dinner at Hotel Berry Friday night. Eddie McWilliams 1913 alum aims to attend with vaudeville and radio fame on the program alongside Strickland Gillilan and Herman James. Also on stage are Coach Baujan, Dr. Goldsberry, Prof. MacKinnon, and the Varsity Comedy Quartet. Ticket sales near the 200‑seat estimate.
Ohio high school football jamboree nears finish with 41 teams still undefeated. Massillon and Portsmouth lead the parade with 19 straight wins. losses include Bellefontaine and Withrow. Unbeatens face key dates. standout players and bracket notes add detail to the race.
In Lexington Kentucky reports note St Germans, now a leading stallion, finished second for owner Lord Astor in the 1924 Epsom Derby, marking his owner’s fifth second place in seven years and a never yet winning the classic.
Auburn, Ala. will stage only one home game this season as the Tigers face a road-heavy slate. The home crowd expects a tough challenge despite the team’s struggles with consistency this year.
Ohio State remains a top independent powerhouse in 1938, led by a potent offense that shines when razzle dazzle works and falters when misfiring. Cornell, Missouri, Northwestern, and Minnesota loom as tests as Michigan clashes loom. Notre Dame and Michigan also emerge as Midwest rivals amid strong wins and early-season chaos. Indiana, Northwestern, and Iowa trail in the Big Ten standings after mixed results as the race tightens toward the Michigan game.
Cleveland boys football team posts a floral tribute for Jimmy Pell of Holy Name High School after his death from an emergency appendectomy. Pell played in the first two games this fall, contributing to three straight Holy Name victories before his passing.
College Park Md Charlie Keller star of the World Series has a younger brother Hugh a junior at the University of Maryland Like his brother Hugh also is a slugger hitting over .400 with the Maryland nine
Baton Rouge reports that Ken Kavanaugh, LSU end and first baseman, is the subject of rumors linking him to Bill Terry’s New York Giants. The multi sport athlete may join professional baseball while earning fame in college football.
Notes on southern football. Tennessee coach Major Bob Neyland holds a 102–12 record as rival coaches worry war may force his teams to the front lines. Clemson, Navy, Georgia Tech, and others loom as opponents with standout players like Ken Kavanaugh and Leo Bird. The piece covers regional recruiting, rules debate, and the love of football shaping the South's programs.
Promoter Mike Jacobs fears Louis will be matched with weak title threats. He cancels most October November exhibitions except two four rounders in Flint Michigan and Richmond Indiana. Jacobs plans to back Louis with Arturo Godoy for a Madison Square Garden title bout on Feb 9 and a long term challenger contract. Analysts favor Comiskey or Conn as Louis successors with Comiskey viewed as the likely next champion.
Michigan star Tom Harmon scored 27 points to beat Iowa and inspired a New York family to name their newborn after him. Harmon is training as a radio sportscaster, analyzing Michigan games on a Detroit station. The column notes twin ends Roland and Robert Orr of Maplewood, and players Paul Christman and Bill Cunningham. Tennessee’s 21 0 victory over Alabama jeopardizes a Rose Bowl bid while Carnegie Tech and NYU are mentioned in other college notes.
Six freight cars of bowling pins, valued at more than 50000 dollars, have been ordered for the American Bowling Congress which will meet here late in the winter.
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