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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1940

Page

9

Psychology Against Bobcats In Wesleyan Football

Ohio University's undefeated Bobcats travel to Wesleyan for Homecoming as the Bishops chase their 100th Ohio Wesleyan win since 1921. The two clubs meet for the 24th time with Ohio holding 11 victories to Wesleyan’s nine and three ties. The Bobcats edge in backfield and youth advantage, the Bishops in junior-heavy lineup and potential air power, with weather and injuries shaping starting plans and travel. Players listed for the trip include Risaliti and Zimmerman at quarterback, Halderman and Janiak at left and right halfback, Bancroft at fullback, and Scholes at end among others.

Gauthier Bobcats Urban Wesleyan Ohio Bishops Bobcat Athens Columbus Delaware Risaliti Chicatelli Hartman Fekete Halderman Janiak Bauman Welch Krohmer Snyder Ramsey Rauch Bancroft Heinz Rufus Scholes Zahradt Schminky Clark Harrison Gerding Jamison Kalivoda Kaylor Kimbrel Goettge Riccardi Bowen Garey Shafer Herrell Leadingham Ivory Szalay Livingston Pos LE J. Zimmerman LT Oberer ‘Bowen LG Nichols Ce Maerki Garey Marti Kaylor Rebel Korn Zimmerman Halderman Monroe Snyder Campbell Bancroft Heisler

Wolverines Ready to Face Penn in Yost Farewell Test

In Ann Arbor Michigan eyes a showdown with undefeated Pennsylvania as Fielding H. Yosts era nears its end. Tom Harmon faces Frank Reagan in a clash expected to draw up to 55 000 spectators in a stadium once packed.

Watson Spoelstra Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Wolverines Pennsylvania Harry Newman H. O. (Fritz) Crisler Penn Tom Harmon Frank Reagan Tor Yost Wolverine Willie Heston Forest Evashevski

Herb Barker Picks Cornell And Michigan

In this college football ballot style column Herb Barker predicts outcomes for numerous games. He favors Cornell, Michigan, Stanford, Nebraska, Notre Dame, and several other schools, with a mix of confident choices and gambles across the major matchups.

Herb Barker Cornell Michigan

Indians Dodgers Get Series Dough

World Series money was allocated to the Cleveland Indians and Brooklyn Dodgers, with 31 Indians receiving full shares of 919.18 and six others partial shares, while the Dodgers distributed 27 full shares of 947.85 and nine smaller shares. Reds and Tigers also received payments of 5,803.62 and 3,531.81 respectively.

Chicago Cleveland Indians Brooklyn Dodgers Kenesaw M. Landis Indians Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Detroit Tigers

Unbeaten Teams Face Tough Weekend In College Football

SID Feder surveys top unbeaten squads as two dozen teams may drop from the ranks this weekend. Key showdowns include Penn State vs Temple, Ohio State vs Cornell, Rutgers vs Princeton, and Clemson’s win over South Carolina, with many other matchups across regions posing threats to flawless records.

New York Michigan PENN Harmon Reagan Doakes Cornell Ohio State Buckeyes Cornells Columbia Syracuse NEW York University Georgetown Princeton Rutgers Yale-Navy Navy Temple Penn State ARMY Lafayette Northwestern Indiana Minnesota Iowa Purdue Wisconsin Michigan State Santa Clara Georgia Tech Auburn Tennessee Florida Louisiana Vanderbilt North Carolina Mississippi Arkansas Wake Forest DUKE William & Mary Virginia RICE Texas Iowa State Oklahoma Kansas State Kansas U.C.L.A Oregon Ucla Washington California Georgia Kentucky Duquesne Manhattan West Virginia George Washington Denver Utah Colorado Wyoming Utah State Idaho Colorado State New Mexico Holy Cross Brown Texas Tech Marquette Davidson Furman Virginia Military Richmond Washington & Lee Virginia Tech Texas Christian Tulsa Amherst Wesleyan Detroit Villanova Pacific Coast Texas Christian Tulsa Rocky Mountains

Boxing Results From New Haven Waterbury and Tampa

New Haven fighter Julie Kogan stopped Frankie Wallace after 134 percent punch output in New Haven. In Waterbury, Ernest Robinson defeated Pete Koloff on points. Robinson hailed from Jamaica and Koloff from Rockville Center. In Tampa, Tommy Gomez won on points over Maynard Daniels, with Daniels from Washington D. C. Tommy Gomez fought in Tampa, Florida.

New Haven Conn Julie Kogan Frankie Wallace Cleveland Waterbury Ernest Robinson Jamaica N. Y Pete Koloff Rockville Center Tampa Fla Tommy Gomez Maynard Daniels Washington, D, Cc

Close Battles On Week End Grid Schedule

Ohio college football week end menu features five undefeated teams and a slate of key games. Baldwin Wallace faces Akron while Findlay meets Bluffton and Otterbein plays Transylvania. Mount Union seeks revenge on Heidelberg at Alliance, and Case and Carnegie Tech clash in Pittsburgh. Ohio University plays Ohio Wesleyan at Delaware, Muskingum hosts Wooster, and Wittenberg faces Lawrence Tech in Detroit. Oberlin meets Swarthmore, with several other Saturday matchups listed. John Carroll meets Xavier Sunday, followed by De Sales at St Francis.

Columbus Ohio Baldwin Wallace Akron Findlay Bluffton Otterbein Transylvania Lexington Heidelberg Ohio Conference Alliance Mount Union College Mount Union Raiders Princes Carnegie Tech Pittsburgh Kent State Washington and Jefferson Washington, Pa Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Muskingum Wooster Wittenberg Lawrence Tech Detroit Oberlin Swarthmore Miami- Western Reserve Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Bowling Green Capital Ashland Ohio Northern Ada Marietta-Denison Granville Tennessee ‘Tech Youngstown Allegheny Hiram Toledo - Western State Kalamazoo Mich Defiance Grand Rapids John Carroll Xavier de Sales of Toledo Loretto St. Francis

Wilce to Dedicate Capital Stadium

Dr. John W. Wilce, former Ohio State coach and now university faculty member, will deliver the dedication address for Capital University’s new stadium. The ceremony precedes the Capital Bowling Green football game, recalling his Buckeyes era with 1916 17 and 20 conference titles and the Rose Bowl trip.

Columbus John W. Wilce Ohio State University Capital University Wilce Buckeyes Chic Harley Pete” Stinchcomb Ed Hess Leo Raskowski Bowling Green

Bradford Men’s Night Attended by 236 Congregants

A Bradford event drew 236 in the congregation for Men’s Night. 96 men attended while 70 women joined on their night named Saeday. Warner Brothers quartet from Rutland sang four Negro spirituals as Evangelist L. E. Evans of Elron spoke. Walburn brothers quartet from Middleport plan to sing tonight. Principal Young of Bradbury School to play accordion. Pastor J. P. Miller leads 20 children for a Bible thrill. Family Night ahead with revival concluding Sunday night.

Bradford Saeeday Warner Brothers Quartet of Rutland L. E. Evans Elron Walburn Brothers Quartet Middleport Young Bradbury School J.P. Miller

S E League Standings Update

Athens 0 Wellston 0 Jackson 26 Gallipolis 0 Middleport 20 Nelsonville 13 Logan 26 Pomeroy 6. Schedule Middleport at Athens Logan at Gallipolis Jackson at Nelsonville Wellston at Pomeroy.

Athens Wellston Jackson Gallipolis Middleport Nelsonville Logan Pomeroy Ee School Jackson Weeeneee Galli Lis Sseewe Wellston Oenesee Aoe Neoeus Pomero Soores

Yankees sue Daily News over libel claims growth on slump article

Ten New York Yankees players and Lou Gehrig sue Jimmy Powers and News Syndicate Inc for 3.5 million dollars claiming libel from a Sunday News cartoon and article linking the slump to Gehrig and team. Gehrig seeks 1 million with his physicians noting his ALS condition.

NEW York New York Yankee Lou Gehrig Jimmy Powers New York Daily News The News Syndicate, Inc Samuel L. Sargent Sunday News Yankees Yankee Lefty Gomez John Murphy Monte Pearson Ailey Donald Oral Hildebrand Charles Ruffing Steve Sandra Joe Gordon Bill Dickey Red Rolfe Gehrig Mayor Brothers Clinic Rochester Minn

Poca hontas Lodge Dance Night At K of P Hall

A dance games and card party hosted by the Poca hontas Lodge will take place Friday night in the K of P Hall with several prizes and a jitney lunch. Music will be provided by Jake Blankenship's orchestra from New Straitsville. Past Chiefs meet hosted by Mrs. Lorene Penrod and her mother Mrs. Minnie Ballis at a Tuesday night social with games and lunch. Participants include Catherine Binderbasin Glouster Charlotte Chute New Lexington Lena Fenneken Kate Hardy Julia Ferguson Mildred Ferguson Hannah Rodgers Mayme Rodgers Kate Wright Elizab eth Roberts.

Corning Pocahontas Lodge K. of P. Hall Jake Blankenship Orchestra of New Straitsville Lorene Penrod Minnie Ballis Past Chiefs Association of Pythian Sisters Catherine Binderbasin Glouster Charlotte Chute Bess Teal New Lexington Lena Fenneken Kate Hardy Julia Ferguson Mildred Ferguson Hannah Rodgers Mayme Rodgers Kate Wright Elizabeth Roberts

Philosophy Class Masquerade at United Brethren Church

The Philosophy Class of the United Brethren Church sponsors its annual masquerade party in the church basement on Tuesday night October 29. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.

Philos Class The United Brethren Church

Violin Teacher Mary Elizabeth Ellis Attends Zanesville Concert

Mr and Mrs Marcele Levion entertained guests Tuesday evening including Mary Elizabeth Ellis violin teacher at Ohio University Athens Later in the evening Miss Ellis Mr and Mrs Levion Leon and Florence Levion attended Jascha Heifetz concert at the municipal auditorium in Zanesville.

Marcele Levion Mary Elizabeth Ellis Ohio University Athens Miss Ellis Leon Florence Levion Jascha Heifetz Municipal Auditorium Zanesville

Band Mothers elect Corning officers and announce uniform bids

Band Mothers met after the PTA meeting electing President Mrs Clyde Thomas Vice President Mrs Mable Grey and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Isabel McLain. They announced bids on new uniforms for band members and planned a card party and dance at the K of P Hall on November 1. Earlier talks were given by Probate Judge John D Davis of Perry County and Loretta Cusick of the Welfare Department.

Corning PTA Clyde Thomas Mable Grey Isabel McLain K. of P. Hall Perry County John D. Davis Loretta Cusick Welfare Department

Bulldogs face 1939 champions in night clash at Athens

Athens high hosts Middleport in a 50 50 matchup. The game marks a Notre Dame themed tribute to Knute Rockne, with lineups led by Athens coach Harry Lackey. Key players include Reichman Wiseman Taylor and Poling for Middleport. Fulton and Johnson for Athens. Five starting backfield exchanges and six man football prelude vary the action amid season totals. A Waste material note follows.

Athens Bulldogs Middleport High School Yellow Jackets Knute Rockne Notre Dame Pucknee Harry Stuhldreher Four Horsemen Middleport Bulldogs Yellow Jackets Sparkplug Billy Reichman Reichman Gomer and Hartinger Pullins Wellston Gallipolis Jackson Athens Pomeroy Logan Harry Lackey Ben Fulton George Dresher Dresher Roger Wiseman John Taylor Howie Bobo Charlie Bryson Red Poling Jack Engh Cecil Johnson Lackey Ray Oliver Pos Fulton LE Schaefer Gardner Mayes Sprague LG Klein McPherson Ohblinger Coury Bennett Parkis Johnson Kutter Martin Poling Q Reichman Wiseman Engh Gomer Taylor F Pullins

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