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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1940
Page
9
Mitch's Musings critiques Ohio State for protesting Cornell signals in a loss, arguing Buckeye fans and media overreact and highlighting disputes over signaling practices. The piece notes Schmidt's potential involvement and contrasts Purdue and prior Buckeye infractions, urging broader Ohio support for the team.
The AP top ten ranks Cornell and Notre Dame first with Michigan third, Minnesota fourth and Texas A&M fifth. The article notes upcoming tests for major teams including Cornell vs Columbia and Texas A&M vs Arkansas, with Stanford, Tennessee and Northwestern also in the mix.
Lem Franklin of Cleveland outpointed Elza Thompson of Indianapolis in Chicago. Paulie Peters of Toledo won a decision over Yarl Turner of Sacramento in San Francisco.
Nelsonville five defeats Athens Athens City League rival Ohio Food Market five at Sportland Recreation Lanes scoring 2716 2564 after a fast start by Athens. Joe Spray tops with 612 total including a 220 final game while Wood leads Athens with 582.
Chauncey Forest P. Lopez, long treated at Marietta Hospital, was discharged to his home Saturday night via Stouts ambulance. The Athens City A team had previously carried the burden of his absence as he recovered from an illness.
Cornell fielded a potent team under Carl G. Snavely that favors a quicker passing game while preserving a strong rushing attack. The unbeaten Big Red, led by Hal McCullough and Walt Scholl, amassed 133 points in key 1938 opponents and showed a versatile, coordinated offense across three games.
A garbled column notes Ernie Smith joining Southern California to teach the T formation amid Bears influences from Clark Shaughnessy at Stanford. Mentions Tulane 1941 card, Yawkey chasing Sid Hudson, All-America talk, and a Dayton football crew coached by Rev Herman Page. Ends with verse jibe and umpire mailbag.
Athens High School Bulldogs head into a tough matchup with the undefeated Jackson Ironmen. Coach Harry Lackey concentrates on fundamentals and limiting fumbles as reserves sharpen, Bobby Mills and Cecil Johnson standouts in the backfield and line. The team stresses pass defense and improved blocking for Friday.
Chauncey city police investigate a Sunday night burglary at the Linscott Building Converse Street Chauncey where owner David M Sawyer and manager Clara Cannon report theft of candy chewing gum tobacco and two slot machines. Entry by breaking a side window. Local officers pursue clues.
Chauncey District Social and Personal notes guests and family visits across Chauncey Millfield Oregon Ridge Derwent and Columbus with engagements and kinship ties highlighted. George William CHAUNCEY son who works in mine shaft sinking near Keystone W Va spent weekend with family. The Dawsons from Columbus visited Mrs. Isabel Bradfield and families. Mr and Mrs John Anderson and Mrs Elizabeth Woody from Columbus visited Millfield guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Sanders.
Mrs Mae Boudinot hosted a Sunday birthday dinner at her Millfield home to celebrate anniversaries of her husband Fletcher E. Boudinot and son Orris Boudinot. A chicken dinner was served with pink and white decorations and an attractive birthday cake. Covers included Mr and Mrs Orris Boudinot and daughter Bonita Kay and Myrna Rae and Mr and Mrs F E Boudinot.
A report notes about 5 000 public and private golf courses across the United States covering 150 000 square miles. The sector employs over 75 000 people and generates annual income totaling 40 000 dollars.
Farewell party for Mrs. Peter Rankin hosted by Loyal Women of the Church of Christ at Converse Street home. She received a chenille bedspread and was noted for active church service. Guests included Mrs. Marcia Johnson and others. light refreshments served. humorous reading by Mrs. Hartley.
Chauncey William Barnhart Jr secretary of the All American Organization of Athens County calls a meeting for Wednesday Oct 30 at 7 pm in the Mayor's Office Glouster He notes a prior resolution pressing county and township officials to provide cover for trucks hauling workers to relief assignments and a motion to furnish shoes and clothing for men with relief orders Chester Sanborn will chair and urges all unemployed men and women to attend.
Chauncey Elmer Allen is in the Osteopathic Hospital in Marietta in serious condition. His children from Akron Forest, Donald, Thomas Allen and Mrs. Christine Surgen were notified and visited on Sunday. Accompanying them were Mrs. Elmer Allen and daughter Wilma, Mrs. Forest Allen, and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Taylor with children of Chauncey.
Massillon hosts Toledo Waite in a Friday night showdown before about 21 000 fans. Massillon rides 30 straight wins and a 389 point tally against seven foes while Waite aims to extend an 18 game winning streak and challenge Ohio powerhouses in a clash for league dominance.
St John protests alleged sideline signaling by Cornell coach Carl Snavely after a 21 to 7 defeat. Officials said no coaching signals were observed. Schmidt reshuffles Ohio State lineup with Massie replacing Anderson at left end and Sweeney promoted to second string left halfback as OSU eyes Indiana Illinois and Michigan.
Columbus heavy weight Jack Walker knocked out Jack Trammell in the fifth round of a ten round bout here last night. Walker weighed 186 pounds, Trammell 192.
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