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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1940

Page

9

Harmon Stands Alone As All America Timber

Gary Indiana star Thomas Dudley Harmon dominates action for Michigan in a string of performances. He scored a touchdown against Penn, passed for another, kicked two extra points, and totaled about 150 rushing yards with 50 more through passes. He outshined rivals Reagan and Christman while leading Michigan's defense and offense in a week of strong showings across major programs.

NEW York Jack Crain Texas Frank Reagan Penn Paul Christman Missouri Thomas Dudley Harmon Michigan Gary Ind Harmon Reagan Christman Nebraska Bob Steuer Harry Hopp Hopp Herman Rohrig Crain Arkansas Rice T. A. Weems John Kimbrough Jim Thomason Texas A. & M Aggies Baylor Kimbrough Thomason Norman Standlee Stanford Southern California Frankie Albert Trojans al Krueger Dean McAdams Great Washington Star California Jack McQuary George Franck Minnesota Iowa Art Jones Richmond Steve Juzwik Milt Piepul Notre Dame Andy Marefos St. Marys Lou Bufalino Hal McCullough Cornell John (Pepper) Petrella Penn State Jim Lalanne North Carolina Harvey Johnson Mississippi State al Grygo South Carolina Dick McGowen Auburn Johnny Bosch Georgia Tech Frank Sinkwich Georgia

M'Bee Women's Duckpin League Adopts Jail Fever Draft

In a quirky note from history, the M'Bee Women's Duckpin League headlines a tale of prison reform era superstition as herbs and vinegar were scattered in courtrooms to guard against jail air and jail fever brought by lower class prisoners.

Old England

Buckeye Grid Talk And Hoosier Huskers Preview

Sport chatter from Ohio notes Wolfe brothers点 Upper Sandusky pace with 76 of 103 points this year. Charley Anderson from Massillon may be phased by rumor of future departure. Capt Langhurst takes extra signal duties while Don Scott sits out. Indiana visitors Hursh and Zimmer loom as Buckeye foes this Saturday.

Wolfe Brothers Upper Sandusky Okey Fenton Heidelberg Little Brother Russell Capt Jim Langhurst Don Scott Jim Don

Plan Carnival At Hamden High School

Plans are completed for a Halloween carnival in the Hamden high school building hosted by the school and PTA. Prizes honor best masked comic strip character, movie star, period costume, and juntos for adults and children. Food, games, athletic show, and a dance are slated. Several local residents and students are noted in social mentions.

Hamden P.T.A The Athletic Association Clifford Gardner Vincent Berl Gardner Esther Mae Bryson Ohio University D. M. Bryson McArthur Sylvia Vance Lyle Rathburn Columbus Dwight Rice Mary Jane Cox Ohio State University Charles Rice Hiram Cox Guysville Earl Woltz Bert Woltz H. S. Arnett Janet Scott Jean Cox Rio

Bowl predictions and coaching chatter from the era

New Orleans projects Texas A&M versus Tennessee in the Sugar Bowl while Major Neyland signs hopeful contracts. Joe McCarthy scolds blame at Fort Erie. Golf star Jimmy Hines posts strong scores in winter tuneups. Dick Hanley praises Northwestern fullback depth. Coaching changes swirl around Bucky Harris Sewell and Luke Sewell. Holy Cross faces scrutiny after a favorable season. Artie M govern vents camp fee talk. San Jose State earns a notable championship nomination.

New York New Orleans Texas Aggies Tennessee Bob Neyland Joe McCarthy Fort Erie Ont Yankees Jimmy Hines Dick Hanley Northwestern Bucky Harris Alva Bradley Luke Sewell Holy Cross Joe Sheeketski Artie M'Govern San Jose State

Notre Dame seen as top program of Layden era

Detroit News notes Notre Dame as the best team Elmer Layden ever developed with remark it may be the best six Layden produced. Lou Nova renews against Joe in Oakland while Mickey Walker heads west for a Cheyenne white hope event. Edmont grads memorial planned in Canada for former champs who disbanded. Mel Ott buys a home in New Orleans and Ohio State backs Carl Snavely as a fine quarterback.

H. G. Salsinger Detroit News Notre Dame Elmer Layden Layden Lou Nova Joe Somebody Oakland Mickey Walker Cheyenne Wyo Canada Edmont Commercial Grads Mel Ott The Giants New Orleans

Gophers Favored Over Northwestern in Big Clash

Northwestern at Dyche Stadium hosts Minnesota as both teams ride undefeated runs. Lynn Waldorf’s rebuilding Wildcat squad seeks another upset of Bernie Bierman’s Gophers, who have won three of five since Waldorf took over.

Evanston Iil Northwestern Gophers Minnesota Lynn Waldorf Waldorf Purple Bernie Bierman Wildcats Dyche Stadium

Cheshire Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Mrs. Mabel Butcher hosts the Women’s Society for Christian Service Friday at 1 30 pm. Etta Welch returns home from a week with sister Ollie Werner in Gallipolis. James and Mrs. Roush return from Florida with Mrs. Roush’s parents awaiting winter there. The Butchers visit Aunt Caroline Rupe near Ragher. Howard Moore and Eno visit Playford Dunney family. Wendell Long and family visit his mother Ella Long and Adam Fife. Fife and Long sisters. Romayne Roush weekends with Clara June Ward in Gallipolis. Herbert Musgrave and nephew Billie Musgrave visit Frank Lowther family at Shade. Gladys Taylor and children visit Ollie Werner. Former Postmaster N R Rothgeb seriously ill at home. Rev and Mrs George Brooks in Wellston.

Cheshire Mabel Butcher Women's Society For Christian Service Etta Welch Gallipolis Ollie Werner James Roush Florida Caroline Rupe Rgger Howard Moore Eno Playford Dunney Wendell Long Ella Long Adam Fife Herbert Musgrave Billie Musgrave Frank Lowther Shade Gladys Taylor N. R. Rothgeb George Brooks Wellston

Garden Revival at Mt. Zion Mission to Begin Sunday

Mt. Zion Mission will start revival services on Sunday November 10 at 7 30 p m led by Rev Dan Grim the regular pastor. Past and present local visitors include Mr and Mrs Elda Smith and daughter Norma Jean of Columbus who visited Mrs Glennie St Clair and family. Other groups Mildred and Edith Coen of Springfield spent time with Mr and Mrs G E Coen and Sarah Goldsberry stayed with her granddaughter Mrs Rex Burson and family of Pratts Fork. Mrs Myrtle Butts Davis has returned home in Kansas after months away with relatives.

Mt. Zion Mission Dan Grim Elda Smith Norma Jean Columbus Glennie St. Clair Mildred Edith Coen Springfield G. E. Coen Sarah Goldsberry

Boxing results from New York and Montreal cards

George Martin beat Pedro Montanez in New York by points with an 8 round decision. Maxie Berger outpointed Billy Beauhard in Montreal on an eight round bout.

New York George Martin Boston Pedro Montanez Puerto Rico Maxie Berger Montreal Billy Beauhard Jersey City

Brouillard Wins Two Straight Falls in Worcester Wrestling

Lou Brouillard of Worcester at 188 pounds defeated Gus Johnson of Minneapolis and Ed Don George of Buffalo, both at 205 and 225 pounds respectively, in two straight falls. Fritz Schnabel of Chicago at 215 pounds also fell to Brouillard in the match.

Worcester Mass Lou Brouillard Gus Johnson Minneapolis Ed Don George Buffalo Fritz Schnabel Chicago

Buckeyes Face Slump Attributed To Poor Condition

Ohio State athletics publicity chief James L. Renick says the football team is in poor physical condition and lacks pep to sustain high speed play. He singles out quarterback Don Scott as overly modest, noting Langhurst might call signals ahead. No team dissent was reported.

Jim Renick Cleveland Ohio State James L. Renick Don Scott Renick Buckeyes Scott Jim Langhurst

Sportsmen To Meet Friday Night At Eagles Hall

The Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman Club meets Friday at 7 30 at the Eagles Hall in Jacksonville. A shotgun will be awarded and speakers from the department of conservation will attend. A banquet will be served at the close of the meeting.

Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman Club Eagles Hall Jacksonville Department of Conservation

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