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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1941

Page

15

Southeastern race hinges on Friday football showdowns

Logan Chieftains can clinch or share the Southeastern League title with a win at home against Gallipolis while Athens must beat Middleport to stay alive. The slate also features Jackson vs Nelsonville and Pomeroy visiting Wellston as the chase for a top finish tightens.

Logan Chieftains Logan Gallipolis Blue Devils Athens Middleport Chieftains Tom Bender Jackson Iron Men Gallipolis Blue Devils Middleport Yellow Jackets Wellston Harry Lackey Bulldogs Jackson Nelsonville Iron Men Pomeroy Panthers

S E League Standings Week End Oct 24

Athens 27 Wellston 7. Jackson 20 Gallipolis 7. Middleport 19 Nelsonville 6. Logan 16 Pomeroy 13. Upcoming league games: Athens at Middleport. Gallipolis at Logan. Nelsonville at Jackson. Pomeroy at Wellston.

Athens Wellston Jackson Gallipolis Middleport Nelsonville Logan Pomeroy

Gehringer Denied as Cleveland Manager Pick

A Detroit report says Charley Gehringer 38 a Detroit Tiger second baseman would replace Roger Peckinpaugh as Cleveland Indians manager next season. Indians owner Alva Bradley called it a poor guess and joked about a sphinx as manager.

Cleveland Detroit Charley Gehringer Detroit Tiger Roger Peckinpaugh Cleveland Indians Alva Bradley Indians Gehringer Bradley

Miami Invades for Final Football Work Before Ohio Clash

Miami University will hold its last grid workout on the home field Thursday before leaving Friday noon for Lancaster then Athens to face Ohio University Bobcats Saturday. The Redskins hope to regain injured players as Bob Harris recovers from a barley horse while others show signs of improvement. Coach Frank Wilton plans to move Guy Grafmiller to blocking back and defense, using him in remaining games with Ohio Western Reserve and Cincinnati.

Oxford Miami University Lancaster Ohio University Bobcats Athens Redskins Bob Harris Cleveland Frank Wilton Guy Grafmiller Miami Ohio Western Reserve Cincinnati Grafmiller

Fullerton's Roundup Highlights and Rumors

Oklahoma's upset of Santa Clara follows leaked details of a 15 year ban lift for girl cheerleaders. New York venues see peak business during Army Notre Dame game, while Northwestern stars De Correvont and Bauman may join the Chicago Bears. Beavers at City College eye Massa, with boxing talk centering on Zivie vs Robinson, and Lou Nova hints at an overmatched stance against Louis. Dizzy Dean arrival teased for a comeback, Great Lakes Naval Training Station fields large service basketball team, Purdue link with Lieut. Byrene, and Marshall College's Jackie Hunt noted but notched to call plays near the goal.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Oklahoma Santa Clara Joseph Brandt Sooners Northwestern Bill de Correvont Alf Bauman Chicago Bears City College Beavers Massa Jacobs Fritzie Zivie Ray Robinson the Garden Robinson Lou Nova New Orleans Louis

Portland Personal and Social Notes highlights

Personal and social notes from Portland list a 7 year old death of Virgil Wheaton while moving to Rhodes Farm and community events including a Friday masquerade at the Methodist Church and a Sunday School Rally led by Lee Wallace of Belleville.

Portland Virgil Wheaton Floyd Wheaton Flatwoods W. Va Lee Wallace Belleville Lucy Gibbs Pomeroy Earl Wilford Eric Price Reliance Annie Price Frank Kehler Guysville Kehler Carl Wilford Belle Wilford Marietta Wilford Lilly Smith Bert Anna Sheets Parkersburg Sheets Smith L. C. Harris Belpre Harry Swan G.S. Nohe Nohe

Bradbury Social and Brief Personal Notes

Sunday services at Bible School were led by O. Smith. Mrs. Guy Martin and children visited Columbus with daughter Kathryn Sohn. Edward Moore of Zanesville spent Sunday with his father E. E. Moore. J. M. Carsey recently visited George Pierce Cherry Ridge. Anna Barker Middleport stayed with Glenna Carsey. William Autherson spent the weekend in Zanesville with George Waters. Dora Russell and daughter returned from Roseville. James Anderson visited son Thomas Anderson near Dexter. Delbert Russell of Columbus visited his parents Bud and Mrs. Russell.

Bradbury—Bible School L. Smith Guy Martin Columbus Kathryn Sohn Edward Moore Zanesville E. E. Moore J. M. Carsey George Pierce Cherry Ridge Anna Barker Middleport Glenna Carsey William Autherson George Waters Dora Russell Roseville James Anderson Thomas Anderson Dexter Delbert Russell Bud Russell

Galveston Pioneered U.S. Commission Government After 1900 Flood

Galveston Texas originated the commission form of government in the United States as an emergency measure following the flood disaster of 1900.

Galveston Texas United States

Farm laborer returns home plans Pittsburg river work

An employee from the Hartinger farm at Letart Falls has come back home and intends to seek employment on Ohio River towboats departing for Pittsburgh.

Hartinger Letart Falls Pittsburgh Ohio River

Dayton boxer Knox knocks out Flowers in heavyweight bout

Buddy Knox of Dayton scored a one round knockout of Lou Flowers of New York in a scheduled 10 round heavyweight bout last night. Knox weighed 191 1 2 pounds while Flowers weighed 215 pounds.

Hammond Ind Buddy Knox Dayton Lou Flowers New York Knox Flowers

Tire inspection after long trips can extend tread life

A short check of tires after long automobile travels can greatly extend their lifespan. Sharp materials are often found embedded in rubber treads, causing hidden damage.

Gridders Honor Business Men In McArthur Game

McArthur Generals host Rutland in a Friday 1 30 p m non league clash to honor local businessmen who funded new jerseys. Rutland band invited. Ohio University referee Jack Rhoades will officiate as players debut the refreshed uniforms.

McArthur McArthur Generals Rutland Generals Rutland Band Jack Rhoades Ohio University

University of Chicago asked to adopt Bears to revive football

Students circulate petitions in dorms urging the University of Chicago to adopt the Chicago Bears as an alma mater to restore grid war spirit on campus. The Pulse magazine suggests Northwestern as another possible adopted team, while trustees led by President Hutchins long ended varsity football.

Chicago University of Chicago Chicago Bears Bears Pulse Northwestern Robert Maynard Hutchins Demareet Polacheck Hutchins Board of Trustees

Banned Swatika Symbol Sparks League Stance

The Business-Professional Women's Duckpin League reports a shift in cultural symbols, noting that the southwestern Indians have prohibited the swastika in their designs, redefining friendship markers in local projects.

Business-Professional Women’s Duckpin League

Army Doubtless vs Notre Dame In 11 Battle At West Point

At the U S Military Academy bed sheet banners loom over upperclass dorms declaring bets against Notre Dame as Army fans rally behind coach Blaik and players while privately acknowledging a real chance to upset the Irish this Saturday November 1. The piece notes Red Blaik's team spirit and Plebes uneasy about the publicity and pranks.

West Point N. Y U. S. Military Academy Notre Dame Red Irish South Bend Steve Juzwik Angelo Bertilli Humpty-Dunmipty Blaik Yale Columbia Frank Leahy

Marshall Tilt Postponed A Year In Huntington Game

Marshall College and Wichita University postpone their football meeting set for November 15 in Huntington due to a schedule shift benefiting Huntington High and Central High school teams. The 1942 site is undecided as coach Cam Henderson cited gate potential.

Huntington W. Va Gse Marshall College and Wichita Kas.) University Cam Henderson Mareshall Huntington Fast Central High Schools Henderson Marshalle Wichita

Bryant Under Knife in St Louis Operation

Clay Brye, former Chicago Cubs pitcher now with Tulsa in the Texas league, traveled to St Louis for elbow surgery to remove a chipped bone fragment. Meyer Back in Hospital in Cincinnati. University of Cincinnati football coach Joe Meyer, released two days earlier, collapsed and returned for further treatment of a recurring liver ailment.

Bryant Zanesville Clay = Bryeant Chicago Cubs Tulsa St. Louis

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