Bobcats Open 1939 Football Season Versus Western Kentucky
Ohio University faces a tough 1939 opener as Don Peden’s Bobcats prepare for Western Kentucky State Teachers. The Hilltoppers, a strong rushing squad with 42 players and 11 lettermen, beat Kentucky teams last season and may outpace Ohio despite the Bobcats’ 50 50 outlook for six remaining games.
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Don Peden
Ohio University
Peden
Don
Wich
Western Kentucky
Tennessee Tech
Vanderbilt
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Kentucky
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Cincinnati
Florida
Ohio
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Cincy
Kentuckians
Jock Sutherland
Pittsburgh Panthers
Kentucky Bobcats Face Stiff Kentucky Line In Preview
The report profiles Kentucky backfield stars Waddell Murphy and Vernon Dulaney as the main force and notes Jim Oliver versatility. It describes the tackles Sam Panepinto and Ray Van Meter, plus a green Ohio line and a mix of sophomores and veterans at guard center and flank positions.
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Waddell Murphy
Murphy
Vernon ‘Duke’ Dulaney
Kentucky
Jim Oliver
Oliver
Bobcats
Sam Panepinto
Ray van Meter
Ohio
Burnie ‘Crabtree
Eli Fleasin
Carmen "Sberna
John Repicky
Crabtree
Fleasin
Sberna
Repicky
Ronald Kaylor
Paul Kalivoda
Morton Kridel
Clayton Scholes
Kalivoda
Ace Parker
Parker
Bill Hocker
Charley Harrell
Bernie Kluga
Gene Sliwinski
Bob Tebow
Isadore Bass
Frankie Szalay
Dick Roosevelt
Szalay
Roosevelt
Hank Ivory
Ira Livingston
Howie Wertman
John Shafer
John Zahradt
Charlie Hess
Howard Harrison
Risaliti Faces Key Season Backfield Leadership at Ohio
Risaliti moves into a leading role beside Monk Montgomery as Ohio counts on him to direct plays and carry the ball. Veterans Snyder Welch and Schmidt bolster the backfield with sophomores Krohmer Janiak and Kuhner adding speed and potential. The Bobcats plan a diversified attack with Risaliti Schmidt and Welch handling passing while Krohmer and others anchor the ground game.
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Monk Montgomery
Danny Risaliti
Ohio
Danny
BMG
Mile Pullin
Alu Parming
Don Peden
Jimmy Snyder
Jimmy
Bob Krohmer
Bob Janiak
Len
Krohmer
Draniak
Welch
Bill Kuhner
Jim Halderman
Peden
Johnny Robbins
Joe Rufus
Cam ‘Elliott
Herb
Wolff
Bobcats
Risaliti
Schmidt
Ev Welch
Kentucky Eleven Arrives for Tilt
The Western Kentucky State Teachers College football team arrived in Athens Thursday night for the game Saturday with Ohio University. The party included 28% players, two coaches, a trainer, their publicity man and a newspaperman. They planned a workout in Ohio Stadium to loosen muscles from the long trip and coach Bill Terry said the team was in good shape with a good chance to win if they got the breaks.
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Western Kentucky State Teachers College
Athens
Ohio University
Kentuckians
Ohio Stadium
Bowling Green
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Bobcats
Standings and Playoff Pairings Across Leagues
National standings show Cincinnati 8 Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 6 Boston 4 Pittsburgh 7 Boston 0 Chicago 9 New York 3 St Louis 6 Brooklyn 5. America results list New York 5 Chicago 2 Boston 6 St Louis 2 Detroit 7 Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 6 Washington 3. Playoff pairings include Louisville at Indianapolis and Chicago at St Louis with Brooklyn at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Boston at New York American showings New York at Washington Detroit at Cleveland St Louis at Chicago Philadelphia at Boston.
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Bobcats Face Tough Punt Return Challenge Against Kentucky Hopeful
The article notes a likely deficit in kicking against Kentucky with Murphy hailed as an elite punter. It highlights Bobcat safety emphasis to return kicks for better field position and lists probable starting lineups and averages for both teams, emphasizing line and backfield strength.
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Kentucky
Ohto Pos
Wertman LE Downing
Kalivoda
LT VanMeter
Harrell LG Taylor
Szalay C
Janiak FB Murphy
Cardinals To Tackle Cubs
Cincinnati Reds hope for help from the Chicago Cubs in beating the St. Louis Cardinals as three games loom. The Cards, led by Jimmy Brown's ninth inning rally, close in on the Reds with six games left against the Cubs while Cincinnati hosts Pittsburgh in doubleheaders at Crosley Field.
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Slaughter
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Medwick
Phillies
Paul Derringer
Phils
Lonnie Frey
Big
McCormick
Pearson
Kerksieck
Foursomes for Pony Tourney Announced at Athens CC
Foursomes and starting times for the Pony Tournament at Athens Country Club are listed. Morning rounds begin at 9 a.m. with groups led by Cross, Heck, and Leaders, followed by several lineups through 9:25 a.m. Afternoon play starts at 1 p.m. with Wilson, Paulsen, Hayes, and Dilley, continuing in 5 minute intervals.
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Leaders
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Butts
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Dean
Wolfe
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Rutkoskie
J. Algeo
Sanders
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Smith
Bennett
Oldfield
Swanson
Roberts
Comer
Colonels Near Victory in AA Playoff Series
Louisville Colonels moved within one win of the American Association championship by defeating Indianapolis 4 to 2 to take a 3-1 lead in the final series. Pitcher Woody Rich held the challengers to four hits through eight innings before Wes Flowers finished. Newark beat Rochester 6 to 5 to force a 2-2 tie in the International League final.
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Woody Rich
Wes Flowers
Newark
Rochester
Bulldogs Open New Stadium In Style At Home
Athens Bulldogs dedicate their brand new stadium with a night game against McArthur High. Fresh faces fill most of the lineup while veterans anchor the line and backfield as the team aims for a home victory in the era under lights.
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Sonville
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Bulldog
Harry Lackey
Athens
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Gordon
Eilsy Wood
Wiseman
Wilson
Taylor
Taylors
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Braddock Profits From Louis Fight Returns
Detroit dispatch recalls the 1937 Louis Braddock bout with Braddock touring earnings from a 10 percent share of Louis defenses. Braddock Gould now cheer Louis training and profit as the heavyweight champion boosts his record and pays out to the former challenger.
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Louis
Max Schmeling
Rob Pastor
Joe Gould
Gould
Jim
Joe
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