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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1942

Page

7

Peden Maps Ohio State of War Era Freshmen Put in Front Line

Ohio University coach Don C. Peden previews the 1942 Bobcats highlighting use of 14 freshmen on a varsity squad amid wartime travel limits. He notes sophomores are seasoned, freshmen can play, and six lettermen return. Assistant coach Harold Wise reports Akron’s loss of five backs weakens the Zip offense.

Ohio Universne Don C. Peden Bobcats Peden Messenger Don Transportation Probem Bobcat Eud Ditrich Joe Riccards Carl Jamison Bill Einz John Fekete Gerry Ramsey Harold E. Wise Ohio Akron Muskingum Wise Temely Flossie Latone Lenihan Merrow Hibbard Carney Wilkins Florin DiNapoli Heller Veteras Speed Verchant Crowe

Bricker Recovering After Emergency Appendectomy

Edward Bricker of Chauncey is recovering in Osteopathic Hospital Marietta after an emergency appendectomy last week. His wife Allie Bricker visited Tuesday and reports he is in satisfactory condition in room 307 Sec 14 Floor.

Chauncey Edward Bricker Steopathic Hospital Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Arietta Allie Ticker

Grange Predicts Northwestern Will Challenge Texas

Red Grange picks Northwestern to test Texas and Indiana to edge state opponents. He notes Northwestern’s defense held Iowa Pre-Flight to 20-12 while Indiana fields a strong backfield led by Pete Pihos and Billy Hillenbrand. He foresees Alabama and Purdue looming in southern and midwest matchups with several regional races outlined.

Grange Northwestern Texas Indiana Chicago Dana X Bible Evanston Bernie Sierman Iowa Wiliats Longhorns Kansas State Austin Fordham Tennessee Notre Dames Wisconsin Georgia Tech South Bend Frank Leahy Ohio Fort Knox Butler Pete Pihos Billy Hillenbrand Bo Mc California Saint Mary's Oregon T Berkey Wasngton Washington State Stanford Santa Clara L.A Bierman Minesota Purdue Vanderbilt Alabama Mississippi State Georgia North Carolina Tulane Auburn South Carolina William and Mary V. P Louisiana State Rice Texas Christian Arkansas Texas A. and Texas Tech

Varifapa in Class by Himself in Six Game Series

A bowling star, Andy Varipapa, posted a 183 total over six games in a past match, displaying skill that elevates him beyond mere shakiness as a bowler. He tours Thursday at Portland Recreation with instructions from 1:30 to 5:30 pm, followed by a 9:00 pm exhibition of trick shots.

Andy Varipapa Andy Ann Varipapa Portland Recreation Tulsa Booklyn Flint Mich Brooklyn

Fullertons Roundup sports brief by Hugh Fullerton Jr

New York report notes ten game deficit comebacks and standout stats. Yankees manager Joe McCarthy discusses World Series rivals while players like Schacht and connections to St. Louis figure in post-season chatter. Local items include Akron U war worker benefit foot race plans and golf pro Leonas Ott with river trout tales.

New York Ainst Sox Joe McCarthy Yanks Jassett Akron U Stern Kentucky Marshall Fie Leonas Denver Gunnison Cardinals Billy Southworth Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Yankees St. Louis Yankee Stadium

Harvey Garage Burglary Reported on Ellis Avenue

Harvey of Chauncey reports his rear garage on Ellis Avenue was entered Monday night. Two back wheels a spare and three tires were stolen. Carroll Tippatt’s car in the same garage was untouched. Officers notified.

Chauncey Noah Harvey Ellis Ave Carroll Tippatts

Chauncey District Social and Personal Highlights

Chauncey district residents hosted and visited a wide circle of relatives and friends. Guests included Dean Hamilton and Mrs Wulkwicz from Toledo, Ray and James Duffee from Athens, and Ray Lewis with brother William from Columbus. Local hosts included the Hamiltons, Champlins, and Bridges in Chauncey and nearby towns. Ernest Robinson of Columbus, formerly Chauncey, was visiting Chauncey with local hosts L. P. Hixon and family.

Converse St Champlin Walter Lang Deanville Thurlow Davis Vere Ridge Joe Bridgewater Chauncey Logan William Haffin Nelsonville Ernest Robinson Columbus L. P. Hixon Athens R. D

Lewis son advances to corporal in Air Corps

Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis of Chauncey have been advised their son Winfield Lewis in Kansas City Missouri has advanced to corporal in the Air Corps. They also received a letter from their nephew William Eugene Hoskins now somewhere in Ireland the last letter dated July 4 itself

Chauncey Frank Lewis Winfield Lewis Air Corps Kansas City William Eugene Hoskins Ireland

Birth of a son named Robert De Wayne

Charles Davis announces the birth of a son named Robert De Wayne. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Tinkham Hocking and Mr and Mrs Thur Row Davis of Vere Ridge and a great grandson of Lewis Champlin Chauncey.

Chauncey Charles Davis Robert de Wayne

Wiener Roast Held by Chauncey Dover High Seniors

The Chauncey Dover High School senior class hosted a wiener roast September 28 along the Hocking River near the County Home. Teachers Leah Feather son Mrs and Floyd Cooper served as chaperons. Seniors and guests attended including Gordon Mingus Jeannette Blackford Helen Erdy Paul Ley William Gould Frances Howard Frances Noland Edith Howard Barbara Noland June Bowles Russell Johnson Betty Jandes Jo Ann Williamson Arthur Chiki James Johnston Jack Cunningham Jack Canter Hodge Seiber Charles Courtney Kenneth Simmers and Francis Abdella.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Hocking Leah Featherson Robert Kull Floyd Cooper Gordon Mingus Jeannette Blackford Helen Erdy Paul Ley William Gould Frances Howard Frances Noland Edith Howard Barbara Noland June Bowles Russell Johnson Betty

Plains Garden Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Winefordner

Mrs Harold Winefordner will host the Plains Garden Club meeting Wednesday at 8 pm with Mrs Paul Tipton as leader. Mrs Herman Humphrey and Miss Elva Cooper will present the program. Dues will be collected followed by a social hour and refreshments. Attendance of members is desired.

Chauncey Harold Winefordner Plains Garden Club Paul Tipton Herman Humphrey Elva Cooper

Social Notes from Radcliff and Area Happenings

The column lists locals departing for Fort Benjamin Harrison including Roy Lowe James Kinnison Warren Chambers Robert Perry Marion Perry and Albert Zinn. It notes Dewey Camp and Jo ane Leach wed in Jackson and plans to live in Columbus. Also covers Mary Lou Pierces Athens trip to attend Ohio University plus Arbaugh reunion and church services on Oct 11 and a social gathering of multiple families in Wilkesville and Columbus. Born Sept 28 to Bernard Mill a daughter. next Vinton Township Grange meeting Oct 6 with dues urged.

Radcliff Vinton Fort Benjamin Harrison Roy Lowe James Kinnison Warren Chambers Robert Marion Perry Albert Zinn Dewey Camp Oreton Joanne Leach Columbus Jackson Mary Lou Pierce Athens Ohio University Arbaugh U. B Leonard L. J. Barnes Dwight McLaughlin Wilkesville J. L Raymond Barnes Bernard (Buster) Mill Hill Avonelle McGhee Vinton Township

Ruffing and Cooper Clash In World Series Opener

Mort Cooper, 22-game winner of the Cardinals, opposed Rufus Ruffing, 37, of the Yankees, in the 1942 World Series opener at Sportsman's Park. A near capacity crowd paid top prices for seats as the champions began the series seen as potentially seven games long.

ST. Louis Mort Cooper St. Louis Cardinals Rufus Red Chaim Old Stagers Yankees

Speedy Backs Meet at State on Saturday

Indiana and Ohio State prepare for a clash in Columbus opening the Western Conference football race. Coaches Bo McMillin and Paul Brown rely on backfields led by sophomores and veterans while defenses focus on stifling aerial attacks.

State Chicago Ohio State Columbus Bo McMillin Indiana Paul Brown Buckeyes Fort Knox Hoosiers Butler Billy Hillenbrand McMillin Gene Fekete Les Horvath Paul Sarringhaus George Lynn Dick Palmer

Hostak Fails In Comeback In Seattle Bout

National Boxing Association middleweight champion Hostak attempted a comeback after nearly a year out but was defeated in a 10 round decision by Harry Matthews once of Emmett Idaho. Matthews used a steady jab to wear down the former champ body and chin. Hostak weighed 162 1/2 while Matthews tipped the scales at 166.

Seattle Wash al Hostak National Boxing Association Harry Kid) Matthews Emmett Idaho Hostak Matthew

Zaleski Social and Personal Notes Touch Local Visits

Ella Kinney spent Wednesday in Athens. Katherine Murphy of Athens State Hospital returned with her for a vacation. James Criss and family from Torch visited Ernest and Minnie Turner. Alma Turner hosted Clyde Martin's group in Elk Township. Cleire James and Velinus James hosted Jessie James Albert James and Donald from Columbus. Raymond Hays barely escaped a head on collision near McArthur. Rev. Oscar King of Hamden visited local congregants. Joe Phillips of Blanchester and friends traveled home via Albany. Earl Schneider and family visited. elder Schneider's illness recovery continues.

Velinus James Jessie James Albert James Donald Columbus Raymond Hays McArthur Oscar King, Hamden Joe Phillips Blanchester Sam Crossen Albany Earl Schneider Athens John Schneider Schneider

Lyons Faces Cubs in City Series Showdown

Chicago battle as Ted Lyons 41 seeks a sixth straight city series win against Bill Lee. Lyons won 14 and lost 7 this season while Lee is 13 and 13 in recent play as the cross town rivals open their annual fall series.

Chicago Ted Lyons Chicago White Sox Cubs Lyons Big Bill Lee

Birds Retain Little Series Championship in 1942

The Columbus Red Birds won the junior world series for the second straight year by beating the Syracuse Chiefs 4-2 to take the series 4 games to 1. Ted Wilks allowed eight hits as Columbus backed four eighth inning runs for the victory and a $5 356.75 prize. The win extended the American Association’s post season edge to 14-11 all time.

Syracuse N. Y Columbus Red Birds American Association St. Louis Cardinals Syracuse Chiefs Eddie Dyer Kansas City Milwaukee Red Birds Montreal Columbus Ted Wilks Charley Red) Barrett Birds Jim Giesson Augie Bergamo Pep Young Ray Blamire

Coolville and Troy Personal News Briefs

Mrs. C. L. Stout of Nelsonville was Thursday guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Daugherty. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Travis move to Washington to make their home. Mrs. W. A. Bridges of McKees Rocks visited Mrs. A. B. White. Mrs. J. E. Meredith left to visit J. H. Meredith in Sistersville. Mrs. Stella Smith of Athens spent the weekend with her son Vere Smith in Chicago and Ed Jones in Akron. The Jones and daughter stayed for a week. Russell Cody family visited Anderson Bentz. Howard Bingman of Washington D. H. visited the Bings. Lillian Reed visits Grant Wiley in Albany.

Coolville C. L. Stout Nelsonville E. M. Daugherty W. E. Travis Washington W. A. Bridges McKees Rock A. B. White J. E. Meredith J. H. Meredith Sistersville Stella Smith Athens Vere Smith Chicago Frank Jones Judith Ann Akron Ira Kincade Jones Russell Cody Anderson Bentz Howard Bingman Washington D. H W. E. Bingman Lillian Reed Grant Wiley Albany

Laurel Cliff Social And Personal Notes

Laurel Cliff entries note social visits with the Radfords in Columbus and several other couples and individuals visiting relatives and hosts in area towns. The column ends with a remark that Cincinnati is the smallest city in the major leagues of baseball dom.

Laurel Cliff Cincinnati

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