17 Oct 1940
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Newspaper
Somerset Daily American
Location
Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
5
At Dr H C Prugh Jr office a Berlin Berlin and Brothersvalley township residents-only rule governs player eligibility with a 20 man roster limit due two weeks after league open. Changes include roster voting governance and disciplinary procedures plus 1941 rule references for play.
A fragmentary piece notes spies in England posing as insurance agents to gather secrets and exchange coded notes. It mentions German troop movements into Romania and uses satirical imagery of goose-steps following geese. The passage also reports a film star joking about collecting fan mail stamps.
County sportsmen meet at Holsapple to discuss resolutions for the Pennsylvania Federation district meeting but no action was taken. They plan to invite county officers to a future session while promoting dog law talks and stocking committees. The fair proceeds aid the Holsapple group as it grows, with a fingerling trout committee named and a county league recruitment drive under way.
Carnegie Tech takes field for practice ahead of Saturday showdown with Notre Dame. Defensive lapses cost Holy Cross last week with three touchdowns. Kicking, tackling, and blocking issues hindered progress as receivers failed to secure passes. Coach Eddie Baker faces growing woes.
Wilkes Barre, Oct. 64. Fred Morgan Kirby, 79, founder of the Woolworth chain, died tonight at his summer home in Glen Summit near Wilkes-Barre.
The migratory game bird season opened today with open periods through December 14 for ducks geese jacksnipe and coots while woodcock closes October 30 The small game season starts November 1 with legal prey including pheasants quail grouse wild turkey squirrel and rabbits Gunning hours run dawn to 4 pm for ducks and geese and 7 am to 5 pm for woodcock and snipe The daily bag limits are ten ducks with a three duck limit on specific species 15 jacksnipe and 25 coots A $2 state license and a $1 federal duck stamp are required Hunters reported clear weather and birds at waterways across Pennsylvania including the Delaware River Lower Susquehanna Pike Wayne Monroe counties Lake Erie Conneaut Lake and Py matuning.
More than 80 college and pro football players registered for the selective draft in Pittsburgh on October 16 including 23 Pitt players 15 from Carnegie Tech and 22 from Duquesne. Also listed are 15 Pittsburgh Steelers five members of the Pittsburgh Hockey Hornets and 23 Pirates along with Zivic and Conn. The Pirates named Bauers Heintzelman Clemensen Klinger Lanan Bowman Krows Butcher Lanning Sewell Swigart Davis Méceller Schultz Brubaker Handley Vaughan Elliott Van Robays Lloyd Waner Garms Lopez and Fietcher as draft subjects.
The nation’s sports stars flocked to draft centers for a year of military training. Bob Feller, Hank Greenberg, Joe Louis and many others signed up in New York Cleveland Geneva Chicago and more. Feller carried a shotgun to register while Greenberg and Louis voiced readiness. Many other athletes across baseball boxing golf racing lined up, pledging service and readiness for duty.
New York Oct 16 Farley plans to form a syndicate to buy the New York Yankees. Legal representative Jeremiah T Mahoney says Farley remains enthusiastic about becoming Yankees president and even considers playing first base though money is tight. A backer withdrew two months ago leaving about 2 million dollars needed while Farley’s Coca Cola role won’t stop him from pursuing the deal.
Duquesne University grid coach Aldo Buff Donelli and his staff registered for the draft in Pittsburgh today with former teammate Ted Todd assisting. Also registering were assistants Lou Skender Steve Sinko George Rado and Jim Cessillo.
A New York report questions the link between first downs and final results in college football. It notes games where teams with fewer first downs won, argues scoring emphasis matters more than yardage, and suggests teams can win while misleading on the stat sheet. The piece cites Michigan and other programs, highlighting how midfields power, not just first down tallies, often determines victory.
Samuel I. Koller, grand master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania, will be entertained by the Berlin lodge on Saturday October 19. All members of the order have been extended an invitation to the meeting, which opens at 7 39 p m.
Envoy to the Soviet Union, retired Lt Gen Yoshitsugu Tatekawa, has been named Japan's new ambassador. His mission is to convince the Soviet government that Japan's recent Axis alignment with Rome and Berlin is not directed against Russia.
New York October report notes four 1937 juniors earned AP All-America line positions. Har ley McCollum ineligible. others Severin, Drakos, and Molinski face stiff competition. Rivalry includes Suffridge, Foch Robinett, and a set of standout linemen from Nebraska, Texas A&M, Ohio State, and others, with various ends, guards, and centers leading early season contention.
Fordham’s undefeated Rams, ranked by scout Curly Stebbins as their best yet, travel to Pitt Stadium for a crucial game. Pitt, with one win, one loss, and one tie, hopes to slow Fordham’s potent backfield led by Jimmy Noble and Steve Philipowicz. Key Rams backfield stars include Len Eshmont and Jim Blumenstock pairing at halves, while Fordham’s line features Dennery Kuzman Bennett DeFillipo Sartori Angerer. Pitt misses end Joe Rettinger and guard John Gates, amplifying concerns as crowd expectations approach 50 000.
Ligonier JV visits Saturday to face the undefeated Orange 18 team from Somerset. The visiting JV has won four straight openers and has not been scored upon this year, weathering early fights as they prepare for a tough test against the hosts.
Pittsburgh coach Walter Kiesling laments a near total collapse of the Steelers passing attack through six games. New talent Patterson and Thompson showed promise, but receivers have had little time to break open as flyers are rushed. The team seeks improved pass schemes and defense ahead of a Giants game at the Polo Grounds after a 10 10 tie at Forbes Field.
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced a 1941 working agreement with the Harrisburg club of the Interstate League. Presidents Benswanger and Warden said they were pleased and confident in mutual benefit. The Interstate League, young but flourishing, grew from four to eight clubs since 1939. The Pirates may not renew with Syracuse after purchasing John Gee, whose status remains unsettled.
In Somerset City Duckpin League action the Aetna Keglers defeated Rockwood 3-0 as Lacy led with a three game 217 pin total. Fred Aumanman starred with a 512 set to set a season high, while Red Davis added 490 and Pop Fries totaled 433 in the win. The matchups highlight strong pin action and a promising start to the early season as Dunlop Tire vs Sterner's Market is scheduled for 8 p.m. tonight.
MEADVILLE Oct 16 One of western Pennsylvania's oldest grid rivalries renews as Allegheny hosts Grove City in the 46th meeting. Each school claims 20 wins in 45 games with six ties, the record tangled by a disputed 1899 second game. Both teams seek their first win of the season in this homecoming clash.
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