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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

6

Coyotes To Play Carlsbad Friday In New Gym Debut

Roswell Coyotes travel by bus to Carlsbad Friday night for a basketball game against the Carlsbad Cavemen in the dedication of Carlsbad high school's new gym. Roswell Juniors join a preliminary against the Carlsbad Dawgs before the Coyotes return home Saturday to face Artesia Bulldogs.

Carlsbad High School Roswell Coyotes Carlsbad Cavemen Roswell Carlsbad Carlsbad Dawgs Coyotes Artesia Bulldogs

Landis Firmly Guides Baseball Policy At Meeting

CHICAGO December 12. Kenesaw Mountain Landis the 74 year old baseball commissioner continued his firm rule at the major league winter meetings. He was elected to a new term running to January 12 1946 at 65000 a year and cast the deciding vote on extending night games beyond seven. He denounced the Rufus Melton draft transfer as improper and halted further action. Both leagues voted against another all star training camp game.

Chicago Kenesaw M. Landis Landis National League Rufus Melton Brooklyn Philadelphia Phillies Melton Philadelphia Phillies Columbus Tampa Fla

Duck Season Closes Saturday At 4 P. M

The duck season will close at 4 p m Saturday December 14 and was reminded by Paul Russell deputy state game warden that some hunters believed it closed on the 15th.

Paul Russell

ENMU boxers travel to meet Arizona State Lumberjacks

Eastern New Mexico College coach R P Terrell will lead his New Mexico Conference boxing champions to Flagstaff to face the Arizona State Lumberjacks on Friday. The roster includes Lloyd Bostick 185 pounds Lloyd Richardson 163 Mike Gallegos 157 Bob Rutledge 148 Wilbur Curtis 131 Monroe Mackey 130 and Jesus Sanchez 118.

Cadets Polo Series Postponed In Tucson

Rain delays polo games between N. M. M. I. and Arizona University set for Saturday and Sunday in Tucson. Coach Norton said he will try to arrange a cadet match here Sunday afternoon.

Tucson Arizona University Institute Norton

White Sands Featured in KGFL New Mexico Series

The White Sands in Otero county near Alamogordo draws growing visitor numbers toward national park status as Highway 70 upgrades loom. The KGFL series highlights the sands history and features, with future broadcasts on the Old Butterfield Trail and Madrid Christmas Lights at 6:45 pm.

Otero County Alamogordo New Mexico KGFL Butterfield Trail Madrid Whitmore

New Mexico Aggies Open Border Conference With Wins

The New Mexico Aggies, once a high scoring force under coach Jerry Hines, opened the Border Conference basketball season with two victories over New Mexico University by 28–23 and 40–31. The team shows a more conservative style due to Hines’ philosophy shift while maintaining a winning record as the season begins.

Las Cruces N. M New Mexico Aggies Jerry Hines New Mexico University Aggies 82Nd Field Artillery Fort Bliss New Mexico Lobos Bennie Sacks Roy Johnson Johnson Hines Jo” Johnston

Plan to Enlarge Lobo Stadium

ALBUQUERQUE NM Dec 12 Plans to enlarge the New Mexico University Stadium for the 1941 season were being considered today by school authorities Athletic director George White said the expense might be included in the 1941 42 budget There is a definite need for more seats if next year s schedule brings better teams here Gate receipts for the season just closed were below expectations with only two capacity crowds.

Albuquerque N. M New Mexico University George White University

Lobos Travel to El Paso for Key Miners Clash

The Lobos substituted a slow break for the Aggies and focused on guarding rather than scoring in El Paso against the Texas Miners. Critics expected the game to reveal the Lobos and Aggies standings in the conference this year.

Aggies Lobos el Paso Texas Miners

Pro Football and Boxing Buzz From New York

In New York sports chatter mentions the Bears paying 20000 to sign Lcommy Harmon for next season. Paul Waner’s pals expect him to pursue golf if baseball fades. Al McCoy trains in New York for a Boston bout with Joe Louis. Bobby Feller predicts a Cleveland vs New York finish in the American League next year. Detroit plans talk of pro hockey in Rochester. Mike Jacobs backs Detroit’s Kid McCoy for a Garden debut with Pritchett Zivic. Jimmy Conzelman and Jack Meagher plan a spring meeting to blend T formations with Notre Dame plays. Jim Jeffries will referee the Buddy Baer Harold Blackshear bout in Oakland next Tuesday.

New York Harmon Chicago Bears Paul Waner al McCoy Boston Joe Louis Bobby Feller Indians Yanks Detroit Rochester Mike Jacobs

Plan for charity all-star bowls against Bears proposed

Idea man Jack Thomas of Newport News Virginia proposes a charity game at Soldier Field Chicago. Winners from the Rose Cotton Orange and Sugar bowls would each play one period against the Chicago Bears to raise funds for a Redskins reservation.

Idea Jack Thomas Newport News Chicago Bears Soldier Field Chicago Washington Redskins

Untitled verse on football teams and pride

A terse poem compares the Sadidtiine and Yale like rivals in football. It hints at public perception and de-emphasis of pros while urging stark self-critique and a harsh image to provoke reaction. The piece uses sharp imagery to provoke ridicule.

Yale

Phillies earnings shift inkl winters over summers

The columnist notes Frank B. Ward observes the Phillies make significantly more money in the winter than in the summer, highlighting a seasonal financial pattern and its impact on the team’s revenue strategy. Ward analyzes the economics of baseball calendars and their effect on roster and marketing plans.

Frank B. Ward Youngstown Phillies

Ace Parker's Automobile License A P 1

Ace Parker's car bears the license A P 1 as observed in the report.

Ace Parker

Scores From Last Night's Basketball Games

Scores reported by the Associated Press show New Mexico Aggies 238 New Mexico 23 Oklahoma 43 Southern Methodist 34 Oklahoma Aggies 48 Texas 42 Baylor 50 Stephen F. Austin 48 Oregon 50 Canisius 42 Princeton 49 Lehigh 34 Temple 34 Muhlenberg 21 Syracuse 64 Clarkson 21 Purdue 50 Wayne 19 Harvard 47 Brown 34 Centenary 43 Magnolia Ark A M 26 Mississippi State 38 Mississippi College 34 West Texas State 66 South Dakota 41 East Central Oklahoma Teachers 43 East Texas State 33 Baker 34 Wichita 25 Sane State 41 Montana

The Associated Press New Mexico Aggies New Mexico Oklahoma Southern Methodist Oklahoma Aggies Texas Baylor Stephen F. Austin Oregon Canisius Princeton Lehigh Temple Muhlenberg Syracuse Clarkson Purdue Wayne Harvard Brown Centenary Magnolia ‘Ark Mississippi State Mississippi College West Texas State South Dakota East Central Oklahoma Teachers East Texas State Baker Wichita Sane State Montana

Santa Fe Indians Beat Cerrillos In Local Conference Game

St. Catherine's Santa Fe 38, McCurdy Mission Santa Cruz 28. Santa Fe Indians 37, Cerrillos 28 in a high school basketball score update. Notable players and final margins reflect a tense district matchup.

St. Catherine’s Santa Fe McCurdy Mission Santa Cruz Santa Fe Indians Cerrillos

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