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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1941
Page
2
Roswell high dedicates its new gym with a Coyotes versus Carlsbad Cavemen basketball game set for eight tonight. Attendance aims for 1,060 with guests including former champions Hugh Huff Jr. and Glen Austin.
At the winter meeting the St. Louis Cardinals traded first baseman Johnny Mize to the New York Giants. In return, Branch Rickey received catcher Ken O’Dea and pitcher Bill Lohrmann plus cash. The group also created a $125,000 war relief fund from All-Star receipts and planned seven night games per club amid blackout concerns.
In Miami Florida on December 12 Ben Hogan shot a 64 at the Miami Open tying the course mark to lead the field by two strokes. More than 200 players entered including Kyl Laffoon of Chicago, with 11 pros under par in the opening round despite traps installed around the greens to curb low scores.
American Airlines will house night passengers in Phoenix as a safety measure with eastbound night flights originating there. Some Burbank staff have already been transferred and remain to operate the morning connection.
In Santa Fe New Mexico on December 12 military and civilian leaders urge citizens to curb loose talk and rumor spreading to protect morale during World War II. False death reports are cited as dangerous and hard to trace, with officials noting no news is best for families and urging verification before sharing.
SAN FRANCISCO December 12 Henry Stanton of Arizona University the nations leading pass receiver was named to the western grid squad for the East-West charity football game on New Year s Day. Stanton starred in the Border Conference last season.
Detroit’s Young Kid McCoy faces Pittsburgh’s former welterweight champion Fritzie Zivic in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. The victor earns a step closer to Freddie Cochranes title shot.
Lightweight champion Rodolfo Ramirez of Mexico, unbeaten in three Hollywood fights and a boxing favorite, meets hard-hitting Cecil Hudson of San Jose, California, in a main event at Hollywood Stadium tonight.
Georgia Tech's football game with the University of California scheduled for Berkeley on December 27 is canceled as nine Tech players plan to enter military service after Christmas.
Secretary E. H. Baumgarten of the American Bowling Congress appealed to about 18,000 leagues to pay league prizes in United States defense bonds and stamps as a patriotic measure amid defense efforts.
New York December 12 The National Pro League championship clash between the New York Giants and the Western division winners on December 21 may be Ward Cuff's last game. The backfield star says he is nearly decided to retire and devote his time to coaching, expressing a wish to return to his alma mater Marquette University.
Dartmouth 61 Tufts 34 Oklahoma A and M 37 Niagara Canisius 42 Oregon 34 Arkansas 30 Southeastern Oklahoma 19 Creighton 43 Denver 16 Kansas State 37 Colorado State 66 Baylor 53 North Texas State 44.
The Dallas Morning News noted a Friday edition dash line reading Remember Pearl Harbor. The phrase appeared at the end of items, commemorating events tied to Pearl Harbor in Dallas, Texas, on December 12.
The Texas College of Mines basketball team opens its Border Conference title defense tonight at Canyon against West Texas State Buffaloes. The Miners return most of last season’s champions, while West Texas State—now in the Border Conference—brings its high scoring lineup and near seven footers. The border schedule continues with Arizona University versus New Mexico Teachers, then moves to Lubbock to face Texas Tech and ends with Hardin-Simmons at Abilene. The Miners’ shooters contrast with West Texas State’s height edge, as both programs seek early-season supremacy.
Darold Ward Jenkins rose from bench fullback to All-America center for Missouri. He became the Tigers captain and AP All-American after a career that shifted him to center mid college years. He will graduate in June and play in the Sugar Bowl versus Fordham before leaving football.
In New Haven Joe Peralta of Scranton outpointed George Zengaras of New York in a 10 round bout. Vic Corchado fought in Philadelphia, with results not fully listed.
Sixteen cadets were acclaimed as N M M I regional boxing and wrestling champions across weight classes at the Institute intramural finals. Boxing winners include 115 Allen 125 M Johnson 135 Strand 145 Leff 155 Carr 165 Tolleson 175 Morelock and Heavyweight Hevyde. Wrestling champions list 115 Hill 125 Norton 135 Boswell 145 Alexander 155 Hindi 165 Burden 175 Talbot Heavyweight Hyllegard. Last night’s results show Carr KOed Blanchard at 155, Tolleson KOed Poppie at 165, Morelock defeated Winchester at 175, Hevyde KOed Nash in 1st round. wrestling saw Hill, Norton, Boswell, Alexander win by throws or decisions. In two extra bouts Williams won by technical knockout over Oakes and Johnson defeated Edwards. Finals Wednesday had Strand beating McGinnis at 135, with corrections of earlier misreports.
Walter Wanger presents an action packed adventure with Gene Tierney and Bruce Cabot in Sundown filmed on location at Acoma Rock New Mexico. The production highlights rugged landscapes and dramatic chase sequences.
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