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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1940

Page

5

Down Rampaging Coyotes Too Much For Cavemen In Loop Game

Roswell High fell to Carlsbad in a lopsided 57 to 24 loop game in Carlsbad. Cowan led Roswell with 12 points while Nichols topped Carlsbad with 4 goals. Roswell Juniors lost 15 to 1 to Carlsbad Juniors in the preliminary.

Carlsbad Roswell High Cavemen Teneggen Coyotes Coyotes Gmetad Poe Corn Corn Cowan Roswell Nichols Thompson Miller Roswell Coyotes Artesia Roswell Cowan Kelly DeShurley Haley Brenneman Dennis G. Dennis Pcarlsbad Nichols Tarrazs Marler I Wyman

Willkie Clubs Freed By Willkie

New York December 14 AP Wendell L Willkie told the Associated Willkie Clubs of America that any future campaign action must be free of his political fortunes or those of any other person The message was delivered by Oren Root Jr president of the clubs at a national conference planning a political action program Willkie was expected to address the gathering and urged the organization to avoid self seeking aims while pursuing its stated principles

New York Wendell L. Willkie Associated Willkie Clubs of America Oren Root, Jr Associated Willkie Clubs Willkie Root

Christmas Trees At Andersons Gardens Ad

All sizes and prices available at Andersons Gardens with local and California selections.

California Andersons Gardens

All-Star Football Chosen by New Mexico Conference

Coaches in Albuquerque selected the All-Star football team with New Mexico Teachers, New Mexico Military Institute, and Normal University each placing three men. Eastern New Mexico College and Panhandle Aggies had one each, while no official title was awarded. Schedule changes and May 9-10 tennis and track meets at NMMI Roswell were noted.

Albuquerque New Mexico New Mexico Military Institute and Normal University Eastern New Mexico College Panhandle Aggies Goodwell Okla Oklahoma Roswell U. Loy NMMI Brightman Strong Bostnick ENMC Madison Normal U Thomas Chintis St. Johns Clark Shipkey

Lewis brothers bound over on forgery charges

Henry Lewis and Julian Lewis were bound over to district court under bond of $1,000 each today by Justice Pat ONeill on forgery charges filed Nov 9. They appeared today and waived preliminary hearing.

Henry Lewis Julian Lewis Justice of the Peace Pat O'Neill

Olivia De Havilland Flown From Albuquerque After Appendicitis

In Santa Fe New Mexico actress Olivia De Havilland, taken ill with appendicitis during a preview junket, was flown to Burbank California today aboard a chartered TWA plane arriving at 5:19 am Pacific. Her sister Joan Fontain accompanied by photographers at the airport.

Burbank Calif Olivia de Havilland Santa Fe N. M Albuquerque TWA Miss de Havilland Joan Fontain

Yankees Proclaimed Worst Disappointment in AP Sports Poll

New York Yankees named the year’s top disappointment by 40 of 72 sports editors in the Associated Press poll. Notre Dame’s football team, Ohio State, Cleveland Indians, Cornell seniors, and Johnny Paycheck also listed among top disappointments, with brief notes on their late-season struggles.

New York Associated Press New York Yankees Detroit Cleveland Yanks McCarthy Notre Dame Irish Rockne Ohio State Cleveland Indians Cornell Johnny Paychek Joe Louis

Former Boxer Morrissey Dies At 64 In California

Jack Morrissey once starred for New Mexico University football and was called home when his father Lee Morrissey, a former west coast boxer, died in San Francisco. Morrissey had retired and lived in Lynwood California.

Albuquerque N. M Jack Morrissey New Mexico University San Francisco Lee Morrissey Lynwood Calif

Christmas for the Car Rear View Mirrors

Roswell Auto Co advertises bumper guards touch-up paint and car care items in a Christmas themed classified note. Includes contact line with phone number and brief product mentions.

Roswell Auto CO

Bean of Umpires on the Sidelines

Chicago reports that George Moriarty, dean of American League umpires, joins Bill Klein on the sidelines. Harridge announces Moriarty assigned to the league public relations staff to handle distribution of the league movie in Michigan in 1917.

Chicago George Moriarty Bill Klein William Harridge Moriarty Michigan

Overlin Clobbers Belloise in Garden Rematch

New York December 14 AP. Middleweight champion Overlin again outboxed Steve Belloise in Madison Square Garden. Belloise landed little solidly and punched mostly in odd rounds, while Overlin paced himself and built a big lead. Referee Donavan favored Belloise in one vote though both judges gave the decision to Overlin. Crowd of 16 300 left disappointed as dull action continued.

New York Steve Belloise Overlin Bronx Garden Belloise Ken Arthur Donovan Arthur

Buy Your Mens Wear Where You Don't Pay Carrying Charges

Advert says Jay Duvall's store offers standard brands with no carrying charges or credit losses. Dated 12-14th.

Jay Duvall Standard Brands

Nelson Leads In Vitamet Open in Miami

Byron Nelson fired a six under par 134 to lead the Vitamet Miami Open after 36 holes. Clayton Haefner bolted to four under on the second round with a 68 before darkness halted play, while ten others remained within striking distance including Ben Hogan who added a 70 after a 67.

Miami Fla Byron Nelson Nelson Clayton Haefner Linville N. C Ben Hogan White Plains N. Y

E. N. M. College Boxers Losers in Flagstaff Meet

In Flagstaff Arizona State College defeated Eastern New Mexico College in a boxing meet. Flagstaff boys won three bouts lost two and drew three. Eastern New Mexico's Bob Rutledge 152 scored the only knockout of the evening along with Lloyd Richardson 163.

Flagstaff Ariz Arizona

Hi School Basketball Scores From Albuquerque Area Tests

Albuquerque High led 29 to 24 at half and finished with wins over Los Lunas Socorro 24 Forrest 22 and Santa Rosa 31 Las Vegas 19 Roswell 57 Carlsbad 25. Winslow Arizona edged Gallup 23 21.

Socorro Forrest Winslow Ariz Gallup Santa Rosa Las Vegas Roswell Carlsbad

Fights Last Night Associated Press Boxing Results

In New York Ken Overlin defeated Steve Belloise on points in a middleweight bout. In Minneapolis Paul Hartnck outpointed Johnny Hanschen. In Hollywood Billy Loose beat Jimmy [last name truncated] by decision.

Associated Press New York Ken Overlin Decatur Ill Steve Belloise Minneapolis Paul Hartnck Johnny Hanschen Hollywood Billy Loose Ferrell Jimmy

McBride Offers 8 to 5 Odds on Harmon in Yankees Football

New York reports Coach Jack McBride offers 8 to 5 odds on Tom Harmon playing for the football Yankees next season. The piece notes key figures including Larry MacPhail and Judge Landis' secretary Leslie O'Connor clashing over a pitcher Rube Melton in Chicago. Eddie Mead ordered to Hot Springs hospital for 30 days rest as Armstrong's manager seeks treatment. Dodgers eye Santa Barbara training in 1942 and a possible series with the Philadelphia Athletics on the trip west.

New Santa Barbara Calif Philadelphia Athletics

Kimbrough praises rivals after tough year

John Kimbrough credits Southern Methodist as the best opponent this season. He notes Baylor provided the toughest game, and Texas defeated his team.

John Kimbrough Southern Methodist Baylor Texas

Puzzler Severin misses all neighbor team honors

Paul Severin, a two year All-America standout, fails to make the all opponent team of Duke North Carolina State and Wake Forest. The piece also notes The complete ski guide by Frank Elkins of the New York Times and mentions Kimbrough touring with the Yankees and his contract talk.

Paul Severin North Carolina Duke N. C. State Wake Forest Frank Elkins New York Times Kimbrough Yankees

Paul Christman Says He’ll Try Pro Football for $10,000

Walter Stewart reports from Memphis that Paul Christman, the Missouri quarterback, shows little interest in professional football but hints at a trial for a $10,000 offer, suggesting the idea may come in the near future.

Walter Stewart Memphis Paul Christman Missouri Paul

Pitt Enjoys Football For Fun Regardless Of Result

The article notes that Pitt players and fans are happier when football is played for fun, implying the outcome of wins or losses matters less to team spirit and enjoyment. It emphasizes a lighthearted, noncompetitive mindset prevailing among the squad and supporters.

O. K Pitt

West Point Cadet Laundry Workers Challenge Army

Women workers at the cadet laundry at West Point signaled a challenge for the Army elev en to meet them in gridiron combat in a bold protest report.

Wash Bowl West Point Army

Featherweight title contenders clash in San Antonio bout

In San Antonio Texas Juan Zurita 132 pounds featherweight champion of Mexico and autnointed Nick Peters 132 San Antonio and Kid Azteca 150 from Mexico City faced Bobby Pacho 152 of Los Angeles to a draw in a ten round match.

Casino Los Angeles San Antonio Tex Juan Zurita Mexico Nick Peters Kid Azteca Mexico City Bobby Pacho Drew

Tempe Bulldogs Rise in Border Conference Debut

Tempe Bulldogs defeated Flagstaff Lumberjacks 35 24 to open Border Conference play. Gerald Jones led Tempe with 10 points as Tempe sits even with Texas Miners in loop percentages. San Diego State Aztecs beat Silver City Mustangs 42 29 in a California stop. Tonight New Mexico Aggies meet New Mexico Miners at Socorro as Jo Johnston and Chuck Finley meet for first time.

Associated Press Tempe, Ariz Bulldogs Texas Miners Metro-Aggies Tempe Flagstaff Lumberjacks Gerald Jones Aggies Lobos New Mexico University California Mustangs Silver City San Diego State College Aztecs New México New Mexico Aggies New Mexico Miners Socorro Jo” Johnston Chuck Finley Mines

College Basketball Scores From AAP List Of Games

Arizona Teachers Tempe 35 Arizona Teachers Flagstaff 24. San Diego State 42 New Mexico State Teachers 29. Lewiston Normal 55 Whitworth 29. Eastern Washington 50 Gonzaga 27. Town 42 Wabash 22. Fordham 44 Vermont 24. Harvard Methodist 57 Oklahoma 55. Washington U St Louis 35 Missouri 27. Texas Tech 39 Texas Christian 24. Georgia 65 Clemson 51. Colgate 29 Lafayette 20. Villanova 53 Upsala 22. Southeastern Oklahoma State Teachers 40 Louisiana State Normal 28. Kentucky 53 Maryville 14. Oklahoma City 28 Friends 22. Mississippi State 29 Howard 28. Oregon State 43 Utah Aggies 26. Brigham Young 39 Idaho Southern Branch 27. Carr and Sweeney 32 Texas A and M 31. Stephen F Austin 46 East Central Oklahoma Teachers 40. Wyoming 57 Greeley State 25. Washington State 45 Willemette 33.

Associated Press Arizona Tempe Flagstaff San Diego State New Mexico State Lewiston Idaho Normal Whitworth Eastern Washington Gonzaga Town Wabash Fordham Vermont Harvard Methodist Oklahoma Washington U St. Louis Missouri Texas Tech Texas Christian Georgia Clemson Colgate Lafayette Villanova Upsala Southeastern Oklahoma State Teachers Louisiana State Normal Kentucky Maryville Oklahoma City Friends Mississippi State Howard Oregon State Utah Aggies Brigham Young Idaho ‘Southern Branch Carr and Sweeney Texas A. and Stephen F. Austin East Central Oklahoma Teachers Wyyoming Greeley State Washington State Williamette

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Willie Hoppe Mary Ryan Betty Jameson Fred Jacoby Chuck Tommy Ffarreenor Marjorie Gestring Alice Fenske Bon McNeill Cimneirunnetl Feds Withur Shaw Lunsford Neal Lamb Putman Stripling Adv Chuck Fenske Glenn Cunningham America Tommy Harmon University of Michigan Don McNeill Sea Biscuit Wilbur Shaw Indianapolis Boy Wonder Alice Marble Cincinnati Reds Billy Conn Lawson Little World of N. Mexico Morrissey Bean The Albuquerque High Los Lunas No. 11
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