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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1940

Page

5

Famous Golf Pro To Help Solve Your Golf Problems

Denny Shute, famed golfer, will meet Roswell golfers Monday from 10 to noon at Montgomery Ward. Halter, store manager, invites all to ask questions about grip, stance, clubs, and swing. Shute's career highlights include 1933 British Open win, 1936 and 1937 PGA titles, Ryder Cup three times, and notable scores such as 62, 63, and 64. He recently recovered from wrist surgery and appendicitis, now returning to form. Autographs will be available on request.

Roswell Denny Shute Montgomery Ward Halter Ward Mr. Halter Denny Byron Nelson Craig Wood Nelson Horton Smith Ralph Guldahl Pittsburgh Elks Golf Club Columbus Ohio Palma Ceia

Scooparade and trades ripple through New York sports

In New York on December 21, Coach Tom Lieb seeks two assistants and games with eastern teams. The Yankee Dodger deal for Monte Pearson appears off with a likely sale to the Reds. Abe Simon is offered an Oak­land fight with Buddy Baer, winner to meet Louis in Los Angeles. Godoy's status unclear. Herbert Woolf, owner of the Lawrin stable, is floated as a Yankee stockholder candidate if Jim Farley buys the Yankees.

New York Tom. Lieb Florida Yankee Dodger Monte Pearson Reds Lawrin Jim Farley Yankees

Answer Jim Wells predicts Dodger infield moves

Jim Wells of Buffalo says he knows what Alex Kampouris will be doing in the Dodger infield next season teaching the Messis amilli Lavagetto and Coscarart speak Greek.

Jim Wells Buffalo Alex Kampouris Dodger

Notable names link sports, cinema and sport figures

Eddie Mead, fight manager, remains in St. Joseph’s Hospital Hot Springs Ark. Jeane Hofman, famed gas sports cartoonist, moves from Hollywood to the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. Billy Conn has flown NY to Pittsburgh four times this week and contemplates buying a plane. Old Jim Thorpe is among Springfield College coaching candidates in Massachusetts.

Eddie Mead St. Joseph's Hospital Hot Springs Ark Jeane Hofman Hollywood Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Billy Conn New York Pittsburgh Jim Thorpe Springfield Mass.) College

Fritzie Zivic Backed By Joe Louis Bandwagon

The Bulletin Board notes Joe Louis joined the Fritzie Zivic fan turnout last night as promotion and reaction swirled around the boxing bout. Pee Wee Reese plans to protect his game heel with a newly designed baseball shoe for next season. Coast travel hints say Rose Bowl seats at 440 dollars may be available if one can manage the trip.

Joe Louis Fritzie Zivic Peewee Reese

College Basketball Scores From Associated Press Roundup

The roundup lists numerous college games with scores including Colorado State 53 over New Mexico 39, Texas Mines 43 over New Mexico Aggies 38, Pittsburgh 43 over Illinois 41 in overtime, and others such as George Washington 64 over Clemson 40, Kentucky 28 over Kansas State 25, Texas 40 over Southwest Texas State 30, Rice 53 over LSU 33, Duke 48 over Catholic University, and Brigham Young 40 over San Diego State 42. High school results from Tucumcari and Taos are also noted along with tournaments and forfeiture at Conchas Dam and Santa Rosa district scores.

Associated Press Colorado State Aggies New Mexico University Texas Mines New Mexico Aggies Pittsburgh Illinois George Washington Clemson Kentucky Kansas State Texas Southwest Utah Idaho San Diego State Brigham Young Oregon State Colorado College

Forewing News Ladies League High Scores Hit

Mary Rallis rolled the high total of 513 and Joyce Wyly had the high game of 208 in the Forewing News Ladies League.

Mary Rallis Joyce Wyly

ENMC Greyhounds face busy schedule this season

Eastern New Mexico College announces a full basketball slate with games against Texas Tech Wayland Amarillo Oklahoma City Panhandle A M C and others. Coach Al Garten expects an exciting season after a strong showing versus Texas Tech and plans to play all New Mexico Conference opponents at ENMC and on their hosts' courts. The schedule lists dates through February including clashes with New Mexico Mines in Socorro and Portales.

Portales Dec Eastern New Mexico College Greyhounds Wade al Garten ENMC Texas Tech Red Raiders New Mexico Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City Wayland College Amarillo College Amarillo Oklahoma City U Woodward College Woodward Okla Panhandle A. M. C Goodwell

Boston College Players Receive New Helmets for Sugar Bowl

Boston College players en route to the Sugar Bowl wear new helmets presented by coach Frank Leahy after outstanding season work. The team, dubbed the erid ders in OCR, features refreshed headgear as they head toward a major postseason matchup.

Boston College Frank Leahy

Blind women knit for Red Sox with Yawkey millions

Boston Post reports a program where blind women will knit garments for the Red Sox as part of a charity initiative funded by Tom Yawkey. The effort leverages Yawkey’s wealth to support players and fans through inclusive community work.

Boston Post Red Sox Tom Yawkey

Jenkins Fights Draw with Zivic in Garden Ten Round

New York boxing report notes Fritzie Zivic and Lew Jenkins fought a ten round draw at Madison Square Garden. Judges split 1-2 with Steve Hamas calling it even. Jenkins suffered cuts above both eyes while Zivic escaped with a dented nose. Jenkins outweighed by seven and a quarter pounds.

New York Mike Jacobs Fritzie Zivic Lew Jenkins Mike Zivic Henry Armstrong Ballyhoo Fritzie Duke Jenkins Steve Hamas George Walsh Zivics

Eastern New Mexico College Restored to NYA Funds

Eastern New Mexico College of Portales is reinstated in the National Youth Administration work program with a 7695 dollar quota for the rest of the year. State administrator Tom L Popejoy cited settlement over a 1935 to 1940 enrollment overstatement as the reason for prior withdrawal of NYA funds. The school had operated the current year without NYA aid to assist needy students.

Albuquerque N. M Eastern New Mexico College of Portales National Youth Administration College NYA Tom L. Popejoy

FOR CHRISTMAS Spotlights and Zerex Anti-freeze

Roswell Auto Co presents a Christmas spotlight feature highlighting Zerex anti freezing products with promotional details and suggested uses across vehicle maintenance.

Zerex Roswell Auto Co

Southwestern Tournament Dates Across New Mexico and El Paso

February 8 New Mexico Teachers and February 10 New Mexico Military Institute Portales. February 14 to 15 Woodward College. February 18 Panhandle A M C. February 24 Institute Roswell. March 3 to 6 Southwestern Tournament El Paso.

New Mexico Teachers Portales New Mexico Military Institute Woodward College Panhandle A. M. C Institute Roswell el Paso

Texas Miners Edge New Mexico Aggies in Border Clash

In Las Cruces on December 21 the Texas Miners of El Paso beat the New Mexico Aggies 43 to 38, tightening the Border Conference race. Harold Colvard led with 15 points as a midgame scuffle led to ejections for Mines center Mike Yater and Aggies guard Otis Horton. The Miners outpaced the Aggies early, leading 23 to 15 at halftime.

Las Cruces N. M Texas Miners of el Paso New Mexico Aggies Aggies Miners Arizona University Arizona State of Tempe Harold Colvard Mines Center Mike Yater Otis Horton Mines

Stanford Rejects Rose Bowl Vacation Pay Plan

Stanford's Rose Bowl team, eligible for a $50 vacation pay from the Pacific Coast conference, will not participate in the program. University president Ray Lyman Wilbur announced the decision as practice resumes for the New Year’s game with Nebraska amid illness in the squad and concerns over subsidy interpretation.

Palo Alto Calif Stanford Ray Lyman Wilbur University Nebraska

Tempe Prepares for Sun Bowl With Western Reserve

Tempe practice underway in sunny Arizona as Arizona State Bulldogs drill for the New Year’s Day Sun Bowl showdown with Western Reserve. Coach Dixie Howell reports no serious flu cases, though Jep Shamblee and Hascail Henshaw miss time. Western Reserve coach Big Bill Edwards boasts a near-spotless 48–?–2 mark across six seasons, with the Red Cats undefeated in several campaigns.

Tempe Ariz Dec Arizona State Bulldogs Western Reserve California Arizona Bulldogs Dixie Howell Jep Shamblee Hascail Henshaw Shamblee Howell Cleveland William M Big Bill Red Cats Edwards Univer

Oklahoma Meets Syracuse In Madison Square Garden

Oklahoma co champion of the Big Six and Syracuse, a leading eastern club, open a holiday court program at Madison Square Garden with four doubleheaders. The Sooners lost much of the title team including star Jimmy McNatt, and recent results include losses to Oregon and a SMU split. They face St John’s Brooklyn. Syracuse plays NYU.

New York Oklahoma Syracuse Madison Square Garden Sooners Missouri Kansas Jimmy McNatt Oregon Southern Methodist St. John’s University of Brooklyn New York University

Greek character and war spirit as described by Mr Adams

Mr Adams discusses Greek national pride, endurance, and strategic ability. He describes Greeks as loyal to England, hardened by centuries of hardship, and capable of unity in threat. He recalls personal Greece years, photographs, and Greek artifacts, inviting interest at Southwestern Typewriter Co. in Dexter-Hagerman.

Italy Allen Adams Philos Ophy Mr. Adams Dexter-Hagerman Greece New Mexico Cornell University American Near East Foundation Southwestern Typewriter Co OG West 4Th Jim Rallis

Rice Owls Set for East Coast Basketball Tour

Rice Owls, conference champions, depart next week for an eastern tour. They will face La Salle in Philadelphia, Franklin and Marshall in Hershey, and Long Island at Madison Square Garden after beating Southern California twice and LSU twice in interregional play.

Houston Tex Bailiwick Rice Owls Long Island Blackbirds Rice Southern California West Coast Louisiana State Owls la Salle Philadelphia Franklin and Marshall Hershey Long Island Madison Square Garden New York

Pop Corn That Pops at Anderson's Gardens

The article notes minerals mined from New Mexico soils valued at more than fifteen million dollars annually, highlighting a significant economic aspect tied to land resources and regional agriculture.

Anderson

Coyotes Defeat Capitan 17-13 for Sixth Straight Victory

The Coyotes edged Capitan High 17 to 13 in Capitan, earning their sixth consecutive basketball win. Roswell built a 5-3 first-quarter lead, 10-6 at halftime, and 14-10 after three, despite miscues and Capitan’s tough man defense. Johnny Cowan led with 6 points, Haley added 4, and Capitan’s Burks stood out. guard Robert Dennis fouled out in the second. The Coyotes next host an alumni Roswell squad.

Coyotes Capitan High Capitan Roswell Poling Cozzens Miller Burks Johnny Cowan Haley Robert Dennis Coyote Glen

Blue and Gray All Star Grid Game Yet to Be Played

In Montgomery Alabama on December 21 the Northern and Southern camps prepared for the third Blue and Gray All Star football game. Northwestern coach Lynn Waldorf praised the Blues roster, while Cornell mentor Carl Snavely noted strong midwest and eastern additions. North Carolina coach Ray Wolf and Jess Neely outlined the Rebels strategy and optimism given their teams' records.

Montgomery Ala Confederacy Mid-West Carl Ray Wolf North Carolina Jess Neely

Jenkins Zivic draw and Thompson KO Ky Munsell in headlines

Lew Jenkins of Sweetwater Texas and Fritzie Zivic of Pittsburgh fought to a draw after ten rounds. Holly Wood’s Al Thompson, from Los Angeles, knocked out Junior Munsell of Oklahoma City in two rounds.

Associated Press NFEFW York Lew Jenkins Sweetwater Tex Fritzie Zivic Pittsburgh Drew Turkey Thompson Los Angeles Junior Munsell Oklahoma City

Registrant Troy Hastings Details in Roswell Record

New registrant Troy T Hastings lists address 1213 N Virginia Ave Roswell with order 86 A and serial 3069. Chaves County covers 6.042 square miles with under four people per square mile and no crowding reported. Population rose by 4,305, about 22 percent, in the last decade.

Troy T. Hastings Virginia Ave Roswell Chaves County

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