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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1940

Page

2

Coyotes Rally To Beat Roswell Alumni 30 27

The Coyotes overturned an 8 point deficit in the final period to defeat the Roswell high alumni team 30 to 27. Dick Brenneman hit a long shot to tie, Robert Dennis followed with a long bucket to give the Coyotes the lead with about a minute left, and Johnny Cowan sealed it as the horn sounded. Glover and Fowler led the alumni with eight points each, while Ben Kelly and Cowan topped the Coyotes with eight and seven points respectively. The Coyotes next play Hagerman on January 3 and Monument on January 4 at Roswell.

Coyotes Roswell High Roswell High Cage Dick Brenneman Robert Dennis Johnny Cowan Peed Howard Glover Holmes Fowler Bob Mitchell Harold Peed Coyote Ben Kelly Glover Kelly Hagerman Jam Monument Roswell Cowan Belly DeShurley Haley Brenneman G. Dennis R. Dennis P. Peed H. Peed Bryant Mitchell Bond Herbert

Boxing results from New York to Providence

The Associated Press reports Abe Simon of New York outpointed Al Delaney of Oshawa. Nate Bolden and George Burnett drew in Chicago Detroit. Everett Rightmire of Sioux City outpointed Larry Bolvin in Providence. Fred Cabral of Cambridge outpointed Norman Hardman in Holyoke. Christmas trees advertised by Andersons Gardens.

Associated Press New York Abe Simon al Delaney Oshawa Can Chicago Nate Bolden George Burnett Detroit Drew Providence R. I Everett Rightmire Sioux City Larry Bolvin Holyore Mass Fred Cabral Cambridge Norman Hardman Toronto

Texans Upset The New Mexico Mines

In El Paso Texas Mines beat New Mexico Mines 58 to 38 last night. Don Lance and Bill Rike each scored 14 for Texas Mines while Jack Fry led New Mexicans with 13. Texans led 22 to 17 at halftime and pulled away in the second period.

EL Paso Tex New Mexico Oklahoma City Texas Mines Court Marshal Pennington Texas Mines Don Lance Bill Rike Lance Rike Jack Fry Texans

Briefs Preview Coaching Shifts and Draft Talk

NEW YORK December 24 The tip is out that Ohio State would settle for Dallas Ward if George Hauser is unavailable with Minnesota. Brooklyns coach Larry MacPhail will announce spring training in California for 1942 if they win the pennant. Ray Morrison Temple coach once played on Vanderbilt teams that never lost to Tennessee. George Halas may pursue Tom Harmon for the Bears. Cleveland canned the scout who warned Sid Hudson would not become a big league pitcher.

New York George Hauser Minnesota Ohio State Buckeyes Dallas Ward Gopher Brooklyns Larry MacPhail California Ray Morrison Temple Vanderbilt Tennessee George Halas Tom Harmon Chicago Bears Tom Cleveland Sid Hudson

William Judas Gray Born In Artesia Memorial Hospital

Artesia News reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Orval Gray of Cottonwood at Artesia Memorial hospital on Thursday night. The baby is named William Judas and both mother and infant are said to be doing well. The item also notes local moves and Christmas plans involving Artesia residents, plus the death of Mrs. William Lindsey aged 57 with funeral details at McClay Chapel and Woodbine Cemetery. Other notes include a Bridge Club Christmas party hosted by Mrs. James Thigpen with several attendees and a guest.

Orval Gray Cottonwood Artesia Memorial Hospital William Judas Earnest Mahon Artesia Mahon Roy Buck Garden Texas William Lindsey McClay Chapel John S. Rice Methodist Church Woodbine Lindsey A. M. Vandagriff James Thigpen la Semona Bridge Club Wayne Ross Max Edge Elbert Ditto Norma Mayes

Tennessee Football Faces Narrow Plate in Bowl Selections

In successive years Tennessee football teams have been chosen for the Orange Rose and Sugar bowls. The piece uses nautical metaphors to suggest the Vols will soon have limited options left, implying ongoing postseason selection pressure.

Tennessee Orange Rose Sugar Vols

Dodger Aircast Shakeup, Gate Revenue Slumps

Waite Hoyt replaces Red Barber as Dodger games aircaster while doctors monitor Bill Jurges recovery after weeks of exercise. Bowl officials argue over underestimating show drawing power and lowering prices, predicting gross gate near 120000 instead of 145000. Debra Bimelech resumes training at Hialeah Park.

Bill Jurges Medicos Waite Hoyt Red Barber Dodger Debra Bimelech Hialeah Park

Mike Jacobs pressuring Lew Jenkins over retirement plans

Mike Jacobs seeks to sway Lew Jenkins from retirement while Jenkins intensifies efforts to convince Mrs Jenkins to reconsider the decision. The two sides clash over the boxer's future as Buck, New York Post reports.

Buck New York Post Mike Jacobs Lew Jenkins Lew Mrs. Jenkins

Local figures share charity and sports links in varied roles

Jimmy Braddock dressed as Santa and handed out baskets to needy families while Bernie Friedkin retired fighter fronts a Fifth Avenue clothing firm. Coach Dixie Howell invites his former Alabama boss Frank Thomas to join the Arizona State Bulldogs on the bench.

Jimmy Braddock Ike Santa Bernie Friedkin Fifth Avenue Dixie Howell Frank Thomas Alabama Arizona State Bulldogs

Sincere tone guide for a forthcoming message

The source text presents a request for a heartfelt, direct communication in a manner that mirrors genuine intent. It emphasizes authenticity, clarity, and respectful delivery to establish trust and rapport with the recipient.

College Basketball Scores From Associated Press Highlights

Texas Mines led 58 to 28 over New Mexico School of Mines of Socorro while Illinois edged Notre Dame 41 to 39 in overtime. Indiana beat California 42 to 39 and Iowa defeated Michigan State 40 to 34. Creighton 37 and Minnesota 32. Temple 32 and Oklahoma 26. Brown 50 and Rutgers 46 in overtime. Rice 51 over La Salle 45. Pittsburgh 41 and Butler 40. Yale 44 and Washington St. Louis Bradley Tech 59 to 36. William & Mary 36.

Associated Press Texas Mines New Mexico School of Mines of Socorro Illinois Notre Dame Indiana California Iowa Michigan State Creighton Minnesota Temple Oklahoma Brown Rutgers Rice Lasalle Pittsburgh Butler Yale Washington St. Louis

Christmas For The Car National Silent Safety Tires

Roswell auto co advertises Christmas sale on National Silent Safety tires with holiday pricing and limited time offer. File shows date 12 23 time frame.

National Silent Safety Tires Roswell Auto Co

Red Sox swap Desautels for Pytlak sparks trade talk

Cleveland has offered catcher Gene Desautels a bigger contract than Boston paid him, while scribes pan the Desautels Pytlak swap. Jimmy Dykes adds a fourth bowling alley to his Philadelphia string as holiday greetings close the year.

Western Reserve Cleveland Gene Desautels Red Sox Boston Desautels Frankie Pytlak Jimmy Dykes Philadelphia

Merry Christmas Townsendites and the Townsend Philosophy

A Christmas editorial extols the Townsend philosophy as a beacon of peace, joy, and social reform. It calls Townsendites to renew commitment to humanitarian principles from founder Dr. Francis E Townsend, urging unity, happiness, and relief from poverty.

Christ Child Francis E. Townsend Townsendites B. H. Chapman

Nebraska Hopes Upset Stanford in Rose Bowl Prep

PHOENIX Ariz Dec 24 Coach Lawrence Biff Jones scheduled two workouts for Rose Bowl bound Nebraska to sharpen timing and defend against Stanford or the Indians T formation. Jones believes progress is satisfactory but notes flaws in timing and uncertainty on stopping the Cardinal defense. Weather hindered drills with rain, while husker backers vote sentiment stays wary amid wagering.

Phoenix Ariz Lawrence Biff Jones Nebraska Stanford Indians Cornhuskers Stanford Pasadena Calif Cornhusker Cardinals

Rose Bowl bound Stanford to face Nebraska

Stanford prepares for the Rose Bowl with a home scrimmage before traveling to Pasadena for New Year's Day. Thirteen players head home for Christmas, while the remaining squad leaves Christmas night.

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Corn Andersons Gardens Artesia News Les EL Rancho Mr. and Mrs J. W. Gooch Bradley Tech William & Mary Andersen Gardens Beatrice Potter Dave Wolf Ed Blake W. W. Merritt Georgia Martin C. E. Jordan Raymond Richmond Merry Dinty Moore John Leakou E. P.okla Roswell Drug Co Peacs Valley Drug Co Owl Drug Co Dexter Wilcox Drug Co Adv Braska Columbia Palo Alto Ristpmas Merry Christmas Berta Rodden Woodrow J. Rodden Massey Bros Joe W. Massey N. Main J. M. Radford FE. C. Railsback Tomers Court House Our Carol Paul Carrigan Panhandle Lumber Coo Bob Wakefield U. S Equitable Building & Loan Association Hiram M. Dow Dan H. Wilmot S. P. Johnson E. G. Minton J. W. Minton
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