New Mexico sports year in review 1939
John R. Ward surveys 1939 New Mexico sports across colleges and high schools. Highlights include New Mexico A. & M. basketball dominance, Hobbs and Las Cruces state titles, Mike Xero's discus mark, El Paso Sun Bowl loss, golf and tennis champions, and Arizona State Tempe facing Catholic University in the Sun Bowl.
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John R. Ward
Associated Press
New Mexico
Ario State Bulldogs
el Paso
New Mexico University
Cay
Utah
New Mexico A. & M
Border Loco
Aggies
Pecos Fin
Kiko Martinez
New Mexico School of Mines
Silver City
Woody Hutchinson
New Mexico Normal U
Lordsburg High School
Albuquerque High School
Albuquerque
Hobbs
Carlsbad
Menaul
Mike Xero
St. Michaels
Dave Simms
Albuquerque High
Joe Lusk
Miller
Margaret McWenie
Las Vegas
Sarah Simson
Gilbert Sanchez
Joe Nuanes
Santa Fe Indians
Albuquerque Indians
Catholic University of Washington
D.C
Tempe
Drilling For The Blue and Gray Game in Montgomery
Northern and Southern all-star ryes drill in Montgomery Alabama as December 26 previews the Blue and Gray classic on December 30. Principe and Hutchinson drew attention from Cornell and Northwestern scouts while Bussey and Heineman attracted Vanderbilt and Florida trackers.
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Ontgomery
Ala
Montgomery
Don Principe
Fordham
Bill Hutchinson
Dartmouth
Carl Snavely
Cornell
Lynn Waldorf
Northwestern
Yankees
Young Bussey
Louisiana State
Ken Heineman
Texas Mines
Ray Morrison
Vanderbilt
Josh Cody
Florida
Rebel
Scooparade shows Bobby Jones seeking golf lessons in aim for Masters
Atlanta dated brief notes say Bobby Jones is taking golf lessons to refine his swing twice weekly as he targets a higher finish at the Augusta Masters in April. Harold Sargent, East Lake pro, assists. other golf updates mention Sutherland, Morgan, Patrick, and Jones’s potential connections with various programs. Other sports notes reference Illinois upset over Michigan and bowl contenders Tennessee, Alabama, and Vanderbilt.
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Atlanta
Bobby Jones
Harold Sargent
East Lake
Jones
Jock Sutherland
Stanford
Ditto
Dell Morgan
Auburn
Riice
John Patrick
Oglethorpe
Citadel
Blocking and ball control highlight Tennessee locker room
Tennessee officials emphasize blocking strength and disciplined pursuit of the ball. They stress focusing on touchdowns over first downs and note that controlling the scrimmage line often determines victory. A strong tackler disrupts opponents while standout ball carriers advance plays.
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Tennessee
Major Neyland fronts North South parade in gray suit
Note to Pacific Coast writers describes Major Bob Neyland in a light gray double breasted suit with matching hat. He has worn the outfit during Tennessee's 23 game win streak, claims not superstition just caution. The North South game parade features generals Andrew and Howell riding in official blue gray cars.
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Pacific Coast
Bob Neyland
Tennessee
Montgomery
Ala
John E. Andrew
Quincy
Gen
J. F. Howell
Bristol
U. Cc. V
Ray Morrison Predicts Tennessee Win and Tulane Texas A&M Tie
Vanderbilt figure Ray Morrison forecasts Tennessee defeats Southern Cal 20 to 7 and sees the Tulane versus Texas A&M game ending 13 to 13 in a draw.
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Ray
Vanderbilt
Morrison
Tennessee
Southern Cal
Christmas reflection of spending and hope for the new year
A grandmother’s scrap book note wishes a merry Christmas and thanks for past times. It hopes the holiday brought joy to you and your loved ones and looks toward a happier year ahead.
NMU Open Date Sets Up 1940 Lobos Schedule
In Albuquerque on December 26 1940 Coach Ted Shipkey said New Mexico University will add a 10th game this fall with one open date remaining November 2. The slate opens September 28 at Laramie Wyoming against Wyoming University. other dates include October 4 New Mexico Teachers, October 11 Arizona State Tempe, October 19 Texas Mines El Paso, October 26 Colorado State College Denver, November 9 New Mexico Aggies here, November 16 Homecoming vs Arizona State Flagstaff, November 23 Arizona Tucson, and November 30 Texas Tech here.
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Albuquerque
N. M
New Mexico University
Ted Shipkey
New Mexico
Rocky Mountain
Far Southwest
Lobos
Shipkey
Laramie
Wyoming
Wyoming University
Arizona State of
Boxing Results From Last Night Across Cities
AP reports last night boxing results with several knockouts and decisions. Paul Junior from Lewiston stopped Frankie Gilmore in Oatland. Emil Joseph from Millvale defeated Julio Gonzales in Pittsburgh by decision. Jimmy Tygh from Philadelphia scored a knockout on Jackie Carter in Philadelphia. Jimmy Clark from Jamestown stopped Emil Kozel in Scranton.
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Associated Press
Oatland
Paul Junior
Lewiston
Frankie Gilmore
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
Emil Joseph
Millvale
Julio Gonzales
Puerto Rico
Philadelphia
Jimmy Tygh
Jackie Carter
Scranton
Jimmy Clark
Jamestown
N. Y
Emil Kozel
Throop
Pati
Trojans Brace for Rough Rose Bowl Test by Tennessee
USC coach Howard Jones predicts a tougher Rose Bowl battle with Tennessee than Duke faced last New Year’s Day. He notes Tennessee’s strong defense and dangerous running and passing game, and cites Cafego’s knee uncertainty. Both teams prepare with private practices ahead of the game.
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Pasadena
Calif
Howard Harding Jones
University of Tennessee
University of Southern California
Vols
Duke
Troy
Dukes
Jones
Tennessee
California
Kentucky
Auburn
Neyland
Cafego
Vees
S. C
Trojans
Coyotes Set for Raton Game Wednesday Night
Coyotes travel to face Raton high school Tigers in a basketball clash Wednesday night. It is the Coyotes fourth game after opening with two wins over Artesia and Dexter and a loss to Hagerman last Friday, seeking steady play from coach Corn.
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Coyotes
Raton
Corn
Roswell Coyotes
Raton High School Tigers
Hagerman
Artesia
Dexter
Protect Trees From Rodents In Winter
Farmers seek winter protection for trees from rodents says F F Whitley of the New Mexico Extension Service A wire collar of three or four mesh per inch serves as a good protector Some may use protective coatings and a formula for sul poses a protective paint mix for trees
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F. F. Whitley
The
New Mexico Extension Service
Safe Handling of Furized Oil and Sulfur Mixture
Instructions describe heating raw linseed oil outdoors in a five gallon can to 470 degrees Fahrenheit, noting bluish smoke, then adding powdered sulfur teaspoon by teaspoon while stirring. The mixture foams and heats, forming a black ill smelling compound. Allow to cool completely before use.
Boston College Heads To Cotton Bowl In Dallas
Boston College coach Frank Leahy leads 39 Eagles bound for the Cotton Bowl with thousands or fans planning to travel from New England. The squad, limited by cold, will hold long scrimmages in St. Louis and Dallas to sharpen for Clemson. Clemson reaches Dallas tonight and will practice at SMU with later sessions closed.
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Boston
Boston College
Frank Leahy
Eagles
New England
Dallas
Texas
Leahy
St. Louis
Clemson Tigers
Southern Methodist University
Capitan Tops Lake Arthur 40 to 15 in district clash
Capitan defeated Lake Arthur 40 to 15 at Lake Arthur last Friday night for a third straight win this season with no losses. Capitan center L C Cozzens averages 19.5 points per game over two District 5 encounters.
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Capitan High
Lake Arthur
L. C. Cozzens
Capitan Center
Capitan
Winners In NMMI Kids Horseshow
The NMMI Institute hosts a Saturday horseshow with winners across several classes. In Pair Jumpers team placements, Jean Hunt on Big Red and Has Sell Norton on Charlie led, followed by Elyse Saunders on Big Red with Larry Jones on Kent, and George Erwin on Blue with Tom Pearson on Flash. In Hands and Seats under 14, Sally Jones on Pete won, Betty Ward on Mickey second, Heffy OConnell on June third. Individual Jumpers saw Elyse Saunders on Big Red first, Tom Pearson on Flash second, and George Erwin on Blue third.
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Institute
Jean Hunt
Big Red
Hassell Norton
Elyse Saunders
Larry Jones
Kent
George Erwin
Tom Pearson
Sally Jones
Pete
Betty Ward
Mickey
Heffy O’connell
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