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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1940

Page

2

Coyote Cagers To Play Pair Of Games This Week

Coyote basketball resumes after a holiday layoff with games at Hagerman against the Bobcats and home versus the Monument Pirates. Roswell seeks wins to extend a nine game string as injuries test key players Dick Brenneman and Ben Kelly.

Coyote Cagers Hagerman Bobcats Hagerman Monument Pirates Bobcats Roswell Pirates Corn Dick Brenneman Monument Ben Kelly Coyotes

Reserve Coach Questions Sun Bowl Odds

Western Reserve University coach Bill Edwards protests being unders dogs for the New Year’s Day Sun Bowl against Arizona State of Tempe. The Red Cats trained lightly and held a secret workout as Edwards argues WRU should not be the underdog against a team with a similar or weaker record.

John R. Ward Paso Tex Bill Edwards Western Reserve University Red Cats Arizona State of Tempe Western Cleveland Edwards Dixie Howell Arizonans Bulldogs Western Reserve Arizona State Catholic University Howell Bob Lackey Lackey Barney Rouse

Sanserino Known For Timely Timeouts At Sun Bowl

El Paso Dec 31 The Arizona State guard Al Sanserino MVP pick for the team that faces Western Reserve in the Sun Bowl tomorrow is famed for a courteous timeout. A border game last season against Flagstaff Teachers ended with a panting player asking for a timeout and Sanserino obliging.

EL Paso Tex al Sanserino Arizona State Western Reserve Bulldogs Flagstaff Tempe Sanserino Bulldog Cocaptain

Despondency Blamed in Deputy Sheriff Juan Castillo Death

A coroner's jury in Las Vegas New Mexico on December 31 ruled that despondency caused deputy sheriff Juan Castillo to die by his own action. The finding cites emotional distress as the primary factor in the fatal incident.

Las Vegas N. M Juan Castillo

Favor Tennessee In Sugar Bowl

Two teams from near the Gulf coast prepare for the Sugar Bowl with Boston College training at Bay St. Louis and Tennessee at Edgewater Park in New Orleans. Gene Goudreault’s return boosts BC while Tennessee’s Neyland keeps a steady, businesslike approach ahead of the game. Vols were 2-5 favorites as crowds arrive.

New Orleans Gulf Coast Bay St. Louis Miss Frank Leahy Boston College Eagles Edgewater Park Bob Neyland Tennessee Vols Neyland Leahy Gene Goudreault Boston Eagles Vols

Aggies Face Fordham In Cotton Bowl Clash

Dallas December 31 Aggies admit they must score two touchdowns perhaps more to beat Fordham in the Cotton Bowl. Texas A C players praise Fordham backfield and line while noting their own preparation and physical condition ahead of the game. Fordham coach Jim Crowley calls the Aggies the favorites based on their two season record with the same squad.

Dallas Fordham University Texas Aggies Fordham Homer Norton Aggies Texas Norton Jim Crowley

Mora man dies by his own action in Guadalupita incident

A Mora county man was fatally wounded after barricading himself in a mountain cabin near Guadalupita Sunday. The coroner's jury found death by self inflicted action. Two notes were found for his brother, Sheriff Isaac Castillo, asking him to pray for him and blame no one.

Mora County Guadalupita Castillo Isaac Castillo

College Basketball Scores Summary Across Multiple Games

Reports from The Associated Press show a flurry of college basketball results. Notable scores include Princeton 30 over Michigan 29, Kansas 35 over Temple 49, Seton Hall 34 over Kansas State, and Oregon State 61 over Nebraska 38. Michigan State 41 over La Salle, St. John’s Brooklyn 42 over Creighton 37, and Wayne 35 over Cornell 36. Oklahoma City All-College Tournament action includes Pittsburgh Eas. 39 over Texas 38 in the title game, Oklahoma Aggies 44 over West Texas State 41 for third, and Baylor 54 over Wyoming 50 in two overtimes.

Associated Press Princeton Michigan George Washington Minnesota Pittsburgh Ohio State Temple Kansas Seton Hall Kansas State Oregon State Nebraska Colorado St. John’s Brooklyn Creighton Michigan State la Salle Santa Clara Cornell Wayne Long Island Rice Tennessee Austin Peay Normal Indiana State Centenary Geneva St. Francis St. Mary’s Calif Utah State Denver Western Colo Oklahoma City Pittsburg Eas Teachers Texas Oklahoma Aggies West Texas State Baylor Wyoming Warrensburg Tulsa

Rooney Leads Ten Top Money Makers of 1940 Poll

Mickey Rooney again tops the list of the ten money making stars for 1940 in the poll conducted by the Motion Picture Herald. The others, in order, are Spencer Tracy Clark Gable Gene Autry Tyrone Power James Cagney Bing Crosby Wallace Beery Bette Davis and Judy Garland.

Mickey Rooney Motion Picture Herald Spencer Tracy Clark Gable Gene Autry Tyrone Power James Cagney Bing Crosby Wallace Beery Bette Davis Judy Garland

Roosevelt Names Arthur Prettyman New White House Valet

Arthur Prettyman has been selected as President Roosevelt's new valet. His duties include exercising the president's Scotty dog, a recent addition to the White House circle.

Arthur Prettyman Roosevelt Scottie Dog White House

Final Rose Bowl drills set stage for game

Nebraska Cornhuskers and Stanford Indians completed light workouts in Pasadena as coaches faced nerves before the Rose Bowl. Key players Roy Petsch and Milt Vucinich were injury concerns, while ticket demand remained strong despite a few returns amid onshore rain.

Pasadena Calif Nebraska Cornhuskers Stanford Indians Lawrence (Biff) Jones Nabob Clark Daniel Shaughnessy Biff Shaughnessy Milt Vucinich Roy Petsch Petsch

Bowl games set for New Year’s Day lineups

AP lists six major bowls with start times weather and attendance. Rose Bowl in Pasadena features Stanford against Nebraska at 5 15 p m with 90000 expected attendance. Sugar Bowl in New Orleans pairs Tennessee and Boston College at 2 15 p m in cloudy conditions. Cotton Bowl in Dallas hosts Texas A&M vs Fordham at 2 15 p m partly cloudy. Orange Bowl in Miami matches Mississippi State and Georgetown at 2 p m partly cloudy mild. All-Stars in San Francisco East vs West at 5 p m with showers and 62000 in attendance. Sun Bowl in El Paso Tempe Teachers vs Western Reserves at 4 p m partly cloudy with 15000. Pineapple Bowl in Honolulu Hawaii vs Fresno State in fair weather with 22000.

Associated Press Pasadena Calif Stanford Nebraska Robert Myers Russell Newland New Orleans Tennessee Boston College Cloudy Whitney Martin Mortimer Kreeger Dallas Tex Texas Aggies Fordham Felix McKnight Miami Fla Mississippi State Georgetown Larry Rollins San Francisco Richard Cushing el Paso Tempe Ariz Western John R. Ward Honolulu Hawaii Fresno

Fights Last Night Montage From AP In Boxing Cards

Boxing results across cities report several stoppages and decisions. Carl Vinciquerra from Omaha knocked out venee Greene in Chicago while Vince Dell Orto outpointed Al Mancini in New York. Freddie Cochrane beat Joe De Jesus in Newark. Beau Jack stopped Me Neary in Holyoke. Bob Hope plans a refugee visit with Jerry Colonna helping. Brenda Joyce heads to Palm Springs for rest per doctor’s orders.

Newark N. J Freddie Red) Cochrane Elizabeth WN. J Joe de Jesus New York Fred Archer Abe Kaufman Philadelphia Holyoke Mass Beau Jack Springfield Neary Harrisburg

Weather forecast for four states and extended outlook

Weather bulletin covers New Mexico Colorado Arizona and West Texas. Cloudy conditions and light snow are noted in various regions with colder temperatures forecast for tonight through Wednesday. Extended period runs from 5 30 pm Tuesday Dec.

Arizona New Mexico Colorado West Texas

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