N. M. Aggies Show Power in Border Conference
The New Mexico Aggies, traveling homeward from a 3-1 barnstorming run, defeated Hardin-Simmons 50-24 to even the series. Angie Cunico led with 12 points as they prepare for two games against conference leader Texas Miners in El Paso. Texas Tech had earlier wins over the Aggies.
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Roosevelt budget outlines total defense drive and costs
President Roosevelt details a defense budget totalling about 28.48 billion dollars since June 1940 with major allocations for the army and navy, factory expansion, and anti-saboteur efforts. He notes potential bond sales, tax revenue peaks, and a large public debt ceiling while stressing non-defense needs for democracy and civilian training programs.
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Hobbs Eagles Basketball Record Reported
The Hobbs high school Eagles hold a 3 1 season record with 1 loss and 1 district defeat. They beat Denver City twice 25 24 and 24 19 and split district games losing 21 22 to Monument and winning 31 27 over Eunice. Their district average is 26 points per game to 24.5 for opponents. They face Jal on the road Friday and host Floyd Saturday under new coach Herb West succeeding Chuck Finley now with the New Mexico Miners.
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Eagles
Denver City
Texas
Monument
Eunice
Grid Stars Will Stay Amateurs
SAN FRANCISCO Jan 8 The A A U says Shrine game players who featured post season will be reinstated as amateurs after they request reinstatement. Dan Ferris disclosed that players who did not seek permission will regain amateur status once they apply. The union noted most had not known the regulation but will grant reinstatement upon request.
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National Amateur Athletic Union
Dan Ferris
William M. Coffman
Shrine Football Committee
New York
Fred Hartman
Rice
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Kayak II Prepares for Santa Anita Return March 1
Charles S. Howard and trainer Tom Smith oversee Kayak II, 1939 Santa Anita handicap winner, as he breezes six furlongs in 1:12 4/5 on a fast track with jockey Sean Haas. Other workouts include Challedon five eighths in 1:04 4/5 and Whichcee one mile in 1:41 1/5, Impound six furlongs in 1:15, and Valdiia Chief six furlongs in 1:13 1/5.
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Charles S. Howard
Seabiscuit
Howard
Tom Smith
Sean Haas
Challedon
Impound
Valdiia Chief
Boudreau Receives Rookie of the Year Plaque
Chicago and Cleveland collide in a brief ceremony as Lou Boudreau, 23, wins the J. Louis Comiskey memorial plaque from the Chicago Baseball Writers Association for top rookie of 1940. He modestly thanks the group in ten words, while leading the American League in shortstop fielding and driving in over 100 runs with a .300-like batting pace.
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Lou Boudreau
Baseball Writers Association of America
Cleveland
Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
The report lists bouts with locations and results including Wild Bill Mc Dowell 150 from Dallas and Joey Spangler 148 from Richmond Va, Steve Belloise 154 3/4 in New York stopping Irwin Kaplan, Quentin Breese 136 from Manhattan Kansas knocking out Billy Lee 144 Reno Nevada, Frankie Martin 135 Pasadena outpointing Primo Flores 137 3/4 in White Plains.
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Wild Bill McDowell
Dallas
Joey Spangler
Richmond
New York
Steve Belloise
Irwin Kaplan
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Quentin Breese
Manhattan
Kas
Billy Lee
Reno
Nev
White Plains
N. Y
Frankie Martin
Pasadena
Calif
Primo Flores
Puerto Rico
Hoppe Leads Schaefer in World Billiards Match
Chicago January 8 Willie Hoppe, world billiards star, has taken a commanding lead in the 480 point three cushion championship against Jake Schaefer. Hoppe has 240 points to Schaefer's 146 after four blocks, with final rounds to come today and Thursday.
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Willie Hoppe
Jake Schaefer
Hoppe
Cleveland
Schaefer
Thursay
Truck deflates tires to clear underpass in Lancaster
A large truck became stuck in a low underpass in Lancaster on January 4. The driver solved the problem by deflating the tires to gain clearance and continued on his route.
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Johnny Bulla Earns Big Yet Quietly in LA Open
New York reports that Johnny Bulla pulled down 3500 in the Los Angeles open, more than he earned all of last year, while Mrs. Bulla awaits the stork in Greensboro. Larry MacPhail puts his stock up for sale amid tropical heat chatter, and Bob Quinn denies Casey Stengel becoming a 50000 partner in the Boston Bees.
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Johnny Bulla
Bob Quinn
Casey Stengel
Boston Bees
Rumor And Humor In College Football And Basketball
A fragmentary column notes officials for pro games earn 11 shows at 100 dollars each and questions a Oklahoma basketball team games. It mentions Gonzaga dropping a drum beater in a de-emphasizing move and Col Elmer Salter assigned to coach Auburn freshmen basketball.
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Gonzaga
Jack Meagher
Col
Elmer Salter
Auburn
New Umpire Criticized as Crossed-Eyed Mechanism
Arthur E Patterson of the New York Herald Tribune notes a flaw in the new mechanical umpire, calling it cross-eyed. He contrasts the device with human officials, suggesting some umpires are criticized similarly.
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Arthur .E. Patterson
New York Herald-Tribune
Dodger Farm System Rising Stars and Local Sports News
Ranch Rickey Jr and Larry MacPhail Jr emerge as leaders in the Dodger farm system. A Washington farewell honors Eddy Gilmore of the Associated Press as he heads to New York for a European assignment. One Eyed Connolly recounts Rose Bowl gate crash stories while Lefty Gomez trims weight with daily workouts in Boston.
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Larry MacPhail
Dodger
Washington
Eddy Gilmore
Associated Press
New York
Connolly
Coast Knife and Folk Clubs
Lefty
el Goofy
el Goofy) Gomez
Harmon Declines Pro Football to Seek Relief
The exchange between Tom Harmon and George Halas centers on Harmon's preference for relief aid over pursuing a professional football career. Halas quips about Harmon's effort, underscoring the public interest in the player's uncertain professional path.
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Tom Harmon
George Halas
Harmon
West Virginia Coach Recall on Baseball Question
Earl Neale recalled when applying for the WVU football coaching job that the dean first asked if he knew anything about baseball, a clue to the era and expectations surrounding the hire.
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Earl Neale
West Virginia
Home Grown Spinach Young and Tender
Anderson's Gardens advertises fresh home grown spinach touted as young and tender. The notice highlights local produce available for purchase at the farm stand, inviting customers to enjoy crisp leaves and garden freshness.
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Anderson’s
Texas Tech football rift ends in coach resignations
In Lubbock Texas Tech faces a split over scheduling with chairman W L Stangel saying the school should play more major teams in the region. Pete Cawthon resigns along with Russell T Smith line coach Bert Huffman and others as the board considers replacements amid talk of Hardin Simmons University as a key rival and potential successor names.
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W. L. Stangel
Athletic Council
Pete Cawthon
Stangel
Red Raiders
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Cawthon
Hardin-Simmons
Russell T. Smith
Bert Huffman
G. C. Dowell
Tech
Smith
Huffman
Dowell
Blair Cherry
Amarillo
University of Texas
Dell Morgan
Rice
Frank Kimbrough
Florida Racing Moves to Hialeah Park for 46 Day Meet
Florida shifts racing from Tropical Park to Hialeah Park for a 46 day meeting with 13 stakes. Tropical’s 16 day session closed with a daily handle around 281662 dollars, about 20000 higher than last year. Hialeah is poised for its biggest meeting since 1931.
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Fila
Florida
Tropical Park
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Joseph E. Widener
Nature Study Club plans snow hike in Indiana
The Nature Study Club of Indiana mailed a bulletin to members announcing a snow hike for Sunday January 12. Arrangements promise a blanket of snow along the route to fit hikers boots, while J H Armington the government weather observer cautioned that snow is not guaranteed though it is a possibility.
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Nature Study Club of Indiana
J. H. Armington
Coyotes poised to spoil El Paso invasion in Tigers clash
The Coyotes seek to extend a ten game win streak as they travel to El Paso to face the Tigers, Texas prep power who beat them last season and are favored to win the state title. El Paso High features Wallace at guard with Ezquierdo Cherno Palafox Marmolejo Brandon, cast from 1940 lettermen, while Austin High leans on Castorena Jenkins Redmond Joseph Stogner for a quick, double pivot offense.
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Ralph Marmolejo
Gordon Brandon
Austin
Joe Hart
Mario Castorena
Sam Jenkins
Dick Redmond
Pete Joseph
Helen Stogner
Castorena
Jenkins
Redmond
Roswell Demons Rout Dexter In Fast Paced Clash
Roswell seized control after a blistering start, leading 13-13 at the end of a rapid first quarter. The Demons then dominated the flow, finishing with a 51-23 margin as both teams opened with four straight hits and battled in a high tempo contest on the local court.
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Coyotes
College basketball scores from AP roundup
The Associated Press summary lists multiple outcomes across teams. New Mexico Aggies 50 over Hardin Simmons 24, Oregon State 45 over Washington State 39, Mississippi 35 over Mississippi State Texas 48 over Rice 37, Nebraska 25 over Tulane 24, Drake 40 over St. Louis 25, Iowa Teachers 49 over North Dakota Aggies 56 over Montana State 43, Creighton 42 over Washburn 20, Centenary 59 over Louisiana College 19, Sam Houston State 51 over Trinity 21, West Texas State 73 over McMurry 44, Emporia Teachers 26 over College of Emporia, Southwest Texas State Abilene Christian 25, Albuquerque Indians 22 over Belen a 35.
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Belena
Lake Arthur appoints Ross Wilson as new Panthers coach
Lake Arthur High School announces Ross W. Wilson as the new basketball coach. The Panthers, coming off a four wins and two losses start the season by hosting Floyd Friday night, correcting a prior misnaming of coach Russell.
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New Lake Arthur
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Ross W. Wilson
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