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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1940

Page

5

Coyotes Host Hobbs In District Showdown Friday

Coach Poe Corn rearranges the Coyote lineup for a hard district test against undefeated Hobbs high Eagles. Ben Kelly Dick Brenneman shift to guard, Paul House to forward with Glen Haley at center. Start time 7 30 p m no preliminary game.

Poe Corn Coyote Hobbs High School Eagles Ben Kelly Dick Brenneman Paul House John Cowan Glen Haley Corn Kelly Lovington Eagles Coyotes Hobbs Roswell Raton

Bob Pastor Red Burman Title Fight Shifts To Detroit

The heavyweight bout now moves from Miami to Detroit no later than Saturday promoter Jack Kearns announced. Ashford Simes declines another year of college football at LSU. Joe DiMaggio prepares a $40 000 wedding celebration as Yankees lineup for 1942. Frankie Frisch and Larry MacPhail seen together at the Astor Hotel. New Mexico A M basketball team impresses in the eastern trip with standout boots and attire.

New York Bob Pastor Red Burman Miami Detroit Jack Kearns Ashford Simes Louisiana State Yankees Joe DiMaggio Frankie Frisch Larry MacPhail Astor Hotel New Mexico A. & M

One Minute Interview Veke Bonura Comment

Veke Bonura remarks on using the mails to defraud, advising not to sign the contract to spare the Giants from a charge. He urges practical action and expresses exasperation at the situation. The quote reflects a blunt reaction to the alleged fraud scheme and legal exposure.

Veke Bonura Giants

Ambitious stars spark bids to turn pro after wins

Joe Burk, Sullivan memorial champion rower, may turn pro. Bob Crosby and the Bobcat band perform for West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcat athletes. Sammy Snead remains top golf box office despite a recent blow up. Maryland weight boxer Bob Brown weighs double Johnny Harn. Eddie Arcaro tops Tropicana Park with 12 wins. Boxing names to watch include Anton Christoforidis. Iowa coach Eddie Anderson and Nile Kinnick attend Lee Savold’s eastern ring debut at the Garden.

Joe Burk James E. Sullivan Bob Crosby West Virginia Wesleyan Sammy Snead Bob Brown U. of Maryland Johnny Harn Maryland Eddie Arcaro Tropical Park Anton Christoforidis Eddie Anderson Iowa Nile Kinnick Lee Savold

Coast League move aims to align with Big Ten growth

Dick Cullom says the Coast League's purification effort mirrors Big Ten steps, foreshadowing a partnership with inter conference play and a potential Rose Bowl meeting of football champions. Billy Conn to defend title against Feb 2 Betina versus ApostolH winner, possible Orange Bowl charity match in Miami.

Dick Cullom Minneapolis Times- Tribune Big Ten Billy Conn Bettina Apostolh Florida Miami Orange Bowl

Greyhounds Fall To Miners In New Mexico Series

Eastern New Mexico College fell twice to the New Mexico Miners at Socorro, losing 62 to 25 and 59 to 31. Jim Crook led the Miners with 19 points, while Given topped the Greyhounds with 7 points. The article also notes upcoming Arizona Wildcats debut against Tempe in Tucson to start the Border Conference season.

Greyhounds N. M Albuquerque Eastern New Mexico College New Mexico University New Mexico Miners Socorro Portales Collegians Jim Crook Given Arizona Tempe Tucson Arizz Arizona University Wildcats New Mexico Aggies

Bowling League Tonight and Elks Boxing Tourney

City League features Palace Cleaners versus Lions Club tonight as Bowman's Bakery edges Lannom's Gulf Oilers two to one. Carpenter leads Bakery with 559 total and Lancaster tops Oilers with 211 high game. Denver Elks boxing tourney opens with 518 entrants from eight states competing in multiple afternoon bouts across experienced and novice classes.

Bowman’s Bakery Lannom Gulf Oilers Carpenter Lancaster Oilers Denver Bowman’s Bakery Racz Kemp Poorbaugh St. John Gibbany Lannom’s Lee Patches Todhunter Dennison Kemper

Oakland Open Qualifying Round Draws Pros and Amateurs

Rain soaked Sequoyah course hosts the Oakland Open qualifying round with top pros and amateurs competing for a $5,000 purse. Defending champion Dick Metz leads a field that includes Lawson Little, Paul Runyan, Art Bell, Jimmy Thomson, Craig Wood, Johnny Bulla, E. J. Harrison, Jim Demaret and amateur champion Marvin Ward.

Oakland Calif Sequoyah Dick Metz Oak Park Ill Lawson Little Paul Runyan Art Bell Jimmy Thomson Craig Wood Johnny Bulla E. J. Harrison Jim Demaret Marvin “Bud” Ward

Neely Accepts Rice Football Coach Post for Five Years

Jess Neely, Clemson alumnus and Southern Gentleman, agreed to a five year contract to coach at Rice Institute in Houston. The deal ends a month long search to replace Jim Tatum after two poor seasons under his predecessor.

Jess Neely RICE Houston Tex Clemson Fotball Rice Institute Jimmy Kitts

Boxing Roundup and Letter of Thanks From Roswell

The report lists boxers with weights and outcomes in New York Orlando San Francisco and Oakland. It then carries a letter from Roswell Tuberculosis Association praising press support for the Seal Sale drive and a note from Gladys A. Alexander. Finally a Mexico City luncheon honors President Lazaro Cardenas hosted by US Ambassador Daniels with diplomatic corps attendance.

Frank Young Roswell Daniels Mexico City United States Josephus Daniels Lazaro Cardenas

Conn Easy Victor Over Henry Cooper

Billy Conn of Pittsburgh won an easy 12 round decision over Henry Cooper at Madison Square Garden. The crowd was 5,658 with a gate of 14,400 as Conn weighs 173 1/2 pounds and signals a path toward heavyweight contention. New York boxing writers plan to award Conn the Edward J. Neil Memorial medal for 1939’s impact on boxing.

New York Billy Conn Pittsburgh Big Boys Henry Cooper Brooklyn Madison Square Garden Gus Dorazio Philadelphia Johnny Paychek Lee Savold Bob Pastor Johnny Ray Conn Cooper Steve Dudas Garden Billy Edward J. Neil Boxing Writers Association Neil Associated Press Jack Dempsey

NMU Athlete Hospitalized With Flu

Hospital attaches reported late last night that Jack Henley, New Mexico University basketball and football player, was under treatment for influenza. His condition was regarded as fair. Henley was stricken after the Texas Mines New Mexico basketball game Tuesday night.

Albuquerque N. M Jack Henley New Mexico University Henley Texas Mines-New Mexico

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