Three Tied For $2500 Purse In Oakland Open
Oakland’s fifth annual $5,000 open golf tournament nears final play with E. J. Harrison Ben Hogan and Leonard Dodson tied at 276 after 72 holes. Hogan misses 18th putt to force playoff for $1,200 first and $750 second. Dodson par 70 and Harrison 73. crowd of 5,000 watches.
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Oakland
Calif
E. J
Dutch” Harrison
Ben Hogan
Leonard Dodson
Harrison
Little Rock
Ark
Hogan
White Plains
N.Y
Sequoyah
Dodson
Dallas
Roswell Ropers Lead at Denver Rodeo Show
Sonny Hancock of Roswell New Mexico won the calf roping event in 17.2 seconds at the National Western Livestock Show Rodeo held in Denver yesterday. Earl Moore also of Roswell finished second. Slats Jacobs of Logandale Nevada posted the fastest steer bulldogging time at 12.8 seconds.
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Denver
Sonny Hancock
Roswell
N. M
Earl Moore
Slats Jacobs
Logandale
Nev
Ike Vaughn Faces Wives Lead in Local Bowling Standings
Hobbs New Mexico January 13. The man in the local merchants bowling league most discouraged about his average is Ike Vaughn who leads the men’s standings. His worry grows as his wife Gwen Vaughn tops the women’s league with an average of 173 pins, six more than Ike.
Willkie backs modify lend-lease bill amid war powers debate
Willkie continues on page one urging cautious approval of Roosevelt’s lend-lease bill with amendments to keep war declaration powers in Congress. He warns against isolationism while stressing emergency powers must sunset after the crisis. Cyrus McCormick of New Mexico endorses Willkie’s stance and supports aiding Britain to defend democracy.
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Bilt
Congress
Willkie
United States
McCormick
Santa FE
N. M
Cyrus McCormick
New Mexico
Roosevelt
Britain
Santa Fe Indians and others top high school scores
The Associated Press score roundup lists Santa Fe Indians 37 over Immaculate Conception 26, McCurdy Mission 34 over Las Vegas High 29, Las Cruces 38 over Albuquerque High 27, Socorro 30 over Gallup 17, Carrizozo 39 over Tularosa 25, Lourdes Albuquerque 18 over Willard 13, Santa Fe High 41 over El Rito 19, Fort Wingate 40 over Albuquerque Indians 21, St. Marys Albuquerque 21 over Los Lunas 12. College results show Texas Miners 45 over New Mexico Aggies 37, Arizona University 51 over Arizona State of Tempe 38, New Mexico University 38 over Arizona State of Flagstaff 36, New Mexico U Yearlings 33 over Flagstaff Freshmen 45.
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Associated Press
Santa Fe Indians
Immaculate Conception
McCurdy Mission
Las Vegas High
Las Cruces
Albuquerque High
Socorro
Gallup
Carrizozo
Tularosa
Lourdes
Albuquerque
Willard
Santa Fe High
el Rito
Fort Wingate
Albuquerque Indians
St. Mary’s
Los Lunas
Texas Miners
New Mexico Aggies
Arizona University
Arizona State of Tempe
New Mexico University
Arizona State of Flagstaff
New Mexico U. Yearlings
Flagstaff
Eastern New Mexico College to host boxing events in Flagstaff
Eastern New Mexico College officials announced a January 31 boxing meet with Arizona State Teachers College of Flagstaff in Flagstaff NM. The event will be followed by an invitational tournament February 3 and 4 featuring eligible teams and competitors.
Storm Clouds Over New Mexico Legislature Split Session Looms
The article describes a 30 day split session plan for New Mexico lawmakers with a potential to exploit Democratic splits. Governor Miles calls for cutting non essential state expenses and supports creating an economy commission for defense. Proposals include reforming public utility rates balancing school costs and extending the merit system.
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Hamilton
John Miles
National Tax Foundation
New Mexico
State Taxpayers’ Association
Economy Commission
Defense
Assembly
Tom W. Neal
State Legislative Reference Bureau
Neal
William H. Edwards
New Mexico State College
Edwards
Dodgers deny Larry MacPhail stake amid club drive
New York reports the Dodgers dispute Larry MacPhail owning ten percent of the club as they organize a push to legalize bookmaking should racing return to New Orleans. Boston College and Fordham consider a joint series on an open 1941 schedule date while Cubs announce their initial 1941 player roster with Jimmy Wilson on the cover.
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New York
Football Dodgers
Larry MacPhail
New Orleans
Boston College
Reasons and Reasons Pro-Brown Drive for Ohio State Coaches
The Ohio high school football coaches association backs Paul Brown for the Ohio State job praising his character and coaching record. They note Massillon teams have lost only one game in 60 and contrast with rivals who seek a state championship.
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Ohio High School Football Coaches’ Association
Paul Brown
Paul
Massillon
Quick Look Around At last, Eddie Leishman tops field
Eddie Leishman, who piloted Twin Falls Idaho and Spokane Washington to pennants in his first two years as manager, is renaming. The piece contrasts country boys versus city slickers in baseball noting Devil's Slide Utah and Min ter City Mississippi winners. Virginia Lee Graham a 12 year old from Wyoming Illinois hits .300 at second base and plays on the boys team. Hast of the week cites Ancil Hoffman on Max Baer vs Joe Louis.
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Eddie Leishman
Twin Falls
Idaho
Spokane
Wash
Renring
Devil’s Slide
Utah
Minter City
Mississippi
Virginia Lee Graham
Wyoming, Ill
Ancil Hoffman
Max Baer
Joe Louis
Joe
Bell hunts a high-sounding Eagle coach and staff
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin notes Bert Bell continues shopping for a Philadelphia Eagle coach with a prestigious sounding name. The article suggests Bell would want the coach to bring his entire football team along when he joins the Eagles.
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Lynn C. Doyle
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Bert Bell
Philadelphia Eagle
Blues and Yale shakeups mix in sports and music notes
A Midwest paper notes blues musicians in the region and Yale’s non graduate head coach choice. Billy Conn flies to Florida twice, Lou Ambers campaigns at welterweight with Eddie Connelly as Canzoneri looms. Paul Waner faces a slow market for older players. Branch Rickey’s sales boost Cards by 350000 dollars in 1940. Patrick Edward Comiskey group disbands.
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Billy Conn
Florida
Yale
Lou Ambers
Eddie Connelly
Barrett
Lou
Tony Canzoneri
Paul Waner
Branch Rickey
Patrick Edward Comiskey Rooting and Rooting Association
British RAF strikes across Channel amid fears of invasion
British and Italian fronts shift as RAF daylight gunnings hit German troops entrenched along the Channel coast while London endures a severe raid. Berlin reports Bayreuth raid and heavy air activity over London as Greece advances in Albania and Tobruk defenses tighten.
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London
RAF
Hitler
Bayreuth
Munich
Lorient
le Havre
Brest
France
Vannes
Chartres
Evreux
Morlaix
Air Ministry
Albania
Associated Press
Klisura
Athens
Valona
Italy
Pogradetz
Mussolini
Turin
Fascist War Bulletin
Venice
Porto Marghera
Regensburg
Ostend
Channel
Britain
Kovacs Wins 17th Dixie Tennis Championship
Lanky Frank Kovacs of Oakland claims the singles title at the 17th Dixie tournament with a 6-0 6-3 6-2 win over Eddie Alloo. Rollins star midget Alloo toppled Kra mer, Grant, and Riggs en route to the final. McNeill and Kramer captured doubles 6-1 7-5 6-2 over Guernsey and Bobbitt. Pauline Betz defeated Sarah Palfrey Cooke 6-4 6-3 to win women's singles.
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Ampa
Fla
Frank Kovacs
Oakland
Calif
Eddie Alloo
Rollins
Star
Winter Park
A. Alloo
Jack Kramer
Los Angeles
Bryan M. Grant
Atlanta
Bobby Riggs
Chicago
Don McNeill
Oklahoma City
Kramer
Frank Guernsey
Orlando
Russell Bobbitt
Pauline Betz
Rollins College
Sarah Palfrey Cooke
Brookline
Mass
Power and Speed in Fight Tonight in Cleveland
In Cleveland on January 13 the world light heavyweight title bout matches power against speed. Melio Bettina of Beacon New York and Anton Christoforidis of Greece meet for a 15 round or less fight labeled a title match by the National Boxing Association after Billy Conn abdicated. Bettina, the southpaw puncher weighing about 174 pounds, holds a seven pound edge and eyes regaining the crown after losing it to Conn. the bout will not be broadcast.
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Cleveland
Melio Bettina
Beacon
N. Y
Anton Christoforidis
Greece
Europe
National Boxing Association
Billy Conn
Upsets Shuffle College Basketball Power Structure
New York report lists leaders across major conferences facing upcoming games that threaten to topple undefeated teams. Cornell, Dartmouth, Villanova, Duquesne, North Carolina, Richmond, Florida, Ohio State, Indiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa State, Creighton, Oklahoma A and M, Arkansas, Colorado State, Denver, Brigham Young, Southern California, Stanford, Oregon State, and Washington are among those already disrupted or poised to clash this week.
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East
Cornell
Dartmouth
Villanova
Duquesne
South
North Carolina
Richmond
Florida
Midwest
Ohio State
Indiana
Minnesota
Toledo
Nebraska
Iowa State
Creighton
Oklahoma A
Missouri Valley
Arkansas
Rocky Mountains
Colorado State
Denver
Brigham Young
Pacific Coast
California
Stanford
Oregon State
Washington
Death of Mrs. Esther Jenkins Wright in Roswell
Mrs. Esther Jenkins Wright died from a gunshot wound at about 9 pm. Her husband, a Mabie Lowrey Radio service man, testified the gun belonged to him and was kept unloaded in a drawer. Dr. H. V. Fall reported the body found shortly after. The coroner's jury, before Pat O Neill, returned death as a gunshot wound, personal safety related. Survived by husband, daughter Roberta, her Jenkins parents, two sisters and two half siblings. Funeral is at Ballard Chapel at 2 pm with Rev. Avis Wiggins. interment at South Park.
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H. V. Fall
Mabie-Lowrey Hardware Company
John C. Peck
Dan H. Wilmot
Ned Revelle
G. C. Welter
J. E. Johns
E. E. Lamontine
Bert Luttrell
Pat O'Neill
J. P
G. T. Watts
Roberta
Ballard Chapel
Avis Wiggins
Church of Christ
South Park
From ancient plants to modern anesthetics and odd finds
Factographs recount Dioscorides listing 600 plants some still used for anesthesia today. Salt's role in retaining body fluids aids laborers in heat by salt tablets. Walt Whitman’s early work as printer and nurse in the Civil War. An estate appraiser discovers banknote riches hidden by mice in a Birmingham cupboard.
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Dioscorides
Walt Whitman
Roswell unit sails with 104th battalion train departure
Company A now five officers and 87 enlisted men with 12 disqualified for physical reasons. Authorized strength 179. additional men to be assigned later, likely conscripts, and unit will stay at current strength for 90 days. Battalion departs on a special train to Fort Sam Houston with Major Edward Purdy of Roswell. Roswell National Guard has served in 1916 and WWI, led by Captain John A Phinizy and officers Rowell, Bowman, Jewett, Lowrey.
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104Th
Raton
Santa Fe
Tucumcari
Edward Purdy
Roswell
France
John Allen Phinizy
Fred G. Rowell
Harold Bowman
William C. Jewett
Herbert F. Lowrey
John P. Kelly
Marshall H. Belshe
Kelsey E. Brackeen
Howard T. Brown
Howard W. Connor
Bill O. Holloman
Robert L. Purdy
James A. Wooten
Texas Miners Sweep Border Conference Lead
The Texas Miners of EF topped Border conference standings with six straight victories and a 51.3 point per game average. They swept a two game weekend series with the New Mexico Aggies and held opponents to five points per game. Arizona second ranked after beating Tempe twice, while New Mexico and Flagstaff battled in a tight race as final exams pause play.
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Texas Miners
el Paso
New Mexico Aggies
State College
Kiki Martinez
Pecos Finley
Joe Jackson
Aggies
Aggie
Marshall Pennington
el Paso Y. M. C
Mucker
New Mexico
Flagstaff
New Mexico University
Arizona
Tucson
Socorro
Eastern New Mexico College
Panhandle Aggies
Goodwell
Eastern New Mexico
New Mexico Normal
Las Vegas
New Mexico Military Institute
Wayland College
Roswell
W L
Opp
Pet. Tex
Tempe
N. M. Aggies
Hitler Urgency Grows as Britain Defense Tightens
The article argues a German strike is imminent amid bad flying conditions and Britain's coastal defenses. It cites Hitler’s aim to break civilian morale, seize invasion ports, and rush operations before Allied power arrives. RAF responses target ports from Norway to Brest as Nazis assemble barges and supplies for invasion.
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English
Fuehrer
United States Administration
Britain
England
Hitler
Davar
London
Royal Air Force
Norway
Brest
French
Flushing
Eee Calais
Rotter
Salica Battles Forte Tonight For Bantam Title
Lou Salica defends his world bantamweight crown against 22-year-old Tommy Forte in a 15 round New Jersey Philadelphia bout. Forte beat Salica in a non title encounter last October and Forte’s power drew many backers. Salica is a 2 to 1 favorite and both fighters weigh about 118 pounds. The bout will not be broadcast.
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Philadelphia
Lou Salica
Tommy Forte
Salica
Brooklyn
Forte
Football Coaches To Hear of the T Formation Clinic
Athens Texas January 13 The Texas high school football coaches association will host a coaching school August 4 to 9 with Clark Shaughnessy as an instructor. About 300 to 500 coaches will attend to study the T formation. Jess Neely and Frank Leahy will also present lectures on line play and bringing teams to Sugar Bowl glory.
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Athens
Tex
Clark Shaughnessy
Texas High School Football Coaches Association
Shaughnessy
Jess Neely
Rice
Texas
Frank Leahy
Boston College
Leahy
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Lawson Little
Ralph Guldahl
Byron Nelson
John Bulla
Greensboro
N. C
Sam Snead
Marvin “Bud” Ward
San Francisco
Ropers
Witie
E.N. M. College
Catania
Tepeleni
Bardia
Tobruk
Giarbub Oasis
High Command
Mediterranean
Bogan Philoff
Bulgaria
Russia
Germany
Tass
Moscow
Evreaux
Thames
Daily War Bulletin
Richard Wagner
Thames River
Eng
Lish
DNB
Brighton
Eastbourne
Atlantic
Coastal Command
Jack
Bill
Kovacs
Dixie
R. E. Wright
William Maston
Birmingham
Ala
Company A
John T. Caddy
Joseph S. Hawkins
John P. Holland
Evan H. Hyatt
Stanley E. Irons
Emory A. Kemper
Herman H. Korhan
Fred Tapp
Ray J. Welty
L. A. West
Leonard M. Witcher
Calvin H. Cains
Joe M. Gonzales
Lowell W. Hill
John A. Joyce
Ward H. Lewis
Ted S. Martin
Carl W. Morrison
Cecil R. Perrin
Albert M. Allensworth
Elbert E. Allensworth
John E. Allensworth
Eloy G. Anaya
William R. Ballard
Thomas F. Beverage
Robert L. Boyce, Jr
Herschel E. Bragg
Carl P. Burgoon
J. W. Caraway
Pedro A. Carmona
Ulric C. Clark
Paul A. Coffin
George T. Collins
Roy Cooper
Bill D. Curtis
Floyd Derenger
Jack C. Dunham
Harvey W. Ed
John S. Melson
Verne F. Newman
Charles Pack
Willie Parker
Ted H. Patterson
Roy L. Pritchard
William L. Richmond
Price R. Robinson
Richard W. Rockett
Morris H. Snow
Vernon Stark
George C. Stirman
Paul M. Swisher
Hugh G. Thompson
Loia L. Tow
Ted Troutman
James R. Whitting
George R. Witten
John A. Wylie
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