Mustangs sweep Broncos with 36 23 win in two games
New Mexico State Teachers College defeated the Broncos 36 to 23, taking the series as their second unit played most of the night. The Cadets led 21 to 13 at halftime and widened the gap, while coach Gunning used his first team only near the end.
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Silver City
Eastern New Mexico College
Portales
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Ray
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Page
Blackman
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Fowler
Corliss
Colts overwhelm Lake Arthur High in 40 to 22 victory
N M M I Colts remain undefeated with a 40 to 22 win over Lake Arthur High at Lake Arthur Saturday night. Vandenberg led with 13 points and Swigart added 10 for the cadets. Nihart scored 7 and Webb 6 for Lake Arthur while other Saturday scores include Hurley over Lordsburg and Santa Fe over El Rito.
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Socorro
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Taos
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Roswell
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Carlsbad
Nmmi Colts
Socialite Helen Stedman to Lead Legion Ball Charity
New York socialite Helen Stedman named to rule over a ball held under American Legion auspices for needy war veterans and their families. The event aims to benefit veterans’ relief and showcase society support.
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New York
American Legion
Aggies Share Border Lead In Tight Conference Race
The New Mexico Aggies move into a three way Border Conference tie for first place as Arizona and Texas Mines also contend. Silver City Teachers visit Socorro to face New Mexico Miners while Flagstaff and Texas Mines clash in El Paso. Also on tap are Norman University versus Panhandle Aggies and Albuquerque series against New Mexico.
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Silver City
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Tempe
Suspensionless trousers of Coronado era explained
In 1540 Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and his men avoided suspenders by lacing the top edge of trousers to the bottom garment. Lucy Barton, official costumer for the Coronado Entradas, notes the garments were joined with holes and lacing, a slow process akin to finding a fallen collar button in a rush.
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New Mexico
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
Francisco
Lucy Barton
Jay Fanning Bowls High Score of Month
Jay Fanning, a standard Stations bowler, posted the high monthly score with 263 at Berkey Alleys yesterday, nearly breaking the alley record. Lloyd Taylor previously held the month’s mark, while John Alexander owns the all time monthly record of 266.
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Evelyn Close
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Bob Cook
Cadet Cook
Nickson Coffee Shop
Dexter Demons Upset Cavemen 29 23 on home court
The Dexter Demons defeated the Carlsbad Cavemen 29 to 23 on Dexter’s court Saturday night. Dexter led 18-10 at halftime as Carlsbad could not catch up. Dexter made 12 field goals to Carlsbad’s seven, with both teams drawing 15 fouls. Miller led Carlsbad with 14 points and Stone led Dexter with 12.
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Stone
Farm Folks Enjoy Free Movie Demonstration Night
A local event showcased The Headliners on Saturday January 27 hosted by White Implement Company and Minneapolis-Moline. The film presented television use in farming and highlighted Minneapolis-Moline tractors as future farm machinery. A young couple toured a state fair and saw a tiny natural color movie reproduced on TV, asserting better modern equipment for farms nationwide.
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White Implement Company
Minneapolis-Moline
Basketball Games Over The Country
New York report previews a week of key college basketball games shaping conference races. Oklahoma meets Missouri as Missouri leads the Big Six. Drake visits Washington in the Missouri Valley. Princeton rises in the Eastern League by beating Cornell. Colorado aims to avenge Utah defeat at Salt Lake City. Utah State seeks a road swing after sweeping Wyoming and Denver. Oregon and Oregon State battle for the Pacific Coast lead.
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Boulder
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Denver
Coronado Centennial colors announced as red and yellow
Albuquerque January 29 officials confirm Coronado Duarto Centennial Celebration colors as red and yellow. Clinton P Anderson, Centennial Commission managing director, notes the 1940 New Mexico license plates in those colors as the official reference. Public interest rises as civic groups and clubs inquire and plan themed decor.
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Clinton P. Anderson
Centennial Commission
New Mexico
Anderson
Coyotes Defeat Hagerman Bobcats 33 29 in District Five clash
Roswell Coyotes avenge a prior loss by beating Hagerman Bobcats 33 28 at Hagerman. Roswell leads 18 17 at half and extends late, despite 26 fouls against them and 17 on Hagerman. Junior game Roswell 24 Hagerman 23. Mabe and Green top scoring in the frame.
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Artesia
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Talk
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McKnight Proves Speeding Error in Chase in Colorado Springs
Richard McKnight, a Colorado College student, showed a sheaf of equation papers to the police judge to prove he wasn’t speeding. Traffic officer Albert Peterson testified McKnight erred four blocks in the chase, resulting in a $12.50 fine.
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Colorado College
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Coronado Colorful Theme Aids Tourism Drive
Local planners hope adopting Coronado colors across the state in 1940 will showcase the Coronado spirit to visitors. Anderson says widespread color use should reinforce the town's welcoming image and boost tourist interest statewide.
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Fast Races Run Over U S Tracks
The Metropolitan senior indoor championships in Brooklyn featured a new meet record as fans heard loudspeaker cheers for fast performances. In Boston, Chuck Fenske ran the indoor mile in 4 10.3, Greg Rice posted 9 01.7 in the two mile for Notre Dame, and Wayne Rideout clocked 2 13.9 in the 1000. The Millrose games at Madison Square Garden will spotlight Glenn Cunningham seeking to conquer Gene Venzke and Chuck Fenske in the Wanamaker mile.
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Chuck Fenske
Greg Rice
Notre Dame
Wayne Rideout
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Madison Square Garden
Glenn Cunningham
Gene Venzke
National semi pro baseball approves international post season
In Chicago on January 29 the national semi pro baseball congress approved plans for a 1941 international post season among champions from the United States Puerto Rico Canada and Mexico. Ray DuMont of Wichita Kansas was re elected president. A committee was named to arrange a program for national semi pro baseball day May 5 when 25 000 clubs begin semi pro play.
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United States
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Canada
Mexico
Ray DuMont
Wichita
Kas
New Mexico Aggies Rout Flagstaff and Rivals
The New Mexico Aggies beat Flagstaff 70 to 47. Gila J.C. defeated by 36 to 36. New Mexico Aggies Fresh 18 and New Mexico Teachers Silver City 36, New Mexico Military 23.
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Associated Press
New Mexico Aggies
Flagstaff
Gila
Arizona
J.C
New Mexico Aggies Fresh
New Mexico Teachers
Silver City
New Mexico Military
East may pair Hostak with Overlin in weight bout
The East may see Al Hostak the middleweight champion face Ken Overlin of Richmond in an over-the-weight bout. A southern sports editor wired Judge Bramham about Landis pronouncements and Bramham answered with a biblical quip. Tony Galento plans another coast-to-coast exhibition tour, risking his safety.
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East
al Hostak
Ken Overlin
Richmond
W. G. Bramham
Landis
Bramham
Tony Galento
Baseball Shakeup Signals Possible Position Shifts
Rumors swirl as Hank Greenberg may move to outfield while Jimmy Foxx could pitch and Carl Hubbell might take first base. Major leaguers risk renewed uncertainty as managers weigh roster flexibility.
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Jimmy Foxx
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Cy Critter Interviews Joe McCarthy Syndicated
Buffalo Evening News features Cy Critter interviewing Joe McCarthy who claims to have smoked 400 cigars since Xmas. The piece highlights McCarthy’s candid remarks and light sports anecdote.
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Leahy says another Cotton Bowl bid wouldn’t surprise him
Boston College alumni hear Coach Frank Leahy state another Cotton Bowl invitation would not surprise him. The piece notes New Orleans locals reacting to an editorial from Texas A and M’s paper about why teams favor the Sugar Bowl.
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Boston College
New Orleans
Texas A. & M
Larry Mac Phail Surrenders to Baseball Silliness
Harold M Slater notes in the St Joseph News Press that Larry Mac Phail is slipping as he has not offered Adolf Hitler a contract to make his surrender between games at a Brooklyn double header next season.
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St. Joseph
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Larry MacPhail
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Brooklyn
Mean Business Heard on the Radio Thy¢ Uni
A brief radio snippet quotes authorities or commentators on a university matter. The fragment mentions a discussion of policies or plans and hints at public interest or debate surrounding the institution. Details are limited due to garbled text.
Week End Sports In Summary Form Del Mar Open Victory
Ed Oliver of Hornell New York wins the 3000 Bing Crosby open at Del Mar with nine under par 135 for 36 holes. Bobby Riggs captures winter circuit singles title in Palm Beach by defeating Henry Prusoff 6 1 7 5 6 2.
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Missouri Unemployment Insurance Commission
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Hamilton Golden Flashes Play In Underwear In City Game
Hamilton Ontario January 29 The Golden Flashes wore no uniforms in a city league game, some in red flannel underwear, after their sponsor took the uniforms. They lost 35 to 22. A note also mentions the University of Chicago giving up football temporarily forever.
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Local bowlers bow to Carlsbad in close match
In a tight Berkey Lanes twin bill Roswell fell to Carlsbad 2540 to 2543 as Carlsbad’s Lentz rolled 550 and Reppert 247 led scorers. Roswell’s Curtis Corn topped 536 and Spec Stewart 196. Roswell ladies beat Carlsbad 1824 to 1632. Roswell and Carlsbad schedule next match at Carlsbad.
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Mrs. Lentz
Taylor
Owens
Roswell Rallis
Cooper
Reynolds Bowman
Close
Carlbead House
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Widmer
Nichols
Oliver Wins Bing Crosby Golf Tourney In Del Mar
Ed Oliver of Hornell New York captured the fourth annual Bing Crosby golf tournament at Rancho Santa Fe. He posted 68 67 for a 135 total, nine under par, leading Vic Ghezzi Beng Hogan and Harold McSpaden by three and four strokes respectively.
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N. J
Beng Hogan
White Plains
N. Y
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Winchester
Mass
Oliver
Barracks Briefs and Dances at Roswell Cadets Ball
The president’s ball prompts question who may attend officers and cadets speculate the typhoid shots may keep many away. A campus dance Saturday delighted Roswell girls and cadets with romance blossoming, while Nippy Younger triumphed in tactical competition. Basketball praises crown the Bronco team as they battled Silver City Champs with spirited late play. Semester ends and many cadets return to other schools or seek brighter lights, some due to grades.
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Captain Hunt
Roswell
Nippy Younger
Cleaners
Silver City
Bronco
City League Showdown Between Ball & White and Palace Cleaners
The league leading Ball and White meets second place Palace Cleaners tonight at 7:00 bowing. Palace Cleaners who won the last City League have gained steadily this season while Ball and White hold a league single game record of 905 and a season series below 2500 pins.
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Ball & White
Palace Cleaners
Crosby Tournament Four-Year History Brought $500 First Money
A four year record of the Crosby tournament shows the event netted $500 as first prize money. The summary notes the competition’s financial outcome and its prize distribution across the years.
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