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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1941

Page

5

Conference Boxing And Wrestling Tournament Here Friday Saturday

Five teams enter the New Mexico Conference boxing and wrestling tournament to be held at Cahoon Armory next Friday and Saturday. The Institute fields 8 boxers and 8 wrestlers, while E N M C Portales send a full boxing team and some wrestlers. Other entrants include New Mexico Normal University Las Vegas 5 boxers 3 wrestlers and New Mexico State Teachers College Silver City with some boxers. Semi finals Friday night finals Saturday night. Institute earlier lost 4 matches to 2 at Portales with Cadets Lancaster 135 and Nichols 145 winning by decisions. Cadets Baine 130 Gratham 155 Sauble 165 lost by decision Ayres 175 knocked out by Clay of E N M C. Major R R Brown says cadet team was well treated.

New Mexico Cahoon Armory Ned Vaughn Eastern New Mexico College Portales New Mexico Normal University of Las Vegas New Mexico State Teachers College of Silver City New Mexico Miners Institute Lancaster Nichols Baine Grantham Sauble Ayres Clay R.R. Brown

Exhibition Ball Game At Clovis in April

The Albuquerque Cardinals announce exhibition games at Clovis on April 15 and 16 against the Clovis Pioneers. H. Louis Hahn, president of the Arizona Texas league Cardinals, says the dates fulfill a 去年 agreement after Clovis won a three game series from the Cards here. Clovis plays in the West Texas New Mexico League.

Albuquerque N. M Albuquerque Cardinals Clovis Clovis Pioneers H. Louis Hahn Arizona Texas League Cardinals Clovis Crew

Wyoming Cowboys Win Big Seven Title At Home

Wyoming Cowboys clinch the Big Seven basketball championship with a 44 to 31 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes, securing the title at home. The win ends a drought dating back to 1934 when they last topped a conference in the Rocky Mountain era.

Laramie Woo Wyoming Cowboys Colorado Buffaloes

American Cafe To Be Remodeled

Extensive remodeling of the American Cafe at 116 West Second Street began today and the cafe will close for several weeks. Owned by Charles Thimios and Steve Montreal, it will be enlarged to seat 100 customers, with all new fixtures and a complete redecorating. The project will cost about 8000 dollars.

West Second Street Charles Thimios Steve Montreal Thimios

State Hi School Basketball Meet in Santa Fe

Santa Fe hosts the state high school basketball tournament starting Thursday with 16 district champions entering brackets. Roswell Coyotes loom as favorites after a 26-1 season, while injuries and illnesses impact Albuquerque Tucumcari and Santa Fe teams. Officials named for the meet include B F Wood, Harley Haskins, Dan Miranda, and Charles M Hatfield.

Roswell Coyotes Albuquerque Tucumcari Santa Fe Roger Diers Ho-Ho Hogan Levon McDonald Bill Kreuch Pete McDavid McDonald Kreuch Sam Stratton Jeff Mitchell Dayton Chafin Tucumcari Rattlers B. F. Wood Harley Hoskins Dan Miranda Springer Charles M. Hatfield Hobbs Cimarron Dawson Las Vegas Socorro Las Cruces Hurley Carrizota Clovis Grady Wheatland Fort Wingate Sacred Heart of Gallup

Rookie Slated for Yank Job

The New York Yankees trade Babe Dahlgren to the Boston Bees clearing the way for rookies to compete for first base. Jimmy Sturm, last with Kansas City, leads the contenders and may prove the starter. If Sturm falters, New York could pursue George McQuinn or shift Tommy Henrich or Joe Gordon to the position.

New York Yankees Babe Dahlgren Boston Bees Jimmy Sturm Sturm Kansas City Yanks George McQuinn Browns Tommy Henrich Joe Gordon

Long Week Starts With College Basketball Marathon

Kansas City dispatch notes a week-long intercollegiate tournament opening at noon with high scoring teams and heavy schedules. West Texas State leads the field with 25 of 29 wins, Price Brookfield and Charles Halbert star for their Buffs, while Wilford Doerner tops Hoosier Koopa scoring. Texas Wesleyan features a strong starting lineup with Hazen Ward and 170-plus point scorers. Morning games include Alamo Mich vs Panhandle Aggies and several other matchups across the Midwest and South Central regions.

West Texas State Texans Price Brookfield Charles Halbert Wilford Doerner Evansville Ind Hoosier Koopla Texas Wesleyan Fort Worth Hazen Ward Alamo Mich College Mississippi Delta College Cleveland Miss Sioux Falls S. D Texas Wesleyan College Baker University Baldwin Kas North Carolina State Teachers Boone N. C Tarkio St. Mary’s Winona Minn Maryville Dakota Wesleyan Mitchell Canyon Tex University of Dubuque Dupuque

Proposal for a New Mexico high school athletics czar

The New Mexico high school athletic board will consider a 10P proposal to hire a full time commissioner of health and athletics at its semi annual Santa Fe meeting. A special committee backed the move and may send it to a member referendum. Financing would raise dues from 5 to cover the salary, based on sports participation. Glen O. Ream calls it an expansion of the secretary’s duties. Ira Bogard reports favorable response.

Albuquerque N. M Board of Control New Mexico High — School Athletic Association Santa Fe Glen O. Ream State Association

When Meagher Forms Auburn Football Team Of Birmingham Boys

New York report notes coach Jack Meagher can field a Auburn squad built from Birmingham players. PM claims Bill Terry’s 1942 contract may be renewed or altered. Elmer Layden comments on NFL poker limits as surprisingly lax for era.

New York Special News Service van Mungo Jack Meagher Auburn Birmingham Bill Terry Bill Elmer Layden Notre Dame Elmer

Freddie Steele Returns to Ring in Hollywood Comeback

Former middleweight boss Freddie Steele begins a comeback in Hollywood. Pinehurst adds a golf tournament for college and prep school students to its winter sports program. Mike Jacobs says Washington could become a top boxing city with a few big-name signings.

Freddie Steele Hollywood Pinehurst Mike Jacobs Washington

Phillies coach tackles lineup puzzle of talent

Bangor Daily News notes Bill Terry aims to turn Harry Danning into an outfielder while Joe McCarthy reshapes Joe Gordon as a first baseman. Doc Prothro faces the toughest task making something out of nothing for the Phils.

John Wentworth Bangor Daily News Bill Terry Harry Danning Joe McCarthy Joe Gordon Doc Prothro The Phils

Sheriff Gibbons Honeymooning in Florida Amid Sports Buzz

Sheriff Tommy Gibbons of St Paul, the old heavyweight, is honeymooning in Florida. A poll of Indians and newspaper men with the club gives Cleveland the bunting by ten games. Oliver, the portly soldier golfer, is Telegram's star of the week. Gene Sarazen once caddied for Mrs Bill Klein when the arbitrator lived in Yonkers.

Tommy Gibbons St. Paul Florida Cleveland Porky) Oliver New York World’s Telegram Gene Sarazen Bill Klein Yonkers

The Morning After Twish Verse Quip Cited by Mr Mungo

Mr Mungo jokes about crowning with a fungo in a playful retort during a whimsical morning after conversation. The remark highlights a lighthearted, sports-themed pun absence of formal event or outcome.

Mr. Mungo

Check And Double Check Week's Best Line Recalled

Bob Considine proclaims Washington saw Conn in a fight long to be remembered. The remark captures a historic boxing moment noted as one of the week’s standout lines.

Bob Considine Washington Conn

Riggs and McNeill Seeded First

In Oklahoma City on March 10 Don McNeill, ranked No. 2 nationally, returns to his hometown as the top American contender for the indoor crown but is edged at No. 2 behind defending champion Bobby Riggs. The field includes 64 players with Frank Kovacs at No. 3, Wayne Sabin No. 4, and Jack Kramer No. 5. Doubles begin Wednesday.

Oklahoma City Don McNeill Bobby Riggs Bobby McNeill Frank Kovacs Oakland Calif Wayne Sabin Portland Ore Jack Kramer Los Angeles Ted Schroeder

World of Sports Week End Highlights and Scores

AP roundup from Belleair Hollywood Havana Belleair Aspen New York and Los Angeles covering Landis ruling reversal, Pacific Coast League all stars over MLB all stars, Tresh injury, Mungo ban, Runyan opening lead, Toni Matt ski title, Blazis indoor record, Meadows vault, Borican 600 yards, and Midland Santa Anita track record win at San Juan Capistrano with $50 000 prize.

Associated Press Belleata Fla Baseball Landis Hollywood Calif Mike Tresh White Sox Pepper Martin Havana Brooklyn Dodgers van Mungo Mungo Montreal Bellair Paul Runyan Aspen Colo Toni Matt North Conway N. H Gretchen Fraser Denver New York al Blazis Earle Meadows John Borican New York K. C Los Angeles C. S. Howard Santa Anita

Dodgers Lead Grapefruit League With 5 Wins in 6

In warm Havana the Brooklyn Dodgers top major league action with a 5–1 record in six Grapefruit League games. The Flatbush nine hammered the New York Giants in three straight contests and split a Cleveland weekend series, including a 3–0 shutout in the second game. They average over 10 hits per nine innings and loom as a strong contender in the spring pennant scramble. Major rivals include the Giants and Athletics, both tallying mixed results.

Associated Press Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Flatbush Havana New York Giants Cleveland Bob Feller Indians Lee Grissom Giants Philadelphia Athletics

Plants for Sale at Andersons Gardens Adv

Ever bearing strawberries, as paraggus, rhubarb, dewheries, grouseberries and onion sets offered by Andersons Gardens in an advertisement.

Andersons Gardens

NMMI Halves Polo Series In Arizona

The New Mexico Military Institute polo team split the weekend series with Arizona University, winning the finale 6-5 after losing the first game 6-2 in Tucson. Cadets Monk Jowell and Porter King scored two goals each to match Arizona players Jim Taylor and Bill Dent, with the score tied multiple times and at most a one point edge.

Tucson Ariz New Mexico Military Institute Arizona University Monk Jowell Porter King

Red Sox Hitters Warm Up Amid Mixed Ball Streaks

In Sarasota Florida the Red Sox offense showed uneven form after three homers by Boston yesterday against the Giants. Lou Finney slammed a homer, triple, double and single while Dom DiMaggio’s best came on a noisy foul. Cronin called the display spotty and planned another long batting practice.

Associated Press Sarasota, Fla Boston Red Sox New York Giants Joe Cronin Lou Finney Dom DiMaggio

Pirates face trio of pitchers as camp narrows

San Bernardino Calif manager Frankie Frisch says not more than three pitchers have clinched their jobs with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He must discard five of 15 hurlers in camp, with 19 year old Dick Conger of Los Angeles likely to stick after playing with Beaumont in the Texas League last year.

San Bernardino Calif Frankie Frisch Pittsburgh Pirates Dick Conger Los Angeles Beaumont

Tigers eye rookie Murray Franklin for infield help

Del Baker nominates Murray Franklin, Illinois University rookie third baseman from Beaumont, as a potential infield addition for the Detroit Tigers this season. Baker notes Franklin’s quick defense, comparing him to Ossie Bluege of Washington.

Lakeland Fila del Baker Detroit Tigers Murray Franklin University of Illinois Beaumont Ossie Bluege Washington Baker

Browns promote Kraus sent to San Antonio for 1942

In San Antonio, Pete Kraus, rookie outfielder, is optioned as the St. Louis Browns already rely on Walt Judnich in left Rip Radcliff in center and Myril Hoag Chet Laabs and Roy Cullenbine and scramble for right field. Kraus is held for 1942.

San Antonio Tex St. Louis Browns Pete Kraus Walt Judnich Rip Radcliff Chet Laabs Roy Cullenbine Myril Hoag Kraus

Giants Hopeful as Chiozza Recovers for Third Base

In Miami Lou Chiozza fully recovers from a broken leg and shines at third base while Bill Terry notes progress. Hank Danning struggles in left field, mishandling a chance and fanning three times as the Giants play.

Miami Fla Bill Terry New York Giants Lou Chiozza Hank Danning

Indians Resume Practice After Havana Trip

Fort Myers Florida report says the Cleveland Indians returned from Havana and resumed workouts without a break Mel Harder, a veteran pitcher, was expected to throw part of Thursday's exhibition against the St Louis Cardinals.

Fort Myers Fla Cleveland Indians Havana Mel St. Louis Cardinals

Exhibition Baseball Today Across Spring Venues

Reports from St. Petersburg Annaheim and other cities show today’s exhibition games featuring Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Hollywood Washington Brooklyn Boston and Chicago against various opponents. Yesterday results include Cleveland over Brooklyn 8 4 3 and Washington over Cincinnati 6 5.

Associated Press St. Petersburg Fla Cincinnati New York Annaheim Calif Philadelphia Hollywood Havana Cleveland Brooklyn Tampa Washington St. Louis Miami Boston San Antonio Tex San Diego Pasadena Chicago Pittsburgh

Carlsbad Dawgs win 4th straight junior title in NM turf

Carlsbad Dawgs beat Roswell Juniors 22 to 19 to capture the New Mexico Military Institute junior tournament title at Cahoon Armory. Lanham led Carlsbad with 8 points while Lancaster scored 7 for Roswell as Carlsbad secured a fourth consecutive championship and earned the floating Roswell Record trophy.

Carlsbad Dawgs Carlsbad Roswell Institute Ponies Wayne Hill Carlsbad High School Dawgs New Mexico New Mexico Military Institute Roswell Daily Record Paul H. Deaton Lanham Roswell Chamber of Commerce Thos. J. Hall Lovington Dawgs Lancaster

El Paso High Tigers Win Texas Schoolboy Title

El Paso Texas March 10 The El Paso High School Tigers captured their second Texas schoolboy basketball title by defeating Abilene 27 to 20 in the final of the interscholastic league tournament. The Tigers won their first state crown in 1921.

EL Paso Texas

Busy Bee Triumphs In Postponed MBL Match

Busy Bee completed a clean sweep of three games against Montgomery Ward as Al Racz starred with a 587 series and 234 high game. Tonight Commercial League action features Officer's Club versus Conoco No 2 and Hall-Poorbaugh against Swafford's Drug in two separate matches.

Montgomery Ward Busy Bee al Racz Officer’s Club Conoco No. 2 Hall-Poorbaugh Swafford’s

N M Dog Show Dominated by California and Colorado

The Rio Grande Kennel Club event saw a toy Pinscher from Hollywood top the sixth annual show, with King Eric Von Konigsbach owned by William Bagshaw earning fifth best in show finals. Afghans bred by Amelia White of Santa Fe won best in show for brace and team, while New Mexico entered Tess O Los Pollanos an Irish terrier from Ruth Hanna Simms of Albuquerque.

Albuquerque N. M Hollywood Calif Rio Grande Kennel Club California Colorado Eric von Konigsbach William O. Bagshaw Amelia E. White Santa Fe Brace New Mexico Tess O’los Pollanos Ruth Hanna Simms

St Michael's Santa Fe 53 Holy Trinity Trinidad 21

St Michael's Santa Fe defeated Holy Trinity Trinidad 53 to 21 in a high school basketball game. The matchup featured competitive early play, but St Michael's pulled ahead with a strong second half to secure the win.

Associated Press St. Michael’s Santa Fe Holy Trinity Trinidad

Cat freed from washing machine gears during ambulance run

In Fort Wayne Indiana police found the Stoops family cat caught by its tail in a washing machine during an ambulance call to the home. The cat was released unharmed and the machine required repairs.

Fort Wayne Ind Fred Stoops

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St. Michaels of Santa Fe Dallas Merritt Arthur King King Jack Lords Roger Peckinpaugh Clevelands Clint Brown Joe Heving Geéee Walker Wih Bas Cleveland Attack Bagbye Anie Ira Bogard Moriarty No. 11 Elay World of Sports Grapefruit Games Arizona N. M. M. S. Ponies Lutherland Timberlake Smith Boyd O. C. Graves Bishop Dawes Cargill Smead Hall R. R. Brown L. B. Plummer Farris Zuniga F Marler F Boyd Denhof Pixley Cargelle Gallavan Lund Graves Oo. C el Paso High Tigers Montgomery Ward Rosell Johnson Whitson Darnall Busy Bee Palmer Racz Newton H. Poorbaugh N. M. Dog Show Bob Donahue Ace Pathé
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