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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1941

Page

2

Boxing and Wrestling Tourney Opens at Military Institute

The boxing and wrestling tournament begins at Cahoon Armory with finals tonight at 8:15. Readouts show Institute wins in boxing and wrestling yesterday and losses in a boxing match to Normal A. Tonight features four wrestling and seven boxing matches with top bouts including Kenyon of ENMC vs Lancaster of the Institute and Sauble of the Institute vs Richardson of ENMC.

Military Institute Cahoon Armory The Eastern New Mexico College Kenyon Lancaster Institute Sauble Richardson Boswell Ewing Hinds Nisbet McGinnis Crocker Buowman Gray Ward Daniels Barker ENMC Bain Grantham Martin Smith C. F Langston Shipkey Bostic Cutter Sanchez Lopez Lippman New Mexico Terrell Portales Mr. Woodall Rallis Moseley Dillon Gia Rushmore Leatherman McKay Shaw Naylor Talbott Knight Herbert Oklahoma

Coyotes Meet Continued From Page One

Roswell and Carrizozo face off in a consolation game with Carrizozo rallying to beat Hurley 44-35. Barnett led Carrizozo with 15 points, Phillips and Sanchez added 12 each, while Schaefer of Hurley top-scored with 18. The Roswell-Sacred Heart showdown followed, featuring I Piano pacing Sacred Heart with 12 points before fouling out, A Piano 6, and Romero 5 as the team pressed ahead in a high tempo matchup.

Haley Sacred Heart Piano Brothers I. Piano A. Piano Romero Carrizozo Hurley Carrizozo Hurley Fort Wingate Indians Bears Carriz0zo Phillips Shaffer Barnett Sanchez Schaeffer Roswell Tucumcari Clovis Santa Fe Demons Coyotes

Denver University chancellor hopeful arrives on crutches

Caleb F. Gates Jr. scaled Alpine and Colorado peaks without injury but arrived on crutches to assume acting chancellor duties at Denver University. The former Princeton assistant dean called the trip humiliating after breaking his ankle.

Denver Caleb F. Gates, Jr Colorado Denver University Princeton

All-Border Basketball Teams Named by Coaches

The Texas Mines Miners dominated the All-border conference selections with Don Lance and Newt Lassiter earning forward spots. Marvin Hoover of New Mexico State and Will Rike of Texas Miners joined Wilmer Harper of Arizona as guards, with Ray Tanner of New Mexico and Vince Cullen of Arizona on the second team. Honorable mention followed.

Tucson Ariz Texas Mines E. L. Larson Don Lance Loop Newt Lassiter Miners Marvin Hoover New Mexico State Will Rike Texas Miners Wilmer Harper Arizona Ray Tanner New Mexico Vince Cullen Gerald Jones

San Diego Aztecs Reach I C Loop Finals Again

In Kansas City on March 15 San Diego's Aztecs beat West Texas State 43 to 40 to reach the National Intercollegiate Basketball finals for the third straight year. Murray State defeated Santa Barbara California State 35 to 33 for a final round berth. The title tilt last year saw Tarkio College win 52 to 42 over San Diego. West Texas State, Santa Barbara, and San Diego advance to the next games as finals day approaches.

Kansas City San Diego Giants West Texas State Murray Santa Barbara Calif Tarkio Mo College Texas

Forward Jack Spilsbury of Flagstaff and Stanley Frogge Guard

Forward Jack Spilsbury of Flagstaff and Stanley Frogge from New Mexico are noted as guards in the same context. The report highlights their roles and affiliations within the team or organization mentioned.

Jack Spilsbury Flagstaff Stanley Frogge New Mexico

Texas stars cool on Dallas golf match proposal

In New York on March 15 the Special News Service reports Texas loses interest in a Dallas golf match pitting Texas stars against a team of other pro aces. The pros seek a $3,500 guarantee while Dallas feels the date is too soon after the national open in Fort Worth. Also reported is Pennsylvania flirting with Roy Tendler, son of Philadelphia’s former light weight star, a top basketball talent.

New York Special News Service Texas Dallas Fort Worth Pennsylvania Roy Tendler Philly

Debut of Pearson Monte for Cincinnati Reds

Pearson Monte Pearson debuted with the Reds recently. Reports from Cincinnati papers note he escaped unscathed but showed little on the ball, while another rival says his arm was fine and he had a lot on the ball, leaving experts puzzled.

Pearson Monte Pearson Reds Bill McKechnie Cincinnati Enquirer Pearson Cincinnati Times-Star

Leahy Debut At Notre Dame Attracts Boston Globe Aid

The Boston Globe sent its ace to Notre Dame to cover Frank Leahy's debut a sign of the high regard for his system. Babe Dahlgren predicts Joe Gordon will become a great first sacker. Tim Sullivan, Yankee bat boy in St. Pete, was eclipsed when the visiting club’s bat boy smoked a pipe.

Boston Globe Notre Dame Frank Leahy Mr. L United Ans

Smart big leaguers doubt Lou Novikoff in National League

Milwaukee Journal notes that seasoned major leaguers believe Lou Novikoff, dubbed the Mad Russian, will miss the National League after the next two pay days as sharp pitching could neutralize his hitting.

Sam Levy Milwaukee Journal Lou Novikoff

Layden seeks Wrigley Field or LA stadium lease for NFL entry

Elmer Layden negotiates a lease on Wrigley Field or the Los Angeles municipal stadium to add a city to the national professional football league. Red Dawson of Tulane praised New Orleans for sticking with his Greenies last season and admitted fans to a recent exhibition between two picked teams.

Elmer Layden Wrigley Field Los Angeles Municipal Stadium Red Dawson Tulane New Orleans

Pro And Con if They Put Greenberg In 1 B

A brief, opinions style note debating placing Greenberg in 1 B citing his dogs flat as a factor. Some disagree while Detroit supporters defend the idea, arguing no clear fault with the choice.

Greenberg Detroit

Deak Morse Wonders About Ball Players With Square Heads

Squire Deak Morse of St. Johnsbury Vermont ponders what will be done about ball players who for years have suffered with square heads. He questions the condition and its impact on players and the sport, suggesting concern over recurring issues affecting performance and safety.

Deak Morse St. Johnsbury, Vt

Britain Faces Hard Sea Fight As Atlantic Looms

The British war effort hinges on rapid American aid and stronger anti submarine measures. Admirals warn of a hard sea struggle this year while bombing raids on Clyde yards underscore Germany’s aim to halt ship replacement. Admiralty appoints Sir Percy Noble to command western approaches as Irish bases remain a critical gap.

Shipping Cross Admiralty Sir Percy Noble Britain America Hitler

Balkan crisis grows as Britain and Greece loom

The Associated Press reports Britain increases attacks on Germany and Nazi-occupied Europe and a Balkan front forming with 100000 British troops landing in southern Corne, Turkish policy shifting toward Britain, and Turkish Inonu’s reply en route to Berlin. Heavy air raids hit German cities while Britain loses two planes. Albania reports Mussolini’s shameful failure to spur Italian troops. An American reporter Richard Hottelet is arrested in Berlin on espionage suspicions. Japan foresees major political changes on April 3 under Ko noye and a path toward a single party state and axis-aligned industry control.

RAF Germany Associated Press Salonika Greece Balkan Ismet Inonu Adolf Hitler Turkey DNB Berlin Inonu Great Britain Bulgaria English Channel North Sea Britain Washington Gelsenkirchen Duesseldorff Rotterdam Channel Scotland Glasgow Shef Richard C. Hottelet Hottelet Brooklyn United Press Berlin

Dog Lovers Turn To Smaller Kinds

New York reports that American Kennel Club records do not show a drop in popularity for medium and large dog breeds. While small breeds like cocker spaniel beagle Boston terrier and Pekingese have dominated in recent years, larger dogs are gaining ground with many giants revived and entrants in obedience trials. Better exercise and breeding practices have improved large breeds, though at least the Irish wolfhound and Scottish deerhound remain rare.

New York United States American Kennel Club AKC Ireland Scotland

Lamberto Alvarez Gayou to lead athletic program in Matamoros

Mexico City March 15 One of Mexico's top sports figures Lamberto Alvarez Gayou announced he will move to Matamoros to become assistant director of the Rio Bravo development in northern Tamaulipas. He will organize an athletic program for about 6,000 workers while remaining engaged with the ministry of communications and public works. He plans to supervise irrigation, dam construction, highways, schools, and cotton cultivation, with headquarters in Matamoros.

Mexico City Lamberto Alvarez Gayou Matamoros Rio Bravo Tamaulipas State Alvarez Gayou Department of Physical Education Mexico Ministry of Communications and Public Works Rio Grande

State Hi Track Meet Faces Possible Elimination

In Santa Fe New Mexico on March 15 the State Athletic Association board of control withdrew a $200 subsidy for the State high school track meet. President R P Sweeney said interest in the meet is waning and the board will no longer fund materials, requiring participating schools to supply their own equipment. A polling option on outright elimination was not acted upon, and medals and trophies will still be provided. Suggestions included replacing the meet with a sustaining event like a state boxing tournament.

Santa FE N. M State Athletic Association Board of Control BOC R. P. Sweeney Sweeney

Semi Finals In Indoor Tennis clash of top players

Oklahoma City hosts the national indoor tournament semi finals as Bobby Riggs and Frank Ko vacs, ranked second and third, face off on the same court where their feud began. Riggs defends the title against Ko from Oakland while Don McNeill and Wayne Sabin meet to contest the indoor crown.

Oklahoma City Bobby Riggs Frank Kovacs Riggs Chicago Oakland Calif Oklahoma Don McNeill America Wayne Sabin Portland Ore

Exhibition Baseball Today Across Spring Venues

A slate of exhibition games in Florida California Cuba and Mexico features Cincinnati Washington Brooklyn New York St Louis San Diego Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Boston Louisville Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Rochester with results from yesterday showing various wins and cancellations due to wet grounds and postponements across multiple sites.

Associated Press Orlando Fla Cincinnati Washington Miami Brooklyn New York St. Petersburg St. Louis San Diego Calif Pittsburgh Los Angeles Chicago Philadelphia Havana Cuba Monterey Mex Boston West Palm Beach Rochester Bradenton Louisville Hollywood Lakeland Detroit Cleveland Tampa Fort Myers Kansas City Anaheim San Fernando Seattle

Cleveland Indians endure bumps in Florida camps

In Lakeland Florida the Cleveland Indians report early spring issues with key players Lou Boudreau nursing a sore arm and limited to three innings in each of the last two exhibitions. Ken Keltner also suffers sinus trouble affecting readiness.

Associated Press Lakeland Fla Cleveland Indians Lou Boudreau Ken Keltner

Cubs Start Exhibition With Six Rookies In Lineup

In Los Angeles the Cubs opened their first exhibition against the Philadelphia Athletics with six rookies in the batting order. Lou Stringer at third Len Merullo at short Harvey Storey second Ed Witkus first Lou Novikoff left and Clyde McCullough catching. The Bruins also assigned Old Charley Root to the mound. Washington Senators host Cincinnati Reds hoping for power and control after yesterday’s win over St. Louis. Three young pitchers Walt Masterson Sam Cunningham and Dopey Dean allowed four hits but walked 16. Cunningham capped his day by nine walks while teammates hit three home runs.

Los Angeles Charley Root Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Athletics Bruins Lou Stringer Len Merullo Harvey Storey Ed Witkus Lou Novikoff Clyde McCullough Orlando Fila Washington Senators Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Walt Masterson Sam Cunningham Dopey Dean Cunningham

White Sox Add Three Pitchers To Camp Fly Brigade

Hollywood report notes Chicago White Sox three more pitchers Tom Stevens Orval Grove and Tom Turner join the club bringing the camp fly brigade to eight.

Hollywood Calif Chicago White

Reds face catching woes as Lom bardi rests ankle

Orlando Florida report notes Ernie Lom bardi still limping from a late season ankle injury. Rookie Dick West, touted as a successor, struggles with high twisting fouls missing four of five exhibition games and failing to reach three others.

Orlando Fila Ernie Lombardi Cincinnati Reds Dick West

Yankees show steady defense and Rizuto hitting streak

In St. Petersburg Florida the Yankees infield turnover has yielded eight double plays in three exhibition games and the club has played errorless ball in five straight. Phil Rizzuto has hit safely in five consecutive contests.

ST. Petersburg Fla New York Yankees Phil Rizzuto

Pirates Seek Quiet Weekend in San Diego Series

The Pittsburgh Pirates arrived in San Diego for a weekend series with the Padres after rainouts and a harrowing bus accident on the way home. No Pirates were hurt, but a motorist died in the crash.

San Diego Calif Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres Pirates

State High School Tourney Semifinals Preview

In the state tourney semifinals Cimarron meets Las Cruces at 10 a m and Clovis faces Santa Fe at 11 a m. Tonight the championship final starts at 9 p m with quarterfinal winners Cimarron 26 Dawson 19 Las Cruces 54 Albuquerque 34 Clovis 25 Tucumcari 23 Santa Fe 39 Fort Wingate 19. Consolation semis Las Vegas versus Wheatland at 2 p m Roswell versus Carrizozo at 3 p m. Consolation final 8 p m third place 7 p m. Yesterday Wheatland 42 Socorro 38 Las Vegas 53 Grady 36 Roswell 73 Sacred Hearts 32 Carrizozo 44 Hurley 35.

Roswell Carrizozo Wheatland Socorro Las Vegas Grady Sacred Hearts Gallup Hurley

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the Military Institute Fine Normal Sumrall Nichols Cartwright Gallegos Ayres Clay Bostick Sheffer Sedalia Ruby Hudson Smithton Elwood Miller Hazelton Hudson Miller Cowan Lund Kelly DeShurley Blough R. Dennis Brenneman G. Dennis Ayalla Willey Martinez Radosevich Greene Pecoraro Air And Clyde Atlantic Royal Air Force Field London Leeds Plymouth Southampton High Command Mussolini Italy Albania Tepeleni Tokyo Asahi Japan Fumimaro Konoye Great East Asia League Axis Boston Red Sox Plenty Power Jack Lords Jimmy Foxx Frank Pytlak Frank Pytlak Mike Ryba SOX Albuquerque Army Air Base Army Air Corps Albuquerque Air Corps TWA Cimarron Las Cruces Toeday New Mexico Transportation Co., Inc Union Bus Depot
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