Louis Defends Title Against Simon In 1930s Bout
Detroit reports Joe Louis weighs 203 pounds and Abe Simon 250 for their heavyweight title fight at Olympia. Trainers expect a short bout with Simon possibly not answering the bell and Louis aiming for a fifteenth defense, amid dramatic pre fight chatter and a photo style tale of the tape.
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Plan for New Mexico government reform sparks Albuquerque talk
The article reports on William Homan presenting Bill 260 in Albuquerque, proposing a two year study to consolidate departments, implement a county and municipal manager system, unify higher education under a single board, remove incompetents, and merit-based promotion. It notes New Mexico’s slow response to reform and references wartime gas warfare considerations and global military shifts, including a two ocean navy and gas weapons.
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Joe Louis to face Abe Simon in Detroit bout
New Yorker Abe Simon was announced as Joe Louis next opponent for a heavyweight title bout set in Detroit on March 21.
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Snead Opens Greensboro Open With Record Run
Greensboro N C March 21 Samuel Snead the new North South open golf champion tees off today in the first round of the $5 000 Greensboro Open. Snead after a Pinehurst record eleven under par 277 earned $1 000 and moved to within about $900 of top money winner Ben Hogan who tied for sixth with $187 50 Hogan has $6 042 Snead $5 159 Johnny Bullas of Greensboro stands with $4 445.
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Purity Bakery Leads in Commercial League Tie for First
In last night’s Commercial League Purity Bakery swept Coca-Cola 3–0 to tie for first with McNally-Hall, who won 2 of 3 from Roswell Laundry. H Turner led Purity with a 577 high series and 214 high game, OD Hollingshead 554 behind. Swafford's Drug and Conoco No. 2 will play off postponed match tonight at 7:30.
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California Teams Reach A A U Semi finals
Three California squads advance to the National AAU basketball semifinals in Denver as Hank Luisetti guides San Francisco Olympic to face Oakland Athens while Phillips 66 Oilers meet Hollywood 20th Century. Phillips upset Los Angeles Cliftons 42 21. Hollywood over Shreveport 47 38.
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Keller Addresses New Mexico Assembly Amid Deaf Blind Dialogue
Morning session featured Helen Keller speaking to a joint New Mexico legislature with Governor Miles in attendance. Albert Gonzales of Las Cruces, born in Roswell, drew attention for his bar passage and rising political role as debate over the barbers board and cleaners trust intensifies.
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Gas Fear Speaker At Navy Table
Lieutenant-Commander Rocky of the United States Navy shared a rapid five minute summary on the present international situation at a table with Mr. Homan. The address contained a remarkable collection of information and offered angles diverging from ordinary administrative talks.
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Senate and House Adopt Simple Unfavorable Reporting System
Both chambers continued a straightforward practice of reporting unfavorably on numerous bills rather than pigeon-holing them. The method has produced no row over its use and proved so effective that several measures were quickly recommitted before receiving positive conge.
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Special appropriation bills dumped in the garbage
Several special appropriation bills calling for around $100,000 of public funds were discarded, an action seen as stronger than simply forgetting the unfavored measures.
Legislature Moves Toward Shorter Session With Utilities Bill Remains
The suggestion to trim several days from the legislative period gained support as both houses made quiet progress toward a shorter session. Only the utilities bill remains controversial on the calendar, and leaders expect it to pass shortly after April, saving the state substantial sums.
Legislature Delays Action On Utilities Bill Amid Amendments
The Utilities Bill continues on the speaker’s desk as amendments are prepared for distribution. The delay pushes house action to noon, the start of a new legislative day. Senate votes to add one percent to the sales tax division budget, hoping for $250,000 to $400,000 annual gain. Committees in both chambers will probe Taos and Rio Arriba county school conditions due to funding shortfalls.
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Origins of Roswell School and New Mexico Military Institute
Major Kelly recounts Roswell’s early history and the founding of the Goss Military Institute, which became New Mexico Military Institute after a territorial act. Capt. Lea and Mrs. Lea brought Col. Robert L. Goss from Fort Worth to Roswell to start the school, opening Sept. 3, 1891, with the first NMMI year beginning Sept. 5, 1893. Community figures and local figures attended. Mrs. Mason presided. event featured singing and piano.
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Chavez Votes on Argentine Beef Amendment
Washington March 21. Senators Chavez and Connally voted for an amendment to permit the navy to buy Argentine canned beef. The measure failed on a 32 to 32 tie with Senator Sheppard not registered and Senator Hatch reported in New Mexico.
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Bulk Turnip Greens
Classified ad for Andersons Gardens offers bulk turnip greens. Phone your classified to No. 11 for ordering or pickup details.
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Johnson-Louis feud heats up in New York sports brief
In New York on March 21, Jack Johnson again clashed with Joe Louis and associates as he attempts to enter a Louis workout. Alberta Little, Kentucky women's golf champion, is excused from Rollins College course duties because the teacher admits she is better at golf than he is.
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We Can Dream Can We Upset on the Greeks and Germans
A quirky sports note cites Abe eyeing an upset with history suggesting it possible. Joe cautions the only way he loses is if he breaks a hand on Simon’s head, implying a risky clash with strong rivals.
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Judy Canova Joins Pepper Martin for Autographed Baseball
Judy Canova asked Pepper Martin for an autograph on a baseball and he signed it with a humorous line. Anglers buzz over a new fishermens barometer claiming to predict bites. Ace Parker shines in both football and baseball, carding a 68 at St Augustine recently.
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Michigan State coach rails at young recruit in cavalry to tank switch
Al Kircher, assistant coach at Michigan State, vents frustration in a vivid metaphor. He explains five years learning to ride a horse to qualify as a reserve cavalry officer, then says he now receives orders and is becoming a tank jockey.
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First day of spring arrives for Abraham Simon
Dan Parker notes Friday the 21st marks spring on others calendars but for Abraham Simon it signals the onset of fall. The columnist wryly contrasts the seasonal misalignment with the human tale implied in the Daily Mirror item.
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Names Is Names Last Year’s Top Cub Camp Fisherman
Last year Dick Bass led the Cub camp as the top fisherman. This year Bob Sturgeon, a former Albuquerque Cardinal star, tops the group with strong fishing credentials.
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Indians Hopeful As Feller Slips In Exhibitions
Feller is charged with three straight defeats in exhibition play as Cleveland loses to St. Louis 2-1. His wildness is blamed, but he works on conditioning at his own pace. he yielded four hits and three walks in three innings.
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Mize Aims for Cardinals Debut This Weekend
St Petersburg reports manager Bill Southworth expects first baseman Johnny Mize to join the St Louis Cardinals lineup tomorrow or Sunday after a holdout until last Sunday night. Mize has rounded into shape this week as he returns from the dispute.
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Stengel Puts Bees Through Workout Amid Weather Delays
San Benito Texas report says manager Casey Stengel of the Boston Bees is panicky about bad weather. The Bees have not practiced seriously for four days, having only meals. A doubleheader against San Antonio and Toledo was planned for today, but Stengel intends to stage some form of workout regardless of conditions.
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Yankees likely to field slick double play combo again
CLEARWATER Florida report notes the New York Yankees may reuse a skilled infield pairing from their four straight titles as they pursue success in exhibition play. In eight tuneups the team has executed 16 double plays to showcase their defense.
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Exhibition Baseball Results Across Florida and California
Scores from exhibition games include Philadelphia N 20 Columbus AA 9 in Hollywood Florida and Philadelphia A 11 Chicago A 6 in Hollywood California. Other games saw St Louis N 2 Cleveland A 1 in St. Petersburg and Brooklyn N 3 Detroit A 1 in Lakeland with several cancellations due to wet grounds.
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Fatal car crash near Lordsburg wounds two men
P K M Todd age 24 of El Reno Oklahoma and Rex W Coit age 22 were driving from California aircraft work when their car struck a culvert 18 miles west of Lordsburg New Mexico. Todd was killed. Coit sustained non life threatening injuries and receives hospital care. Todd leaves a widow and three children.
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Vast Crowds See Baseball Games
Tampa crowds surge for spring exhibition games as Cincinnati Reds Yankees Cleveland and Giants draw record turnouts in Florida. Miami and Miami Beach crowds reach 4,300 and 2,800 while Brockton and Dodgers also promise high attendance with stars Kirby Higbe and Pee Wee Reese.
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Southwest Women's Golf Meet set for Las Cruces dates
The annual Southwest Women's Golf tournament will be held at the Las Cruces Country Club in Las Cruces New Mexico from April 23 to 26, officials announced today detailing the schedule for the event.
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Fritzie Zivie Wins Welterweight Title Fight in Baltimore
In Baltimore Fritzie Zivie 150 pounds from Pittsburgh defeated Felix Garcia 149 pounds from Puerto Rico by knockout. Leo Murray 199 pounds from New York stopped King Kong 190 pounds from Baltimore in six rounds. In Fargo Dick Demaray 148 pounds from Bismarck stopped Eddie Morgan 154 pounds from Seattle in three rounds.
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Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds Announce 1941 Football Schedule
Portales N M March 21 Eastern New Mexico College Greyhounds unveil a nine game 1941 grid slate with New Mexico State Flagstaff Teachers Oklahoma City University and four New Mexico conference games. Spring drills run April 1 to May 26 as talent is tight due to the draft with only two of last season’s regulars exempt from the draft.
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