Hobbs Eagles Rally To Beat Roswell Coyotes 21 7
In a tight game the Hobbs Eagles scored twice in the final minutes to defeat Roswell 21 to 7 before a large crowd. Roswell led 7 7 until a late third quarter fumble sparked Hobbs and the decisive sleepers and 60 yard interception return. Roswell injuries plagued the Coyotes as Hobbs claimed the best team yet to visit Roswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyote
Hobbs Eagles
Roswell
Hobbs
Eagles
Brenneman
Clemens
Heiser
Coyotes
Musteen
Kelly
Curlee
Usteen
Tng
Rypsuces
Corn
Tom Hoover
Melendler
Wishard
Dresser
Ben Kelly
Dick Bneman
Cobean
Feck
Dennis
Brenner Pass Meeting Signals World War Shifts
DeWitt Makenzie argues the Brenner Pass talks between Hitler and Mussolini reflect Axis needs amid winter war, exploring U S stance, Russia's role, Britain Mediterranean campaigns, Gibraltar base, Balkan Near East action, and Iraq oil. He notes Chamberlain's retirement as a shift from Victorian policy to Churchill era England, urging a broader social change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt Makenzie
Brenner Pass
Hitler
Mussolini
U. S
Triple Alliance
Germany
Italy
Japan
United States
England
Russia
Britain
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Spain
Balkans
Near East
Iraq
British Empire
Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Winston Churchill
Stalin
Tigers Short on Pitchers in World Series Clash
Detroit leads Cincinnati two games to one as manager Del Baker prepares to start Dizzy Trout or Buck Newsom in the fourth game at Briggs Stadium. The Reds, boosted by Gene Thompson, hope to square the series while Detroit relies on Higgins and a late homer to push their hold on the matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Cincinnati Reds
Tommy Bridges
Briggs’ Stadium
del Baker
Tigers
Paul
Dizzy) Trout
Reds
Trout
Baker
Dizzy
Big Buck Newsom
Gene Thompson
Thompson
Yankees
Charlie Keller
Joe DiMaggio
Bill Dickey
Bill McKechnie
Bucky Walters
Fluky
Jim Turner
Billy Myers
Pinkie Higgins
Turner
Lobos win first victory over Silver City State Teachers
New Mexico University, in Albuquerque before 4500, defeated Silver City State Teachers 28 to 0 marking its first 1940 gridiron victory. George Gustovich and Avery Monfort led scoring with Reese Hill contributing a 35 yard run after a interception. Texas Mines fell 19 to 7 to Louisiana Tech in the Border Conference action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Mexico University
Albuquerque
New Mexico Lobos
Texas Miners
Ruston
Louisiana Tech
Miners
Tech
George Gustovich
New Mexico
Avery Monfort
Reese Hill
Lobo Calculators
New Mexico Aggies
Silver City
Tucson
Aggies
Arizona U
Tyler—Tempe
Hardin- Simmons
Goodwell
Okla
Panhandle Aggies
First National Bank Displays Check Photographing System
The Recordak check photography system, shown by First National Bank at the fair, provides a photographic record of every check and statement. Floyd Childress, cashier, calls it the greatest banking advance since the adding machine and says depositors and the bank will benefit from the modern asset. The system is on display tonight in the bank’s booth at the exhibit hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Recordek
Fair Grounds
Floyd Childress
Childress
Britain Faces Nightly Raids and Invasion Rumors
Reports from London describe continuing German night raids, with Herbert Morrison and Admiral Evans touring damaged areas as one bomb neared the mayor. British fighter patrols restored calm after two alarms, while Axis leaders in Brenner Pass talks and Mediterranean moves fuel fears of a new European order and possible invasion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Home Security
Herbert Morrison
Edward R. G. R. Evans
Morrison
Evans
Germany
Channel
Continent
England
Midlands
Wales
Brenner Pass
Hitler
Mussolini
Africa
Europe
Bern
Switzerland
North Sea
Britain
Mediterranean
Alexandria
Suez
Nile Valley
Ethiopia
Spain
Gibraltar
Italy
Libya
Upper Nile
France
Low Countries
Today’s Football Schedule Shows A Strong Program
A survey of 1940 college football, highlighting top intersectional and regional matchups. Key games include Cornell vs Colgate, Tennessee vs Duke, Minnesota vs Nebraska, Ohio State vs Purdue, and Oregon State vs Southern California, with various high-profile regional clashes shaping the early season narrative. Strong contenders like Georgetown and George Washington posted Friday night wins. Santa Clara beat USC 9-6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornell-Colgate
Tennessee-Duke
Minnesota
Nebraska
Ohio State
Purdue
Colgate
Fordham-West Virginia
Penn State
Bucknell
Mid-West
Washington
Nebraska Cornhuckers
Michigan State
Oklahoma
Temple
George Washington
Manhattan
Detroit
Catholic University
Baylor
Bears
Denver
Santa Clara
Albuquerque and Hobbs Dominate New Mexico High School Gridiron
Hobbs Eagles top Roswell 21 to 7 and previously routed Raton to assert state title hopes. Albuquerque High edges Las Cruces 13-6 as part of a 1940 championship push after a 18-12 win over Santa Fe High last week. Clayton rebounds 34-7 over Dalhart while Silver City and Alamogordo play to a 0-0 tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Albuquerque
Bulldogs
Hobbs Eagles
New Mexico
Las Cruces
Santa Fe High
Hobbs
Roswell High Coyotes
Raton
Raton Tigers
Clovis
Wildcats
Clayton
Dalhart
Roswell
Albuquerque High
Las Cruz
Tech Frosh to Face Broncos at De Bremond Field
The Texas Tech freshmen, lauded as a premier collection of yearling talent in the Southwest, meet the N M S Broncs at de Bremond Field tonight at 7 30. Tech favored on their depth, while the Broncos seek a comeback after a tough opener, aiming to echo last year’s upset win over a strong Tech squad. Starting lineups list Howe through Murphy for Institute and Ray through Everett for Tech with 7 30 kickoff to follow Fair crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Tech
Southwest
N. M. M. S. Broncos
de Bremond Field
Tech
Broncos
Little Wayland
Institute
Pos. Howe
LE Brightman
LT Harlocker
LG Sanders
Oo Naylor
RG Whitmore
RT Loy
RE Murphy
QB Grimmet
LH Bradley
Shipkey
Wt. Pos. Ray
LE Williams A
LT York
LG Hale
Farris
RG Méaley
Rowden
Alford
Callahan
J. R
McKnight
Everett
Willkie Charged With Snobbery In Speech
Buffalo, Oct 5. Attorney General Jackson accused Wendell Willkie of talking down to working Americans and provoking resentment. He said Willkie’s self-styled tough-guy persona and use of profanity when addressing workers reflected snobbery and alienation among the labor population. He spoke while notifying Senator James M. Meade of his renomination as the Democratic candidate in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Jackson
Wendell Willkie
James M. Meade
New York
Armstrong Loses Fight to Civic at Madison Square Garden
Henry Armstrong failed in his bid to defend the world welterweight title losing to Fritzie Zivic by unanimous decision after 15 brutal rounds at Madison Square Garden. Zivic, the youngest of Pittsburgh’s “five flying civics,” fought a sharp strategy, while Armstrong pressed to the end despite being nearly blind with both eyes punched shut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Armstrong
Fritzie Zivic
Pittsburgh
Civics
Madison Square Garden
Barney Ross
Henry
Fritzie
Weekend Football Scores Across Regions
Friday results show scattered wins and ties with several top teams posting scores. Notable outcomes include George Washington 21 over Manhattan 18 in the East and South favorites Citadel 45 over Erskine 0, while Drake defeated Grinnell 20 7 and New Mexico shut out State Teachers 28 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
George Washington
Manhattan
Moravian
Brooklyn
Georgetown
Temple
St. Bonaventure
Glenville
Midwest
Detroit
Catholic
Drake
Grinnell
Iowa State
North Dakota
Youngstown
Detroit Tech
Ca Louis
Missouri Mines
Emporia
Kan
Washburn
South Dakota State
Omaha
Cubs White Sox Even Chicago City Series Fifth Game
Claude Passeau, a Mississippi born pitcher who won 20 games in the National League, faces the Chicago White Sox in the fifth city series game. Both clubs have two wins each after yesterday's 4 0 Cubs victory over the White Sox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Claude Passeau
Chicago White Sox
Cubs
White Sox
Convention Trip Overseen by Local Insurance Group
H D O Hammond R H Mc Cune and L J Rayer travel to Colorado Springs to attend an insurance convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
H. D. O. Hammond
R. H. McCune
L. J. Rayer
Ford Reconditioned Motors Priced With Mail Order Units
Roswell Auto Co advertises Ford reconditioned motors priced competitively against mail order motors. Ad appears in the Wam-Ads section, dated 9-12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Roswell
Heavyweight prize fight eyed by Detroit crowd
Detroit sports chatter centers on a potential Louis bout with Hugh Mulcahy rumored to join the Giants. Team owners may take a slice of the World Series gate for the first time in three years, with 1937 cited as the last similar arrangement. Football games today look ripe for upsets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Joe Louis
Hugh Mulcahy
Philly
Giants
Bill Terry
Gerry Nugent
Phils
Yankees
Cleveland Officials Move Fast For Manager Trade Action
Cleveland officials push quick moves to enable a new manager to shape trades while Vitt seeks a new job. Ticket scalpers faced a bad night as prices collapsed from 10 25 to around 1. Jimmy Wilson steps in for injured Lombardi and earns a bonus plus postseason pay. Marquette University notes football center Jimmy Briggs won a state pears-off-a-knife title recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McAuley
Cleveland News
Cleveland
Vitt
Jimmy Wilson
Ernie Lombardi
Reds
Marquette U
Jimmy Briggs
Hurry-Up Sketch Seeks Pro Aims for McNeill Player
Don McNeill the new tennis champion shows little drive to turn pro or set a goal. He may join the army in a year, search for a job unrelated to tennis, and his talent prompts questions about who can use him. The midwest is praised for talent, with Oklahoma and Oklahoma U. ranked by experts amid NFL chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McNeill
Mr. McNeill
Mid-West
National Football League
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Aggies
Oklahoma.u
Oklahoma U
Aggies
Louisville Wins One From Newark In World Series Play
Louisville Colonels defeat Newark Bears 5-4 in a tense game before 7,000 spectators. Newark leads two games to one as teams travel to Newark to resume the series and complete it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Newark
Colonels
Bears
American Association
International League
Also Mentioned on This Page
Masteen
God Bless
Kelly Phillips
Dennis Musteen
Brenneman Eae
Brenner
No. 11
Dizzy Trout
Lobos
New Mexico Normal
Colorado College
New Mexico Military
Texas Mines
Albuquerque and
Albuquerque Downs Cruces
Tex
Alamogordo
Mountainair
Grants
Willkie
Armstrong
Civic
Citadel
Erskine
Miami
Stetson
Mississippi College
Chattanooga
Sam Houston Teachers
Mississippi Southern
Tennessee Tech
West Tennessee
Transylvania
Findlay
Ouachita
Oklahoma Baptist
Stephen F. Austin
Henderson
Ark
Arkansas Tech
Central
Oklahoma City
Fort Hays
Kans
Oo College
Daniel Baker
Rocky Mountain
Greeley State
Idaho
Southern Branch
Far West
San Jose State
Willamette
San Diego State
Whittier
California Tech
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!