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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1939

Page

7

New Mexico U Beats Denver U in Close Rivalry

New Mexico University edged Denver University 7 to 6 in a hard fought game. Finy MacGillivray and Jim Hubbell led the scoring drive with a late fourth quarter series and a successful extra point, giving New Mexico their third straight win. Denver had a 73 yard march for a second period score but could not string the tie.

Denver University of New Mexico Labor Denver U Finy MacGillivray Jim Hubbell Ted Shipkey Pioneers Seaver New Mexico MacGillivray Henley Cgillivray Hubbell Jenver Lafe McDiard Jack Evins Herb McCarthy Gentile Hoggatt McCarthy Bob Hogan New Mexico University Denver University Fortales Eastern New Xico College

College football headlines race as conferences clash

Southern and Western teams push for conference titles while Yale Columbia, Texas Wisconsin and others loom in inter conference play. Alabama LSU Duke Notre Dame Georgia Tech Washington State Oregon face key tests as Utah, Colorado, and Oklahoma fight for league supremacy. Friday results include Furman upset, Wake Forest, Citadel wins, and South Carolina crushed.

New York Midwest Southwest Athugh Alabama Louisiana State Fordham Bader Holy Cro Georgia Tech Notre Dame South Bend Eel Duke Celeste Pacific Coast Rocky Mountain Iso Washington State Oregon Stanford Warrington California St. Mary’s Utah Wyoming Utah State Colorado Colorado State Brigham Young Arkansas Texas Christian Yale-Columbia Minnesota-Nebraska Oklahoma-Northwestern Missouri-Ohio State Texas-Wisconsin Baylor- Oklahoma Aggies Centenary- Rice West Virginia Car Syracuse Navy-Virginia Temple Carnegie Tech Georgia Wake Forest Miami Citadelheat Presbyterian South Carolina Villanova Philadelphia Kansas Maronette Grinnell Omaha Montana State

Utah Favored To Defeat Wyoming In Conference Clash

Utah, the heavily favored U of Utah squad, faces Wyoming in a key conference game. Utah last played Santa Clara Broncos, winning 7 to something, while Wyoming was routed 34 to 7 by New Mexico last week.

Utah Wyoming Salt Lake City University of Utah Wyoming University iBiz New Mexico University of Sta Clara Broncos

Sport Briefs Touchstone Topics From Cincinnati Desk

Cincinnati papers speculate on Frank Leahy and Boston College stalemate till November 1, question whether the Yanks hold sway, and wonders if Dr Ray Sermon will leave NC State as athletic director. A Cincinnati series special named the Stan Bordagaray Limited appears in print.

Cincinnati Frankie Frisch Gill Terry Frank Leahy Boston College Cncinnati Reds Ray Sermon North Carolina State Stan Bordagaray

Greek Bearing Gifts Clarence Rowland Recommends Paul Dean

Clarence Rowland chief Cub scout Save ill Terry drafted Paul Dean on Branch Rickey’s advice. Is Rickey the same astute executive who recommended Dizzy for the Cubs at $185000, raising questions about motives and past deals.

Clarence Rowland Terry Paul Dean Branch Rickey Rickey Brother Dizzy Cubs

Demon press agent spins Pittsburgh claim before big game

The item cites a press push by a demon agent to persuade Pittsburgh about Giants versus Pirates as a key matchup. It notes Mayor LaGuardia visiting the West and figures around Yanks, Dorothy Arnold and Joe DiMaggio, plus a Cincinnati scene with a candid camera moment. It also mentions Ohio State aiming at Cornell and a 1940 working agreement between Reds and Indianapolis Indians.

Ned Trish Demon Fittsburgh Pirates Mayor LeGuardia Footine Dorothy Arnold Joe DiMaggio Deee Cincinnati Joseph Ohio State Cornell Reds Indianapolis Indians American Association

Florida grapefruit league yields NL top trio and AL finalists

Joe Cashman notes that the Florida Grapefruit League performed well this year with the National League dominated by its leading three clubs and the American League featuring the winner and runner-up.

Joe Cashman Boston American Florida Grapefruit

Sign at Hamilton Station Hints World Series Park

A filling station near Hamilton Ohio displays “25 miles to the world’s series park here.” The Cincinnati Times-Star quips that the distance might be safe from the expected D Mas sinot line drive.

Hamilton Ohio Cincinnati Times-Star

One Minute Interview on Derringer’s Wednesday Game

Lee Durocher says in a one minute interview that Derringer pitched the best he has seen in the National League, calling it a standout performance Wednesday. He questions when the Reds will win with such pitching.

Lee Durocher Derringer Reds

Death anniversary of Christy Mathewson observed

The 14th anniversary of the death of Christy Mathewson is noted today with reflections on the Hall of Fame pitcher's legacy and impact on baseball history.

Christy’ Mathewson

Texas Aggies Edge Santa Clara 7 to 3 in Nifty Fourth Quarter

Texas A&M pulled off a 7 to 3 win over Santa Clara as a substitute left halfback sparked a late rally with three straight passes, the final to Jimmy Thomassen for a 19 yard TD after Santa Clara led 3 0. Santa Clara had a 3 0 fourth quarter lead via a 42 yard field goal by Jimmy Johnson.

Texas Aggies Santa Clara San Francisco College Station Texas Santa Clara Broncos Broncos Marion Pugh Jimmy Thomassen Jimmy Johnson

Scores From Friday Football Across Regions

AP reports Friday results across the nation with Miami, Furman, Wake Forest, and Texas A and M among winners. Standouts include Missouri Valley and Southwest teams posting varied scores. several ties noted among smaller colleges.

New Mexico Hi Football Games Results Across towns

AP reports high school football results from New Mexico venues including Raton 21 over Clovis 7 and Belen 7 over St Marys Albuquerque 0. St Michaels 7 Giants 6 in Santa Fe, Santa Rosa 32 over El Rito Normal 0, Deming 13 over Cathedral Paso 7, Tucumcari 19 over Vega Texas 13, Carlsbad 15 over Albuquerque Indians 7.

Associated Press Raton Clovis Albuquerque Belen St. Mary's Santa Fe St. Michael’s Giants Santa Rosa el Rito Normal Deming Cathedral Paso Tucumcari Cumcari Vega Tex Carlsbad Albuquerque Indians

Democratic edge in New Mexico registrations looms

In Santa Fe on October 6, 1940, statistics show Democrats lead Republicans in permanent registrations, especially in the eastern counties, with several counties that leaned Republican in 1938 now favoring Democrats. Leaders warn against a ticket that neglects regional balance, while Republicans hint at exploiting potential anti-Democrat backfire before the 1940 general election.

Santa FE N. M Mera New Mexico Ben Luchini John Miles

Fly In It The Democratic Ointment And Sectional Primary Split

The tentative registration figures reveal geographic differences that could create political tension. Democratic voters may be outnumbered in primaries by supporters from other sections, altering the balance of influence across regions.

Aumeliy

Purdue Favored In Tough Defensive Tilt With Tech

Purdue entered last week favored in a hard fought defensive game. Tech fields a veteran backfield with a strong running game but relies most on Neil Cavette the former back now at left guard for long punts as the key weapon.

Purdue Tech Neil Cavette

Registration figures stir talk of GOP weakness

Democrats claim heavy psychological disadvantage for Republicans after examining registration data. They argue the rigid permanent registration favors Democrats, while party affiliation can shift more easily under new registration practices.

GOP

Garcia Faces Tight Brake Light Rules Backlash

J O Garcia the usually cheerful motor vehicle commissioner returns from a ten day trip to find himself in a cross fire over newly tightened automobile brake light regulations. The rules were drafted in his absence by state safety director Ingram Pickett who is now out of the post.

J. O. Garcia Garcia Ingram Pickett

New Mexico 11th Cavalry May Become Anti Aircraft Regiment

The announcement signals a conversion of New Mexico s 11th Cavalry into an anti aircraft regiment. War time casualties in the Archie business are rated far lower than those in cavalry or infantry.

New Mexico 11Th Cavalry

Shiprock to Get in the Movies in New Mexico

Shiprock New Mexico's unusual stone formation near the town of the same name is slated for a motion picture debut. The state tourist bureau received a request for information and pictures from Cecil G Tilton an associate economics professor at the University of Connecticut who plans to include the rock in a forthcoming series of color movies.

Shiprock Santa FE N. M New Mexico State Tourist Bureau Today Cecil G. Tilton University of Connecticut

Mize Named 1929 National League Batting Champion

Johnny Mize of St. Louis tops the NL with a .349 average over 152 games as final semi official stats confirm. Don Padgett posts a .399 mark in 92 games with 233 official at bats, edging Frank Buck McCormick and Joe Medwick for second. Other leaders include Paul Waner Morrie Arnovich Ival Goodman Enos Slaughter and Zeke.

New York Johnny Mize St. Louis Johnny Don Padzett Mize Frank Buck) McCormick Cincinnati Joe Medwick Paul Waner Fittsburgh Morrie Arnovich Philadelphia Ival Goiman Enos Slaughter St. Louflis Zeke

Baseball Standings and Batting Averages Mentioned

The fragment lists players and teams with batting averages including Bonard New York .319, Harry Danning New York .314, Hank Leiber Chicago, Buddy Hassett Boston .309, highlighting mixed league stats and city affiliations.

This Weekend In New Mexico Games

New Mexico conference teams play four games with New Mexico Normal facing Panhandle Aggies in Las Vegas. New Mexico Teachers meet Gila College at Silver City while New Mexico Military hosts Wayland College. Last night New Mexico beat Denver 7 to 6 in a dramatic finish.

New Mexico Denver Greeley Colo State Colorado College College of Idahsc Albion Normal Central Washington Martin’s College of Pacific Loyola Los Angeles California Aggies San Francisco State Pacific Luitheran Eastern Washington College of Puget Sound Whitman San Diego Marines California Tech Portland Williamette Silver City New Mexico Teachers Gila Junior College Associated Press New Mexico State

Aggies Favored To Beat Teachers In Homecoming Tilt

FLAGSTAFF ARIZONA October 7 The 1939 Border conference football opener pits New Mexico Aggiess co champions of last season against Arizona State Teachers at Flagstaff Homecoming. Coaches Hines and Arbelbide expect heavy aerial attack despite injuries to Glen Bufkin and Charley Graham. Arbelbide predicts a minimum three touchdown loss for the Lumberjacks.

Flagstaff Ariz New Mexico Aggies Arizona State Teachers of Jerry Hines Aggies Garrett Arbelbide Arbelbide Hines Glen Bufkin Charley Graham Foster LE Parker Brown LI FF Steeds West LG Colwell N. Miller Caldwell Hill Smith West T Anderson Hightower Grady Co Miller W. Smith

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