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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1941

Page

6

Doubtful Coyote Star May Miss Roswell Santa Fe Clash

Roswell Coyotes may be without star Ben Kelly for the big game against Santa Fe Demons tomorrow night due to a worsening left leg Bharley horse. If Kelly cannot play, Roswell's title hopes fade as coach Corn prepares a planned dummy scrimmage and lists a probable starting lineup. The kickoff is set for 7 30.

Ben Kelly Coyotes Santa Fe Demons Corn Roswell Portales Kelly Santa Fe Corm Ben Shaw Newberry Bob Thompson Dollahan Keller Wishard Lund Bill Thompson Ayalla Hall O’méara

Close Race In The Rocky Mi. League

In the Rocky Mountain Conference pennant race at midseason four of five teams remain in contention for the title. Colorado College and Greeley State are undefeated in league play while Colorado Mines and Montana State College can still share the crown after losses. Western State, with two losses, appears out of the running. D. C. meets Colorado Mines at Golden Saturday as the latter seeks a possible upset. Greeley State hosts Montana State College in a final league game while Western State faces West Texas State at Canyon Saturday.

Denver Rocky Mountain Colorado College Tigers Greeley State Colorado Mines Montana State College

Comeback Hopes On Race Tracks

In Los Angeles observers discuss comeback possibilities for famous horses at Santa Anita. Challedon shows renewed interest, while Sea Biscuit and Twenty Grand memories loom. Kayak II and Whirlaway are noted as winter plans, with mixed odds on success and Warren Wright shipping Whirlaway for the season.

Los Angeles Santa Anita Challedon Hollywood Park Pacific Ocean Santa Anta Warren Wright Whirlaway

Lobos Hope To Break Scoring Slump Versus Arizona

At Albuquerque New Mexico University fans feared a scoring drought could derail the Lobos as Arizona prepared for a Border Conference showdown. Coach Ted Shipkey urged sharp thinking after a rough workout while co captains Vince Bogren and George Gustovich were named for the game.

New Mexico Lobos Ted Shipkey Vince Bogren George Gustovich

Army Notre Dame Game Sellout at Yankee Stadium

All those fans who planned to buy seats for the Army Notre Dame game on November 1 at Yankee Stadium can relax as the event is sold out again.

Associated Press New York Yankee Stadium

Suzak Leads Greeley State With Unlikely TD Passes

Greeley State shortstop Tom Suzak, famed for his arm, has thrown four forward passes for touchdowns. Three of these passes upset favored Colorado Mines last week, boosting the team’s profile in a surprising football turn.

Greeley Colo Tom Suzak Greeley State Colorado Mines

MSU Quarterback Presents Bluffing Play to Coach Bachman

East Lansing report says Wilford Davis, Michigan State quarterback, handed coach Charlie Bachman a new play design. Bachman dismissed it as non productive, while Davis noted it could trap a rival lineman he recalls from last year, hinting at personal revenge.

East Lansing Mich Wilford Davis Michigan State Charlie Bachman Bachman Davis

Loyola Line Coach Urges Jaw Punch to Fire Miksis

Line coach Bernie Bradley of Loyola of Los Angeles says Joe Miksis could be top Coast tackle if he gets mad at opponents. Bradley proposes an early jaw punch by one of his players and then to blame the opposite man, a tactic he says usually works.

Los Angeles Bernie Bradley Loyola Joe Miksis Pacific Coast Bradley Joe

German Troops Battle West of Moscow Crisis Declared

London reports say the German advance near Moscow has slowed with heavy fighting but no major gains in the last 24 hours. Rumanian forces claim to have breached Odessa defenses as Bolshevik lines deteriorate. Fresh German units are being pushed into action while Moscow defenses are under pressure. A Prague radio ban targets listening devices amid anti-Reich whispers.

Moscow London Odessa Black Sea Red Leningrad Berlin Semeon Timoshenko Vyazma Bryansk

Cadets Risk Conference Lead in Saturday Clash

Portales New Mexico on October 16 Cadets from New Mexico Military Institute face Eastern New Mexico College Greyhounds in a conference football game. NM Military Institute aims to preserve league lead after a 33 12 win over Highlands University while Greyhounds seek first score and victory after a 59 0 loss to St Marys of San Antonio.

Albuquerque N. M Arizona University New Mexico University Collegians St. Mary’s of San Antonio

Georgia Tech Spent 43849.10 In 1940s Football War

In a heated college sports clash, The Atlanta Journal cited Georgia Tech’s 43849.10 spending last year amid conference support limits. The comment raises questions about which Southern Conference schools can fund athletes. Cleveland promoters seek a sellout for the Lem Franklin Abe Simon bout next week. Pee Wee Reese plans to work on his troublesome left leg during the winter.

New York Special News Service The Atlanta Journal Southeastern Loop Georgia Tech Duke Cleveland Pee Wee Reese

Norfolk Virginian Pilot Quote on Football Consistency

Today's Guest Star Ww. N. Cox notes in the Norfolk Virginian Pilot that football, despite surprises, shows a consistent pattern. He reflects that games often unfold contrary to expectations, underscoring a paradox of predictability in sports.

Ww. N. Cox Norfolk Virginian

Rumors Swirl Over Front Office Moves In Baseball

Rumors place Bill Terry seeking a front office post with Cleveland or staying with the Giants via a winter contract, while Roy Peckinpaugh or Gabby Hartnett loom for Cleveland manager’s job. California chatter links Mickey Cochrane to Hollywood Club presidency.

Steve Warmup Bill Terry Indians Sweet William Boss Stoneham Bill Giants Roy Peckinpaugh Cy Slapnicka Cleveland Gabby Hartnett California Mickey Cochrane Hollywood Club

Uniform Mishap Delays Arnold College Game

Arnold College football team from New Haven arrived in New York to play Wagner but found their uniform trunk left behind. A plane delivered the equipment just in time and the team manager invited the pilot to the game. The airman declined and asked if they had a ball.

Arnold New Haven

Notre Dame Sets Date With Carnegie Tech Clash

Notre Dame faces Carnegie Tech this week as the Irish, coming off a string of strong showings and a standout passer Angelo Bertelli, seek to extend their favorable start. Pittsburgh’s Tartans are missing top passer Virgil Cantini and may rest several first-string players while Notre Dame expects Wally Ziemba and Lou Rymkus to be ready after injuries.

Chicago Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Finais Frank Leahy Army Navy Northwestern California Irish Angelo Bertelli Indiana Arizona Georgia Tech Edie Baker Pittsburgh Virgil Cantini Trish Wally Ziemba Lou Rymkus

Texas A&M and TCU Meet in Top SWC Showdown

Texas A&M schedules a decisive clash with Texas Christian University in Fort Worth as both teams boast strong offenses and stout defenses. The Aggies lead the Southwest Conference in yards gained and have allowed just 194 yards per game, while TCU seeks to prove its famed three year cycle of strength as a crossroad unbeaten squad faces the high scoring Aggies.

Southern Methodist Frogs Texas A. & M Aggies Sam Houston State New York University Aggieland

Lobos Poised To Upset Arizona U In Homecoming Clash

New Mexico aims to upset Arizona University to solidify a top Border Conference position while Homecoming festivities unfold. Shipkey warns ofArizona’s superior reserves and emphasizes improving scoring from the Lobos as injuries linger and pass defense shapes practice.

Protest Seeks Quail Season Change in New Mexico

Belen game protective association protests canceling quail season from November 10 to December 10 arguing Rio Grande Valley birds exceed 15 year counts. President H W Mathis objects to statewide closure and supports an open season on does in four sections. The piece also mentions rains, high water, and a large crowd for a T C U football game.

Belen N. M

Weather Forecast For Southwest United States

Colorado expects fair conditions tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures in the east. New Mexico will be clear and cool tonight, then sunny and slightly warmer Friday. Arizona sees clear and cool tonight, sunny and slightly warmer Friday. West Texas reports clear conditions in Pecos Valley and westward with considerable cloudiness elsewhere this afternoon, clearing tonight. Friday brings fair and warmer weather.

Colorado New Mexico Arizona West Texas Pecos Valley

Top Pro Punter Leads NFL Punting Averages

Kay Eakin of the New York Giants tops the NFL punting chart with a 53.8 yard average from five kicks. Sammy Baugh of Washington is close at 52.9 on eight tries, and Dean McAdams of Brooklyn is at 50.5 from 11 attempts. Baugh also owns the season's longest punt at 75 yards, while Detroit’s Whizzer White has 11 returns averaging 10 yards each. Andy Uram’s 90-yard kickoff return highlights the longest return for Green Bay against Brooklyn.

Chicago Kay Eakin New York Giants Sammy Baugh Washington Dean McAdams Brooklyn Eakin Baugh McAdams New York Byron Whizzer) White Detroit Andy Uram Green Bay Danny Fortmann Chi

New Mexico State Teachers Host Fort Lewis Homecoming Game

Silver City report says the New Mexico State Teachers Mustangs host Fort Lewis Aggies for homecoming on Saturday night. After three straight losses NMST remains favored to beat Fort Lewis in the Colo rado clash.

Silver City N. M New Mexico Fort Lewis Aggies Colo Mustangs New Mexico State Fort Lewis

Bears and Giants trade interceptions in tight stat battle

Chicago Bears and New York Giants each have three interceptions with Ward Cuff tied for the lead. Cuff has 109 return yards on his picks while Fortmann has only 7 yards from his interceptions.

Cago Bears Ward Cuff Giants Cuff Fortmann

Unpopular decision in 10 round welterweight bout

In Oakland Jackie Wilson a 141 pound Los Angeles boxer was awarded a decision over Larry Cisneros a 141 pound Albuquerque foe after a defensive bout. About 5 000 fans booed referee Toby Irwin as Wilson pressed in the fourth and finished strong with left hooks and right uppercuts in the ninth and tenth rounds.

Oakland Calif Jackie Wilson Los Angeles Larry Cisneros Albuquerque Wilson Toby Irwin Wilson Cisneros

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Coyote Star Lydia E. Pinkham Lobos Tucson Ariz University of Arizona University of New Mexico Matulis Roman Banjavcic Singer Unis Broncos Eastern New Mexico College Greyhounds Texas Aggies TCU Arizona U Shipkey Arizona State Tempe Hunter Tucson Pelt Stanton Kimbrough Tulsa Arkansas Quaker America Farmers Automobile Inter Insurance Exchange the Old Quaker CO. Lawred M. L. Norton Norton N.M Ft. Lewis Rado Delaware City OF
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