Hobbs Carlsbad And Cruces Win In Games On Friday
Hobbs Eagles shut out Borger 14 0 and Carlsbad edged Clovis 21 19 to stay alive in a Friday slate. Las Cruces routed Deming 26 0 while Fort Sumner remained unbeaten with 31 0 over Springer. Hatch upset Silver City 13 12 and Tucumcari beat N M M I Colts 13 6.
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Las Cruces
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Clovis Wildcats
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Hatch
Silver City
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Friday Football Scores Across Regions
Friday results show mixed scores across regions with several upsets and close games. Notable outcomes include Temple edging Michigan State 21 to 19, Georgetown defeating Virginia Tech 46 to 4, and Texas Tech quick 21 to 0 over Brigham Young.
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Ladies Bowling Night Highlights At Berkey Alleys
Roswell bowlers prepare for the Brunswick Red Crown Carnival as Berkey Alleys hosts open play. In night sessions Will Lawrence led early with two wins for Purdy Furniture, Dexter Hardware swept White Rock. Vogue beat Montgomery Ward, Roswell Drug edged La Marr Beauty Nook in a tied final game, all part of the ladies league second week of play.
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Purdy Furniture
Dexter Hardware
White Rock
Vogue
Montgomery Ward
Roswell Drug
la Marr Beauty Nook
Roswell
Lobos Face Miners In El Paso Grid Clash
New Mexico Lobos seek first Border conference win as they meet favored Texas Miners in El Paso. Coach Ted Shipkey brings 28 Lobos with Owen Price and Charles Dean keying high scoring and passing, while Miners hope to extend a sweltering memory from two years ago.
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New Mexico University Lobos
Texas Miners
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Owen Price
Charles Dean
Lobo
New Mexicans
Ted Shipkey
Lobos
New Mexico University
Caver O'Jibway
Wilson V. Bogren
G. Cotton Sheyka
Dean McIntyre
Mares
Monfort
R. Cotton
Spitzer
Salcedo -O
Plane crashes but test pilot safe during dive in Buffalo
Lieut. Robert M. Stanley, Bell Aircraft chief test pilot, sent a production Air Cobra into a power dive after a wheels jammed in folding position. He bailed out at 7000 feet over a farm, landing unharmed with only a scraped knee as the aircraft buried itself in a woodlot near Buffalo airport.
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Dexter Girl Wins at Abilene College
Ethelyn MecVicker daughter of D McVicker of Dexter has been elected secretary of the business administration club at Abilene Christian college The organization for students majoring in Business Administration has operated on campus for four years with about 50 members and is one of the most active groups on campus.
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D. McVicker
Dexter
Abilene Christian College
Lobo Freshmen Rally To 25-7 Win Over Miners
New Mexico Lobos freshmen, led by Ed Kline of Clovis, toppled Texas Mines Yearlings 25-7 in Albuquerque. Kline sealed the victory with a 95 yard kickoff return after snagging a Mucker pass late, as the Lobos built leads in the second, third and final periods.
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New Mexico University Lobos
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Sports Briefs Show A Classic Mix Of Proposals And Pitches
In New York, reports note Stanford hired Clark Shaughnessy amid surprise by observers. Syracuse fans back the Orange against Cornell today, seeking more than 21 points. Des Moines businessmen allegedly offered Billy Conn $20,000 to fight Lee Savold last summer, but nothing came of it. Demaret and Lawson Little announce a 72 hole match at Houston's home course, with Demaret claiming a 68 potential and a four round 65 67 67 65 showing.
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San Francisco
Stanford
Clark Shaughnessy
Syracuse
Cornell
Des Moines
Billy Conn
Lee Savold
Demaret
Lawson Little
Jimmy
Houston
Balloon pinning snapshot after Clemson routs Wake Forest
After Clemson defeated Wake Forest coach Frank Howard gathered the team and burst a red balloon with a pin. He declared we are here now and warned that South Carolina could beat them, signaling a tense moment and rivalry pressure.
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Wake Forest
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South Carolina
Irreverent Gridiron Notes Highlight Coaching and Records
Rah Rah Notes recounts Iowa players avoiding Gold Shirts after last year’s Michigan loss. Dick Harlow praises Michigan’s Evashevski as the greatest blocking back he has seen. Rey Buffalo of Tulsa kicks the Valley’s lone field goal to date. Nebraska has played three 137 games in a row.
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Nebraska
Daily Knock: To Yawkey over Colonels ownership sting
Victor O Jones notes Boston Globe lampoon criticizing Tom Yawkey for not buying out Donie Bush and Frank McKinney's stake in the Louisville Colonels while Pee Wee Reese remained tied to the club. The piece reflects baseball business friction and player ownership dynamics.
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Boston Evening Globe
Daily Knock
Tom Yawkey
Donie Bush
Frank McKinney
Louisville Colonels
Pee Wee Reese
Steelers Players React To Missouri Pitt Clash
Pittsburgh Steelers players commented on the Missouri versus Pitt game noting Paul Christman appeared off guard on defense. Gustavus Adolphus press agent credits Preston Johnston for a 92 yard punt and highlights Lyle Eastling who matched the feat against St Norbert’s a week earlier.
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Pitt
Paul Christman
Gustavus Adolphus
Preston Johnston
Lyle Eastling
St. Norbert’s
Believe It Or Not Golfer Griffins Lost Ball Found In Cup
Detroit golfer Joe Griffin spent ten minutes searching for his ball then a partner located it in the cup. The odd scene drew laughs as the ball was recovered during play.
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Joe Griffin
Detroit
Harris May Manage Cleveland Club
Washington reports that Bucky Harris may become manager of the Cleveland Indians if Clark Griffith loses his Washington Senators post. Harris, fishing off Cape Hatteras, is said to favor a three year contract. Griffith notes Cleveland has talked to Harris but signals no definite decision yet.
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Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Bucky Harris
Cleveland Indians
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Bucky
Cape Hatteras, N. C
Cadetttes Club Luncheons Highlight West Texas Leaders
Monthly luncheons feature prominent West Texas business men as guest speakers. Leon Reese serves as president for the year, a senior at Abilene. Ethelyn McVicker of Dexter is pledged by the Cadettes, a girls social club at Abilene Christian College. The group, social in nature, holds weekly meetings, picnics, outings, and two formal banquets annually. New members are selected by unanimous vote after several weeks of pledgeship.
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Abilene
Ethelyn McVicker
Dexter
Cadettes
Abilene Christian College
West Texas Fair Weather Outlook Tonight and Sunday
A fair weather pattern moves across West Texas with scattered high cloudiness tonight and Sunday. Temperatures rise slightly, bringing milder air to central and southern portions as the weekend progresses.
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Winter car service with ZEREX by DuPont in Roswell
Roswell Auto Co advertises ZEREX antifreeze made by DuPont for winter use. The 10-8tfc listing highlights long lasting protection and urges customers to prepare their vehicles for cold months.
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Roswell Auto CO
Agricultural program recommendations for Chaves County plan
The document details crop diversification targets for 1941, proposing cotton 40 percent, legumes 30 percent, and small grains 30 percent, updates last year’s 50 25 25 split, calls for a New Mexico A and M branch station in Pegs Valley, and urges cotton insect control research, county field plots, market development for alfalfa seed, angular leaf spot study, and weed law sharing with other states. It also outlines water use reporting, certified cotton seed disease checks, range and well distance rules, continued 4 H beef calf work, screw worm control, and a cotton mattress project via Extension, AAA, and Federal Surplus. A winter planning period is suggested due to October November constraints.
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Pole Sitter Drenched By Hose In Hollywood Stunt
Hollywood October 19 a blonde held a hose aimed at actor Phil Monte who perched on a carpeted 20 foot pole outside a theater showing The Thief of Bagdad. Monte refused to descend until a producer offered work. Bea Allen supplied the water ending the stunt after two hours.
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Alexander Korda
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Broncos Ready For Key Silver City Clash In NM Conference Race
The Broncos meet the New Mexico State Teachers College Mustangs in Silver City tonight in a pivotal NM Conference showdown. Both teams are undefeated in league play and seek an edge toward the title as veteran Mustangs aim to avenge recent field goal losses to the Cadets. A 32 man cadet squad travels by bus with Major R. R. Brown athletic director Capt. Godfrey head coach Lt. Vaughan backfield coach.
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Lyons
Raber
Hooks
Dufek
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Elliott
Klingsmith
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Bond
Fowler
Roney
Carr
Plainview Polo Club to Meet Cadets on Sunday
The Plainview Texas Polo Club faces the N M M I cadets at the Institute field at 2 PM Sunday in a tight contest. The match was moved from today due to Plainview horse transport issues and the academy avoids back to back pony play. Last spring Cadets beat Plainview 4 to 3 in extra time at Plainview.
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Tennis Star Dies in Auto Accident
Robert Carrothers an 18 year old UC Southern California student and 1940 national junior boys champion died in an automobile crash near San Diego after a tire blew out his car. He suffered a skull fracture and crushed chest while traveling from Los Angeles to Coronado with three friends.
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Calif
Robert Carrothers
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
Coronado
John S. Ross
Carruthers
Warren Beman
Conn Defeats McCoy in Decisive Fight to Near Louis Bout
Billy Conn, world light heavyweight champion, defeated Al McCoy in a ten round non title bout in Boston. Conn weighed 172 3/4 pounds to McCoy's 181 1/2 and, after early difficulties, wore down the Boston contender with a strong finish. Conn remains undefeated since entering the heavyweight ranks and now eyes a possible fight with Joe Louis.
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Billy Conn
Joe Louis
Pittsburgh
al McCoy
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Weather Forecast for Four States Varies by Region
New Mexico and Arizona expect generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. Colorado remains fair with the same pattern, though frost is likely in the west and south portions tonight.
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Institute Colts Lose To Tucumcari
The N. M. M. S. Colts fell 13 to 6 at Tucumcari as the Rattlers wore gold jerseys and used a similar ball causing confusion. Tucumcari scored twice in the first quarter, then no further points while Colt Anderson sprinted 60 yards for the lone score in the fourth. The Colts next host Portales after a bye week.
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Coyotes Open Rivalry With Santa Fe Demons Today
The Coyotes are to play the Santa Fe high school Demons at Santa Fe this afternoon at two. They will return to Roswell tonight after coach Corn took a squad of 22 players departing yesterday morning. The trip includes players Coleman Crocker Joyce Curiee Wishard Keller Dennis English Cobean Brenneman and many others such as Graves Melendez Shaw McCarter Powers Ayalla Malone Kelly DeShurley O'Meara and Bob Hall.
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Santa Fe High School Demons
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Roswell
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Wishard
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Cobean
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Melendez
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DeShurley
O’meara
Bob Hall
Boxing Night Set At Lake Arthur Carnival
Lake Arthur high school will host boxing next Tuesday night October 22 featuring Hope Artesia and Lake Arthur schools with 25 or 30 rounds. A feature match pits Johnny Nihart of Lake Arthur against Lexon Garrett of Roswell, announced by principal John R. Moore.
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Artesia
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Roswell
Nationwide grid slate features Tennessee Alabama clash
Football today centers on sectional battles with many top games across leagues. The Southeastern Conference pits Tennessee against Alabama, a rivalry usually shaping bowl bids, while Mississippi looms as a title threat with a tough game vs Duquesne. Other major showdowns include Michigan vs Illinois or Ohio State vs Minnesota, Texas A&M vs Texas Christian, Texas vs Arkansas, Stanford vs Washington State, and Cornell vs Syracuse.
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Bob Zuppke
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Texas Aggies
Texas Christian
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Horned Frogs
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Texas
Arkansas
Pacific Coast
Clark Shaughnessy
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Syracuse
North Carolina State
North Carolina University
Georgia Tech
Vanderbilt
Wisconsin
Yale
Dartmouth
Harvard Army
Ford Reconditioned Motors Priced With Mail Order at Roswell Co
Ford reconditioned motors are offered at Roswell Auto Company at competitive prices with mail order motors. The listing emphasizes value for customers seeking economical replacements.
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Ford
Roswell
Ms Triumph Over Colorado Mines Sparks Campus Prank
Colorado Springs reports a homecoming game disruption as visitors from Washington DC were shaved and branded with a large M in silver nitrate on the Mines campus in Golden Kent after a large M was burned on the football turf.
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Colo
Colorado College
Colorado Mines
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Golden Kent
Boston Wool Market Sees Active Week and Higher Prices
The Boston wool market stayed robust on spot wools in the past week with prices stronger than the prior period. Auction prices for western grown wools stored west matched advance spot prices, with graded combing bright fleece wools at 41-44 cents for fine Delaine, 44-45 cents for half bloods, and 44-47 cents for three-eighths and quarter bloods.
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