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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1939

Page

6

Teachers sending band and rooters to Roswell

New Mexico State Teachers College Mustangs rely on their band and crowd to back a key New Mexico Conference title game against the Broncos. A win would crown the Mustangs sole champions. last year's tie ended a five-year Broncos run. The clash features noted backs Chintis and St John, wing men Willis and Rancher, and tackle Clark. The game at the Institute field starts 2 30 p m.

New Mexico State Teachers College Mustangs Broncos New Mexico Institute Mustangs Silver City Panhandle Aggies New Mexico Normal University Cowboys Chintis St. John Gamblin Willis Rancher Clark

Jumble In Texas Hi Football

More than 30 Texas conference games this week will clarify the football standings. Several undefeated teams face key district clashes including San Angelo versus Sweetwater and Corsicana versus Waco. Others like Electra North Dallas South Park Austin and McAllen have upset possibilities amid intersectional contests with Roswell Hugo and Paris.

Dallas Tex San Angelo Sweetwater Corsicana Waco United Electra Vernon el Paso High Ysleta Gainsville Greenville North Dallas Woodrow W‘leen Breckenridge Ranger Livingston Galveston South Fork Beaumont Port Arthur Austin Jefferson San Antonio McAllen Harlingen South Park Roswell N. M

World Series expansion eyed by MacPhail for interleague games

New York Oct 26 startles readers as Leland Stanford MacPhail proposes interleague play beyond two clubs. He suggests all eight teams meet across divisions to decide supremacy each season. Opinions vary. Clark Griffith calls it nuts while leaders like William Harridge and Ford Frick defer to owners.

New York Brooklyn Leland Stanford MacPhail Red-Head MacPhail Cincinnati Clark Griffith Washington Senators William Marridge Ford Frick Warren Giles Cincinnati Reds Ed Barrow Yankees August Hermann Reds

Colts Play Tucumcari Here Saturday

The New Mexico Military Institute Colts will meet the Tucumcari high school Rattlers on the Institute field Saturday morning at ten o'clock. The Institute Juniors are idle this week.

New Mexico Military Institute Colts Tucumcari High School Rattlers Institute Field Institute

Buckeye Fans Rally Behind Surprising Ohio State

Ohio State, after overcoming early season doubts, now sees a surge of fan support as the Buckeyes prepare for a pivotal clash with Cornell. Fans recall wins over Missouri, Northwestern, and a 23 to 20 upset of Minnesota that silenced critics and boosted championship hopes.

Columbus Ohio State Ohio Minnesota Bucks Cornell Francis A. Schmidt Buckeye Missouri Northwestern Wolves Schmidt Jeve Andrako

Championship volleyball games set for Friday at the Institute

The Na tional League volleyball champion A Troop will face the American League winner in a 3 game series for the regimental title tomorrow afternoon. K Troop appears favored to win the American League and could clinch by defeating U Troop this afternoon. Cap tain Kelly leads volleyball. Captain Seago oversees athletics. basketball starts next week under Captains Gratton and Morrison.

Captin Kelly Institute Gratton Morrison Seago

Woolf Switches to Charledon in Pimlico Special

Racing notes report jockey Geo Woolf will ride Charledon in the Pimlico special instead of Kayak II. Johnny Adams is likely to ride Kayak II. Woolf apparently has no contract to ride for Charles S. Howard, contrary to turf chatter.

Associated Press Geo. Woolf Charles S. Howard Pimlico Woolf Mighty Charledon Jceockey Johnny Adams Howard

Bimelech Sails to Narragansett for New England Futurity

E. R. Bradley's two year old colt Bimelech ships to Narragansett to race Saturday in the $25,000 added New England Futurity.

E. R. Bradley Bimelech Sensation Narragansett New England

Coast promoters threaten to sue if Louis cancels dates

Coast promoters threaten to go to court if Joe Louis cancels exhibition dates. Brooklyn merchants award Long Island University a trophy for beating Brooklyn College to claim the Brooklyn conference championship. Frank McCormick of the Reds has come in for the winter.

New York Coast Joe Louis New York U Mal Stevens D.maggio Brooklyn Merchants Long Island U. A Brooklyn College Brooklyn Frank McCormick The Reds

Chicago football turmoil and bantamweight champ pay news

Russell Chappell notes Chicago football questions as the team shifts, Sixto Escobar resigns as bantamweight champion valued at $50,000, rumors claim Oklahoma star Jack Jacobs lied about a 1931 high school graduation, Parnetto high school gridmen kneel before games, Bob McLeod denies refusing to play with the Dodgers over Dartmouth pals, and Boston bids $125,000 for the Pittsburgh franchise.

Sixto Escobar Jack Jacobs Oklahoma Parnetto Bob McLeod Dodgers Dartmouth Boston Redskins Pittsburgh

State of Things hits a windy schedule for ASU and rivals

Nevada absorbs recent losses as Arizona State San Jose State and Fresno State post wins. Coach Jimmy Aiken refines rebel yells and secession formations while Chico State and Colorado State loom next.

Nevada Arizona State San Jose State Fresno State Chico State Colorado State Jimmy Aiken

Mail Box query on Yankees move to UT for football season

A reader asks if the New York Yankees have moved in at the University of Tennessee for the football season. Arthur Gurley is noted as the contributor in a Spartan brief.

New York Yankees University of Tennessee Arthur Gurley Spartanbitte

Apology to Readers After Rice Advice Bets

A measured note addresses followers who took heed of rice betting guidance and now seeks to acknowledge the awaited outcome. The writer expresses remorse for any misguidance and asks readers to consider caution in future wagers.

MacGillivray Named One Of Best Backs In Nation

ALBUQUERQUE October 26 One of the best backs in the nation today is Far Southwest fans view of New Mexico quarterback Finlay MacGillivray The 160 pounder outplayed the Texas Tech line at Lubbock last week gaining 108 yards on 10 plays and scoring the Lobos only TD He also passed six of ten for 50 yards and caught two passes for 23 and 30 yards MacGillivray a Santa Fe native is hailed as successor to Big Bill Dwyer and Eddie Miller

Albuquerque N. M Little Finlay MacGillivray New Mexico Texas Tech Lubbock Lobos MacGillivray Santa Fe Big Bill Dwyer Eddie Miller Aggie Flash New York Giants

Raton High Tigers Roll Past Walsenburg 46 0

Raton New Mexico October 26. The Tigers of Raton High School extended their winning streak to seven with a dominant 46 to 0 victory over Walsenburg Colorado. The hosts held the ball near their own 30 yard line but could not score. Exuberant students celebrated the romp while locals noted the lopsided scoreline.

Raton N. M Ho Hum Raton High School Tigers Tigers Walsenburg Colo Semel Tiger

New Mexico Officials Attend Frisco Trade Conference

Four New Mexico officials joined the interstate trade barriers conference in San Francisco on October 26. Hiram M. Dow Roswell spoke on oil problems. Also present were Gail Carter, sales tax director, engineer Tom McClure, and Tom W. Neal, former director of the state legislative reference bureau.

San Francisco New Mexico Hiram M. Dow Roswell Interstate Oil Compact Commission Gail Carter Tom McClure Tom W. Neal State Legislative Reference Bureau

Barney Hall Moves to P V Grocery Town Notice

Barney Hall formerly of Craig Grocery and Market has purchased and moved to the P V Grocery. He welcomes all old customers as well as new ones.

Barney Hall Craig Grocery and Market P. V. Grocery Mr. Hall

Lobos face hard Friday clash after Tech loss

New Mexico Lobos, 19 7 losers to Texas Tech, prepare for Border Conference game Friday night against Flagstaff Teachers in Albuquerque. Coach Ted Shipkey expects a tough schedule ahead with Tempe Arizona New Mexico State and Colorado State looming. Players face injuries and lineup changes as Monfort and MacGillivray may start together with Monfort shifted to right halfback.

Albuquerque N. M Texas Tech New Mexico Lobos Flagstaff Tempe Arizona New Mexico State Colorado State Tech Lubrock Wolf Pack Red Raiders Ted Shipkey Ward Lobos Claude Sanders Howard Cross Eugene Snook Shipkey Avery Monfort Finlay MacGillivray Monfort John Luks Bill Dodd Jack Henley MacGillivray Cliff Hollieman Holloman

Palace Cleaners sweep in three games vs Montgomery Ward

Palace Cleaners completed a three game sweep over Montgomery Ward last night, narrowly winning the second game by one pin. Owens led Palace with a 507 series and a 180 individual high.

Palace Cleaners Montgomery Ward Owens Palace Cleaners Whitmore Arnold Cobean Sullins Lair En —Ree Montgomery Ward Halter Johnson Wintson Rosell

Night Baseball For New York Giants

New York Giants plan a full schedule of night games at the Polo Grounds and on the road next season despite manager Bill Terry earlier opposing night play. An official announcement is due in about a week as the Giants join Brooklyn and others in embracing lights for 1940.

New York Bill Terry New York Giants Polo Grounds Giants Terry Yankee Stadium Brooklyn Ebbets Field Yankees Ed Barrow

Texas Tech to Pittsburgh to play Duquesne

The revived Texas Miners break a three game slide with a 14 to 0 win over Wichita. they travel to Pittsburgh to face Duquesne while Arizona State meets Texas Tech in border conference play. Tempe guards Sanserino and Riggs spark a 7 to 90 win over New Mexico Aggies prompting Saxon to adjust the Miner line for Saturday.

Associated Press Texas Miners Wichita University Arizona Trail Arizona State of Tempe New Mexico University Pittsburgh Duquesne Texas Tech Red Raiders Arizona University Wildcats Milwaukee Marquette Mack Saxon Harry Phillips Tempe New Mexico Aggies al Sanserino Rusty Riggs Saxon Arizona Texans Tech Mexico Lobos Albuquerque Flagstaff Ted Shipkey Tech Aggies Oklahoma Aggies Stillwater

Coyotes Head To Austin For Friday Football Game

Coyotes depart by bus at 7 tomorrow morning for the Austin high school Panthers game on El Paso field Saturday. Coach Corn announces Milton Stolaroff captain, with starter lineup and injuries noted. trip includes 19 players and a light workout tonight.

Austin High School Panthers Austin Field el Paso Corn Milton Stolaroff Austin Arthur Dekker Roney Hetr Stolaroff Joyce ¢ Whitmore House Ogle Brenneman Holloman Bryant English Hennan Nicholson Wadill John Keilley Cobean Gadberry Miller Ben Belly Curlee Ben Kelly Coyotes Panthers el Peso

Fights Last Night Across Cities With Noted Boxers

Pyone Associated Press reports action in Oakland New York and Cincinnati with Eddie Mader Harold Blackshear and Julie Kogan among fighters listed. Scores indicate outpoints and cut points in varied bouts.

Pyone Associated Press Oakland Calif Eddie Ma‘der New York Scutpointe Harold Pblackshear Monterey Andy. Heliand Durbin Cincinnati New Yore Julie Kogan Connecticut Joe Torres Puerto Rico

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Texas COLTS Tucumcari Bob Zuppke Clinois Frank Graham Corrigan Alabama-Tennessee NWN Tulane Johnny Flaychek Carl Vinciquerra Omaha Pat Comiskey England Tommy Farr Len Harvey Eddie Phillips Air Service N. M. M. S. General Athletics Russ Chappell Terre Haute Ind Chicago Raton High Dow Frisco Texas Tech Lobos Bowling City League Gloria Jean Universal Saskatoon Canada C. L. Storrs Tobos the. Bowman Bakery Ball & White Busy Bee Cafe Lannoms Gulf Oilers Ad Pt Old Quaker Ghoaker the Old Quaker CO Lawrenceburg Indiana Mery Albuaquerque Albuquersque New Mexico University State of Playstaff Mile Frize Wedan Kliew Autry Hollywood Republic FORD H.p
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