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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1965
Page
8
Leo Durocher, returning after a decade away from managing, asserts a bold rebuilding plan for the Chicago Cubs. He remains outspoken, insisting his strategy and leadership can restore the team’s competitiveness and character.
Milan and other Italian clubs recruit seven Americans as foreign players boost crowds in the new league rule era. Notable hires include Skip Toren at Simmenthal Milan and Toby Kellball at Ig nis of Varese while Durocher takes charge of the Chicago Cubs with Whitey Lockman and Fred Fitzsimmons joining his staff.
Former featherweight champ Willie Pep of Hartford defeats Ray Coleman of Phoenix in 30 seconds of the fifth round in Tucson. It marked Pep’s eighth win in a January-started comeback at age 43.
Dr. William B. Redman of Midland Michigan achieved his first ace after two decades of play, sinking a 205 yard tee shot on the seventh at the Greenbrier course in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia.
A. G Montgomery of the New Mexico Activities Association announced tentative playoff dates. Roy and Tierra Amarilla are set to meet at 2 p.m. on November 5 at Tierra Amarilla to decide the District 1C championship, with Roy from District 1C East and Tierra Amarilla from District 1C West.
District finals loom as Capitan challenges winner of St. Michael’s and Santa Fe for Class C crown. Class B semifinals date Nov. 12-13 with Bloomfield and Tularosa champions. Class A semifinals also Nov. 19-20 while finalists await Thanksgiving weekend. Santa Fe St. Michael’s and Los Alamos race for Dist. 2A. Artesia and other champions face early exits.
The Liberty Bowl shifts from Atlantic City to Memphis Memorial Stadium for a Dec 18 game. NCAA sanctioned the move to bolster a financially troubled event with hopes of a sellout crowd. Arthur J. Bergstrom indicated the committee may make the move permanent and assess future certification.
Roswell High School selects halfback Ray Hollingsworth and tackle Jerry Buchanan as Coyote Back and Lineman of the Week after a 34 13 loss to Carlsbad. Hollingsworth led rushing with long runs and returns. Buchanan praised for stout defense and holding Carlsbad to 48 yards in the first half.
New Mexico State coach Jim McGregor says the 40 game European swing will determine the team’s success this season. He notes 14 wins on the tour were hampered by weather and canceled games, with costs covered by pre arranged guarantees. Freshmen Martyn Howgill and Jorger Hansson join a tall, talented group expected to boost the Aggies.
Tony Oliva of the Minnesota Twins and Tony Kubek of the New York Yankees arrived at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester for physical examinations. Oliva undergoes a series of tests and X rays to pinpoint finger and knee troubles from last season while Kubek evaluates a left shoulder injury from an early season collision, aiming to explain his .218 batting mark.
Lubbock Texas Tech may break the school football attendance mark as ticket sales surge. Ticket manager Mildred Wright notes all box seats are sold and only a few seats remain along the west side between the 30 yard lines.
The message weighs liking Half and Halfs for rich taste versus mild flavor. The writer seeks guidance on preference between two cream blends.
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