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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1939

Page

7

Inter sectional grid game set for Roswell Saturday

The only intersectional junior college football game of the season features New Mexico Military Institute Broncos hosting Wentworth Military Academy Red Dragons of Lexington Missouri. The series stands 2 0 in favor of NM I the Red Dragons seek to upend the Broncos in Roswell as the class of the Missouri junior college conference comes to town.

United States New Mexico Military Institute Broncos Wentworth Military Academy Red Dragons Lexington New Mexico Missouri Broncos Roswell Institute Wentworth

Barracks Briefs Hint of Winter and Winter Sports

The piece notes chilly mornings and evenings as cadets prepare to showcase efforts in intramural swimming and basketball with boxing and wrestling slated later. It highlights Hueter’s team versus K Troop, mentions new talent in the rab bits, Halloween mischief, and signs of winter, including a Mackinaw and upcoming ice skating.

Rev Hueters Polly-Wogs Hueter Coopers Zinn Cliff Kromauer Monk Jewell

Ball and White set three bowling league records

Ball and White swept Montgomery Ward last night as three new league records were established. H. H. Red Ball rolled 212 for a single game and a 607 series while guiding Ball and White to a 2449 total pins, topping previous marks.

Ball White Montgomery Ward H. H Red

Coaches Divide On High School Rules Vote

In Albuquerque area a 3 to 1 majority of high school coaches oppose proposed changes to eligibility rules in a referendum. The plan would void the eight semester rule and lower the age limit below 19. Critics fear loss of stars and hardship for Indian and smaller players. one advocate argues players average 17 years and would be unaffected.

Albuquerque New Mexico Babe "Parenti St. Mary’s Louis Hernandez Menaul Jim Jones Albuquerque High School New Mexico High School Athletic Association Board of Control Parenti Jones Hernandez Menaul Boys Wilson

Three Chicago Drivers Safe After Leap Accident

In Chicago three motorists Lee 28 Carl Larson 30 and Michael Hojnacki 52 escaped serious harm when their car struck the stone base upon landing from a record leap. The trio reported minor injuries and were attended at the scene.

Chicago Rndl Lee Carl Larson Michael Hojnacki

Warbling Marble Tops Coast Notes on Football and Fights

Alice Marble sings on the coast as an Eastern writer praises North Carolina as a strong football team. Joe Jacobs shifts from gimmick charges to similar counter moves. Nebraska reportedly declines a bowl bid if offered. Matty Herbert enters Bridgeport as a prempter. The Illinois commission asks the NBA to order Al Hostak to fight Ceferins Garcia within 60 days.

New York Alice Marble North Carolina Joe Jacobs Nebraska Matty Herbert Bridgeport Illinois Commission N.B.A al Hostak Ceferins Garcia

Local players praised at Davis Elkins Holy Cross Nebraska

Little Brother Dept Marshall Goldberg's son Bill earns rave notices at Davis Elkins while Joe Osmanski shines at Holy Cross. Mike Francis at Nebraska and his former All-America brother Sam are noted as rising talents in the program.

Marshall Goldberg Bill Davis Elkins Joe Osmanski Holy Cross Mike Francis Nebraska Bud Sam

Southern coaches hail Neely Clemson coaching masterclass

Dr. Roland Logan, Army trainer, has taped athletes incl George Washington U Pitt and the Boston Red Sox for about seven miles in seven years. Frankie Strafaci sells cars to fund golf focus, gained 15 pounds and now hits the ball a mile. Joe McCarthy and Mrs McCarthy arrive after a Quebec trip.

Roland Logan Army George Washington U. Pitt Boston Red Sox Frankie Strafaci Jess Neely Clemson Joe McCarthy Mrs. McCarthy Quebec

This Week's Candidates for All-America Team

Nick Drakos Cornell tackle Bob Kel logg Tulane back and Jack Crain Texas U's sophomore back are named as leading contenders this week for national honors in college football.

Nick Drakos Cornell Bob Kellogg Tulane Jack Crain Texas U’s

Manhattan plans football shift with Holy Cross and Dzror commits

The city of Manhattan signals a football transition by announcing commitments with Holy Cross and Dzror in Washington. Stafford Kansas, with a 2000 population, reports average game crowds above 3000. Opening board shows several college matchups with favored teams.

Manhattan Holy Cross D Zror Stafford Kans Duke Georgia Tech Southern Methodist Texas Ohio State Indiana Alabama Kentucky Dartmouth Yale Tennessee Louisiana State Southern California Oregon State Michigan Cornell Illinois Columbia

Bowl game promoters urge keeping New Year's Day on February 1

Pro Bowl organizers in Curmerland fear delaying Newear's Day to February 1 could shorten the window after Christmas before the first of the year. Gene Gunnine reports the proposal may affect scheduling and promoter plans.

Gene Gunnine Curmerland

Mail Box: Giants to play night baseball next year

Stanley Ciuchta of Shelton Connecticut predicts the Giants will schedule night games next season to navigate a tough cellar position.

Giants Stanley Ciuchta Shelton Conn

Cemetery fence on Foster Avenue and river leap

A brief item notes a person leaping a 60 foot distance from a cemetery fence on Foster Avenue then hurdling the Chicago river.

Foster Avenue Chicago

Adlerika Clears Pimples and Improves Complexion

Verna S says her skin healed after Adlerika use. She notes pimples and blemishes disappear and the skin becomes smooth and healthy glowing. Adlerika aids bowel cleansing and relieves temporary constipation that worsens complexion. Owl Drug Co Dexter by Wilcox Drug Roswell Drug.

Verna S Owl Drug Co Dexter Wilcox Drug Roswell Drug

Coyotes Clash With Old Rival Bulldogs Friday Night

Roswell Coyotes host Albuquerque Bulldogs in a Friday night clash at de Bremond Field. Roswell, favored on season records, seeks to maintain an undefeated state run, while Albuquerque aims to spoil the Coyotes’ streak. Roswell end Paul House is improved but unlikely to play due to a back bruise.

Roswell High School Coyotes Albuquerque High Bulldogs de Bremond Field Coyotes Bulldogs Roswell Poe Corn Austin High Panthers Amarillo Sandies Paul House el Paso Albuquerque Raton Las Cruces New Mexico Carlsbad St. Mary’s

Illinois bars Joe Jacobs and fighters

Illinois boxing rings were closed to fight managers Nate Lewis and Joe Jacobs and fighters Tony Galento Max Schmeling and Harry Thomas after Thomas charged the bouts with Schmeling and Galento were fixed The commission barred all involved until a full hearing and said no licenses in Illinois were held or applied for by any accused party Thomas claimed about 13700 for the two fights while Jacobs dismissed the charges in New York Joseph Jacobs declined further comment.

Chicago Ilinois Nate Lewis Joe Jacobs Tony Galento Max Schmeling Harry Thomas Illinois State Athletic Commission Thomas Schmeling Galento Eagle Bend Minn New York Philadelphia Chicagoe Tribune Dluy Lewis Jacobs the Tribune Athletic Commission John E. Cassidy Henry Horner John A. Fhelan State Doxing Commission Jacks

Hammering Henry Is Easy Winner

Hammering Henry Armstrong, the 26 year old welterweight champion, won by technical knockout over Bobby Pacho in Denver. Referee Jack Bloom stopped the bout after a minute and a half of the fourth round as Pacho, unable to continue, faced defeat in Colorado's first championship prize in 23 years.

Denver Hammering Henry Armstrong Bobby Pacho Los Angeles Colorado Jack Bloom Pacho

Arm strong eyes busy schedule ahead after four fights in four weeks

Armstrong plans more bouts as he heads east to prepare for another fight on December 1 with Lou Ambers, who captured the lightweight crown from Henry last summer. Henry says poetry writing is his first love but pursues it only in fits, while focusing on staying in shape through frequent combat.

Armstrong Anther Lou Ambers Henry

Good Prospects For Big Game Hunters

Santa Fe New Mexico reports very good outlook for the big game season opening Wednesday. Deer and other game are in good condition despite dry weather. Catron county closes squirrel hunting due to bubonic plague, and turkey tags are issued for the first time.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico Elliott Barker Catron County Game Department Barker Warne

Lake Arthur News Highlights Parties and Local Happenings

The senior class hosted a Halloween party at the Lake Arthur gym with games and refreshments. A long list of visits, medical procedures, and community notes follow, including tonsil removals, doctors visiting homes, hunting activity, and local improvements such as Lane Drug Store upgrades and new school instruments and mirrors.

Hallowe’en Dorothy Fay Wels Artesia Dorothy Cummings Themas

Roswell High Offers Adult Spanish Class This Week

A Spanish class will be organized at Roswell High School on Wednesday night as part of the city school board adult education program. Last night a business English class was organized but enrollment was insufficient for a biology course. Other courses were organized last week with classes meeting Monday and Wednesday nights.

Roswell High School City School Board

Tennessee U is Voted Top Grid Favorite

The Tennessee Volunteers retain the No 1 spot in the AP rankings with 67 first place votes and 1120 points, edging Michigan and Cornell. Michigan led in first-place votes with 20, while Cornell jumped to third after a strong win over Ohio State. Notre Dame and Texas A&M follow, with Oklahoma and Southern California in the top ten as the voting narrowed to 25 teams.

Strausbaugh Ohio State Cornell Columbus Buckeyes New York Bob Neyland Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee Pwerhouse Today Associated Press Alabama Vols Michigan Cornel Notre Dame Texas A. and Oklahoma Southern California Tulane North Carolina Nebraska Duke Duquesene Ohios State Kentucky Southern Ai" Ij Locuisiana State Clemsn Aisa Santa Clara Mineecta Holy Cross Dartmouth California Louisiana State Irojens Oregon State Illinois Iowa State

Harmon Asserts He Equals Red Grange In Illini Tilt

CHICAGO October 31 sensational Tom Harmon is hailed as a top back but arguments arise over equaling Red Grange. Illinois and Michigan meet in Champaign with Harmon poised to duel the Illini as Grange’s earlier heroics loom. Crisler lauds Harmon’s all around play while notes of personal disclaimer end the piece.

Chicago Tom Harmon Harold Red) Grange University of Ilinois Midwest Illini Grange Illinois Michigan Champaign Harmon Tcoveendown Gary Inée Iowa Wolverines Fritz Crisler Tom Red Grange Herb Jsetting Minnesota Star Crisler

Governor Miles Extends Capitol Closed For Funeral Services

Santa Fe New Mexico October 30. Expressing sorrow at the death of Mrs Alfredo Ortiz wife of Santa Fe mayor Governor Miles announced that the capitol building will remain closed Tuesday until 10 a.m. during the funeral services.

Santa FE. N. M Alfredo Ortiz Santa Fe Miles Capitol

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