Roswell-Rabb Hobbs thriller ends in ninth
Hobbs Sports rally in bottom of the ninth nets a 2-1 victory over Roswell Rockets. Jim Matthews bases a hit, Don Hogan misplays a ball, Jose Dominguez scores on a dropped fly, then Bob Payne delivers the go ahead single to seal the win as Wayne Goodell and Jim Grimm go the distance.
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Landy Eyes Fast Runs on American Tour
Australia world champion John Landy aims for two American appearances on a Los Angeles meet Saturday and a California event the following week. He believes ideal conditions could shave his world record time by up to two seconds, though he reports some travel and acclimation challenges in the United States.
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Speed Demons and the Tale of St. Cecelia Balls
An archival note reflects on speed and time, referencing Richard Armour and cites the St. Cecelia Society in Charleston, founded in 1762 as America’s first musical society and enduring sponsor of the St. Cecelia Balls.
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St. Cecelia
Charleston, S. C
Landy Faces Delany In Close Track Showdown
Living expenses plus two dollars and fifty cents a day set the scene as Landy prepares for a potential clash with Ron Delany of Villanova. Delany, a late starter in the field, has posted the fastest times in prior races and looms as Landy’s main challenger.
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Baseball Standout Scores and Pitching Lines
Wynn Indians 3 0 pitched shutout as Roberts Phillies Ford Yankees Pierce White Sox each earned 3 0 or 1 000 performances. Wertz Indians Mantle Yankees Jablonski Redlegs Long Pirates all listed with 5 runs. Six players tied at 2 0.
Pettes to Enter New Mexico A&M This Fall
Charley Pettes the Las Cruces all state halfback is set to join New Mexico A&M this fall to compete in both football and track. He co holds the state 100 yard dash record at 9.8 seconds and is a top broad jumper who also played baseball. Aggie officials say he will major in physical education.
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Las Cruces
New Mexico A&m
Pettes
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Lady Golfers Meet at Lovington County Club
The Ladies Golf Association held its monthly business meeting Tuesday at Lovington County Club with Mrs. M. C. Scott presiding. Minutes were read by secretary Mrs. Marie Neely and a finances report was given. Attendees included Ruby Crocker, Laura Ward, Lou Morgan, Gail Sumruld, Pat Freeman, Grace Carson, Jay Carney, Virginia Holley, and Louise Ballard. Seven ladies played golf after the meeting.
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Laura Ward
Lou Morgan
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Virginia Holley
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Slowest Derby in History Marks 1891 Kentucky Race
May 13 1891 Churchill Downs saw only four starters in the 17th Kentucky Derby. Kingman ridden by Isaac Murphy won in 2 minutes 1.524 seconds over a mile and a half, the slowest Derby on record earning Dudley Allen about 4500 dollars and making Murphy the era’s third Derby winner.
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Final account hearing in Barnes estate in Lea County
Jesse F. Barnes as administrator has filed his final account and report for Bertram B. Barnes deceased. A hearing to approve the final report and determine heirship, ownership, and distribution will be held June 24, 1956 at 10:00 AM in the Probate Judge's office Lovington New Mexico. Objections should be entered at the stated time and place.
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New Mexico
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Robert C. Dow
Ohio State Lantern Urges Paid Football Players
The Ohio State Lantern editorial calls for making college football professional and paying players. It accuses Ohio State of Big Ten charges including payments for nonwork and coach gift loans, and urges a conference-wide probe of other schools.
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Texan Aggies Barred From NCAA Events
The NCAA has barred Texas A&M from NCAA events for more than a year, effective until May 14, 1957. The restriction covers football bowl games, the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Drake Relays, though conference play remains allowed. Violations involved payments to athletes, with Kansas and Mississippi College also placed on one year probation.
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Texas Tech Day Observed May 12 In Hobbs
Members of the Texas Tech Ex-Student Association will observe Annual Tech Day on May 12 at 6 30 p m at the New Mexico Electric Service Company park 221 E Durham Hobbs Ex students in Lovington should contact Mrs Johnnie Crowder at 6 3541 Those in Hobbs may call Jacque Stoltz at 3 4466
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Texas Tech
Lifi'e Leaguers Begin Workouts At Tryouts
Little League practice opened with about 120 newcomers aged 9 to 12. Twenty boys per manager, round robin play, and a player auction are planned. Daily sessions start 4 p.m. on diamonds west of the high school. League seeks farm team sponsors and managers to run teams.
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Diamonds
High Schools Adopt 12-Foot Lane For Basketball
The New Mexico High School Activities Association reports member schools voted 76 to 26 to adopt 12-foot lanes next season. The rule aims to reduce tall players’ advantage by pushing them back from the basket during free throws and requires floor markings updates.
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New Mexico High School Activities Association
Association
Mississippi Produces Oil From 106 Fields Across 29 Counties
Mississippi yields about 100000 barrels of oil daily from 106 fields spread through 29 counties, highlighting state energy capacity and geographic spread of production.
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Mississippi
De Molays to Initiate Lovington Chapter Saturday
The Artesia Chapter of the Order of DeMolay will initiate the Lovington Chapter Saturday morning at 10 o clock in the Masonic Hall All Masons invited to the initiation A 12 to 2 dinner follows for Artesia and Lovington DeMolay boys and Masons The Artesia Chapter will install Lovington Chapter officers at 2 PM The public is invited to the installation The DeMolay is a youth organization sponsored by Masons.
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Order of Demolay
Lovington
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Lovington Demolay
Masons
Oil use mirrors Louisiana oil reserves in scale
Last year Americans consumed 2.8 billion barrels of oil, a volume equal to the present proved crude oil reserves of the entire state of Louisiana. The comparison highlights the vast national energy draw and the size of Louisiana’s petroleum holdings.
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