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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1956
Page
4
Hobbs Sports stay 1 1/2 games ahead in the Southwestern League standings after a rain postponement forced a schedule shift. They won 3-2 in one inning over the Runnels Westerners as Midland Indians and other league clubs played.
United Press notes Play Tennis Week as United States lawn tennis association marks 75 years with a $50 000 publicity plan. Christine White chosen as Miss Tennis stirs limited impact while clinics for youths rise as a practical step. Amateur officials clash with pros over open tours and modernization.
Mrs. Bill Medders reported a bear in her yard miles west of Mountainair. State Police and Game and Fish officer Humphries advised crowds about safety as the bear retreated into a cedar bush after officers arrived.
Joe Willis former Espanola High School football coach has been named to the Carlsbad coaching staff. He succeeds Wilson Knapp who resigned to become head football coach at Lovington.
The Oklahoma City Indians, last place in the Texas League, defeated Shreveport 7 to 4 in game one and 6 to 4 in game two. Fort Worth led Houston by two games after a 9 to 2 win over San Antonio, while Austin moved to sixth with a 12 to 5 win over Dallas. Tulsa trailed Houston 4 to 3 as Oklahoma City closed to 10 games from first.
J Franklin Baker known as Home Run Baker says Mickey Mantle is destined to surpass Babe Ruth’s single season home run mark of 60. Baker, interviewed by Oscar Fraley, cites Mantle’s current pace and health as key factors, noting records are made to be broken.
Financial protection relies on proper insurance coverage. This message urges contacting t-Jay at 4576 to learn the facts about securing adequate insurance and safeguarding assets and future security.
Major League standings note a rainout between Milwaukee and Brooklyn. No game played, postponement pending schedule. Weather disrupted the Tuesday matchup, leaving teams idle and no changes to win totals or divisions.
Legal notice announces a public sale to satisfy judgments in a district court case W H Brady Marie Brady and Clowe Cowan Inc vs Hoovers. It specifies liens on Lots 20-24 and 25-26 in Block 13 South Eunice Addition, excluded minerals, sale set for July 12 1956 at 10 AM in Hobbs New Mexico with Special Master John Quinn.
The state of New Mexico to J N Thomson Mrs J N Thomson M E Thomson N B Fields Mrs N B Fields and all unknown claimants. J C Head sues to quiet fee simple title to Lot 8 Block 37 Original Town of Hobbs Lea County NM excluding minerals. L George Schubert is attorney. entry of appearance by July 14 1956. default judgment possible.
Mettie Jordan named executrix of the Samuel Preston Jordan estate by Lea County New Mexico Probate Court on May 8 1956. Creditors must file claims per law. Attorney L George Schubert Hobbs NM represents the executrix. Publication dates May 11 18 25 and June 1 1956.
American Machine and Foundry Co. will take over the former Odenbach Shipbuilding Co. plant in Greece, New York, to manufacture guided missile handling and launching systems for the Air Force. The initial order is 11 million dollars, with potential substantial expansion, marking AMF’s first major step in a new missile ground support program.
The list shows top hitters by percentage for 75 at bats with players from the National League including Long and Repulski, with Moon and Walls also noted. In the American League Mantle leads with .398, followed by Maxwell .375 and Vernon .366, with Berra and Kuenn near the top.
In a compact matchup, Mickey Mantle led the Yankees past opponents as solid pitching and timely hits delivered a decisive win. The Pirates, Cardinals, Athletics, and other clubs saw standout moments from their rosters, but Mantle’s performance defined the day.
Lawrence leads with 5-0 record at 1.000. Ford tops Yankees at 6-1 while Lemon of Indians is 6-1 .857. Brewer of Red Sox sits 5-1 .833 and Pierce of White Sox 4-1 .800 in the latest league tallies.
Pueblo beat Albuquerque 7 to 5 while Lincoln defeated Topeka 6 to 4. Des Moines led 6 to 6 against Sioux City 4 to 0. Colorado Springs at Amarillo postponed by rain.
Oklahoma City 7 Shreveport 6 Fort Worth 9 San Antonio 2 Houston 4 Tulsa 3 Houston 12 Dallas 5 are listed in a compact score snippet with multiple city teams and results. The fragment suggests a roundup of late scores across several cities without context.
San Angelo defeated Carlsbad 12 to 4 while Midland beat El Paso 7 to 6. Hobbs at Ballinger was postponed by rain. Pampa at Roswell and Plainview at Clovis were also postponed due to rain.
Detroit police restrain 81 year old John Gilliam as flames engulf his house in bitter cold. He reenters to watch the blaze and returns wearing a heavy overcoat, choosing comfort over safety.
The ninth general conference of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers will be held at Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana from May 20 to 31 1957. IFAP represents 35 000 000 farm families in 26 countries and serves as the international spokesman for farmers worldwide. Secretary general Roger Savary said the United States has become the center of agricultural policy and actions in Washington affect farmers from Iceland to New Zealand.
On the Island of Hawaii a monument to British explorer Captain James Cook sits on a small plot of land still owned by England, preserving a historic imperial footnote in the Pacific.
Livestock markets flag April through July as the critical hot weather period for hog shipments. Officials urge producers to plan shipments and manage temps to protect livestock health and market quality.
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