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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1941

Page

5

Adonis Like Youths Vie For Mr New Mexico Title

The Roswell Barbell Club promotes a Mr New Mexico contest during the New Mexico AAU weight lifting championships at the National Guard Armory on April 20. Open to men aged 17 to 75, the winner will combine physique and looks, with a cup from Ginsberg Music Co and a Rogue shirt from Ball and White. Early leading candidates include Naylor and Cutter of NM Military Institute, Saenz of Albuquerque, McKinney of Clovis, and Roswell pair Tays and Goodart. Entries go to Manuel F Moseley, secretary of the Roswell Barbell Club.

New Mexico Ginsberg Music Company Ball and White Naylor Cutter New Mexico Military Institute Chief Saenz Albuquerque Ben McKinney Clovis Melvin Tays Judson Goodart Roswell Manuel Moseley Manual F. Moseley

Balkans Battle News Obscure and Censored

The article reports ongoing chaotic fighting in the Balkans with censorship. Key points include Greek withdrawal from western Thrace aiding Nazi advance, Yugoslav troops retreating in southern Serbia affecting Greek lines near the Struma valley, and Yugoslavs pushing into Albania capturing Scutari as they aim to trap Italians between Greek and Yugoslav forces.

Balkans Serbia Struma Yugoslavia Skoplje Vardar Salonika Greece Albania Scutari

Britain calls Hungary territory under enemy occupation

London reports Britain's economic warfare ministry states Hungary will be treated as occupied enemy territory. The Adriatic will be used to strike at targets on the Italian mainland.

London Britain Hungary Ministry of Economic Warfare Adriatic

Musto Challenges Louis In Louis Tour Fight

Tony Musto, Chicago born Italian fighter, faces heavyweight champion Joe Louis in St Louis. The bout attracts 20,000 with Louis favored to end it early though Musto believes otherwise. NBC will air the match at 9 30 p m Central Standard Time. Louis Musto 203 197 pounds height 6 3 1 2 reach 76 inches chest expand 43 1 2 inches neck 16 3 4 inches fist 12 1 2 inches waist 34 inches thigh 25 1 4 inches calf 16 inches ankle 10 inches. Some doctors bill Willkie threat case Harold Barnard bill about 250 a day for Willkie period.

ST. Louis Joe Louis Tony Musto Chicago Louis Musto Delivery Bay Mike Jacobs New York Shepherd Tony Galento al McCoy Arturo Godoy Rugged Red Burman NBC Blue Arena Louis Musto

Gehrig Mayo Clinic Letter Spares Health Rally

Lou Gehrig receives praise in a fine inspiring letter from Bill Jurges crediting him for the Mayo Clinic treatment and restoring his health on the road back. Ben Hogan posts another top finish as he continues his streak, while Arkansas fears the army may seize its leading basketball coach Glen Rose.

New York The Special News Service Bill Jurges Lou Gehrig Mayo Clinic Ben Hogan Arkansas Army Glen Rose

Prothro predicts Giants finish last in league standings

The probe notes coach Prothro downgrades the Giants to last place, signaling a bleak season outlook for the team and drawing attention to his decisive assessment amid sparse team success and rising expectations.

Doc Prothro Giants

Tales Of Two Bears Max Elders Cropper In Rivalry

Two bears in a local tale clash over pride and luck as elder Max suffers a setback and Buddy rises, turning the incident into a humorous rivalry.

Max Buddy

Jackie Donovan Paints Mike Jacobs Portrait in Buffalo

The Buffalo fighter Jackie Donovan, also a painter, is depicted working on a portrait of Mike Jacobs. The note suggests gifts of money, noting Mike Jacobs’ appreciation for the color green and the potential for substantial earnings in the artwork.

Dan Parker N. Y Daily Mirror Jackie Donovan Buffalo Fighter Mike Jacobs Mike

Giants' Bill Terry Says He’d Win Pennant With Keller and Gordon

Bill Terry claims he would win the pennant for the Giants if he had Charlie Keller and Flash Gordon from the Yankees. Arkansas editors note Miss Hazel Crutcher missed the national AAU All America cake team due to being on the crippled list and unavailable in the recent tournament.

Bill Terry Giants Charlie Keller Flash Gordon Yanks Arkansas Hazel Crutcher

Baseball Farm Chain Defended

NEW ORLEANS April 8 Branch Rickey defended the baseball farm system he created. He cited that the St. Louis Cardinals system sent more players to the majors than the other 15 big league clubs combined. He noted about 60 men from the farms were in the big leagues and doubted any other chain had a dozen on other clubs.

New Orleans Branch Rickey St. Louis Cardinals New Orleans Southern Association St. Louis

Galento Baer Tonight Promises Shot At Louis

Tony Galento and Buddy Baer meet in a 10 round heavyweight bout at Washington with winner likely earning a title bout against Joe Louis. Promoter Ray Alvis says Mike Jacobs will arrange the match if Galento prevails, Galento vows to knock out Baer with straight fighting.

Washington Tony Galento Jersey Boniface Buddy Baer California Joe Louis Ray Alvis Mike Jacobs Louis Galento

Mortgage Loans Inc Affiliation Report Given For 1941

The report as of April 4 1941 details MORTGAGE LOANS INC No Stockholders Liability Roswell New Mexico affiliated with THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ROSWELL Roswell NM Charter 5220 Federal Reserve District 11 ownership and control through stock ownership by the bank. Financial relations show stock owned by bank with loans to affiliate none borrowings from affiliate none. Total deposits 5 733 538 67. Sworn statements by Floyd Childress secretary and notary Mary R. Cooney April 8 1941 with directors J F Hinkle J E Moore Clarence E Hinkle.

U. S Mortgage Loans, Inc Floyd Childress J. F. Hinkle J. E. Moore Clarence E. Hinkle Mary R. Cooney

Cubs outfielder may debut on mound in training camps

In Lubbock Texas Phil Cavarretta of the Chicago Cubs, a first baseman outfielder, may get a mound chance after showing promise in exhibitions. Manager Jimmy Wilson, who turned Bucky Walters into a pitcher, says 24-year-old Cavarretta looked good in a recent mound appearance.

Lubbock Tex Phil Cavarretta Chicago Cubs Jimmy Wilson Bucky Walters Phil

Manager Del Baker optimistic on Tigers season

Charlotte report quotes Detroit Tigers manager Del Baker saying he cannot predict the American League standings. He emphasizes doing the best with the players available and faces the upcoming season without firm expectations.

Charlotte N. C del Baker Detroit Tigers Baker

Dodgers summon Phelps and Mungo from expense list

Babe Phelps reportingly returned to the Dodgers payroll after shedding weight at his own expense following a Havana refusal. Van Lingle Mungo had his team suspension lifted Sunday and was also back on the Dodgers expense list.

Durham N. C Babe Phelps Havana van Lingle Mungo Brooklyn Dodgers Phelps

Indians Break Slump With Hot Week In Florida

Pulaski notes the Cleveland Indians, sparse hits in Florida games, surged with 16 hits on Saturday, 12 on Sunday, and 11 yesterday as eight home runs propelled the team through the weekend series. The comeback came as they returned toward their northern markets.

Pulaski Cleveland Indians Florida

Frisch Praises Clemensen in Pirates Rout of A’s

Clovis manager Frankie Frisch urged Bell Clemensen to throw a complete game as Connie Mack's Athletics hammered Pittsburgh with 49 hits and 39 runs for a third straight win.

Clovis Frankie Frisch Pittsburgh Pirates Bell Clemensen Philadelphia Athletics Frisch Connie Mack

Fights Last Night Newswire Roundup of Results

In Chicago Sammy Secreet 156 defeated Ramey McKnight 156 over eight rounds. In Atlanta Lee Savold 194 1/2 stopped Mike Alfano 189 1/2 over three, Pat Momiskey 210 stopped Jackette Merritt 192 1/2. In San Francisco Harold Blackshear 196 stopped Newsboy Millich 181 over seven.

Associated Press Chicago Sammy Secreet Pittsburgh Ramey McKnight Milwaukee Atlanta Lee Savold Des Moines Mike Alfano New York Pat Momiskey Paterson N. J Jackett Merritt Ponca City Okla San Francisco

Pius XII to Deliver Brief Easter Message to World

Vatican City reports Pope Pius XII will give a concise Easter message to the world, issued today. The announcement comes from a Vatican source outlining a short address from the pope in observance of Easter.

Vatican City Pius XII

Roswell Photogs Exhibit Portraits at Fort Worth Convention

Roswell photographers displayed portraits of Don Chappell and Jeddy McEvoy. Attendance included Mrs. Rodden Mr Crile and the Odor couple along with Miss Railsback of Ball Studio and Miss Rosemarie Schiro visiting from Niagara Falls New York. Railsback studied coloring under Guy Reid during the Fort Worth visit. The convention featured talks by leading photographers and an excellent program.

Don Chappell Jeddy McEvoy Roswell

Sunday before delivering the apostolic benediction

A brief note recalls a moment on a Sunday when the pope prepared to deliver the apostolic benediction from his private library, highlighting a peaceful religious ritual in a secluded setting.

Exhibition Baseball Results Across Cities

Baseball results from exhibition games include Boston A defeating Cincinnati N 5 2 in Owensboro. Brooklyn N edged New York A 2 1 in Atlanta. St Louis N defeated Shreveport TL 14 0 in Shreveport. Philadelphia A beat Pittsburgh N 13 6 in Albuquerque. Chicago N beat Chicago A 7 4 in El Paso. Cleveland A won 7 1 over New York N in Johnson City. Charleston SAL 3 Philadelphia N 2 in Charleston. Boston N vs St Louis A at Wichita cancelled due to rain.

Associated Press Owensboro Boston Cincinnati Atlanta Brooklyn New York Shreveport St. Louis Albuquerque N. M Philadelphia Pittsburgh el Paso Tex Chicago Johnson City

Firing Patented Co Pilot Full Pivot Reverse 20 Other Great Fea

A report lists dramatic corporate actions and product features including a firing of a patented co pilot and a pivot to reverse engineering. Additional items highlight twenty other notable features and developments raising investor scrutiny.

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