Tigers and Indians Still Deadlocked for AL Lead
The Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers remained tied atop the American League after pivotal midweek games. Cleveland edged the Boston Red Sox 12-11 as Russ Peters delivered a clutch pinch single to score the tying and winning runs after a 7-0 deficit. Detroit rallied to beat the New York Yankees 7-6 in 11 innings, overcoming a late Yankees surge sparked by George Selkirk’s pinch homer.
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Cubs Consider Conscription Plan Amid Injury Plague
The Chicago Cubs, hampered by 13 season injuries, may draft one of their farm clubs as a contingency. Manager Gabby Hartnett was struck by a bat but remained directing from the bench. Outfielder Augie Galan suffered a severe knee injury requiring casts for five weeks, likely ending his season. Also sidelined are Glen Russell, Phil Caveretta, and Bobby Mattick with injuries or recoveries.
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New Mexico Tax Talks and Public Finances Report
Tax talks highlight New Mexico budgets and local reports as Roswell shows a General Fund balance of 12 085.05 and expenditures of 108 515.59 for the year ending June 30 1940 while the state faces overdraft and plans to issue certificates of indebtedness. Separate notes cover Grants disincorporation amid tax fears, prison flour production forecasts near Los Lunas, and a Civil Service merit system push for police and sheriffs with university crime prevention study plans.
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Oil and Gas Collections Rise in Fiscal Year Total
The report shows a 3.5 percent increase over the prior year with oil and gas production contributing $615,810.79 to the overall collections for the last fiscal year.
Judith and Michael Begin a New Life in New York
Judith, thriving at De Francs, navigates a tangled web of past and present loves. She confronts Tex and Sonia’s marriage plans, reunites with Dudley and Hugh, and faces a life-changing proposal from Michael. A ring signals commitment, yet doubt about loving him fully lingers as a new chapter starts.
Roy Rogers Autographs at Pecos Yucca Matinee
Roy Rogers, famed Hollywood outdoor singing star, will appear at the Pecos Theatre Monday August 5 for a special matinee for younger fans. He will give away free autographed photos at the Pecos matinee, with a single afternoon show and two night appearances at Pecos, and one Yucca appearance Monday night. Examinations for state merit system jobs will be held August 10 in 12 New Mexico cities, including Albuquerque, Silver City, Gallup, Hot Springs, Las Cruces, Roswell, Clovis, Tucumcari, Raton, Las Vegas, Santa Fe and Taos, supervised by high school principals.
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Faubion Visits Roswell in State Land Commissioner Bid
Carl Faubion of Tucumcari, a Democratic candidate for State Land Commissioner, toured Roswell. He cited growth in eastern New Mexico and Roswell’s rising role in state affairs, noting his long county work, mercantile and farming background, and experience as a Federal Land Bank appraiser. He and wife have three children.
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If You Need a Kick In The Pants Here Tis
Croatan North Carolina August 1 4 It has been three years since Craven county commissioner Tom Haywood built his self kicking machine. In this fourth summer it is used more than ever despite skeptics predicting it would wear off. Thousands have used it and several hundred belong to The Self Kicking Club of America. The machine still works after three years with a new belt installed and a third set of new shoes soon. To use it stand before it and turn a gadget. the shoes on the belt kick you in the favorite place. Haywood says the rising popularity stems from people who are kicking about America and our form of government realizing they should be kicking themselves.
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Autumn football previews highlight 1940s stars and reserves
Tim Mara touts a terrific Giants team ahead of fall, with Clemson’s Booty Payne as a top sophomore to watch. Auburn duo Carl Happer and Bud Wendling serve as reserve lieutenants. Davey O’Brien recovers from appendicitis and returns strong. Redskins plan a long cross country camp, training in Spokane before the season. Oklahoma’s Louis Sharpe boasts a straight A scholastic average.
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Dodgers Pivot as World Series Hopes Fade
Sioux City Journal notes Dodgers appear to abandon the World Series task with Mike Jacobs urging focus on decisions against the Phillies and Bees, then a potential fall bout with Joe Louis. Dan Desmond highlights fading faith in a timely shot at the fall heavyweight bout.
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Rangers star Bill Allum hailed as proud father
Hy Turkin of the New York Daily News announces Florence Kerr will wed on September 6. Howard Pollet a 19 year old left hander for the Houston Buffs logs his 17th win after back to back four hitter performances.
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Denver Post’s 25th Annual Baseball Tournament Opens
The Mailbag notes The Denver Post’s 25th annual baseball tournament starts Thursday with 18 entries from nine states. Since 1922 teams have split $138,684 in prize money in the so called daddy of all baseball tournaments. Any of ten clubs can win this year’s meet.
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Drum and Bugle Corps to Parade at Fair
The Carlsbad C. C. C. Camp drum and bugle corps plans to join the Eastern New Mexico State Fair parade on opening day October 2. Irving M. Zaner says the corps will be larger and better, with more bands than last year offering a $50 prize for best school band and a $25 second prize.
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Baseball scores from yesterday in the American League
The recap lists yesterday’s results with AL matchups including New York 6 Detroit 7 Boston 11 Cleveland 12 Washington 13 St Louis 5 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 3. The games show notable high scoring and varied outcomes across teams.
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National League Scores With Games Played
National League results show St Louis defeated Boston 3 to 1 and 17 to 8 while Chicago lost at Philadelphia 3 to 7 and Cincinnati beat New York 4 to 5.
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Arizona-Texas League results feature Tucson win at El Paso
In the Arizona-Texas League, Albuquerque 0 Tucson 1 is noted with El Paso at Bisbee under rainy conditions. The brief item records Tucson’s 1-0 victory and mentions rainfall affecting play, with lingering uncertainty on remaining matchups.
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West Texas and New Mexico Scoreboard Card
Clovis 5 Odessa 2. Pampa 4 Lubbock 13. Borger 10. Lamesa 6. Amarillo 10. Midland 2.
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American Association standings update summary
Toledo and Louisville posted modest wins while Kansas City dominated with ten runs. Indianapolis slipped, Milwaukee won, and Columbus and St Paul Minneapolis faced wet grounds affecting play.
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Pacific Coast League Scores Snapshot
San Diego edged Oakland 1 to 0 while Hollywood defeated Sacramento 5 to 2. San Francisco led Portland 11 to 7 and Seattle 2 to 1, and Los Angeles fell to 1 to 2.
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Texas League standings snapshot from recent games
Beaumont defeated Fort Worth while Houston beat Dallas and Tulsa shut out Oklahoma City. San Antonio and Shreveport posted losses, leaving several teams with varied records as the circuit progresses.
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Baseball scores from Southern Association games
The Birmingham six seven beat Knoxville four three, Atlanta won six to four, Little Rock prevailed four to two, while Memphis defeated Chattanooga twelve to ten in sixteen innings. New Orleans and Nashville had rain suspending a two run game.
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Milwaukee middleweight Bruno outpoints Waterman in fight
Milwaukee middleweight Tony Bruno defeats Buddy Waterman by points in a last night boxing bout. In Oakland, Chick Delaney of San Leandro knocks out Rio Rico of Mexico City.
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Farmers Association Threatens Opposition Over Conservancy Law
The Middle Rio Grande Farmers Protective Association warned it will oppose a proposed special session of the New Mexico legislature unless amendments are added to allow election of conservancy directors. The bill currently would appoint directors by the district judge and would grant a 15 year moratorium on payments of assessments on uncultivated lands.
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