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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1940

Page

5

Market rally fades as stocks drift after early gains

New York stocks opened with a rally but most shares gave back gains by noon and closed with advances largely erased. Volume was 306,300 shares as investors stayed cautious amid fears of a Nazi invasion and unclear tax and business policy. Leaders included U S Steel Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler Sears United Aircraft Ann Arbor Kodak and Allis Chalmers with utilities oils and rails tracking a narrow path. Wheat, corn, and cotton figures varied in later trading.

New York England U. S. Steel Bethlehem Youngstown General Motors Chrysler Sears Roebuck United Aircraft Annapeda American Telephone Baldin Locomotive American Car & Foundry Allied Chemical Eastman Kodak Allis Chalmers Chicago

Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary

Kansas City stockyards showed hogs uneven and mostly weak after early sales 190 to 230 pounds with bids around 6.30 to 6.45 for shippers and 6.30 for later packer trades. Cattle and calves steady to fully steady with grass stock arriving by truck and vealers firm. Sheep buyers active with spring lambs strong to 25 higher and top native lambs at 9.25. slaughter ewes down from 3.50.

Kansas City USDA Texas

Chicago Produce Market Records Steady Prices August 9

Chicago reports butter receipts 1,069,368 and market unchanged. Eggs receipts 8,764 steady with packed extras 18 1/4 and first 1/2. Poultry live trucks 54 with small hens and chickens easy. Hens 5 lbs and under 13 1/2, broilers 2 1/2 lbs and down. White Rocks 1 inch springs 4 lbs up. Colored 17 1/2, Plymouth Rock 19 1/2. Under 4 lbs colored 16 1/2, Plymouth Rock 17 1/2, White Rock 17. Other prices unchanged.

Chicago Plymouth Rock White Rock

Wool futures rise in New York market on firmer tone

New York wool futures advanced as spot houses and commission houses bought, closing 6 to 12 points higher. Oct at 91.75, Dec 89.50, Mar 87.40. Spot standard tops quoted at 98.5 with bids noted.

New York

New York Cotton Futures Close Mixed on Aug 9

Cotton futures closed with declines for some months and gains for others. Last prices were Oct 9.36-37, Dec 9.31, Jan 9.20N, Mar 9.11N, May 8.92N, July 8.71, with Middling spot at 10.18N. N-Nominal.

New York

Boston wool trade dull with limited sales

In Boston on August 9 the wool market showed very dull trade. Occasional inquiries yielded few sales. 12 month Texas wools in original bags sold around 80-83 cents per lb scoured, good to choice Texas wools around 83-85 cents scoured, while medium grades of territory and fleece wools had almost no demand.

Boston USDA Texas

New Orleans Cotton Slips in Quiet Trade

In New Orleans on August 9 spot cotton closed quietly, down 10 points, with sales totaling 1,934 bales. Middling cotton priced at 10.10.

New Orleans

Treasury bond closes and rates listed in New York

U S bonds report closing quotes with multiple issues and yields. Treasury items show maturities 3 3/8s through 4s with prices around 102.17 to 113.17 and yields near 3 to 4 percent. Additional notes include Fed Farm Meeting unquoted and Home Owners Loan figures, with New York City Bond 3s at 96 1/4.

U. S. Bonds New York Treasury New York City

Galveston Cotton Market Update

Galveston on August 9 reports spot cotton steady with a 10 cent decline, middling grade at 9.46, total sales 1,042 bales. The brief market note records steady prices and robust daily turnover.

Galveston

Yesterday's Results From The Associated Press

Major league results recap with scores from yesterday including Cleveland 7 over St Louis 1 and St Louis 4 2 plus New York 5 Boston 6 Philadelphia 6 Washington 4. The brief lists only games played without additional context.

Associated Press Cleveland St. Louis New York Boston Philadelphia Washington

Baseball Scoreboard Night Across the League

National League results show Brooklyn defeated New York 6 to 3 while Chicago fell to Cincinnati 1 to 3 and Boston beat Philadelphia 6 to 2. The slate highlights crosscity clashes and divisional standings.

Brooklyn New York Chicago Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia

Arizona Texas League games postponed due to wet grounds

No games were played in the Arizona Texas League yesterday because wet grounds forced postponements. Weather conditions kept teams from taking the field, with no rescheduled date announced.

Arizona Texas

Baseball Scores From Indiana and Ohio Matchups

American Association games in Indianapolis and Toledo ended with Indianapolis 7 over Toledo 4 and Columbus 5 over Louisville 4. St Paul 5 beat Milwaukee 2. Minneapolis Kansas City game postponed.

Indianapolis Toledo Columbus Louisville St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis-Kansas City

Texas League Rough Start Seeed Cancellations

Texas League games faced disruption as Dallas and Beaumont two teams cancelled. Houston defeated Beaumont 5 to 4, Fort Worth lost 0 to 1, while Oklahoma City beat San Antonio 4 to 0. Tulsa at Shreveport postponement noted.

Dallas Beaumont Houston Fort Worth Oklahoma City San Antonio

Baseball Scores From Southern Association Games

Southern Association results show Birmingham defeated Atlanta 3 to 1 Knoxville beat Memphis 9 to 4 Chattanooga triumphed over New Orleans 4 to 1 Nashville won against Little Rock 9 to 6 with all games reported as late season standings.

Southern Association Birmingham Atlanta Knoxville Memphis Chattanooga New Orleans Nashville Little Rock

Coast Baseball Scores Quiet Doubleheader Sweep

In a pair of early season games Pacific Coast Sacramento defeated San Francisco 7 to 2 while Hollywood beat Portland 5 to 3. Separately Seattle hammered Oakland 8 to 2 in another contest.

Pacific Coast Sacramento San Francisco Hollywood Portland Seattle Oakland

West Texas New Mexico Baseball Scores Report

Lubbock edged Pampa 5 to 4 while Amarillo beat Midland 15 to 5. Lamesa went 1 4, Borger 2 2, Clovis defeated Odessa 6 to 3 in regional results.

West Texas New Mex Lubbock Pampa Amarillo Midland Lamesa Borger Clovis Odessa

George Martin Seeks Republican State Auditor Nomination

George Martin of El Rito, a former internal revenue department employee, circulates petitions for the Republican nomination for state auditor. Martin announced he has authorized the campaign move in Santa Fe with petitions circulating for the upcoming race.

Santa FE N. M George Martin el Rito Martin Internal Revenue Department

DiMaggio Brothers Face Off as Dom Tops Joe in Series

Boston August 9 Dominic Dimaggio of the Red Sox outplayed his brother Joe Dimaggio of the Yankees in their first big league matchup. Dom hit a .611 series, made key catches, and sparked four wins for Boston while Joe hit .428 with seven RBIs and two homers. Dom’s legend grew as Joe delivered polished defense and strong hitting in the five-game set.

Boston Joe Dimaggio New York Yankees Dominic Red Sox Dom Sox Joe Little Brother Tom Yawkey Yankee RBI

Cleveland Needs More Help For Bobby Feller

Cleveland Indians rely on Hall of Fame ace Bobby Feller who has 19 victories but can not singlehandedly lift the team to the American League title. A doubleheader with St. Louis Browns faltered as Auker scattered hits and the Indians lost 2-1 in the nightcap while Feller earned a win in the opener. Other results: Red Sox beat Yankees. Athletics edged Senators in ten. Dodgers beat Giants on Camilli’s 12th homer in the 12th. Reds defeated Cubs 3-1. Bees toppled Phillies 6-2 as Tobin returns from arm trouble.

Associated Press Bobby Feller Cleveland Indians Indians Cleveland Detroit Tigers Tribe St. Louis Browns Feller Johnny Humphries Elden Auker Browns Yanks Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Washington Senators Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Dolph Camilli Peewee Reese Nick Witek Giants Bucky Walters Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Boston Bees Phillies Jim Tobin Eddie Miller

Boxing Night Fights In Batesville and New York

Bob Sikes of Pine Bluff stopped Al Globe of Chicago in Batesville. Dave Castilloux of Montreal defeated Ronnie Beaudine of Toronto in New York to claim the Canadian light weight championship by points.

Associated Press Batesville Ark Bob Sikes Pine Bluff al Globe Chicago New York Dave Castilloux Montreal Ronnie Beaudine Toronto

Spec Stewart Medalist In New Mexico Amateur Golf

Roswell champion Verne Spec Stewart earned medalist honors with a 65 as the New Mexico amateur golf tournament opened in Las Cruces. He faces Billy Walker of Hobbs in the first round after his seven under par qualifying.

Las Cruces N. M Verne Spec Stewart New Mexico Las Cruces Links Roswell Billy Walker Hobbs Ralph Petty Carrizozo Southwestern Johnny Ritter Jake Walker Ed Armstrong Billy Newell Spec” Stewart Ed Harrington Hinton Wilmot J. A. Clatyon Artesia Bob Prater Asa Porter Joe Cooper Albuquerque Van Raymond Connell Clovis Tom Brown Willie Gallagher Herb Joyce Tex Hinson Wilbur McKnight Orren Beaty Ed Engler

Artesia All-Stars-Hand Moseley's In Night Game Defeat

The Artesia All-Stars beat Moseley's 11 to 3 under lights at Artesia field, marking their fourth win in five games this season against the Roswell team. Moseley's lone victory came in an afternoon game at home. The two clubs meet again Sunday August 18 at Moseley's field.

Artesia All-Stars Moseley Roswell Artesia Field Artesia All-Stars

Bowling Association to Be Formed in Roswell

All Roswell bowlers are urged to attend a 7 30 p m meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to organize the Roswell Bowling Association. Officers will be elected and a constitution adopted, with affiliation to the American Bowling Congress.

Roswell Chamber of Commerce

Deadline set for primary candidates August fifteenth

Attorney General Filo Sedillo announced the correct filing deadline for primary elections is August 15, correcting earlier forms that incorrectly dated August 14. He urged candidates in affected counties to file by the new date to avoid disqualification.

Santa FE N. M Filo Sedillo

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