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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1933
Page
2
Heswell and Portalés passport teams meet at Thorne Park tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock in their third tilt of the season. The Giants won the first two games by close decisions. Admission is 35 cents, 15 cents for ladies, and kids under 12 free.
The American League results show Washington defeating Boston 8 to 4 while Detroit lost to Chicago 0 to 2 as only games played. The New York Philadelphia game was postponed, and Iain is noted in the report without context.
Chicago and Pittsburgh rally in a crowded National League slate with key clashes listed. Cincinnati and St Louis outcomes appear among the noted games, signaling a busy schedule and standings implications for multiple clubs.
The American Association saw Milwaukee defeat Indianapolis 4 to 1. Kansas City routed Louisville 11 to 2. St Paul beat 1-10, Toledo 3 to 4, and Minneapolis 4, Columbus 5 in a sequence of competitive matchups.
In the International League results Baltimore edged Toronto 2 to 1, Jersey City beat Montreal 4 to 1, Albany defeated Rochester 2 to 8, and Newark overcame Buffalo 9 to 4.
The Texas League results show Tulsa 4 over Houston 1, Dallas 9 over San Antonio 4, and Fort Worth 7 defeating Galveston 6 in the listed games. Strong team actions and outcomes highlighted by the scores.
The Southern Association schedule from New Orleans and Chattanooga to Little Rock and Knoxville was postponed due to rain, delaying planned matches and events across the circuit.
In league action the Missions beat Oakland 5 to 3 while Seattle fell 0 to 2. Los Angeles routed Hollywood 15 to 3, Sacramento blanked by 5, and San Francisco edged Portland 4 to 3.
State Public Works Board will hold its first meeting in Santa Fe on Monday. Col. D. Attedod of Roswell is in town along with Col. K. B. Selters, who wired from Los Angeles that he will try to attend. Former Gov. M. A. Otero is also reported to be in the city.
Fred Perry said he is not interested in turning professional, denying reports of joining pro ranks after helping Britain win the Davis Cup. The story matched by Ellsworth Vines who called the tale bunk, as Perry and Vines visit the United States en route to Forest Hills.
The piece argues that true ungovernable temper in babies is rare, and most outbreaks are protests against adults or constraints. It urges consistent, even handling and understanding a child’s needs to reduce violent outbursts, offering practical guidance for parents.
Havana Aug 11 AP troops armed with machine guns and rifles surrounded the presidential palace after reports of a mob planned an attack. Guards were placed as Liberal party officials offered a peace counter proposal to US Ambassador Welles, potentially forcing Machado to relinquish power. Congress was called into session to consider a leave of absence for the president.
The Chicago Cubs moved into second place behind the New York Giants after an 8 to 2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Guy Bush spun a strong start as Chicago gained ground, while the Cardinals won 8 to 5 over Cincinnati. Washington’s Senators surged in the American League beating Boston 8 to 4 with a six pitcher effort.
The Roswell Giants thank Lawrence P Agnew proprietor of Roswell Creamery for personally transporting players to the Amarillo tournament and arranging return home at his own expense.
A brief reflection notes how gentle persuasion shapes behavior and decisions in ordinary moments, suggesting that ease and tact can steer outcomes more than force. The piece emphasizes subtle influence as a practical skill in social settings.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co announces a half million dollar addition to its Akron power plant. A 250000 dollar new boiler and a 124000 dollar turbo generating unit will be installed with a new building to create more Akron jobs. President P W Litchfield says the project marks a major local construction after three years and aims for completion by next November.
Pepper Martin of the Cardinals hit a double and three singles driving in three runs. Ted Lyons of the White Sox blanked the Tigers after seven hits. Babe Herman of the Cubs also doubled and had two singles in a perfect day against the Pirates. Goose Goslin of the Senators drove in tying runs with a ninth inning double against the Red Sox.
Milwaukee Aug 12 Johnny Farrell aims to halt Gene Sarazen as the National Professional Golf Championship advances. Farrell faces upstart Jimmy Himes and Wiltie Gogein in the late rounds while Sarazen edged Dudley 6 and 5 and meets Johnny Golden in the quarterfinals. Tom Creavy of Albany also progressed, beating Ryder Cup veteran Paul Bunyvan.
New York Aug 12 AP Those old Philadelphia Athletics room mates Jimmy Foxx and Al Simmons are again in a heated hitting duel in the American League Foxx remains the leader dropping two points to 356 while Simmons falls five to 354 and trails by two points Foxx has 157 hits and 89 runs compared with Simmons 138 hits and 70 runs Heitie Manush and Cronin are third with 238 each in the league standings. In the National League Chuck Klein maintains a runaway lead with Terry moving into second behind him Bill Terry gains ten points to 386 and trails Klein in the race The Phillies occupy the top seven positions Virgil Davis is third Schulmerich Piet and Fallis follow. Record Want Ads Get Results
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