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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1940

Page

5

Stocks Close Mixed as Kansas City Livestock Ranges Report

New York August 12 trading for Kansas City livestock shows hogs at 6.35 to 6.65 for 180 to 250 pounds with others up to 6.25 on lighter weights. Cattle receipts total about 16,000 with killing classes up 25, vealers steady, feeders up to 9.50, Colorados at 11.75 for medium weights, cows 6.50, feeders 7.50 to 9.50, two loads of light feeders at 10.00, stockers 10.40. Sheep totals about 4,500 with bid levels lower early but steady asks. Colorados above 9.75 and Texas wethers at 4.00.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City USDA

Wall Street Holds Steady Amid War Developments

Quiet resistance by steels and select industrials steadied the market after early hesitancy. U.S. Steel and Bethlehem faced a set-back, but gains emerged as investors lightened commitments amid intensified air battles over England. Transfers totaled 285,900 shares. Cotton rose late, Wheat and Corn varied.

Wall Street New York England Ono U.S. Steel Bethlehem Chicago

Curb Market and Chicago Grain Prices Report

New York curb market closes with various stocks and bonds including Alum Co Am and Am Book, while Chicago grain futures show Sep Wheat at 74 1/4 to 74 1/8, Dec Wheat 75 1/2 to 75 3/8, Corn Sep 60 7/8 to 60 3/4, Dec 56, May 57 3/4, and oats Sep 28 1/4, Dec 28 7/8, May 29 1/2.

CURB New York Alum Co Am Bliss Duval Tex Sul el Bond & Sh Fairchild Av Ford Met Ltd Humble Oil Texan Oil & L Chicago

New York Cotton and Bond Markets on Aug 12

Cotton rose sharply in active trading with Oct and Dec futures up to 9.34 and 9.34 per bale. spot middling uplifts to 10.09. New York bond quotes show Treasury issues at mixed prices with 3 1/4s around 108.12 and 2 1/2s near 105.5 as Fed Farm Mtg and Home Owners Loan notes listed.

New York Vu. S. Bonds Treasury Fed Farm

Wool top futures rise on government bid in New York

New York August 12 wool top futures closed 10 to 13 points higher as government bids for 1,000,000 blankets opened today for immediate delivery. Boston reports spot buying by wall street and spot houses. Prices quoted: Oct 9 27, Dec 9 07, Mar 8 87. Spot standard tops up 1 5.

New York Boston Spot House Wall Street

Boston Wool Market Reports Direct Texas Wool Purchases

Direct purchases of Texas wools to cover mill orders were reported by Boston houses. Twelve-month Texas wools bought direct cost about 80-86 cents scoured delivered to mills, with spot 12-months at 82-86 cents and occasional higher for best lots. First-month Texas wools cost 75-78 cents scoured. A choice lot of fine Delaine bright fleece moved at about 35 cents grease, 87-88 cents scoured.

Boston USDA Texas

Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Reported

Chicago produce market receipts and prices listed for butter eggs and poultry. Details include butter 93 score 27 3/4 and 92 27 1/4, eggs with local firsts at 15 1/2 to 17 12, and poultry live prices for hens broilers turkeys ducks and geese across multiple weight classes.

Chicago Plymouth Rock White Rock

New Orleans Cotton Quiet. Middling at 10.00

New Orleans on August 12 spot cotton closed quiet with no sales. Middling grade priced at 10.00.

New Orleans Cottom

Galveston Market Report Indicates Steady Spot Codon Trade

Galveston on August 12 reports spot codon prices steady with a small uptick noted at 9.44 and no sales recorded. The brief market update shows no activity beyond the nominal price point.

Galveston

Dispute Over Reform School Abuses Marks Hearing

During a tense hearing in New Mexico the reform school chief Dr. Allen admitted using chains and a leather strap for discipline amid denials of widespread mistreatment. Judge Mabry defended board oversight while critic McGhee pressed for accountability as talks touched on revolts, punishments, and attempts at mass escape.

Record Team Beats Carlsbad Argus

The Record bowling team accepted a challenge from the Carlsbad Current Argus and won two of three games in a night match at Carlsbad. Dixon led Carlsbad with a 185 high game and 482 three game series, while Fletcher led Roswell with 165 and 460. The Carlsbad score totaled 2,031, and The Record finished with 2,102.

Carlsbad Current-Argus J. Smead Small R. Smead Wilson Dixon Matthews Brown Croissant Wattam Fletcher

Peck Calls For Honest Probe Of Springer School

Former superintendent John C. Peck urged the school board to conduct an honest investigation into the Springer industrial school case. Dr. Fred Allen, current superintendent, admitted hose whippings occurred briefly during Peck’s tenure but said such punishment was not severe and ended. Judge James B. McGhee ordered the dispersal of all juveniles. Allen testified six boys were briefly chained during a revolt, later chained at the ankle and forced to hoe weeds. McGhee noted the boys claimed 29 days of confinement.

Mabry Lea County Allen McGhee Vernon Webb Webb James S. Zuki Lou Garcia Albuquerque Patton Clovis Springer N. M Melvin Neal Hobbs New Mexico Neal Guy Rogers Supreme Court T. J. Mabry Fred Allen Reform School Peck John C. Peck Springer Industrial School James B. McGhee

Dodgers Bid Sparks Sports Buzz In August Roundup

New York notes tease Mike Jacobs may not buy the Dodgers soon while a famous tennis family teases a breakup. Deacon Bill McKechnie’s lads hold a strong lead, and Currituck Sound in North Carolina is touted as home to top bass fishing with a tempting prize for proof.

New York Mike Jacobs Dodgers Reno Brooks Deacon Bill M’kechnie North Carolina Currituck Sound

Phils End Season Questioned By Idle Thought

An idle reflection questions why the Philadelphia club should finish the season, noting lack of rhyme or reason in the timing and outcome.

Phils

Gossip and Gaffes Stirring Sports News and College Happenings

The chatter covers Buddy Lewis possibly managing a Washington farm club next season and Alice Marble being chaperoned by coach Eleanor Tennant during lunches. Appalachian College aims to challenge North Carolina A in football, while Frank Shaughnessy’s IL presidency was declined as too old. Gill 200 pounds of trouble eyed Duke academics.

Buddy Lewis Washington Alice Marble Eleanor Tennant Appalachian College North Carolina North Carolina A International League Frank Shaughnessy Pice Tke Gill Duke

Mackville Moves to New York World's Fair Bleachers Named

The village of Mackville shifts location to the New York World's Fair. Bleachers built for the sandletters to view baseball school events are named after the veteran Athletics leader. Connie christened them by breaking a soda bottle.

Mackville Connie

Ohio fans back Bevan and Slusser amid hall of fame talk

Ohio fans rally around Rollie Bevan Dartmouth trainer and George Slusser Masillon great high school halfback as Bevan heads east with Slusser. H C Milinger Blairsville Pa. launches solo bid to land Eddie Plank in hall of fame, with enthusiasm for both. Jimmy Grippo Bettina manager bets on Conn over Pastor, staking $1000 at 8 to 5.

Ohio Rollie Bevan Dartmouth Massilon George Slusser H. C. Milinger Blairsville Eddie Plank Eddie Mitinger Jimmy Grippo Melio Bettina Billy Conn Melio Conn Bob Pastor

It Can Happen Here At Laurinburg Ball Game

A Laurinburg North Carolina game saw two black teams halt play to chase a rabbit that ran onto the field. A center fielder finally caught the hare with his glove and his team was declared the winner.

Laurinburg N. C

One Minute Interview DiMaggio Praises Dom Di Maggio's Talent

Joe DiMaggio says given time, his kid brother Dom DiMaggio will become the greatest among the DiMaggio brothers in baseball. He asserts Dom's potential and confidence in his sibling's future impact.

Joe di Maggio Dom di Maggios

Southwestern Golf Tournament Opens Wednesday

Thirty three golfers began qualifying for the Southwestern tournament in Albuquerque as rain soaked the Country Club course. The best score was seven over par 79 by Dr. D A Mullings. Verne Stewart of Roswell, a recent New Mexico amateur champion, is a leading title contender as arrivals from Las Cruces and Phoenix register. Arthur Prager says match play runs Thursday through Sunday with bids for next year’s event from El Paso and Phoenix expected.

Albuquerque N. M D. A. Mullings Gallup Phoenix Kim Bannister, Jr Verne Spec Ralph Petty Carrizoro Southwestern Stewart Fred Kamatz Nolan Walter Santa Fe Roman Hubbell Arthur Prager el Paso Tournament Association

Tigers Indians in pivotal AL race opener at Cleveland

The Indians led by Bob Feller host the Tigers in a crucial two game series tied for the AL lead at 64–44 as Oscar Vitt may rotate Feller for relief to widen the margin. Detroit counters with rookie John Gorsica in a bid to seize control.

Associated Press Oscar Vitt Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Cleveland Feller Indians del Baker Tigers John Gorsica Day

Roswell Delegation Attends Southwestern Chamber Meet

Mayor Thomas J. Hall Ned Revelle secretary Claude Simpson Roswell Chamber attend the Southwestern Chamber of Commerce convention in Ruidoso.

Roswell S’west C

No Clues In Hold Up At The Ice Plant

County and city officers said today they had no clues as yet in the holdup staged by two young bandits at the ice plant early Saturday morning. Record Want-Was Get Results.

Local Roswell Bowling Association ties up summer leagues

Interest grows as Roswell forms a city bowling group. Berkey Alleys host two leagues with Daily Record leading the summer commercial standings at 20 wins. Major league topplers lead with 6 wins, while several postponements keep the table fluid as sponsors are urged to sign this week.

Roswell City Bowling Association Berkey Ww L Pet. Daily Record Mont. Ward Roswell Auto Purity Bakery Taxi KGFL Hill Lines Ball Twisters King Pinners Choker C. D. Swaim Bill Lancaster Jack Deason Art Allison Berkey’s Daily Record Independents Montgomery Ward City Bowling Association

Soap Box Derby Held in Akron Results

William Anderson of El Paso Texas and Jesse Urban of Santa Fe New Mexico were eliminated in the second round of the seventh All-American soap box derby at Akron. Anderson was second in heat 18 and Urban third in heat 35 as Thomas Fisher of Detroit won the race in 26.68 seconds on the 1031 foot course.

Akron William Anderson el Paso Tex Jesse Urban Santa Fe N. M Anderson Urban Thomas Fisher Detroit

Yesterday's Results in Major Leagues

National League scores include New York 0 Philadelphia 8 and Boston 3 Chicago 1 with Pittsburgh 7 Cincinnati 5. American League results show New York 7 Philadelphia 6 and Cleveland 12 to 6 over St. Louis, along with Detroit 3 to 3 and Chicago 4 to 4.

Associated Press New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Washington Cleveland Detroit

Baseball Standings Update From Night Schedule

International League Rochester tied Jersey City 3 to 3 and Jer Toronto beat Syracuse 14 to 7 while Buffalo won 6 to 4 over Montreal. Baltimore defeated Newark 5 to 4 in 16 innings.

Rochester Jersey City Syracuse Toronto Buffalo Montreal Baltimore Newark

Standings Snapshot From The American Association

Louisville leads at 4-8 while Toledo sits 2-9 and Minneapolis is 6-10. Milwaukee 5- St Paul 5-2, Kansas City 1-0, Columbus 3-4, Indianapolis 2-8 round out the league records.

American Association Louisville Toledo Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Kansas City Columbus Indianapolis

Pacific Coast League Scores Snapshot

Baseball brief recaps list PCL results with teams such as San Francisco San Diego Seattle Hollywood Oakland Portland Sacramento Los Angeles and Sacramento with various final scores. The fragment shows incomplete lines including a 3-? result for Los Angeles.

San Francisco San Diego Seattle Hollywood Oakland Portland Sacramento Los Angeles

Texas League Scores Spread Across Cities

Oklahoma City lost to Tulsa 1 to 4 while Fort Worth defeated Dallas 8 to 5. Beaumont won 3 to 0 against Shreveport as Houston beat San Antonio 4 to 3 and 4 to 1 respectively.

Oklahoma City Tulsa Fort Worth Dallas Beaumont Shreveport Houston San Antonio

Southern Association Scores From Tuesday Games

Knoxville defeated Memphis 7 to 4 while Birmingham dropped to 2 to 7 and Chattanooga fell 1 to 6. Atlanta led New Orleans 9 to 2 in the late standings update.

Southern Association Knoxville Memphis Birmingham Chattanooga Atlanta New Orleans

Tucson El Paso game postponed by rain in Arizona Texas League

Saturday results show Bisbee 5 Albuquerque 4 while Tucson at El Paso was postponed due to rain. Sunday games: Tucson 4 El Paso 7 called in 6th. night game El Paso 11 Tucson 6. Bisbee 5 Albuquerque 10 afternoon game postponed due to rain.

Tucson el Paso Bisbee Albuquerque

Spec Stewart Wins State Golf Title in New Mexico

Verne Spec Stewart adds eighth New Mexico amateur title at Las Cruces with final win over 22 year old Raymond Connell 6 and 5. Connell, Clo vis caddy, earned runner-up after dramatic runs from quarter and semifinal rounds. Other winners include Tom Gose Hurley first flight and Tim Mayfield Lordsburg consolation.

Las Cruces N. M Verne Stewart New Mexico Raymond Connell Clovis Connell Hobbs Roswell Dr. C. A. Tyre Ralph Petty Carrizoza Southwestern Ed Engler Jake Walker Asa Porter Tom Gose Hurley Tim Mayfield Lordsburg

Week End Sports Results In Brief

Bobby Riggs wins the eastern grass court tennis championship for the fourth year, beating Don McNeill in four sets. Alice Marble dominates Helen Jacobs in the women’s final, while Gardnar Mulloy and Henry Prusoff win doubles. Ray Billows defeats Tommy Goodwin in a 36 hole amateur golf final. Bobby Caruthers wins the national junior tennis title, beating Earl Bartlett. Bobby Falkenburg defeats Jim Brink for boys title. Dick Shaughnessy wins the national skeet shooting championship with Kerr and Hawkins in the shootoff. Hawkins wins all around with 544. Patricia Laursen claims the women’s title. Midand wins the American Derby at Washington Park in rain, paying 14.20. Sirocco second, Weigh Anchor third, Gallahadian fourth. Whirlaway wins the Saratoga Special. New World and Good Turn place. Headley’s Sala minia wins 17.80 for a 2 shot wager beating Fairy Chant and Piquet in the Alabama Stakes.

Associated Press Rye N. Y Bobby Riggs Don McNeill Alice Marble Helen Jacobs Gardnar Mulloy Henry Prusoff McNeill Frankie Parker Miss Marble Sarah Palfrey Mary Hardwick Valerie Scott Briarcliff Manor Ray Billows Tommy Goodwin Culver Ind Bobby Carruthers Coronado Calif Earl Bartlett New Orleans Bobby Falkenburg Hollywood Jim Brink Seattle Syracuse Dick Shaughnessy Dedham Mass Alex Kerr Los Angeles F. S. Hawkins Dallas Hawkins Patricia Laursen Chicago Charles S. Howard Midand Washington Park Sirocco Weigh Anchor Gallahadian Bimelech Saratoga Springs Warren Wright Alfred Vanderbilt Good Turn Oo Headley Salaminia Fairy Chant Piquet Alabama

Diz Pitcher Dizzy Dean Fails To Lift Tulsa In Tie

Dizzy Dean hurled 11 innings of four hit ball for Tulsa against Rogers Hornsby’s Oklahoma City Indians, but the Indians won 1 to 0 in the twelfth after a late retirement for a pinch hitter. Orvil Grove pitched the complete game for Oklahoma City.

Diz Oklahoma City Dizzy Dean Tulsa Oilers Rogers Hornsby Oklahoma City Indians Indians Orvil Grove Redmen

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