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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1940

Page

5

All Star Football Game Tickets On Sale In Roswell

Tickets for the all-star football game in Albuquerque on Saturday night August 24 go on sale in Roswell at Kiplings Leland and Platts drug stores. Sales end August 22 with price 56 cents including tax. Roswell stars Barton Lesby Walter Whitmore Milton Olaroff and Harold Bryant to play for the south under Coach Corn. Northern stars coached by Mason Anderson of Raton. Several players from Roswell and Carlsbad unavailable due to military maneuvers and a trip. Kickoff at 8 oclock.

Albuquerque New Mexico Roswell Kipling’s Leland’s Platt’s Louisiana Corn Robinson Carlsbad Center Mason Anderson Raton New Mexico High School Coaches Aviation Albuquerque Ons Club

Trosky and Hornsby backers to replace Vitt next year

In New York August 15 Hal Trosky and Rogers Hornsby rank first and second in line to succeed Oscar Vitt as manager next season amid hopes Vitt leaves. Billy Conn departed for Pittsburgh after scolding Mike Jacobs for postponing the Bob Pastor bout. Fans cheered Dempsey Louis and Praddock at the fair. Frankie Parker arrived in Newport with 24 suitcases.

New York Hal Trosky Rogers Hornsby Oscar Vitt Vitt Billy Conn Pittsburgh Mike Jacobs Bob Pastor Philly Doc Prothro Dempsey Louis J Praddock Frankie Parker Swanky Newport

Auburn Coach Faces Draft Hit Across Staff

Worry dept notes Auburn coach Jack Meagher could lose 41 of his 53 players to the draft and all but one of his six assistants hold reserve army commissions, a severe disruption to the squad.

Jack Meagher Auburn Army

Poor Port land turnout hinders Hollywood stars trip

In Portland Oregon last week low attendance forced Hollywood stars to wire for railroad fare. Terry Moore notes the outfielder is two steps slower in a night game making fly balls hard to judge.

Portland Ore Hollywood Stars Terry Moore

Noted Baseball Figures to Lecture at New York Fair

Boston Globe reports Joe Cronin, Jimmy Foxx and Jim Tabor will lecture at the New York Fair for children. Victor O Jones notes the trio will also discuss baseball and may bring Red Sox pitchers along, hoping for interaction with attendees.

Victor O. Jones Boston Evening Globe Joe Cronin Jimmy Foxx Jim Tabor New York Fair Red Sox

Connie Mack benching Mc Coy shocks Ragtime news

The writer ranks the glammer boy while noting Connie Mack benches Mc Coy and praises the Red Sox for aiding the hapless Yankees. Rain disrupted events in Conn and Pastor, and the piece avoids naming the faster runner.

Ragtime News Connie Mack McCoy Wrnter Red Sox Rain Conn Pastor

Names Is Names Opponents of Texas Tech

Texas Tech faces a rugged matchup as Bird Dog and Double Ug anchor the line. The pair of tackles bring size and power to protect the quarterback and open running lanes for the offense. Opponents must prepare for their disruptive presence.

Texas Tech Bird Dog

Bowling Major League roundup caps Roswell matches

The Pin Topplers beat the Pin Splitters 2 out of 3 games and Maple Mashers took 2 out of 3 from Choket Uppers in last night’s action. Art Allison led with 255 and 599 for high single and 3 game totals, while Red Ball reported rapid league formation and urged registrations for bowlers and sponsors. The Roswell Record team travels to Carlsbad Sunday for a match against a young men’s four am squad.

Maple Mashers Art Allison Pin Topplers Red Ball Roswell Bowling Association Roswell Carlsbad

Bow-Legged Cowboy Contest Rules Continue Page One

The article outlines the bow-legged cowboy contest rules. Measurements use the upper tibia, entrants must be natural bow-legs from choking the mid-section of a horse, and not congenital. Open to diverse western-state cowhands with a few regional eligibility notes and a three-member judging committee.

New Mexico Arizona Texas Colorado Montana Wycoming Nevada California Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska New Jersey

Baseball scores roundup from yesterday by AP

The American League games saw Boston 3 at New York 8 and Detroit a big 13 to 7 win over St Louis. Chicago was blanked by Cleveland 4 0, while Washington beat Philadelphia 5 to 3. In the National League New York won 1 to 0 against Boston, Philadelphia edged Brooklyn 9 to 5 6 to 6, and Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 7 to 6 in 11 innings with Cincinnati at Chicago listed as a future contest.

Associated Press Boston New York Washington Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit Chicago Cleveland Brooklyn Cincinnati Iain Pittsburgh Associated’ Press New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Red Lou Finney Jimmy Foxx Ted Williams Bombers Pearl Johnson Denny Gatehouse Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns Browns Johnny Whitehead Buddy Lewis Senators Athletics Ken Chase A’s Nats Nelson Potter Pepper Martin Mace Brown Pittsburgh Pirates Clyde Shoun Sportsman's Park Brown Pirates

Arizona Texas League Scores In Narrow Tucson Win

Arizona Texas League results show Tucson 8 Albuquerque 9 and Bisbee 5 El Paso 8 in a series of close games. The tallies reflect a busy night of play with multiple competitive marks across the league.

Tucson Albuquerque Bisbee el Paso

West Texas New Mexico baseball scores update

West Texas and New Mexico listings show Amarillo beating Clovis 8 to 5 while Pampa defeats Borger 6 to 5 and Midland edges Lubbock 8 to 5. Lamesa leads Odessa 15 to 9 with a 4 run advantage.

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

International League scores prompt list update

The ledger notes results from the International League with Jersey City beating Buffalo 3 2 Newark defeating Rochester 4 0 and Montreal edging Baltimore 5 3. Toronto Syracuse game referenced as played from an older date.

Jersey City Buffalo Newark Rochester Montreal Baltimore Toronto-Syracuse

Scores From The Weekday Baseball Standings

American Association games included Minneapolis 16 over Indianapolis 8 Toledo 6 over Milwaukee 5 Louisville 6 and St Paul 1 Columbus 5 over Kansas City 4.

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

Southern Association Scores Reported From Weekend Games

In Atlanta the Southern Association game ended Atlanta 3 Chattanooga 1. Little Rock defeated Memphis 11 to 7. New Orleans and Birmingham played to a 7 7 tie while Nashville secured a 5 to 4 win over Knoxville.

Southern Association Atlanta Chattanooga Little Rock Memphis New Orleans Birmingham

Texas League scores tense 10th inning win by San Antonio

In a Texas League action San Antonio edged Fort Worth 3 to 2 in 10 innings while Oklahoma City shut out Houston 4 to 0. Shreveport defeated Dallas 8 to 2 and 6 to 5. Beaumont at Tulsa postponed due to rain.

San Antonio Fort Worth Oklahoma City Houston Shreveport Dallas Beaumont Tulsa

Coast League Scores Roundup Headlines

Pacific Coast League results show Los Angeles 6 over Portland 4 and multiple city matchups with Seattle 5 Sacramento 1, San Francisco 3 Hollywood 2, Oakland 7 San Diego 6, reflecting a busy slate across the circuit.

Los Angeles Portland Seattle Sacramento San Francisco Hollywood Oakland San Diego

National semi pro tourney opens in Wichita with 32 teams

Sandlot national semi pro tournament starts its sixth Wichita run with 32 teams vying for the title and a $5,000 prize plus a trip to Puerto Rico. Defending champions Duncan Cementers from Oklahoma are among top contenders, aiming to reclaim the 1940 honors. The winner will depart New York for San Juan in early September to join the second semi pro world series.

Wichita Kas Puerto Rico Duncan San Juan

Stewart and Goldwater Tie For Medalist Honors

In Albuquerque the 26th Southwestern golf tournament saw Bob Goldwater of Phoenix and Verne Stewart of Roswell tied for medalist with 71s amid wind and rain. Goldwater then won a playoff to take the top seed, as Stewart suffered a three-putt on the first hole.

Albuquerque Bob Goldwate Phoenixr Ariz Verne “Spec” Stewart Roswell N. M Arizona New Mexico Kim Bannister Phoenix Goldwater Stewart Phoenix City Northern Arizona Flagstaff Joe Swillum Dr. L. C. Renfro Santa Fe Las Cruces Country Club Joe Cooper Ralph Petty Carrizoro Southwestern Tom Coffin Bob Goldwater Jake Walker Hobbs S. P. Smith, Jr Carlos Edwards el Paso Tex Larry Tidrich Artesia Tony Gilbert R. E. Seelinger Las Vegas Blaine McNutt Tom Cornish George Doolittle Lester Cooper Verne Stewart Dr. C. L. Renfro Skip Schreiber Dave Cole Tom Popejoy Bob McDonald

Veteran Pitchers Win Games For The Giants and Indians

The Associated Press notes veteran screwball pitchers Carl Hubbell of the Giants and Al Smith of the Cleveland Indians dominated their games. Smith’s Indians defeated the White Sox 4-0 in night action, with Roy Weatherly delivering key hits. Hubbell’s 1-0 win over the Bees featured a late-inning rally as Mel Ott sparked the Giants with a pinch-hit performance.

Associated Press King Carl Hubbell Giants al Smith Cleveland Indians Smith Chicago White Sox Jimmy Webb Indians Injuns Roy Weatherly Hubbell Carl The Bees Mel Ott Frank Demaree Manuel Salvo Bill Terry Tony Cuccinello Manny Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Freddie Fitzsimmons Johnny Rizzo Bob Bragan Brooks

Newsmen Gather in Clovis for NM Press Association Meet

Clovis hosts the two day summer convention of the New Mexico Press Association with Floyd B. Rigdon presiding. Governor Miles plans a Saturday luncheon for visiting editors and a tea for Mrs Miles. Speakers include Keen Raferty John McCarty Barney Livingstone and Gathryn Bomar.

Clovis New Mexico Press Association Floyd B. Rigdon John E. Miles Will Harrison The Santa Fe New Mexican Paul McAvoy Roswell Dispatch John Stevenson

Regional American Legion double header opens in Albuquerque

Four state champions swing into action at the regional junior baseball tournament in Albuquerque. Albuquerque faces Ponca City at 7 15 p m MST in the opener, followed by Topeka defending its title against Louisville. Winners meet Friday for the regional crown after brief morning workouts and a Legion banquet honoring the players.

Albuquerque N. M American Legion Ponca City Okla Topeka Kas Louisville Colo

Faiths of Teak and Aegean Echoes

A fragmented note hints at diverse faiths and old wooden ships in a distant coast. Names and places are unclear but the mood suggests ancient rites and seafaring communities shaping local culture.

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