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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1940

Page

2

Yesterday's Results AP Baseball Scores

The Associated Press reports yesterday’s doubleheaders and scores. American League games include Boston 1 New York 1 and Washington 9 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 4 Cleveland 5 St. Louis 2 Detroit 5. National League games include New York 1 Boston 12 Philadelphia 4 Brooklyn 2 Cincinnati 0 Chicago 1. Only games scheduled.

Associated Press Boston New York Washington Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Brooklyn Cincinnati de Pee Pittsburgh Is Sern Ea A Acme Ae Pet Washington Ca Philadelphia Titi SR

Texas New Mexico League Scores Snapshot

West Texas and New Mexico league results show Lubbock 5 Odessa 4, Amarillo 4 Pampa 1, Borger 5 Clovis 1, Midland 4 Lamesa 3. Teams traded runs in a day of competitive outings across the region.

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

International League scoreboard summary

Syracuse beat Montreal 7 to 3. Buffalo and Jersey City were 2 and 0 respectively. Newark edged Rochester 2 to 1. Toronto faced Baltimore with rain affecting play.

Syracuse Montreal Buffalo Jersey City Newark Rochester Toronto Baltimore

Columbus Beats Milwaukee In Late Standground

In a short game, American Association action shows Columbus 5 Milwaukee 0 in the first seven, then a 2-2 second half. Toledo tops Kansas City 6-5. Louisville prevails 9-3. Minneapolis 5-2 over their foe. Indianapolis edges St Paul 7-6 in eleven innings.

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

Pacific Coast League Scores From Seattle to Hollywood

In the Pacific Coast League Seattle defeated Sacramento 5 to 1 while Oakland beat San Diego 6 to 2. Hollywood won 7 to 5 over San Francisco and Los Angeles defeated Portland 10 to 2.

Seattle Sacramiento Oakland San Diego Hollywood San Francisco Los Angeles Portland

Texas League Scores Show Houston Led Oklahoma City

Houston defeated Oklahoma City 5 to 1 while Tulsa won 5 to 1 over Beaumont. Dallas and Shreveport posted 9 and 2 respectively as San Antonio faced Fort Worth on wet grounds.

Houston Oklahoma City Dallas Shreveport Tulsa Beaumont San Antonio Fort Worth

Scores From Southern Association Action

Southern Association results list Nashville 4 over Knoxville 2 Little Rock 7 over Memphis 2 Atlanta 7 over Chattanooga 6 with only games scheduled.

Southern Association Nashville Knoxville Little Rock Memphis Atlanta Chattanooga

Republican Club hears C E Mason on campaign organization

The Republican Woman's Club met at the court house with a good turnout. Speaker Mrs. C E Mason discussed campaign organization while Mrs. K A Yoder, president, presided over the afternoon gathering.

C. E. Mason Republican Woman's Club Court House K. A. Yoder

Spec Stewart Faces Rough Quarterfinals in Southwestern Golf

In Albuquerque the Southwestern golf tournament narrows to quarterfinals as Spec Stewart of Roswell and Bob Goldwater of Phoenix lead the field toward semis. Stewart, NM champion, battles George Hayduke while Goldwater, AZ champion, faces Carlos Edwards. other matches pit Petty against Coffin and Cooper against Doolittle.

Albuquerque N. M Bob Goldwater Phoenix Ariz Verne “Spec” Stewart Roswell Goldwater Arizona Carlos Edwards el Paso Tex Stewart New Mexico George Hayducke Globe Tourney Darkhorse Ralph Petty Carrizo- 20 Southwestern Tom Coffin Joe Cooper George Doolittle Jake Walker Hobbs Galwater Walker Skip Schreiber Notre Dame Edwards Tony Gilbert Cooper Jim Mahoney Gallup Doolittle Lester Cooper Hayducke Tom Popejoy Petty Benny Hinton Coffin Tom Knoles Flagstaff

Officials Attend Press Meeting in Clovis NM

E. J. Kurre manager of the Roswell Daily Record and C. Mason editor joined a New Mexico Press Association gathering and Associated Press members in Clovis today for a professional meeting.

E. J. Kurre Roswell

Brooks thaw plan tied to Puerto Rico trip

New York reports indicate Larry Mac Phail traveled to Puerto Rico to arrange for the Brooks to thaw out there next year. Tad Wieman, Princeton coach, said Rocky Mountain pass Tigers will be a tough team. Florida moves to push a state boxing commission through the legislature amid growing gym attendance in Tampa. Red Sox veterans commented on Ted Williams episode, calling the star a spoiled boy. Spencer Scott, Hambletonian winner, was once believed a cripple at age two.

New York Larry MacPhail Puerto Rico Brooks Tad Wieman Princeton Rocky Mountain Pass Tigers Florida Boxing Commission Tampa Red Sox Ted Williams Concensus Theodore Spencer Scott

William Cash Misses $1,000 Arrowpoint Race Start

Pacer William Cash, cooled in the east since July 7, failed to start at Goshen for the $1,000 Arrowpoint after owner L C Sprague of Minneapolis misset his watch to Central time and missed the deadline by one hour. Fearless Peter, nine straight inner, remained unchallenged at the start.

William Cash Goshen L. C. Sprague Minneapolis Peter

And Get Paid For It Ollie Haupt Jr Pro Skater

Ollie Haupt Jr a St Louis figure skating star turns pro to team with Sonja Honey in winter ice carnivals. William Gargan travels from Hollywood to see Freddie Fitzsimmons honored by Dodger fans. Walter St Dennis and Mike Jacobs split again for keeps. Freddy Corcoran believes Sammy Snead marriage could stabilize him. Wisconsin football squad of 50 to be the smallest in the Big Ten.

Ollie Haupt, Jr St. Louis Sonja Honey William Gargan Hollywood Freddie Fitzsimmons Dodger Walter St. Dennis Demon Mike Jacobs Freddy Corcoran P.G.A Sammy Snead Freddy Wisconsin

Dempsey eyeing bouts among fourth-raters

Frank B. Ward reports Jack Dempsey says he may fight several lesser challengers. He notes that such opponents include all but Joe Louis, suggesting a selective comeback plan. The piece reflects boxing gossip in Youngstown.

Frank B. Ward Youngstown O Jack Dempsey Joe Louis

Dodgers Celebrate Freddie Fitzsimmons Amid Slump and Setbacks

The Dodgers prepare a home plate ceremony for 39 year old Freddie Fitzsimmons as Medwick slumps Reese is injured and out for the season. Cincinnati leads, Cubs edge Reds 1-0 while Red Sox top Yankees 11-1 and Indians win 5-4. Mayor LaGuardia to present gifts as about 30,000 fans expected for the event.

Associated Press Dodgers Freddie Fitzsimmons Ducky Medwick Pee Wee Reese Medwick Reese Louisville Phils Reds Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Claude Passeau Lefty Joe Sullivan Boston Bees Giants Oring Brooklyn Dodgers Fat Freddy Dodger Fiorello H. LaGuardia

Fitzsimmons To Get Baseball Honors Night at Ebbetts Field

In Brooklyn on August 16 the baseball community plans a celebration for Fat Freddy Fitzsimmons. Fans players and writers gather for Fitzsimmons Night at Ebbetts Field to honor a ballplayer with 15 years of service.

Brooklyn Fat Freddy Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Ebbetts Field

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