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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1956

Page

7

Braves Take NL Lead As Burdette Spawns 3-1 Win

The Milwaukee Braves move 2 1/2 games ahead in the NL behind Lew Burdette and Warren Spahn. Ed Mathews hit his 28th homer with Hank Aaron’s two-out triple, and Joe Adcock added his 30th. Cincinnati’s Redlegs suffer another loss as Frank Robinson homers in the ninth.

Lew Burdette Cincinnati Redlegs Bob Buhl Brooklyn Dodgers Warren Spahn Burdette Spahn Braves Ed Mathews Joe Adcock Brooks Lawrence Milwaukee Redlets Cincus Mathews Hank Aaron Lawrence Adcock Frank Robinson Ted Kluszewski Wally Post Fred Haney Ed Bailey

Ike's Prayer Read by Star Irene Dunne

At the Republican convention in San Francisco Irene Dunne read a prayer written by President Eisenhower. The prayer, first delivered in his 1953 inaugural address, asks for dedication to public service and guidance to discern right from wrong, emphasizing inclusion and cooperation across political beliefs.

Cow Palace San Francisco Eisenhower Irene Dunne

Commie China Starts to Preach Birth Control

Hong Kong reports Mao regime endorses birth control as Peiping sponsors elementary lessons. Information centers in Beijing rise, signaling official support despite denials of food shortage fears or weaponizing population policy for China’s future.

Commie China Hong Kong China Mao ‘Tze-tung Peiping Kwangming

Nashua Rests After Colic Attack Ahead of Saratoga Run

Nashua the millionaire colt insured for 1.25 million dollars rests in his stall after a colic attack. Trainer Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons holds out hope he can start in the Saratoga Handicap on Saturday, with a decision to be made tomorrow.

Saratoga Springs N.Y Nashua Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Mr. Fitz Atlantic City Fitz Leslie Combs Combs Fitzsimons

Bucking Broncos add Dempsey from Marysville

New Mexico Military Institute signs fullback Bob Dempsey from Marysville California. The 6 foot 0 inch, 197 pound 20 year old versatile back was named to the All Northern California and All League teams and can fill in at halfback. A tieup with the Air Force Academy brings about two dozen top prospects to Bronco livery this fall.

Broncos of New Mexico Bob Dempsey Marysville Union High School Marysville Calif Ira Dempsey California NMMI Air Force Academy Colorado Springs

Fishing a Collegiate Sport

Nashville Tenn. Fred Russell the Nash ville Banner sports editor predicts fishing will become a competitive sport among Southern colleges and high schools. He foresees dual meets and tournaments with bait and fly casting contests and a scoring rivalry for most fish and big fish while cheerleaders would be outlawed.

Nashville, Tenn Fred Russell The Nashville Banner Russell

Seixas Richardson Refuse to Concede to Australia in Davis Cup

Brookline masses the U S Davis Cup team led by Vic Seixas and Ham Richardson say they will not concede anything to Australia in the challenge later this year. Richardson and Seixas recall beating Australia's top doubles pair Hoad and Rosewall in London and a potential rematch may occur this week at Longwood where Hoad Rosewall are seeded No 1. The Americans swept Becker Davies 6 4 9 7 6 2 in the opening round while Cooper Fraser and Anderson Emerson seeded 3 and 4 advanced with little difficulty.

Brookline Mass Vic Seixas Ham Richardson U. S Australia Richardson Seixas Lew Hoad Ken Rosewall London Hoad Rosewall Seixas and Longwood England Roger Becker Mike Davies Ashley Cooper Neale Fraser Mal Anderson Roy Emerson

State Revenue Collections Show Six Month Gain

State Revenue Bureau reports six month collections across 11 divisions totaled about 45 million dollars, up nearly 5 percent. Major contributors were school tax at 15.67 million and gasoline tax at 10.14 million.

Santa FE State Revenue Bureau Mike Gallegos

Ninth Billy the Kid Rodeo Draws Thousands

Nearly 2,000 people attended the Billy the Kid Rodeo at the Thomas Fortune Ryan III ranch for the ninth annual event. Fifteen year old Dub Cox of Hope won the grand champion saddle prize. Frank Daly of Melrose won calf roping in 37.9 seconds. The 124 entrants included junior and senior boys in calf roping, roping, and barrel racing events with champions named from multiple towns in New Mexico.

Three Rivers N. M Thomas Fortune Ryan III Billy the Kid Dub Cox Hope Frank Daly Melrose Ryan Tularosa Lions Club Howard Kinkaid Montoya Jerry Long Roswell Bill Jones Floyd Johnnie Bramouste Corona Owen Fox Tiapan Victor Drew Cloudcroft

Browns Star Dr Tony Adamle Credits Football for Medical Degree

Cleveland linebacker Tony Adamle, part of the Browns championship squads, says football funded his medical studies at Western Reserve University. In 1954 his comeback salary covered his last two years. he is 32 and interning at Akron City Hospital. A Fairmont West Virginia native, he hopes to be a general practitioner in West Virginia.

Cleveland Tony Adamle Cleveland Browns Western Reserve University Browns Dr. Adamle Adamle Akron City Hospital West Virginia Fairmont W. Va

Rodeo results list for Danley Jr. event and state junior calf roping

Danley Jr boys cloverleaf barrel race winners include Stanley Thomas Three Rivers and Jimmy Danley with Rookie Stra ley Ancho. Girls breakaway calf roping led by Mary Ann McKnight Capitan. Girls cloverleaf barrel race tops Linda Lee Kinkaid Montoya Shirley Cox Hope and Jackie Martin Roswell. State junior calf roping champions Frank Daley Melrose Howard MacDonald Three Rivers Bud Jones Melrose.

Cowboys Primary Poll Not Overcrowded in Wyoming

In Cheyenne Wyoming the primary vote was forecast light with one statewide race a four candidate Democratic contest for Congress. Incumbent Keith Thomson faced no GOP opposition. Democratic hopefuls include Jerry A O Callaghan A M Downey Dora Belle Harris and George W K Posvar.

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Congress Keith Thomson Jerry A. O'Callaghan University of Wyoming A. M. Downey Glendo Dora Belle Harris George W. K. Posvar Bearded

Cardinals News Names Four Assistants to Ray Richards

Charley Trippi Bob Nowasky Chuck Drulis and Wally Lemm are assisting Coach Ray Richards of the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League.

Charley Trippi Bob Nowasky Chuck Drulis Wally Lemm Ray Richards Chicago Cardinals National Football League

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