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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1939

Page

5

Ambers Edges Armstrong In Close Welterweight Clash

In Yankee Stadium Ambers won the 15 round decision to reclaim the light welter crown from Armstrong as 29,088 fans watched. The bout featured bloodied faces and disputed rounds with Ambers receiving the majority of rounds on two judges while a third favored Ambers, and gate receipts totaled 116,396.85 after 137,925.77 at the gate.

New York Henry Armstrong Lou Ambers Ambers Armstrong Yankee Stadium Mike Jacobs Associated Press Little Coast Arthur Donovan Frankie Fullam Jack Healey

Fall match race eyed for top three-year-olds

New York Aug 23 Young Alfred G Van derbilt plans a fall match race featuring the cream of the three year olds and top handicap horses. Possible entries include Challedon Johnstown Eight Thirty Cravat and Kayak II with the event set for New York or Maryland. Henry Cotton says the British Ryder Cup team will be the strongest ever to invade the U S If the Reds buy the Syracuse Chiefs manager Dick Porter may join his old boss Jack Corbett in San Diego.

New York Alfred G. Vanderbilt Maryland Challedon Johnstown Henry Cotton U. S Cincinnati Reds Syracuse Chiefs Dick Porter

Help Wanted Players for Nebraska Central Football Team

The Central City Nebraska Republican calls for players for the Nebraska Central football squad. It highlights an opportunity for an excellent education and much competition in all sports, inviting talent to join the program.

Nebraska Central Central City Neb Republican Bud

Dodgers Prepare Durocher Contract Lift With Pay Rise

The Dodgers plan a new contract for Leo Durocher with higher pay while other sports notes mention Bill Bonthron not planning a comeback, Sammy Snead’s golf sideline, Lou Brix guiding Henry Watlingy in New Orleans, a tense Reds and Cardinals train ride, and Jimmy Braddock as Nova’s chief second against Galento.

Dodgers Leo Durocher Bill Bonthron Princeton Sammy Snead Toofies Lou Brix Sixto Escobar Henry Watingy New Orleans Bantam Reds Cardinals Jimmy Braddock Nova Galento

Cubs to Send Jurges to Manage Farm Club

Detroit paper reports rumor that Chicago Cubs will assign Bill Jurges to run their Los Angeles farm club. Jurges has struggled at shortstop for Chicago this season, and the quoted remark notes that claim as accurate.

Detroit Chicago Cubs Bill Jurges Los Angeles Jurges Chicago

O'Brien Struggles as passer in Eagles win

In Temple Stadium Philadelphia a charity game pitted Davey OBrien of the Eagles against college all stars. He completed no passes in nine attempts with three interceptions and six plays incomplete. The Eagles won 17 to 0 as OBrien contributed a touchdown and 73 return yards on five punts while teammate Dave Smukler led the offense.

Philadelphia Davey O’brien Philadelphia Eagles Texas Christian Marvel Eagles O’brien Dave Smukler Little Dave Quick Temple Stadium

Baseball scores from yesterday by the AP

National League results include Brooklyn 8 over St Louis 5 and New York 4 over Chicago 2. Philadelphia 4, Cincinnati 0. Pittsburgh 8, Boston 2. American League scores feature Detroit 9 over Philadelphia 4, Boston 10 over St Louis 3, Cleveland 6 over Washington 4, New York 14 over Chicago 5.

Associated Press Brooklyn St. Louis New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington Cincinnati Oh Chicago Ees Brooklyn Ik Ae SS Wwe TEAM Pet Boston i Chicago Cleveland Cams Seattle Los Angeles San Francisco Sacramento Portland Hollywood San Diego Oakland

International League Scores Show Tight Battles

In league play Baltimore edged Jersey City 2 to 1 while Syracuse defeated Newark 6 to 5 and Buffalo triumphed over Rochester 9 to 7 Montreal shot past Toronto 16 to 3 in a high scoring matchup marking a busy night of intercity games.

Baltimore Jersey City Syracuse Newark Buffalo Rochester Montreal Toronto

American Association scores and late game call details

The Columbus team beat St. Paul 5 to 2 in a second game ended after six innings. Indianapolis won 5 to 3 over Milwaukee, Minneapolis defeated Toledo 5 to 3, and Kansas City beat Louisville 5 to 3.

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

Baseball scores in Pacific Coast League schedule

In a scheduled slate, Sacramento beat Oakland 2 to 1, Portland defeated San Francisco 19 to 7, and San Diego triumphed over Hollywood 9 to 7.

Sacramento Oakland Portland San Francisco San Diego Hollywood

Texas League scores with Dallas and Shreveport wins

Dallas defeats Houston 8 to 4 while Shreveport edges Fort Worth 2 to 1. San Antonio at Tulsa faces weather threats. no other games reported.

Dallas Houston Shreveport Fort Worth San Antonio-Tulsa

Southern Association Scores Snapshot

Knoxville edged Chattanooga by 4 to 3 while Atlanta triumphed 7 to 6 over Birmingham. Nashville beat Memphis 5 to 2 and New Orleans won 5 to 3 against Little Rock. Birmingham posted a 9 against Atlanta in another result.

Southern Association Knoxville Chattanooga Atlanta Nashville Memphis New Orleans

Ambers vs Armstrong recap leaves welterweight awaiting rematch

The piece notes Am bers edged Armstrong in a disputed fight though Armstrong lacks former spark. Henry is described as no longer a true lightweight, unlikely to make 135 pounds again. Ambers is praised for strength and a smart, game plan. Eddie Mead’s threats are dismissed, with a welterweight title rematch anticipated.

Ambers Armstrong Henry Bureau Eddie Mead

Cubs Hope Reds Win Pennant Bruins Oppose St Louis

James S. Kearns notes Chicago Daily News that the Cubs favor Reds to win the pennant, while the Bruins seem to block St. Louis from any chance at the flag.

James S. Kearns Chicago Daily News Cubs Reds Bruins St. Louis

South Carolina to cease trips over Booty Payne move Clemson

Alabama and Tennessee along with Duke and North Carolina will halt operations around Greenville as Booty Payne, the sensational triple threat high school back, heads to Clemson. Southwest conference coaches may also stop excursions to Hobbs as Bobby Kendricks and Red Crow pick the University of New Mexico.

Alabama Tennessee Duke North Carolina Greenville S. C Payne Clemson Hobbs N. M Bobby Kendricks Red Crow U. of New Mexico

Thief Leaves Note After Missing $70 At Jersey Beach

In Wildwood Crest New Jersey Earl Calleway found his car short of seventy dollars after a swim. A note from the thief read Go home and take a bath in the tub. Police investigated the odd clue as a local beach incident.

Wildwood Crest N. J Earl Calleway

State golfers head to Hobbs for state amateur tourney

Hobbs New Mexico hosts the 25th state amateur golf championship with a record field. Defending champion Verne Spec Stewart arrives with many players from Roswell while Shorty Hornbuckle from Las Cruces aims to upset the favorite. Clovis and Albuquerque send strong five man teams, Dan Griffin and Guy James headline Hobbs entries. The State Golf Association meets tonight at the Country Club followed by a dance and Sunday prize awards.

Stewart Shorty Hornbuckle Las Cruces Hornbuckle Las Cruses Clovis Hobbs Dan Griffin Guy James Cloudcroft Hobbs Country Johnnie Neal State Golf Association A. C. Kimbrough

Postponement of Softball Game Between McNally Hall and Lions Bar Club

McNally Hall softball game with Lions Bar Boys Club was postponed to the league schedule end. Lions Bar formed a pick-up team for a practice game. Moseley’s exited the league. Southwestern Public Service Company will replace them, facing Mabie Lowrey at 5 45 tonight.

McNally-Hall Lions- Bar Lions-Bar Moseley’s Southwestern Public Service Company Mabie -Lowrey

Injuries May Decide Flag In National League Race

The St Louis Cardinals lost fielder Jimmy Brown to a concussion and two straight games to the Dodgers 8 5 while Pepper Martins leg injury limits their lineup. Cincinnati Reds cope without several regulars as Kirby Higbe wins again. Dodgers Camilli and Giants Melton pace early scoring. Pirates beat Bees. Yankees hammer White Sox as Feller wins. Red Sox beat Browns. Gehringer returns for Tigers in a 9-4 win over Athletics.

Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Jimmy Brown Brooklyn Dodgers Brown Cardinals Ray Blades Redbirds Johnny Mize Blades Mize Martin Cincinnati Reds Ival Goodman Bill Werber Harry Craft Lou Myers Lonnie Frey Reds Phillies Kirby Higbe Dolph Camilli Brooklyn New York Giants Chicago Cubs Cliff Melton Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Bees Bill Brubaker Elbie Fletcher New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Marts Russo Chicago Bobby Feller Cleveland Indians Ington Senators Feller Tribe Ted Williams Jimmie Foxx Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns Charley Gehringer Detroit Tigers Philadelphig Athletics

New Mexico Taxpayers Digest Income Debt Details

The document notes that Las Vegas borrowed 275000 against lands and permanent funds, the reform school 40000, and the state penitentiary 100000. It highlights direct appropriations from the general fund for Los Lunas mental detectives home and training school and for the New Mexico museum, with substantial support for the girls welfare home. The university may issue 100000 in bonds backed by earnings from income producing buildings, while the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts borrows 55000 with possible further bond plans tied to building earnings.

Institute For the Blind University College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts

Mother Gobbler Not A Sissy In New Mexico Hatchling Tale

Isaac Rhodes, Dona Ana county farmer, tends a bold bronze gobbler determined to hatch 11 guinea hen eggs. The bird, called masculine by Rhodes, shelters the nest in a leafy tepee and awaits hatching in about 18 days while keeping visitors at bay.

Las Cruces N. M Isaac Rhodes Dona Ana Mr. Rhodes

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