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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1939

Page

7

Spec Stewart Wins New Mexico Amateur Golf Title

Roswell’s Spec Stewart defeats Ed Armstrong 3 and 2 to capture his seventh New Mexico amateur golf title in Hobbs. Elinor Jones of Albuquerque extends women’s record, while Red Keohane of Roswell wins the consolation trophy after a tough final.

Armstrong Hobbs Red Keohane Bird N. M Verne Stewart Roswell Elinor Jones Albuquerque New Mexico Ed Armstrong Sunjaay T. C Pop) Bird

Nova’s Poor Form Triggers Fight Betting Shakeup

Atlantic City reports Nova’s disappointing showings over the weekend. Bookmakers in New York stake $2,000 against $10,000 on a Galento knockout in four rounds. Nova vetoes a training move to Philadelphia despite Lou’s camp seeking a pep boost. George Blake will referee. Pals say Pennsylvania chair Leon Rains grows wary of Arthur Donovan over past decisions.

Atlantic City N. J Nova New York Joe Jacobs Lou Philadelphia George Blake Leon Rains Pennsylvania Commission Arthur Donovan Viet Armstrong-Ambers

Nova trains where Gypsy Rose Lee appears on pier

The note places Lou Nova training on a pier the same as Gypsy Rose Lee in a flesque show. From left to read the signs read Lou Nova Wrestling Gypsy Rose Lee next week. The vivid public display hints at a forthcoming clash and adds local spectacle to the wrestling promotion.

Nova Gypsy Rose Lee Lou Nova

Coach Tommy Thomas poised to lead the Orioles

Coach Tommy Thomas set to succeed Rogers Hornsby as Baltimore Orioles manager. Edidh Mead declines a national magazine offer to write an expose of the Ambers-Armstrong fight, claiming he will testify before the New York boxing commission tomorrow and retract prior statements. The piece notes Mead’s volatile ties with promoter Tom Gallery and mentions Dusek wrestlers staying around after a match week.

Tommy Thomas Rogers Hornsby Baltimore Orioles Edidh Mead Ambers Dusek Wrestling

Giants Buy Johnny Rucker From Atlanta for 30000

This week the Jacksonville baseball club’s cap goes to a new star. Last year a youngster named Johnny Rucker was criticized for not being good enough. The Giants purchased Rucker from Atlanta for 30000 cash, a bold move amid sports pages.

Jacksonville’ Baseball Club Johnny Rucker Giants Rucker Atlanta

My Life and Works by Tony Galento Daily Inquirer Feature

Who's Who circles will be interested to note that My Life and Works by Tony Galento now appears daily in the Philadelphia Inquirer. The column spotlights the boxer's memoir and career highlights, adding a literary angle to his athletic fame.

Who's Who Tony Galento Philadelphia Inquirer

Canine Vag rancy Police in English Railroads

In the August issue of the American Kennel Gazette C L Frances describes how English railroads use trained dogs to patrol rights of way and freight terminals. The piece notes dog patrols began about thirty years ago and have evolved to deter trespassers and safeguard dock properties and rail lines, following disruptions in rail service and an English sabotage scare.

New York America C. L. Frances Amerian Kennel Gazette American Kennel Club England Frances North Pmctern Railway Company

McNally Hall Opens Season Against Mabie Lowrey Tonight

McNally Hall, city softball champions, start the new schedule with a 5:45 p.m. game at the fair grounds versus Mabie Lowrey. The week’s remaining slate includes McNally Hall vs Mexicana Bar on Tuesday and Sunset Cremery vs Mabie Lowrey on Wednesday plus Moseley’s and Lions Bar games Thursday and Moseley’s vs Mexicana Bar on Friday.

McNally-Hall Mabie-Lowrey Fairgrounds Mexicana Bar Sunset Creamery Moseley’s Lions Bar

Mexicana Bar Ball Team Edges Carlsbad 14 13

The Mexicana Bar baseball team of Roswell narrowly defeated Carlsbad 14 to 13 yesterday afternoon at the new ball field at the South Hill school. The game was exciting but marked by several errors.

Mexicana Bar Roswell Carlsbad South Hill School

Flashes of Life Help Wanted in Johnstown Window

A Johnstown shop window displays a humorous help wanted sign reading Wanted Reliable cat one wishing to learn the drug business and willing to catch rats and mice while learning. This AP item captures a quirky wartime era employment nod.

Johnstown

Santa Monica police chief loses new car to theft

In Los Angeles, Police Chief Charles Dice, while returning from a meeting, found his new police car stolen from a parking lot. He rode home in a rattling LA patrol car as officials ordered a broad search for the vehicle.

Los Angeles Charles Dice Santa Monica Chief Dice Chagrineaé

English police dog study shifts to German shepherds

The English study in Belgium influenced police dog methods upon return leading to purchases and training of mainly German shepherds by selected officers. Used in Hull Middlesbrough The Hartlepools and Tyne Deck with emphasis on strength and health. Upkeep costs are small compared with patrol efficiency gains.

Belgium England Hull Middlesbrough Hartlepools Tyne Deck

Bumper crop of pitchers 10 win 20 games

Baseball season may feature many milestones led by Joe DiMaggio 400 hitter talk but pitchers loom large as 20 win performers. Ruffing notches his fourth straight 20 win season helping the Yankees win 13-3 over Detroit as Feller nails a 1-0 shutout for his 19th win. Derringer reaches 17 wins with Cincinnati while several others sit close to the target.

Associated Press Joe DiMaggio Bucky Walters Bob Feller Red Ruffing Walters Ruffing Bill Lee Buck Newsom Paul Derringer New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Feller Feller Cleveland Boston Red Sox Tribe Boston Sox Derringer Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Ival Goodman Harry Craft Carl Hubbell Curt Davis St. Louis Cardinals Tommy Bridges Tigers Chicago Cubs Detroit Luke Hamlin Brooklyn Dodgvers Dutch Leonard Washington Senators Leonard Senators St. Louis Browns Ken Chase Philie Cubs Ray Hartiell Gus Suhr Bees Boston Bees Cardinals Bill Posedel Henry Majeski Cy Blanton Dodgers Pirates Bill Beckman Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Thornton Lee

Wightman Cup Retained by United States in Tennis

The United States retained the Wightman Cup by winning five of seven matches against England at Forest Hills. Valerie Scott defeated Sarah Palfrey Fabyan 6-3 6-4, while Alice Marble beat Kay Stammers 3-6 6-3 6-4 to swing the tie in favor of the Americans who secured a ninth straight Cup.

New York Forest Hills Valerie Scott England Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Alice Marble Kay Stammers Helen Jacobs

Yesterday's Results in American League Baseball

Detroit lost 13 to 3 to New York while Philadelphia shut out Chicago 2 to 0. Boston fell 3 to 0 against Cleveland, marking decisive scores across the league.

Associated Press New York Detroit Philadelphia Chicago Boston Cleveland

National League Scores Quick Hit Parade

Cincinnati defeats New York 7 to 2 while St. Louis tops Chicago 6 to 4 and Boston wins 10 to 5. Philadelphia edges Chicago 3 to 4 in a separate clash. Pittsburgh yields 9 runs as Brooklyn falls 5 to 3 in another game.

Cincinnati New York St. Louis Boston Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn

Local League Scores Briefs Show Mixed Results

International League standings note Jersey City defeated Newark 7 to 4 while Syracuse lost 5 to 3 to Baltimore. Rochester led Montreal 11 to 3 but Montreal closed to 5. Buffalo shutout Toronto 9 to 0.

Jersey City Newark Syracuse Baltimore Roechester Montreal Buffalo Toronto

American Association Standings Snapshot

St Paul defeated Indianapolis while Minneapolis beat Louisville. Toledo topped Kansas City, and Columbus defeated Milwaukee. Team records shown include St Paul eight three, Minneapolis five three, Toledo eight one, Columbus six one, with other results listed.

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

Pacific Coast League standings update

In the latest results Hollywood 7 10, San Diego 2 2. Los Angeles 4 2, Seattle 0 3, San Francisco 7 4, Portland 3 Sacramento 6 6, Oakland 1 2. The table shows team-by-team records with Oakland slipping and Sacramento steady, reflecting a competitive race.

Hollywood San Diego Los Angeles Seattle San Francisco Portland

Texas League scores roundup with multiple games

Houston blanked Oklahoma City 12 to 0 while San Antonio beat Fort Worth 3 to 2. Dallas defeated Beaumont 7 to 4. Tulsa routed Shreveport 4 to 3, moving to 9 on the season.

Houston Oklahoma City San Antonio Fort Worth Dallas Beaumont Tulsa Shreveport

Series Win Sealed as Hardwick Falls 6-2 6-2

The match concluded with Mary Hardwick defeated 6-2 6-2 as her opponent seized control early and maintained a firm lead. The result completes the series with a decisive victory for the challenger.

40 Huskies On E N M College Grid Squad

Forty husky football players will be eligible for the 1939 Greyhounds. Coach Al Garten, new Eastern New Mexico College mentor, says the squad will average about 175 pounds in the line and backfield. Several players come from Hobbs where Garten coached, with a mix of third-year men and new backs from Albuquerque, Dimmit, and other towns. Returning linemen and backfield veterans are listed, signaling a varied roster as the team faces its toughest schedule yet.

Husky al Garten New Eastern New Mexico College Beef Brown Hobb Garten Bill Briggs Bill Givens George Stockton Portales Hobbs Greyhounds Joe Leon Miller Howard Cohen Bob Kindrick Richard Hock Lawrence Arnald Cardill Light Jimmy Pappan Albuquerque Frank Easter Dimmit S. J. Hatter Rog

Arizona Texas League Team WwW 2 Pet Albuquerque

Arizona Texas League standings show Albuquerque at 28 23 .549 and Century at 28 25 .528 with PN 28 25 .528 and others at 21 32 .396 amid team WwW 2 Pet. notes.

Pet Albuquerque

Arizona Texas League Results Show Scoring Hits

Bisbee beats Albuquera 7 to 4 as Totaro and Montgomery rally for arcchuleta and Gardner. Tucson loses 13 to 11 to El Paso after a late surge by Sedwick Johnson Hansen Raimondi Mayer.

The Associated Press Bisbee Albuquera Totaro Montgomery Archuleta and Gardner Tucson el Paso Sedwick Johnson and Hansen Raimondi Mayer

Bisbee Overpowers Albuquerque In Doubleheader Opener

In the first game Bisbee topped Albuquerque 9 to 4 with 9 runs in nine innings while Mitchell, Baldwin and Montgomery starred. Warrelman, Glasby, Lilly and Gardner led the Albuquerque defense. In the second game Bisbee won 11 to 4 after a late surge as King, Carpenter and Starr paced the Bisbee offense alongside Montgomery. Templeton, Lilly, Gallios and Gardner contributed for Albuquerque.

Bisbee Albuquer Mitchell Baldwin Montgomery Warrelman Glasby Lilly Gardner Galios King Carpenter Starr and Montgomery Templeton Gallios

Tucson game summary from unclear lines

Player lists include Haverty Bowen Sedwick Hansen Bates Hemnsen and Kiley Johnson Kelly. Scoring sequence shows el Faso and 102 201 points with 69 4 Haverty etc. Unable to determine full context or final outcome from OCR fragment.

Tucson el Faso Haverty Bowen Sedwick Hansen Bates Hemnsen Kiley Johnson and Kelly

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