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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1934
Page
2
In a fast basketball game at Roswell High School, the NNM Broncos defeated Amonett’s Fender-Fixers 91 to 77. The Broncos led 17 to 5 at halftime after a dominant first half, with Bond scoring four field goals in Amonett’s late rally.
Roswell Coyotes defeat Artesia Bulldogs 42 to 39 in a fast basketball game at Artesia. Harrison led with 11 field goals as Roswell built early lead and held off late Bulldog charges. Box score shows Roswell players Porter Hawkins Zimmerman Espinosa Harrison HeLeman Roberts Stolaroff with balanced scoring. Artesia’s Chambers Brown Champion and others kept within range. Next game vs Capitan. Albuquerque clash postponed due to midyear exams.
A packed Associated Press brief lists boxing results from multiple cities. Winners include Cleto Locatelli over Jack Bers in New York, Petey Hayes and Pete De Irasse drawing in Brooklyn as Lew Feldman outpoints Mike Belloise in Brooklyn, and Frankie Petrolle defeating Pete Guiotta in Schenectady. Other bouts feature Tony Scarpaci, John Bonito, and Abe Chavez earning decisions in Baltimore and Albuquerque, with various local heavyweights noted.
Ira Dern, age 210, of Salt Lake City defeated Ed er Lewis, 220, of Glendale, in a contested match reported by The Associated Press.
Eddie McMillen was disqualified in the third round of the Gaston McMillen match at the armory after allegedly peppering his opponent in the eyes with a pepper-filled tobacco sack. Gaston won the match by default after two falls earlier, marking a repeat disqualification pattern this season.
An excerpt reflecting on learning from failure and folly. The Rev Roy J Smith notes that lessons come most from what is avoided, from failures, and when the mind is least focused rather than during busy periods. It emphasizes self awareness and humility.
The postponed Ross versus Petrolle welterweight bout could crown Ross as the top welterweight challenger. Petrolle, weighing 142 pounds, seeks to prove he belongs at 147 and challenge McLarnin. The bout promises left hook duels and strategic body work as each fighter aims to secure title leverage.
A summarized digest of Polo magazine notes and campus sports, correcting names for the New Mexico Military Institute Roswell team and detailing a 10 to 8 win over Oklahoma. Also recaps a 1934 season start, a 21 to 27 loss, and local humor columns from the Barracks Briefs with student activities and a junior basketball game against the Record.
Otis Clingman defeated Doug Marcelle in a rough 26 minute first fall comeback, winning the last two falls in a tag or single bout. Marcelle opened with a body slam, Clingman used a drop toe hold and flying tackle, tempers flared as crowd and fighters clashed post decision. Tug Wilson also beat Walter Stratton with a reverse belly scissors in 35 minutes.
William Tilden still dominates indoors as Elisweth Vines shows progress in a pro tour match. Vines won a set and pushed a second to a decisive eighth game, with Tilden prevailing 6-4, 8-10, 9-7, 6-3 in Philadelphia.
Albuquerque game summary reports the University of New Mexico Lobos beating the Texas School of Mines 41 to 20 at home. Bowyer led with nine points while True Walton Biges and Barton contributed as the Lobos controlled the pace throughout. The Miners struggled to score in the first half as their forwards failed to dent the scoreboard.
New York, January 13. Babe Ruth, though aged 40, will receive about $35,600 for next season with the New York Yankees, as reported by AP. The figure reflects ongoing contract talks and the veteran slugger's value to the team.
The piece outlines Babe Ruth's stalled 1934 contract talks with Col. Ruppert and a reported compromise around 325000 dollars. It notes Ruth’s expected workload, likely 100 games, and totals he’ll earn from salary plus sidelines, placing him as the era’s highest paid figure in baseball gate and related earnings.
Durham NC January 12 AP President of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues predicts an improved 1934 for baseball. He cites healthier sport, better employment conditions, and hoped growth of minor leagues as organized baseball expands to more communities.
Chicago Bears, 1933 pros champions, travel to Los Angeles to face a Southern California all star team at Wrigley Field tomorrow afternoon. Led by Erny Pinckett, the squad plans light drills as gates open, with about twenty thousand fans expected in good weather for an open style game. Also noted, last night’s American Association hockey results.
On the trail of 24000 prize money, 16 surviving golfers tee off in the tournament's third round at the San Francisco national match play open. Upsets trimmed the field as amateur entrants fell, but a strong roster remains headlined by Johnny Rogers of Denver and row of former champions. Rogers, who won his first two rounds by comfortable margins, faces Verne Toffin of Bremerton today while other notable matchups include Roland MacKenzie against Frank Mimeh and Tom Creavy with Hollywood. Art Lasky of Minneapolis knocked out Tom Patrick of Los Angeles in a clash noted among the day’s results.
New York January 13 AP A happy interview between Jack Dempsey Col John Reed and Patrick altered the heavyweight scene. Col Kilpatrick Madison Square Garden indicated a Baer Carnera bout in June could be arranged despite Carnera’s Garden and Baer’s Dempsey ties. The bout hinges on Carnera defending his title against Loughran February 22 and Baer’s return for a winter appearance against Hap Norris.
New York January 13 AP Reflecting rising western strength in polo Cecil Smith of Texas and Elmer Boeseke of California received W-goal handicaps the first time a player from beyond the Alleghenies is rated at maximum. Hitchcock remains 19 goals for 13th straight season. Smith led 1933 with nine goals, Boeseke tied eight, rankings show eight top spots held by the West with Roark Williams Pedrey at eight and Hitchcock at one for the East joined by Mills, Ink, and Guest at high positions.
Results show Albuquerque High 32 and Carm ls bad 26 in a boys meet with Menaul 22 Estancia 13 Portales 21 Clovis 21 Roswell 42 Artesia 39 and Texas Mines 29.
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