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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1939

Page

7

Connie Mack’s Play Your Hunches Advice Catches Smith’s Two-Hitter

The Chicago White Sox pitcher Edgar Smith, once dismissed by Connie Mack, delivered a two hit game to beat the Cleveland Indians 2 to 1 and lift Chicago into a tie for fourth in the American League. The Yankees beat Washington 6 to 4 as Ailey Donald continues rookie of the year chase. Don Gutteridge and Ted Williams starred for the Red Sox in a 6 to 4 win over the Athletics. Reds topped the Cardinals 6 to 2 behind Bucky Walters four hits. Carl Hubbell relieved for an 11-7 Giants win over the Bees. Dodgers crushed the Phillies 7 to 1 as they climb to fourth. Pirates stopped the Cubs.

Associated Press Jimmy Dykes Chicago White Sox Connie Mack Jimmy Edgar Smith Mack Tihhe New Jersey Cleveland Indians White Sox Smith Philadelphia Indians Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Washington Senators Ailey Donald Donald Joe DiMaggio Joe Gordon Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Ted Williams Reds Cards Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Bucky Walters Walters Don Gutteridge Carl Hubbell Sting Boston Bee Giants Hubbell Brooklyn Dodgers Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs

Englishman criticizes rough baseball in New York

Walter Leysmith of London, a Times staffer, visits New York to study American sports. He cites fights and bottle-throwing at baseball games, says cricket and football discipline are far steadier, and suggests football has stricter control, while baseball would benefit from stronger authority to curb violence.

New York Walter Leysmith London England America Walter Polo Grounds New York Times The Football Association Leysmith

Two Americans Enter English Open Golf Field

At St Andrews July 5 two Americans, Lawson Little and Johnny Bulla, are among 77 players in the Open field as British players lead the way in a rain affected round. Little and Bulla face tough greens where seasoned Britons Crawley Bruen Cotton Whitcombe know how to pace shots, unlike the Americans who struggle with the sodden greens and damp course conditions.

ST. Andrews United States Lawson Little Johnny Bulla Bulla Little Burton, Busso, Faulker and Locke Busla Messrs Crawley, Bruen

Softball Schedule To Be Resumed Tonight

The city softball league resumes after a July Fourth recess with Central Hardware facing Lions Bar at the fairgrounds at 6 p m tonight.

Fairgrounds Central Hardware Lions-Bar

New Mexico Women golfers in second round at Albuquerque

Elinor Jones, famous NM State coach and four time state champion, plays Mrs. A L Pinkerton in round two. Other top matches feature Mrs C F Worrell vs Mrs A B Hebenstreit, Mrs E B Neff, and Mrs August Seis vs Mrs Nat Barrows. Defending titlist Jones led Mrs Arthur Prager 8 up in nine holes before Prager forfeited.

Albuquerque N. M Elinor Jones New Mexico State College A. L. Pinkerton C. F. Worrell Clovis Miss Jones A. B. Hebenstreit Duncan Lang

Chubasco Leads Field in Hawaii Yacht Race Start

The $80,000 sailing beauty Chubasco owned by W. L. Stewart Jr of Los Angeles led a field of 26 at the start of the yacht race to Hawaii, a 2,095 nautical mile dash as crews tracked radio reports from several boats entered in the long voyage.

Hawaii San Francisco Chubasco W. L. Stewart, Jr Los Angeles

National League Scores From Yesterday

Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 10 to 1 while Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 7 to 1. New York won 11 to 7 against Boston and Cincinnati topped St Louis 6 to 2.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Boston Cincinnati St. Louis

Baseball scores from the American League card

The schedule shows Boston beating Philadelphia 6 to 4, New York defeating Washington 6 to 4, and Chicago defeating Cleveland 2 to 1. No other games listed on the day.

Boston Philadelphia New York Washington Chicago Cleveland

International League Scores Lively Night With Seven Hits

Rochester defeated Montreal 9 to 3 and Buffalo edged Newark 3 to 2 in a pair of completed games. Early offense and pitching limited other action as the night’s slate concluded.

Rochester Montreal Buffalo Newark

American Association Kansas City 3 Milwaukee 0

Kansas City blanked Milwaukee 3 0 in a lone scheduled game. The match details show a decisive victory by Kansas City as Milwaukee failed to score. No additional contests were listed on the day.

Kansas City Milwaukee

Local Baseball Scores From Pacific Coast League Action

In PCL results Los Angeles defeated San Diego 4 to 1 while Sacramento beat San Francisco 5 to 4. Hollywood topped Seattle 3 to 0 and Oakland won against Portland 4 to 1.

Los Angeles San Diego Sacramento San Francisco Hollywood Seattle Oakland Portland

Southern Association Scores Reported for Nashville and Memphis

In the Southern Association standings Nashville defeated Knoxville 9 to 0 and Memphis beat Little Rock 16 to 5. The brief note lists only completed games and scheduled matchups.

Southern Association Nashville Knoxville Memphis Little Rock

Texas League Scores From Evening Card

In Texas League action San Antonio defeated Beaumont ten to eight, Fort Worth beat Oklahoma City five to three, Dallas slipped past Tulsa three to two, and Shreveport topped Houston four to one.

San Antonio Beaumont Fort Worth Oklahoma City Dallas Tulsa Shreveport Houston

State College to Name Dean of Women in New Mexico

New Mexico State College board of regents scheduled a Friday meeting at Las Cruces to appoint a dean of women and a dean of students and to fill faculty vacancies. Board member resignations by Mrs H O Bursum and Arthur Starr were noted as they planned to attend.

Las Cruces N. M New Mexico State College Board of Regents H. O. Bursum Socorro Arthur Starr Hatch

Favor Riggs to Win English Tennis Open

The British rate Bobby Riggs 2-1 favorite to beat his roommate and doubles partner Elwood Cooke in the Wimbledon singles final. Cooke, though stronger recently, has never beaten Riggs in 12 meetings, but both matches this year went to five sets. Riggs is seen as the more complete player and favored to claim the title.

Favor Riggs Wimbledon Bobby Riggs Elwood Cocke Riggs Cooke Don McNeill

Stewart To Play In Western Open

Roswell 5 time New Mexico state golf champion Stewart plans to travel to Oklahoma City to compete in the Western Open starting next Tuesday, regarded as one of the outstanding amateur golfers of the southwest.

Spec” Stewart Roswell New Mexico Southwest Oklahoma City

Arizona-Texas League Score Summary

El Paso and Bisbee games end with final tallies 0 to 4 and 0 to 3. Tucson tops Albuequet 5 to 7 with multiple pitchers credited and late scoring plays.

West Texas M7 league scores delayed by dust

Big Spring at Midland postponed while Abilene at Lamesa and Pampa at Amarillo game results show the Dust Bowl era disruption. Hatton Summers Con way Goodell Parrish Rabe star for Clovis in a 11 to 12 loss to the hosts as Christie Hunt Poteet Ratliff Gorski Kramer Harris and Mickey lead scoring for the visitors.

Associated Press Midland Abilene Lamesa Clovis Christie Hunt Poteet Ratliff Gorski Kramer Harris & Mickey Miller

Boxers, leagues, and cameos sweep sport brief notes

New York reports mix boxing chatter with baseball and hockey hints. Schmeling may face Nova Galento winner if he stays with Larry MacPhail’s plan amid Giant Dodger weekend hype. Dempsey’s illness headlines coast to coast. NHL magnates eye St Louis as a growth market. Lou Gehrig tributes broadcast in Canada. A sophomore shot putter at Pete U, John Smith, attracts notice. Corbett plans baseball ventures as he expands in Meg. Hostak set for over the weight tuneups. Yankees offer Bob Meusel a potential farm club managerial post.

New York Max Schmeling Larry MacPhail Messrs Frick Terry Bree Jack Dempsey St. Louis Lou Gehrig Boston John Smith U. of Pete Jack Corbett Syracuse Chiefs Meg Wopr al Hostak Bob Meusel

Keep Calm Out in Cincinnati Worried Over World Series Crowds

Cincinnati residents fret over handling large World Series crowds mirroring last August in Pittsburgh as teams prepare for arrival and celebratory events.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Joe Dugan Sells Bronx Tap Room to New Owner

Joe Dugan, longtime Yankee great, has sold his Bronx tap room to a local entrepreneur. The deal transfers ownership of the bar and club assets, with closing expected next month. Dugan expressed gratitude to patrons and hinted at future ventures in the area.

Joe Dugan Yank Bronx

Galento Prices and Barroom Wisdom in 1935 1939 Boxing Payouts

Art Cohn notes Tony Galento earned 35 dollars in 1935 and 50 02063 dollars in 1939 for bouts with Larry Johnson and Joe Louis. The piece weaves in sports quips about Casey Stengel and Mickey Cochrane visiting Montana and mentions Eddie Miller of the Bees wearing cheaters. A Minnesota Crookstown player Rolandson fractured jaw by a pitch from Ralph Hendrick in Eau Claire, then hit a homer, triple, and two doubles later.

Art Cohn Oakland Cal Tribune Tony Galento Larry Johnson Ant Elizabeth N. J Galento Joe Louis Mickey Cochrane Montana Boston Casey Stengel Giants Danning Eddie Miller The Bees Joe Joe Louis Russ Rolandson Crookstown (Minn Ralph Hendrick Eau Claire Wis Rolandson Hendrix

P G A contenders include Guldahl Snead Runyan Nelson Picard Metz

The analysis notes next week's PGA winner will likely come from Guldahl Snead Runyan Nelson Picard or Metz. A playful line mentions Sandlot star Murray Phillips of Clarksville Texas twice stealing bases and scoring a run before the final batter struck out, bringing amusement as he played catcher.

Smart Pro Opinion Guldahl Snead Runyan Nelson Picard Metz Sandlot Wild Hoss Murray Phillips Clarksville Tex

Harvard Crew Triumphs Over London Club At Henley

Harvard won by two lengths in the third heat of the Grand Challenge Cup at the Henley Regatta. The Americans, fresh from defeating last year's winners, watched the London Rowing Club A crew finish tired as Harvard advanced to the semi finals.

Henley-On-Thames England Harvard London Rowing Club London

Yale Polo Captain Dies After Polo Spill

CAPTAIN OF YALE POLO TEAM DIES NEW YORK July 6 1 C Mott Woolley 22 captain of the 1939 Yale University polo team died of concussion of the brain at the Neurological Institute today following a spill from his pony during a polo match yesterday at Meadow Brook Field Long Island He was the son of Clarence M Woolley retired president and chairman of the American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation His home was in Greenwich Conn.

YALE New York C. Mott Woolley Yale University Neurological Institute Meadow Brook Field Long Island Clarence M. Woolley American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation Greenwich Conn

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