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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1952
Page
8
Roswell youths face a delay as promises of baseball programs for under 12 and older boys linger with no visible action this year. Local sports writers note optimism for progress next year despite a dry season and potential renewal of interest depending on community effort.
Five National Guardsmen including Roswell’s W/O Herman M. Miranda were promoted after an examining board met Wednesday night. Promotions went to Clifton N. Perkins and Aldwyer Mills of Artesia, to George A. Duffy of Tucumcari, and Albino E. Martinez of Tucumcari as warrant officer. The board was led by Col. Fred G. Rowell with Col. C. M. Woodbury and Lt. Col. Laurance Brownlee, all of Roswell.
Roswell and San Angelo Colts split a twin bill with 4-3 losses each. In the opener Roswell rallied from a 3-1 deficit to win on late singles and an eighth inning rally. Audie Malone earned the win for Roswell. Jake McClain starred for the Colts with four hits in the two games.
The State Game Department reports trout fishing improving in northern New Mexico despite rains that muddied streams. Best waters include Pecos Mora Chama Brazos and Brazos Meadows Cow and Bull Creeks and High Lakes in Pecos Country. Rio Grande yields light catches but should improve. Elephant Butte and Caballo lakes report good catches. Conchas Lake rated poor due to rapid water level drop. Anglers near Fenton Lake area urged to carry insect repellent against deer flies.
Finland enters 60 track and field athletes headlined by javelin ace Soino Nikkinen and strong marathon contenders led by Veikko Karvonen. Expect strong javelin showings and distance races despite past greats fading, with weather and conditions a key forecast factor. Montana colder, glaciers expand as 10-year climate trend continues.
Sweetwater edged Odessa 3-2 as Alex Carrasquel allowed six hits and earned his eighth win. The Braves broke a 2-2 tie in the eighth on bases loaded walks and a single by Tuttle, then Louis Suarez drove in the final run with a sacrifice fly. Ernest Cortez triple and Charlie Buck single gave Sweetwater an early 1-0 lead, while Raul Dieppa hit an inside-the-park homer for Odessa to lead 2-1.
The Regular drill of A Battery 697th AAA AW Battalion saw attendance by Carlsbad unit instructors including Maj. George E. Bennett and M/Sgt Cyril Maxfield along with Lt. Col. Laurance Brownlee M/Sgt L. D. Hunt and Sfc W. C. Childs. A conference on interior guard duty was led by Second Lt. Kenneth Hunter.
Bill Simpson president of the Chaves County Game Protective Association has called a meeting for next Monday at 7 30 in the Chamber of Commerce building. The report also notes French contributions of 450000 toward the Statue of Liberty project and 350000 from the US for the pedestal.
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