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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1940

Page

7

Golf Stars Beat Par In Southwestern Open Prep

Southwestern golf stars blasted par at the city course as New Mexico Open prep began. Lesser Bailey led with 70, “Spec” Stewart and Dennis Lavender shot 71 in practice, while defending champ Shorty Hornbuckle posted 34 for nine holes. About 55 entered qualifying, with many top pros from Texas and New Mexico. The event runs through Sunday with match play starting tomorrow and finals on Sunday.

Lesser Bailey Artesia Spec” Stewart Roswell Ace Dennis Lavender Big Spring Texas Raymond Connell Clovis Mange Hornbuckle Benny Adams Odessa Jimmy Gamewell Hobbs Pro Jack Hardin Blaine McNutt Bennie Hinton Phil Hesler el Paso Ralph Petty William Gallagher Carrizozo Everett Forrester R. Brannan H. E. Crogier R. M. Henson Bill Bullock V. Millsaps Earl Puckett P. Jones R. C. Pierce Clark Smith Clovis O. Broome R. Neill Gose Dale Stokes Silver City B. Schermerhorn Glen Bone Carlsbad T. S. Hutchinson

Results from Yesterday in Major League Baseball

The Associated Press reports yesterday’s scores. American League games: Cleveland 6 New York 9. Detroit 10 Boston 8. St Louis 3 Philadelphia 10. Chicago 4 Washington 5. National League games: Brooklyn 7 Chicago 4. New York 6 Pittsburgh 1. Only games listed.

Associated Press Cleveland New York Detroit Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Washington Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston Ie

Arizona Texas League Scores Overview

In the Arizona-Texas League Albuquerque defeated El Paso 9 to 5 while Bisbee beat Tucson 16 to 3, reflecting mixed results across the region. Albuquerque and Bisbee both posted decisive wins over their rivals, shaping standings in the latest schedule.

Albuquerque el Paso Bisbee Tucson

Baseball scores from International and Canadian Leagues

International League Newark beat Syracuse 4 to 3 while Syracuse lost 0 to 8. Jersey City edged Baltimore 3 to 2. Toronto defeated Montreal 3 to 1. Rochester won against Buffalo 4 to 3.

Newark Syracuse Jersey City Baltimore Toronto Montreal Rochester Buffalo

American Association Game: Minneapolis 15 St Paul 3

In the only game of the day the Minneapolis team defeated St Paul 15 to 3. The contest showcased strong pitching from Minneapolis and solid defense to secure the win.

American Association Minneapolis St. Paul

PCL Scores Round Up From Night Games

In Pacific Coast League action Los Angeles defeated San Francisco 4 to 2 while Seattle topped Oakland 3 to 1. Hollywood beat San Diego 5 to 1 and Sacramento won over Portland 7 to 3.

Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Oakland Hollywood San Diego Sacramento Portland

Beaumont Beats Shreveport 5 2 In Texas League Action

Texas League results show Beaumont defeating Shreveport 5 to 2 while San Antonio shuts out Houston 2 to 0. Oklahoma City dominates 5 to 1 over an opponent and Tulsa drops 1 to 3. Dallas crushes Fort Worth 10 to 7.

Beaumont Shreveport San Antonio Houston Oklahoma City Tulsa Dallas Fort Worth

Southern Association Scores and Weather Delays

Memphis beat Chattanooga 5 to 4 in a Southern Association game while Birmingham won 5 to 4 and Knoxville lost 0 to 3. Atlanta and Little Rock games were called due to wet grounds, Nashville to New Orleans was postponed because of rain.

Southern Association Memphis Chattanooga Birmingham Knoxville Atlanta-Little Rock Nashville-New Orleans

Hollywood Derby Set At Hollywood Park For Three Year Olds

In Los Angeles July 19 five members of the I beat the Kentucky Derby champion club will run in Hollywood Park’s third annual $25,000 Hollywood Derby for three year olds. Leading contenders read Midand Sweepida Weigh Anchor Royal Crusader and Big Ben in the field.

Los Angeles Gallahadian Hollywood Park Midand Sweepida Weigh Anchor Royal Crusader Big Ben

Boost Willkie Drive Planned at New Mexico Convention

The Young Republicans Club of Colfax County announced a Boost Willkie drive to energize support at the state convention in Las Vegas on Sunday. The plan targets affiliating local members and rallying delegates amid activity in N M.

Willkie Baton N. M Young Republicans Club Colfax County Las Vegas

Nelson Henry Picard and Cooper Lead Long Drive

Henry Nelson Picard and Harry Cooper combine in a long drive effort with Jimmy Thomson contributing key points as the group builds a late surge. The performance highlights teamwork and sustained scoring against a tough opponent.

Nelson Henry Picard Harry Cooper Jimmy Thomson

American League Boils Over in a Wild MLB Day

The Cleveland Indians fell 9-6 to the New York Yankees as five straight losses drop them from first to fourth while Boston, Detroit, and Washington chase the leaders. Buddy Rosar and Red Rolfe homered for the Yankees, DiMaggio extended a 13-game streak, and the Browns suffered 14 straight losses. In the NL, Brooklyn beat Chicago 7-4 as Carl Hubbell dominated Pittsburgh 6-1 in a two-game program shortened by rain.

Chicago Gene Sarazen Sammy Snead Tom O’shanter Lawson Little Ed Oliver New York Ed Ferrier Ben Hogan Texas Dick Metz Ralph Guldahl Byron Associated Press Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Detroit Red Sockers Tigers Boston Jack Wilson Pinky Higgins Washington Senators Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Browns Philadelphia Athletics Johnny Babich St. Louis

Fights Last Night AP Report from Boxing Card

In New York Sally Krieger 177 from Brooklyn knocked out Jarl Johnson 190 from Norway. Patterson New Jersey Antonio Fernandez 151 outpointed Al Franklin 148 1/2 from Jersey City. Waterbury Connecticut Ernest Robinson 142 from Jamaica NY knocked out Dick Turcotte 140 1/2. Sun glasses warn eye protection while driving. Roswell Auto Company ad.

Associated Press New York Sally Krieger Brooklyn Jarl Johnson Norway Patterson N. J Antonio Fernandez al Franklin Jersey City Waterbury Conn Ernest Robinson Jamaica N. Y Dick Turcotte

Al Hostak Fights Tony Zale Tonight

Seattle prepares for a 15 round middleweight title bout with Al Hostak and Tony Zale set for the warehouse district arena. Key talk centers on hand bandages with managers negotiating gauze limits while Benny Leonard to oversee ring instructions around 9 p.m. PST. Hostak’s broken left hand from a prior Chicago fight is cited, though his camp disputes fears of heavy wrappings.

Seattle al Hostak Tony Zale Gary Ind Sam Pian Zale Benny Leonard Pian Hostak Eddie Marino

Arlington Classic Set as Bimelech Heads 1940 Field

Arlington stakes tomorrow features Bimelech the three year old champion contender, with Gallahadian seeking revenge after beating him in the Derby. Other possible runners include Dit Andy K Sirocco and Alhalon as the mile and a quarter race draws a strong field from major stables. Carroll Bierman rides Gallahadian and F A Smith rides Bimelech.

Chicago Bimelech Edward R. Bradley Black Toney Gallahadian Ethel V. Mars Millsdale Stable Andy K Dixiana Sirocco A. C. Ernst Alhalon Carroll Bierman F. A. Smith

Sallies and Shouts Fill Boxing Night Rumors

New York July 19. Sallies down fisth alleys. Manassa Mauler near replacement after back injury. Mrs. Kate Jenkins notes Lew's carelessness when Armstrong was in reach. Buffalo defeats Jackie Donovan, top early prospect among prelims. Hype Igoe still backs Max Baer to stop Galento in eight and Armstrong to jar Jenkins in six. Johnny Ray vows to eat coal if Pittsburg’s Pastor fights under 180.

New York Manassa Igoe Smartie Maxie Baer Galento Armstrong Jenkins Johnny Ray Billy Conn

New York Jints to Train Amid Weather Wins

Autumn note points to an early training camp for the New York Giants within four weeks. Norfolk Downs shows a strong rise of about a quarter of a million compared with last year, while potential World Series home games at Yankee Stadium could double ticket sales if the Dodgers clinch the pennant.

New York Sulfolk Downs Dodgers Yankee Stadium

Wilbur Wood Featured on Today's Guest Star in Sun

Henry Armstrong shows signs of age and Lew Jenkins appears diminished in a boxing feature from the New York Sun, with Wilbur Wood as the guest star. The piece notes Armstrong's fading form and Jenkins's decline, framing Wood as the standout presence in the column.

Wilbur Wood New York Sun Henry Armstrong Lew Jenkins

Andy K. Labeled Problem in Gallahadian Race

Andy K. is blamed for lapses in training and technique as he sulks in workouts and loses the special mile race last Saturday to Gallahadian. Since the Wood Memorial victory he has not achieved notable success.

Andy K Gallahadian Dit Wood Memorial

Dodgers seeking stratoliner to bolster roster

Questions arise about the Dodgers negotiating for a stratoliner to aid travel and team logistics. The Denver writers’ take on the Colorado tennis event’s openness is questioned. Interest centers on which American League club is eyeing Columbus pitcher Frank Melton.

Dodgers Colorado Denver Lax Frank Melton Columbus

Saturnino Baca Dies at Home in Belen Valencia County Leader

Saturnino Baca publisher and for 11 years Valencia county superintendent of schools died last night after a two year illness at his Belen home. Survived by his widow six sons Major Herman Baca Elfego Eddie and Ernest of Belen Dennis of Albuquerque and Gilbert of Washington and three daughters Mrs Joe E Romero Las Vegas Mrs Alex Read Santa Fe and Miss Lena Baca of Belen. Also lists of baseball stats from the era with players Danning Hack Mize and others.

Saturnino Baca Belen N. M T. Saturnino Baca Valencia County Herman Baca Santa Fe Elfego Eddie Ernest Dennis Albuquerque Gilbert Washington Joe E. Romero Las Vegas Alex Read Lena Baca

Major League Leaders by the Associated Press

Wright leads in runs with MecCosky Detroit and Williams Boston tied at 69. Greenberg Detroit and Foxx Boston top RBIs with 69 and 68. MecCosky Detroit and Finney Boston share 112 and 109 hits. Greenberg Detroit and Boudreau Cleveland pace doubles with 31 and 30. McCosky Detroit and Finney Boston lead triples. Foxx Boston and Trosky Cleveland top home runs. Case and Walker lead steals. Newsom Detroit 13 1 and Smith Cleveland 9 2 lead pitching.

Associated Press Wright Chicago MecCosky Detroit Williams Boston Greenberg Foxx Finney Boudreau Cleveland McCosky Trosky Case Washington Walker Newsom Smith

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