Cubs May Yet Beat Reds In Stretch Drive
The Cubs show a late surge with four wins in five, scoring 39 runs including a 14 1 victory over the Giants as Cincinnati holds an 8 1/2 game lead. Reds beat Phillies 9-5 while Higbe struggles, Derringer gains 14th win. Cardinals and Dodgers tie 3-3 after rain. Pirates blank Bees 9-0. A's top Tigers 7-4. Yankees beat White Sox 10-2. Red Sox explode on Browns 14-7 with Williams, Cronin, Tabor homering.
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Cubs
New York Giants
Reds
Phillies
Kirby Higbe
Pious
Derringer
Terry Moore
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ken Heintzelman
Boston Bees
Pittsburgh Pirates
Detroit
Philadelphia Athletics
George Caster
Cleveland
Washington
New York Yankees
Chicago
White Sox
Spud Chandler
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Ted Williams
Joe Cronin
Jim Tabor
Call for Special Session on Rio Grande District Aid
In Albuquerque on July 27, a former request urged Governor Miles to convene a special legislative session to aid Middle Rio Grande conservancy district property owners. District directors endorsed the idea, hoping three days would suffice to pass legislation suspending assessments until 1955, with costs covered by R F C funds.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Miles
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District
Hollywood Gold Cup Draws Fans for 50 000 Race
Hollywood Los Angeles July 27 Turf enthusiasts packed Hollywood Parx to witness the third running of the added 50 000 Hollywood Gold Cup. Seabiscuit's legacy looms as Kayak II and Challedon lead a field including Can't Wait Viscounty Advocator and Joy Boy in a mile and a quarter purse event. Other contenders include Speedy Specify Filisteo Hysterical Wedding Call Vain Bo Mount Vernon II.
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Los Angeles
Hollywood Parx
Challedon
Seabiscuit
Kayak II
Kayak
Charles
Howard
W. L. Brawn
Myron Selznick
Valdiia Farm
Advocator
Louis B. Mayer
Joy Boy
Speedy Specify
A. A. Baroni
Filisteo
Hysterical
Wedding Call
Vain Bo
Mount Vernon II
Old Settlers Visit At Fair Time Attracts Hot Springs Figure
A man in Hot Springs named Dame George Curry or a toothless claimant as former territorial governor makes reservations to attend the Old Settlers events at fair time. He typically travels by walking to the gathering.
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George Curry
Hot Springs
Territorial
Local Investor Visits Chaves for Property Interests
Came H. L. McGhee of Metropolis Illinois, an oil and related interests enthusiast, visits Chaves annually to review and safeguard property holdings and inform locals on the subject.
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H. L. McGhee
Metroplis, Ill
Chaves
Ra ton Treasurer Dame Connolly Backs WPA Relief Plans
Dame John Connolly of Rat0n, praised as New Mexico’s best treasurer, signs on as brindle sigadier of the WPA with Harold Mundell overseeing relief efforts in the valley.
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John Connolly
Raton
New Mexico
Sigadier Brindle
WPA
Harold Mundell
Retired Captain E L King Visits Lea County
U S Army retiree Came Capt. E L King to Lea county to review investments and honor memory of Dr H A Ingalls. The veteran spoke briefly, recalling his old friend and expressing respect for the late physician.
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E. L. King
U.S. A
Lea County
H. A. Ingalls
Came Jack Head Turns Brewer After Public Service
Came Jack Head once served as the original No. inspector for the state board of liquor control. He is now traveling for the Harry Mitchell brewery and earning an honest living outside of politics.
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Jack Head
State Board of Liquor Control
Harry Mitchell Brewery
Clint man and wife return from vacation with car tour
Dame Fred Schuster of Clint Texas and his wife and child head home after a vacation. Ben Franklin, a Carlsbad store man, began by piloting the historic Blue Car across wide miles of New Mexico terrain.
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Fred Schuster
Clint
Texas
Ben Franklin
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Local Masonic welcome for Hiram Abif Merrick in Illinois
After months of travel through Illinois and other states, Hiram Abif Merrick arrives to settle. He receives a cordial greeting from numerous Masons, welcoming him warmly before plans move him onward.
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Hiram Abif Merrick
Illinois
Dame Snow Builds Noted Insurance Business in East Side
Dame M. F. Snow of Clovis began in the insurance business with John Savage in the Praetorians and has since built a dandy operation at the hot spot on the east side.
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M. F. Snow
Clovis
John Savage
Praetorians
East Side
Las Vegas Optic Proprietor Dame Hub Kane
Dame Hub Kane, owner of the Las Vegas Optic, is described as a roaming figure with state reach. He moves freely under long standing letters of marque and has historically resisted political involvement.
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Dame Hub Kane
Las Vegas
Santa Rosa man hunts for cool spot and sheep talk
Came Bill Edwards of Santa Rosa seeks a cool spot and discusses sheep. An uncommunicative companion is noted for clear affiliations. He will vote for Willkie and Clyde Tingley, even voting his sheep if needed.
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Bill Edwards
Santa Rosa
Willkie
Clyde Tingley
Des Moines Heat Comment Sparks Local Quip by Martin Couple
Mr and Mrs C C Martin of the treasurer's office in an Iowa county speak during heat talk. He says we know nothing about the warmth and that a 100 degree Des Moines reading would be deadly. Mr Martin notes he was raised at Carlsbad.
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C. C. Martin
Iowa
Des Moines
Martin
Carlsbad
Deadline Extended for Free Cotton Classification
The Agricultural Marketing Service extends the filing deadline for free cotton classification applications for 1940. Delays in planting and late season push the new dates to August 15 for much of the Mississippi Valley and southeastern states, and August 25 for northern and western areas. Eligible growers in North Carolina Virginia Tennessee Kentucky Missouri Oklahoma New Mexico California Texas west of 100th Meridian must file by August 25.
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Agricultural Marketing Service
Clayborn Wayne
New Mexico
North Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
Oklahoma
Zona
California
Texas
Futurity Race At Arlington Park at Arlington Park
The Arlington Park Futurity offers a $49,565 prize for 13 two year olds in the season finale of a 30 day meeting. Swing and Sway and Attention head the field as favorites with large shares for top finishers and Arlington vies for a rich payoff.
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Chicago
Arlington Park
Greentree
Swing and Sway
Parker Coring
Attention
Swing
Sway
Floral Horeshoe
Brookmeade Stable
Mettlesome
A. G. Vanderbilt
Free classification service memo for loan eligibility
Memorandums sent to eligible group members waive fees for classification used in loan purposes. Applications and forms are available at any cotton branch of the Agricultural Marketing Service. Nearby offices for New Mexico include El Paso Texas 509 U S Court House, P O Box 1369 Dallas Texas and P O Box 1140 Austin Texas.
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Agricultural Marketing Service
New Mexico
U. S. Court House
el Paso
Texas
P.O
Dallas
P. O. Box
Austin
Moseley's to Host Artesia All-Stars in Sunday Game
Moseley's softball team will host an Artesia all-star squad Sunday at 2 30 p m on the Roswell fairgrounds field The team plans a stronger lineup and aims to avenge two prior losses Artesia plays in Roswell for the first time this year Admission is free Tim Wheeler says the public is invited Next Thursday Moseley's travels to Artesia for a night game Also notices about J E Rose estate final hearing set for September 10 and bids invited for a Berrendo School classroom building by the Chaves County Board of Education
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Artesia
Fairgrounds
Moseley’s
Artesia Crew
Roswell
Tim Wheeler
Manapoe
Chaves County
New Mexico
J. E. Rose
State OF
Roberta Rose
J. J. E. Rose
Robert A. Rose
W. E. Rose
V. E. Rose
O. E. Little
D. P. Greiner
Chaves County Board of Education
Berrendo
R. M. Cookson
Finals Today In Public Links Golf
A 13 year old weekend golfer and a 23 year old unemployed auto worker meet for the National Public Links crown at Rackham municipal course in a 36 hole duel. Robert Clark of St Paul and Michael Dietz of Detroit reach the final after defeating Louis Jennings and others in earlier rounds.
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Detroit
Rackham Municipal
Robert Clark
St. Paul
Michael Dietz
Clark
All Vanderplis Stakes In New World For Arlington Futurity
In New York on July 27 the talk centers on Vanderplis as a top contender for the Arlington Futurity while Dr. H M Parsnall adds 25 winners this season. Great Neck favored over Bostwick Field as Steniglehnarts Play No 3 cited as key in the national 20 goal polo title race Sunday.
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New York
Hoss
Vanderplis New World
Parker Corning
H. M. Parsnall
Sten Iglehnarts
Great Neck
Bostwick Field
Those Baseball Fans Eye New World Series Route
Today's Guest Star Bob Whiting notes that fans who envisioned a Yankees versus Brooklyn World Series are switching views as Cincinnati and Cleveland appear to offer a better parlay, suggesting a move toward Ohio venues.
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Bob Whiting
Paterson Morning Call
Brooklyn
Ohio
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Mary Hardwick Travels 35000 Miles Across U S A
Mary Hardwick of London who arrived 11 months ago to play in the Wightman Cup has extended her trip to cover 35000 miles around the United States. Mention of college players pending a government call and references to Texas Aggies football and ROTC add context to wartime era sports and military service. Oregon State issues its fall football brochure as Bud Forrester is praised for good work.
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Mary Hardwick
London
U.S.A
Texas Aggies
Fort Worth
Frankie Lala
Oregon State
Bud Forrester
Bud
Ump Joe Rue Clash Sparks Fan Bottle Incident Tale
The report recalls umpire Joe Rue who faced bottles from Yankees fans and notes a prior incident about ten years ago in the American Association when a Columbus crowd reacted to a call by Rue and another umpire. A fan allegedly struck Rue’s head during the exit.
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Joe Rue
Yankee
American Association
Columbus
Rue
Georgetown U Eyes All American Tackle Bid for Shot Putter
Rumors say Georgetown University targets Al Blazis for an All-American berth as the shot putter seeks a major track and field recognition. The Osage athlete may soon move to a greener program amid transfer chatter.
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Georgetown U
al Blazis
Osage
Vacation Takes The Spotlight As Bill White Steps In
The column announces a two week vacation for the regular writer and hands the baton to Bill White. Readers are invited to support the temporary pinch-hitter and contribute, ensuring a smooth transition and continued coverage.
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Bill White
Baseball results across the National League from AP report
Yesterday's results show Chicago defeated New York 14 to 1. St Louis tied Brooklyn 3 by a rain shortened game. Pittsburgh crushed Boston 9 to 0. Philadelphia beat Cincinnati with a 5 run margin.
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Associated Press
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Ona
Rittsburgh
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Baseball scores amid busy AL action
American League results included Philadelphia beating Detroit 7 to 4 and Washington prevailing 2. Cleveland routed New York 13 to 10 while Chicago lost 2 and Boston defeated St. Louis 14 to 7.
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Arizona-Texas League game Tucson 6 Bisbee 7
In the sole scheduled contest of the Arizona-Texas League the Tucson team lost to Bisbee by seven runs. Bisbee secured the victory with timely hitting and solid pitching as Tucson struggled to string together offense.
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Tucson
Bisbee
Baseball Scores From The Circuit Overnight
American Association Toledo defeated Minneapolis ten to six while Kansas City beat Louisville two to one. Columbus won twelve six over St Paul who answered five to two. Indianapolis Milwaukee game postponed.
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American Association
Toledo
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Louisville
Columbus
St. Paul
Texas League Scores Roundup From Night Games
San Antonio blanked Beaumont 6 to 0 while Oklahoma City defeated Dallas 7 to 1. Houston beat Shreveport 5 to 0. Fort Worth edged Tulsa 4 to 3 in ten innings, highlighting a busy league tally of late results.
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San Antonio
Beaumont
Oklahoma City
Dallas
Houston
Shreveport
Fort Worth
Tulsa
Pacific Coast League Scores From Evening Games
Seattle 8 Portland 2 Sacramento 4 San Diego 1 San Francisco 7 Los Angeles 3 Oakland 12 Hollywood 4.
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Seattle
Portland
Sacramento
San Diego
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Oakland
Hollywood
Southern Association Scores From Saturday Games
Nashville 6 Knoxville 5 Chattanooga 10 Atlanta 6 New Orleans 6 Birmingham 1. Only games reported.
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Southern Association
Nashville
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
New Orleans
Birmingham
High school football scores flash across Texas and New Mexico
Clovis 8 Borger 13 Amarillo 7 Pampa 3 Lubbock 9 Odessa 7 Lamesa 7 Midland 1. Record Want Ads Get Results.
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West Texas-New Mexico
Clovis
Borger
Amarillo
Pampa
Lubbock
Odessa
Lamesa
Midland
Girl's Kidnap Story Proves to Be Untrue
A 13-year-old Springer girl admitted she lied about being kidnapped by three men in a truck to avoid parental punishment. She had stayed with neighbors from Tuesday night to Friday morning, and earlier claimed she was taken to an abandoned farm house. County officers chased a phantom abduction before the truth surfaced.
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Springer
N. M
Colfax County
Billy le Doux
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