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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1940

Page

7

Dodgers Back in Lead With 4-2 Win Over Reds

The Brooklyn Dodgers reclaim first in the National League after defeating Cincinnati 4-2 in eleven innings. Dolph Camilli delivered a two run homer, Hugh Casey earned the win in relief, and St Louis moved to fifth as Billy Southworth took over the Cards and Pittsburgh and Boston also changed places in a league-wide upheaval.

Associated Press Ray Blades Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Cards Blades Billy Southworth Cincinnati Brooklyn Cardinals Sam Breadon St. Louis New York Southworth Pilot Rochester Glamora Mike Gonzales New York Giants Southworth Bill McKechnie McKechnie Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Bees

Baer Begins Training For Galento Fight In Jersey City

Max Baer opened training today for his July 2 bout with Tony Galento at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City. The former heavyweight champ weighed 228 pounds and aims to shed 12 to 14 pounds before the match. Baer did light work with sparring partner Jim Howell, wearing gloves for the first time since last September.

Max Baer Galento Pompton Lakes N. J Tony Galento Jersey City Roosevelt Stadium Baer Babe Itchie Jim Howell

New Mexico lawmakers urge Congress to stay in session

New Mexico Senators Hatch and Chavez urged continued congressional session until Roosevelt declares no national emergency exists with Hatch noting the timing depends on circumstances. Representative Dempsey advocated extending session until defense program legislation, especially the Hatch act, is completed. In Hobbs officials ordered a Roswell tabulation of population figures after a county census extension request was denied.

N. M Congress Washington New Mexico Carl Hatch Dennis Chavez Roosevelt Hatch Rep Dempsey Hobbs Roswell

All Star Grid Game Draws New Mexico Prep Elites

Raton leads high school graduates named for an all star grid game at New Mexico University this summer. August 24 contest features two 30 man squads coached by Ted Shipkey and Jerry Hines with funding from the Coaches Association. Selections announced by Fred Brown include Bert Malcolm LeRoy Foster Bill Hudson Emerson Lloyd Chester Clemens Reys Ogas and others from districts one two and four.

Albuquerque Raton High School New Mexico University Ted Shipkey Jerry Hines New Mexico Aggies Fred Brown Las Vegas Brown Coaches’ Association Bert Malcolm LeRoy Foster Raton Bill Hudson Hot Springs Emerson Lloyd Chester Clemens Santa Fe Reys Ogas Silver City District One Robert Romero Fred Thomas Clayton Marvin Pavletich Alex Kapich Dan Voorhees Joe Calloway Irvin Rubin Frank Wych Selmer Hovland Ralph McGuire Cliff Bickley Armando Larragotti Lyle Teutsche Rudy Camunez Las Cruces Frank Carr Alamogordo

Yesterday's Results in American League Baseball

In yesterday's scores the Cleveland Indians lost 4 to 5 to the New York Yankees. Detroit Tigers defeated the Boston Red Sox 7 to 1. St Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2 to 3. Chicago Cubs edged the Washington Senators 3 to 2.

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

Baseball scores from National League games

National League results show New York 2 St Louis 3, Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 2 in 11 innings, Boston 3 Chicago 5, Philadelphia 4, with Pittsburgh 10 noted in brief.

New York St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh

International League Scorecard Reports Several Matches

In the International League results Jersey City defeated Toronto 3 0, Montreal beat Syracuse 3 1, Buffalo routed Newark 9 6, and Rochester was shutout 0 to 0 by unknown opponents in the listed fixtures.

Jersey City Toronto Montreal Syracuse Buffalo Baltimore Newark Rochester

St. Paul 6 Triumph Stuns Milwaukee In Wet Grounds Tilt

In a waterlogged clash, St Paul defeated Milwaukee 6 to 5 amid postponed games including Indianapolis at Kansas City and Minneapolis at Columbus. Louisville and Toledo also listed, with Columbus hosting later action.

American Association Milwaukee Louisville Indianapolis Kansas City St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis Columbus

Pacific Coast League scores show varied results

In the Pacific Coast League games, San Francisco defeated San Diego 12 to 8, Seattle beat Oakland 4 to 3, Hollywood fell to Portland 2 to 1, and Sacramento won over Los Angeles 14 to 5.

San Francisco San Diego Seattle Oakland Hollywood Portland Sacramento Los Angeles

Texas League Scores Include Fort Worth and Houston Victories

Fort Worth defeated Dallas 10 to 9 while Tulsa beat Oklahoma City 9 to 7. Houston won 6 to 1 against Beaumont and Shreveport fell 5 to 2 to San Antonio. The results reflect a dynamic Texas League slate.

Fort Worth Dallas Tulsa Oklahoma City Houston Beaumont Shreveport San Antonio

Southern Association Scores Report

In the Southern Association results Atlanta defeated Knoxville 12 to 4 while Birmingham beat Little Rock 5 to 4. Chattanooga beat Nashville 9 to 8 with New Orleans losing 2 to 4. Memphis trailed 1 to 11.

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

Bisbee tops Albuquerque in lone Arizona-Texas League game

In the only scheduled contest, Albuquerque fell 5 to 3 against Bisbee. The win improves Bisbee’s standing while Albuquerque continues in league play.

Bisbee Albuquerque

West Texas-New Mexico League Scores Report

Baseball results from West Texas New Mexico League games include Pampa 14 over Lubbock 10, Clovis 1 over Big Spring 7, Midland 3 over Amarillo 11, Lamesa 3 over Borger 10, with Borger 10 total in the scoreline.

Lubbock Pampa Clovis Big Spring Midland Amarillo Lamesa Borger

Greatest Finish In The National Open Golf Meet

The National Open at Canterbury near Cleveland builds to a dramatic finish with Snead Little and Smith tied at 141 for the 36 hole lead as 21 players remain within six strokes. Winds and rain reshape the final rounds, while Guldahl and Sarazen chase potential titles from 144 and 145 totals. Nelson and Demaret falter as 66 players at 153 and ties advance to the final round.

Cleveland Canterbury Sam” Snead Lawson Little Suave Horton Smith Joplin Ghost Boy Wonder Snead Sam Smith Chicago Little Ralph Guldahl Gene Sarazen Byron Nelson Jim Demaret Houston Texas

Sports Briefs From New York A Crisp Roundup

A compact sports brief from New York rounds up baseball headlines about the Cardinals coaching uncertainty at Florida C and season drama around Paychek. It notes Johnny Louis fight reactions, Mel Ott absence in the Giants cleanup spot, and a two year old horse racing scene with Clarksville poised for Lincoln Fields. It mentions Joe Louis visiting Washington for his sister’s Howard University graduation and Alf Letourner joining his regiment. Demaret’s eighty one is also cited.

New York Cardinals Florida C Joe Louis Joe Republic Cinty Dodgers Redios Paychek Johnny Louis Mel Ott Giant High Breeze Blensign Clarksville Lincoln Fields Washington Howard University Alf Letourner

Conn-Lesnevich Fight Broadcast Quips

Sports note recounts taunts during the Conn versus Lesnevich broadcast. Sam Taub quips Conn holds his ground as he circles right while Stern jokes about warm Detroit night and impending summer.

Conn-Lesnevich Sam Taub Conn Sam Mr. Stern Detroit

Ragtime News Review Ends With Light Golf Bust

The piece playful summarizes sports and personalities: Campolo narrowly survives Baer, Ott is demoted, Demaret posts an eight one score, Sammy Snead dominates the course, and Ray Blades and the Giants receive noting. The tone mirrors a light, editorial wrap up.

Ragtime Ray Blades Campolo Baer Giants Melvin Ott Demaret Sammy Snead Birdies

Dizzy Dean Leaves Chicago for Tulsa and West

Chicago Daily News saluted Dizzy Dean with Shakespearean farewells while Chicago Times understated the moment with the headline Dizzy Spell Ended.

Dizzy Dean Tulsa Points West Chicago Daily News Mr. Shakespeare Chicago Times

Selected Shorts Bring Golf Mystery to the Open

Golfer Charles G. Eberhardt of Tampa finds his name missing from the National Open roster as a pro or amateur. The article hints at unresolved questions about his status and the tournament's official listings.

Charles G. Eberhardt Tampa Chick

State Capital Briefs From Santa Fe

State Corporation Commission chairman said no request yet from Albuquerque groups to eliminate interstate freight rate differentials. Adjutant General Charlton reported 1 500 watched a Guard anti aircraft searchlight demo. Fort Arthur detachment to Socorro for officer training school opening. Governor Miles proclaims the week as Flag Week urging displays. Hearings set Monday on ten motor carrier permit applications and a Carlsbad cab company certificate case.

Santa FE Robert Valdez State Corporation Commission Albuquerque Junior Chamber of Commerce Albuquerque Traffic Club R. C. Charlton National Guard Deming Fort McArthur Calif Socorro Guard Carlsbad Cab Company

Training school to teach crime detection in Gallup

Lectures on crime detection and prevention will open a week long training program in Gallup for police and Indian Service officers from north western New Mexico. Speakers include H. R. Duffey and G. H. Franklin from the El Paso FBI office.

Gallup N. M New Mexico Indian Service H. R. Duffey G. H. Franklin el Paso Federal Bureau of Investigation Office

Planning Strategy for Ad Club Charity Softball Clash

Jim Lee shares a strategy with Ed Williams for the Ad Club to surprise the Lions in the annual grudge game at de Bremond Field. Rusty Etz and Tex Shin kle are pegged to supply the power, with Mayor Tom Hall handling calls and Poe Corn guiding base play. Tickets are on sale at The Model Ball and White Kip lings Leland's First National Bank.

Jim Lee Ed Williams Ad Club Lions de Bremond Field Tex” Shinkle Riors Tom Hall Mizzoo Flash Poe Corn Kiplings Leland’s First National Bank

Ritchie Defends State Heavyweight Title in El Paso

Babe Ritchie of Lubbock knocked out Nickey Balaban of Detroit in 45 seconds of the second round to defend the Texas heavyweight crown. Ritchie held a 19 pound weight advantage at 189 and also had reach edge.

Ritchie EL Paso Tex Babe Ritchie Lubbock Nickey Balaban Detroit Balaban

Chavez Wins KO Over Simington In Albuquerque

Tony Chavez of Albuquerque, fighting at 147 pounds, knocked out Ev Simington of Poplar Bluff in the third round of a scheduled 10 round main event here. In the six round preliminary, Santos Quijano of El Paso outpointed Benny Valencia of Belen, New Mexico.

Tony Chavez K. O Simington Albuquerque Kayoed Ev Simington Poplar Bluff Santos Quijano el Paso Tex Benny Valencia Belen N. M

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