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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1941

Page

5

Reds Surge Past Dodgers as Cards Top Giants in NL Action

The Reds snapped a slump with a 9-7 win over Brooklyn, led by Lonnie Frey’s four RBI including a homer. St Louis beat New York 5-2 behind Harry Gumbert’s four hit effort as Mel Ott homered for the Giants. Aldon Wilkie tossed a six hitter to blank Philadelphia 5-0, while Chicago’s 13-6 demolition of Boston featured Charley Root’s 197th win and a 21-hit Cubs assault.

Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Reds Hugh Casey Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Lonnie Frey Cardinals Giants Harry Gumbert Bill Terry St. Louis Bill McGee Cash Paul Dean Gumbert Redbirds McGee New York Root Cubs

Resting Giants star Bill Jurges eyed injections return

New York reports Bill Jurges has been out of the Giants lineup for several days and plans to receive injections that helped him return last spring. The piece notes broader issues for minor leagues and confirms ongoing debates over waiver rules, with no anticipated changes at summer meetings.

New York Special News Service Bill Jurges Bill Atlanta Crackers Earl Mann Clark Griffith Mary Lou Eskue Tom Harrison St. Francis Hospital Harrison Eskue Garth McAuliffe E.N.M. College Portales Eddie McAuliffe Hope Retard Dam R. J. Parks Dave Bunting Cy Bunting Woman’s Club Artesia Marbles Cottonwood Hope School Joseph W. Rigney Soil Conservation Office Las Cruces Charles Spillers Hope Carlsbad Bennie Hanna Henry Crockett Emmett Potter Roswell Potter W. W. Hardin Jim Lauderdale

Casey fanned that day and drew fame from play

Howard Upton of Tahlequah Oklahoma notes how Casey’s miscue became a famous moment. The Citizen highlights local reaction and imagined fame from a single baseball play.

Casey Howard Upton Tahlequah Okla

Open features gossip and golf amid football chatter

Open coverage from Fort Worth notes Minnesota rumors about a game with a southwest conference school. Henry Hebling, Fort Smith pro, eagled the sixth hole at Rolling Knolls Club in three rounds. A feud brews between Fred Lindstrom and Paul Richards over umpiring. Tuffy Leemans quits softball due to injury fears.

Perry Dodson Fort Worth St. Paul Dispatch Perry Minnesota Rolling Knolls Henry Hebling Fort Smith Ark Freddie Lindstrom Paul Richards Freddie Paul Southern Association Tuffy Leemans N. Y. Football Giants

Feller and Army May Unite Near End of August

Lynn C. Doyle notes Bob Feller could join the army around late August. She adds seven American League managers will rise and sing the old solo ballad The Letter Came Too Late.

Lynn C. Doyle Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Bob Feller Army

Notre Dame Optimistic Frank Leahy Sets Early Focus

Frank Leahy fuels Notre Dame optimism for next season while delaying worry about opponents until the Indiana game, the second on the schedule. If the Irish win that clash, he predicts they could stay undefeated through the Navy encounter.

Frank Leahy Notre Dame Frank Indiana Irish Navy

Yesterday's Baseball Scores Highlights by League

National League results include St. Louis 5 over New York 2, Pittsburgh 5 over Philadelphia 0, Chicago 13 over Boston 6, and Cincinnati 9 defeating Brooklyn 7. American League had no games scheduled.

Associated Press St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Wil Pet Cleveland Chicago Ee Dewenne Detroit Wwe Ee Eee Philadelphia St. Louis Eunenteen Washington

Arizona Texas League Bisbee Defeats El Paso 8 4

In a single scheduled game, Arizona and Texas square off as Bisbee wins 8 to 4 against El Paso. West Texas-New Mexico Borger posts a 6 to 4 victory over Big Spring, Amarillo dominates Lubbock 14 to 0, Clovis edges Wichita Falls 4 to 3, and Lamesa upends Pampa 6 to 3.

Arizona-Texas Bisbee el Paso West Texas New Mexico Borger Big Spring Amarillo Lubbock Clovis Wichita Falls Lamesa Pampa

League Scores From Weekend Play Across Three Circuits

In the International League Jersey City defeated Buffalo 3 to 1. Syracuse beat Toronto 5 to 3. Baltimore topped Rochester 5 to 4. In the American Association Toledo won against St Paul 3 to 2 while Columbus crushed Minneapolis 10 to 0 and Louisville defeated Milwaukee 6 to 5.

Jersey City Buffalo Syracuse Toronto Baltimore Rochester American Association Toledo St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Louisville Milwaukee

Coastal League Scores Pulse From Texas and Oklahoma Games

In Pacific Coast and Texas League action, Beaumont beat Fort Worth 3 to 1 while Fort Worth and Houston posted a 0 to 0 draw. Houston topped Tulsa 2 to 1, Oklahoma City defeated San Antonio 3 to 1, and Shreveport defeated Dallas 6 to 5 indicating a busy regional slate.

Beaumont Fort Worth Houston Tulsa Oklahoma City San Antonio

Southern Association Game New Orleans 2 Little Rock 0

New Orleans takes a 2 to 0 win over Little Rock in a Southern Association clash. The victory boosts New Orleans standings while Little Rock struggles to score and gain momentum in the series.

Southern Association New Orleans Little Rock

Major League Leaders in batting and pitching recap

Reiser of Brooklyn leads batting with .373 average and Slaughter of St. Louis hits 72. Moore of St. Louis scores 41 runs, Nicholson of Chicago 46 RBIs. Ott of New York tops home runs with 15. Frey of Cincinnati leads stolen bases. Blanton of Philadelphia owns a 5-1 record.

Associated Press Reiser Brooklyn Moore St. Louis Nicholson Chicago Slaughter Callesandro Boston Ott New York

Los Angeles Wins Major Titles at 24th WIBC Bowling Event

In Los Angeles at the 24th WIBC tournament 6000 competitors from 32 states plus Honolulu, Panama and Canada competed for about 32000 in prizes. Nancy Huff of Los Angeles won the new singles title with 662, Twyford of Chicago high all events 1799, Hogan and Pittenger of LA won doubles 1155, with finals featuring 277 by Marion Gorman of Detroit.

Los Angeles Chicago Honolulu Panama Canada Sally Twyford WIBC Nancy Huff Mrs. Twyford Mary Jane Hogan Jo Pittenger Marion Gorman Detroit

Sports writers tease readers on season predictions

A Cincinnati reader named John Burgoyne and a Notre Dame fan note sports writers' habit of predicting strong seasons then hoping for poor outcomes or vice versa. The discussion centers on whether forecasts reflect confidence or wishful thinking within November coverage.

John Burgoyne Cincinnati Notre Dame

One Minute Interview on Amateur Tennis Costs

Fred Perry discusses the cost of amateur tennis tours noting 1400 as a baseline. He warns against tearing down the game that built him and cites how top players command higher fees while others get paid less, likening it to a laundry list. The comment explains why figures like Don Budge Frank Shields and Sidney Wood turned to laundry as a sideline.

Fred Perry Don Budge Frank Shields Sidney Wood

Warplane Strike Echoes Across Defense Plants

Secretary Stimson said North American workers seized by 3500 soldiers restored to work as the plant resumed operations. CIO denounces the walkout as wildcat while officials prepare for full production. Meantime, Consolidated Aircraft faced a parallel strike threat and a high-stakes vote on mediation terms. Senate moves to empower seizure of halted defense factories. Southern coal miners accept wage terms ending a second walkout.

War Stimson Washington North American Uaw-Cio Roosevelt CIO Charles E. Branshaw Richard T. Frankensteen Aviation Jackson UAW Inglewood Army Charles W. Steinmetz Branshaw Col. Steinmetz Consolidated Aircraft Corp San Diego AFL Consolidated Harry Malcom Consolidated Navy Great Britain Communist Party Wilson National Defense Mediation Board Senate Connally D-Tex CIO United Mine Workers Appalachian

Women's Western Open Golf Meet In Match Play Today

Thirty two women compete in match play at Cincinnati Country Club for the 12th Western Women's Open title. Patty Berg set a course record with 71, two under par, followed by Helen Wettweiler 76 and Betty Jameson 79. Anna Ham erle, 15, qualified with 87.

Cincinnati Ohio Cincinnati Country Club Patty Berg Minneapolis Opal Hill Kansas City Helen Wettweiler Washington Betty Jameson San Antonio Betty Jane Haemerle St. Louis

Mussolini Declares Axis Unity and Mediterranean Aim

Il Duce defends Italy's Axis policy, says Turkey aided Greece yet remains under a policy of comprehension toward Ankara. He argues Japan is loyal to the Axis and vows Britain’s expulsion from the Mediterranean while England cannot win.

Turkey Greece Italy Ankara Japan Il Duce Mediterranean England America Mussolini

Culver Nearing VFW Department Commandership

Paul E. Culver of Albuquerque New Mexico VFW department senior vice commander stood virtually assured of the department command as the annual encampment concluded. Election and installation of officers capped the two day program after a parade and visits to the new army airbase on the city outskirts.

Albuquerque N. M Paul E. Culver New Mexico VFW

Linn elected president of Shrine Recorders Association

John F. Linn of Albuquerque New Mexico was elected president of the National Shrine Recorders Association during preliminaries to the 67th Shrine council meeting Linn had previously served as an association vice president.

Indianapolis John F. Linn Albuquerque N. M National Shrine Recorders’ Association Linn

Sponsors to appear in Texas Cowboy Reunion rodeo program

Stamford June 10 sponsors from various towns will be listed in the official rodeo program for the Texas Cowboy Reunion on July 3 4 and 5. Four prizes include a saddle boots riding bits and spurs with judging based on girl 60 horse 40. Girls will also participate in the parade grand entry and sponsor events including a ball dances and a chuck wagon dinner.

Stamford

Homegrown Cabbage and Gooseberries at Andersons Gardens

Classified ad notes homegrown cabbage and gooseberries for sale at Andersons Gardens in a year of classified listings. Mentions telephone contact and a principal demand by the U M W with northern and southern operators involved.

Andersons Gardens

Hope News Upper cemetery work advances with support

The Hope community reports slow but steady progress on improvements at the upper cemetery. Donations in money, trees, shrubs, wire, and posts sustain the project, with funds partly allocated for a new south gate and remaining later in the summer for further work.

Newt Teel John Teel Ezra Teel el Paso Will Bunting San Pedro Calif Cy Bunting Dave Bunting Artesia Alice Ruth Williams Gallup Bryant Williams Charles Fink Hope SCS Albuquerque B. M. Ballard E. L. Landreth Lubbock Landreth Virginia Hale San Diego Cliff Longbotham Texas Sam Lovejoy Lavern Wilburn New Army Camp Aline Scroggin French

German Mines Found After Robin Moor Sinking Near Cape Verde

Five swept mines were German in origin after the Robin Moor sank about 600 miles south of the Cape Verde Islands. The Osorio rescued 11 survivors from a life boat, with coordinates given for recovery. The Robin Moor had general cargo of cars and steel, not munitions, and sailed from New York May 6 bound for Capetown. The Osorio departed Norfolk May 23 toward Rio de Janeiro and a rescue report by Waldemar Lucio Pereira notes the likely Nazi U-boat hunting grounds in the Atlantic.

Maritime Commission New York Capetown South Africa Cape Verde Islands Brazil West Africa Osorio South America Cape of Good Hope Norfolk Rio de Janeiro Waldemar Lucio Pereira Associated Press S. S. Osorio Robin Moor

Congress Strong in Approval Move To Stop Strikes

Washington June 10 Overwhelming senate approval was predicted for legislation confirming Roosevelt power to take over plants where defense production is blocked by strikes or other causes. The Connally amendment would authorize federal seizure of such plants, reinforcing presidential authority under martialed defense orders. The House backed two measures within a $10.0 billion army bill to bar payments to entities defying defense mediation or using picket lines to block worker return to jobs, strengthening wartime production safeguards.

Washington Senate Roosevelt Army North American Aviation Corporation Senator Connally D-Tex Connally White House Byrnes D-Sc Selective Service House Defense Mediation Board Defense Efort

Sinking and rescue of crew amid Robin Moor reports fail to clarify fate

A Brazilian ship Tamandare rescued eleven crew members including three officers after pieces of baggage and toys were found. More lifeboats with 28 crew and seven passengers were claimed missing. The vessel remained near Recife as authorities seek clarity on the Robin Moor incident amid German commentary.

Banker John J. Benigan New York City William Cary Delmar N. Y Hollie Newark N. J Cook Hugh T. Murphy Boston Mass Recife Pernambuco Brazil Berlin Robin Moor

Driver Absolved In Death Of Girl

Gray Thomas of Artesia, driver of the car that struck 17 year old Emma Menjaras of Carlsbad on the Roswell Carlsbad highway near Lake Arthur was absolved of blame by a coroner's jury. The verdict stated she died from being struck by a car driven by Gray Thomas without apparent negligence. The jury included G. K. Richardson Ethan Allen John Young G. W. Welter R. M. Tigner and Zeb Chewning. The inquest was before Pat O'Neill J. P. and ex officio coroner.

Gray Thomas Artesia Emma Menjaras Carlsbad Roswell Lake Arthur G. K. Richardson Ethan Allen John Young G. W. Welter R. M. Tigner Zeb Chewning Pat O'Neill J. P

Two Bound Over To District Court For Guilty Pleas

M. J. Clements pled guilty to a bad check charge and Cora Walters pled guilty to forgery when arraigned before Pat ONeill, J. P. They were held to district court under $1,000 bond each and returned to Roswell from Bonham Texas where they had been picked up by Chaves county authorities.

M. J. Clements Cora Walters Pat O’neill J. P Roswell Bonham Texas Chaves

Salica Forte Bout in bantamweight title clash at Shibe Park

Philadelphia June 10 champion Lou Salica predicts a knockout of challenger Tommy Forte in about the 11th or 12th round of their scheduled 15 round world bantamweight title bout at Shibe Park Thursday night.

Philadelphia Lou Salica Tommy Forte Shibe Park

Serious Shortage of New Mexico Farm Labor

The New Mexico Employment Security Commission warned of a serious farm labor shortage due to worker migration to northern Rocky Mountain beet fields California and Arizona. Shortages expected across Las Cruces Pecos Valley and other areas with notes on clerical sales and waitstaff in Gallup building trades in Carlsbad and sawmill and mining sectors in various counties amid limited local job offices.

Albuquerque N. M New Mexico State Employment Security Commission Rocky Mountain California Arizona Las Cruces Pecos Gallup Carlsbad Catron Valencia County Artesia Raton Las Vegas

Red Cross Sewing and Community Updates in Dexter

The So So Club and Dexter Woman's Club schedule sewing for the Red Cross on June 11 and 12 with 8:30 am doors at the school. Local residents Wayne Marshall and others visit relatives in Springer and Roswell while many townsfolk travel for work, family visits, or events.

So So Club Red Cross Dexter Woman's Club

Safety Parade Of Bike Riders At 3 O'Clock Tomorrow

The Bicycle Safety Parade in Roswell starts at 3 PM from Montgomery Ward, proceeds through downtown, and returns to the store. Montgomery Ward sponsors with prizes for best decorated bicycles, judged by three officials, with Coca Cola provided to contestants and police motor escort to manage traffic.

Guy Klingaman Montgomery Ward and Company Roswell Montgomery Ward & Company Montgomery Ward Coca Cola Company Richardson

Railroad Unions Call For Emergency Fact Finding Board

Roosevelt threatens interstate commerce with a possible emergency fact finding board. It would be nonbinding but carry public opinion weight and take months to act. The process could delay a strike for 60 days, with 30 days for recommendations and 30 days more before any strike. Unions demand 30 percent raises for 350000 operating members and 30 to 34 cents hourly boosts for 800 non operating staff. Current pay ranges from 5.06 dollars daily for switch tenders to 85 cents hourly for skilled mechanics.

Roosevelt

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