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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1941

Page

5

Warneke Delivers Shutout Against Phillies at Shibe Park

Lon Warneke, veteran of the Cardinals, blanked Philadelphia 3-0 on a lone hit by Emmett Mueller. St Louis maintained NL lead as eight hits by Cardinals supported the shutout. Earlier, Feller and Peek shone elsewhere in the league. Dodgers end slump with 4-3 win. Vaughan homer and Reds beat Braves 4-3. Olsen blanks Giants 11-0 for Cubs.

Associated Press Philadelphia Shibe Park Len Warneke Cardinals Phils Emmett Mueller St Johnson Bill Crouch Bob Feller Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Steve Peek New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Yanks Tommy Bridges Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics al Benton Detroit Dodgers Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Fred Fitzsimmons Arky Vaughan Buccaneers Dolph Camelli Johnny VanderMeer Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves Vern Olsen Chicago Cubs New York Giants Bill McGee

Abandonment Date Delayed for Rio Grande Line

Washington June 11 The planned abandonment of the Antonito Colorado to Santa Fe New Mexico branch of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad was postponed to July 1 by a 21 day delaying order from the Interstate Commerce Commission. Senator Johnson the abandonment opponent calls the delay to allow further study.

Washington Antonito Colo.Santa Fe N. M Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Johnson D-Cole Senate

Scoggins elected president of New Mexico County Officials

William T. Scoggins Jr., Dona Ana County clerk, was named president of the New Mexico Association of County Officials at the final convention session in Albuquerque on June 11. Taos was chosen as the site for the 1942 convention, with officers including John B. Romero, F. A. Vigil, Jennie Martin, Pearl B. McGlathery, and Mattie Hare named to top posts.

Albuquerque N. M William T. Scoggins, Jr Dona Ana New Mexico Association of County Officials Taos John B. Romero Gallup F. A. Vigil Raton Jennie Martin Hot Springs Pearl B. McGlathery Lovington Mattie Hare Grant County

Naval aide dies by own action in Londonderry inquiry

A London based naval attache Lieut. Commander Walter R. Jones died by his own hand after stabbing himself with a bayonet aboard a warship in Londonderry. He had a nervous breakdown but refused to leave his post as the inquiry concluded.

Londonderry Ireland Walter R. Jones London Jones

Conn Is Right For Joe Louis But How About His Manager

In Patersons New Jersey training camp Billy Conn and his manager Johnny Ray clash daily as Johnny frets over Conn’s antics and focus. The pair trade barbs and stunts while Conn nears peak conditioning for next week’s heavyweight showdown with Joe Louis, testing Ray’s ability to keep the camp in line.

Conn Joe Louis Pompton Lakes N. J Billy Conn Billy Johnny Ray Johnny Pittsburgh Ramapo Hills

Louis to meet Conn in Polo Grounds NL park debut

New York dispatch notes Joe Louis will fight Conn next week in the Polo Grounds, his first appearance in a National League park. Other items mention Ray Carlen at Mayo Clinic, Lefty Gomez advised to wear glasses, Van Mungo’s Montreal starts, Los Angeles bid for 1942 ABC tourney, Mose Grove naming Marius Russo as top southpaw, and Whirl Away’s Arlington Classic absence.

New York Special News Service Joe Louis Conn Polo Grounds Ray Carlen Lou Nova Mayo Clinic Lefty Gomez van Mungo Montreal Los Angeles American Bowling Congress Ole Man Mose Grove Marius Russo Yankees Whirlaway Chicago

Minor League Owners Fear Government Shutdown Impact

Jim Reed reports from Topeka as minor league club owners fear a federal shutdown. They warn loss of funding and groceries if Uncle Sam turns out the lights, framing the arc light as a fragile arc-angel for the minors.

Jim Reed Topeka Kans Sam

Famed coaches tied to boxing events at Ebbets Field

Larry MacPhail and Chick Meehan, noted football figures, may team to promote fights at Ebbets Field. Jim Braddock’s AP feature predicting Conn’s victory over Louis drew wide play in sports sections. Bill Shaw Jr. serves in the air corps at Gunter Field Montgomery Alabama. University of San Francisco footballers drill to Latin rhythms to build timing. Joe Medwick is still in bed and Dodger fans fear travel west on Thursday. Boston reporters sense Red Sox pennant fever with Foxx pivotal depending on his health.

Larry MacPhail Chick Meehan Ebbets Field Jim Braddock Associated Press Feature Service Conn Louis Bill Shaw, Jr Syracuse Air Corps Gunter Field Montgomery Alabama U. of San Francisco Joe Medwick Dodger Boston Red Sox Foxx

Louis Conn Jingle Recalled By C E Lawson

The quoted line by C E Lawson references Louis Conn and loyalty to his championship status. It plays on Conn being the rightful holder in a boxing context, noting the fight’s outcome and a stance that the title remains with him. Public recollection centers on Conn as the enduring champion in the period.

Louis Conn Louis Conn C. E. Lawson

Topeka Elevates Golfing Fame With Local Leaders

Try And Tie It Topeka Kansas earns a spot as a golfing city with H. D. Shotwell the high school coach and Mrs C. J. Putt among the town's leading golferettes.

Topeka Kans H. D. Shotwell C. J. Putt

Smithfield Editor's Mule Dies From Poison Eating

From Smithfield North Carolina Herald. Mule belonging to Alderman M. F. Matthews died after eating poison, reported in back home news. Local officials caution owners to remove toxic substances and secure livestock.

Smithfield N. C Herald M. F. Matthews

Cavalry Officers Back After A W O L Mexico Junket

Two young cavalry lieutenants Robert E. Maxwell and Howard D. Wetherell vanished last Saturday and reappeared four days later on a La Estero beach in Mexico. The incident, labeled an A W O L trip, left them briefly in the doghouse but otherwise fine.

San Diego Calif O. K Camp Lockett A. W. O. L. Junket Mexico Robert E. Maxwell Howard D. Wetherell la Estero

A Plea for Indians at National Conference

Dr Mark A Dawber of New York City urged the National Conference of the National Fellowship of Indian Workers in Farmington New Mexico that Christian democracy must include all minority groups including Indians. He serves as executive secretary of the Home Missions Council.

Farmington, N. M National Conference The National Fellowship of Indian Workers United States Mark A. Dawber New York City Home Missions Council

Death by snake pit shocks Colfax restaurant scene

John L. Ottman, 47, German chef, crawled into a 20 by 25 foot rattlesnake pit behind a Colfax highway restaurant and died after smashing furniture and removing his clothes. Coroner West noted fang marks speckling his body and Sheriff Silva said his legs bore birdshot-like bites. Deputies found footprints showing Ottman walked the pit several times before returning to the restaurant to die.

Colfax Calif John L. Ottman Francis E. West Ottman Charles Silva S. E. Evans John Shannon

Second Round of Women's Western Open at Cincinnati

Seventeen players remain after first round as the 12th annual Women's Western Open moves to the second round at Cincinnati Country Club. Matches feature Patty Berg against Jeanne Cline, Dolly Schildmiller versus Georgia Tainter, Betty Jameson versus Eleanor Dudley, and Helen Dettweiler opposing Virginia Guilfoil among others as eight quarterfinal spots are contested.

Cincinnati Ohio Cincinnati Country Club Patty Berg Minneapolis Jeanne Cline Bloomington,Ill Dolly Schildmiller Georgia Tainter Fargo N. D Betty Jameson San Antonio Tex Eleanor Dudley Chicago Dorothy Gardner Steubenville Betty Jane Haemerle St. Louis Helen Dettweiler Washington, D. C Virginia Guilfoil Buffalo N. Y James D. Platt, Jr Dayton Ralph Goodwin Mary Agnes Wall Menominee Mich Sue Land Richmond Ind Burt Weil Buckeye Douglas Hill

North-South Hi School Grid Game in Albuquerque

The second annual North-South prep all star football game is planned for August 15-16 in Albuquerque with Lions Club sponsorship. Fred Brown from Las Vegas High originated the game but has not announced coaches or squads. Suggested coaches include F M Wilson of Albuquerque High for the North and Nelson Tydings of Hobbs for the South.

Albuquerque N. M Albuquerque Lions Club Fred Brown Las Vegas High School Lions Club Mason Anderson Raton Poe Corn Roswell Anderson North F. M. Wilson Albuquerque High Nelson Tydings Hobbs South

Forte To Fight For Lady Fair In Bantam Title Bout

Philadelphia report says Tommy Forte will challenge Lou Salica in a 15 round title fight at Shibe Park. Forte plans to marry Mildred Cangelosi on July 12 and aims to become champion, hoping to redeem the previous defeat. Promoter Herman Taylor expects a large crowd and big gate.

Philadelphia Tommy Forte Lou Salica Shibe Park Forte Mildred Cangelosi Salica Brooklyn Herman Taylor

Baseball Rookie At the Age of 49

Dallas signs James Patrick Snipe Conley 49 year old who quit pro baseball years ago to return as a rookie in the Texas League. Conley, who played for Dallas 1916 to 1927 and managed 1925 1926 part of 1927, aims to extend his dominance including a 19 game consecutive win streak and a no hit no run game.

Dallas James Patrick Snipe Conley George Schepps Wie

Major League Leaders Highlight 1933 NL Batting and Pitching

National League batting leader is Reiser of Brooklyn at .367. Leaders include Hack and Moore with 41 runs, Nicholson with 49 RBIs, Slaughter and Dallesandro with 74 hits, Slaughter with 6 triples, Ott with 15 home runs, Frey with stolen bases, and Warneke posting a 7-? record for pitching.

Associated Press Reiser Brooklyn Hack Chicago Moore St. Louis Nicholson Slaughter Dallesandro Boston Ott New York Frey Cincinnati

Baseball Scores From Yesterday

Chicago routed New York 11 to 0 as Brooklyn edged Pittsburgh 4 to 3. Cincinnati beat Boston 4 to 3 while St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 3 to 0.

Associated Press Chicago New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston St. Louis Philadelphia

Baseball scores from day with AL and NL games

American League action shows New York 8 Chicago 3 and Cleveland 4 Washington 1. Detroit 4 Philadelphia 3. Boston at St Louis postponed due to rain. summary notes rain affecting schedule and results.

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

West Texas and New Mexico scores and league results

Summary of regional scores from West Texas New Mexico and International League games. Lubbock Amarillo and Pampa Lamesa Big Spring Borger Clovis Wichita Falls results listed with MLB style scores for Buffalo Jersey City Newark Montreal Rochester Baltimore Syracuse Toronto.

West Texas-New Mexico Lubbock Amarillo Pampa Lamesa Big Spring Borger Clovis Wichita Falls Buffalo Jersey City Newark Montreal Rochester Baltimore Syracuse Toronto

Baseball scores from American Association games

The American Association results show St. Paul defeating Toledo 4 to 2 and Columbus 2 to 1 with Minneapolis 1, Kansas City 4, Indianapolis 1, Louisville 4, Milwaukee 0. The day’s standouts include St. Paul and Louisville securing wins over their opponents. Players and precise innings are not listed in the readable text.

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

Portland Beats Los Angeles 2 1 In Extra Innings

Pacific Coast League results show Portland rallying to defeat Los Angeles 2 to 1 in 11 innings. San Diego handed Oakland a 5 to 2 loss. San Francisco defeated Seattle 10 to 3. Sacramento ran past Hollywood 10 to 3.

Portland Los Angeles San Diego Oakland San Francisco Seattle Sacramento Hollywood

Texas League Scores Note Tight Games and Rain Delays

Oklahoma City edged Beaumont 3 to 2 while San Antonio defeated Fort Worth 2 to 0. Tulsa versus Shreveport and Dallas versus Houston were rained out.

Oklahoma City Beaumont San Antonio Fort Worth Tulsa Shreveport Dallas Houston

Elks To Put On Flag Day Program

Roswell Elks Club presents a 15 minute Flag Day program broadcast on local radio at 1 15 pm next Saturday afternoon. Participants include Glen Austin Elmer Riemen Ed Harbaugh and Ben Ginsberg as part of national Elks Flag Day ceremonies.

Roswell Elks Club The Elks Glen Austin Elmer Riemen Ed Harbaugh Ben Ginsberg

Southern Association Standings Snapshot

Birmingham beats Memphis 2 to 0 while Atlanta leads 10 5. Chattanooga 7 5. Knoxville 5 5 and Nashville 3 2. New Orleans 1 6 and Little Rock 0 1. Standings show city teams and game results across the season segment.

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

Baseball league leaders at a glance this season

Williams of Boston posts a .416 batting average while DiMaggio of New York scores 51 runs. York of Detroit drives in 47 RBIs and Cramer of Washington collects 72 hits. Cronin of Boston and Boudreau of Cleveland tie with 18 doubles, Keltner of Cleveland and Travis of Washington have 8 triples, York adds 13 home runs, Case of Washington leads with stolen bases, and Feller of Cleveland records 13 wins as a pitcher.

Williams Boston DiMaggio New York York Detroit Cramer Washington Cronin Boudreau Cleveland Keltner Travis Case

Melba Forrester Wins Ladies Golf Club Championship

Miss Melba Forrester claims the Tuesday Golf Club title after a hard final against Miss Marion Jo Cowan, winning on the 21st hole. Forrester reached the final by beating Mrs Ed Thoma and Mrs Paul McCutcheon while Cowan eliminated Mrs Dan Payne and Mrs Eunice Falconi.

Melba Forrester Marion Jo Cowan Miss Forrester Ed Thoma Paul McCutcheon Cowan Dan Payne Eunice Falconi

Purity Bakery Beats Ball and White In Pin Authority Battle

Purity Bakery won 2 of 3 games but Ball and White topped total pins by one. Art Allison led Ball and White with a 603 series and 222 game, while Cecil Turner led Purity Bakery with a 562 series. Team totals reached 2517 for Purity and 2518 for Ball and White.

Purity Bakery Ball and White Clothiers Art Allison Cecil Turner Howard Turner Bakery Purity Bakery Hollingshead W. Baker al Whitehead Cc. Turner H. Turner Ball and White E. Packenham H. H. Ball L. Taylor

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