Cubs Avoid Trading Lee And Passeau Still Help Cubs
The Chicago Cubs kept veteran righties Bill Lee and Claude Passeau, once on the trading block, to bolster their 17 of 25 NL victories. Passeau notched his 11th straight complete game and ninth win in a 7-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies as Lee earned his eighth victory. Other NL action was rained out or delayed, while the Yankees and Tigers played on.
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Roswell Mayor Proclaims June 14 1942 Flag Day Observance
In a wartime proclamation, Mayor of Roswell declares June 14, 1942 Flag Day and urges citizens to display the U S flag and other United Nations flags. The message ties local observance to support for the Allied cause and the Atlantic Charter principles.
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Roswell Company A Moves to New Training Site
Roswell based tank destroyer unit Company A has relocated to a new training site outside the combat zone. Capt. C. M. Woodbury told the local Lion’s Club the unit, largely drawn from Roswell, will soon have longer leaves and a chance to come home more often. The battalion originated in Germany designed formations and has trained across Louisiana and North Carolina since departing Fort Sam Houston last August.
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Feet ache and sweat as you work. Use a small bottle of MOONE'S ALDOI with directions for relief. Men and women on their feet all day seek real ease and comfort. Deodorant and economical. Available at all druggists PLATT DRUG CO.
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World Championship Roping Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets for the World Championship Roping are on sale at local spots including A. F. Madison who warns seats will be scarce. Bob Crosby vows to beat champion Carl Arnold on the 21st and Lions Club sponsors prepare grounds and logistics for a large turnout with a barbecue event at the fair grounds and extensive volunteer help from Roswell Flying School and local officers.
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Major League Leaders Summary for American League leaders
Boston star Williams leads in batting with 383. he also tops runs with 52 and RBIs. Spence of Washington has 77 hits and shares the lead in triples with Heath of Cleveland at seven. Higgins of Detroit has 18 doubles. Case of Washington leads in stolen bases. Haynes of Chicago posts a 5-0 record.
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National League batting and pitching leaders brief
Reiser of Brooklyn tops batting with a .3565 average. Ott and Reiser lead with 38 runs. Mize of New York drives in 38 RBIs. Holmes of Boston has 62 hits. Hack of Chicago 18 doubles. Slaughter of St Louis 5 triples. F McCormick of Cincinnati hits as home runs leader. Murtaugh of Philadelphia and Miller of Boston tie for 8 stolen bases. Pitcher French of Brooklyn goes 4 6.
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Roswell Mayor Declares Unified War Effort Statement
Roswell mayor Thomas J. Hall calls for total American mobilization alongside allies in a steadfast pledge to persevere until victory is achieved. The address emphasizes shared resolve and commitment to the wartime cause.
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Sarazell Calls Fewer War Relief Exhibitions
New York reports Squire Gene Sarazell leader in exhibition golf plans to cut relief events. He wants focus on Hale America Ryder cup style events to draw big funds. Players would buy $25 war bonds and contribute to golf pools. Ford Frick assesses relief game totals as measures of club support.
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Flag ritual spreads through Pacific Coast League
A Seattle practice of raising the American flag before games is being adopted by other Pacific Coast League clubs. A Seattle sports columnist calls it patriotic and notes the flag’s drift helps outfielders read the wind.
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Public relations gift to Bucky Harris from Camp Wheeler
Jud Bailey the AP baseball expert noted Bucky Harris thought of hanging a picture of Pvt. Cecil Travis in the Washington dugout to recall what a good infielder looked like. Camp Wheeler, Georgia, sent Harris a half dozen pictures.
Old coaching wisdom on summer jobs for players
In a San Francisco Chronicle reflection on coaching, the author contrasts past and present: once a coach secured summer work for every squad member, now the focus is on ensuring players return from their summer jobs. Art Rosenbaum notes shifting priorities in athlete management and loyalty.
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Cleaning The Cuff Mrs Ray Roy Guitar School Band Note
Mrs Ray Roy wife of Notre Dame track captain runs a guitar school and an 80 piece band active across the midwest. Tiny Cahoon former Milwaukee Chiefs coach serves as recreation director at Elwood Mill ordnance plant but was asleep in Joliet when an explosion happened. Ed Head Dodgers rookie pitcher seeks chance at Cardinals after never losing to their farm teams.
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Army to Use Camp Luna Near Las Vegas
Governor Miles announced Camp Maximiliano Luna near Las Vegas will be placed in immediate use by a unit of the ground forces. The former National Guard camp, housing about 3,500 officers and men, may be expanded but details on branch and size were not disclosed. Adj. Gen. R. Co. Charlton and the governor praised the decision for Las Vegas.
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How Rationing Of Gasoline Would Injure N. M. Towns
Two New Mexicans wrote letters to Senator Tratch describing how nationwide gasoline rationing would harm sparsely settled western counties. George A. Sweetman of Estancia and E. E. Engle of Quemado highlighted communities' dependence on autos and trucks, noting lack of railroad service in Quemado.
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Demares And Hogan Lead Inverness Best-Ball Tourney
In Toledo on June 12, the Inverness best-ball matches open with six teen professionals chasing leaders Jimmy Demaret and Ben Hogan, who won last year. Defending champs fell back after a four-up loss. Lawson Little and Lloyd Mangrum posted a 62 nine under par to beat Byron Nelson and Jimmy Thomson.
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Dutch) Harrison
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Hawaiian Shore Poem and War Standings
Poem from Dexter New Mexico memorializes Corporal Edward Prather in a wartime pledge to avenge Pearl Harbor while a Southeastern teams standings list and multiple regional baseball scores follow. The piece blends personal loss with a sports roundup showing Nashville Knoxville New Orleans Birmingham Memphis Little Rock and Southern Association results alongside Clovis Albuquerque Pampa Borger Lamesa Lubbock Amarillo and other city matchups.
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Jingle and Sweetman Comment on Rationing Oil Supply
The exchange notes that even with outside links cut, supplies would be hauled by wagon up to 100 miles if nationwide rationing were enacted. They doubt rationing would be general in their home state where oil wells resist overproduction.
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Baseball scores from the day keep tight outcomes
St Louis defeated Boston 7 to 8 and Cleveland beat Washington 8 to 6. Detroit game at New York and Chicago game at Philadelphia were postponed.
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Philadelphia 1 Chicago 7 scoreboard brief
In baseball style score update Philadelphia lost 1 to 7 against Chicago with no other games played. Brooklyn at St Louis postponed for the night.
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Syracuse and Rochester Lose in IL Action
In the International League scores Syracuse defeated Buffalo 4 to 3 while Baltimore beat Rochester 6 to 3, highlighting close games and shifting standings for the circuit.
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American Association Scores Prompt Narrow Victory
The American Association game highlights Indianapolis edging Kansas City 4 to 3 while Minneapolis defeated Columbus 6 to 5. St Paul and Toledo led 2 while Louisville faced Milwaukee in a postponed contest.
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Pacific Coast and Texas League baseball scores
Oakland defeated San Diego 2 to 1 while Hollywood beat Portland 8 to 2. Sacramento won 6 to 4 over Los Angeles as San Francisco and Seattle posted 3 to 2 and 2 to 2 draws respectively. Fort Worth routed Dallas 16 to 5 with Tulsa 11 Oklahoma City 3 and San Antonio 2 Houston 0. Beaumont defeated Shreveport 10 to 4.
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Roswell Cash Wholesale Grocery Co. Profile
Roswell Cash Wholesale Grocery Co. at 111 S Main, established February 1, 1940, supports independent merchants with maximum buying power through wholesale and retailer cooperation. It fills same day orders, operates on a cash basis to reduce retailers’ costs, and passes savings to consumers while contributing to local taxes and employment.
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Alsab to be confined after leg ailment discovery
New York report says the stake winning colt Alsab will be confined to quarters for at least a month after X ray reveals a blind splint on a foreleg. Trainer Sarge Swenke noted the injury was present during the Belmont Stakes where Alsab finished behind Shut Out and Chocolate Charger.
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Coach Cromwell Confident of eighth NCAA Track Title
Lincoln June 12 Coach Dean Cromwell of Southern California expects an eighth straight NCAA track title as his 17 man squad begins the meet. He notes Leroy Weed’s leadership and praises his depth while highlighting top contenders Hal Davis and Ewell in sprint events. Defending champions Ewell and others from Ohio State and Indiana return in key events as USC aims to make history.
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