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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1939
Page
7
The Senate passed a resolution urging the president to proclaim October 9 each year as Leif Ericson Day. The House had not yet acted. The bill was introduced by Senator Hatch of New Mexico.
The St Louis Cardinals chase the Cincinnati Reds in the National League standings while Brooklyn Dodgers arrive for a three game set at Sportsman's Park. Pepper Martin's return boosts the Cards as Len Warneke Curt Davis Bob Bowman Bill McGee and Bob Wade pace pitching with a game and a half deficit.
Local games across the league produced varied scores as Clovis edged Midland in ten innings, while Big Spring fell to Lubbock in a long extra frame. Abilene defeated Pampa, and Lamesa beat Torillo in another tight contest, with notable pitching and late-inning offense shaping the results.
St Louis June 14 Frankie Parker of Pasadena and Wayne Sabin of Portland advanced to the third round in the Triple A invitation tennis tournament while Gene Mako of Los Angeles entered the second round.
Pompton Lakes New Jersey June 14 Joe Louis weighs in on his forthcoming title defense versus Tony Galento set for Yankee Stadium in two weeks. The champ hints at a quick finish while promoter Mike Jacobs notes brisk advance ticket sales as city buzz grows and fans pack ringside for the bout.
Lou Gehrig is back in Rochester at the Mayo Clinic, not at first base with the Yankees. He will undergo a procedure to determine the cause of his loss of speed and footwork as he prepares to return to baseball if cleared. The veteran slugger, famed for a .344 career average and major league durability, awaits further medical guidance.
New York report notes Patty holds a toe-hold on the women's game and Herman Berg is gaining attention for a potential major league shot. Herm’s 18 is highlighted as he wins the Minnesota high school title. Judge Landis awaits findings in the farm club probe as the Yankees arrive without Lou Gehrig, a first since 1924.
On a quiz program Tommy Armour misanswered a question asking which golfer has won every open title. He said Sarazen and was zapped with a gong. The correct answer revealed Armour himself.
The piece notes Rice football coaches await final examination results while broader sports stories rumble. It mentions Gene Sarazen missing the British Open unless improved play at Toledo and Philly occurs, along with the American League asking managers to curb dugout cursing. Heinie Miller of Washington is boomed as a potential boxing czar by friends.
Gordon Cobbledick notes Wes Ferrell is in a tough spot being too old for some clubs and too young for the Dodgers, highlighting a pitching career crossroads for the veteran. Ferrell's status sparks speculation about future teams and league role amidst shifting rosters.
Tony Lazzeri comments on pace and duration while the Pacific Coast League considers an all star game. The coast confirms Al Santoro moving from Oakland Post Enquirer to Los Angeles Examiner. New York papers broadcast Dodgers games over Yankees and Giants, raising questions. Mike Belloise reports a lackluster western campaign.
In St Louis nine hundred fans turned out to watch the world champions while observers wonder if the Yankees are slipping or local business is improving. The Free Speech Dept. recalls Bill Cissell, Hollywood figure, making bold remarks in speech and song.
An Oakland paper notes W. C. Two Gun Tuttle knew little of baseball and fined Cissell $200 while recommending umpire George Hildebrand. A Seattle poll shows the public agrees Tuttle overstepped, arguing Cissell had right to express harsh views.
Red pitcher Paul Derringer reportedly lost an $8,000 court case creating a New York arrest warrant. He cannot enter Beantown directly and faces potential detention. Red fans consider a Derringer Day to raise funds before crucial series with the Giants or Dodgers, with Nova Scotia routes discussed.
National League no games on schedule as rain halts activity. International League also postpones all matchups due to inclement weather, delaying planned play across regions.
In Tucson Bisbee and El Paso each played a full nine innings with late additions. Schanz and Hansen led Tucson while Adams and Warrelman provided support. El Paso faced Albuquerque in a high scoring game with Hawkins Patterson Mayer and Caplinger Gardner contributing offensively.
In Chicago on June 14 Carl Hubbell admits his arm isn’t ready for a nine inning workload and doubts finishing the season among the National League’s top pitchers. The 35 year old former Giants star says his current form is not up to his past standards.
Columbus defeated Milwaukee 4 to 1. Kansas City beat Toledo 4 to 0. Minneapolis won over Louisville 5 to 4. St Paul trounced Indianapolis 8 to 2.
Sacramento defeated Oakland 4 to 0 San Diego beat Hollywood 9 to 2 Seattle won 3 to 1 against Los Angeles San Francisco rolled past Portland 16 to 8 with high offense and multiple clubs posting wins.
Beaumont defeated Oklahoma City 4 to 3 while Houston beat Dallas 3 to 2. Shreveport won 6 to 1 over Fort Worth and Tulsa routed San Antonio 8 to 0.
Nashville defeated Chattanooga 5 to 4 while Birmingham topped Memphis 6 to 2. Knoxville led Atlanta 6 to 2, and New Orleans faced Little Rock in a rain affected doubleheader.
Hubbell admitted he is doubtful about winning 20 games in a season again. He said winter elbow operation drained his arm and it may take most of the season to regain strength. He has one win and four losses thus far this season, despite being regarded as a great southpaw.
Dr G E E Lindquist of Lawrence Kansas keynoted the second annual southwestern regional conference of the National Fellowship of Indian Workers stressing Indian character in mission work. 85 delegates registered as Ganado mission welcomed them with Dr C G Salsbury as regional VP and Rev R H Harper leading the devotional. Navajo superintendent E R Fryer and Navajo tribal council chair Jake C Morgan were delayed by a dispute in Lupo Arizona over a government order to reduce horse numbers on grazing lands. High midwestern states were represented and more delegates were expected today and tomorrow.
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