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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1939

Page

2

Joe Louis in Fine Shape for Galento Fight

New York June 16 Twelve days before his bout with Galento champion Joe Louis is in peak condition at Pompton Lakes training camp. He weighed 203 after a six round session and expects 200 on fight night. Louis trains hard and looks more confident, saying Galento poses less threat than Paulino. Co manager Black notes sparring partners of Galento’s build are hard to find and often ineffective.

New York Galento Joe Louis Pompton Lakes Joe Paulino Julian Black Mickey Taylor Tony Louis

Tattle Tales: Coaching Strife and Prospects Across Leagues

Harvard grid coach Dick Harlow, clashing with captain-elect Torbert McDonald, may resign after next season. Lane of the Reds farm system attracts interest from a bigger league club. Bobby Dodd at Georgia Tech pursues Tennessee prospects. A Milwaukee syndicate reportedly raises funds to buy the Browns.

New York Dick Harlow Harvard Torbert McDonald Lane Reds Bobby Dodd Georgia Tech Tennessee Bob Ney- Pace Milwaukee Browns

General Phelan shifts training to Summit NJ

General Phelan announced a move from Azbury Fark to Summit New Jersey to secure better training facilities including reliable lighting. He noted the need for safe floor lamps to prevent accidents and protect athletes like Joe Jacobs from injury.

Mebkbe Phelan Galento Azbury Fark Summit N. J Joe Jacobs

Tennessee climate suits Annister back Tommy O’Brien

Tommy O’Brien the Annister Alabama high school back prefers Tennessee climate after visiting Knoxville and Tuscaloosa. New York fight managers seek to curb unethical competition. Fight writers condemn Joe Jacobs for cheap publicity hoax at Asbury Park. References to Louis and his handler and a fatal incident involving 12 fighters, Snead’s 18th hole on a Saturday.

Tommy O’brien Knoxville Tuscaloosa Tennessee New York Joe Jecobs Asbury Park Jce Louis Han‘iler Snead

Public Nostice Father's Day Notes and Moves

The column notes Father’s Day June 18 and reports Brown directors were asked to contribute five thousand dollars each. Jimmy Brad dock’s London date with Tommy Parr is canceled. Pete Reiser misses time at Dodger camp due to injuries while Elmira suffers. Freddie Russell covers Maj. Bob Neylani for a national magazine. Indians release Luke Sewell as player and rehire as coach amid speculation of a later reappointment as manager.

Brown Jimmy Braddock London Tommy Parr Pete Reiser Dodger Elmira Freddie Russell Nashville Maj Bob Neylani Indians Luke Sewell

Brooklyn Eagle Grapples With Roster, Glamour in 1920s Football Scene

The Brooklyn Eagle cites talk of Gus Pan and John Q. Pu amid plans to honor hall of fame figures. Al Schacht appears as a glamor figure in gold satin attire, replacing earlier styles. Manhattan Beach bids for Marshall Goldberg as Notre Dame signals 18 fullbacks reporting.

R. Hughes Brooklyn Eagle Gus Pan John Q. Pu al Schacht Jim Slinger Manhattan Beach Marshall Goldberg Ors Notre Dame

Babe Herman Absent Leaves Hall of Fame Moment Missing

A garbled note recalls a 19th century baseball scene with Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. It mentions Babe Herman and an incident involving a ball and a stolen home, reflecting a missed chance by Herman to stop a play.

Henry Los Anaties Opty Babe Reeth Tit Ty Cobb Babe Herman

Tigers Strongest Club After Deadline Push

The Detroit Tigers ride an 8 game winning streak into the stretch, led by pitching from Tommy Bridges and a first inning homer by Pete Fox. Rebuilt withFist hy Higgins Buck Newsom Earl Averill and others the club climbs toward the top of the league. Reds beat Phillies while Dodgers top Cardinals and Giants win seventh in a row. Bees rally to outlast Pirates in 11 innings.

Associated Press Detroit Tigers Tigers Detroit Boston Red Sox Pete Fox Tommy Bridges Fisthy Higgins Sboston Buck Newsom Earl Averill Yankees Coocler Cleveland Indians Lefty Gomez Mel Harder Yankee Joohn Knott Thornton Lee Chicago White Sox Washington St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics Reds Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Fhiilies Crossey Field Brooklyn Dodgers Cardinals St. Louis Dodgers New York Giants Chicago Larry French Boston Bees Pittsburgh Pirates Debs Garnes John Cooney

AP Aviation Editor Heads to Europe Preview Trip

The AP aviation editor plans a Europe preview flight before regular service begins. A lighthearted exchange with his wife reveals excitement about flying the four-engine ocean crossing, referencing Lindbergh and Corrigan as pioneers and noting the era of transatlantic flight since 1919.

Europe Eurpe United States Lindbergh and Corrigan Atlantic

Hitting Pitcher Clip Reflects Transatlantic Flight Plans

A Pan American Airways 41 1/2 ton plane will begin regular passenger service from Manhasset Bay to Europe starting June 28. The aircraft seats 74 passengers, carries a twelve person crew, and includes berths for overnight comfort. The trip will begin with a hop to Horta in the Azores, then Lisbon, then Marseille, marking a historic route expansion.

Europe Manhasset Bay Long Island Horta Azores Lisbon Marseille France Pan American Airways

Broadway Nights Review and Festival Notes in Denver

Broadway season closes with the failed George S. George vehicle Clean Beds. Gilbert Miller prepares Helen Hayes in Ladies and Gentlemen with Herbert Marshall, rehearsing at Henry Miller's Theatre as it tours west then back to Broadway. Central City festival stars Hoystadt and a Yeomen of the Guard cast with Kullman, Hall, Hale, and Slezak among others.

New York George S. George Broadway Gilbert Miller Helen Hayes Herbert Marshall Henry Miller Ben Hecht Charles MacArthur Boris Aronson Los Angeles San Francisco John Hoysradt Central City Colorado Frank St. Legerang Felix Brentano Zbwweomen of the Guard Hoystadt Rainbow Room American Music Hall Teller House We House Association University of Camille Lillian Gish The Yeomen of the Guard Charles Kullman Anna Kaskas Hilda Burke Metropolitan Opera Natalie Hall Richard Hale Legitimate Theatre Walter Huston

Officials Named for Roswell Ad Club Lions Club Softball Game

Tom Hall J D Shinkle and Poe Corn will umpire the Friday night game between Roswell Advertising Club and Lions Club. Shinkle as first baseman and Corn as third base coach bring local school and athletic leadership to the contest. A practice game featured Charlie Teas hitting three balls for home runs and B B Wilson stealing bases, with Wallace Wilson likely to start in center field.

T. L. Gardner, Jr Tom Hall J. D. Shinkle Poe Corn Roswell Advertising and Lions Club Om ‘Hall Roswell Ad Club Lions Club Meven Texas Charlie Star B. B. Wilson B. B Wilsons Wallace Wilson Centerfield

Oil field records show 16 completions and 10 locations

Hobbs New Mexico June 16 The state oil conservation commission reported 16 completions and 10 new locations in the southeastern New Mexico oil area for the past week. All but one of the locations are in Lea county with Lea having 14 completions and Eddy the remaining new site. Arizona fair tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. O Stoves Hadies Washers Feds Furniture See bargains in The Record.

Hobbs N. M State Oil Conservation Commission New Mexico Lea County Eddy Arizona Feds

Lions Hold Final Practice For Game At De Bremond Field

The Lions held their final practice with the Ad Club at de Bremond Field. Players expressed they are in great shape and shared sympathy for Ad Clubbers. City manager Clyde Fulton gave a talk on his department's work.

Lions Ad Club de Bremond Field Clyde Fulton

Yesterday's Results By The Associated Press National League

New York beat Chicago 7 to 4 while Boston defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 5. Brooklyn won 8 to 3 over St. Louis and Cincinnati topped Philadelphia 4 to 1.

Associated Press New York Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Gs Detroit Washington Ft. Louis Tk Cincinnatics

Baseball scores from major leagues today

American League results show Chicago 5 detroit 6 and others in tight games. Washington fell to 1 2 while Boston lost 3 6 to Detroit. New York edged Cleveland 1 0 in a pitchers duel. International League action had Rochester 3 Baltimore 11 and Buffalo 8 Newark 5. Montreal defeated Jersey City 6 2, while Toronto Syracuse game postponed due to rain.

Chicago Washington Detroit Boston New York Cleveland Rochester Baltimore Buffalo Newark Montreal Jersey City Toronto

American Association Scores Card From Recent Games

St Paul defeated Louisville 4 to 3 while Toledo led Milwaukee 6 to 2. Minneapolis outscored Indianapolis 9 to 3 and Columbus beat Kansas City 2 to 1.

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

Texas League Scores Tie and Wins Across Circuit

Houston 4 Beaumont 4 tie. Dallas 6 Oklahoma City 2. Tulsa 4 Fort Worth 3. Shreveport 9 San Antonio 0. Strong performances highlight a day of close finishes and shutouts across the Texas League standings.

Houston Beaumont Dallas Oklahoma City Tulsa Fort Worth Shreveport San Antonio

Southern Association Scores Report

Atlanta beat Little Rock 6 to 4 while Memphis edged Chattanooga 7 to 6 Nashville lost 0 to 3 New Orleans won 2 to 1 Knoxville defeated Birmingham 4 to 2 and Birmingham won 8 to 3 in other games.

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

Coast League Scores and Results Summary

Pacific Coast League results show San Diego 6 over Hollywood 3, Seattle 3 over Los Angeles 2, Sacramento 3 defeating Oakland 2, with San Francisco visiting Portland as the remaining matchup. Details reflect early season scoring and team standings within the circuit.

San Diego Hollywood Seattle Los Angeles Sacramento Oakland San Francisco Portland le Pet Beattle Francisco Ma Oakland Ee

Eastern League scores show multiple games

Wilkes-Barre beat Albany 6 to 3 while Springfield defeated Williamsport 8 to 5 and Scranton won 1 to 0 against Binghamton. Hartford-Elmira game noted as called first due to light trouble.

Wilkes-Bare Albany Springfield Williamsport Scranton Binghamton Hartford-Elmira

Arizona-Texas League umpire named to replace Armstrong

R E Souers announces Helmer Ericson to serve as umpire in the Arizona-Texas League succeeding Frank A Armstrong. Ericson previously umpired in the Nebraska state league and his dismissal was not specified. Also notes Aztec burglars sought after raiding the Denver and Rio Grande Railway office at Farmington.

Mer Ericson Frank A. Armstrong Ericson Aztec N. M Denver and Rio Grande Farmington Wright

Midland and Amarillo Duel In West Texas- New Mexico League

By the Associated Press Midland and Amarillo traded runs as Hugent and AHday led the contest supported by Lymn Margavio and Rabe. Final scores reflect a tight, competitive game in the West Texas New Mexico League.

Associated Press Tucson Bisbee Haverty, Schanz and Hansen Starr and Varrelman Midland Amarillo Fiet Hugent Ahday Lymn Margavio and Rabe

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