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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1941

Page

12

Louis Conn Fight Seen As Betting Favorite By Feder

Sid Feder reports on the Louis Conn clash at the Polo Grounds, noting betting odds favor Joe Louis despite Conn’s confidence. Feder analyzes trainer sparring, weigh-in plans, and the fighters’ mental approaches, predicting a Joe Louis decision to dethrone Louis.

Sid Feder New York Louis-Conn Polo Grounds 49Th Street Boxing Commissioners Louis Max Schmeling Pittsburgh Pretty Boy Joe Sid Buddy Baer Abe Simon Conn Pompton Lakes N. J Associated Press Dempsey Sullivan Army Tank Billy Boy Whirlaway Billy Missouri

Defense loan totals rise to 1.093 billion for manufacturers

Washington reports from the Office of Production Management show commercial banks have lent 1.093 billion dollars to defense manufacturers as of today. The figure reflects ongoing mobilization finance and supports the wartime production effort.

Washington Office of Production Management

The Dispatch Serves Readers With Broad Local Services

The Dispatch provides readers with extensive newspaper services including news, features, and community notices, aiming to inform and connect residents through clear reporting and accessible content.

Red Sox Take Two From Chicago

Boston Red Sox sweep a doubleheader from the Chicago White Sox winning 8 6 and 6 4 before 34 500. Ted Williams belted his 12th homer in the nightcap. Williams Doerr Appling Kuhel Pytlak Foxx Wright key run producers in the two games with multiple RBIs and home runs.

Boston Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Ted Williams Chicago Tabor Doerr Ryba Appling Kuhel Knickerbocker Dodigiani Lyons Grove Boston Rossa L. Newsome Foxx Ross H. Newsome Lodigiani

Yankees Move Nearer To top of League

New York sweeps seventh straight win and closes to within two games of the Cleveland Indians. Joe DiMaggio hits a decisive third inning home run to extend his hitting streak to 23 games. Red Ruffing gains his fourth straight victory as Cleveland is held to 2 runs.

New York New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Joe DiMaggio Red Ruffing Cleveland Bagby Smith Hemsley Ruffing Dickey Gordon Henrich Rolfe DiMaggio Heath Trotsky Mack Boudreau

National League Scores Include Rain Halted Second Game

In the first game Boston defeated Pittsburgh 5 to 1 while the second game was halted by rain. Philadelphia lost 0 to 8 to Chicago. New York lost 2 to 3 to Cincinnati, and Brooklyn won 8 to 0 against St. Louis who trailed 1 to 3.

Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago New York Cincinnati Broklyn St. Louis

Baseball scores and rain delays from American League games

In the American League action St Louis beat Philadelphia 4 to 10 in game one before the second game was called due to rain. Cleveland won over New York and Chicago 6 to 4 while Boston defeated Detroit 8 to 5 and Washington posted a 7 to 2 victory.

St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland New York Chicago Boston Detroit Washing Milnar Gomez Russo Washington Newsom Chase Cincinnati Lohrman Vander Meer Pearson Mooty Pittsburgh Johnson Bowman

Roswell clubs Blacksox 22 to 0 in rain-delayed game

Will Fullbright struck out 15 in seven innings as Roswell routs the Blacksox 22 to 0. Tuffy Lewis homered twice and Tim Wheeler doubled and scored in the early burst, while Goodman and Keith contributed for the visitors. Blacksox pitcher Basey yielded seven Roswell runs in the opening stretch and never recovered.

Will Pullbright Roswell Blacksox Carlsbad Potash Miners Club Carlsbad Lewis Goodman Hap Keith Tim’ Wheeler Wheeler Fullbright Blacksox Abrhoa Wilson Hanison E. Boyer P. Boyer Butler Williams Fi Lewis Walters Clark Roswell AB al Lewis Cf & F Profitt Ss Ek Essory Waggoner Clem Whitson F Fullbright Tuffy

Cards Cling To League Lead In Doubleheader Win

St Louis Cardinals hold NL lead by defeating Brooklyn 3 to 0 in the second game after Brooklyn won the opener 8 to 1. Don Padgett’s one handed stop with the bases loaded saved Ernie White who allowed only two hits in seven innings. Brooklyn’s loss kept them from a first place tie, with St Louis scoring in the third and fourth innings while Brooklyn managed no runs in the nightcap.

ST Louis St. Louis’ Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Ieaders Don Padgett Ernie White Broklyn St. Louis Higbe Franks Warneke Krist Mancuso Lake Reiser Riggs Padgett Reese Moore Walker Hopp Crespi Marion Highe Camilli Arneke Casey M. Brown Wicker Owen White Slaughter Crabtree B See Rooklyn Reesel

Washington and Detroit end in split doubleheader

Detroit' s 7-5 win over Washington in game one and the Tigers 4-2 in six innings over the Nationals in nightcap. The second game ended after six frames due to darkness. Newhouser took the loss while Hudson fared well for Washington.

Washington Detroit Nats Tigers Newhouser Thomas Sullivan Hudson Evans Higgins Lewis Travis Archie Cramer Campbell McCoskey York Welas Mullins Case Gehringer Bloodworth

Phils and Cubs Split Doubleheader in Chicago

In Chicago on June 15 the Phils lost the opener 6 0 behind Claude Passeau then the Phils exploded for eight runs in the sixth to win 8 4. Key hitters included Dallessandro Nicholson Cavaretta and Litwhiler with passes to brace the lineup.

Chicago Philadelphia Phils Cubs Claude Passeau Philadelphia Hughes Livingston Passeau Scheffing Bragan Sturgeon Dallessandro Nicholson Hoerst Melton Podgajny Warren French Erickson McCullough Mueller Litwhiler Etten Rizzo May Galan Porgajny Hack Stringer Root jRoot

Reds Win Doubleheader to Seize Third Place

The Cincinnati Reds moved into undisputed third in the National League by winning a doubleheader against the New York Giants. They took game one 5-2 and game two 6-3, collecting 19 hits in the two games. Ott drove in multiple runs, with Joost, Riddle, and others contributing.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds New York Giant New York Schumacher Bowman Brown Danning Riddle Lombardi Joost Ott McCormick Koy Young Whitehead Jurges Frey

Roswell Weightlifting Open Sees Terpak Abele Exhibition

The Roswell Barbell Club hosts a Wednesday 8 pm weightlifting open with Johnny Terpak, 1937 Paris and 1938 Vienna world middleweight champ, and Louis Abele, the Philadelphia heavyweight who set a 315 pound national military press record. Denver YMCA lifters compete against Clovis and Albuquerque. Tiny Squire seeks revenge on Williams. Reserved seating at Moseley's Coronado Tavern.

Roswell Barbell Club Gymnasium Johnny Terpak Paris Vienna Louis Abele Abele Philadelphia Josef Manger Germany Denver Clovis Albuquerque Roswell America Tiny Squire N. M Williams Moseley Coronado

Yucca Theatre to Host Two Airplane Contests in Roswell

The Yucca Theatre announced two miniature airplane contests for Roswell boys with prizes of five dollars each. One contest awards for actual airworthy planes using gas or rubber band motors, the other honors non flying designs. Winners to be announced Sunday June 29. Governor Miles may judge the flying contest if he agrees.

Yucca Roswell Ray Milland William Holden Wayne Morris Brian Donlevy Veronica Lake Yucca Theatre Governor Miles

Clayton Heafner Wins First Major Golf Tournament

Craig Wood fades as Clayton Heafner wins the Mahoning Valley Open at Girard Ohio with a four under par 276. Bryan Nelson trails one stroke back at 277, followed by Ben Hogan and Lloyd Margrum at 278. Lawson Little and Booby Cruicyshank sit three strokes off the pace.

Girard Blond Clayton Heafner Linville N. C Bryan Nelson Toledo Ben Hogan Hershey Lloyd Margrum Monterey Park Caiif Lawson Little San Francisco Booby Cruicyshank Richmond

A's Rally for 10-4 Win Over Browns in First Game

In Philadelphia on June 15 the Athletics overcame a 3-2 deficit with an eight run eighth inning to defeat the St. Louis Browns 10 to 4 in the opener of a doubleheader. Bob Johnson hit his 13th homer, Hayes and Ferrell also connected, and Harris took the loss after lasting 7 innings.

Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Rick Ferrell Harland Clift Browns A’s Bob Harris Bill Trotter Bob Johnson Miles Lucadello Moses Cullenbine Brancato Chapman Suder Grace Hayes Ferrell Clift Johnson Babich Harris Judnich McQuinn St. Louis Babic

National Open winner Craig Wood discusses fading shots

In New York, Craig Wood, the reigning National Open champion, explains why fading is crucial on narrow courses. He compares legends like Sarazen and Demaret, notes Hogan’s power, and recalls his own 1938 putting reform that boosted his results. He asserts age only lowers distance, not desire.

Whitney Martin New York Special News Service Craig Wood Beery Wood Ben Hogan Johnny Goodman Ben Hogan Sarazen Shute Picard Little Nelson Demaret Lawson Little Fort Worth Paul Runpan

Trip financed for new tire set at Lannom's Gulf

Jane agrees to cover the cost of a new B F Goodrich Life Saver Silvertown tire set on long easy terms at Lannom's Gulf Service located at 521 North Main Street in Ken. The offer emphasizes affordable payments and local service for the car.

Jane B. F. Goodrich Lannom Gulf Service North Main St Ken

Explosions Heard At Salinea As Ships Leave Gibraltar

Heavy explosions of bombs and gun fire were heard in Salinea Spain tonight after British carriers Ark Royal Victorious battle cruiser Renown and four destroyers hurriedly left Gibraltar. Fog hid the ships as they departed soon after entering port this morning marking an unusual withdrawal.

Salinea Spain Mediterranean Ark Royal Victorius Renown Gibraltar

Boston Braves Defeat Pirates in First Game of Doubleheader

The Boston Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 in the first game, with rain causing stoppages and the afterpiece called in the home half of the third. Posedel and Berres pitched for Boston, Wilkie and Heintzelman for Pittsburgh. Rowell led with two RBIs and Gustine, Martin, and Berres contributed.

Pittsburgh Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Snoowers Pirates Boston Posedel Berres Wilkie Heintzelman Dietz Strincevich Klinger Lopez Davis Handley Miller Elliott Rowell Gustine Martin Dahlgren Vaughan Fletcher Posdel

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