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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1940

Page

7

The Cards Have Won Straight Tilts In League Race

The St Louis Cardinals surged under Billy Southworth to win five straight and stay in the NL middle ranks. They edged the Brooklyn Dodgers 3 1 enabling Cincinnati Reds to retake first, with all Card runs unearned by four Dodger errors. Paul Dean limited the Cubs to six hits in a 2 1 Giants win. Stan Hack homered for Chicago. Bill Jurges added a round tripper for New York. Boston Bees swept Pirates 5 3 and 5 1 boosting from eighth to sixth while the AL rested.

Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Billy Southworth Chicago Cubs Redbirds Ooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Cardinals New York Giants Paul Dean Dean Cubs Stan Hack Chicago Bill Jurges Giants Boston Bees Bill Pose al Picchota Pittsburgh Pirates Bees

Strange distances and SEC push headline winded note

SPORT BRIEFS NY June 18 Strange sights Cardinal pitchers going the distance. Coach Frank Thomas of Alabama backs a commissioner for SEC athletics. They have $45,000 in the till for Louis vs Godoy may rise. Baron Boots Poffenberger, trading beers for cheers, collecting dividends in the Southern Association with 10 wins by June 12, aiming for about 30. Bob Quinn recalls parting with Al Lopez as his hardest 50-tens of baseball.

New York Cardinal Frank Thomas Alabama Louis Nashville Bob Quinn al Lopez

That Man is Back predicting Dodgers gain over Yanks

Old Fox Clark Griffith again dampens New York fans hope predicting the Yankees will not win. He argues Medwick to the Dodgers was another baseball deal and that Joe is not the key difference between a decent team and a pennant winner.

Fox Clark Griffith New York Yanks Medwick Dodgers Joe

Yanks urged to win more games as season tightens

Henry Armstrong prepares at Greenwood New York for a Lew Jenkins bout. Carl Hubbell’s sister Mildred pitches for an Oklahoma softball team from the port side. Clark Shaughnessy praises Norman Standlee and Stanford back described as best in 26 years. Alice Marble is always with her tennis coach and voice teacher.

Tine Henry Armstrong Greenwood, Lake, N. Y Lew Jenkins Carl Hubbell Mildred Oklahoma Clark Shaughnessy Norman Standlee Stanford Alice

Rollie Hemsley Stands Out Behind The Plate In Southern Association

Cleveland catcher Rollie Hemsley, who took the cure last winter, remains a force behind the plate with big style. The Southern Association, a left-hand hitters' league, has only four right-hand batters winning in its history.

Dom McDowell Rapid City Rollie Hemsley Cleveland Southern Association

Purcella to defend KiLi 118 lb crown next Monday

Roswell boxers headline three night KiLi tournament at de Bremond Field. Andy Purcella will defend his 118 pound title won last KiLi meet while Bill Holloman and Rusty Etz enter action. Tickets on sale locally. trunks awarded for fastest knockout each night. Kiwanis and Lions clubs sponsor for Kiwanis Milk Fund.

Andy Purcella Roswell Purcella Bill Holloman Roswell High de Bremond Field Bill Cliff Flash Edd Amonett Rusty Etz Rusty Etz Brother Henry Alaska Lions Club Kiwanis Masked Marvel Frnne Emerson the Bank Bar Kiwanis and Lions Clubs Kiwanis Milk Fund Lions Boys Work Capt C. M. Woodbury

Jacobs Denies Menace to Boxing in Liberty Magazine

A week after the title bid, Mike Jacobs defends himself in Liberty Magazine against charges that he endangers boxing. The column notes the Yankees struggle with consistency as Charlie Ruffing fails to win back to back games. Curt Davis recalls a disconcerting stretch when two batters reached and no reliever appeared, likening it to St. Louis days.

Mike Jacobs Liberty Charlie Ruffing Brooks Curt Davis St. Louis

Yesterday's Results in Major League Baseball

In the National League Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 6 to 2. Pittsburgh outscored Boston 3 to 1 in a 65-game appearance. St Louis defeated Brooklyn 3 to 1. New York edged Chicago 2 to 1. No American League games were scheduled yesterday.

The Associated Press Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston St. Louis Brooklyn New York Chicago Detroit Cleveland New York Sega Mt Ae St. Louis Chicago Washington Alegy al Ae

International League Scores Roundup from Jersey City and Montreal

In the International League results Jersey City defeated Montreal 8 to 1 and Montreal beat Jersey City 2 to 1 in another game. Syracuse crushed Rochester 11 to 1 in a dominant offense showing.

Jersey City Montreal Syracuse Rochester

Baseball scores from the American Association games

Columbus defeated Louisville 3 to 2 while Minneapolis routed Milwaukee 9 to 8 St Paul edged Toledo 13 to 12 in a high scoring slate of American Association games featuring close finishes and late lead changes.

American Association Columbus Louisville Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Toledo

Texas League Scores: Houston Defeats San Antonio 9 to 3

Houston blasts San Antonio 9 to 3 in a Texas League game while Oklahoma City edges Dallas 4 to 2. Houston led early and held the lead, with standout moments from key hitters as the teams exchange innings. Oklahoma City secured the win behind solid pitching and timely hitting.

Houston San Antonio Oklahoma City Dallas

West Texas area scores report on district games

Scores show West Texas and New Mexico results with Lubbock over Midland 9 to 1. Borger defeated Amarillo 10 to 3. Pampa routed Clovis 12 to 5. Lamesa and Big Spring posted 4 and 7 respectively.

West Texas-New Mexico Lubbock Midland Borger Amarillo Lamesa Big Spring Pampa Clovis

Ryder Cup Grudge Match Set for Detroit Details Unclear

Golf officials confirmed a grudge match between the U S Ryder cup team and a group of professionals would be staged in Detroit. Walter Hagen, Gene Sarazen, and other principals met to appoint a general chairman and a tournament chairman but gave no dates or venue. The event stems from a dispute at the Inverness tournament in Toledo over cup team selection.

Detroit Walter Hagen Hagen Gene Sarazen Inverness Toledo

If Godoy Upsets Louis A Heavyweight Shakeup Possibility

New York reports ponder Arturo Godoy defeating Joe Louis in Yankee Stadium and potentially defending the crown in Argentina, with Al Weill signaling a bold plan if the upset occurred. Odds favor Louis, yet the scenario adds dramatic spice to a high stakes bout. Tulsa golf qualifying opens at Southern Hills with over 150 players and wet conditions. former champion Chick Harbert has turned pro.

New York al Weill Arturo Godoy South America Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Louis Godoy Argentina Alberto Lovell Bob Pastor Joe Arturo Tulsa Okla Hillis Country Club Chick Harbert Battle Creek Mich

Bowling schedule and major league batting leaders list

Last night’s Commercial Handicap League game between Arnold Transfer and Purity Bakery was postponed. Tonight’s 7 30 pm matchup features Hill Lines versus Roswell Record, with Wednesday’s 201 Taxi facing Roswell Auto and Thursday’s Montgomery Ward versus GF i. Major League leaders show Danning of New York leading batting at .362, Frey of Cincinnati with 40 runs, Danning 44 RBIs, McCormick 68 hits, and Mize 18 home runs among others.

Associated Press Danning New York Walker Brooklyn Frey Cincinnati F. McCormick Mize St. Louis Whitehead Herman Chicago Moore Hack Ross Boston Camilli Lohrman Melton

Parade To Promote Safety Bicyclists In Roswell Saturday

A bicycle parade to promote safe riding will be held in Roswell on Saturday June 22. Sponsored by Montgomery Ward & Co and the Record, the event features nine prizes including a large mounted trophy for best decorated bike. Registration opens today with free safety discs and rules, collected by E Robertson at Montgomery Ward.

Roswell Montgomery Ward & Co J. W. Halter Montgomery Ward Roswell Safety Council E. Robertson Sporting Goods Main Ist Richardson Sth

Yesterday's Stars Rise From AP Baseball Report

Paul Dean of the Giants limited the Cubs to six hits to win for the second time this week. Clyde Shoun of the Cardinals blanked the Badgers with four hits allowed, first such effort since 1938. Lloyd Moore of the Reds entered in the second and held the Phillies to two hits the rest of the game. Bill Posedel and Al Picciola of the Bees shut down the Pirates with six hits to sweep the doubleheader.

Associated Press Paul Dean Giants Cubs Clyde Shoun Cardinals Badgers Lloyd Moore Reds Phillies Bill Posedell al Picchota Bees Pirates Boston

Andersons Gardens Canning Rhubarb and Cherries Ad

An advertisement from Andersons Gardens promotes canning rhubarb and cherries. The brief notice highlights fresh produce suitable for home canning, urging readers to prepare seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Andersons Gardens

Brewster Named Republican Nominee for Senate in Maine

Portland June 18 Republicans in Maine backed U. S. Rep. Ralph O. Brewster for the U. S. Senate seat being vacated by Frederick Hale after 24 years. Brewster narrowly favored over Gov. Lewis O. Barrows. Also renominated were incumbents in Maine’s first and second districts. Sumner Sewall won the Republican gubernatorial nomination on his 44th birthday by about 2000 votes over Augusta Mayor Frederick G. Payne. Democratic candidates for Senate and Governor in September will be former Gov. Louis J. Brann and Fulton J. Redman.

Portland Maine U. S Ralph O. Brewster U.S. Senate Frederick Hale Brewster Lewis O. Barrows Sumner Sewall Senate Augusta Frederick G. Payne Louis J. Brann Lewiston Fulton J. Redman

Beware The Noodle

Celinda Ranweiler required hospital treatment after a dry noodle pierced her thumbnail. The incident adds to a growing list of domestic hazards cited in warnings.

Minnapolis Celinda Ranweiler

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