Louis Godoy Title Fight Set for Yankee Stadium
Arturo Godoy of Chile challenges Joe Louis for the world heavyweight crown at Yankee Stadium in New York tonight in a 15 round bout. Louis enters in peak condition seeking another title defense, with Godoy determined to pull off an upset despite odds against him.
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Dodgers Rally To Edge Reds In Tight NL Pennant Race
In a rough top, Brooklyn crushed St. Louis 8 3 to pull even with Cincinnati in the National League standings as the Dodgers and Reds jostle for first. Bob Bowman bounced Medwick era flareups while Durocher and Owen tangled in a benches-clearer. Pirates beat Bees 5 1 in Boston. Browns toppled Red Sox 6 4 and Yankees lost 1 0 to White Sox. Tigers grabbed second with a doubleheader sweep of the A’s as the Indians bested the Senators 4 1.
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National Sports Week Proclaimed by Roswell Mayor Hall
Mayor Thos J Hall proclaims July 1-7 1940 as National Sports Week in Roswell urging public support for improved health through athletics highlighting national security and sportsmanship in a formal city notice.
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V F W Endorses Bicycle Safety Parade Saturday
Roswell VFW and the Bicycle Safety Club praise local cooperation for rider safety. Yucca Theatre and Montgomery Ward stage a parade on Saturday June 22 with fifty dollars in merchandise prizes. Parents urged to enter children. goal to prevent accidents for riders and pedestrians.
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Louis to polish off Godoy in six heats or less
New York dispatch notes Louis aims to finish Godoy within six heats or fewer tonight. Pepper Martin struggles with hotel dining rooms amid team success. Joe Medwick may defend Bob Bowman from any beaning, given old friendship. Lane No 7 continues to produce Poughkeepsie winners, four of five recently. La Henie travels with ice in Platinum through Chicago boulevards.
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Tiger Rag returns to Detroit amid Tigers second place hype
Walsh and Albany CM report the revival of the Tiger Rag in Detroit, first since 1936, as the Tigers sit in second. Other clubs reconsider their stance as the song signals renewed swagger and team spirit in the race.
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Baseball and boxing notes from a fast moving sports page
Arthur Donovan will referee tonight despite a critical magazine piece about him. Bill Dickey bats seventh for the Yankees behind Babe Dahlgren and the pitchers. Jack Kearns, ex box promoter, arrives with a scrap iron crusher. Bob Pastor heads to a fall matchup with Louis. Slip Madigan gains weight and plans a month eastward vacation. Medwick is likely sidelined for at least a month.
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Slump Talk and Sports Notes From A Busy Card
Washington Senators players discuss their slump blaming Italy entering the war while Zeke empathizes. Al McCoy prepares to seek a light heavyweight successor to Billy Conn. Gene Tunney holds stake in Neville Beech as Louis Goody prelims feature. An item notes a Red Cross volunteer at the 18th hole and a Temple coach leaves due to heat. KOOLAIR CAR COOLERS advertised with Roswell Auto Company contact.
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Millicent Hirsch Urges Reserve for Archie Henderson
Millicent Hirsch, noted New York tennis expert, returns from the south and tells friends that a place must be reserved for Archie Henderson.
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Red Cross Chapter Plans Novel Rockville Center Drive
Members of the Rockville Country Club Red Cross chapter at Rockville Centre, Long Island, have devised an inventive drive to support relief efforts. They aim to mobilize volunteers and raise funds through community events and outreach.
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Yesterday's Results In Major League Baseball Scores
The American League results show New York 0 Chicago 1 and Washington 1 Cleveland 4. Philadelphia tied 4 4 with Detroit 5 9 in a 10 inning opener. Boston 4 St Louis 6.
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National League scores and regional results
National League Pittsburgh defeated Boston 5 to 1 while Pittsburgh again beat Boston 5 to 1 in a late game. St. Louis topped Brooklyn 3 to 8. In Texas high school results West Texas-New Mexico Midland 2 Pampa 4 Big Spring 6 Borger 8 Lubbock 2 Amarillo 6 Lamesa 10 Clovis 4.
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Arizona-Texas League Scores Roundup
El Paso defeated Bisbee 11 to 7 while Albuquerque beat Tucson 7 to 3 in league play. Bisbee and Tucson led late but El Paso and Albuquerque held on for wins.
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International League scores feature Montreal over Jersey City
Montreal defeats Jersey City 9 to 6 in a weather affected game second contest postponed by rain. Syracuse bests Rochester 4 to 1 while Baltimore holds off Toronto 8 to 7. Buffalo game at Newark postponed due to rain.
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Local Association Scores Snapshot from Kansas City to Minneapolis
A compressed report lists results across the circuit: Kansas City 4 over Indianapolis 1, St. Paul 10 over Toledo 7, Milwaukee 5 over Louisville 3, Columbus 2 over Minneapolis 1, reflecting standings and outcomes across eight teams.
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Coast League Scores Roundup From Sunday Standings
In the Pacific Coast League results Sacramento beat Seattle 2 to 0, Los Angeles defeated Oakland 3 to 2, Portland won 3 to 2 over San Diego, and San Francisco triumphed 5 to 2 against Hollywood.
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Texas League scores roll in from across Texas and Oklahoma
Beaumont 3 Beaumont beat Shreveport 0 in action as Dallas fell 3 to 7 against Oklahoma City 2 0. San Antonio outlasted Houston 8 to 7 in 12 innings while Tulsa game vs Fort Worth was postponed by rain.
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Southern Association Scores Report
Atlanta beats Memphis 6 to 5 while Nashville wins 6 to 5 against Birmingham. New Orleans tops Knoxville 10 to 8. Little Rock at Chattanooga postponed due to rain.
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Leading Amateur Boxers Entered In Kili Tourney
Southeast New Mexico and other regions enter the Kiwanis Lions charity boxing tournament set for next Monday to Wednesday at de Bremond Field. Contenders include Carlsbad CCC Camp and Portales Clovis teams with fighters in seven weight classes. Notables: Nihart Lake Arthur, Vick Fort Sumner, Sauble Springer, Koury Santa Fe.
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Bowling Tonight's Match at 7 30 Mont gomery Ward vs KGFL
Local bowling card lists a 7 30 match between Mont gomery Ward and KGFL. Also promotes canning rhubarb and cherries and features Andersons Gardens advert listing.
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