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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1940

Page

7

Joe Louis Triumphs Over Arturo Godoy in Brutal Bout

New York June 21 Arturo Godoy of Chile was battered and knocked out in the eighth round by Joe Louis in a brutal title defense before 28 000 fans at Yankee Stadium. Louis, at 199 pounds, dominated with relentless lefts and rights, sending Godoy to a decisive finish after a furious assault. Godoy, though down twice, fought back bravely before the referee halted the fight as blood flowed from a deep cut above his eye.

New York Joe Louis Arturo Godoy Chile Yankee Stadium Arturo Fightinz Big Negro Godoy Billy Cavanaugh Louis Cavanaugh Godey al Weill Beart Joe Tony Galento Max Baer

Four-hit Feller propels Indians to AL lead

The Associated Press reports Bob Feller pitched four hits to lift Cleveland into first in the American League as the Indians defeated the Senators. In other action John Rigney and the White Sox beat the Yankees 1-0 after holding them to five hits over eleven innings. Harry Danning and Bill Jurges fueled a 6-3 Giants win over the Cubs with key hits. Chuck Klein delivered a two-run homer and drove in all four runs in a 4-3 Phillies victory over the Reds in twelve innings. Browns hitters led by John Niggeling, Harland Clift, and John Berardino powered a five-hit pitching performance and ninth-inning runs.

Associated Press Bob Feller Indians Cleveland Senators John Rigney White Sox Yankees Harry Danning Bill Jurges Giants Cubs Chuck Klein Phillies Reds John Niggeling Harland Clift John Berardino Browns

Linda's mistaken fortune and a deadly pursuit

Linda discovers Mickey's bankbook showing a $2,000 deposit and a note from Steve, realizing she has been blind to Mickey's true guardian. Janice Blaine shots carry danger as shadowy figures plot to reveal Linda's identity with a staged photo. Jack Blaine fights to keep Linda's son, while Janice must decide how to stop a damaging publication.

Mickey Steve Linda Mickey Morton Mrs. Blauer Janice Merberry Mortons

Slugging Clifig Lifts Home Team In St Louis Win

Clifig hit a decisive homer as the home club defeated the Red Sox. Bernar dino added a three run shot to swing the nightcap in the favored club. Al Brancato cleared the bases with a three run homer helping the Athletics beat the Tigers 6-4. Elbie Fletcher drove in four with three consecutive doubles for the Pirates against the Bees.

Clifig Red Sox Bernardino St. Louis al Brancato Athletics Tigers Elbie Fletcher Pirates Bees

No Credit Parking Note Backfires in Cleveland

A motorist parked in a metered space and left a note claiming officers will take another nickel if he is late. He returned to an arrest ticket for a $1 fine with a postscript warning no trust after one hour by officers.

Cleveland

Woman climbs viaduct and disappears in Dallas

A black clad woman climbed the Houston Street viaduct railing and vanished. A motorist alerted police. Detectives Jack Archer and George Kemp found her walking down a nearby boulevard. She said she had come down from the viaduct by a ladder and used it as a shortcut home.

Dallas Houston Street Jack Archer George Kemp

Browns Rally Shocks Red Sox As Yanks Suffer Slump

Baseball headlines crown the St Louis Browns after a six game streak as they sweep Boston 2-1 and 11-4 to seize fifth place a game behind the Yankees. Cleveland’s Bob Feller notches his tenth win in a 12-1 rout of Washington while the A’s top the Tigers 6-4. Yankees fall 1-0 to the White Sox in 11 innings as Philadelphia wins and the National League shifts with the Phillies, Dodgers and Giants all moving.

Louis Knocks Out Godoy In New York Heavyweight Bout

In New York last night Joe Louis defended his heavyweight title by a first round KO against Arturo Godoy at Madison Square Garden. The bout drew spectators from Detroit Baltimore and Chicago with other regional results noted including Henry Wacker defeating Eddie Simms in Chicago.

Associated Press New York Joe Louis Detroit Arturo Godoy Chile Tony Marteliano Pete Galiano Baltimore

Mayhill Softball Team To Play Here Sunday Afternoon

A Mayhill New Mexico softball team heavy with ag grades will visit Roswell to play Moseley’s team at the fairgrounds Sunday at 2 30. Moseley’s aims for a second win over a mountain club after beating Fort Stanton CCC last Sunday.

Mayhill N. M Moseley Roswell Fairgrounds Fort Stanton East Tilden Jimmy Jiminez

Yesterday's Results in American and National Leagues

Summary of games from yesterday shows American League results: New York 0 over Chicago 1. Washington 1 over Cleveland 12. Philadelphia 6 over Detroit 4. Boston 1 4 over St. Louis 2 11. National League scores include Chicago 3 over New York 6. Pittsburgh 7 over Boston 7. Cincinnati 3. Philadelphia 4. West Texas New Mexico reports Big Spring 3 over Pampa 17. Lamesa 11 over Amarillo 15. Midland 1 over Borger 6. Lubpack at Clovis postponed due to rain.

Associated Press Armold Jim Sloop Cleveland S. Goldston Boston C. Frank Detroit R. Armold New York St. Louisie Felicia Chicago Philadelphia Purity Bakery Washington Hollingshead W. Baker L Pd Ig Cae As H. Turner Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Louis EGFL Pittsburgh Safford Philadelphia Cee Bre Ee Alkire Platt West Texas-New Mexico Pampa Lamesa Amarillo Midland Borger Clovis

Arizona Texas El Paso at Bisbee Rain

Albuquerque led Tucson 3 to 2 in a rain affected matchup with Arizona Texas El Paso at Bisbee noted for the weather disruption and a tied or altered scoring pace as conditions worsened.

Arizona- Texas el Paso Bisbee Albuquerque Tucson

International League results show decisive wins

Buffalo shut out Jersey City 3 to 0 while Rochester toppled Baltimore 10 to 8 and Newark defeated Montreal 7 to 2.

Buffalo Jersey City Rochester Baltimore Newark Montreal

Baseball Scores From Yesterday in A A East

American Association games featured St. Paul defeating Toledo ten to four while Louisville triumphed over Milwaukee eleven to nothing. Columbus beat Minneapolis four to one, and Indianapolis and Kansas City were rained out in their matchup.

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

Pacific Coast League scores recap

In the Pacific Coast League Sacramento defeated Seattle, Hollywood edged San Francisco, Oakland beat Los Angeles, and San Diego routed Portland with a 1 to 0 score in the latest standings and results.

Pacific Coast Wwr Seattle Oakland A Sacramento i Hollywood San Diego Los Angeles A San Francisco Portland Sacramento Oakland Los Angeles

Texas League Scores Reported From Weekend Games

San Antonio defeated Beaumont 5 to 1, Dallas beat Tulsa 12 to 2, Oklahoma City triumphed over Fort Worth 4 to 1, while the Houston Shreveport matchup was rained out.

San Antonio Beaumont Dallas Tulsa Oklahoma City Fort Worth Houston-Shreveport

Southern Association Scores Snapshot

In the Southern Association results Knoxville beat New Orleans 2 1 while Chattanooga and Memphis each posted 6 to 2 victories over Little Rock and Atlanta respectively. Birmingham defeated Nashville 6 to 5 in a tight matchup.

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

Boxers Seek Revenge in KiLi Tournament

The Kiwanis and Lions charity event opens Monday at Bremond Field and runs through Wednesday to raise funds for the Kiwanis Milk Fund and Lions boys work program. Former champions seek revenge after last year while local offenders train in jail and Carlsbad CCC and Portales Clovis teams prepare for the trophy clash.

Bremond Field Kiwanis and Lions Clubs Kiwanis Milk Fund Lujan Burrola Villescas de Bremond Field Woodbury Carlsbad CCC Shrader Portales-Clovis Dexter

Army Recruiters Assigned To Duty Here

Emry W Gaydon and Newton A Broussard of the 5th Cavalry at Fort Clark Texas are reassigned as recruiters with the Army Recruiting Station in Roswell. Garden fresh vegetables and fruits promoted for summer markets include squash beans cabbage peas spinach asparagus dewberries and cherries. Andersons Gardens advertise bargains with used Ford and Dodge vehicles listed with sale prices and values.

Emry W. Gaydon Newton A. Broussard 5Th Cavalry Fort Clark Texas Army Roswell Andersons Gardens

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Stan Tower Chapter Mrs. Blaner Jack Blaine Lawson Jack Janice Titan Tower Lake Tahoe Jan Morton Hearst Publications, Inc King Features Syndicate Commercial Handicap League Whitmore Whitmore, Jr Montgomery Ward Rosell Whitson Robertson Hatter Johnson Boston Red Sox New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Yanks Cleveland Indians Tribe Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Hank Greenberg Chicago White Sox Kirby Higbe Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Larry French Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Bees Bucs Henry Wacker Eddie Simms Army Recruiters Willis Sedan Ford Tudor Ford Tudcanine Philm Plymouth Mercury Forder Ford Moter Roswell Auto Company BK Baw Lions Boys Club Fund Roswell, New Mexico Kipling’s Leland’s Smoke House Pictures Hal Roach Victor Mature Carole Landis Lon Chaney, Jr United Artists Ak’ Band Arrness Nod Fepe
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