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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1942
Page
2
The Roswell Daily Record discusses wartime morale and local support. It urges friendly attitudes to soldiers, rubber drives, and USO aid, while commenting on national issues like CCC NYA funding and war production. It notes Allied air power expanding globally and stresses timely production for victory.
A regional War Committee in Region Three, under the Petroleum Coordinator, adopted a resolution at a recent Albuquerque meeting urging a 40 mile per hour speed limit instead of gasoline rationing in areas where fuel is plentiful. The group emphasizes efficiency and conservation through speed limits.
Ben Hogan, weighing about 135 pounds, wins the Hale America at Ridgemoor Club Chicago. He scores 271 over 72 holes, breaking the National Open record by 10 strokes. Jimmy Demaret and Mike Turnesa tie for second at 274 after Demaret falters late. Hogan vows the win, despite the war canceling the Open.
Roswell amateur ace Spec Stewart captured the 1942 Roswell city championship by defeating B F Fields Jr 7 and 6 in the finals after carding a three under par 71. Stewart aims for the New Mexico Open this weekend at the municipal layout as Jack Har El Paso pro defends and defending champions from Odessa Hobbs and others enter the field.
Hogan carded 72 62 69 68 for 271. De Mare t 68 68 69 69 274 and Turnesa 65 66 72 71 274 trailed by Horton Smith Thomson and Byron Nelson seven back at 278. Thomson shot 66 final day. Lawson Little Eddie Burke tied at 280. Dick Metz Jim Ferrier and Lloyd Mangrum at 281 as scores climbed into 300s.
SCHENECTADY New York June 22 uP Mel Hein will become head football coach at Union College in 1943 after twelve years with the New York Giants. He will assume duties January 1 1943 and will continue his Giants contract through the season. Hein also serves as associate professor of physical education. He played at Washington State and earned All American honors as a center and MVP in the National League.
Gene Hunt, son of Mr and Mrs Leonard E Hunt, leaves by bus Friday for Los Angeles to enter a defense program while his brother Raymond Hunt recently enlisted in the navy and is stationed at San Diego. Friends note Raymond is doing well and liking navy life.
This week's super special offers a blonde finish four piece bedroom suite for 39.88 and a 48 inch plate glass mirror for 89.88. Limited time sale running from June 6 to June 16 at 129 West 2nd Street.
Carl Arnold of Buckeye Arizona successfully defended his world steer roping championship in Roswell. He defeated Bob Crosby of Roswell by 20.9 seconds over 12 steers in front of 5,000 spectators as Arnold clinched his third consecutive title and won a $1,000 side bet plus the trophy from the Roswell Lions Club. Crosby led early but a 20 second penalty for an arm raise on steer five cost him. Both men completed 12 steers with Arnold posting a best 23.6 seconds and Crosby a best 23.8. The event included a calf roping preliminary and a near-sold-out crowd under extreme heat with Lions Club supervision and Roswell police managing crowds.
New York June 22 Five years after winning the heavyweight title in Chicago Joe Louis heads to the Midwest as Corp Joseph Louis Barrow to train as a soldier. He will join Fort Riley Kansas for basic military schooling after enlisting January 12 and induction two days later. Louis defended the title 21 times during his five year reign and twice offered his title free of charge to aid relief efforts.
Advertisement notes Andersons Gardens selling fresh home grown cabbage with emphasis on flavor and quality. Indicates availability for purchase and local market appeal.
The Dodgers routed the St Louis Cardinals in four of five games, widening their lead as Mort Cooper dominated the opener with an 11 0 shutout, while Kirby Higbe and others sparked the Dodgers to a 5 2 win. Joe Medwick extended his hitting streak to 25 as the league playoff race heated up.
National League results list Chicago 0 7, New York 5 2, St Louis 11 2, Brooklyn 0 5, Pittsburgh 7 Boston 3, Cincinnati 2 2, Philadelphia 3.
In the American League results Boston trailed Chicago by seven to three, while Chicago led 6 to 0. Philadelphia and St. Louis split 4 to 4 with St. Louis at 2 and Philadelphia at 3. Washington upset Detroit 1 to 3 in a notched scoreline. New York fell 2 to 4, and Cleveland won 3 to 0, highlighting a varied early campaign across teams.
In the International League Syracuse leads 4-8 with Baltimore at 1-4. Rochester improves to 7-2 while Buffalo sits at 6-7. Jersey City is 6-5 and Newark 3-2. Toronto stands 4-6 with Montreal at 2-5.
The American Association results show Minneapolis tied 5-5 with Louisville 1-8, Kansas City 6-4 beat Toledo 0-1, Columbus 6-4 defeated Milwaukee 2-1, and Indianapolis 5-2 edged St. Paul 1-0 in recent games.
The Pacific Coast League results include Oakland 12 to 1 over Hollywood and Los Angeles 8 to 2, Seattle 3 to 0 over San Francisco, San Diego 2 to 2, Sacramento 6 to 2, and Portland 3 to 1.
Southern Association scores include Atlanta 12 Knoxville 4 Nashville 9 Chattanooga 6 Birmingham 1 Memphis 0 with Memphis and Little Rock at New Orleans postponed as of now, and Knoxville at New Orleans noted as postponed by the scheduler.
Fort Worth defeated Texas League action 6 to 3 while Houston shut out Dallas 2 to 0. San Antonio and Tulsa shared a 2 to 2 draw, as did Oklahoma City versus Beaumont 10 to 9 and 5 to 6 respectively. Shreveport fell 1 to 3 in its game.
West Texas New Mexico Lamesa leads with 22 11 and Berger contributing 11 8. Lubbock sits 7 3 while Amarillo is 5 12. Clovis is 7 3 and Pampa at 3 2, outlining a crowded regional basketball schedule and team fortunes.
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