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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1939

Page

7

Gate For Joe And Tony Promises Big Night In New York

New York on June 27 4 The Louis Galento championship bout at Yankee Stadium attracts an estimated four hundred thousand dollars in gate as Joe Jacobs promotes the event to upset Louis. Analysts predict a knockout within three rounds with several leaning to a first round finish.

New York Yankee Stadium Tex Rickard Galento Joe Yussel) Jacobs Rotund Tony Louis Max Schmeling Mae Primo Carnera Jacobs

Dexter News: John Carson Laid To Rest At Methodist Church

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a m Friday at the Dexter Methodist Church for John Carson who died Monday of last week Rev Hood conducted the service with choir music and flowers conveying the community's esteem for the deceased The notice also highlights local social events and visits including the Junior Woman's Club dance and a birthday party for Mr Carnell with friends and family in attendance

John Carson Dexter Hood

Dexter Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Illness

Miss Minnie Campbell is recovering from a tonsil operation about two weeks ago and has been quite ill. Miss Lorain Holdren and Miss Irene Caffall returned home to Hobbs after ten days visiting relatives in Dexter, leaving Dexter last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. B Lassiter and family of Roswell joined Mr. and Mrs. Theo Garrison for a Sunday luncheon in north Dexter. Helm and son, who had visited Ralph McVicker and daughter, left for Duncan New Mexico. Ar and Mrs Jim Caffall also featured in the Dexter social brief.

Hobbs Caffall P. P. Clark Minnie Campbell Mr. Caffall Dexter H. C. Garrison Hope Baptist Church Evelyn Coleman Powell Weed E. J. Hubbard Carnell Misses Carnell Winnie Shaw Hagerman Reese Rodgers Greenfield Mack Sharp Miss Campbell Lorain Holdren Irene Cafaill B. Lassiter Roswell Theo Garrison

Baseball scores from yesterday Associated Press

In the American League Boston beat Washington 3 to 0 Detroit defeated Cleveland 11 to 2 Philadelphia triumphed 3 to 2 over New York. In the International League Baltimore won 7 to 4 against Jersey City and Montreal edged Buffalo 7 to 6 while Toronto beat Rochester 5 to 1. No National League games scheduled.

The Associated Press Boston Washington Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia New York Baltimore Jersey City Montreal Buffalo Toronto Rochester Wok Pet Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Pet Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh Los Angeles Seattle San Francisco Oakland San Diego Hollywood Portland Sacramento

American Association Scores Card

Louisville defeated Toledo 8 to 1 while Indianapolis beat Columbus 4 to 2 St Paul topped Kansas City 4 to 3 in a set of American Association results featuring four teams and decisive margins.

American Association Louisville Toledo Indianapolis Columbus St. Paul Kansas City

Texas League scores roundup from Oklahoma City to Beaumont

Oklahoma City 2 Dallas 1 and San Antonio 2 Shreveport 0 were reported alongside Fort Worth 8 Tulsa 2 and Beaumont 8 Houston 7 in 10 innings. The brief card notes multiple league results with scores for each matchup.

Oklahoma City Dallas San Antonio Shreveport Fort Worth Tulsa Beaumont Houston

Southern Association Scores Report

Atlanta defeated Birmingham 7 to 6 while Chattanooga led New Orleans 6 to 2 in a series of late innings summaries. The results reflect a tight day across the Southern Association with close scores and multiple city matchups.

Southern Association Atlanta Birmingham Chattanooga New Orleans

Tony Galento Wife Predicts Louis Knockout in Third

Mary Galento, wife of Tony Galento, confidently predicts a third round knockout against Joe Louis in Orange New Jersey. She says Tony will retire as world champion and plans to buy an 11 acre West Orange property for their new home after the fight.

Orange N. J Tony Mary Galento

Mills couple to spend summer in Missouri and winter in Texas

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Mills plan to leave Dexter next week for the rest of the summer in Missouri and then southern Texas for the winter. They have lived in Dexter for twenty five years and are missed during their absence. Miss Nora Tate will accompany them on the trip.

J. T. Mills Missouri Texas Dexter Mills Nora Tate

Athletics In Night Victory Over Yankees

Henry Hi Pippen sparkles as the Athletics beat the New York Yankees 2-2 in a night game at Shibe Park before 33,674. Rookiess Tipton and Johnson produced key sacrifice flies, while Bump Hadley took the loss for the Yankees. Lefty Grove, Joe Haynes, and Walter Masterson shined in other AL action as Detroit and Cleveland won big. The NL played exhibitions on a holiday.

Associated Press McCoys Hatfield Henry Hi Pippen Philadelphia Cisco Tex Sacramento Athletics New York Yankees Shibe Park Henry Yankees Yankes Bump Hadley Say Chapman Duke University A’s Eric Tipton Dee Miles Bob Johnson Washington Lefty Grove Senators Reg Sox Joe Haynes Walter Masterson Cleveland Detroit Tigers Tommy Bridges St. Louis Chicago

West Texas New Mexico League Rain Postponements

Big Spring and Pampa played until rain halted action with a 7 3 score. Soden and Bernet pitched for the winners while Dilbeck and Beavers worked for the losers. Lubbock at Midland was called in the fifth due to rain. Doubleheader set for Tuesday with Clovis at Lamesa and Abilene at Amarillo postponed.

AsSociated Press Big Spring Soden Bernet Dilbeck and Beavers Lubbock Midland Clovis Lamesa Abilene Amarillo

Mines Agency Eyes Southwest Mineral Deposits

Washington June 27 The bureau of mines announced plans to survey mineral deposits in New Mexico Wyoming Montana Oregon South Dakota Nevada and California under the new strategic war materials act. Director John W Finch said enough deposits exist to occupy exploration in the first year. Senator Wheeler noted cromite and manganese in Montana as of particular promise.

Washington Bureau of Mines New Mexico Wyoming Montana Oregon South Dakota Nevada California Bureau John W. Finch Wheeler

Russell Sentenced for Santa Rosa Filling Station Hold Up

Claude Russell, 27, of Andrews Texas, was found guilty in Las Vegas district court and sentenced to five to seven years in the state penitentiary for armed robbery of a Santa Rosa filling station Thursday night netting $20. Sheriff A P Branch prepared to transport him to begin service.

Santa Rosa N. M A. P. Branch Claude Russell Andrews Tex State Penitentiary Russell Las Vegas

Duke City Cards To Play All-Stars At N. M. June 27

The Albuquerque Cardinals, league leaders, face an all star lineup from El Paso Tucson and Bisbee tonight at Tingley Park at 8 p m Injuries have forced benching of two regulars including a heavy slugger Warren Sandel and pitcher Bill Caplinger or Warren Lilly are set to start for the Cards The All Stars managed by Carl Dittmar will start Hawkins of El Paso with Christopher and Carpenter also listed as possible pitchers The lineups feature Avedisian Myers Curtis Steele Reyes Jewell Van Sickel Joratz Hatchett White Baldacci Saxelby Skeber Gardner Varrelman Gaplin Lilly Carpenter Sandel Hawkins and Delancey managing the Cardinals ARIZONA-TEXAS LEAGUE RESULTS No games yesterday All Stars vs Albuquerque at Albuquerque tonight

N. M Albuquerque Cardinals Tingley Park el Paso Tucson Bisbee Bill Delancey Cardinals Bill Caplinger Warren Lilly Warren Avedisian Myers Curtis Steele T Reyes Jewell van Sickel Ratto Joratz Hatchett White Baldacci Saxelby Skeber Gardner Varrelman Gaplin Christoper Lilly

Seeking Funds For U S Olympic Team

In New York on June 27 the American Olympic committee reported it is short on funds with under a year to raise about 375000 for 1940 winter and summer Games. Treasurer Kirby noted 4811 dollars received so far while Brundage said the committee was farther along than usual at this stage. New fundraising methods are planned to cover 372 athletes and officials bound for Garmisch Partenkirchen and Helsingfors next year.

New York American Olympic Committee United States Gustavus T. Kirby Avery Brundast Brundage Garmisch-Partenkirchen Helsingfors

Seek Fabled Painting In Indian Cave at Navaho

A New York physician, an Indian trader and his son, and a desert wanderer trek into the Navaho reservation to seek a sacred cave said to bear self-painted portraits of Navajo gods. Led by Indian trader Roman Hubbell, the party includes his son John, Dr. William Gardner, and Sam Day. Day’s tip sparked the expedition amid legends that the cave’s wall images inspired Navajo rituals and the night chant.

Gallup N. M New York Navajo Indian Reservation Roman Hubbell John Columbia University William Gardner Presbyterian Hospital, New York Sam Day Round Rock Ariz Day Hubbell Gardner

State Bar Assn Meets August 18-19

The New Mexico State Bar Association will meet in Santa Fe on August 18 and 19, the executive committee announced today.

State Bar Assn Santa FE N. M New Mexico State Bar Association

Big Fight Buildup Near Galento Louis Clash in Pompton Lakes

Pompton Lakes report details pre fight buzz for Galento Louis bout with promoter Brig. General Critchley arranging a London summer fight if Louis wins or draws. Bets on Louis being knocked down and on a third round withdrawal shape the scene. Coach Joe Tos saves the show with smart angle work while sparring partners earn daily pay and Louis pays per round, with Louis’ mother watching all drills.

Pompton Lakes N. J Galento Louis London General Critchley Nate Lewis Chicago Joe Joe Jacobs

McNutt Wins Golf Title at Ruidoso

Blaine McNutt an El Paso golfer captured the Ruidoso title with an 11 up victory over Dode Forrester of Roswell in the final round. McNutt sealed the championship on the 19th green after surrendering a 4-up lead from the first nine. Semi final results had McNutt beating Ted Purcey 5 and 3 and Forrester overcoming Sal Chavez 1 up.

Ruidoso N. M Blaine McNutt el Paso Dode Forrester Roswell McNutt Carl Jones Ted Purcey Carrizozo Forrester Sal Chavez

Louis and Galento Fight Card Priced Around Half a Million

The article notes high costs for ringside pens at $16.50 and estimates Louis has cashable assets near $500,000. It recalls past earnings and forecasts for the upcoming bout with Galento, suggesting a Louis victory only if Galento fouls repeatedly over all 15 rounds.

Louis Larry John Galento

Nickels Add Up for Omaha Garageman on Vacation

Omaha garageman George Gar tin claimed Christmas advice to save nickels, then set off on vacation with 1090 nickels to spend, a curious personal experiment reflecting thrift and budgeting during holidays.

Omaha Neb George Gartin

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Dexter News Damon Kerr Plainview O'Brian Pearl O’brian A. C. Jones, Jr Roswe Margaret Lee O’bri Brian Yankee West-Texas- New Mexico League U. S S. W Civil Service Commission Glencoe Holman Pie Town Puerto de Luna Valley Ranch Duke All-Stars Albuquerque Navajo Cave National Distillers Products Corp Powerhouse Hank Jack Lords Hank Tao Joe Tos el Pasoan Abe Feldman Miami Thrift Note Ford
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