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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
3
New Mexico Governor John Miles touring the World Fair with 30 governors said Roosevelt would win New Mexico in a third bid. Governor Bob Jones of Arizona voiced support, saying Roosevelt is good for a third term and would carry Arizona.
Clark Griffith reportedly plans wholesale night games across the league from mid June to mid September averaging 65 games per club. Boxing chatter notes Galento Louis bout hype and varied newspaper takes on the fight impact and performer charisma.
In Washington the Nationals beat the Yankees 2-1 in 12 innings in the first game of a doubleheader before losing 7-0 in six innings. Ailey Donald earned his ninth straight win for the Yankees, while Emil Leonard improved his standing with his club by defeating New York twice this season. The Athletics beat Boston 8-6 as Bob Johnson homered and drove in two, and the White Sox and Browns split a doubleheader. rains idle several teams. NL Bees defeat Giants 8-2 as Cubs top Cardinals 17-6 with Hartnett homer. Myrland ranch sale in New Mexico to Augustine Plains Ranch Company, including 750 cattle.
Boston defeated New York 8 to 2 while Chicago beat St Louis 7 to 6. Philadelphia versus Brooklyn was postponed. only scheduled games completed yesterday in the league.
St Louis beat Chicago 9 to 5 with extra innings in the first game. Washington 2 to 0 over New York as the Mets were held to one run. Philadelphia defeated Boston 8 to 6. Detroit at Cleveland postponed due to rain.
St. Paul defeated Kansas City 11 to 6 while Toledo beat Louisville 7 to 4. Indianapolis won 3 to 2 against Columbus and Minneapolis topped Milwaukee 6 to 4.
Oakland defeated San Francisco 3 to 2. Hollywood beat Los Angeles 6 to 0. Portland won 4 to 3 against San Diego. Seattle edged Sacramento 6 to 5 in a 15 inning marathon.
In a Texas League action Shreveport defeated Beaumont 18 to 6 while Dallas and Tulsa game was postponed by rain. Fort Worth edged Oklahoma City 7 to 2 and Houston defeated San Antonio 4 to 3.
Chattanooga 4 7 Birmingham 1 5 Atlanta 7 New Orleans 2 Knoxville 9 3 Little Rock 5 2 Memphis 9 Nashville 1 with team results shown for the season across cities and scores.
Scranton defeated Springfield 6 to 3 while Elmira beat Binghamton 2 to 0. Other games were postponed due to rain and threatening weather.
The Shelby Carolina League society note reports engraved invitations sent for the wedding of pitcher John Franklin Radler to Miss Elizabeth Christman at Shelby ball park tonight with no price increase noted.
If Wisconsin taps Howard Barrows, Calumet High all state back, Fritz Crisler and Co. will have mail. Roland Caranci of Boulder High has nine letters. Fred Apostoli begins training August 15 at Nevele for September bout with Ceferino Garcia. Four stars praise Sporting News centennial. Paul Haakon takes boxing lessons from Bennie Keller.
Jimmy Johnston described Louis as a fair fighter among a group named Dhums in a brief yesterday exchange. He referenced Bob Pastor in passing, noting surrounding remarks and tones during the casual conversation.
Dan Parker of the Mirror notes the big fight with Galento drew strong crowd and sharp exchanges. He highlights Galento's persistence and Parker's impression of the bout's pace and impact on boxing public interest.
Bisbee defeated Albuquerque 5 to 11 in a 15 inning game after a back and forth battle. Tucson edged El Paso 7 to 8 in 15 innings with Sedwick and Salkeld for Tucson and Christopher Rodgers and Mayer for El Paso.
The report notes Bill Boni of Associated Press recounts Galento as the first beer bar rel to tap a man, highlighting a historic event in the beverage service industry.
In Clayton New Mexico on June 30 two Amarillo Texas youths were jailed facing petty theft charges after officers found a rifle a pistol brass knuckles a hack saw a hand drill and a small vise in their car They identified themselves as T W Stanford and Eric Peterson They allegedly tried to steal a car tire.
Denver reports a crowded field for Davis Cup selections with Gene Mako predicting a wide open No 1 singles berth as Bobby Riggs faces contenders and Budge’s absence in a year marked by strong amateur competition. Semi final results highlighted regional tennis activity alongside Western Texas-New Mexico League scores and clashing records from Midland to Clovis.
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