Roswell Softball Association organized for 1935 season
The Roswell Softball Association held a public meeting at the Chamber of Commerce last night to elect officers and adopt regulations. Doug Moores was elected president, with Joe Massey vice president, Bob Daughtry secretary, Luther Brown treasurer, and Ed Scarritt in charge of publicity. A 14 item regulation set was adopted after discussion. March 21 is final day for team registrations, with play beginning in early April and likely three spring and summer seasons culminated by a championship playoff.
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Wonder Boy of the Cards by Burnley and Roswell softball plans
The article profiles Bill DeLancey as the Chicago Card's rising star and fearless catcher whose first year fueled the 1935 Cardinals surge. It then outlines Roswell Softball Association plans for a league at Thorne Park with six nights per week from April 1, plus detailed rules on admissions, team sponsorships, player transfers, fines, umpire authority, base length, equipment, and rule adaptations for the season.
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Tennis Club Faces Cadet Team in Roswell City Match
Six man teams from Roswell Tennis Club and N M M S will play singles on the city courts Sunday. Uncertainty remains on start time and team selection. Executive committee to decide concessions and pending business after a harmonious meeting led by Doug Moores. Ruffing mystery remains as Yankees holdout continues to withhold signing.
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Roswell Tennis Club entries close tomorrow at five
The Roswell Tennis Club round robin tournament closes entries tomorrow at five pm. Entries are at The Record office with play to start next week. Dick Crawford notes many veteran players will return, and beginners are urged to join with free coaching from experienced players. Non members pay 25 cents per entrance.
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Ball Clubs In Camps Rounding Into Condition
In Pasadena Al Simmons hopes to stay in center field for the White Sox with Vernon Washington at left. At Bradenton the Cardinals’ batting drill pace quickens as regulars arrive and holdouts Medwick and Orsatti are missing. In Palm Beach George Blue’s shoulder setback limits Brown pitching as the rest of the staff opens up. In Orlando Dodgers rookies are not yet ready for pennant chase prompting talks of a Class D Leaksville farm club to aid development.
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Foxx Key to Athletics Pennant Hopes in Spring Work
Fort Myers report quotes Connie Mack as he pins A s on catcher Jimmy Foxx. Mack says if Foxx performs as hoped the Athletics can contend. otherwise they may drop to the second division. In Winter Haven Gerry Nugent sets fourth place as a target for the Phillies. He cites three teams with an edge: St Louis Cards New York Giants and Chicago Cubs. In Miami Beach the Giants open spring play against Max Carey’s baseball school with no expectation of a setback.
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Spring training crowds await Braves opener in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg the Braves held their first practice game of the season as overflow crowds gather at Waterfront park. Babe Ruth is not playing today along with Ruth, Maranville, and Hogan who are resting. In Biloxi the Senators welcome Cecil Travis and Freddie Sington to camp while Lyn Lary remains a holdout. Red Sox manager Joe Cronin identifies Jack Wilson as a relief pitching target.
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Cubs First Combat Test Intra-Canip Seven Inning Match
Avalon reports the Cubs open spring with a seven inning intra squad game as Charlie Grimm signs Fabien Kowalik Hugh Casey Clay Bryant and Frank Coleman to prove their worth Lennie Warneke set as staff ace for comparison Two Reds players hospitalised Deb Brennan treated for influenza Gil Campbell leaves training Ray Hughes advised by Walter Johnson to ease throwing arm in Cleveland Indians infield bid
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Gil Campbell
New Orleans
Walter Johnson
Ray Hughes
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Coyotes Open Spring Grid Practice Under Coach Corn
Roswell high school began spring football drills with a 62 man squad the largest in school history. The Coyotes won seven and lost two last season to Clovis and Albuquerque and intend to return many players with new talent for the 1935 season. Basketball practice also starts weekly in preparation for the 1935 36 season.
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Pitchers Hit Homers In Detroit Camp Rally
Lakeland Florida reports show Detroit Tigers camp where pitcher Elden Auker, set to join Mickey Cochrane in the rotation, hits a four-base homer and Hank Greenberg showcases power aspires to surpass Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig as the league home run king.
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Blanton Helps Pirates Train Despite Minor Injury
San Bernardino report says pitcher Cy Blanton limped around the Pittsburgh training field after being struck on the ankle by a batted ball. Manager Pie Traynor expressed optimism as the injury was deemed more painful than serious.
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