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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1941

Page

2

Cardinals lineup to start season with few changes

In St. Petersburg, Billy Southworth says the St. Louis Cardinals will begin the season with the same lineup that defeated the New York Yankees, aside from a couple of changes. Jim Brown at second, Martin Marionis, Steve Mesner at short, Ernie Kay in left, Terry Moore in center, Enos Slaughter in right, Walker Cooper catching, Johnny Mize at first, and a first string pitcher. Frank Crespi still has a chance at shortstop.

Associated Press ST. Petersburg Fla St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees Billy Southworth Jim Brown Martin Marionis Steve Mesner Ernie Kay Terry Moore Enos Slaughter Walker Cooper Johnny Mize Frank Crespi

Cubs Veteran Charley Root Seeks 200th Victory Start Role

Avalon California reports that Charley Root, 40, a longtime Cubs pitcher, has received good news from manager Jimmy Wilson. Wilson will limit bullpen duties and use Root in spot starting roles to boost his chances of achieving his 200th victory. he needs seven more.

Avalon Calif Charley Root Chicago Cubs Jimmy Wilson Wilson

Ferrick Shines in Three Perfect Innings for Athletics

In Anaheim California Tom Ferrick looked sharp for the Philadelphia Athletics pitching three perfect innings against the Los Angeles club. He struck out two batters and allowed only three to reach the infield while also belting a home run.

Anaheim Calif Tom Ferrick Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Los Angeles

Browns to Open Exhibition With Familiar Browns Bees Lineup

SAN ANTONIO Tex The St Louis Browns rely on veterans for an all out drive for the first division and will feature the same lineup in today’s exhibition opener against the Boston Bees Reading from top to bottom Heffner 2b Radcliff jf McQuinn 1b Judnich cf Laabs rf Clift 3b Berardino ss Swift c George Caster Bob Harris and Jack Kramer will pitch

San Antonio Tex St. Louis Browns Boston Bees Heffner Radcliff McQuinn Judnich Laabs Clift Berardino Swift George Caster Bob Harris Jack Kramer

Hurvey lauds Pan American goodwill in lecture

Mr Hurvey praised Pan American Airways for fostering inter American goodwill and cited Ford Motor Co and other businesses as examples of cordial relations. He noted actions hindering Southern Hemisphere ties and answered audience questions. The Institute of Understanding resumes next Friday with Col M Thomas Tchou on “An Impoverished World.”

Hurvey Pan-American Airways Americas Ford Motor Co United States

Record Snowstorm Closes Roads and Delays Travel Across East

Blinding snow and ice paralyzed New York area air travel with a 16 inch LaGuardia snowfall. Upstate New York man dies after leaping from a skidding car. Coastal storms bring sleet and rain, with primary arteries open and many secondary roads closed. Air flights cancelled. America liner delayed eight hours. New York City sanitation mobilizes 9,500 workers as pedestrians struggle in high winds. Washington records 10 inches of snow, while Boston braces for a major blizzard with forecasts of 12 inches or more.

New York Lisbon United States America California la Guardia Field Georgia Misssissippi Carolinas Tennessee Atlantic City N. J Ocean City Long Island Cape Hatteras U. S Wasp Severn River Maryland Washington Boston Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts

Louis Simon bout tops $5 as light heavyweight tease

New York report notes Joe Louis versus Abe Simon priced at five dollars and up for a heavyweight title bout. Mentions Ernie Lombardi signing readiness and Jim Braddock's hoped comeback via manager Joe Gould. Jim Braddock may tour a southern exhibition with Red Burman. Carnett, a left-handed fighter, reportedly owns an Oklahoma coal mine.

New York Special News Service Joe Louis Abe Simon Ernie Lombardi Ed Bales Chattanooga News-Free Press Jim Braddock Jim Joe Gould Red Burman Red Edwin Elliott Carnett Oklahoma

Go Easy Boys Probe Allegations Against Big Ten

The Chicago University student paper pushes for a probe into unethical athletic activity within the Big Ten. It warns that overzealous scrutiny could reveal Chicago’s own questionable practices.

Chicago U Chicago

Quiet Washington night as Conn Hassett fight rumors swirl

Washington papers report a hush after the bout with no one asking who won the Conn Hassett fight. The piece notes oddities including Dan ning’s debut and a fly ball chase as notable moments. Joe Louis is seen training for Abe Simon in Detroit. Lou Ambers enjoys a celebratory cab ride to view a Garden lights moment.

Washington

Indians Allowed High Ball After Game Says Manager

Tim Cocrane reports from the New York World Telegram that manager Peckinpaugh approves Indians taking a high ball after games. He adds it is proper when the count is three and two, but warns the ChiSox risk punishment from M R S Comiskey if they get frisky with beer or whisky.

Tim Cocrane N. Y World- Telegram Peckinpaugh Indians ChiSox Jimmy Dykes M R S. Comiskey

Notable radio and birthday notes among 1940s papers

Elmer Layden will guest star on Bill Stern's Sports Newsreel of the Air tomorrow night after doing well on Information Please. The Satevepost plans a Clayton Haefner golfer feature authorized by Jame Wade of the Charlotte Observer. Uncle Cy Sherman of the Lincoln Star turns 70 and marks 54 years in newspapers next Monday. Bendy Leonard's restaurant closed and Georgia Tech coach Bill Alexander has become a grandfather.

Elmer Layden Bill Stern Satevepost Clayton Haefner Jame Wade Charlotte Observer Cy Sherman Lincoln Neb) Star Bendy Leonard Bill Alexander Georgia Tech

City league game ends with six on floor penalty

In Dallas a city league basketball game opened with four players and the ball not discovered for three minutes. Later the same team was penalized for having six players on the floor. Nice going, boys.

Dallas

Durocher Plans Snub for Giants Varsity Trip

New York reports Leo Durocher aims to keep the main Giants squad in Havana and send the scrubs to Miami to face the New Yorkers on March 15 16 The printers union may hold a special meeting to discuss Fordham football prospects for next fall involving Jendryczyk Wucksando vich Andrejo and Afrenewicz

New York Special News Service Leo Durocher Giants Havana Scrubs Miami New Yorkers Printers’ Union Jendryczyk Wucksandovich Andrejo Afrenewicz Fordham

Fletcher Henderson honors Lew Jenkins with The Jenkins Swing

Band leader Fletcher Henderson features The Jenkins Swing to honor Lew Jenkins at a mid town dance hall. A salary conference between Bill Terry and Burgess Whitehead ends with Whitehead tossing his cap and storming off. Tommy Harmon begins Michigan pursuit with 1 to 100 odds despite frequent winter absences.

Fletcher Henderson Lew Jenkins Jenkins Bill Terry Burgess Whitehead Whitehead Tommy Harmon Michigan

Maroons Quit Football Then Mull Basketball Return

U. of Chicago, after abandoning football, considers withdrawing from intercollegiate basketball. The team finished its season with 12 defeats and no victories, leaving its Western Conference standing indicating an earlier withdrawal.

Nixson Denton Cincinnati Times-Star U. of Chicago Maroons

Yanks did not sell holdout Babe Dahlgren says contract reached New York the same day

Boxer Jimmy Bivens defeated Teddy Yarosz in Cleveland on Wednesday and received a promised title shot against NBA light heavy champion Anton Christofordis within 60 days.

Babe Dahlgren Yanks New York Jimmy Bivens Teddy Yarosz Cleveland Anton Christofordis

Golf for the Masses Lets Park Goers Rent Clubs

The New Orleans city park course now rents a bag five clubs and three balls for 15 cents per day with no deposit or red tape. Harry Thomas the pro has run the program for five weeks and averages 70 sets weekly.

New Orleans City Park Harry Thomas

All Star Game Set for Gilmore Stadium Tomorrow

An all star exhibition at Gilmore Stadium features players from four major league clubs and six Pacific Coast League teams. The game aims to draw Los Angeles baseball fans for the March 9 event.

Los Angeles Gilmore Stadium

Cadet Tennis Team Set For Spring Meet With ENMC

Cadet tennis coach Paul Horgan will lead NM M I against Eastern New Mexico College in a spring opener next Saturday. Six singles and two doubles matches are scheduled. veterans Robbie Gregg and Ridley Wheeler return, with new cadet Lusk of Carlsbad among the squad. Other players include Stauffer Maloo f Johnson Parker Taylor R Jones Grantham Rockwood Bradley Porter G W Smith Dyson Walker McMahon Witt cop Koerth E W Moore Hans Milner Christie and C C Martin.

Paul Horgan Eastern New Mexico College Portales Institute Horgan Robbie Gregg New Mexico Ridley Wheeler Lusk Carlsbad Stauffer Maloof Johnson Parker Taylor R. Jones Grantham Rockwood Bradley Porter G. W. Smith Dyson Walker McMahon Wittcopp Koerth E. W. Moore Hans Milner Christie C. C. Martin

May Catch Tex Mines Gridders Start Spring Football

El Paso Texas March 7 With military training a possibility for a majority of his team coach Mack Saxon will send 13 lettermen and reserves onto Kidd Field March 15 for spring football at the Texas College of Mines Owen Price Miner quarterback who led the Border Conference last fall in punting scoring and yard gaining is expected to spark the squad Other returning backs are Hershel Boyd and Jim Wardy with six other ball carriers from freshman ranks Sammy Klink A R Brooks Hector Breach Johnny Parker Lloyd Bloodworth and Howard Hammonds Prospects are bright for a better Miner line with 10 lettermen back headed by captain Bill Caver Lettermen will be in every slot and reserves are three deep.

EL Paso Texas Mack Saxon Kidd Field Texas College of Mines Owen Price Hershel Boyd Jim Wardy Sammy Klink A. R. Brooks Hector Breach Johnny Parker Lloyd Bloodworth Howard Hammonds Bill Caver

Turks Stand Against Berlin In Balkan standstill Threat

The article examines Turkish resistance to Nazi pressure as Berlin courts Yugoslavia and Turkey. It highlights Turkey's fortified borders, strategic Dardanelles, a large but not heavily mechanized army, potential reserves totaling up to seven million including women conscripts, and a relatively small air force and navy. Some experts believe Britain could help hold the Dardanelles indefinitely.

Yugoslavia Turkey Balkan Berlin Dardanelles Germany Balkans

College Scores From Nearby Games

Oklahoma 45 Kansas 37 Creighton 51 Washburn 37 Oklahoma Aggies 49 Drake 26 East Central Okla 43 Southwestern Okla 29 Utah 50 Brigham Young 39 Colorado State 50 Denver 27 Washington State 42 Oregon State 37 Southeastern Okla Teachers 40 Oklahoma City University 23 Northwestern Okla Teachers 41 Northeastern Okla Teachers 37.

The Associated Press Oklahoma Kansas Creighton Washburn Oklahoma Aggies Drake East Central Okla Southwestern Utah Brigham Young Colorado State Denver Washington State Oregon State Southeastern Oklahoma City University Northwestern Northeastern

Fights From Last Night Across U S and Mexico

Billy Loose defeated Erie Vigh in New York by outpoint while Lou Thomas stopped Johnny Miles in Indianapolis and Red Green outpointed Baby Arizmendi in Hollywood. The fights featured listed weights and city venues with results from multiple locations.

Associated Press New York Billy Loose Parrell Ernie Vigh Newburgh Indianapolis Lou Thomas Johnny Miles St. Louis Hollywood Red Green Los Angeles Baby Arizmendi Mexico

Exhibition Baseball Today Across Multiple Cities

Today exhibition games feature Brooklyn against Cleveland in Havana, New York against St Louis in St. Petersburg, Pittsburgh versus Sacramento in San Bernardino, New York facing Boston in Miami, Boston meeting St Louis in San Antonio, Philadelphia battling San Diego in San Diego, with yesterday’s results showing Brooklyn routing Cleveland 15 0 and other scores across Tampa St Petersburg Long Beach and San Bernardino.

Associated Press Havana Brooklyn Cleveland St. Petersburg Fla New York St. Louis San Bernardino Calif Pittsburgh Sacramento Miami Boston San Antonio Tex San Diego Philadelphia Tampa Cincinnati Long Beach Los Angeles

New Mexico legislative notes on budgets and reforms

A republication of scattered legislative items discusses SB210 creating a state department on mineral resources, SB216 allowing county bonds above 20 mill for hospital costs, SB224 allocating 100000 for WPA plans, and SB225 funding an experiment farm on the Rio Grande. Also mentions SJRG for life judges and HB118 juror fees, with foreign dispatch notes on Roosevelt and Yugoslavia.

State Department New Mexico Rio Grande Conservancy SJRG Judicial Council

Soose KOs Vigh With One Blinding Uppercut

Billy Soose of Farrell, Pennsylvania, floored Ernie Vigh with a single right uppercut 30 seconds into the 12 round bout in New York. Vigh rose at six and lasted until the eleventh, when the impact proved decisive. Jacobs announced plans to match Soose against Ken Overlin for a 15 round title fight in May.

New York Billy Soose Farrell Ernie Vigh Ken Overlin Vigh Newburgh Jacobs

German Comment on Roosevelt Policy Draws Attention

A German commentary published through Dienst Aus Deutschland and relayed by German news agencies and the radio notes that Roosevelt's foreign policy will be scrutinized by the German press. It marks the first direct German press discussion of Rooseveltian politics and Europe’s situation, sparked by a Yugoslav story via Magyarsag in Budapest.

Magyarsag Washington Yugoslavia Roosevelt Special Service Constantin) Fotitch Sumner Welles U. S Foutch xxx Prince Regent Congress White House Poland Germany Stephen Early Belgrade United States Anderson Rome Adv Ginio Gayda Dienst Aus Deutschland

Mexico Seeks Superior Polo Horses for World-Class Teams

President Avila Camacho plans to upgrade Mexico polo ponies and jumping horses to compete with top global teams. Cavalry major Armanio Villarreal Maya will buy stock from Arizona and California ranches for competition and breeding purposes.

Mexico City Avila Camacho Mexico Republic United States Armanio Villarreal Maya Arizona California

Track smashers in races tonight at Madison Square Garden

Indoor season record-smashers assemble as the Knights of Columbus end the Madison Square Garden season in their 22nd annual games. Fred Wolcott and Greg Wolcott headline, Rice Institute hurling star Wolcott seeks faster two mile time while Allan Tolmich looms for rivalry, with Blazis and Meadows among favorites in field events.

New York Knights of Columbus Madison Square Garden Fred Wolcott Rice Institute Greg Wolcott Rice Wolcott Allan Tolmich Detroit Georgetown al Blazis Earle Meadows

Basketball Meet in Bean Valley Results at Mountainair

First round saw Willard defeating Cedarvale 31 to 13 Estancia posted 22 to 13 over Encino Vaughn beat Stanley 31 to 16 Mountainair narrowly topped Corona 34 to 32 In the second round Moriarity won 16 to 11 against Willard.

Mountainair Willard Cedarvale Estancia Encino Vaughn Stanley Corona Moriarity

Suggestions for The Employee

A 1930s guidance piece explains Old Age and Survivors Insurance deductions of one cent per dollar and employer taxes. It notes quarterly reporting to the Federal Government, automatic wage credits when name and account number match, and the importance of keeping the correct social security account to ensure proper credit and future benefits.

Perry A. Webb Social Security Board

Nude sculpture sparks Denver U library row

Denver University faculty clash over a bronze nude titled Summer in the campus library. Supporters say art is a study and should be viewed, while opponents argue it distracts students and should be moved to the stadium.

Denver Denver University Denver Art Museum University

Nominated Derby Field Grows to 112 Entries

Kentucky Derby nominations total 112 as 85 colts 22 geldings and five fillies enter the May 3 race. Whirlaway and Our Boots lead a deep group with odds near 4 to 1 and 8 to 1 respectively, while Bimelech is absent. Col. Matt Winn notes no clear favorite among 112 contenders in this season’s classic prep.

Louisville E. R. Bradley America Col Matt Winn Churchill Downs Whirlaway Eine Porter King Cole Attention Florida Agricole Cadmium Hialeah Dispose

Tree Pruning Service Offered by Roswell Seed Co

Experienced pruning help advertised by Roswell Seed Co with a 92 phone line contact for pruning services on February 26.

Roswell Seed CO

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