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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1934

Page

8

Institutes Cadets Triumph In Five Of Six Boxing Weights

The Institute boxers captured five of six weights in the Cahoon Armory finals, with finishes including one knockout, two technical knockouts, and two defaults. University of New Mexico and New Mexico Aggies each claimed a bout, while sneaking titles and gloves were awarded for the finals. The event drew a large crowd as refereeing by Flaska of Albuquerque accompanied the final action.

The Institute Cahoon Armory University of New Mexico New Mexico Aggies Whittington O’sullivan Aggies Crabb Brannon University Chiarmonte Glavey Chiarte Smalz Mirabel Parrish Thornton Pink Kull Kautrola Texas Tech Fink Hill Flaska of Abuquerque

Weekend sports in brief form 4

Multiple college track and field results from Chicago to Oxford plus golf and racing notes. Michigan and North Carolina claim titles, with notable performances by Willis Ward Lovelock Tilden and Blessed Event. Also covers boats and figure skating championships and other collegiate omnium outcomes.

Associated Press Chicago Willis ‘Ward Michigan Hornbustel London Lovelock A. B. Leach Oxford Cambridge New York South Bend Ind Chapel Hill N. C North Carolina Boston Cornell Harvard Dartmouth Borotra Shields Mangin Indianapolis Tilden Vines Cochet Atlanta Lafoon Albany Radium Springs C. S. Hill Kathleen Garnham Miami McLennan Philadelphia Roger F. Turner Suzanne Davis

Virden High Wins New Mexico State Prep Basketball Title

Virden High school, a 60 student rural program near the Arizona border, defeated the Albuquerque Indians 27 to 20 to claim the 1934 state prep school basketball championship. Coached by B W Fields, Virden advanced by defeating Raton Carlsbad and Floyd, while Lordsburg beat Floyd in the consolation. All-state selections included two Virden players on the first team and one on the second and third teams.

Albuquerque Indians Virden High Hidalgo County Arizona-New Mexico Virden Raton Carlsbad Floyd Grenvile Santa Fe Indians Lordsburg Lordsburgh Virden High School B.W. Fields Duncan Ariz Mckinney Little Indians Kerr Johnson Haskie Finley Merrill Starnes Saavedra Albuquerque Cooper Tsinigini Montoya Ditsoi Fort Wingate

Red Wings poised for Stanley Cup burst in strong late run

Detroit press previews the Stanley Cup playoffs, naming Detroit as a top challenger to the New York Rangers. Capt Herbie Lewis returns to spark play, and goalie Wilf Cade's arrival has lifted the team. Toronto Maple Leafs loom as favorites in the division, while past champions New York Rangers seek another surprise.

Detroit Red Wings New York Rangers Wings Detroit Herbie Lewis Wilf Cade Red Wings Maple Leafs Leafs Toronto Thunderers Rangers Automobiles King Features Syndicate, Inc

Baseball Briefs of Training Camps

SAS: In Sarasota Lefty Grove will pitch batting practice for the Red Sox a surprising role for a star of his caliber. New Orleans reports five days of conditioning for Cleveland pitchers with limited curve balls, preparing for the next stage. In Tampa Johnny Gill of Chattanooga backs his Reds bid by driving in a run with a two base hit in yesterday's practice game.

Associated Press Sarasota Fla Lefty Grove Red Sox Grove New Orleans Cleveland Tampa Johnny Gill Chattanooga Cincinnati Reds

Braves complete pitching roster as Starr arrives in camp

St Petersburg Florida report notes Ray Starr, the final expected pitcher, has reached the Braves spring training camp confirming the hurling roster is complete.

St. Petersburg Fla Braves Ray Starr Moundsman

Sacramento manager visits Chicago for pitcher search

Pasadena report says Earl McNeely, manager of the Sacramento club, visited the Chicago White Sox camp seeking a couple of pitchers. It was reported that Milt Gaston, a veteran right hander, might go.

Pasadena Cal Earl McNeely Sacramento Chicago White Sox Milt Gaston

Phelps Aims at Hartnett Backing With Early Homer

Avalon California rookie catcher Gordon Phelps seeks the understudy role to Gabby Hartnett of the Chicago Cubs. In yesterday’s opening practice, he hit a home run and a double, signaling his early form.

Avalon Calif Gordon Phelps Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cub Amd

Pil Dickey Holds Out For 2500 Raise From Yankees

St. Petersburg report says the New York Yankees must raise catcher Pil Dickey’s 1934 contract offer. The club has offered a 1000 increase, but Dickey demands 2500 more, delaying signing.

St. Petersburg Fla Pil Dickey New York Yankee Bil

Stengel Praises Dodgers Infield Speed and Smoothness

Orlando reporters note Casey Stengel praises the Brooklyn Dodgers infield as the fastest smoothest unit yet. Veterans Joe Stripp Tony Cuccinello and Jimmy Jordan return, while first baseman John McCarthy, a rookie, joins the lineup.

Orlando Fla Casey Stengel Brooklyn Dodgers Joe Stripp Tony Cuccinello Jimmy Jordan John McCarthy

Phillies Rebuild With Four New Players In Winter Haven

Winter Haven Florida four additional players join manager Jimmy Wilson as the Phillies assemble a full baseball team. Prior arrivals left sixteen battery men and little else, stabilizing the roster for the season.

Winter Haven Fla Jimmy Wilson Phillies

Foxx Signs Pact and Urges Higgins to Join Athletics

Miami Beach reports optimism as Philadelphia Athletics star Jimmy Foxx signs his contract and vows to telegram holdout Frank Higgins urging him to sign. Foxx, the home run king, boosts morale amid negotiations.

Miami Beach Fla Philadelphia Athletics Jimmy Foxx King Frank Higgins

Browns infield promise shown in camp reports

West Palm Beach notes how Alan Strange, expected Browns regular at shortstop, impresses veterans with fielding and throwing. Harland Clift, pushing for the third base job, shows greater advancement than most players in the camp.

West Palm Beach Fla Alan Strange St. Louis Browns Harland Clift

Medwick Sparks Cardinals With First BP Hit In Camp

In Pradenton Florida the St Louis Cardinals celebrate Joe Medwick’s first batting practice single as a positive sign of his lead role in the attack. Medwick’s base hit on his initial plate appearance is hailed by the team.

Pradenton Fla St. Louis Cardinals Canmip Joe Medwick Medwick Cardinals

Ford pickup offers higher ground clearance option

Ranchmen are invited to consider a standard 1 2 ton Ford pickup with nine inches of road clearance and a higher clearance option over 11 inches at a small additional cost from Roswell Auto Company Adv Mitre.

Roswell Auto Company Mitre

Lordsburg welcomes Virden and Lordsburg teams

A large crowd from Virden and Lordsburg greeted the Virden and Lordsburg teams at Lordsburg yesterday. Floyd Widener, center, and Virden guard Virden Jones led the squads as the locals gathered to cheer the visitors and the event drew citizen turnout from both towns.

Ruth McGin Exhibit Draws Free Billiards Tour

Local billiard fans will soon see one of the game's greatest feminine stars in a series of free exhibitions. Miss Ruth McGinney will headline events where ladies are welcome to attend and learn from the famed player.

Ruth McGin

Prominent billiards group heads to Jewett's tomorrow

Miss McGinnis, an all around athlete, joins seven star players in a National Billiard Association of America tour. The program, part of the Better Billiards effort, features Welker Cochran Kinney Matsuyama Pasquale Natalie and Charles Seaback among others in a cross country circuit to promote billiards.

Pears Jewett Miss McGinnis National Billiard Association of America Welker Cochran Kinney Matsuyama Japan Pasquale Na

Philco Radios Grow Popular Due to Reliability

Philco radios are becoming more popular each year because they outperform rivals and have fewer troubles. Radio satisfaction is assured with a Philco, advertised by Fetts’ Falcone Electric Service, phone 289.

Philco Falcone Electric Service

Nothee Fisherman for Sale and Bait Shop Listing

Nothee Fisherman offers minnows worms eft fish and frogs for sale at 608 West 9th Street AAdV Mi. Local notice shows basic bait shop inventory and address information for customers seeking fishing supplies.

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