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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1941
Page
5
At a San Francisco dinner honoring Connie Mack, Joe E Brown urged fans to write President Roosevelt to designate a national Connie Mack Day. The Associated Press report notes the idea was proposed seriously during discussions of the famed Athletics manager.
VALDOSTA GA Cleve land Indians and New York Giants open a 12 game spring barnstorming series in the Grapefruit League with a finale at the Polo Grounds in New York on April 12 and 13. Al Milnar was slated to start for the Tribe and Bump Hadley for the Giants as the teams lead their spring series 44-43.
Casey Stengel the Boston Bees manager criticized the 18 to 2 defeat by the St. Louis Browns in San Antonio noting the Browns hit well and aided his outfielders getting into shape.
Hollywood Florida report notes Frank Crespi as the Cardinals top infield prospect. A .301 hitter with Rochester last season, he impressed in spring by lining a bases loaded double.
In Orlando, Florida, Arnold Anderson,Washington rookie pitcher, will likely spend another season in the minors after allowing four runs in four innings. Walter Masterson pitched six strong innings as New York Giants beat Washington 7 to 4, ending the Senators seven-game win streak.
The Daffy Dodgers, in Longview, Texas, faced the Dallas Rebels at Fort Worth. In one inning, three batters were retired without anyone officially batting as Joe Medwick, Cookie Lavagetto, and Dolph Camilli walked and were thrown out attempting to steal second.
Miami Beach report says Mike McCormick the Reds speedster who broke into the outfield last year is performing well in spring training. He signed the 1941 contract first among Reds and received a $1000 boost when reporting at camp a month ago, solid with the front office.
San Bernardino California Frankie Frisch, manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, said the team has 14 pitchers in spring training and will carry ten through the season but cannot name the ten yet.
Six New Mexico lifters from Roswell and Clovis competed in the Rocky Mountain AAU championship in Denver. Laverne Tiny Squires earned 2nd in heavyweight with 655 pounds, while Al Simmons and Jim Burns placed in lower weight classes. Tom Burns of Clovis won the 148 pound novice crown, and Ronald Rhodes of Clovis also competed as the team from Denver Y M C A took the team title.
The New York Yankees lead the Grapefruit League, with 15 wins in 20 games as Phil Rizzuto extends his hitting streak. The Athletics slump after a strong start, while the Phillies fall in the cellar. Pittsburgh trails at 7 and 12, Cubs surge with 6 of 7 wins, Reds lead NL teams at 12 and 7, Lom-bardi limits, Derringer injured.
At Havana Cincinnati leads Boston 2 1. Fort Worth Texas T defeats Brooklyn 3 1. St Petersburg Florida Brook lyn second team tops Detroit Dallas. Miami Beach Florida St Louis 9 Philadelphia 3. Miami New York 7 Washington 4. San Antonio Texas St Louis 18 Boston 2. New Braunfels Texas St Louis A team 7 Minneapolis 2. San Diego California Chicago 8 San Diego 3. Houston Texas Houston 4 New York 3. Atlanta Georgia Cleveland 7 Atlanta 2. Los Angeles Chicago 8 Pittsburgh 2.
Ben Hogan clinched his first individual win of the winter at the Land of the Sky Open in Asheville, rallying from behind to shoot a final 69 and edge Lawson Little by two strokes. Hogan heads to Augusta for the Masters, entering as a top contender after strong late surge and a history of mixed results at the course. The event showed Hogan’s ability to finish strong under pressure even as Little led at lunch.
New Mexico Aggie golfers won two consecutive matches in Las Cruces. They defeated Austin of El Paso 6 1/2 to 5 1/2 after a prior win over Texas Mines the day before, showcasing strong shooting from both weekends.
Kansas City March 31 Cooperating with coaches and athletic officials the rules committee recommended universal use of fan shaped backboards and the moulded ball. A large majority favored the new equipment. 1445 responses supported banks vs 305 opposed. The 3 second rule now applies from the free throw line to the end line. Substitutions after a field goal will not cost a time out. The in possession rule requires surrender to officials after infractions. No action taken to standardize court size.
Chicago’s Leo High School clinched the national Catholic tournament title after an overtime 49 to 41 victory over St. Francis Mission of South Dakota. Leo had reached finals in 1939 and semifinals in 1940, enduring years of close bids. The St. Francis squad, an Indian team from a 280 population town, fought hard in the final.
The sports brief notes Max Baer wagering 350 against 500 to stop Lou Nova in four heats and seek more. Dodgers are poised to join Cubs White Sox Pirates and Athletics on the West Coast next spring. Coach Bernie Bierman plans spring drills for over 100 Minnesota football candidates. Jack Russell, now wearing No 16, takes over a former Van Mungo number. Maxie Rosenblum spoke at Pitt before a class.
Sun readers see two pages on Van Mungo's Havana trip, a story drawing interest in New York papers. The piece notes Meany of the N Y P M remarks that MacPhail will not speak to him, highlighting a rare American distinction and ongoing tension.
Fritzie Zivic clashes with set ups in play. Tennessee unveils 36 sophomores, 12 juniors, 14 seniors. Bear matches Nova Friday televised from a Broadway theater. Louis versus Conn eyed for 900 mile armchair audience by June. Abe Simon lauded as World Telegram star of the week.
A playful note highlights Pauline Betz and promises success with a confident claim. The line urges betting on Betz and suggests doubtless results, framed as a light, period voice sports aside.
Billy Conn jokes around about facing Lou and warns fans not to expect an easy win. The cheeky remark highlights boxing banter and keeps anticipation up for the upcoming match. The exchange captures lighthearted sports talk and personal bravado from the era.
An art gift shop at 107 West Fourth promotes children dresses suits and spring coats with a classified ad inviting readers to phone their listing to No. 11.
Roswell sharpshooter Tode Brenneman won the Amarillo Rifle and Pistol Club invitational rifle event with an aggregate 730 of 800. He led in standing, placed third kneeling, and earned medals in multiple positions. Pistol events at 75 feet saw Brenneman finish fourth overall and third in slow-fire, with Harwood Brown also competing among 33 pistol entrants and 40 rifle entrants from Texas and New Mexico.
Model store shoe official B F Fields Jr states a new Rochester Minnesota Cradle Heel shoe brings relief for foot complaints. He predicts the item will aid golfers and provide comfort to men with foot trouble, noting Rochester as a center for medical clinics.
Ben Hogan shoots 69 final round to overcome seven stroke deficit and win the Land of Sky open in Asheville with 286 to 288, finishing ahead of Lawson Little. Wisconsin wins national collegiate A A basketball title 39-34 over Washington State in East West playoff. Leo High of Chicago beats St Francis Mission 49-41 in overtime to win the National Catholic high school tournament. Michigan tops Yale 61 in the 6th straight national collegiate A A swimming title. Idaho boxers led by Ted and Frank Kara capture three titles in national collegiate A A boxing championships. West Side Y M C A New York retains team crown in national A A A wrestling meet as East and Midwest share individual titles.
New Mexico Military Institute captured the team title with 1316 points at the Southwestern Rifle Championships. H. B. Pearson won the individual championship with 279 while T. D. Stribbling followed with 278. Other top placers included David Hover of New Mexico Aggies and team members Walti Pearson Stribbling Smith and McKnight under referee Tode Brenneman.
In Albuquerque on March 31 the New Mexico University Lobos defeated the New Mexico Miners of Socorro 13 to 3 in the season opener. Stan Frogge and Joe Behl combined for one hit allowed by the Miners with Behl yielding the lone hit in the ninth inning. Frogge struck out 10.
In Gallup New Mexico on March 31 Wiles Borden a highway contractor died yesterday from injuries after a tractor backed into him and crushed him against a mud bank local officials said Borden was working on a project when the fatal incident occurred further details were not immediately available
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