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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1940

Page

2

Derby Entries Show Bimelech Lead But Mood Fades

Louisville reports show Colonel Edward R. Bradley's Bimelech as the likely Derby favorite with Gallahadian and others aboard in the 66th Kentucky Derby. Predictions from top turf writers vary, noting rain risks, muddy track potential, and subtle shifts in the field led by Dit and Pictor.

Louisville Edward R. Bradley Racing Secretary Churchill Downs Ethel V. Mars Gallahadian Carroll Bierman Sirocco Charles T. Fisher Royal Man Harold S. Clark Miami Beach Fla M. J. Schmitt True Star Saratoga Chas. S. Howard Gallant Dream Hbarn California Bimelech Johnstown Kentucky Bradley Mioland Dit Wood Memorial New York W. L. Brawn s*Pictor Romam Arnold Hanger Pictor Associated Press Colonel E. R. Bradley Edgar Horne Turf and Sports Digest W. L. Brann Jon Bimmie Ted Husing Columbia Broadcasting Company Harold A. Clark Royal Men Joseph E. Widener Roman Charles S. Howard Midand

Revealed Details Of 1934 Slayings By Dying Suspect

In New York May 1936 Norman Zell Brook lyn hoodlum known as The Duke confessed on his deathbed to the 1934 slaying of three Remcetseds, erasing a page from the city’s unsolved record as he died from five police bullets.

New York Norman the Duke Brooklyn

BOWLING MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS AND DETECTIVE STORY

Major league batting and pitching leaders are listed with players from Boston Chicago Detroit and New York. The text then details Zeff explaining the Brookyn killings as he is moved from Auburn prison to New York with authorities pursuing him. Zeff’s statements are described as weakening and piece by piece. Rosenblum links Zeff's account to other gangland killings and names Joseph Lonsky as a potential chair for the electric chair while confirming Garvey Monahan and other officers were slain.

Auburn New York Zeff Yonkers Jacob Rosenblum James Garvey John Monahan Philip Brookyn

Rain Dampens Baseball Pack at Stadium

New York May 3 reports rain disrupts the ball clubs as the Yanks play to a sparse payroll crowd at the Stadium while Tex Carleton remains buzzing after a no hitter. George Pace stars on the New York subway circuit with modest impact amid betting syndicates eyeing Tropical Park. Nathan Mann battles Buddy Baer in tonight’s Garden bout as Baer weighs 5 7.

New York George Pace N. Y Tropical Park Racing Tex Carleton Dickens Nathan Mann Buddy Baer Garden Baer

Bonura Teases Long Stay With Roosevelt In Washington

Zeke Bonura arrives in Washington and states he and Mr. Roosevelt will be needed around the capital for some time, signaling ongoing duties or influence amid political activity. The remark hints at a sustained role or collaboration with the president.

Zeke Bonura Washington Mr. Roosevelt

McCarthy predicts Yanks and Dodgers in October

Joe McCarthy, speaking at a Brooklyn dinner, bets on the Yankees facing the Dodgers in October. The Dodgers offered Gene Moore Jimmy Ripple a young pitcher and cash for Bill Posedél of the Boston Bees. Jess Neely spoke to a Rice alumni meeting about forthcoming plans at Clemson.

Brooklyn Joe McCarthy Yanks Dodgers Gene Moore Jimmy Ripple Bill Posedél Boston Bees Jess Neely a_ Rice Clemson

Bennie Mc Pero Retains Fight With Connie Mack

Dispatches report Connie Mack has not given up on Bennie Mc Pero. The note suggests continued pursuit and hints at a $45,000 figure connected to the deal or dispute.

Co. M. Gibbs Baltimore Sun Dispatches Connie Mack Bennie McPero

Derbytown Derby Night Signals Day Victory Over Angott

Davey Day emerges a 3 to 2 pick over Semmy Angott in Derbytown tonight. Buck Newsom joins Connie Mack and Clark Griffith, claiming the Yankees won t even place second in spring practice at Marquette. The line lists a Pole an Irishman a German a Swede a Jew and a Greek among participants.

Davey Day Semmy Angott Derbytown Buck Newsom Connie Mack Clark Griffith Marquette Sweden

Wrestlers At Play Hunt In Amarillo Easter Event

The bearded wrestler known as Farmer Jones hosts an Easter eye hunt in Amarillo Texas. He keeps two pet razorback hogs in his hotel room. A top score of 14 is recorded and the hunt is described as on the level.

Farmer Jones Amarillo Texas P. S

Records At NM Conference Meet Held At The Institute

New Mexico Conference track records are at risk as the Institute, New Mexico State Teachers College Silver City, and New Mexico Normal University Las Vegas prepare for a meet May 10 or 11 at the Institute. Freestone and Armijo loom in the mile, Page leads the 440, Morris eyes the 220, and Nash rivals in the shot and discus as multiple records stand to be challenged or broken.

New Mexico Institute New Mexico State Teachers College of Silver City New Mexico Normal University of Las Vegas Freestone N. M Socorro Armijo Normal Univ Normal Institute Page Morris Lemming Hutchinson Normal A Nash Hill Cramer McGee Goudge Wolfe Mines Gibson Martin Johnson Moynihan eCrook Metcalf Pomeroy

Detroit Beats Washington In Rain Delayed Night

Detroit defeats Washington 5 to 3 as other games were postponed due to rain. New York wins 7 to 4 over St. Louis while additional games were halted by cold and rain, leaving several teams postponed.

Associated Detroit Washington New York St. Louis

Football scores from West Texas and New Mexico region

Prairie area scores list games between West Texas teams and New Mexico clubs. Lubbock beat Lamesa 9 to 12, Pig Spring lost 0 to Midland 7, Amarillo defeated Clovis 14 to 8, Pampa beat Borger 15 to 12.

West Texas-New Mexico Lubbock Lamesa Pig Spring Midland Amarillo Clovis Pampa Borger

Baseball scores from the American Association

Kansas City beat Columbus 10 to 7 and St Paul defeated Louisville 4 to 1. Indianapolis won over Minneapolis 13 to 6. Toledo Milwaukee game postponed.

American Association Kansas City Columbus St. Paul Louisville Indianapolis Minneapolis Toledo-Milwaukee

Coast League scores in tight nine inning slate

Pacific Coast League results include San Francisco 1 Oakland 0 and Hollywood 2 Los Angeles 1. San Diego edged Sacramento 5 4 in 12 innings while Portland defeated Seattle 8 1 in 15 innings.

San Francisco Oakland San Diego Sacramento Hollywood Los Angeles Portland Seattle Associated Press Cleveland Boston Detroit St. Louis New York Washington Philadelphia Chicago Enttle Incinnati oNywood Seacramento Pittshburch Philadelphia Poston

Texas League Scores From Shreveport and Nearby Matches

Shreveport defeated Tulsa 10 to 4 while Beaumont edged Dallas C. Houston beat Ft. Worth 8 to 2 and San Antonio led Oklahoma City 10. (Source: Texas League roundup)

Shreveport Tulsa Beaumont Dallas C. Houston Ft. Worth San Antonio Oklahoma City

Arizona Texas League game notes Tucson routs Bisbee 15 to 4

The only game reported shows Tucson overwhelming Bisbee with a 15 to 4 victory. Key plays and standout performers are noted, highlighting Tucson as dominant in the matchup.

Tucson Bisbee

Giants Subdue Cardinals as They Reach Third in NL Standings

The New York Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 17 to 4 helped by Mel Ott homering with one aboard and Mickey Witek hitting an inside the park homer. Danning doubled twice and singled twice as the Giants rack up 14 hits. They’ve won five of their past six, with strong pitching and only one spring loss aside from a run against Brooklyn.

Associated Press New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Giants Mel Ott Mickey Witek Harry Danning Brooklyn Dodgers

State High Track And Field Meet Opens

ALBUQUERQUE May 3 Some 200 high school center and field stars began an assault on state prep records at the 25th New Mexico interscholastic track and field meet. Finals slated for tomorrow. district winners include Raton Santa Fe Albuquerque Jal Alamo gordo Texico and House. Track stars named include Frank Thompson Texico Bill Hudson Hot Springs Seledon Martinez Menan Ivan Lewis Santa Fe Indians Zahn Jal Chris tiansen Santa Fe and Upton House with records targeted in sprints hurdles and field events.

Albuquerque N. M New Mexico Jal Texico East Side Santa Fe Central New Mexico Hobbs Raton Alamogordo House Bill Hudson Hot Savrines Jiavelin Seledon Maertinez Menan Ivan Lewis Santa Fe Indians Vorites Zahn Bill Zahn Paige Christiansen Upton Trimm Fort Sumner Chandler Hondo Alfredo Tafoya McCurdy Wilbourne Carr LeRoy Foster Mitchell Charles James Carlsbad

Official Records In Hi Track and Field

The 25th New Mexico interscholastic meet opened with athletes chasing historic marks across events. Notable leaders include Smalding of Albuquerque and Plomteaux in sprints, Mitchel of Albuquerque Indians, Tracy of Estancia, Langford of Springer, Lucero of St Michael’s, and Moncus of Tucumcari in jumps and throws.

Albuquerque N. M New Mexico Smalding Farrell Roybal Crenshaw Floyd Goodwill Plomteaux Clark Estancia Mitchell Albuquerque Indians Tracy Langford Springer Lucero St. Michael’s Pappan Moncus Tucumcari

Cadet Poloists Open 2-Game Series With Texas Aggies

The N M Institute polo team hosts Texas A&M in a two game set with captain Bob Evans leading the Institute and Asa Jones guiding the Aggies both at No 2 position Von Tempskey is out with an eye injury D W Barry returns to the Aggie roster from last year and the Cadets split last year’s pair at College Station The second game is scheduled for Sunday at 2 o clock

Norton N. M. M. I. Polo Texas A M. Riders Southwest Bob Evans Institute Asa Jones Aggies von Tempskey D. W. Barry Aggie Texas Aggies College Station Tex N.m.mls Pos. Tex Aggies Jowell Maloney Evans Jones Thompson Williams King King

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