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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1941

Page

7

Broncos Aim To Sweep Polo Series At Institute

Weather permitting the Broncos face Arizona Wildcats this afternoon for a second game of the series at pad 2 o clock. Monks Jowell scored the 6-5 opener as Cadets rallied from an early Arizona lead to win by one. Jowell Harris Von Tempsky King each had one or two goals. Wadell led Arizona with three. Major Woods coaches Arizona, Col Holman takes over Institute duties.

Broncos Doughty University of Arizona Wildcats Institute Monk Jowell Jowell Arizona Wildcats A. H. Norton Canyon City Colo P. M Jimmy Taylor Southwest Tucson Major Woods Col. Holman Maj. Norton Arizona U. Jowell

Roswell and Artesia Face Off In Artesia Showdown

Roswell pitcher Will Fulbright will start the return game at Artesia Field this afternoon with Marvin Haines as his catcher. Tim Wheeler Roswell manager announced the 3 o clock contest while Roswell seeks revenge for a 20 4 defeat suffered at home last Sunday.

Will Fulbright Roswell Artesia Tim Wheeler Marvin Haines Fulbright

Archery Contest For Kids Set At De Bremond Field

An archery contest for children aged 6 to 15 is planned for next Sunday afternoon at de Bremond Field starting at 3 PM. Participants must bring a bow and six arrows and register at Cobcan's Stationery Shop by 6 PM Friday. The event uses a 36 inch target at 75 feet. Admission costs 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children, with tickets sold by local children or at Cobean's.

de Bremond Field Cobcan Cobean's

Nazi claims of airfield losses and looming holy war

The report describes five British planes destroyed on the ground at Habbaniya and 26 more on Friday, with Iraqi fliers dropping 30 tons of bombs. Istanbul reports speak of a holy war call by Moslem clergy, tribal leaders heading to Baghdad, Baghdad blackouts, and air raid protection. Beirut notes border points occupied by Iraq troops. A Berlin measure claims a British backed army of salvation forms in Transjordan to move into Iraq. Syria incidents report clashes in Aleppo, Damascus, and Hama with casualties.

Habbaniya Istanbul Britain Baghdad Beirut Iraq Army of Salvation Transjordania Abdullah Syria Aleppo Damascus Hamma Allepo

Gornicki Delivers One-Hit Win as Cards Extend Lead

Henry Gornicki, a 26-year-old rookie, pitched a one-hitter into the seventh inning for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 6-0 win that stretched their NL lead and lifted their six at-bat offense with Don Padgett and Creepy Crespi contributing homers. Brooklyn and Pittsburgh won as Dodgers beat the Cubs 4-3 and Pirates defeated the Giants 3-2. In AL, Indians extended a nine-game streak by edging the Red Sox 4-2, Yankees beat White Sox 6-5 in 13 innings, Browns beat Washington 9-7, and Tigers defeated Athletics 4-3 with Hal Newhouser earning his second win.

St. Louis Cardinals Henry Gornicki Red Birds Gornicki Rochester Red Wings Stan Benjamin Phillies Phils Don Padgett Creepy Crespi Dodgers Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Cubs Joe Medwick Pete Reiser Don Dallessandro Bill Nicholson Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Max Butcher New Yorkers Boston Braves Jim Tobin Cincinnati Reds Braves Reds Paul Derringer Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Jeff Heath Yanks New York Yankees White Sox Charlie Rosar Chicago Joe Gordon Tommy Henrich St. Louis Browns Washington Senators Vernon Kennedy Cecil Travis Jim Vernon Harlong Clift Browns St. Louis Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Hal Newhouser Detroit al Benton

New Hospital Building Layout with Departments and Rooms

A detailed description outlines a new hospital building with multiple floors. First floor includes entrance lobby information bureau private offices five private bath rooms and kitchens. Second floor houses maternity department with birth rooms sterilizing room nursery and fathers room. Third floor lists operating rooms fracture rooms scrub-up area doctors lounge nurses work room lab X‑ray unit and private patient rooms. Each floor features nurses stations serving rooms and utility rooms along with an elevator and a lights-based nurses calling system.

Institute-Trinidad Track Meet Today Postponed

The Institute field hosts N M M I and Trinidad Junior College in a postponed meet due to wet conditions. Field events start at 1 30 pm and track events at 2 pm with Trinidad as host for the national junior college meet in Denver May 30 31.

Institute Field Trinidad (Colorado Bronco Trindads Trinidad University of Colorado Denver Broncos Texas Miners el Paso Brown New Mexico

Roswell Girls Win State Tennis Doubles Title

Helen Jewett and Sissy Young of Roswell High captured the New Mexico state girls doubles championship at Albuquerque. Jewett, favored to win the singles title against Louise Taibert, earlier ousted last year’s champ Margaret McWenie in three sets. The rain-delayed match ended 7-5 2-6 10-8 after a morning halt.

Jewett and Young Roswell High Jewetl Helen Jewett Sissy Young Roswell High School New Mexico Albuquerque Miss Jewett Louise Taibert Las Vegas Jewett Young McWenie Guerin Bulldogs University of New Mexico Santa Fe High Albuquerque Indians Hobbs al Cisco Tony Torres Angel of Los Alamos Miller

British Troops Form Rescue Force in Transjordania

British forces mobilize a rescue operation in Transjordania for potential Iraq involvement. In the Middle East, reports describe rioting in Syria with Arab sympathy for Iraq, possible German aerial approaches, and a proposed Arab "holy war" to unsettle the empire.

Syria Iraq Middle East India

Nurses Meeting Moved To Tuesday Night At St Mary's

A district nurses meeting will be held at St. Mary's hospital Tuesday night instead of Monday as previously announced.

St. Mary’s Hospital

Andersons Gardens Fresh Home Grown Asparagus Ad

Classified ad promotes fresh home grown asparagus from Andersons Gardens. Phone number provided for contact and ordering.

Andersons Gardens

Yesterday's Baseball Scores in National League

In a recap of last day action from United Press Pittsburgh tied New York 3 to 3 after ten innings. Chicago defeated Brooklyn 3 to 4 in nine innings. Cincinnati edged Boston 3 to 2 with late offense. St Louis beat Philadelphia 6 to 1 as pitching and timely hits featured across the league.

St. Louis Brooklyn Sneek New York Cincinnati Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Washington

Baseball doubleheader results from early season games

Summary of multiple score line results across three leagues with teams including New York Chicago Boston Cleveland and Detroit. Notable pitchers and batting lines appear for Ryba Stromme Niller Kracher and Murphys team rosters. Games feature late innings comebacks and decisive ninth inning finishes across Baltimore Toronto Jersey City Rochester Newark and Syracuse.

Odd Fellows Meet Lovington in 1942

More than 225 IOOF members from Roswell Artesia Carlsbad Lovington Jal and Hobbs chose Lovington as the next meeting site for the Pecos valley Odd Fellows association at Hobbs The Lovington gathering will be held April 26 1942 to mark the lodges 1789 U S introduction F G Shepard of Lovington was named new president and Sidney Reeves Lovington was named secretary treasurer Retiring were R O Herrin and Lyle C Garner of Hobbs Crescent Rebekah lodge members in Hobbs hosted a banquet for the association at the Metho-

IOOF Roswell Artesia Carlsbad Lovington Jal Hobbs Pecos Valley Odd Fellows Association Odd Fellows Lodge America F. G. Shepard Sidney Reeves

Pali and White Kealers Win Roswell Major League Title

Ball and White clinch the 1940-41 Roswell Major League championship by sweeping the first two games of a 3 game roll-off from Swaim's Contractors Friday night. Lloyd Taylor led with 607 in the 3 games and 199 1/3 per game average for the series, while Ball and White posted 2572 total pins to Swaim's 2453 and overcame a late illness to field a 4 man lineup.

Ball and White Crack Kealers Roswell The Clothiers Swaim Swaim’s Lloyd Taylor Red Bull Taylor Ball White Walt Sullins Sullins Swaim’s Contractors Deason Lancaster Phillips Allison Blind

Fierce Moves Reported Across Transjordan and Iraq

A radio Berlin report, heard here, claims Ibn Saud massed forces at Aqaba near Transjordan to threaten British positions in the south. Encirclement of Basra troops is said to be progressing, with many Indian troops surrendering, while Habbaniya is the only confirmed clash. Rashid Ali Al-Gailani seeks German aid as Britain readies strong measures amid strained Middle East forces.

Paris North Africa Tobruk RAF Admiralty Greece Emden Bremen Hamburg Liverpool Hitler Adolf Hitler Reichstag United States Britain Iraq Middle East Near Eastern Vichy French Morocco Morocco Gibraltar Mediterranean Luftwaffe Merseyside Habbaniya London Basra Transjordania Radio Berlin Ibn Saud Saudi Arabia Aqaba Arabian Tiraki Sir Kinahan Cornwallis Baghdad Persian Gulf Rashid Ali al- Gailani Syria

Banquet Highlights Address by Portales College Figure

Ralph Hendrickson of Hobbs served as toastmaster while Floyd Kennedy of Portales College delivered a speech on democracy and fraternalism. Kennedy, a member of IOOF, spoke at the banquet about civic values and fraternity.

Ralph Hendrickson Hobbs Floyd Kennedy College At Portales Kennedy IOOF

Fresno State dominates Santa Barbara in CCAA dual meet

Fresno State College won 12 events and the relay to defeat Santa Barbara State College 96.5 to 34.5 and clinch the California Collegiate Athletic Association dual meet title. Art Cazares and Bobby Madrid tied for the mile in 4:22.5. Howard Thomas won high hurdles. Ed Lawton set a shot put mark. Jim Sellinger took the discus. Thomas swept three events for high point honors and Fresno swept all CCAA dual meets, beating San Diego State and San Jose State as well.

Fresno Calif Fresno State College Santa Barbara State College California Collegiate Athletic Association Billy Morgan Santa Barbara Art Cazares Bobby Madrid Howard Thomas Ed Lawton Jim Sellinger Thomas Bulldogs San Diego State San Jose State

Pictures Shown At Cactus Club Meeting

Roswell Cactus Club members and friends gathered in the Junior High library Friday evening to view entertaining pictures. R L Villard presented mining operations in Arizona and a trip through India while Ernest Harp showcased local scenes and a Big Bend country Texas trip with John Blea and others.

R. L. Villard Ernest Harp Roswell Mr. Harp Big Bend Country Texas John Blea Clayton Meairs I. W. Woolsey

Whirlaway Wins Derby in Record Fast Time

Whirlaway, the Calumet Farm colt, roared to a decisive eight length victory at Churchill Downs, clocking 2 01 2/5 for the mile and a quarter. Staretor was second, Market Wise third, with Porter's Cup fourth as 100,000 fans roared.

Louisville America Calumet Farm Staretor Churchill Downs Whirlaway Eddie Arcaro California Porter Little Beans Dispose Blue Our Boots Robert Morris Valdiia Paul Swain

Squire Sets 255-Pound Jerk Record In New Mexico Heavyweight

Verne Squire holds the New Mexico A. A. U. weightlifting heavyweight jerk record at 255 pounds and is the state champion. A misprint in a published state records list recently listed the mark incorrectly. Squire also holds other New Mexico records in weightlifting.

Verne Squire New Mexico A. A. U Squire New Mexico

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