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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1940
Page
7
New York crowds vent their ire at the Yankees drawing boos at home, while pitchers like Feller impress with power and smarts. Rollie Hemsley is cited as a key reason. Over 1,000 Dodgers fans greeted the club at Floyd Bennett Field on their return from the West.
A Kingston New York fan sorrowfully reports feeling down as the Yankees slump. He visits a doctor saying nothing seems wrong with him except the team’s losses. The doctor remarks his ailment is “a very bad case of Yankee Doodle.”
Two jockeys taunted Freddie Smith all day at the Derby as Bimelech led, riding him into a pale performance. The jokey room heckling continued from noon until post and the crowd heard band music as the race began. The two riders recall they effectively rode Freddie and Bimelech out of winning.
Joe McCarthy declares confidence as his squad aims to rebound after a losing streak, emphasizing resilience and focus on upcoming games. The remark frames the skid as temporary and stresses steady effort.
Wilbur Wood of the New York Sun urges placing the morning May 9 1940 baseball standings in a prominent Hall of Fame spot. He notes the unprecedented scene of the Yankees in last place and the Dodgers leading the league, a record worthy of posterity.
Bob Feller of the Indians shut out the Yankees on three hits through six innings. Dolph Camilli of the Dodgers tripled for Brooklyn and scored on a three run rally. Stu Martin of the Cardinals hit his fourth homer in three days as St. Louis beat the Phillies 8 4. Carl Hubbell of the Giants held the Pirates to two hits for six innings before a huge New York lead. In Santa Fe the state boards of architects examiners and engineers and land surveyors plan a joint Albuquerque meeting on Saturday.
In Santa Fe a voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in federal district court by Arnold J. Simpson of Albuquerque. The petition lists assets of 40 dollars and liabilities of 1250 dollars.
The baccalaureate sermon at the school auditorium featured Rev. Cox as speaker with other clergy leading prayers and benediction though Rev. Shaw missed scripture due to mumps. Bertha Mae Lawing won an amateur tap dance at Pecos theatre. Community notices include church union vacation school May 27 to June 7 and various club meetings with hosts and refreshments. Families announced births in Buffalo Valley and visitors from nearby towns attended or hosted events this week.
City agencies summarize April activity across departments. Police charged 284 persons with 113 arrested, 171 cited. fines or jail for 58, with 10 to county jail, 31 to juvenile court. Water sales totaled 6935.39 dollars. fire department reported 15 calls and various losses. 18 new services installed, 18 meters repaired or changed.
Paul V. McNutt, federal security administrator and Democratic presidential hopeful, was greeted in Las Vegas by state and local officials led by Gov. John E. Miles and party members. The train paused for ten minutes as a delegation including Ben Luchini, Ceferino Quintana, M. E. Noble, Ivan Hilton, Faustin Guerin, W. C. Currier and Ralph Gorman met him before continuing to Lamy and Albuquerque for tonight’s rally.
May 18 WTCC convention finale will close with a substantive program on local government study. Rupert F. Asplund of Santa Fe will discuss Public Expenditure Research and Budget Making. Dr. George C. Hester, renowned analyst, will also speak.
New Mexico will receive a seven page feature in Life magazine this month with four color photo pages. The May 13 issue will showcase state tourism efforts led by Bureau director Joseph Bursey.
A Southwestern University town event features a discussion on the growth of public expenditures. The talk covers trends, fiscal implications, and policy considerations expected to attract local residents and students.
Santa Fe property owners voted 62 to 0 to issue 5000 dollars in bonds to finish construction and furnish a new school building. County superintendent Joseph Granito reported today.
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