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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1940

Page

5

Hogs, Cattle and Wool Markets Mixed Across Regions

Kansas City livestock reports show hogs near steady with late top 5.80 while cattle and calves decline across grading, with week’s tops for heavy steers and heifers varying. Boston wool market slow with unchanged to softer prices. New York futures rise on war news while cotton in New Orleans closes quietly higher.

Kansas City Arizona Aseed Boston Wool Boston USDA New York Wall Street Jly

Roswell honors airport founders on air mail debut

Roswell marks the arrival of air mail and passenger service with tributes to Chas L Allison and local leaders. Mayor Hall praises the chamber of commerce aeronautics committee and Continental Air Lines while outlining a long range airport upgrade plan of about 178000 dollars. The ceremony included remarks from A O Willoughby and Continental officials as Roswell strengthens ties with national routes and showcases the city’s aviation progress.

D. C. Pearson Chamber of Commerce Aeronautics Committee Chas. L. Allison Roswell Hall Thomas J. Hall Chamber of Commerce Continental Air Lines A. O. Willoughby Arthur O. Willoughby Air Mail Service Post Office Department Chicago Washington New York Los Angeles San Francisco Ambrose O’connell Continental Ross L. Malone, Jr Continental Air Line O. R. Haueter Denver C. B. Reed Roger Folwell Gene DuBois Frank Ford Harry M. Anholt John P. Murphy Albuquerque Hobbs Carlsbad Dwight McNally J. B. Headley Col R. L. Malone J. D. Atwood Roy Norton C. M. Farnsworth T. J. Hall Claude Simpson Louis Falconi Institute J. E. Hart Cliff Plegginkuhle Col. Pearson Pecos Valley Pony Express Continental Airlines McCullough Main Street Herbert Joyce Department of Commerce Herbert Smurl Aeronautics Committee Charles L. Allison Cal Barnett Cal Dr. Worthington National Air Week America

Preakness Stakes 50th Run At Pimlico In Baltimore

Fans packed Pimlico for the 50th Preakness stakes with nine contenders led by Derby winner Gallahadion and runner up Bimelech hoping to tame the track. Big Bim was the 8-5 favorite as officials projected crowds above 406000 with a fast track and cloudy skies.

Baltimore Maryland Maryland Jockey Club Pimlico Ethel V. Mars Gallahadion Col. E. R. Bradley Big Bim Pimlico Race Course Seabiscuit High Quest

Ambers KO'd by Texas Lew Jenkins in Madison Square Garden

Lew Jenkins of Sweetwater Texas knocked out lightweight champion Lou Ambers of Herkimer New York in under three rounds at Madison Square Garden. Ambers was knocked down four times and saved by the referee in Round 3 as Jenkins extended his winning streak to eleven, including eight consecutive knockouts.

New York Madison Square Garden Lew Jenkins Sweetwater Texas Lou Ambers Herkimer N. Y Billy Kavanaugh Ambers al Weill Jenkins Joe Gans

Wall Street trims gains as war profit plays lift stocks

New York trading on May 11 shows investors seeking war profit potential with gains in steels and aircraft while overall market remains uneven. Major movers include U S Steel Bethlehem Douglas Aircraft United Aircraft and Glenn Martin. Laggards include Sears Roebuck International Harvester Du Pont Kodak and Westinghouse. Transfers reached 668 700 shares.

Roswell New Mexico DAILY Wall Street New York Ous

Cadet Poloists Face Plainview Club Sunday

Cadet polo team coached by Norton will meet the Plainview Polo Club Sunday at 2 30. Captain Bobby Evans is out with an emergency appendicitis operation after Thursday night surgery in Albuquerque. Starting players likely to play include Harris Pollock Woods Stokes B T Cowden Puffer Percy Nafziger Jewell Thompson Von Tempsky and King.

Bobby Evans Norton Plainview Polo Club Evans Albuquerque Plainvie West Texas Harris Pollock Woods Stokes B. T. Cowden Puffer Percy Nafziger Jewell Thompson von Tempsky King

Market Ticker Reads Grain Futures By Year

Commodity notes show oat futures with mixed figures from September 69 through July and September contracts. Prices cited include May 41.38, July 37 7/8, and Sep 35 1/4, reflecting a volatile period in grain markets.

Giants Blast Dodgers On Homecoming Day

The New York Giants defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 7-2 as Harry Gumbert allowed five hits to notch the win. Brooklyn’s homecoming crowd witnessed a decisive defeat amid a day of mixed results across the leagues.

New York Giants N. Y. Giants Blast Dodgers

Texas Tech Not In Border Conference

Texas Tech's Red Raiders remain suspended from Border Conference action after failing to meet a 30 day before consideration rule for reinstatement. The next conference meeting is set for December in El Paso, with the committee also adopting a one year eligibility penalty for transfers from four year colleges. Arizona University was awarded the 1941 track meet, and new conference officers include G. P. Hamiel as president and Dr. E. J. Knapp as vice president.

Albuquerque N. M Texas Tech Red Raiders Lubbock Border Conference Tech el Paso Texas C. Z Lesher Arizona University Tucson G. P. Hamiel New Mexico Aggies Charles Wexler Arizona State of

Institute Wins New Mexico conference track meet

New Mexico Military Institute athletes claim their third straight conference title scoring 58 1/3 points in a close meet. Panhandle A and NMNU also place, with multiple NMHU and NMMI records set across events including Francis in several distance races and Hutchinson leading field events.

New Mexico Seago New Mexico Military Institute New Mexico Normal University Panhandle Okla Aggies New Mexico State Teachers College Francis Panhandle Aggies Aris Thomas NMMI Institute Hutchinson NMNU

New York and Brooklyn clash in late season NL action

In National League games New York defeated Brooklyn 7 to 2 while Pittsburgh beat Chicago 8 to 3. American League results include Boston 3 over New York 2 and Washington 7 against Philadelphia 8. Chicago lost 0, Detroit 3. St Louis 4 defeated Cleveland 9. Bisbee 8 Tucson 9 in the Arizona-Texas League.

Associated Press Brooklyn Bill Terry New York Giants Babe Phelps Giants Terrys Harry Gumbert Yankees Boston Red Sox Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Washington Senators Cleveland St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Washington Philadelphia Detroit Tucson Boston O Ewes Owen New York Ste Cincinnati Pacific San Diego Oakland COSS Seattle Onevee Hollywood Ee Eeuneveve Los Angeles Sacramento San Francisco See Ee Portland

Baseball scores from eight city games in ten innings

The American Association standings show Kansas City defeated Indianapolis 8 to 0 and Minneapolis beat Columbus 5 to 4 while St Paul won over Toledo 9 to 4 and Milwaukee triumphed against Louisville 5 to 2 in a ten inning contest.

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

Pacific Coast League scores update from coast games

In the Pacific Coast League Portland defeated San Diego 11 to 9 while Hollywood edged Oakland 1 to 0. Sacramento beat San Francisco 5 to 9, and Seattle topped Los Angeles 9 to 6.

Portland San Diego Hollywood Oakland Sacramento San Francisco

Texas League Scores Tie Big Wins Across Cities

Beaumont defeats San Antonio 11 to 2 while Fort Worth tops Dallas 5 to 2 Shreveport beats Houston 5 to 1 and Tulsa edges Oklahoma City 6 to 5 in regional league action.

Beaumont San Antonio Fort Worth Dallas Shreveport Houston Tulsa Oklahoma City

West Texas Highs and Lows Scoreboard Summary

Midland 4 Lamesa 7 Clovis 1 Pampa 5 Amarillo 15 Borger 3 scoreline shows outcomes across four games with Midland and Clovis edged, Lamesa and Pampa strong, Amarillo dominant against Borger.

West Texas-New Mexico Midland Lamesa Clovis Pampa Amarillo Borger

Boxing Promoter Plots Power Move Shown in NY Brief

In New York on May 11 Bobby Feller pressed Oscar Vitt for more work claiming he pitched daily in Iowa. Jo DiMaggio’s early career as a shortstop is noted. Dempsey and Joe Engel meet, with Engel eyeing promotion and a potential alliance with Dempsey to challenge Mike Jacobs’s grip on boxing.

New York Bobby Feller Oscar Vitt Iowa Jo DiMaggio Dempsey Joe Engel Engel Mike Jacobs

Dodgers’ Minor League Managers Surplus Tally

Boston Evening Globe notes that the Dodgers have an unusually large share of ex-Brooklyn players in managing roles within the minor leagues. The observer counted fifteen such managers, suggesting a strong Brooklyn influence across the system.

Victor O. Jones Boston Evening Globe Dodgers Brooklyn

McCoy Boosts Athletics Run Amid Stated Coaching Interest

Benny McCoy shows sudden looseness on the basepaths as he runs hard for second for the Athletics. Coach Bob Zuppke of Illinois has declined all summer football offers, choosing to remain with his current commitments.

Benny McCoy Bob Zuppke Illinois

Three I League Heroic Run By Brooks Player

Max Macon of the Brooks recalls a day in the three I league when he struck out yet reached first on a missed third strike. He advanced to second on a wild throw over the first baseman’s head and scored from there as the pitcher’s pickoff attempt overran second base sent the ball to center field.

Max Macon The Brooks

State News: Sedillo Rules $2 Demurrer Fee Collection

Attorney General Filo Sedillo holds district court clerks must collect a $2 fee for demurrers and motions overruled. In a written opinion for State Comptroller R. Sebastian, Sedillo said the statute is plain and clerks must collect the fee from the losing party at the time of entry of the order overruling.

Santa FE N. M Filo Sedillo R. Sebastian Sedillo

Frisch and Klinger Locker Room Clash After Pirate Loss

An editorial from Greensboro Daily News praising baseball was reprinted by the Cincinnati Reds and mailed nationwide. The piece highlights the sport’s importance and circulated broadly among fans and teams.

Frankie Frisch Bob Klinger Greensboro N. C Daily News Cincinnati Reds

Red Sox Backers Rally Behind Club’s Share Holders

Oscar Haussermann, president of a Boston knife and fork club, voices strong support for the Red Sox and hopes all seven rival clubs finish tied in solidarity by season’s end.

Oscar Haussermann Boston Knife and Fork Red Sox

Jenkins Stops Am bers in Lightweight Title Bout

New York welterweight Lew Jenkins 132 pounds from Sweetwater Texas stopped Lou Amb ers 134 and a half pounds lightweight champion from Herkimer New York in a dramatic last night bout. Hollywood reports George Latka 134 pounds also in action.

Associated Press New York Lew Jenkins Sweetwater Tex Lou Ambers Herkimer N. Y Hollywood George Latka

Major League Leaders in Batting and Runs

Baseball leaders show Canning New York 403 average and Leiber Chicago 382. Leiber leads runs with 15. Mize St. Louis 14. Lombardi Cincinnati and Leiber Chicago 16 driven in. Leiber Chicago atop hits with 29. Slaughter St. Louis 26. Leiber also shares doubles with 7. Ross Boston 5 triples. Lombardi and Leiber tied 16 in RBI. Mize St. Louis 5 homers. S Martin St. Louis 4.

Associated Press Canning New York Leiber Chicago Mize St. Louis Slaughter Ross Boston S. Martin

Baseball Leaders and Standings From The Season Summary

Batting Wright Chicago 405 Hayes Philadelphia 379 Runs Case Washington 21 Cramer Boston Judnich St Louis 17 Runs batted in Foxx Boston 27 Walker Washington 18 Hits Wright Chicago and Cramer Boston 32 Doubles Boudreau Cleveland 10 six tied with 7 Triples Judnich St Louis 4 three tied with 3 Home runs Trosky Cleveland 7 Kuhel Chicago and Foxx Boston 6

Wright Chicago Hayes Philadelphia Case Washington Cramer Boston Judnich St. Louis Foxx Walker Boudreau Cleveland Trosky Kuhel

Northern New Mexico ranges need rain May report

Northern New Mexico ranges were described as needing rain immediately in the May 1 monthly range and livestock report issued before this week's rains. Agricultural statistician Fred Daniels put conditions for cattle at 85 percent, sheep and lambs 85 percent, and overall ranges at 84 percent of normal, with a 10-year value of 80.5.

N. M Las Cruces New Mexico Fred Daniels

New Crop Of Home Grown Lettuce and Radishes Ad

Anderson's Gardens promotes a fresh crop of home grown head lettuce mustard turnips leaf lettuce and radishes with a prominent advertisement highlighting locally grown produce.

Anderson’s Gardens

Boxing card yields tight scores across three states

San Jose outpointed Jim My Garrison 139 to a close margin. George Salamone beat Boston’s Bob Ivy 130 to 129 in a Boston bout, while Hartford’s matchup ended in a draw as the tenth round left no winner.

San Jose Calif Jimmy Garrison Kansas City Boston George Salamone Bob Poison

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