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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1940

Page

5

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues

Yesterday's results reported by the Associated Press show mixed outcomes across the leagues. Opener results include Brooklyn and Chicago with wins or losses noted, while St Louis and Philadelphia faced rain delays. New York and Chicago games were cold. Toronto beat Baltimore in the International League, and Kansas City topped St Paul in the American Association with several postponements elsewhere.

Associated Press Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Boston St.” Louis Washington Cleveland Detroit International League Toronto Baltimore American Association Kansas City St. Paul Pet Cincinnati

Tex Carleton Bonus Story Sparks No Hitter Tale

New York reports May 17 recounts Tex Carleton receiving a 500 dollar bonus for delivering a no hitter. The chatter references boxing plans, managerial rumors, hospital checks for Henry Armstrong before Jenkins fight, and potential Yanks first baseman change with Jake Powell’s return. Also notes McPhail and Durocher spats, pension age for John J. Phelan, and a West Texas New Mexico League scoring burst amid a rain-struck Yankees road swing.

New York Tex Carleton Henry Armstrong Lew Jenkins Lou Ambers Tommy Hen- Tich Jake Powell Carnegies “Tech Squad Eddie Baker al Héstack Frank Gustine Pirates Toilor Gadsden Ala National League Hoopstown Tony Galento Harry Mendel Herman Taylor Leo Durocher Larry MacPhail Jimmy Ripple Gene Bmoore Sands John J. Phelan N. Y. Boxing Commission Suffolk Wake Forest Vanden Dries Star End Dodgers Scott

Cadets Lose Opening Polo Match to Arizona U

The University of Arizona polo team defeated the Institute riders 8 to 5 in the opening game of a two match series yesterday afternoon. Jimmy Taylor and Dent each had three goals for Arizona while King scored for the Institute. The second game is set for Sunday afternoon with close, fast play and strong defense continuing to mark the series.

University of Arizona Institute Riders Wildcats Jimmy Taylor Institute Dent Arizona King Jowell Thompson Harris University Donaldson Taylor Institute Pos Arizona Jowell Taylor Thompson Mosse von Tempsky Perkins King Gy Dent

Red Sox surge to lead as they rout Browns 7 5

Boston Red Sox extend their spring lead with a 7 5 victory over the St Louis Browns, boosting their record to 18 wins in 24 games and widening the margin over Cleveland Indians. Lou Finney hits a homer in four of five, Jimmy Foxx adds his ninth round tripper, and Bobby Doerr belts two doubles. Rain disrupts other majors including Reds Dodgers game.

Red Sockers Cleveland - Indians Indians St. Louis Browns New York Yankees New York McCarthy Yanks Chicago Boston Chicago Cubs Bees Red Sox Browns Lou Finney Jimmie Foxx Bobby Doerr Cincinnati Reds Jooklyn

Two basketball schedules announced for ENM and NM Mines

The Associated Press reports Eastern New Mexico College and New Mexico Mines released next season's basketball schedules. The teams meet in Socorro on February 1 and Portales on February 7. ENMU opens January 16 at Goodwell Oklahoma.

Associated Press Eastern New Mexico College and New Mexico Mines New Mexico Conference Socorro Portales Eastern New Mexico Goodwell Okla

Major League Standings Gulf Region Scores Digest

Associated Press report lists National League and regional college hoops schedules. Games include Mines at Socorro against Silver City Teachers on January 18, ENMU Portales January 16, Panhandle Aggies at Goodwell January 17, and multiple showings at Portales and Socorro through February 1 with Normal U and Roswell events.

Socorro Silver City Eastern New Mexico College Portales Panhandle Aggies Goodwell Okla New Mexico Normal Las Vegas New Mexico New Mexico Mines New Mexico Military Institute Normal U Institute Roswell

Texas League Scores Roundup Fort Worth Beats Beaumont

In Texas League action Fort Worth defeated Beaumont 7 to 4 while Tulsa beat San Antonio 2 to 1 and Shreveport routed Oklahoma City 10 to 2. Houston and Dallas games posted 10 and 2 as results with unclear opponents.

Fort Worth Beaumont Tulsa San Antonio Shreveport Oklahoma City Houston Dallas

Southern Association Scores From Recent Games

Memphis beat Knoxville 6 to 3, Nashville defeated Little Rock 9 to 8, New Orleans won against Chattanooga 9 to 3.

Southern Association Memphis Knoxville Nashville Little Rock New Orleans Chattanooga

Pacific Coast League Scores and Arizona Texas League Results

In the Pacific Coast League Los Angeles defeated Oakland 8 to 1 while Seattle beat Portland 4 to 3 and Sacramento edged San Diego 6 to 5. Hollywood beat Santa Francisco 4 to 3. In the Arizona Texas League Tucson won 8 to 6 over El Paso with Bisbee playing at Albuquerque on wet grounds.

Los Angeles Oakland Seattle Portland Sacramento San Diego Hollywood Santa Francisco Tucson el Paso Bisbee Albuquerque Wet Grounds

Golf Tournament Results From City Championship Flight

Wes Caughron defeated Fred Poorbaugh 1 up in a first round match at the municipal course. Three more first round matches awaited: Tom White vs Ernie Seago, Spec Stewart vs T. L. Gardner Jr., and B F Fields vs Bob Shaffer. In second round play, Andy Vloedman won 4 and 2 over Joe Beckman, P R Fuller beat A H Cates 4 and 3, and Russ Owen defeated Jim Rallis 3 and 2. Winners advanced to the semifinals.

Wes Caughron Fred Poorbaugh Tom White Ernie Seago P. R. Fuller A. H. Cates Russ Owen Jim Rallis

New Mexico Colleges Football Scores By City

New Mexico teams played in Socorro Portales Roswell and Silver City with results listed for New Mexico State at Socorro 7 Eastern New Mexico at Portales 8 New Mexico Military Institute at Roswell 14 Panhandle Aggies at Socorro 15 Institute at Socorro 21 Teachers at Silver City showing local college football activity and schedule notes.

New Mexico Socorro Portales New Mexico Military Institute Roswell Panhandle Aggies Institute Silver City

Southwestern Women's golf meet quarter finals in El Paso

In El Paso Texas on May 17 the Southwestern Women's golf championship quarter finals produced high drama with Betty Putnam of Tucson facing Miss Putnam a strong contender for the title and Mrs Otto R Armstrong of El Paso seeking a comeback Defending champion Thelma Carr of Phoenix met Mrs Turner of El Paso both aiming for medalist scores and a semi final berth along with Mrs Roy Williams of Las Cruces set to play Mrs O D Lee of El Paso

Miss Putnam Phoenix Thelma Carr Mrs Turner el Paso Fce Emen Miss Carr

Call for mass meeting of Chaves County Democrats

Chaves County Democrats call a mass meeting in Roswell court room at 7 30 p m on Tuesday May 21 to elect delegates for the State Convention in Santa Fe and to revise organization rules to conform with changes in election laws. County Chairman John Tweedy signs 5 14tfe.

Chaves County Democrats Roswell N. M Santa Fe New Mexico Iso John Tweedy

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