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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1935
Page
2
Roswell Redbirds host Carlsbad at Thorne Park tomorrow afternoon under manager Cliff Guill Pirtle after Happy Keith resigned. First pitch is 3 o clock with admission 25 cents. The team plans strong summer play and a return game with the Detroit Giants, a traveling colored stars squad, next Wednesday at 3 30.
The speaker outlines New Mexico's doctrine of prior appropriation for groundwater, tracing its roots to Spanish Mexican law and the Pecos Valley Artesian Conservancy District. He cites U S Geological Survey findings, argues for state regulation, and advocates meters to prevent waste, protect reserves, and support irrigation and desert oasis development.
Big Wes Ferrell delivers two strong five hit performances in his last two starts, winning 2-1 in 13 innings against the White Sox. Bonura hits his eighth homer as Ferrell earns the win on a crucial late rally, lifting the Red Sox in the standings amid other AL and NL results.
Albuquerque May 18 federal game wardens in New Mexico will be increased next fall as funds become available. The U S Biological Survey said the added personnel come with the new funding.
Detroit Tigers rise from early slump to current strong form as AP reports. Manager Mickey Cochrane credits time and timely hitting for overcoming a slow start. Pitcher Schoolboy Rowe struggles initially, yet Cochrane remains confident in the pitching staff. Star batters Gehringer and Walker pace the lineup.
Don Gilchrist, regional director of the survey, provided the information during a visit to Texas on an inspection trip.
Barney Ross, former lightweight and welterweight champion, returns to the ring against Jimmy McLarnin later this month. Admired as a quick, hard puncher, Ross seeks to reclaim a crown after a layoff and a disputed welterweight title loss. McLarnin, Irish and wary after prior bouts, must guard against Ross’s form as spectators expect Ross to loom as the favorite despite rust. Copyright 1935 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
Final rounds in all divisions proceed tomorrow at North Missouri courts starting nine. Only match reported was Captain Whitney defeating Cadet Barker 6-0 6-2. Men's singles and doubles reach quarterfinals with several matches listed. three entrants remain in women's singles with Price Dukeminier vs Mary Lula White and winner to face Helen White. Silver cups to winners. players supply their own balls.
National League standings reported from New York on May 18 show teams jockeying for position as official records list current win loss tallies and key leaders. Notable clubs and players are highlighted in the latest league ledger, reflecting early season shifts.
A note from Lee S. Evans, president of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, urged Secretary of War George Dern to avoid foreign meat for the Army. The War Department is set to contract 2,000,000 pounds of beef for troops in the Philippines on Monday.
Leland's defeated Lowrey Auto in doubles 6 3 4 6 6 4. The Leland's team of Nield Sanders and Leland Fellows beat Herbert Lowrey Jr and Billy Ballard of Lowrey Auto. Leland's completed all matches with 11 victories and 10 defeats. Mabie Lowrey won both singles from The Model. Glover Chapmay defeated Helen White.
Roswell Softball Association president Doug Moores announced the Saturday night exhibition would not be held due to the field remaining too wet. Also reported are match results with Joy Massey defeating Tode Brenneman 6 3 6 4 and Gross Miller leading first division with seven wins and no losses while The Record leads second division with seven wins and three losses.
Baseball scores listed show Brooklyn over Pittsburgh by 1, Cincinnati 6 over New York 2, Chicago 5 over Philadelphia 0, Boston 7 over St. Louis 1. The scores reflect multiple early games across the circuit.
In a marathon 13 inning game Boston defeated Chicago 2 to 1. New York beat Cleveland 4 to 2. Philadelphia overwhelmed St Louis 8 to 0. Washington routed Detroit 16 to 8.
The night slate saw St. Paul beat Columbus 6 to 2, Minneapolis edged Toledo 0 to 5, Milwaukee defeated Louisville 9 to 3, and Kansas City topped Indianapolis 4 to 1 in the last three night games.
Newark 10 Albany 11 listed as scheduled games. The brief item notes only scores and pending matchups with no additional context or details.
Atlanta leads Nashville and Knoxville in a 2-3 split while Chattanooga moves 4-2 with Little Rock. Birmingham sits at 5, Memphis edged 1-0, and New Orleans remains balanced at 3-3 in this midseason tally.
Coast League games listed with missions 7 to 8 at feernette. Portland 2 at Oakland 4 in night game. Los Angeles 3 at San Francisco 0 night game. Seattle 2, Hollywood 6.
San Antonio defeated Beaumont 4 to 2 in a 14 inning game. Dallas at Fort Worth postponed due to wet grounds. Galveston at Tulsa postponed by rain. Houston at Oklahoma City postponed, wet grounds.
Cedar Rapids defeated Davenport 55 while Rock Island lost to Keokuk 12 to 4. St Joseph won 4 to 4 against Omaha. Des Moines posted 4 as Sioux City ran up 9.
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