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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1940

Page

5

Final and Decisive World Series Game At Crosley Field

Cincinnati dispatch details the seventh game between the Reds and Tigers at Crosley Field. Buck Newsom and Paul Derringer duel as Ernie Lombardi sits injured, Jimmy Wilson steps in, and Reds’ infield plays flawless defense to back Walters and drive momentum toward a possible title for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Crosley Field Detroit Tigers Buck Newsom del Baker Newsom Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Detroit Paul Derringer Derringer Tigers Dad Tommy Bridges Ernie Lombardi Reds Jimmy Wilson Jim Baker Bucky Walters Schoolboy Rowe Walters John Gorsica

Speculation on Nazi Moveins as Axis Reach Balkans

The article contemplates Hitler leveraging access to Romanian oil and grain and control of the Danube to press toward the Balkans and the Mediterranean. It notes the strategic threat to Turkey and the potential for an Axis push across the region if Axis powers advance, aiming at strategic chokepoints and routes.

Hitler Rumania Danube Germany Fuehrer Balkans Mediterranean Turkey Axis Messrs Mussolini Dardanelles

Willkie Pins Dem Power Debate at Newark Rally

Willkie labels supporters of democracy as dictators in a Newark speech attacking Hague and Hudson county fraud claims. He accuses political machine corruption, recounts ballot box destruction, and frames Hague as ally of the White House opponent. A late evening NBC talk and Harlem stop precede a train trip to New England.

Newark New Jersey Willkie Hague Democratic National Committee Norman Thomas Jersey City Hudson County White House Bronx NBC Red Harlem Upper Manhattan 125Th Street New England

Congress Feud Over Recess Length Amid Roosevelt Clash

In the house Democratic and Republican leaders clashed over a recess plan. Speaker Rayburn and McCormick sought a November 18 recess without strings, while Martin demanded shorter terms and recall on brief notice. Democratic leaders opposed unusual procedures seen as insult to President Roosevelt. Italy faces uncertain wartime experiences ahead of its own plans.

Rayburn McCormick Martin House Senate Congress Roosevelt

Britain warns of invasion risks and Burma Road reopen date

Churchill outlined disciplinary actions over errors in the ill fated Anglo-French Dakar expedition. He said one British battleship and a heavy cruiser were damaged at Dakar, two Vichy submarines sunk, two destroyers fired, and the Richelieu further damaged. He warned Germany keeps dive bombers at home for a possible invasion plan and stressed harsh reprisal aims against Germany’s war economy. He set Burma Road reopening for Oct 17 and urged Spain toward peace while Britain hopes it joins Europe’s Mediterranean power.

Dakar Straits of Gibraltar Churchill Richelieu Germany Hitler London Burma Japan China Spain Britain Mediterranean Europe Christendom

Goats and great seats mark roaming sports brief

Cincinnati story notes Bill Werber as Reds hero of the series while Schoolboy Rowe is tagged the goat. River Downs track hosts many horses since 1925. Grippo pledges 20000 for a Baer Betino bout. Ticket prices and scalper trouble comment on yesterday's game. Miami U end Frank Wiupits drives 20 miles for flying lessons before football practice. Cubs interest in Larry MacPhail prompts cautious replies from Wrigley and MacPhail. A fan on stilts in left field adds comic relief to the game day scene.

Cincinnati Bill Werber Reds Schoolboy Rowe River Downs Jimmy Grippo Max Baer Melio Bettino Detroit Miami U Frank Wiupits Middletown Cubs Larry MacPhail Phil K. Wrigley MacPhail Brooklyn

One Minute Interview with Michigan State Coach Bachman

Michigan State coach Charles Bachman praises Tom Harmon as the greatest running back he has seen in his coaching career. He highlights Harmon's standout abilities and lasting impact on the game.

Charles Bachman Michigan State Tom Harmon

Well Cincinnati isn't a hundred per cent baseball town

A Cincinnati Times-Star item notes a reader who says his neighbor spent Sunday listening to a symphony orchestra, illustrating a cultural contrast in the city beyond baseball chatter. The remark frames Cincinnati as more than a single-sport town.

Nixson Denton Cincinnati Times-Star

Scoutmasters Plan Training Course for Roswell Scouts

Stig Santheson hosted the Roswell Scoutmasters Association at a dinner in Troop 99 hut. They planned a Scoutmasters training course opening with a dinner on Oct 17. All Scouters are urged to attend. Five more sessions will follow. A nationwide roll call of all Scouts and Cubs is planned for Nov 12. Seventeen Scouters attended.

Stig Santheson Roswell

Louisville Colonels Rally To Lead Series

Louisville Colonels seize momentum in the Little World Series by beating the Newark Bears 6 to 2, behind Tex Hughson who pitched the win. Hughson, tied to the Boston Red Sox, shut down the International Leaguers in a pivotal game, giving Louisville their second win in the best-of-seven.

Newark N. J Louisville Colonels Newark Bears Cecil Tex) Hughson Hughson Boston Red Sox

Germans Undergo Continued from Page One

German forces about to leave for Romania to pacify the region as a living example for the Romanian army and people. Some sources said no German troops are yet on Romanian soil. Italy warns the United States that Axis powers are ready to go to war if the Rome Berlin Tokyo pact is challenged.

Reich Romania Italy U. S Rome Mussolini Il Popolo D Italia United States Germany Japan America Tokyo Appelius Great Britain England Europe Axis Java Singapore Dakar

Americans Order Steel Shipments To Japan Effective Oct 16

The United States ordered a halt on shipments of steel and iron scrap to Japan, effective October 16. Amid rising tensions, officials advised Americans in the Far East to consider returning home, especially women and children, as transport facilities could be limited. Trade and diplomatic moves paralleled Britain’s Burma road reopening as global anxieties in the region intensified.

Dent Roosevelt Japan Germany Italy Orient Tokyo Washington Far East United States State Department China Winston Churchill London Burma Road Puerto Rico Stephen Early White House Hongkong Indo-China Manchuria Kwantung Korea Formosa Russia Soviet Russia Moscow Great Britain Welles Constantine Oumansky Shanghai Manchukuo French China

Punts and Passes and Preseason Football Echoes

In Oklahoma Stillwater Jim Lookabaugh’s Aggies stage a passing display with Reynolds Stuart Scanland and Ott, scoring twice and nearly defeating Oklahoma. At Notre Dame Henry Schrenker shows scholastic and social effort with a Wendell Willkie ceremony drink sales aiding his expenses. In Fort Worth former TCU stars coach North Carolina as the Blue Devils eye a Chapel Hill reunion game with Meyer Wolf Vaught Brumbelow among the NC staff.

Stillwater Okla Jim Lookabaugh Oklahoma Aggies Aggies Oklahoma Jimmy Reynolds Sooners Lookabaugh Reynolds Jiggs Stuart al Scanland Tate Ott Notre Dame Ind Henry Schrenker Henry Wendell Willkie Elwood Fort Worth Tex Texas Christian North Carolina Chapel Hill N. C Leo Dutch) Meyer Horned Frogs Raymond (Baer) Wolf Johnny Vaught

Bug-House Dope On High School Games This Week

ALBUQUERQUE October 8 The Admiral of the Middle Rio Grande fleet offers bold college like picks for New Mexico prep football. He forecasts Lubbock over Hobbs Eagles and Albuquerque high over Raton with Jal to loom. Other Friday games include Tucumcari over Clayton and Fort Wingate over Menaul.

Albuquerque N. M Lubbock Hobbs Eagles Texas Roger Dier Albuquerque High Raton Jal Gallup Walt Milosevich Lynn Steward Arizona Thei Tucumcari Clayton Clovis Fort Wingate Menaul Santa Fe Indians St. Mary’s Belew Hot Springs Artesia Hagerman Las Cruces Silver City el Paso Carlsbad Roswell Portales Santa Rosa Springer Las Vegas Wagon Mound Asylum

Bowling Carnival Looms Over Berkey Alleys’ Week Five

Tonight at Berkey Bowling Alleys the major league resumes for week five with close races and keen rivalry. At 7 p m Ball White faces Montgomery Ward and KGFL competes Swarm Contractors while 9 p m Bank Bar meets Busy Bee. The Brunswick Bowling Carnival, open to all bowlers, begins October 12 and runs eight weeks, promising equal chances to win regardless of score.

Berkey Ball & White Montgomery Ward KGFL Bank Bar Busy Bee Brunswick

Grass fires in vacant lots extinguished with no damage

The fire department quickly suppressed two grass fires yesterday afternoon. The first occurred at 12th and Michigan, the second in the 60 block on South Union. No injuries or property damage were reported.

12Th Michigan South Union

Removal Facilitation Amid Fully Booked Shipping

The plan enables removal despite every available ship being fully booked for months, highlighting the bottleneck in sea transport. Key entities include shipping firms and ports referenced in the context of constrained logistics. The note underscores prolonged prebooking and the need for alternative routes or exemptions to move goods.

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