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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1939

Page

2

Yanks Near Pennant As Red Sox Collapse In Late Rally

The New York Yankees with a 16 1/2 game lead look set to clinch the American League pennant in a matter of days after beating Boston 5-2. Joe DiMaggio contributed a 27th homer and a single as New York maintained dominance. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds strained toward the NL lead, losing 8-7 in eleven innings to Pittsburgh as St Louis beat Chicago to tighten the gap. The Cubs’ errors helped the Cards, and the Giants fell as the White Sox swept St Louis, narrowing the AL margin behind the Yankees.

Associated Press Marie Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Yanks McCarthy New York Red Sox Bronx Bombers Clark Old Fox) Griffith Washington Senators Yankee Griff Joe DiMaggio Reds Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Ernie Lombardi Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Gabby Hartnett Cubs St. Louis Bill Lee Enos Slaughter Bounder Boston Bees New York Giants Carl Hubbell Harry Danning Brooklyn Dodgers Phillies Chicago White Sox Browns Ken Chase Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Hank Greenberg Roy Cullendine Tigers Hal Trosky

Braves edge Mets in NL tilt after score tight duel

Yesterday in the National League Boston beat New York 4 to 3 while Pittsburgh topped Cincinnati 8 to 7 and St Louis defeated Chicago 4 to 2 in a lone day of games.

Associated Press Boston New York Fittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago

Yankees Top Red Sox 5-2 In AL Action

New York defeated Boston 5 to 2 as Washington routed Philadelphia 10 to 1. Chicago moved to 8 11 in standings with a 8 to 11 result, while St Louis and Cleveland posted 4 4 and Detroit won 9 to 8.

New York Boston Washington Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Detroit

Rochester and Montreal hockey scores listed in compact update

International League brief reports Rochester 3 Montreal 0 and Montreal 3, with other scores Buffalo 2 Toronto 1 and Syracuse 2 Newark 12, Baltimore 2 Jersey City 3. The note presents a quick tally of recent hockey results and standings.

Rochester Montreal Syracuse Newark Baltimore Jersey City Buffalo Toronto

Scores from American Association games tonight

American Association results show Paul 8 edged Milwaukee 9 in a tight contest while Louisville defeated Columbus 3 to 2. Indianapolis beat Toledo 3 to 1 and Minneapolis defeated Kansas City 12 to 4 in the other games.

American Association Milwaukee Louisville Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Minneapolis Kansas City

Pacific Coast League Standings and Scores Snapshot

Portland edged Los Angeles 5 to 4 while Hollywood beat Sacramento 3 to 1. Oakland blanked San Diego 3 to 0 and Seattle defeated San Francisco 4 to 2.

Portland Los Angeles Hollywood Sacramento Oakland San Diego Seattle San Francisco

Fort Worth-Tulsa and More Scores Listed

A compact summary of regional scores shows Fort Worth 5 against Tulsa 15, Houston 5 against San Antonio 3, Shreveport 11 and Beaumont 10, and Oklahoma City 3 losing to Dallas 2.

Fort Worth Tulsa Houston San Antonio Shreveport Beaumont Oklahoma City Dallas

Southern Association scores and standings brief

Knoxville 13 Memphis 4 and 5 3. Chattanooga 7 Birmingham 3. New Orleans 4 Atlanta 13. Little Rock 9 4 Nashville 7 1. Targeted tally of game results with teams and scores across the Southern Association.

Southern Association Knoxville Memphis Chattanooga Birmingham New Orleans Atlanta Little Rock Nashville

West Texas New Mexico League Playoffs Summary

Big Spring and Lubbock split in a playoff doubleheader with final tallies 2 to 3 and 3 to 7 as Ramsdell Berndt Kramer Gorski Miller contributed for West Texas. Midlang and Pampa faced similar fate with Nugent Kerr Dilbeck Beavers guiding the action.

West Texas New Mexico The Associated Press Big Spring Lubbock Ramsdell and Berndt Kramer Gorski Miller Midlang Pampa Nugent Kerr Dilbeck and Beavers

Player Drives In Four Hits and 24th Home Run

A strong showing with four hits highlighted by his 24th circuit clout caps the game. The performance features a standout effort from the star as teammates contribute runs and defense.

Experience and speed shape Alamogordo High gridiron ahead

Alamogordo New Mexico September 8 high school football relies on 18 lettermen and speed to offset light linemen. Coach Jim Eddleman lists backfield stars Blaine Anderson Frank Carr Manuel Flores Frank McCleasky Woodrow Ostic John Wilborn Marley Lafferty and linemen Ed Armijo Pedro Gonzales Vernon Hastings Ed Sutton Beedler Bennett Jim Swope Ralph Salcido Charles Thompson Chas Billups Ray Bradley. The 12 game schedule opens at Artesia September 22 and includes Cathedral El Paso Silver City Hatch Carrizozo Capitan Carrizozos New Mexico Military Institute Anthony Deming Tularosa with venues noted.

Alamogordo N. M Eddleman Blaine Anderson Frank Carr Manuel Flores Frank McCleasky Woodrow Ostic John Wilborn Marley Lafferty Ed Armijo Pedro Gonzales Vernon Hastings Ed Sutton Beedler Bennett Jim Swope Ralph Salcido Charles Thompson Chas Billups Ray Bradley Bradley Swope Artesia Cathedral of Fl Paso Silver City Hatch Carrizozo Capitan Carrizcozo Hurley New Mexico Military Institute Anthony Deming Tularosa

Osmanski set for Chicago Bears after Holy Cross stint

New York reports Bill Osmanski, ex Holy Cross star, on his way to join the Chicago Bears. A bootleg impersonator of Hal Schumacher dupes locals in Newport. The Ward Cuffs, led by fullback Schuma cher, hope for a son this time. Aqueduct bookies start quitting as Marquette adds a football training table to its program.

New York Bill Osmanski Holy Cross Chicago Bears Bill Newport Hal Schumacher Ward New York Giant Aqueduct Marquette

Sunny Side Up in St Louis Baseball and Football Talk

St Louis outlook could be worse with Cranton the only Class A club outdrawing the Browns. Max Baer and Johnny Paycheck may sign for Chicago while Buddy Baer faces tonight's Bob Nestell Tim Kenneally Sonic Card winner. Kansas plans 39000 for a corn chucking event before the Kansas State game. Polo Grounds blackout hides All-Stars as Yanks Reds and Tigers pursue Frank Melton from Gasto nia N C, the Wichita semi pro sensation, away from the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cranton Browns Max Baer Johnny Paycheck Chicago Buddy Baer Bob Nestell Tim Kenneally Kansas Polo Grounds Yanks Reds Tigers Frank Melton Gastonia N. C Wichita Cardinals

Lefty Grove Leads Red Sox In Today's Guest Star

The Sportsman column in the Poston Globe spotlights Lefty Grove's impact with the Red Sox, highlighting his pitching prowess and influence on the team's season, noting notable games and Grove's status among era greats.

the Sportsman Poston Lefty Grove Red Sox

Tie Game Ends Sunset Lions Bar Softball Clash

Last night Sunset Creamery and Lions Bar Boys Club tied 4 4 after five innings due to darkness. Lions Bar pitcher Woods and Sunset hitter Hanagan hit home runs while Groseclose pitched for Sunset. Lions Bar leads the league with three wins and one tie and will face McNally Hall next Monday in the final season game after McNally Hall plays Southwestern Public Service Company tonight.

Sunset Creamery Lions-Bar Woods Hanagan Groseclose Sunset McNally-Hall Southwestern Public Service Company

Freshmen Week Activities Start at University of New Mexico

Freshman Week programs opened on September 7 at the University of New Mexico with first year students arriving for orientation. Members of Mortarboard, the National Senior Women's Society, and the Khali Senior Honorary Society assisted newcomers during their first week. formal registration for freshmen is set for Monday, September 11, with upperclassmen and graduate students registering the following day.

University of New Mexico Mcrterboard W National Khatali

Arizona-Texas League Thursday recap

Bisbee and Tucson games produced seven to three and seven to five scores. Carpenter Montgomery Bowen Sedwick Hansen and Johnson Evans Kelly were the cited players across the two contests. Albuquerque defeated El Paso eight to five with Caplinger Gardner Johnson Evans and Kelly contributing runs and innings.

The Associated Press Bisbee Tucson Carpenter Montgomery Bowen Sedwick and Hansen Albuquerque el Paso Caplinger Gardner Johnson Evans Kelly Fl Paso Albuquerqne Tucson i

Veteran scout Sutton lauds pitching prowess and era notes

Larry Sutton, famed Dodger scout who unearthed Nap Rucker, Daubert, Lom bardi, Wheat and Vance, turned 81 recently. The Sixto Escobar stadium in San Juan hosts a semi pro series between Duncan Oklahoma and Guayama Puerto Rico with a $5,000 pot. Doc Logan cites air conditioned travel as a cause of sore arms and Luke Appling’s foul ball costs Sox $1,500 yearly.

Larry Sutton Dodger Nap Rucker Jake Daubert Ernie Lombardi Zack Wheat Dazzy Vance Sixto Escobar San Juan Duncan Okla Puerto Rico Guayama Doc Roland Logan Red Sox Luke Appling White Sox

Davis Cup Dialogue Sparks Grown Remarks

Mrs. Frankie Parker questions Frankie’s fate as Frank Shields bluntly says he was knocked out. The exchange captures tense atmosphere in a Davis Cup scene with sharp, candid dialogue.

Frankie Parker Frankie Frank Shields

Arnold College Grid Team Trials Show Strong Turnout

At Arnold College in New Haven, 30 of 50 male enrollees are expected to try out for the football squad this year. The college emphasizes a robust effort and competitive selection.

Arnold College New Haven Coutch

Roosevelt ship sails amid delayed insurance debate

The Roosevelt finally got away at nightfall after continued discussions and potential retroactive compensation. Of 254 passengers, only two were Americans Dr. James H. Ferguson and Dale W. Maher. Five Americans were denied passage under orders requiring imperative reasons to sail for Europe. The ship bore the title President Roosevelt U S Lines with large letterings flanked by flags. The freighter Challenge faced a delay from crew demands for war risk insurance as U S flag vessels gain priority in revised rates.

Roosevelt James H. Ferguson Brookline Mass Dale W. Maher Budapest Europe U. S Boston England Western Hemisphere Mediterranean

Giants Defeat Stars For Pro Grid Championship Claim

The New York Giants, reigning NFL champions, beat an eastern all-star eleven 10 to 0 at the Polo Grounds before 38,667 fans. Chuck Gelatka scored on a 1-yard run after a Leemans 28-yard dash, with Ken Strong adding the extra point. Strong also kicked a 28-yard field goal in the third, while Pittsburgh stars Goldberg and Stebbins left early hurt as the Stars outfirst-downed the Giants 10 to 7 but yielded similar yardage overall.

New York New York Giants Pittsburgh Burgh Jock Sutherland Polo Grounds Chuck Gelatka Tuffy Leemans Leemans Ken Strong Strong Place Marshall Goldberg Harold Stebbins Bill Daddie Panther Giants Stars

New Dean of Fine Arts Arrives at University of New Mexico

William McLeish Dunbar appointed Dean of the College of Fine Arts at UNM replacing retired George St Jair. Formerly architecture professor at Cornell Ithaca, Dunbar 44, single, brings photography and travel interests to the post.

Willian McLeish Dunbar College of Fine Arts University of New Mexico Dean Dunbar George St. Jair Gin Mexico Cornell Universit Ithaca N. Y

British and French ships in U S harbors

In New York a camouflage painted Queen Mary hints at a possible dash to a home port under British naval orders. Nearby the Normandie Ile de France Manhattan and others await sailings as officials with Cunard and French Line restrict details. Coast guard Campbell speed toward City of Flint survivors. President Roosevelt voyage delayed by labor disputes aboard.

New York Atlantic Cunard White Star Line Normandie New York Harbor Ile de France Athenia Coast Guard Campbell North Atlantic Flint Halifax United States Public Health Service U. S Roosevelt Cobh Southampton le Havre

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