Dodgers Chase Yankees Style Lead As Cardinals Hold Gap
The Dodgers surge with a three game edge in the pennant race after sweeping the Giants and winning a doubleheader as Kirby Higbe notches a 20th victory. The Yankees extend their AL lead to 21 games with an 8-5 win over Boston while other contenders stumble in action across the circuit.
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Associated Press
Brooklyn Dodgers
National
America
Brooklyns
Chicago
Cardinals
St. Louis
Dodgers
St. Loo
Mississippi
Cincinnati
Bill Terry
Daffy Ebbets
Brooklyn
Giants
Brooks
Kirby Higbe
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Chicago White Sox
Denny Gatehouse
Tommy Bridges
Athletics
Wallie Eaves
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Casey Stengel
Braves
Boston
Phillies
La Mexicana Cafe Sweeps Softball Doubleheader
La Mexicana Cafe won a softball doubleheader by scores of 3-2 and 4-2, defeating La Mexicana Bar yesterday afternoon. The cafe team plans another game next Sunday following the pair of victories.
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la Mexicana Cafe
la Mexicana Bar
Sears sale marks 55th anniversary event starts Thursday
Sears Roebuck advertises 55th Anniversary Sale with men’s cotton underwear at 55 cents and a double offer on Anderson’s Home-made Mammoth Dill Pickles at 2 for a nickel. Includes Anderson's Gardens branding.
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Sears
Sears Roebuck
Nickle Anderson
243 Is The Record's Nite Phone Number
Call if you miss The Record and a copy will be sent. The office is open until 7 30 p m every evening except Sundays and holidays.
Greyhounds Face Tough Army Schedule In 1941–42
Eastern New Mexico College coach Al Garten laments a thin squad as the Greyhounds brace for a brutal 1941 football slate. Eight lettermen return while several key players have joined the Army or left for other jobs, leaving practice to rebuild before a nine or ten game stretch starting September 20 at Flagstaff. The schedule features four away games and includes St Mary’s San Antonio, New Mexico Military Institute, Panhandle A&M, and several regional opponents.
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Portales
N. M
al Garten
Eastern New Mexico College
Garten
Eastern New Mexico
Charlie Bonesman
Tod Barnes
Clovis
Laurence Arnold
Turkey
Texas
Wayne Robinson
Carlsbad
Joe Miller
Hobbs
Leon Miller
Lloyd Bostick
von Rae Brown
Jal
Juentin Burgett
Floydada
Walt Storm
Mattoon
Illinois
Woodrow Harris
Big Springs
Sam Landis
Bruce Innis
Carl Richardson
Firman Haynie
Dewey Langston
Grenwood Bretz
Red Powell
Datis Martin
Silverton
Jimmy Calhoun
M. L. Cope
al Smith
Audry Knox
Texico
Leroy McDonald
Roswell
Patrick Murphy
Capitan
George Webb
Lake Arthur
Marion Fullerton
Rogers
Bob Johnson
Jack Whitaker
Eunice
Bill Kenyon
Bob Reeder
Alvin Click
Dennis Gregg
Tatum
Arthur Killgore
Elida
Autry Brown
Clarence Barnett
Red Copeland
Clayton Roberts
Durwood Foster
Lingo
New Mexico Military Institute of Roswell
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Like a Bolt from the Belle Sears Anniversary Sale
Sears announces an anniversary sale starting Thursday with hundreds of bargains and bold price cuts. Shoppers are urged to save more than ever as deals spread across the store.
MacWinn wins Roswell Round Up calf roping title
Calf roper MacWinn captured top honors at the Roswell Round Up Club contest held at the rodeo grounds Sunday afternoon with a 19 second run. Fred Bussey took second in 22 seconds and Joe Winkler Sr. finished third in 22 seconds as about 500 spectators watched the event. The club holds roping matches every Sunday with free admission.
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Roswell
Rodeo Grounds
Mac Winn
Fred Bussey
Joe Winkler, Sr
Maitherdas Highlighted In Sears Anniversary Sale
Sears Roebuck & Co promotes its anniversary sale with emphasis on specials and brand offerings. The advertisement lists typical in-store deals and campaign messaging through September.
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Maitherdas
Sears
Sears Roebuck & Co
Dodgers struggle as Ledo Durocher adds to lineup
New York notes say Ledo Durocher returned to the Dodgers lineup on Saturday and hinted at playing through the season if his legs hold up. He subbed out in yesterday's first game after going three for eight as the team slumped. In the Yankees' clubhouse a wire from Babe Dahlgren sits on the bulletin board after last year’s bad run. Also, John Kimbrough may join the Philadelphia Eagles this season if Hertz reaches a deal with the club.
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New York
Special News Service
Ledo Durocher
Dodgers
Oight
Yanks
Babe Dahlgren
John Kimbrough
Philadelphia Eagles
Douglas Hertz
Quote Unquote Joe Cronin on Third Base Role
Cronin criticizes third base as a lazy job saying players stand and wait for drives and still throw out a runner. He hints at doubt about his future, joking about becoming a bench manager next season.
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Joe Cronin
Joe
Football scouts fear Muha may wreck cadets in second game
Army football scouts rate Joe Muha of VMI a stronger player than his brother who starred for Carnegie Tech. They fear he could dominate the cadets in the second game of the season. Also noted is Phil Rizzuto’s pennant-winning farm years with the Yankees and early-season game cancellations in eastern Pennsylvania due to infantile paralysis.
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Armys
Joe Muha
V.M.I
Carnegie Tech
Phil Rizzuto
Yankees
Yanks
Eastern Pennsylvania
Middle western football writers form union to shield agents
Cincinnati Times Star reports a new group of middle western football writers plans to create an association. The aim is to safeguard writers from pressure and influence by college press agents as they cover the sport.
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Nixson Denton
Cincinnati Times-Star
Promoter Hype Calls Kennedy Levy Bout Biggest Yet
Frankness Nate Joe Malcewicz of San Francisco advertised a match between Jumbo Kennedy and Milton Levy as probably the worst but positively the biggest match ever staged.
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Frankness
Nate Joe Malcewicz
San Francisco
Jumbo Kennedy
Milton Levy
Bobby Riggs Wins National Tennis Title In Straight Sets
New York Sept 8 On authority of Kovacs coach George Hudson Bobby Riggs, 23, captured the national tennis championship at Forest Hills with scores 5-7 6-1 6-3 6-3 over Frank Kovacs. Hudson hailed Riggs as the smartest player he ever saw and praised his tactical genius. The article notes Riggs previously won the title in 1939, lost in 1940, and reclaimed it now. Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Cooke defeated Pauline Betz for the women’s title 7-5 6-2.
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New York
Bobby Riggs
George Hudson
Frank Kovacs
Riggs
Kovacs
Forest Hills
Hudson
Bobby
Frank Lke
Rascal
Riegs
Don McNeill
Frank
Sarah Palfrey Cooke
Pauline Betz
Los Angeles
Florida
West Texas State Buffaloes Face Uncertain 1941 Grid Season
The Border Conference newcomer West Texas State College opens 1941 with 25 players and 20 lost lettermen. Co Captain Cletus Kuehler injured, backfield led by Ben Collins with Fairy and Larry Sanders, guard Joed Forbus veteran. Season begins September 18 versus Oklahoma City University with Fresno State and Arizona State on the slate. basketball looks stronger for a title bid. The team is expected to be a dark horse in the conference.
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Cletus Kuehler
Ben Collins
Fairy
Larry Sanders
Joed Forbus
Buffaloes
Oklahoma City University
Fresno State
California
Arizona State
Tempe
West Texas State
Lobos to Try Accordion Shuffle In 1939 Grid Outlook
New Mexico University coach Ted Shipkey plans a varied accordion style offense for the Lobos in the 1939 season. Eleven lettermen return, four new recruits join a mix of veterans as Albuquerque previews a potentially powerful, if unpredictable, conference campaign. Opening game is September 26 versus Arizona State of Flagstaff.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Ted Shipley
New Mexico University
Lobos
Stanford
Shipkey
Ted
New Mexico
Jack Morrissey
Compton
Calif
Navy
Vic Crecco
Pittsburgh
Jack Roberts
Fullerton
George Tustovich
Bozo McIntyre
Joe Behl
Arnold Loken
Vince Bogren
Reese Hill
Chuck Smith
Dick Spitzer
Spencer Hawkins
John Luksich
Stanley Frogge
Arizona University
Texas Tech
New Mexico Aggies
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el Paso
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West Texas State
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Marquette University
Loyola of Los Angeles
Wyoming University
Strike the Band Tune Up the Car Starts This Thursday
Readable fragments indicate a preview or teaser for an event labeled Sears epochal 55th beginning Thursday. The text mentions a phone contact at No 11 and a 9-S12 cent rate, suggesting a promotional insert or circulation blurb for a local feature.
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Sears
Sears Roebuck & Co
Baseball Scores From The National League Yesterday
Results show Brooklyn 13 to 4 over New York and St Louis 11 to 2 over Cincinnati. Philadelphia defeated Boston 17 to 10 while Cincinnati also beat St Louis 7 to 5 and New York edged Brooklyn 1 to 3.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Boston
Baseball scores from the American League and National League
The ledger shows Boston 5 New York 8 in the American League. St Louis 3 Chicago 1. Cleveland 1 Detroit 4. Washington 3 4 Philadelphia 2 2 in the standings.
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Boston
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
Arizona Texas League results and Tucson second half title
The Arizona Territorial League standings show El Paso 12-3, Albuquerque 5-9, Bisbee 1-5, and Tucson 9-16. Tucson captured the second half title.
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el Paso
Albuquerque
Bisbee
Tucson
League Standings From International Jersey City
Recap of results: Jersey City 10 Baltimore 7 and 5-4. Syracuse 7-3. Newark 2-5. Montreal 3 Toronto 2. Rochester 4 Baltimore 2. Strong performances by Jersey City and Syracuse noted amid tight divisional play.
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Jersey City
Baltimore
Syracuse
Newark
Montreal
Toronto
Rochester
Standings Snapshot From Midwest Association Race
The table shows team records across cities including Louisville 5-5, Columbus 4-4, Indianapolis 5-5, Toledo 1-10, Kansas City 12-8, St. Paul 2-0, Minneapolis 9-0, Milwaukee 7-. The fragmented list reflects a season summary with notable win totals for Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Minneapolis leading the standings.
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American Association
Louisville
Columbus
Indianapolis
Toledo
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Pacific Coast League standings and scores brief
In the Pacific Coast League the day’s results show Seattle 5 to 5, Los Angeles 1 to 4, San Diego 4 to 1, Hollywood 2 to 2 through ten innings and nine innings respectively. Oakland 11 to 1, Sacramento 2 to 2, San Francisco 12 to 2, and Portland 2 to 1.
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Seattle
Los Angeles
San Diego
Hollywood
Oakland
Sacramento
San Francisco
Portland
Texas League baseball scores update
Fort Worth defeated Houston 5 to 1 Beaumont beat Tulsa 12 to 6 Shreveport overwhelmed Oklahoma City 14 to 2 Oklahoma City earned a 7 to 6 win against Shreveport Dallas beat San Antonio 9 to 2
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Fort Worth
Houston
Beaumont
Tulsa
Shreveport
Oklahoma City
Dallas
San Antonio
Southern Association Scores Summary
The column reports results with Little Rock 2 Knoxville 8 0 3 Memphis 4 9 Nashville 1 6 New Orleans 9 5 Chattanooga 1 3 Atlanta 7 Birmingham 3.
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Southern Association
Little Rock
Knoxville
Memphis
Nashville
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Major League Leaders From The Associated Press
Williams leads in batting with .413 and runs with 124 while Keller of New York drives in 122. Travis of Washington tops hits with 192 and doubles at 39 for Cleveland. Williams also has home runs for Boston and Case of Washington steals. Gomez of New York leads pitching with 14 wins.
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Williams
Boston
Keller
New York
Travis
Washington
Boudreau
Cleveland
Reiser Tops Batting as Brooklyn Stars Lead
Reiser of Brooklyn hits .337 with 105 runs and 166 hits, while Camilli drives 105 RBIs and 32 homers. Mize and Reiser tie for 37 doubles, Reiser adds 13 triples, Murtagh swipes 17 bases, and Riddle posts 16 wins and 4 losses for Cincinnati.
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Reiser
Brooklyn
Camilli
Hack
Chicago
Mize
St. Louis
55e for ai 2 cell flashlight in Sears
Sears advertises a 55 cent price for a two cell flashlight under a money saving theme by the 55th Company. The note cites a low cash sale with a clipped cents tag, implying a promotional discount.
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Sears
Sears Roebuck & Co
National Women's Golf Tournament Opens in Brookline
At Brookline Mass on September 87 a blue ribbon field including four past crown winners teed off in an 18 hole qualifying round for 64 match play spots in the 45th national women's golf tournament. Betty Jameson of San Antonio, 22, defending champion and favored to win a third straight title, leads the strong field. The entries include last year's other three semi finalists. Jane of year Scc.: Mrs.
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Brookline
Mass
Betty Jameson
San Antonio
Jane
S.cc
Boxers and senator to lead New Mexico charity event
State Senator Ralph Gallegos, a former inter collegiate champion and Golden Glove titlist, will judge and referee at the Knights of Columbus hosted A A U Golden Gloves in Albuquerque Armory starting Monday night. Nat Fleischer of Ring magazine will share referee duties as US soldiers and civilians vie for top honors. Roswell fighters Abel Lujan Herman Goodfellow Barney Pride Tony Melendez Harry Bustamanta P Melendez Freddie Miller E Bustamanta Wayne Hulett travel to Albuquerque for the tournament.
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Rocky Mountain
Ralph Gallegos
Nat Fleischer
Ring” Magazine
New York
Knights of Columbus
Albuquerque
United States Soldier Boys
Roswell
Week End Sports Results Highlight National Titles
National titles in tennis and golf headline a busy weekend. Bobby Riggs won the singles title, defeating Frank Kovacs after dropping the first set. Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Cooke beat Pauline Betz in the women’s final. Byron Nelson claimed the golf victory in Chicago as 23,000 fans witnessed a historic crowd. San Diego captured the American Legion Junior baseball title, and Ransford Triges Madison topped the small bore rifle standings. Pro football opened with the Cleveland Rams beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-14. Dodgers widened their NL lead with two wins over the Giants while the Cardinals split with Cincinnati.
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Associated Press
New York
Bobby Riggs
Frank Kovacs
Sarah Palfrey Cooke
Pauline Betz
Chicago
Byron Nelson
Tom O
Philadelphia
Jimmy Mullen
Richmond
Thomas Lipton
Akron
Cleveland Rams
Pittsburgh Steelers
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Giants
Cardinals
Cincinnati
Ladies Fall Hats on Sale at Sears Anniversary Event
Ladies' fall hats on sale at Sears during its 55th anniversary sale. Watch for Wednesday preview and upcoming clearance.ormer pricing indicated.
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Sears
1941 Greatest Year in Pro Golf
Chicago dispatch reports 1941 shaping as golf’s peak with 26 events drawing 400000 fans and Tom OShanter Open closing with Byron Nelson winning by two strokes. Nelson fired a final round 70 to finish 278 total, while Leonard Dodson ended with 279 and Ben Hogan tied for the season money lead.
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Chicago
Fred Corcoran
PGA
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Leonard Dodson
Kansas City
Nelson
Dodson
Corcoran
Ben Hogan
Roswell Racers Capture Big Share of Regatta Prizes
Roswell speedboat racers dominated the Pecos Valley Boat Club regatta at Lake McMillan, sharing prize money from a 255 dollar purse as 2,500 spectators watched nine races plus ski riding by the McKay brothers. Top finishers included Jim Ferguson of Artesia, Artis Shaw of Pampa, and Ralph Barr of Artesia, with numerous Roswell, Artesia, and El Paso competitors across multiple horsepower classes. Dwight McNally led the pits and Burke Shipp officiated as starters.
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Roswell
Pecos Valley Boat Club
Lake McMillan
New Mexico
West Texas
Jim Ferguson
Artesia
John Albert
Bob Ferguson
James Albert
John Albert Roswell
Bill Edwards
Claude Matthews
B. A. Gray
Joe Davis
Alf Gooley
A. P. Mahon
Russell Brey
el Paso
Johnny Morrison
Pampa
Artie Shaw
Ist
Dubert Smith
Carlsbad
Bill Bogle
Dexter
Src
Dwight McNally
McNally and
Burke Shipp
Cox Gloomy Over Cavemen s Chances Against Bowie
Carlsbad New Mexico September 8 coach Bob Cox of the Carlsbad Cavemen fears their opening football game with the Bowie Bears from El Paso may be hindered by a state wide blackout. He hopes to have the ball in motion before the blackout begins to avoid officials halting play.
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Carlsbad
N. M
Bob Cox
Carlsbad High School
Cavemen
Bowie Bears
el Paso
Rookie Pitcher Makes Good With The Cardinals
Howard Pollet, a left handed rookie from New Orleans, blossoms in his major league debut for St Louis and wins his first three decisions including a three hit shutout. He draws comparisons to Dizzy Dean in style and poise, while media and fans warm to his calm approach and bright future. Pollet, 20, projects a fast rise as he signs with the Cardinals after a stellar minor league season.
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ST. Louis
Special News Service
Howard Pollet
Pah
Dizzy Dean
Diz
Cardinals
Wonder
Houston
Braves
Billy Southworth
Gus Mancuso
Howard
New Orleans
Pollet
Poiret
Mike
Mike Gonzales
Punkins
Sears 55th Anniversary Sale Opens Thursday
Bargains abound as Sears launches its 55th anniversary sale with spirit stirring offers. The promotion includes notable discounts and a call to ring up the special number for more details.
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Sears Roebuck
Sears H Roebuck
Zap On Bread Sees Three Pairs Sale Start
A local notice announces Sears 55th anniversary sale beginning Thursday. The brief item mentions multiple price markdowns and limited offers, highlighting the event as part of a regional shopping promotion.
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