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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1920
Page
8
Johnson Bac led a pickered duel as Washington defeated Boston 2 to 0 with runs in the fifth and a second inning sequence. Bush and Walters teamed in the mound work for Washington while Picinich appears in the narrative.
The Kentucky Jockey Club launches the sixty day racing season in Lexington and Louisville with purse expectations around seventy three thousand dollars to owners, amid growing stable interest and plans to ship top horses after spring racing in nearby states.
In the American Association standings the Toledo club is highlighted, with Minneapolis postponed and SEAGLE listed in the mix. The report notes Pau at patie and coast SEAGLE among the continuing updates.
Historic baseball roundup records Goodwin pulled early by champions in a 7 to 0 loss to St. Louis. Ring lasted seven innings before faltering as Bautbert delivered four clean hits and five balls in five trips. Adams and Baker contributed for the visitors while Sherdel and Wingo anchored Brooklyn’s defense in a separate late-night clash.
International tennis players see rules and dates for Davis Cup adjustments amid a reshuffle. Canada and France are admitted after late entries and redraws, with England, South Africa, Holland, and the United States on deck and France agreeing to compete in England.
The piece outlines disputes between the United States South Africa and Anzacs over where a Davis Cup preliminary match should be held. It notes Australia and New Zealand choosing to rotate hosting, with Christ Church in December hosting the championship, and outlines a possible schedule including a Wimbledon week in July and a potential New Zealand match if the Americans advance. It also touches on baseball and track notes from Missoula and Bitter Root regions, with historical mentions of Bullet Joe Bush and the Red Sox, plus local university schedules and other sports chatter.
The Harvard Navy boat races were postponed Saturday due to rough water and will be towed tomorrow afternoon on the river. Harvard officials opposed moving the contest to Sunday but granted the oarsmen permission to remain over for the rescheduled races.
Harness fans report Lou Dillon the champion trotting mare has foaled a fine colt named Etawan. Owned by C K G Billings of New York and Montecito California, the mare and foal reside at Billings estate. Etawan carries blood from Unian and Lou Dillon, with trainer Peter P Hastings overseeing development for potential future racing glory.
April 25 report states the trap shooting team will represent England at the English championships July 1 to 17 before moving to Antwerp. American team plans to sail July 2 to reach England in time for the Olympic trap shooting contests. Hale will arrange travel to allow participation in the English event and the Paris Olympics era.
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