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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
8
Chicago defeated New York 3 to 1 as Mays faltered in the opener and Jackson hit a three-base hit driving in two runs. Babe Ruth walked three times and singled once. Official crowd reported around 28,000. Batteries Mays Ruel Faber Schalk.
Cleveland defeats Washington 10 to 5 as Caldwell and Zachary exit in the fifth inning amid hard hitting and base running. Bagby retires all four last batters, keeping Washington from reaching base in his four innings. Final line shows 19 hits to 16 for Cleveland with errors on both sides.
Philadelphia bunched its hits to good advantage and, aided by St. Louis errors, defeated the locals 9 to 6. Bayne Burwell Vangilder Leifield Severeid worked for the mound. Harris Rommel Perkins and Harris faced the hitters.
Boston defeated Detroit 3 to 1 as Pennock held the Tigers to six hits while Boston mounted 10 off Ayres and Okrie. Detroit was thwarted at the plate by Veach on a short passed ball and Cobb being run down on a long lead. Score by inning: Boston 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 Detroit 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1. Batteries Pennock Bailey for Boston Ayres Okrie Manion Stanage.
St Paul Minn Aug 3 Smith struck out 13 as Boston defeated Chicago 6 to 4 while Detroit routed Cincinnati 16 to 3 in the painters national baseball tournament Ten errors helped Detroit in the lopsided win Lynott contributed three singles for Boston and Anderson held Cincinnati to little offense in pitching duties
Hits by Jack, Terry and Paskert powered Chicago to a 10 inning win over Philadelphia. It was the third straight victory for the Cubs against the Phillies as Alexander and Rixey met for the fifth time this season with the Cubs pitcher holding a 3 to 2 edge in wins. Batteries Alexander Killefer Rixey Wheat.
Brooklyn hammered three St Louis pitchers to win to take the series three games to one. Cadore was hit hard but saved by fielding until the seventh when St Louis struck for three runs. Mamaux held the visitors to one run and three hits in later innings as Brooklyn won 10 to 4 at Eb. St Louis 4 Brooklyn 14. Batteries Haines Muay North McCarty Dilhoefer Cadore Mamaux Elliott.
New York battered three Cincinnati pitchers for 16 hits and won 11 to 1. The victory gave the Giants the series, three games to one. Toney puzzling the world champions with strong hitting and steady relief.
The United States won seven of eight events in Olympic target shooting at Beverloo Belgium on Aug 3. They took four firsts two seconds and four thirds in seven events, missing only the 200 meter prone rifle. Final standings show Sweden and Norway trailing the U.S. in points.
Cincinnati struggles in a scorched inning with three hits and Spencer’s error producing the lone tally amid a rough line. New York builds a multi-run rally, aided by timely hits and defensive miscues to secure an 11-2 victory. Plates, pitchers, and line scores appear to reflect a lopsided early game with continued offense.
Boston bats fail to convert early chances as Pittsburgh edges Boston 3 to 2. McQuillan's second inning miscue opens the door for a Pirates rally including Caton, Cutshaw, and Grimm scoring on Bigbee’s sacrifice fly. Maranville adds two triples for Boston, but Bayes retires the side in the ninth to seal the win.
San Francisco August 3 Hal Chase former Pacific coast and major league player is barred from all league parks by Pacific Coast League president McCarthy. Hart Maggart Salt Lake outfielder released unconditionally by Salt Lake president Lane after an investigation into gambling on games Babe Barton Vernon first baseman suspended indefinitely. McCarthy said Chase admitted arranging bets with Charles Baum Salt Lake pitcher who refused. Lane said Barton offered Ralph Stroud Salt Lake pitcher 300 to throw a game Stroud declined. Maggart admitted receiving 300 from Barton in Los Angeles but says it was for an old gambling debt.
From Mason City Iowa comes word that P H O’Brien of Butte helped force trapshooter Charles Spender of St Louis to set a new world mark in the Haz ard trophy open competition. O’Brien scored 95 to tie Mort Anderson and Spender won with 97 of 590 pairs.
Juno the favorite wins the News Bee 2:10 pace at Fort Miami in Toledo, defeating the field after a late surge in heat one. Peter Lock takes the final heat for the win, while Dr Nick wins the 2:07 trot, and Lanardo clocks fast time in the free-for-all pace. Liza Dillon captures the 2:15 trot from ten starters.
Washington reports a critical Nashville struggle over the Tennessee constitutional amendment on suffrage. Miss Alice Paul leads the push for ratification with 30 legislators still sought, while Republicans urge favorable votes to counter GOP taint. North Carolina votes Aug 10, but Tennessee remains likeliest path.
Marco Mrsich pled guilty to manufacturing intoxicating liquor and was fined 300 dollars with 90 days in county jail. He began serving immediately. one day per two dollars may apply to the fine if he opts to serve it out. Churtovich, alias Churtovich, pled guilty to selling liquor, fined 200 dollars and 30 days in jail. he paid the fine and began serving. Authorities also seized stock and fixtures from his Third and Chestnut street business. London introduces motorcycle policewomen in the city.
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