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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
6
In a tight contest the Anodes built a growing lead, overpowering Specs as Christiansen opened strong but exited early after filling bags. Anodes dominated with little opposition and extended their advantage through the game, securing the win.
Steady pitching by Babe Adams and timely hitting led Pittsburg to a 6 to 2 victory over Brooklyn. Brooklyn started strong with 2 runs in the first, but Pittsburg answered with 3 in the second and one in the third, then held the rest of the game. Batteries Dickerman Decatur Smith and De Berry Adams and Gooch.
Coast League results show Beattie Bathes Wallace Baldwin Berger Yaryan and batteries Thomas Byler Tobin Dell in a 7 to 2 contest with varying runs hits and errors.
Pal Moran of New Orleans and Jack Bernstein of New York, junior lightweight champion, fought 10 rounds to a draw at the New York Velodrome. Bernstein used the left hook early, Moran rallied from the fifth, blood drawn from Bernstein’s mouth and left eye, exchanges remained even through rounds, Moran finishing slightly ahead in the final two frames.
At Aurora II Aug 9 a 10 round clash between Morrie Schlaifer of Omaha and Cowboy Padgett of Colorado was halted in the fourth by the referee who ruled Padgett fouled Schlaifer. Early in the bout Padgett pummeled Schlaifer, who toppled from the ring after a misstep. Others: Bobby Green stopped Dennis O Keefe. Tillie Kid Herman won a newspaper decision over Bill Rolfe. Joe O Hara beat Joe Ot 0 in eight rounds. George Butch kayoed Mappy Hayward in second round.
Fragmentary report notes a scoring exchange with Columbus and Indianapolis, Louisville and nearby teams. Players Paul and Louieville are mentioned among others, but full results and context are unclear due to damaged text.
National League pairs New York with St Louis Philadelphia with Chicago Brooklyn to Pittsburgh Boston visits Cincinnati American League matchups include St Louis at Boston Detroit at New York Chicago at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia.
Philadelphia defeats Chicago 21 to 6 in a decisive game ending a lengthy slump. Key players include Creacren, Diankenahine Leverette, Castner, Proctor, Schalk for Philadelphia and Graham, Naylor, Rommel, Perkins for Chicago as the series result stands three of four in favor of Philadelphia.
Washington defeats Cleveland 2 to 1 to even the series as Coveleskie Smith and O Neill defend for Cleveland while Rue drives in runs. In New York Detroit beats the Yankees 11 to 3 with strong pitching from Hoyt and Mays and big hitting by Detroit.
New York, 2 Aug. Golf critics once predicted Bobby Jones would win the United States amateur after his Open victory. Jess W. Sweetser, holder of the amateur title, scores 68 in the Western Amateur at Cleveland signaling a comeback. If Sweetser is in form at Flossmoor, Jones may lose the amateur crown to the Georgia rival in match play.
Zeno Shimizu, captain of the Japanese tennis team, beat John B. Hawkes of Australia in four sets 6-4 3-6 2-6 6-1 6-4 to win the American zone Davis Cup final. Japan's Masanosuke Fukuda lost to John Anderson in straight sets, as Anderson's speed and solid serves dominated early.
J Wheeler Barger Montana State college debate and oratory coach and English professor returns from Manhattan Kansas with a master of science degree from Kansas State Agricultural College He outlines ambitious plans for debaters and orators at the state college Barger spent five years at Kansas State including two as assistant debate coach and fellowship head He previously studied in Denver and contributed to a study of industrial democracy and employer representation in Colorado While in college he won two firsts and two seconds in intercollegiate oratorical contests
The Dillon Rotary Club hosted a dinner for male students and faculty at the normal college to spur higher male attendance amid plans for an $85,000 gym. Updates include new assignments at the American Express office, Playhouse postponements, and various local travel and business visits among residents and nearby towns.
DEER LODGE Aug 9 stores close as citizens pause amid the memory of the late President Harding. Services at Ri alto theater 11 o'clock feature hymns psalm reading prayers and oration with Rev Attwood and Father Delane among speakers. Kiwanis and local residents participate in community observances.
A Saturday night celebration at 2836 Banks avenue marked by card games, prizes for both ladies and men, a lavish supper and dancing. Attendees included H C Bartwell, L T Nelson, E Lowry, and others. Local news notes mention visitors to Yellowstone park, birthdays, club meetings, and memorial services for President Harding.
Fish living near the ocean surface cannot survive deep water due to the high pressure. In Cullompton England a curious water supply fed by springs runs through the town into basins at frequent intervals in every street for purposes other than drinking.
Anacondans jump to early lead against the Black Specs, scoring eight runs on nine hits while Carruthers struggles early. Bluejacket settles, but Anodes pull away with three runs in the third and hold on as Specs rally briefly in the fourth and seventh. Swanson added to Anaconda roster. game notes detail errors, steals, and fielding miscues amid a crowd of about 3,500.
Indianapolis August 9 Luis Firpo heavy weight contender left for New York to train for his upcoming fight with Charley Weinert in Philadelphia next Monday. After Weinert he will return for the Downey bout in Indianapolis on August 17, the last tune up before the Dempsey title match September 14.
The cost bill of Amy Madden and others in their suit against the Manning-Wyman company has been filed. The amount is $515.
F H Sarles the receiver in the Sickelsteel against Haltoney case petitions the court for authority to sell Mrs Haltoney's leasehold in the Oxford block. He says the lease cannot be made to pay and asks permission to proceed with the sale.
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