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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1926
Page
8
veteran of many b battles outpoints intS Landy as Clarks run wild in the sixth to seize the lead and clinch the win for Glynn and the Montana Power teammates. pitchers Glynn and Excalier misplayed fielding and base running produce wild plays and odd outs.
New York endorses the Dempsey Tunney fight but the lightweights are granted two rounds credit for earlier showings. Reports detail a tense game with hits by Cloninger and Menges, Glynn’s wild pitching, and Parker scoring on a miscue as the Powers gain a lead before late struggles. The event is framed with boxing in the backdrop of a busy sports day.
National League results show Philadelphia defeating Chicago with rain affecting play as New York loses to Detroit. American League notes Washington beating New York two to six, while Cleveland edges Philadelphia. American Association and Pacific Coast results include Topeka overwhelming St Paul and Milwaukee defeating Indianapolis. Oakland and Sacramento blowouts highlight the West Coast schedule.
In Washington on August 12 Hintrer of the Senators informed President Johnson that he was suspended indefinitely following the first game of yesterday's doubleheader with the Yankees after a dispute with umpire Brick Owens. The incident occurred during the game, causing no reported immediate result for the line of play.
Dempsey Mullins heated exchange sparked a special session of the state athletic commission as promoters pushed for a title bid. Tangled talks over Tunney license and a $50,000 withdrawal offer dominated proceedings while Dempsey prepared at Saratoga Springs. injunction actions moved in Indianapolis to block the bout.
The Weasels clinched the Gardens league championship by routing the Bumps 18 to 1 in four innings at Umbla Gardens. Highlights included a double play from Benjamin to McCullough and a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch by Wilson for the Bumps. Other notable games that day featured the Buicks beating the Rungler Cube, the Yanks defeating the Hubs 11 to 3, and the Belmonts no-hitting Hebgens in a 10-9 victory amid a five-inning, hour-long slate. Walkerville routed the Pirates 42 to 10 after a rough first inning for the Pirates.
Joe Sudenberg and Gene Tunney loom in a hissed feud as Dempsey reflects on his hardest battles. He cites Firpo and a two fight split with Joe Ludenberg as brutal tests, noting his broken nose and long layoff before a potential comeback with Tunney.
Postponed contests across the Mines league were outlined yesterday with new dates for women teams. Officials listed the affected games including a Sunday makeup at Clark Park and a Wednesday reschedule, noting the same teams from the rained out Monday will play next week.
Boston opens home schedule by losing twice to Philadelphia and a rain shortened game. Beal and Murray allowed runs as Simmons hit safely for Boston while Wiltse and Wingfield combined on the mound for Philadelphia.
A golf event of unusual interest at Butte Country Club features mixed foursomes handicap format next Sunday. Ladies choose partners, no husbands allowed, pairings due by Saturday. Finals targeted by Aug 20. Five-eighths of handicaps apply. trophies donated by Symons and Hennessey’s.
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