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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1924
Page
6
Got to Hand It to Old Walt Johnson, He Was Main Reason for Yanks' Latest Loss to Senators, Says Ruth. Anaconda and A. C. M. clash in a hot baseball tilt at Clark's, with Rube Lewis winning for Anodes as Thornton falters in a 6 to 5 decision.
Dick Munson former Pitts left fielder and slugger will leave for Seattle Monday to assume duties as basketball and baseball coach at Ballard High School. Knee injury lingered during recent season but he remains a notable former University of Washington basketball star and Seattle high school alum.
The Salt Lake Pacific Coast League club arrives in Los Angeles to play here, with J. H. Mt of the Angeles steering the team as they debut a new bat constructed in Los Angeles for the tonight game against Long Beach.
Earl Tucker led the night with three sharp singles and a perfect four at bats while Emmanuel drove in three runs for his team. Goleman Baker Lang and McGeehan made key plays in the field as both sides traded infield outs and multiple grounders. Thornton worked five innings as McGeehan and Taylor contributed fine defensive plays to secure the win.
Bozeman August 29. Coach G Ott Romney invites incoming freshmen to report for training with the varsity on Sept 15. A large experienced freshman squad is expected, with several standout Montana high school stars. The line should gain weight, and a full schedule is being prepared featuring a two game series with Montana State Normal. A separate freshman team will have its own uniforms and quarters in the new gym with coach L A Dyche, last year’s trainer, assisting. Dyche is a Colorado letterman and UC coaching student this summer.
Former Mines league pitcher Frank Juney, serving as president of the Anode club, has joined the San Francisco Seals. He relieved Mitchell in a 3 to 1 loss to Salt Lake. Juney left Anaconda earlier this year after two seasons with the Angdes and helped the Willows club win the Sacramento Valley pennant.
Hap Collard star pitcher of Mines, formerly with Clarks, won 1 to 0 for Au gusta in the South Atlantic league last week. He allowed four hits and held Ashville to a lone run.
Quintin Romero-Rojas, a Chilean heavyweight, turned a tough bout into a stoppage victory by KO against Jack Sharkey aboard a United States Navy bout, claiming pride for the force as of August 29.
The Associated Press notes Columbus beat Indianapolis 5 to 6, Toledo 9, Louisville and no other teams played in the American Association games.
Washington defeats New York 6 1 to extend its lead in the American League. Goslin drives in three runs with a homer and two singles while Johnson exits after injuring his right hand but not before a strong pitching performance. Ruth and Meusel struggle as Washington blocks multiple threats.
Butte Legionnaires announce a 12 round bout between Dixie Lahood and Georgie Marks of California on September 15 at the Broadway theater. Marks, praised after recent New York success and having boxed Pancho Villa, is described as a tough challenger. Lahood remains in trim and will begin active training for the bout.
Dazzy Vance struck out eight Giants to push his season total to 203, leading Brooklyn to a 3 to 1 victory over New York. It was his eleventh straight win this year, giving him 23 victories against four defeats. Morrison earned the win, Meadows took the loss, and Stolen bases went to Critz Moore and Carey.
Harry Wills the negro heavyweight trains for a September 11 elimination bout with Luis Firpo to earn a shot at Jack Dempsey. His wife, nine years married, stays close during training at a Peconic bay camp. They are described as a pair of kids by sparring partners, with their bull pup Champ nearby.
The qualifying rounds for the L. C. Evans golf trophy will be played at Butte Country Club today and Sunday. It is a handicap event with 16 players set to qualify. There is strong interest and a large crowd expected to watch the entrants.
Sumatra driven by Ben White won the Sunny Day $2,000 stake for 2 year olds at Readville in two straight heats. Sam Williams with Walter Cox's mount placed second in both heats. Norman Tallman piloted Princess Peter to third. Sumatra’s fastest time was 2.07 in the first heat.
Babe Ruth lauds Walter Johnson after Washington defeats New York as Goose Goslin shines with a double, a homer, and a single. Ruth predicts the Yankees will rebound with Hoyt and Mogridge facing off in the next two games.
Earl Smith, catcher for the Pittsburg Nationals, will miss the rest of the season after an X ray showed a dislocated finger from a foul tip in the game with Philadelphia. Smith had joined the Pirates to bolster their drive for the pennant and was among the team's best hitters for the final push.
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