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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1919
Page
7
Ortego dominates Bartfield in a fast boxing bout as crowds cheer the heavyweight style clash. Early rounds see relentless exchanges, Bartfield sheltering on the ropes, while Ortego presses with jabs and uppercuts. Ortega edges ahead with controlled power, drawing blood and advancing to a clear lead by the later rounds.
Toledo July 3 Wil lard and Dempsey voiced confidence for the bout tomorrow. Willard pledged peak conditioning and defense of the title, while Dempsey promised the bold attack and victory, citing past knockouts and readiness to prove superiority. Also reports of Ortega and Bartfield exchanges and other regional sports results.
Joseph O Rourke of Silver Bow county says a price fight scheduled in Butte tonight must not be held as it would violate the law. Attorney General's office notes potential illegality in arranging the bout.
Arno Lundgren about 45 was struck and dragged by a car near the Bank Hotel early today. Onlookers cared for him as the driver sped away. Witnesses provided a car description to police and a search was underway. The incident followed reports of other events and a boxing match in Toledo.
Spokane officials announce that urban lines of the Spokane & Inland Empire Railway will be allowed to operate following a union meeting. D P Reid of the electrical workers' union cites the decision as the plan for tonight and directions. Johnny Noye of St Paul defeated Frank Sullivan in a professional bout in Cedar Rapids tonight.
Fourth of July committee hosts an open air snow display on East Granite street featuring the Willard-Dempsey fight at Toledo. Chairman John H. McIntosh will oversee an elaborate program to announce Standard bulletins to spectators. Arrangements ensure very fast bulletin service from Toledo as results come in.
Increased visitors for the Fourth prompted traffic checks with four tests and six drivers charged with improper parking while three were fined for speeding. Police shifts were reorganized to cover busy hours and city offices closed for workers to join a parade. Many employees cashed warrants and headed for a jolly day as fishing and license agents reported record license sales amid de facto catch limits.
Bozeman businessmen raise 20000 dollars to fund a wild west carnival tied to the state Elks convention August 12 13 and 14. The Butte lodge plans a large parade in full uniforms with most members marching while drum corps arrival is incomplete.
London reports via Berlin wireless that Ukrainian forces captured Odessa after a bloody fight. Bolshevik troops retreated from Laeonore and nearby areas as residents noted changed control near Twenty-first Street. Chester A. Arthur’s former residence on Twelfth Street is mentioned in passing.
The column profiles John Tosh a northern sports authority and recalls Battling Omego and Koldier Bartfield's classic Montana bout. It notes Ortega and Bartfield trading rounds with Ortega leading most rounds while Bartfield fires back. A free open air show on East Granite Street features four rounds for Toesimovich the Montana middleweight and previews the Dempsey Willard clash with analysis from Benny Leonard.
Pittsburg defeated Chicago 4 to 2 in a well played game as Cooper held the visitors to three hits for seven innings, but four hits and an error in the final two frames produced two runs. Batteries Douglass, Martin and Kulliter. Cooper and Schmidt.
Detroit avoided a sweep by defeating St Louis 3 to 1 as Ehmke limited the Cardinals to three hits. Detroit leveraged two hits, two walks, and a sacrifice to build a lead the home team could not overcome. Batteries: Ehmke and Atkinson. Koob and Severeth. Johnson Shines For New York While Johnson Struggles For Washington. Boston Beats Philadelphia 2 to 1 as Walker Forges Early Run Support. Naylor Struggles Early But Champs Split Series.
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