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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1920
Page
7
Brooklyn defeated St Louis 7 to 2 in the first game with strong hitting while Schupp shut them down. in the second game Mamaux held the locals to two hits as Brooklyn lost 8 to 0. Batteries Cadore Miljus Krueger Schupp Clemons in the first game. Batteries Mamaux Miller Elliott Haines Kime Clemons in the second game.
Boston defeated Cincinnati 3-1 in a seventh inning rally that used two singles a double and a walk to break the game open. Daubert doubled and scored in the fourth for Cincinnati, but the Reds avoided a shutout. McQuillan Gowdy Ruether and Wingo were the battery pairs.
Philadelphia won from Pittsburg today 4 to 1 as Rixey pitched airtight ball with men on bases. Paulette and Wrightstone provided timely hits and bold base running to secure the win. Battteries were Rixey Witherow Carlson Schmidt for Pittsburg.
Chicago edged New York 3 to 2 after a thirteenth inning rally. Twombley singled, Hollacher sacrificed, Terry grounded out, and an intentional pass to Robertson set up the deciding hit. Batterees were Barnes and Smith for New York with Snyder, Alexander and Killefer behind Chicago.
In a telephone report from Tia Juana Johnson offered to surrender to federal authorities if allowed immediate Chicago transfer and no handcuffing. Special agent W P Hall said no bargain would be made. U S Marshal C T Walton said crossing the border would still be treated as a prisoner.
In a rain shortened frame at Toledo the American Association game featured St. Paul up 5 to 4 at five innings, Columbus 5, Minneapolis 2, Louisville 16, Milwaukee 9, Indianapolis 10, Kansas City 4.
Twenty three top U S swimmers including Hawaii stars compete in Chicago over tomorrow and Sunday for spots on the American team bound for the Olympic games.
New York defeats Detroit 9 to 5 with Ruth hitting his 25th homer into the upper right field stands. Oldham Ainsmith Quinn-Hannah batteries note the Tigers struggle as New York bats come alive. Chicago tops Philadelphia 5 to 4 after Welch and Perkins homers. Williams steadies Phillies.
Cleveland defeated Washington 8 to 4 as the visitors exploded for all their runs in the seventh and eighth innings. Washington’s defense faltered behind Zachary, sending Speaker to the bench with a leg injury in the seventh. Final lines show Cleveland 8 runs on 12 hits and 1 error, Washington 4 runs on 13 hits and 1 error. Batteries Caldwell Niehaus Bagby ONeill Zachary Gharrity.
Boston wins 2 1 over St Louis as Bush leads with strong pitching aided by Gedeon Scott and McNally in a marked fielding effort. Batteries Davis Severeid Bush Walters. Score 000 001 000 to 1 9 9 BOSCHE kislees 000 000 20x 26.
New York July 9 Work nears completion on Resolute at a Brooklyn dry dock with launch anticipated tomorrow and a sail area measurement to follow once afloat Nat Herreshoff will inspect Resolute as Shamrock IV finishes and is launched Monday Each yacht will head to Sandy Hook for tuning and the first race slated July 15 after under bodies are scraped polished and painted
Teams from Columbia gardens and the Clark playgrounds met on Clark’s diamond yesterday afternoon with Clark winning 21 to 18. The Clarks’ lineup included Culver catcher Evan Nevin pitcher Buster Herzog first base Eddie McGrady second Tom Penalund third Elore Nevin short Eddie Tracey right field Bill Benson center George Gilboy left Jack Walsh Jack O’Brien. Gardens lineup featured Albert Corey catcher Tony Shutey pitcher Henry Luoma first base Walter Copayne second Walter Lubich third George Deschler short Louis Williams right field Harvey Connole center field Oscar Hunaken left Ed Kronwall umpire Miss Greenough scorer.
William M. Johnston of California defeated French champion Andre Gobert and William T. Tilden of Philadelphia beat William H. Laurentz of France in the first Davis elimination singles here. Out of seven sets, the Americans dropped only one, signaling strong early form for the visitors.
The Hub Tigers defeated Grant 10 to 6 yesterday. Slater and Sullivan led as catcher and pitcher, with Ferns at second base, Heaney at shortstop, Stanton at third, and Fox, Shea, and Kelly in the field.
Peter Schneider was fined $25 by Justice of the Peace Ray Anderson for taking more water than entitled from a party ditch near his ranch eight miles north of Billings. A. R. Davis, ditch rider, filed the complaint.
Lumber dealers cut prices nationwide by 10 to 20 percent to stabilize markets and spur building. In Kansas City a 10 percent reduction affected all yards, with Southern pine at 55 dollars per thousand and common shingles at 7 dollars per thousand. Pine lathing fell to 10 dollars per thousand after a month’s decline.
The Ohio stakes worth 5000 dollars for 2.08 trotters go to Peter Coley driven by Charles Valentine of Columbus after three closely contested heats. E Colorado and Peter June place second and third. Brusiloff disappoints backers. Alta Donovan wins the 2 14 class trot? and Walnut Frisco captures 2 18 class trot. Ethel Chimes takes the 2 14 class pacing with James Albert second.
Rudy Kallio of the Portland Beavers recalls Cobb's uncanny hitting even in slumps. He notes Cobb beats out bunts and infield hits when others would fail, making him a perpetual leader at the plate. A vivid anecdote shows Cobb stealing third on a dirt slide as Stansbury reacts with disbelief.
London July 9 The palace steward ordered rooms for foreign sovereigns at Buckingham Palace. A messenger from the Italian court delivered a confidential note to King George. With no planned visit by Victor Emmanuel III, speculation grows that the Italian monarch may seek refuge. The recently arranged suite was previously used by President and Mrs Wilson.
Railroads in Silver Bow county will promptly improve crossings after a county request. Residents along the Butte west area have complained about missing planks between rails. A detour road between Butte and Silver Bow serves travelers and farmers during highway construction.
Billings attorney Harry L. Wilson announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in the August 24 primary. Wilson, who ran for the office in 1912, is seeking a return to state leadership.
A three day shoot at the Rocky Mountain Rifle club near Rocker will select 18 shooters to represent the state at the national NRA matches in Camp Perry Ohio next month. Local clubs send riflemen as wind and gauges tested, with early contests and praise for the new pits and range. Col D Gay Stivers State Capt Roy Tisdale and Exec Hans Holmes lauded for arranging the event.
S Battle of Vancouver was elected president of the Pacific Northwest Gulf association at the Oregon association meeting. Dr. Bert Minor of Portland named vice president and John H. Draker of Seattle secretary. Committee to decide 1920 tournament site includes Swalwell and Davis, with Portland favored and Victoria close. A move to discard 18 hole matches in championship events for 36 hole matches received support and committees were named to draft the revision and handicapping system.
Portland reporter notes mystery around banker Fred L. Braley of Barrett Oregon who vanished nearly two years ago. A cache of valuables was found in MacLeay park near the city, with police making little progress. Salt Lake City broker B G Hite investigates Braley’s mining affairs and seeks a copy of Braley’s will found among trench glass to clarify the estate’s disposition.
American tennis players praised in England yet criticized for objecting to the defending champion's idle stance before the final. The 128-entry World Championship saw Tilden face Patterson as the challenger while English experts split on the prefinal format. American fans also weigh in on racial, boxing, cricket, and track notes, with Mines league games drawing big crowds and O Rourke starring for the Toronto Nationals.
English authorities led by Herbert Bourke back the title holder in continuous play. Australians and South Africans support this stance. Patterson advocates full active competition as fairer, echoed strongly by his ally Randolph Lycett who is even more emphatic.
Bourke points out that the champion faces no risk of overwork while avoiding a single game stopper. Even top players have a foe who can defeat them, shaping up as their stumbling block. Johnston met such a challenge when Parke defeated him.
The champion studies the remaining eight rivals to anticipate three potential matches with each challenger. Rourke notes this gives the title defender a sizable edge. English observers say entrants should avoid public critique if they disagree with the conditions.
Montana trap and rifle shooters from Portland Fargo and Denver converge for a four day state tournament beginning today in Kalispell. Festivities on Flathead Lake add appeal while over 100 experts have entered ensuring strong competition.
Kalispell’s long standing rod and gun club highlights its skilled marksmen including Stoop Gayhart Stedman the Houston brothers and six other proficient shooters. The group emphasizes competition as part of strong Kalispell hospitality.
Kalispell touts one of the nation’s finest trapshooting ranges with a history of site changes from Buffalo hill to the hilltop. A clay pigeon now stands against the northern sky, signaling a likely satisfying visit for tournament visitors.
Jimmy De Forrest, once quiet, now loudly protests across newspapers nationwide over a report that he used a specially prepared tape on Jack Dempsey's hands. The tape reportedly hardened when gloves were applied, prompting calls for inquiry and fairness.
Leo Benz and Mrs. Mamie Tallon were arrested on West Mercury street on Fred J. Tallon’s complaint. They were arraigned in police court yesterday. Mr. Tallon accused Mrs. Tallon of vagrancy. Judge Wilkinson dismissed Mrs. Tallon and told Mr. Tallon the responsibility lay with him for his wife’s behavior. Benz was fined $25.
Wheat receipts reach 171 cars versus 84 last year. Cash prices posted for No 1 Northern at 2 dollars. Corn No 3 yellow around 3.53. Oats No 8 white at 9. Barley near 1.25. Rye 2.18 to 3.20. Flax No 3 around 61 to 66 cents. Shipments listed at 54 420 barrels with Bran at 49 dollars.
Colorado-Pittsmont overwhelmed North Butte 13 to 0 at the Clark playground in Mines league action. Woolcock pitched for the losers while Bien and Dietz held North Butte to weak hitting. Halloran hit a home run and McMillen and Robertson added strong drives as Colorado-Pittsmont dominated.
Salt Lake defeated Los Angeles 11 to 5 while Sacramento fell 3 to 3 San Francisco. Oakland lost to Seattle 4 to 1 and Portland edged Vernon 3 to 1 in the coast league rundown.
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