Cincinnati Reds Take Early Lead In Baseball Action
In Philadelphia on July 12 Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 7 to 0 to claim undisputed first place as New York was shut out by Pittsburgh. St. Louis beat Brooklyn 10 to 5 behind Doak and Tuero saving the game. Boston topped Chicago 4 to 1 with Rudolph strong in late innings. Pittsburg opened series with New York, winning 6 to 1 behind a steady pitching effort.
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Missoula Player McKain Signs with Pirates
Missoula July 12 Neil D McKain baseman of the University of Montana baseball club and leading hitter in the Missoula city league signed for the Pittsburgh National League club today He will join the Pirates at the opening of training next spring The 19 year old star athlete has played basketball in the state varsity and baseball locally his versatility making him a standout in the city league He bats and throws right handed and stands nearly six feet tall
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University of Montana Baseball Club
Pittsburg
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Technical dispute over finish of Dempsey Willard bout
Toledo July 12 report details a public dispute between Oliver Pecord and referee W Warren Barbour over the finish of the Willard Dempsey championship fight on July 4. Pecord says records show fourth round end, while Barbour claims fourth round bell sounded earlier and the towel was not yet raised.
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Ally
Associated Press News
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Rickard
Biddle
Willard
Big Jess
Vatchell Brothers Pleased With Fight
A Milwaukee boxing audience reacted positively to a Dempsey inspired bout as Vatchell Brothers praised the effort in Toledo. In a letter to D A McLean, Billy Mitchell, manager of Vatchell and Ritchie, sent regards to Gate fans and noted a third round knockout critique. Pinkie Vatchell, visiting Butte with his brother, expressed plans to return and box Ingle.
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That Little Game At The Drugstore
A fragment shows a conversation where one person asks to go to the movies and is told they are too tired and want to bed early. The text hints at fatigue and a preference for rest over a night out. No clear date or location provided.
Boxing gossip hints at epic Labor Day double header in Butte
The column speculates on O Dowd Ortega and Sinich Malone 12 round showdowns for World War II era fans. Willard and Pecord may avoid decisions, while Chicago White Sox shine and Reds defeat Boston. A health note urges daily walks and exercise, citing Willard and Sullivan as examples. a fatal baseball accident in Casmalia is reported and Georgia's 1838 liquor law is noted.
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Bigbutte Mountain
Montana boxing law would replace state with county commissions
A proposed Montana boxing measure creates county athletic commissions within each county to regulate boxing sparring and wrestling exhibitions. It outlines appointment by district judge upon petition of taxpayers, nonpayment penalties for fake bouts, licensing rules including a $5 000 bond, a 50 percent tax on gross receipts to fund a veterans home, and a six month after offense ban followed by lifetime disqualification on a second offense.
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Tech Ticense
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Moyo
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Pakin
Montana World War Soldiers Home Bond and Athletic Regulation
Provisions authorize a returned and disabled soldiers home funded by state money if created, with funds held by the state treasurer until establishment or transferred to the state school fund if not by Jan 1, 1928. It also sets bond requirements for boxing and wrestling licenses, inspection duties, tax penalties, and a statewide vote on the act to fund the home and regulate athletics.
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Montana
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Sherein
Ruth's Home Run Ties Old Record in Chicago Game
Ruth of Boston tied the American League single season home run record with his eleventh round-tripper, as Boston defeated Chicago 12 to 4. It was Ruth's first Chicago homer since entering the league, part of Boston's 17 hits for 28 bases.
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Lynn
Standings Sketch From Early Baseball Leagues
In St Paul the American Association shows St Paul 5 Milwaukee 4 in the first game while Minneapolis leads Kansas City and Louisville 3 to 1 Indianapolis defeats Toledo 5 1 Columbus trails, Sacramento 1 Vernong Salt Lake 1 and San Bran noted in Coast League listings with unclear figures.
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