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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1924
Page
7
Washington defeated St Louis 12 to 7 in the second game after a 3 to 0 loss in the first. Severeid was banished for disputing a call in the second game while Davis and Zachary squared off in a pitching duel.
St Louis July 17 Jess Haines Cardinals pitched a no hitter in a 5 0 win over the Boston Braves before 15009 in a tuberculosis society benefit It was the first Cardinal no hitter since 1887 and likely the first in the majors this season Haines struck out five walked three Two Braves died on base and one more expired on second after two walks in the sixth The Cardinals received strong support from their defense.
In Philadelphia on July 17 the Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5 to 1. Hollis Thurston earned his ninth consecutive win, with key hits from Crouse and Hooper giving the Sox the lead they never relinquished.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention divisions and matchups like Bee and Others not scheduled. The readable text hints at an athletics or league alignment and possible results 4-2 and 2-4 in unspecified games.
By United Press CHIC July 17 Cliff Heathcote's steal home in the ninth inning today broke Chicago's six game losing streak.
Jane Haines of the Agneatat Press reports Boston Braves were shut out with a no hit no run game, the sixty fourth in the National League since its founding. The perfect game tag does not apply as two batters reached bases, though no one scored. Haines benefited from flawless fielding but issued three walks, ending the famed start with a rare league record in 1924.
Yale varsity crew swept to the international rowing championship, finishing three and a half lengths ahead of the Indian crew as Italy and Great Britain trailed. Kelly and Costello won a double sculls title, defending their four-year crown.
Jockey Club receives entries for the Latonia mile and a quarter race led by Lad kin and other stars. Black Gold Zey Ordnanes and iardh are among contenders while crack fench is highlighted as a featured thoroughbred. Canaries are noted for long domestication in Western Europe and the United States.
Articles of agreement signed for a 12 round no decision fight between Mickey Walker and Benny Leonard at Boyle's Thirty Acres Jersey City. Promoter Tex Rickard confirms Walker will defend the welterweight title with a 147 pound limit and the winner to face Dave Shade in a future title bout.
Coast League results show teams facing batteries and pitchers. Players Dell Williams O’Neill McCabe Coombe and others contribute for Los Angeles with notable performances by Murchio Baker Crandall and Jenkins in separate matchups.
The New York Athletic Commission suggested Shade as the likeliest welterweight challenger for Walker in the 147 pound title. George K E Brower, chairman, refused to comment on the signing but said he would request Richard to provide a copy of the articles of agreement for review at a special session tomorrow.
After day five in Lestourelles France the United States tops Olympic swimming with 66 points to Australia 26. American divers White Desjardines Pinkaton share 19 points from the springboard events, while Skelton Kirschbaum add 14 in the 700 meters breast stroke final.
The United States extended its Olympic boxing success with four straight wins. Mello of Lowell defeated Christensen of Norway in the welterweight division, two additional U S boxers earned stoppages, including Herty stopping Eritmanski, and Bogotal defeated a British contender in the light welterweight bout. Rockwell of New York won a clever lightweight battle over Graham of Canada.
Vincent Richards and Helen Wille advanced to the semifinals of the Olympic tennis championships in Paris. Wille defeated Molla Mallory 6-3 6-3 after Richards outlasted Lacoste in five sets 5-7 4-6 1-6 6-2 6-3, a standout match at Colombes.
A compact table, possibly foldable and light enough to fit in a bag, has been perfected using a top built from narrow wood strips reminiscent of roll-top desk materials. The design emphasizes portability without sacrificing stability.
Joe Simonich of Butte scored a decisive victory over Young Dudley on the coast in Oakland Wednesday night. He spoke with his wife by long distance and said he will meet Dave Shade in Los Angeles next Tuesday. Shade is viewed as Mickey Walker's chief rival and will face the Walker Leonard winner next month.
Benny Leonard the world light weight champion and Mickey Walker the world welterweight champion signed for a 147 pound title bout on August 21 at Boyle's Thirty Acres Jersey City. The fight will feature Leonard vs Walker with the title at stake and both champions agreed to meet Dave Ghade if victorious. Articles signed in Tex Rickard’s office under warning conditions and New Jersey boxing commission already sanctioned.
In London the king's cup air race of 1000 miles around Great Britain and Scotland will allow sea planes as well as airplanes this year. The route will be flown in one day instead of two and will start on the south coast with land and water airdromes at each stop.
A fragment from a London Humor piece shows a musician lamenting his status. He jokes that gaining rights would let him ride in his own carriage as before, while a skeptic notes his mother would not push him now.
Steve Chekaluk and the A C M slingers defeated Clarks 7 to 2 after a night of explosions and late inning drama. Clarks led 2 1 in the seventh before Chekaluk shut them down and A C M answered with a four run rally highlighted by Henrys homer and Keeleys big hit. Bowers allowed eight strikeouts in a strong pitching performance and kept Clarks from threatening after the early rallies fading late.
South African mine owners report increasing global demand for diamonds. They note higher orders from jewelry firms and retailers and expect continued growth as markets expand in Asia and Europe. Prices remain firm despite broader commodity fluctuations.
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