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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
12
After a week’s rest Anaconda easily defeats Condors by a large margin at their home camp. Good Friends showcase strong offense and solid defense, building a commanding lead early and maintaining it through the final whistle.
Oldhaber delivered a standout mound effort for Cedar in a six inning stint, fending off the Goodfriend hitters as Donovan turned a spectacular one handed putout. Kyle and Wilson starred in a double steal and Brent misplayed a throw, letting Bowers score amid a tense sixth inning in a Cedar victory.
News of American victories spurs recruiting efforts as Cattlefields of France boost morale and local boards classify registrants. Wives of married registrants push to secure living for families while husbands serve, with boards noting willingness to adjust classifications and place men into service.
Superintendent John Healen at the state fish hatchery ships 20 000 grayling fry to Missoula for planting in the Bitter Root river. The project, once dismissed as unworkable, is now practical with thousands of fry shipped and plans to load eastern brook and native trout at Somers for streams in the Bitter Root valley.
The report notes a boxing bout setup with mentions of contenders Ortega and Sampson, implying a middleweight matchup in Butte with July 27 presented as a fight date amid rumors and promotional interest. It references regional boxing chatter and uncertainty about contenders and results.
From Scottfield Til to Helleville cadet Tisdale Kennedy writes of flying again after layoff due to heat. He notes two weeks since his ship cross country and plans solo trips if O K L is free. He recalls a fatal instructor incident and a broken nose, mentions field assignments and a Fourth of July auto ride with peers, and praises cadet life and welcome receptions as the white hatband signals.
Fragmentary reminiscence shows a trainee praising spins as thrilling and practical while dismissing danger to wings as coming from wind pressure. The text shifts to a formal obituary of Peter F Rankin and a stray line about Washington replacing its mates with colored women in a likely unrelated draft.
Announcement for probate of the will of Anders G Backlund and for issuance of letters testamentary to Selma T Backlund. Also notices voters may register for the ensuing election by appearing before the county clerk at the courthouse in Anaconda. Appointment set for July 29, 1918 at 9 30 a.m. in Deer Lodge County Montana.
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