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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
13
In a dramatic finish Butte rallied in the ninth to score five runs and beat Vancouver 9 to 8 after Hood faltered late. Hendrix fanned eight but walked eight, while Johnson, Levin, Grover, and Hillyard contributed key hits as Butte pulled off a thrilling comeback at home.
Spokane and Tacoma game summary shows Tigers defeating the Indians as Bigbee delivers a timely three-base hit. Notable players include Leard Thompson Kilti lay and Sheely with multiple hits. Pitchers Ronner and Harstad worked, with six and seven walks respectively, in a 1 hour 46 minute contest.
Walter Cox claimed his first 1916 Grand Circuit victory guiding Mabel Trask in the Ohio trotting classic. St Frisco, driven by Frank Jones, set a heat record in the opening race. Ex-Pressive Lou won the unfinished 2:05 pace, and Bondaline upset in 2:09 pace paying $188.79. Gilbert Paich led 2:15 pace, while Billy Durfee Esperanza captured the 2:11 trot after a comeback from losses.
Pittsburgh takes both games in fourteen innings with a 1 0 loss and a 2 1 win. Key moments include Carey’s early RBI in the opener, O’Mara error, and Hineyman sacrifice fly. In the second, Brooklyn ties the ninth on Johnston, O’Mara, Wheat, Schultz provides the deciding run on a single.
Conor Jose Acosta the Cuban sensation will pitch this afternoon for Vancouver. He is a 5 feet 4 inch right hander and the league’s top drawing card, likely to yield three or four runs. Acosta has been the Beaver pitching mainstay, often working two or three times weekly. He stole bases three times yesterday as Hendrix’s throws to catcher missed him. Grover robbed Havana of hits, and Pittman’s slowness in the box stood out. Rippert and Hillyard made two tough plays to limit Acosta, while Howell's ejection for impersonating umpiring troubles drew attention in Great Falls. Johnson’s double aided a double steal with Levin. Attendance at Natatorium Park rose about 30 percent as Indians patrons increased. Hendrix pitched strong except for a seventh-inning blowup, and Beavers benefited from Stowday and Smith’s steady spark in St. Louis versus New York.
The New York Americans faced a bad omen as outfielder High suffered a left ankle wrench in the second game against St Louis. He is likely to be sidelined for several days, prolonging the string of misfortune surrounding the club this past week.
Chicago dispatch notes that both the New York and Chicago National League clubs aim to add a shortstop, with William Wortman set to join the Cubs. Wortman arrival expected tomorrow to reinforce the Cubs lineup as they pursue top defensive talent amid other league moves. The Copper City club of Anaconda also announced readiness to accept manager Driscoll’s challenges, listing Opray as manager and a roster featuring McNamara at shortstop and Tucker at first base among others. Local league scores from American Association and Coast League games are also recorded.
Bob Roth, young outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, brings constant energy to the field. His alert, gingerly style keeps the Indians competitive near the top of the American League standings.
Grantland Rice reflects on the day’s battles in baseball and boxing, praising effort over outcomes. The piece highlights Levinsky versus Dillon, Meyers praising Robertson, and Connie Mack’s managerial choices while Brooklyn interests push for Reds trades.
Baseball news notes list multiple match results with the Yankees beating St. Louis and Detroit, detailing key plays, batters, and pitching lines across games on July 19. Also mentions Indians and Phillies wins with varied scoring and pitcher details.
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