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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1919
Page
11
New York defeats Boston 7 to 6 as Kaufts homer in the fifth proves the difference. Barnes strong in the ninth backs NY with good support. Batteries: Nehr and Wilson for Boston, Barnes and Gonzales for New York.
In Everett Washington a former light weight prize fighter named Anderson was badly injured when a shipyard worker turned on a compressed air hose inches from his body. The air tore flesh and doctors said recovery seemed unlikely. The worker, H Martin, admitted the act as a prank, noting Anderson once fought in the ring and was knocked out by Leach Cross.
Javelin record holder Christopher Sheedy, town and state leader, attended a Society meeting in Butte after setting a 162 feet 40 inch mark in Montana. He completed dentistry studies at Iowa State and has Montana practice admission. Earlier, at Missoula, his college ties were noted. baseball infielder Pinelli was sold to the New York club but will not report to the majors this season.
A sport column debates if Joe Siminich, a rising fighter, or Johnny Tileman, a boxer, has the better chance in an Aug. 6 Butte match. It recalls Terry McGovern’s legendary fighting style and a full account of Terry Erne vs. McGovern, then argues that popularity of rough, hard-hitting fighting persists despite calls for science.
Kenneth Simmons defeated Dr. Alfred Karsted in straight sets 6 1, 6 1, 6 2 to claim the city tennis championship and the Butter Tennis club trophy for the third consecutive year. The state tournament moves to Helena August 4 marking the first Helena hosting since 1908, with entrants from Billings, Great Falls, Winnett, and Helena as preparation continues at Columbia Gardens and other sites.
Vincent Richards of Yonkers New York a 16 year old sensation meets William Johnston of San Francisco in the Northwestern men s singles at Deephaven courts tomorrow afternoon. Richards is noted for his stiff defense and strong volley. In Norfolk David Robinson former New York Nationals outfielder announced signing a contract with Chicago. He had refused to play with New York for two seasons and Chicago sent Pitcher Douglas in exchange.
Helena All Stars scheduled to play the Butte team Sunday afternoon at Columbia. They previously met in Helena with a close Helena victory. Al Fisher likely to pitch for Butte as patriotic crowd supports local players amid cross regional tensions and ongoing tours.
Cleveland July 24 James increased his lead to four strokes in the Western Open Championship. Par 70 today, he added to his 1" champion 143 with a 72 due to trouble. Fred Mead of Washington, D C stood two strokes back with 74, while Rob McDonald of Chicago shared fourth at 148 with Otto Hackbarth of Cincinnati.
Ruth hit a decisive eighth inning home run after an earlier single to fuel Boston's 4 3 victory over New York. It was Ruth's fifteenth homer of the season as Shawkey and Hannah matched Pennock and Schang in a tense batteries duel.
The Buffalo Express questions the constitutional basis for banning ownership of liquor bought before July 1. It argues the prohibition amendment targets manufacture and sale, not mere ownership, and warns using war powers for a temporary wartime measure would strain legal limits as the war ends but prohibition remains.
St Paul and Minneapolis standings show club positions with Kansas City noted in the table. The fragment records a sports league snapshot, highlighting team names and current placement within the standings.
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