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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1920
Page
8
The column previews upcoming bouts led by Bob Johnson, a new heavy weight prospect, and details Dempsey's New York training setup with a paid public exhibition plan. It also comments on Yankees 20 White Sox 5, signings of rookies, Canadian Olympic tryouts, and golfer Harry Vardon sidelined by a sprained thumb from a ship pillow fight.
New York defeated Boston 8 to 2 as Babe Ruth hit his thirty-fifth homer of the season. Lefty Hoyt allowed six hits in the fifth inning while Mays held the Red Sox to four hits. A triple play by McNally and Moc Innis highlighted New York’s defensive showing as Peckinpaugh’s baserunning and a McInnis relay helped retire Pipp at second.
Detroit blasted 22 hits, defeating St Louis 21 to 8. Pinelli mostly quiet, but Ainsmith led with two singles a double and a triple in five at bats. Breezewicz and others worked for St Louis while Shocker and Weisman shared pitching duties.
Cleveland defeated Chicago 7 to 2 as Coveleskie outpitched Williams with stronger support. Risberg and Weaver errors proved costly and many doubles arose from field crowd ground rules. Scores show Cleveland five runs in two innings while Chicago managed two. Batteries Williams Schalk Coveleskie O Neill.
Washington came from behind in the eighth to beat Philadelphia 4 to 3. Nay lor held Washington scoreless through seven innings before four hits, including a double, broke the game open. The Phillies outhit the Nationals but errors and late runs sealed the win.
Swede Whalen homered in both games leading Quartz Street Stars to a 7 6 and 10 5 wins over Virginia Street Cubs at North Washington street grounds. Eddie Lyons homered for Cubs in game two. Leahy Whalen and Gleason held mound duties for Quartz.
In Ostend on July 24 the Olympic polo match ended with Spain defeating the United States 13 to 3. The result adds a heavy loss for the American squad as the Spanish team dominated the gameplay throughout.
In early play, Paul 4 from Minneapolis facing Louisville 5-3 and Toledo 0-4. Kansas City 5-1 leads Milwaukee 0-2, Indianapolis 7-3 tops Columbus 6-1, with first 11 innings noted.
A leading race horse’s descendants influence the sport across nations. Fairy Gold’s family, including Man o War and Inchcape, has produced top performers in the United States England France and India. Man o War is viewed as America’s greatest, while Inchcape remains an unbeaten juvenile with vast promise. The family’s global reach underscores its enduring impact on Thoroughbred racing.
Fairy Gold foaled in England in 1896 with Bend Or and Dame Masham as parents. Her produce includes St Lucie and Golden Legend, with Dark Legend achieving Derby third in 1917 after a transfer to India. Major August Belmont bought Fairy Gold in 1908 for 18000 dollars and she bore Fair Play, a top colt of 1907 08, and the genesis of Man o War when bred to Mahubah. Friar Rock, by Rock Sand, triumphed in Suburban Belmont and Brooklyn and was later sold to California. Inchcape fetched 150000 dollars as a two year old. Friar Rock’s career remains notable though his first crop yielded fewer standout stars.
Fairy Gold, Kentucky 1919 progenitor of famed racehorses from Fair Play to Mans’ War, is celebrated for speed stamina and noble temper. The International Sporting Club boxing program, postponed earlier for New York commission setup, is slated for tonight at the First Regiment Armory in Newark New Jersey, with a program 48 listed.
Seattle hosts Salt Lake from September 18. Portland visits Sacramento on September 11 with Sacramento visiting Portland on September 7. Los Angeles welcomes Vernon on September 3 while Vernon visits Los Angeles on September 8. San Francisco plays Oakland on September 7 with Oakland visiting San Francisco on September 8.
Pittsburg pitcher Mitchell loses first game of the season as Whitted drives in the winning run with a eighth inning triple and Cutshaw scores on a single. The Pirates win 5 to 4 over Brooklyn after leading seven innings. Score details and batteries listed.
New York defeats Cincinnati 5 to 2 as Sallee is hit hard and Luque is pounded after entering in the sixth. Reds start strong against Toney in the first inning but fail to sustain the attack. Score: New York 5, Cincinnati 2. Batteries Toney and Snyder for the Giants Sallee, Luque and Wingo for the Reds.
Chicago bunched hits today and defeated Philadelphia five to two. S Alexander pitched well with two rough innings. Merkle stood out at the plate. Score by innings shows Philadelphia one hundred, zero zero, one zero zero, two seven two. Batteries Rixey Wheat for Philadelphia Alexander Killefer for Chicago.
New York July 25 Brooklyn Robins still lead the National League despite a midweek slump as Cincinnati faltered. Giants, Cubs, and St Louis chase Pittsburg. Boston drops, Philadelphia climbs from last. American League sees New York and Cleveland tense for first with Indians reclaiming top spot after beating Huggins. Speaker’s roster struggles with pitching while New York bats steadily. Chicago trails as three clubs contend for fourth.
A hard fought baseball game between Deer Lodge and Angdes ended 3 to 2 in favor of Deer Lodge. Sewell pitched well for Angdes, while Keltus held Deer Lodge to three hits. Clark and Illman produced key hits for Angdes, with Beaudette and Keltus contributing offensively for Deer Lodge. Possible rematch at Deer Lodge picnic on Aug 18 draws interest.
Three-base hits by Clark. Double plays by Keltus to Lodell to M Domitrovich. Olson threw a passed ball. Keltus hit Taylor with a pitch. Callan stole a base. Walks: Keltus 1 Sewell 1. Strikeouts: Keltus 6 Sewell 7. Hits: Keltus 3 in 9 innings Sewell 7 in 9. Left on base Deer Lodge 1 Anodes 7. Time 1 hour 40 minutes. Umpire Welty.
Ahgles fell to Deer Lodge yesterday while Knights of Columbus beat Philipsburg camp 9 to 60. Callan and McEachran led the navigator's battery with Townsend and Pearse for the pro diggers. About 25 Anaconda fans attended. In Deer Lodge Goodfriend's team beat Electricians 12 to 7 with Karas and Marko Domitrovich in the Goodfriend battery. No word yet on Office-Twin Bridges at Twin Bridges.
A Mines league game is set for tonight at Timber Butte grounds between Colorado Pittsmont and Timber Butte. Postponed yesterday due to Montana Power Dillon contest. Kickoff is at 6 30.
About two thousand Black Chicago residents gathered at the depot to greet Jack Johnson on his return from eight years abroad but he did not appear. Federal agents took Johnson from the train at Joliet and sent him to jail for arraignment, with a sentence of a year and a day already imposed for Mann Act violations.
WARSAW July 25 It is understood here that Bolshevist acceptance of Poland's armistice proposal includes Poland's right to select the place of conference.
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