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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
2
In a tight match Sorenson held the Dane early but Londos fought back with a sequence of moves. The Greek secured a double wrist lock in 12 minutes to win in 34 minutes 22 seconds, while Sorenson showed better form than in prior outings.
The 30 member U S Olympic contingent departs New York aboard the Princess Matoika headed for Antwerp to compete in track and field swimming wrestling boxing fencing and cycling. A farewell at the Manhattan opera house featured telegrams of support from governors and Olympic committee chairman Gustavus T Kirby noting government transport aid reflects national support for sport. The fund shortfall stands around 25 000 with expected raises of 10 000 in New York and 15 000 in Philadelphia.
Boston shut out New York by a wide margin as pitcher Jones held the Yankees to three singles. Ruth drew four walks, contributing to a dominant Boston performance with Williams and the rest of the offense backing a 9 to 0 victory.
Detroit hosts Chicago as J Collins delivers a tenth inning single aided by an Ayers error to decide a 6 to 4 Chicago victory. Kerr and Schalk pitch for Chicago with Dauss on Detroit, Ayers and Stanage, Ainsmith behind the plate for the Tigers.
Brooklyn won 6 to 4 over Pittsburg as Haeffner's wild throw with bases loaded produced three runs off Carlson. Pittsburg scored 4 runs. Brooklyn 6 on 11 hits. Batteries Carlson and Haeffner for Pittsburg Pfeffer Smith and Elliott for Brooklyn.
An exhibition game featured the Cleveland Americans facing the Cincinnati Nationals. The score noted was Cleveland 3, with no final Cincinnati tally provided in the readable text.
Hopeful of a strong showing at Camp Perry Ohio the Rocky Mountain Rifle club from Butte led by Capt Roy Tisdale and joined by eight Butte members and four Billings reps departed on the North Coast Limited for the national rifle tournament. The team will undergo a fifteen day training school to qualify for the national event.
Chicago, July 26. Jack Johnsons bid for bond release failed after friends and lawyers could not secure it. The former world boxing champion, who fled to Europe six years ago after a $1,000 fine and a year plus a day sentence for Mann Act violations, may stay in Joliet prison for a month. United States Judge Samuel Alschuler refused bail since Judge Carpenter who sentenced Johnson is away recovering from surgery and may not return for a month.
John L Boardman Bates Eugene Choquette and William Roll caught the limit of trout on a weekend trip to Rock Creek. The fish were described as hungry and eager. Choquette was crowned champion fisherman of the party.
At Antwerp on July 26 the American team placed third in the artillery range event with four entries. Norway led with 178 points, Finland 159, America 168, and Sweden 153 out of 250 possible points.
New York dispatch reports 220 American athletes forming the United States Olympic team and boarding the Princesse Matolka for Antwerp, signaling the start of the travel to the 1952 Games.
In Paris on July 26 Thys won the 56 500 kilometer bicycle race finishing ahead of rivals. Thys had previously with Dupuy won the six day race at Brussels in 1919 establishing a notable cycling career.
Fishermen and travelers invited to stay at Lahood hotel Jefferson Island Mont with electric lights, garage, grounds, and cafe on the Yellowstone Trail. Run by Kim O Leary of Atlantic cafe fame. Room rate 15 dollars per month 85 dollars per week long distance telephone. Meals priced la carte.
The American Olympic Committee faces money troubles blamed on the A A U control. The plan to fund full international representation in all events stalled by limited district guidance and uneven local support. Several affluent A A U groups contributed. many others failed to fund the drive, risking overall success.
The National AAU committee asked local bodies to handle contributions but neglected the heavy expense of sending athletes to sectional and national trials. Local clubs raised funds for tryouts yet believed their duty ended there and failed to cover the Atlantic travel costs.
Last week the committee, with nearly 250 athletes set to sail this weekend, was $75,000 short of expenses. Telegrams urged clubs to wire funds by Wednesday, noting that Smith, Jones, and Thompson from their team were low in selections and must raise money for Antwerp participation.
In San Francisco the Olympic club demanded 6000 to cover costs for eight Winged O athletes left at home. Officials raised the money after much protest, arguing the current fund-raising method blocks able athletes without big-city backing. The piece urges a permanent revenue plan to guarantee every promising athlete a chance at tryouts regardless of club wealth.
Word from Butte reports Chris Sorenson, who based himself in Butte last winter, was defeated two falls to one by Jim Londos the Greek champion in San Francisco Dreamland last week. Sorenson took the first fall in 28 minutes 28 seconds after locking the Greek in a reverse headlock and armlock before Londos gained the final falls to claim the match.
Cincinnati announces Pat Moran has signed to manage the Reds for two additional seasons. Moran plans to fortify the club for next year and quashes rumors he would take over in New York. Carl Johnson will receive the Antwerp trip, after recovering from a winter injury that affected his Olympic hopes.
In Columbus on July 26 Bob Martin the A. E. F. heavyweight champion knocked out Sergt. Ray Smith of New York in the fifth round of their scheduled fifteen round fight. A right jaw blow and three follow up shots floored Smith.
TERRE HAUTE Indiana July 26 An unauthorized strike by day laborers has partially paralyzed the state coal field with five mines idle following a similar action in Illinois. Strong entities include Indiana and Illinois coal fields and five idle mines.
The Montana state tennis tournament is set for Aug 28 to Sept 4 in Great Falls. Kenneth R L Simmons state president announced the event and expects a large crowd of enthusiasts. Simmons, in Cleveland now, will compete in Michigan Aug 26 before joining Great Falls for the Montana meet. He holds state titles across about a dozen states. Simmons is the son of Mr and Mrs Newton Simmons of the city.
Columbus July 26 The Columbus mid summer Grand circuit opened with Single G the veteran pacer suffering his first defeat of the year after a 2:01 first heat. Lanardo won the free-for-all as Single G steadied in the ruck. Royal Earl led but Hal Mahone surged to claim the Elks home purse 2:05 pace. Lillian S won the 2:14 pace heat in the final deciding heat.
Aileen Frisco owned by Edward Stout of Pontiac Mich and driven by William Snow crashed through the fence at Ideal park Endicott during the Orange county circuit race meet. Women spectators were knocked down one taken to a hospital Snow escaped with minor injuries the mare had to be shot.
Harry Wills, the negro heavyweight, kayoed Fred Fulton in the third round of a 12 round bout in Newark. Jack Britton beat Marcel Thomas by technical knockout after Thomas was knocked down multiple times. Frank Moran won a newspaper decision over Burt Kenny. Eddie Fitzsimmons outpointed Johnnie Dundee in ten rounds. Wills’ win puts him in line for a Dempsey title shot if the champion does not draw the color line.
An injunction bid by opponents to stop the Fulton versus Wills boxing match in Newark was denied by Vice Chancellor Griffin. He ruled the promoters may proceed, noting $85,000 in tickets already sold and accepting a bond option to cover potential losses if claims fail.
Chuck Wiggins of Indianapolis the heavyweight champion of Australia shaded Jackie Clark of Allentown in a ten round boxing match in Cincinnati on July 26. Wiggins built a lead with effective blows and defense to claim the decision over Clark.
Washington officials announce that Prohibition Commissioner Kremer will lead simultaneous raids in the national capital this week with 1,000 allies to stamp out bootlegging. He seeks cooperation from the metropolitan police as whisky remains plentiful at prices from five to fifteen dollars per quart.
The horoscope under Jupiter rules today says leaders gain large followings and professionals like lawyers priests and professors will command respect from many. It forecasts auspicious beginnings for constructive ventures, potential female public activity, and education expansion while noting crime and oil shortages may impact society.
Helena July 26 filings show Wellington D Rankin of Helena as a Republican candidate for state attorney general. The entry notes Rankin filed today for the post. The report lists Rankin among others seeking statewide office.
A promotional National Markets notice proclaims low expenses from bulk purchasing and transparent branding to offer value. It lists bulk and case prices for produce, meats, dairy, canned goods, soap, and household items, arguing wholesale-to-public pricing beats other cash stores in Butte.
The windstarved duel between Shamrock and Resolute near Jersey Shore drags into late afternoon. Shamrock and Resolute battle for wind along a 15 mile leg as a six hour time limit looms, with Resolute taking the lead by 2:37 pm and extending it to about two miles by 4:27 pm amid becalmed seas and shifting breeze.
A sharp quake woke Los Angeles at 4 10 this morning with reports of it felt chiefly in the city and to a lesser extent in Inglewood and Redondo Beach. A few chimneys were knocked down dishes broken and windows rattled. A lighter shock was felt again at 8 59 a m.
In Santiago on July 26 a strong earthquake rattled the city, felt across the central zone from Serena to Concepcion. The quake lasted four to six seconds with little damage reported. Reports from Argentina noted an earthquake in Mendoza last night lasting two minutes.
London July 26. Unofficial but on good authority the Canadian Associated Press reports that Lord Byng’s appointment as governor general of Canada to succeed the Duke of Devonshire is extremely likely.
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