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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1920
Page
8
A lengthy sports column argues public sentiment favors modesty in yacht racing expenditures. It notes Resolute and Shamrock IV costs, Lipton's losses, and calls for shipbuilding goals beyond speed. It also discusses baseball stars, especially Ty Cobb, and the Indians' pitching revival led by Morton and Coveleskie.
English yachtsmen condemn the America s Cup race conditions after Sir Thomas Lipton s defeat. Critics cite advance challenger details and heavy handicaps, arguing the race favors American designs and weakens sport.
Spokane July 30 Montana Medium pacer owned by Ross of Kalispell fell dead at the end of the third heat in a trial race at the Spokane interstate fair grounds this afternoon. The horse had been winning in the 2 24 class as Hagen and Barnes tied for the Metropolitan Golf Association Open championship at Greenwich.
The event featured a tight standings clash as Princess Mary led early and held off Baroness Wood to claim the pace title. In the B14 pace second division, a Canadian horse set a new mark, while Dottie Day captured a straight-heat win in the 2:15 trot over Nicolas, the top favorite, as others chased.
Cleveland won 13 to 4 in Chicago style, taking the third straight game from Boston. Bush started for Boston and was wild while Devinney was hit hard. Caldwell held Boston to three hits and one run for seven innings before easing up.
Ruth hits his thirty-sixth homer in a high scoring game as New York defeats Louis 19 to 3. Lou 30 pounding three Louis pitchers for 21 hits, with Ruth belting the long drive in the ninth inning amid a 20092432 scoring line.
CHICAGO July 39 Amose Strunk, newly obtained from Philadelphia, drove in the deciding run in the tenth to lift Chicago past his former mates. E Collins opened with a single and Weaver sacrificed, Strunk answered with a double to center as Chicago built a 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 8 1 3 2 scoreline. Bate, Faber, and Schalk noted in the box.
DETROIT July 31. Hitting opportunities carried the Tigers to an 8 to 4 victory over the Senators here. Washington scored three in the first, but Detroit replied with six across the middle innings and held on. Batteries Zachary and Gharrity for Detroit Ayers Ehmke and Ainsmith for Washington.
July 30 Cincinnati won three of four from Brooklyn with an 11 to 0 victory in Brooklyn. Mamaux was knocked out in the fourth, Marquard relieved, then Mitchell finished the last four innings. Final line shows Cincinnati 001 612 0 and Brooklyn 000 600 0. Batteries: filler and Wingo, Mamaux, Marquard, Mitchell and Elli.
NEW YORK July 30 The Giants swept the series with St Louis by winning the final game 7 to 4 in a ninth inning rally. St Louis led 4 0 after six but New York responded with a big burst to secure the victory. Haines May Sherdel Clemons Dilhoeter Toney D Tes and mith.
Timely and Wheat pitched for Philadelphia as a local debut. President Baker announced the purchase of catcher John Peters of Birmingham Southern, with Pittsburg 7 Philadelphia 2 in a seven inning game. Batteries Carlson Blake Haeffner Hubbell Wheat.
McQuillan pitched for Chicago allowing four hits as Boston defeated the Cubs 4 to 1. Batteries by Hendrıs and Carter, with Killefer, O N, and others contributing. The game report notes Chicago’s offense struggled to solve McQuillan despite Chicago’s early scoring chances.
Saranac Lake July 30 Christy Mathewson veteran pitcher manager and coach has stayed at a local sanitarium for a month undergoing tuberculosis treatment He has been confined to his room received no callers and is reporting an absolute rest Condition not described as immediately alarming despite limited activity and visitors
The American Association game between Indianapolis and Columbus was postponed due to wet field conditions ahead of a Kansas City to Toledo matchup. No reschedule date announced.
A Butte Elks party led by Archie McTaggart and Joe Roberts Troupe will motor to the ranch yesterday for a committee meeting. They plan a post picnic ewe barn event with festive activities and a basket raffle. The program promises several novel events and runs from Dan Tewey Rack on Sunday August 5.
Delegates from Musicians and city labor unions met in Musicians' Hall to plan a monster Labor Day picnic in a city park. A special committee will choose the park and report next Friday evening. The Central Labor Council aims to outdo last year's event and invite the American Legion to join.
Norman Weech and Gabrielle Destabelle were secretly married in Butte on Thursday. The groom works at the smelter and is a former serviceman, while the bride is a member of Anaconda high school's graduating class. They plan a brief honeymoon and will reside in the city.
Amon through an und erector were F Hurd of Newark Nod Kelly Henry C Miller and Broderson of Hast Orange Thomas Barrett. The New Jersey en route to the coast, while Mr Broderson is on his way home.
A severe hail storm hit Anaconda breaking windows and flooding streets with few reports of property damage. Local items note retraded tires for sale at 618 Chestnut, a $10 speeding fine in Tacoma, and various community snippets from Myers Dam to Yellowstone trip plans. People mentioned include Thomas Judge with a fractured arm, Mrs. Sage, Dr. ton, B D Mahan, and the Duval/Miles/Mithan party.
A party led by Mrs. J H Beal with Miss Hazel Dell Gertie and Audry Beal and C Fuller departed yesterday for six weeks. They will visit Spokane and coastal cities traveling by Maxwell car won in the Stand subscription contest.
Former heavyweight champion Big Smoke in Chicago voiced disapproval of Geneva Jail conditions. He was moved from Joliet Jail after alleged sheriff approval of a car ride and ice cream sodas. Johnson complained the Geneva Sheriff denied him accustomed comforts.
Jens Jensen and W T Parker, members of the local rifle club, left yesterday to join the Montana state team bound for Camp Perry Ohio to compete with continental marksmen in the final tournament. W C Alexander and George Hendee, the two originally chosen, could not locate Jensen and Parker who are not expert marksmen and took their places. They expect to be absent about 30 days.
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