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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1912
Page
16
Great Falls Min were leading 1 to 0 when rain halted play in the seventh inning. Rotte men showed the strongest hits as the contest ended with the visitors ahead by one run.
In a rain soaked doubleheader at Helena Salt Lake captured both games from Helena. Dell pitched for the Mount men and Weiser allowed nine hits as the home club struggled in the wet conditions. Toner and Hester led the visitors with key hits while Kelly and Faye made costly misplays in the field.
In a tight game Murray drove in a run after Passer stone batted in. The sequence featured Siripp 2 and double plays Wood to Van and Weesier to Wood to Van. Euckeon struck out once, Bush twice. Erickson on base four times, Wid pitching, Bush on the mound. Batters hit Tobdin, Wood left on bases Oeden two, Missoula five. Time of game one hour two minutes, Umpire Wright.
Butte played an errorless game yet the coaching department earned the bonehead column after Levy was thrown out at third in the fifth. Dockstader’s catch of Murphy’s long foul in the sixth stood out. Huelsman was thrown out at first in the seventh on a double play. Dell’s smoker was cut by Huelsman as Matches barely beat it to first. The crowd remained good-natured despite rain as the homeward-bound cars waited.
Boston opened the season on the local ball diamond and moved into second place by defeating St Louis. Speaker and Lewis homered, Lewis driving in two with the bases loaded. Batteries: Bedient and Carrigan, Mitchell and Stephens.
Washington defeated Detroit as Willett issued two wild pitches, each producing a run. Batter details sparse. game notes list players Moser Hughes Hen ry Willett Onslow and incomplete lineup fragments.
In Chicago on June 9 the Chicago Americans defeated New York to snap a losing run. Key players included Berd Batteries Mogridge and Block, plus Fisher and Sweeney contributing for the winners.
In Cleveland on June 9 Philadelphia defeated Cleveland easily. Final score not stated. pitchers Gregg and George for Cleveland and O'Neil and Coombs/Egan for Philadelphia. Batteries listed reflect the rough OCR.
In Seattle on June 9 Spokane out hit Victoria but costly errors and misplays favored the Canadians as Victoria won 4 to 3. Batteries Leonard and Devogt for Spokane faced Kaufman and Meek for Victoria in a tight Northwest League game.
In Tacoma on June 9 the Tacoma team beat Seattle 9 to 7 after a fast paced, heavy hitting contest. Criger and La Longe, Barrenkamp, Schneider and Whaling delivered for the leaders as Tacoma won three of the four games in the series.
In Everett on June 9 Bloomfield walked four and hit one after a four-run first half of the second inning, forcing in two runs. Veasy relieved, Vancouver scored, and the game stretched to the tenth inning with momentum shifting as the frame opened.
A two bagger a passed ball and Kip Pert's sacrifice produced the winning run for Vancouver. Score details and full box are unclear from the fragment, but Batteries Agnew and Lewis, Bloom field Veasey and Moore are listed among players.
Sports matchups listed include Portland versus Spokane Vancouver versus Seattle and Victoria versus Tacoma with teams set for slated games in upcoming schedule. Local standings and results may follow as games proceed.
Oakland won the morning game 7 to 3 over Sacramento as Gilligan. Walsh and Cheek held the visitors to three runs. In the afternoon Oakland led early but Sacramento rallied, forcing extra innings before losing 14 innings total. Arellanes, Fitzgerald and Kreitz contributed for Oakland. Parkin Malarkey worked for Sacramento.
Sixty contenders to be named today for the American Olympic team selection for Stockholm. Matthew Halpin says the pool is the best ever with six new Olympic records possible. The combined team will debut in New York Wednesday at American League Park with Mayor Gaynor as honorary referee.
In Los Angeles on June 9 Vernon won the morning game 5 to 3 while San Francisco prevailed 5 to 1 in the afternoon. Miller allowed seven innings of tough ball in game one. Delhi and Stewart both pitched well through seven innings in game two before Stewart faded. Vernon’s infield miscues helped San Francisco score five unearned runs in the late innings.
Portland, Ore on June 9 defeated Los Angeles in a rough baseball game. Steiger started for Los Angeles but was pulled after a poor showing, Harkness finished, and Nagle faltered in the second, replaced by Chech. Final score shows Portland ahead with a six to two or similar tally, with Batteries Nagle Chech Roles Steiger Harkness and Burch listed in the box score.
Three matchups listed: Sacramento travels to Vernon, Oakland hosts Portland, and Los Angeles visits San Francisco for a basketball or league scheduling note.
Pittsburg visits Brooklyn, Cincinnati plays Philadelphia, Chicago hosts New York, and St Louis clashes with Boston in a set of marquee early season clashes across major courts. This slate features four city pairings with potential upsets and notable performances to watch as teams build momentum.
In Topeka and Lincoln region games were postponed due to rain. The Denver and Des Moines matchup shifted with two games noted at Denver and Des Moines. A Wichita vs St Joseph contest also appears with numbers indicating scoring or scheduling changes.
A crowd of 27 shooters at Manhattan Gun Club faced clouds and rain, with wind at noon spoiling scores. In 60 targets, three pairs tied at 43 leading to Altenbrand and Hornbeck winning the shootoff. Prizes included a Red Duroc pig, while James Drumgoole of Anaconda claimed the Brownlee medal with 46.
The program lists two preliminaries on June 13 at Walkerville featuring Kid Jackson in a four round bout with Young Jackson and Ted Johns and Kid Sullivan in four rounds. Jesse Stovall, former Northwest League star and ex Detroit Tigers pitcher, signs with Butte and is expected to join Wednesday's game after travel from Los Angeles. Stovall played for Portland last year and briefly with Boise earlier this season, becoming a free agent after Roles failed to materialize.
Brooklyn magnate Charles H. Ebbets defends his plan to open a Flatbush ballpark in August while his team languishes in last place. He blames injuries and lineup balance, cites left-handed hitters, and notes fan loyalty despite losses. He hints at buying stars if owners sell.
In Butte the rain delayed the tennis tournament opening, with about 380 entrants in handicap events. The Hebrew Hurry-ups beat the Kangaroos 21 to 15 in a lively match watched by 800 spectators. Brinig and Weisberg led the winners with pitching, while Eddie Kane homered for the Kangaroos. The Hill City Athletic club has an unclear note following.
The New York Highlanders player Hal Chase contracted a severe cold and has not been well since the season began. Affected by bad weather during the training season he and several teammates suffered in the harsh conditions down south.
Twin Bridges loses 5 to 3 to Butte amid errors and mistimed plays in a six inning shift. Kentfield holds on the mound for Butte while Miles backs him with steady work for the visitors. Cassel and Heffron stand out with early hits and a key defensive play.
Chicago June 9 Frank L Chance a Chicago National leaguer and four time champion leader may retire from baseball. He has discussed retirement for some time and a head injury last year plus heat distress have kept him from playing. Charles W Murphy plans to travel to New York to discuss the matter. Chance owns California fruit lands and wishes to devote himself to them.
Chicago announces the Middle West Olympic team selections submitted to James Sullivan by Everett C. Brown. Names cover events from 100 meters to discus, with strong bids for Bernard in the 1000 meters and Shobinger in vault and hurdles as backup picks.
The Standard promotes a new all wool hunting 8 by 6 foot flag as a premium for subscribers. Both new and renewing subscribers who pay 10 dollars for a year in advance receive the flag, with home delivery or mail, at under 3 cents a day.
A recent patent describes footwear using air cushions in both the soles and heels to provide enhanced comfort and shock absorption. The design aims to improve fit and performance across various activities by integrating cushioning chambers within the shoe structure.
Moore defeats Lewistown 5 to 4 as Decker drives in runs and Argesinger fanned 19, handling five Lewistown hits amid a light shower that slowed the field. The Maroons maintain an undefeated stretch this season in a competitive afternoon game.
Paris reports Quelle Est Belle II won the Prix de Diane the French Oaks at Chantilly ahead of Port Maillet and Lightly in a 20-horse field. The 10 furlong race for 3-year-old fillies carried a $17,400 purse. Quelle Est Belle II opened as the favorite at 7 to 2 with Port Maillet at 41 to 10 and Lightly at 40 to 1.
Pueblo, June 9. Suit filed against Frank Isbell owner of the Des Moines Western league team for a body judgment of 20 dollars. Plaintiffs claim he had no right to transfer the Pueblo team of the Western league to Wichita in May 1911.
Rev H F Ritz delivered the baccalaureate sermon at the Christian church for Anaconda high school graduates on the theme Success in Life. He spoke on the entering world, guiding posts to success, and warned of dangers ahead. He read letters from prominent men answering essentials for success and employer expectations for young workers.
Two train accidents on the Milwaukee road early Sunday delayed traffic about twelve hours. At Marmouth South Dakota the fourteenth car broke a flange derailing five cars, and at Melstone Montana seven cars on a fish train derailed causing a twelve hour delay. The crack Olympian passenger arrived in Butte twelve hours late. No injuries were reported.
Rain cleared skies drew a large audience to the Presbyterian church for children’s day exercises last night. Chairs filled the aisles and many stood through the services as the programme published yesterday morning was carried out by the children with excellent execution and the special music enjoyed by all.
A man calling himself William Casey is held in the city jail on a begging charge. He was arrested by Night Chief O'Brien and Police Chief Barney Fitz Patrick late Saturday night.
Legal notice from William C Ahern administrator of the Timothy OLeary estate in Deer Lodge County Montana. Creditors and claimants must present vouchers within four months of first publication at 606 Locust Street Anaconda Montana. Dated June 8 1912 Anaconda Montana.
Notice to creditors and all persons having claims against the estate of C R Dickson Deceased to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication to administrator Thomas P Fitzpatrick at 712 East Park Avenue Anaconda Montana for the transaction of the estate business in Deer Lodge County. Dated Anaconda Mont June 1 1912.
In the Third Judicial District of Montana Deer Lodge County the estate of John Donovan deceased. A hearing is set for Saturday June 22 1912 at 9 30 a m in the district court for proving the will and for the application of P G Kelly for letters testamentary. Clerk Barney Hogan seals the notice.
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