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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
11
The article notes Jack Dempsey, owner claiming to win the heavyweight title from Jess Willard. Dempsey relies on his right hand as the main factor in stopping opponents while Willard’s left is noted as quick and clever. Arms will drive attacks of the big men for the July Fourth bout.
Chicago tops Philadelphia 3 to 0 sealing a sixth straight victory as pitching dominates. Jacobs and Adams partner in a clean slate while six RW hits are bench for Chicago. Batter ies: Jacobs Adams Alexander Killifer.
Philadelphia reports June 12. Lou aided by errors, beat the Athletics 5 to 0. Gallia steady the pinches and, backed by support, held the Athletics. Manager Mack announced the Grover trade to Washington for Thompson, a lefthander. Also notes Boston beat Chicago 4 to 0 with Ruth and Schang key hits. Cleveland won 5 to 1 over Washington as errors aided the effort. Yankees moved ahead in the American League race with a 6 to 2 win over Detroit. Minor note: Whitehouse traded from Minneapolis to Washington for Infielder Davis as part of American Association moves.
World War Veterans stage a 12 round bout at Broadway theater on July 3 featuring Soldier Bart field versus Battling Ortega now Francisco. Ortega will arrive from New York at least 10 days prior. The event promises Montana’s largest purse and draws visitors from across the state, aiming to boost Fourth of July festivities without conflicting with afternoon celebrations.
Paris hosts the interallied games at Pershing stadium with Arabs from Hedrax entering camel racing and Arabian horsemanship. The event also includes 48 competition contests conducted by the Slovakian army, with a Pacific exposition in San Francisco. Lieut. Harry Davis elected temporary captain of the American golfing squad as selection begins for a full team to represent the United States.
Walter C. Hagen of Oakland Country Club Detroit won the United States Open at Brae Burn today by a single stroke, beating Michael Brady of Oakey. Hagen completed 18 holes in 77, securing his second Open title after also winning in 1914 in Chicago. Brady, who led late yesterday, finished disappointed after a dramatic finish in yesterday’s playoff context.
Louis C Schroeder former YMCA instructor from Springfield Mass to lead American physical education efforts for the French army at the Ecole d Artillerie Fontainebleau. He says French authorities admire American soldier enthusiasm in both combat and recreation, but pursue physical aims rather than mass games. Kilbane nearing return as Austral the Spin ther Weight Champion. Melville and Hill arrivals and hype discussed. Joe Benz, Haney, and Hank O Day notes on umpiring and bench taunts.
Paris reports Robert Minor an American newspaper correspondent and cartoonist who disappeared from Purin has been found in Coblenz in charge of the military authorities. The reason for detention is not known and Ambassador Hugh Wallace is pursuing the case with expectation of Minor's release.
Japanese ambassador to the United States Kikujiro Tshii will sail for Japan near Monday from Seattle. The consulate general of Japan announced the move as he was recalled to Tokyo to report on conditions in U S Japan relations. Transit congestion delayed his return.
Washington June 12 Attorney General Banday asked Congress for a special half million dollar appropriation to pursue anarchists bomb throwers and enemies of law and order The request was transmitted to the House noting recent violence and the need for ample means to maintain public safety and enforce law nationwide
In Toledo on June 12 Jess Willard trained under a blazing sun, boxing six rounds after a five mile run. The champion faced Jack Hempel and Walter Monahan, displaying distance accuracy and a sharp left jab. Ketchel to join camp. Dempsey sidelined by an injured eye until Sunday. No major changes to referee line up.
John J. Reister known as John the Berber threatens to file suit to restrain Dempsey from meeting Jem lard in the heavy weight championship here on July 4. Reister claims 27,300 due for boning Willard Nesler’s proceeds. Promoter Rickard and Dempsey’s camp prepare to defend interests as crowds attend training camps.
Boomen Washington June 12 A rider repealing daylight saving law becomes effective when clocks are turned back in October was added to the agricultural appropriation bill by the senate agriculture committee with a unanimous vote.
General Pershing inspected the range near Lomance as Overseas boys contested the rifle event. Private Karl Kennedy of the 141st Infantry Texas National Guard led the preliminaries with 13 hits of 100 in the opening rounds.
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