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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
10
A June 22 report notes the Seattle Giants seized the series lead with a 2 to 1 win over Mc Ginnity's team in a tense afternoon game. The visitors produced danger and a late rally, but Seattle's new sacker Menges answered with a decisive double play to halt the Butte rally and seal the win.
Cleveland defeats Detroit 4 to 3 to tie for first place, with Speaker and Gandil delivering key hits. Detroit’s bats rallied in the seventh, but Russell limited the offense, and Boston beat New York 0 to 0 in a tight pitchers duel.
Spokane defeats Vancouver 4 to 5 in an uphill contest aided by Callahan's wildness and timely hitting. Early in the second inning Vancouver built a three run lead as Spokane rallied to prevail. Battery: Callahan and Cheek for Spokane Eyang and Sheely for Vancouver.
June 22 Tacoma defeated Great Falls 9 to 4 as Kallio came through at key moments with runners on base. Haworth Sutherland and Batawin pitched for Tacoma while Kallio starred offensively in the win.
The university of Idaho pitcher Alexander, noted for a 4 hit allowed in eight games and 18 strikeouts per season, attracted interest from Portland and Spokane clubs. He reportedly wired offers to relocate for a trial, with a college-strong record and potential leverage for a secure league position. A separate note mentions Richarson rock off Santa Barbara, a wave-swept island with recurring warnings, and a forecast of long ash activity before recharging with xas.
The article highlights Coveleskie and catcher Steve Illers as key figures in Cleveland's pitching and catching duo. It traces Coveleskie's rise from obscurity to star status, notes his durability and reliability, and credits his partnership with Steve Illers for driving Cleveland’s pennant contention. It also mentions brothers Stanley Coveleskie and the historical context of the family’s baseball legacy, with references to past teams and players from the era.
The article surveys the Giants and Cubs with references to Cleve land star Steve O Neill and brother prospects, notes pitching strength and home game outcomes, discusses West coast travel, and mentions Japanese dye subsidies and a North Wales police dog aiding patrols with George Moss.
Giants suffer another extra inning defeat at home as Evers drives in the deciding run in the eleventh. Nehf and Schaer battle. Umpire Byron ejects Gowdy in the seventh. McGraw ejected from the coaching line. Final scores show a double header split with Brooklyn and Philadelphia also in action.
Vancouver hopes Sunday baseball may resume despite Ontario courts ruling against the practice. Brown, Vancouver manager, says the new law closing shops on Sundays could boost attendance while Sabbath restrictions limit games. The piece notes World War Era stresses, blue laws, and comparisons to Tacoma and Great Falls as teams seek to play and attract crowds.
Promoter word says Lewis will wrestle Joe Stecher in Omaha on July 4 for a purse exceeding 20 thousand dollars. Stecher booked July 15 in Butte against Connolly. Nebraska officials weigh in on match pricing. Both wrestlers have no other bouts before July 4.
The column weaves a patchwork of sports icons and political talk. It cites Tris Speaker, Cobb, Coveleskle, Johnny Evers, and Grover Cleveland Alexander while musing on debates about all around athletic greatness and season prospects for 1916 Tigers and the Seattle club. It notes Menges signs with Seattle and hints at early fireworks in Europe in 1360.
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