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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
3
Delegates from Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia edge toward a split with Palmer Cox and John W Davis as potential nominees. Davis backers predict blocs from PA and OH would sweep him to the nomination if Palmer and Cox falter.
Washington influence and party splits frame the convention scene as Senator Carter Glass arrives with a draft platform while Tamany Hall leader Charles Murphy declines to discuss prohibition. Debate centers on a liberal interpretation of the prohibition amendment and the fight to shape the party line. Bryan surprises by backing Senator Walsh for permanent chairman, prompting speculation on administration strategy and procedural changes.
Following a two weeks camping trip a Scout council was formed at a lunch by seven business and professional men to supervise the group. Two troops of 64 boys will be enlisted with associate memberships at $5 to fund activities. Rev. S. R. McCarthy has led promotion of the permanent organization. A future plan aims to build a permanent camp near the city for hikes and overnight trips.
Great Falls will send a large delegation to the second annual state convention of the American Legion in Livingston on June 28 and 29. An estimated 150 members will attend along with several sleepers secured to transport them. The delegation is uninstructed except to advocate moving the state headquarters from Helena to Great Falls.
D R Scanlon, manager for Robbie McLean, returns to Minneapolis with evidence alleging Oscar Mathiesen robbed McLean of the championship at the Christiania races last winter. Films and Norwegian reports support claims that a flag start and race stoppage cost McLean, who collapsed after being overtaken. Pictures from Sweden will be shown privately to New York journalists to back the assertion.
The destroyer that arrived yesterday had to shift berths as snipers fired on it. Hospitals are reaching capacity from the injured as extremists clash across Bishop Street and surrounding lanes. Feuding Sinn Feiners and Unionists man barricades near St Columba’s College and Barrack Street, with shelling and machine gun fire interrupting daily life and threatening supply deliveries.
Former Baltimore mayor James H. Preston says the Maryland delegation of 16, currently uninstructed, will back Clark if his name is placed before the national convention. Preston, who led Maryland’s Clark fight in 1912, urges the delegation to stand by him to the end and views Clark as the logical candidate.
In Piscataquis county Maine out of 4734 families there are 2705 who are non-churchgoing Of these 225 live in places where there is no church.
Beattie scored four as Portland led six to three. Vernon added five for Salt Lake in a 11 to 2 Sacramento, with San Francisco posting three and Los Angeles five and Oakland four in other noted results.
New York opinion on Samuel Riddle’s Man o War compares his feats to Sysonby Colin and Roamer. Writers acknowledge his speed in the Withers and Belmont marks, while some veterans argue turf records and racing eras differ. Debate continues on whether he is the greatest ever until proven with further races.
Ottawa June 24 The mystery horse Little Boy that won the fourth race at Connaught Park last Monday was ruled a ringer by park stewards Ke. 8 S. Moore Frank Farrington and George F. Richings have had park privileges denied for misrepresentation and deception in ownership. Little Boy entered as owned by Moore but real owner is Farrington a Detroit contractor Richings accused of color changing the horse running as a dark bay fading to chestnut.
Boston June 24 Everett Scott shortstop of the Red Sox holds the record for participation in consecutive ball games. When he faced Cleveland yesterday Scott extended the streak to 579 games. He set the mark in five playing seasons including 55 games this year with no layoff.
New London report notes a subdued mood on the eve of the Yale Harvard regatta with Yale crews winning two afternoon races and securing the toss for tomorrow. The blue crews will row on the east side of the river in all three races.
Columbus reports Babe Ruth of the New York Americans hit a four base clout in an exhibition game, leading the Yankees to a 10 to 1 victory over the Columbus Panhandlers. Ruth hit six homers in batting practice and pitched the last inning for the visitors.
Vanitie defeated Resolute by about 40 seconds in the tenth trial race to decide which yacht earns the right to defend the America's Cup against Shamrock IV.
Francis Ouimet has chosen Jesse Guilford as his partner for the July 39 exhibition at Belmont Spring Country Club. They will face British pros Harry Varden and Edward Ray in a 46-hole match at Belmont, Belmont, Massachusetts.
Philadelphia drops to last as Cincinnati wins final game 5 to 38 in a crowd rush aftermath. Neale allegedly spiked a spectator triggering a field brawl. one man severely cut. Other games report Brooklyn over Pittsburgh 6 to 2 with Olson injured, New York beating Chicago 3 to 1, and St Louis topping Boston 7 to 4 amid errant infield play.
American League meeting: Detroit defeats St Louis 5 to 0. St Louis could muster only two hits through the nine innings while Oldham was wild. Sisler collected three hits to reach 100 for the season, the first major league player to do so. Score by innings shows Detroit with a 5 run total to St Louis's 0. Batteries were Oldham and Ainsmith for St Louis and Sotheron and Billings for Detroit.
Chicago June 24. The American League announces a rule change clarifying that a batted ball landing foul in the stands must be ruled foul, restoring the 1919 interpretation. The rule, applying to both major leagues, would have affected Babe Ruth home runs this season.
Cyrus the four year old bay colt from Samuel C. Hil dreth won the thirty second Brooklyn handicap at the Aque duct race track in New York. The mile and an eighth event finished in 1 50, three fifths of a second off Borrow's record. Boniface, owned by Commander J. K. L. Ross of Canada, took second with Mad Matter third. Prizes totaled 5850 for Cyrus, 1000 for Boniface and 500 for Mad Hatter.
Readable text lists scattered scores and places including St Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee Toledo Indianapolis Columbus Louisville. No coherent game narrative or date. Entities: St Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee Toledo Indianapolis Columbus Louisville.
A quirky note says another custom imported from England has been discarded in an ongoing line of sports fashion and etiquette, reflecting evolving tastes.
Major August Belmont announced that after this season Belmont Park will run races clockwise, restoring American practice and likely widening fields next year. The shift follows prior European influence and Jamaica track observations. Also noted: national women's clay court tennis in Detroit with Corinne Gould defending title and Canada naming eight trap shooters for the Olympic trials.
Belmont faced a shift as horses adapt to racing in the opposite track direction. Man o War and Donnaconna led a small field at a $15 000 stake, while other races that day also posted few entrants. Trainers note the directional change causes trouble, reducing participation over time.
The piece traces player moves and salaries from San Francisco paying for Slim Love to Portland acquiring Lefthander Ross, notes on Chief Bender and Neal Ball in various leagues, and remarks on Phillips and Vaughan with Cubs. It blends stats, health, and oddball musings about phosphorus and drinking in sport culture.
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