Giants Hit Butte When Going Fast Series Preview
Giants bounce back with Leard guiding a new lineup as Pat Eastley and Eddie Brennan join Butte for a four game set against Butte then Great Falls. Shore up infield with McLarry, Carman, Morse and Cunningham. Pitchers include Learn, Eastley, Alexander, and Boner as Butte seeks momentum amid trades and war era constraints.
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Harper's Triples Spark Tacoma Victory Over Great Falls
Harper's triple with bases full in the third inning helped Tacoma build a lead against Great Falls. Catcher Stevens was knocked unconscious by a bean ball but recovered to finish the game. Final score Tacoma 6 Great Falls 4. Batteries Hall and Byler for Tacoma Pillett and Stevens for Great Falls.
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Willard Ordered to Show Cause Over Circus Contract
A supreme court order dated June 26 requires Jess Willard to show cause tomorrow why he should not be enjoined from performing in conjunction with his new circus. John Curley, former promoter, claims Willard is bound by a three year contract until Sept 15. Curley filed the application in New York. In Chicago James A Vidal, former Minnesota end, has joined the U S Army Aviation Corps and departs for Champaign Ill for training. Ruth Is Suspended: Babe Ruth, Boston Americans pitcher, is suspended indefinitely for striking umpire Owens during a game with Washington.
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Quakers Take Lead by Beating Giants in Philadelphia
Philadelphia defeated New York to take first place in the National League race. Rixey allowed only two singles and one walk, a masterful pitching performance for the Phillies. Anderson toed the mound for New York but yielded seven hits and no runs as the Phillies won 2 to 7.
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Lewis Captures Welterweight Crown With Decision
In Dayton Ohio on June 25 Ted Lewis defeated Jack Britton over 20 rounds to win the welterweight title by decision from Referee Lou Bauman of Cincinnati. Britton had a late knockdown but Lewis led early and held on, with scores favoring Lewis in seven rounds and Britton leading in four. The bout was marked by a long range, careful strategy as Lewis used lefts to the jaw and head to wear Britton down.
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American Association fined two players after Kansas City game
In Kansas City last Thursday Joseph B. Tinker of Columbus was fined 50 dollars and Fred Mollwitz of Kansas City 85 dollars. The fines were imposed by Thomas J. Hickey, president of the American Association, and announced here tonight.
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Frank Bakers Club Downs The Mackmen
New York twice defeated Philadelphia in a double header at Polo Grounds. Mogridge allowed only two hits in the first game as Seibold fanned eight. Baker drove in two runs with a three-base hit in the first inning and a homer with Miller aboard in the fifth to pace the Yankees victory. Second game saw Baker again key a 7-0 win with his long hit.
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Benefit game to aid Martin family at Lake Avoca
In Butte District Soccer Football League a benefit match takes place at Lake Avoca on July 4 for Danny Martin’s family after his death in the Speculator mine disaster. Martin captained last year's Thistles champions, who will face an all star team from the league with lineup to be announced.
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The Port of War Time Musings and Sports Debates
A wartime miscellany discusses Red Cross aid and U S football plans amid conflict. Walter Camp backs football in fall despite losses, and umpire authority is urged to be robotic and decisive. Baseball notes praise Ruth Alexander and Johnson while predicting 30 win trends. golf and tennis championships await postwar peace.
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Whitney entry runs for world’s record
New York June 26 The Brooklyn handicap at nine furlongs over the Queens County Jockey club course at Aqueduct Long Island drew thousands. Harry Payne Whitney’s aged gelding Borrow 117 pounds won while stable mate Regret the 6 year old daughter of Broomstick Jersey Lightning led the field of 11 of America at a dizzy pace setting a new world record time 1 49 2 5. Borrow and Regret finished first and second a very short head apart with Old Rosebud third a length back.
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Ladies Handicap Singles Opens at Butte Courts Today
The ladies inaugural handicap singles tournament starts today at the Holland courts. Round one ends Wednesday, June 27 with rounds following on June 29 and July 1. Draws list byes and pairings including Mrs Burton, Miss Schwinfest, Miss Smith, Miss Quixley, Mrs Knowles, and others among local players.
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Miss Laird
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Miss Brown
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