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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
13
Rain halted the second game of the Butte Tacoma doubleheader yesterday afternoon. A small crowd endured a heavy downpour as teams waited for clearer conditions and the schedule shifted toward Saturday and Sunday makeups. Injuries and travel plans affected rosters, with pitchers and outfielders noted as limited.
Victoria based McGraw Kelly, tall and potent, is developing as a pitcher after tryouts as first baseman and outfielder. The New York boss plans a cautious ramp up, aiming to start him in a regular game if progress continues, with no game at Palle Falls after a June 28 postponement.
Seattle celebrates pennant lifting with a double header sweep over Vancouver. In game one Schutz pitched well and got solid support. game two featured timely hitting as Seattle won 3 to 2. Vancouver’s Russell struggled in the field while Seattle capitalized on errors for the victory.
Yankees toppled Philadelphia 9 to 7 as Gilhooley Strunk sparked a three-hit night with a triple and three singles across four at bats. The game featured strong infield and pitching runs, with New York taking the lead late and maintaining it through the final innings.
Butte plans to bid for next year’s tournament of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association in Spokane though victory is unlikely. Butte and Tacoma are out due to recent tournaments, Vancouver and Victoria due to war, while Seattle and Portland remain, with Waverly Md and Wheeler of Butte noted as potential qualifiers. Wheeler struggled Tuesday with a 49 on a 18 hole, and her form will be watched in match play later this week.
The Black Rocks ball team seeks an open Fourth of July date and to book a game with some out of town opponents. They have won six or seven games this season and played a game against Chicago. Correspondence should go through Paul Huddett at slack V Rock mine in Butte. An item from the Matin notes a German ultimatum to Switzerland regarding commodity exchanges, expiring Thursday at o'clock.
Aviation club officials in Illinois announce a nationwide call for aviators to volunteer for Air Force service as a federal draft looms. The Aero Club of Illinois issued the appeal through its headquarters in Cody to recruit pilots and support crews for impending assignment.
Pirates outlast Cubs in two long games with McConnell pitching 17 innings in the opener and Wilson delivering the decisive hit for a 3-2 first game win. In the nightcap Pittsburgh rallied late for a 9-2 victory as Fisher and Emmer contributed key hits.
Brooklyn visits Philadelphia while Chicago travels to New York as the schedule unfolds. Local teams prepare for key early season contests with regional matchups shaping early standings.
A. St. Melaner, deputy county attorney, selected as referee for an amateur boxing and wrestling event to be held at the Holland arena tomorrow night. Metzner, a Wisconsin alum, knows amateur rules and will oversee middleweight bouts. Frank Harry of Uncle Sam's navy may compete after a shoulder injury. contestants must report to Dr Williams in Daly bank building or be at the Holland rink by 7 p.m. Friday for examination. tickets on sale at the Gillis Elgar store.
Washington June 28 Agents of the investigation bureau of the department of Justice were instructed today to keep a close watch on all Southern ports to prevent arms being loaded for Mexico.
A fragmented ledger of sports lore and player anecdotes from Grantland Rice. It blends golfing mnemonics from A to Z with reflections on players like Cobb and his era, noting U.S. teams, Boston exploits, and a stylized critique of their performance and character.
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