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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
10
Washington wins the series opener 3 to 1 behind Harper as his tenth homer of the season. York and Rader combine for the Boston loss while Greene also stars in the contest. Yankees top Phillies 10 2 as Pratt doubles and Koop heads to Toledo. Burk’s St Louis splits doubleheader with Chicago. Cracking NY court case features Austrian Krachek facing prison over a money making machine hoax.
The standings show Salt Lake 0, Los Angeles 1, San Francisco 4, Sacramento 7, Vernon 1, and Oakland 3 in the latest club table.
Washington reports an official plan to cut automobile tire types and sizes from 287 to 32, with 1920 targets to discontinue all but nine types by November 1, amid a drive to unify industry standards. A separate item notes an arrest for passing counterfeit checks during a big purchase, while another reference mentions a cellulose fabric surface treatment and pyroxyline in a chemical mixture.
Demaree delivered in the late innings, keeping opponents scoreless as the bullpen held firm. He logged the only run support through a tight stretch, bolstering the team’s effort over a long run of innings.
New York defeats Philadelphia 6 to 1 in the opening game of a five game series. Demaree pitched well for New York as Williams homered in the first inning and Zimmerman drove in three runs.
Kansas City June 28 The International Association of Rotary Clubs elected a dark horse candidate as president with 273 votes. An earlier result had changed and the winner’s election was finalized later despite opposition from some delegates. Indianapolis June 28 The Indiana statewide prohibition was upheld by the state supreme court in a 4 to 1 decision. Judge John W. Spencer of Evanville dissented. A miracle man Fred Mitchell, newly attached to the Chicago Cubs, is praised for rehabilitating the club and leading them to the forefront of the National League.
Washington June 28 President today sent to the senate the names of 49 new major generals and brigadier generals to fill vacancies in the national arms. Most selections are officers now serving in France under General Pershing. The process weighed officer capability over seniority. Brigadier General Harbord, recently assigned to command the marine brigade, is highlighted for his service. Colonel MacArthur of the Rainbow division gains attention for his record of organizing the first national guard unit to reach oversea service and for being wounded in action. The report notes Graves’ strong ties to army development and hints he may join field service rather than the general staff.
London reports Alexander Kerensky, ex premier of Russia, appeared in the city under an assumed name after leaving Russia. The Russian embassy says they knew of his presence for days and let him take action himself. Officials note his flight aims to signal allies the need for intervention in Russia. The piece also mentions a civilian salute to the Star Spangled Banner and related army sentiments.
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