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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1920
Page
9
Detroit ends a long skid with a 5 to 1 victory over Cleveland. Pitcher Leonard allowed only one hit through seven innings, with strong hitting and timely runs fueling the win. Batteries Morton Murchison Faeth ONeill and Ainsmith Leonard.
Allan Russell, a Yankee pitching discard, beat New York today as Boston won 3 to 1. Russell held the Yankees to three hits. Batteries Russell Walters Mor r idge and Ruel.
Chicago hit Sothoron freely today and, aided by loose fielding by the local team, defeated St Louis 7 to 1. Score by innings shows Chicago 7 runs to St Louis 1. Batteries Williams and Schalk for Chicago Sothoron Davis and Severeid for St Louis.
Washington pitchers knocked out Martin and Hasty in the first inning to win 11 to 6 against Philadelphia. Courtney exited in the second for Washington, Snyder finished, while Philadelphia totalled 6 runs on 14 hits. Batteries: Martin Hasty Rommel Perkins Courtney Snyder Picinich.
Oregon boxer known as Tiny Herman, a heavyweight from near Astoria, draws attention as a rising coast contender. Trained by Chet McIntyre, he is set to face veteran Frank Farmer in a 19 round main event under Portland boxing rules at the armory, with McIntyre hoping to assemble top coast talent.
Two more actors join the Goldwyn film Milestones, expanding the cast. Correan Kirkham and Jack Donovan were added this week to the production directed by Paul Seardon.
The English relay quartet clocked 7 minutes 50.85 seconds, averaging 1:57.7 per half mile, a world mark. Americans Yale and Pennsylvania failed to place among the top four as Illinois surged to second, while Britain led a field of strong teams amid mixed track drama and coaching stirrings.
The speaker reflects on past field meet management and the ease of criticism when plans fail. He notes relief that even major organizers occasionally stumble on important arrangements, implying accountability and learning from errors.
Babe Ruth launched his first league season homer, sending the ball over the right field roof at Bush Stadium in the Polo Grounds. Scribal estimates before the season suggested the ball would splash down far in Harlem River.
Saturday featured a 26 inning tie between the Boston and Brooklyn teams, ending 1 to 1 after a 20 inning scoreless stretch. Cadore pitched for Brooklyn and Oeschger for Boston, each lasting the full distance in a likely record run of uninterrupted innings.
Frequently great pitchers take care of both ends of a double header, but it is rarely they go more than 18 or 20 innings to do so. They also usually wait until much later in the season before they attempt it, for few managers care to have a twirler take a chance on his arm thus early in a championship race.
The note questions forecasters who favored New York and Chicago to lead the National League while Brooklyn and Philadelphia trailed. It argues the world is topsy turvy and quotes Jack Coombs saying Detroit pitchers need warm weather to perform, implying current heat favors the opposition.
Manager Killefer of the Los Angeles team found a piece of the blarney stone in California and used it before traveling to Lamore where star J. C. McAuley was busy at pool. The stone apparently worked as McAuley joined the Angels yesterday.
A Georgia club touts Moon as pitcher and Sonn as catcher while eyeing stars for the coming season. Paddy Siglin, last year’s Portland second baseman, after a spring Detroit trial, agreed to report to the Beavers. Other coast clubs bid for him as Arthur Nehf of the Giants lists at 40,000.
Lew Tendler of Philadelphia outpointed Johnny Tillman of Minneapolis over 16 rounds in a lightweight bout at St Paul Minnesota. Most ringside reporters credited Tendler with the decision as Tillman fought hard but could not swing the verdict.
In Boston on May 3 Boston and Brooklyn extended into the nineteenth inning before Boeckel's single drove Sullivan home for a 2-1 Boston win. Fillingim and Smith pitched all game as Brooklyn set a new major league mark with 58 innings across three straight games, surpassing the previous 45-inning record.
Chicago wins both ends of a season-opening doubleheader in Cincinnati by scores of 2 to 1 and 5 to 0. Vaughn homered once and drove in Cincinnati’s lone run in the first game. Alexander shut down the Reds in the second game, while Chicago batters collected six runs on six hits in the nightcap.
Philadelphia pounded Nehf for 21 hits to beat New York 9 to 6 in the third straight game of the series and Philadelphia's fifth consecutive victory. New York 691 Philadelphia 9. Batteries Nehf and Smith Meadows and Tragessor.
Benny Leonard plans a final season in the ring regardless of title status. Manager Billy Gibson says Leonard will fight contenders at the light weight limit to avoid welter accusations. He turned down a $500,000 offer for three film serials, preferring time for his last championship run despite industry pressure.
Marseille harbor nearly shut as strike halts departures with no ships sailing since the walkout began. Local ports and shipping firms face delays and congestion as crews protest.
New York May 3 1920 tennis schedule announced with 180 dates. Church Cup at West Side Tennis Club May 21 22 to influence Davis Cup selections. Intercollegiate championship moved to June 28. Women national championship shifts to September Philadelphia with Detroit clay court event June 21 and Chicago men event July 10. Men’s championship starts August 3 8 at All, and Longwood hosts national doubles Aug 16.
Dispute grows between coast branches of the Amateur Athletic Union as Southern Pacific delays information on coast trials for Olympic selections. Pacific association threatens its own trials in Berkeley or Palo Alto if Southern California fails to meet funding and participation terms. Oregon Washington California athletes may attend nationals in Boston for final Olympic eligibility.
Angered by rowdy conduct, John Meydler demands strict enforcement to eject unruly players and managers. Ban Johnson, despite political critiques, is praised for his disciplinarian stance, with umpires urged to report offenses and mete heavy penalties to curb rough play.
Paris society gossips about a sensational perfume discovery described as finer than radium. The Princess of Rosprogitoms, with insider information, bought 500 drops at 2500 dollars total or five dollars per drop. The perfume is claimed to be the finest in existence. One ton of seaweed yields only five drops of the substance.
Connie Mack rebuilds the Philadelphia Athletics with young talent. Clarence Galloway, 22, a versatile shortstop from Presbyterian College, and Bill Slim Harris, 22, a 6 foot 6 inch right handed pitcher from Houston, join the A’s as promise players. Galloway shows defensive skill and batting potential while Harris brings a strong fastball and Texas League reputation.
A garbled set of reminiscences praises Terry McGovern Bob Fitzsimmons and Leach Cross as great fighters while noting Nat Bernard Burns Foley and others. Canada Cal jokes at length about temperance and liquor in dolls and drinks with wordplay.
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