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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
8
New York defeats Cincinnati 6 to 5 in a slugging game as Tesreau drives in runs in the fourth and Johnny Kling joins Cincinnati. Batteries Suggs Brown and Clark for Cincinnati and Tesreau Demaree and Myers for New York.
Brooklyn took the first game of the Chicago series 7 to 3 in a clash of managers over pinch hitters. In the seventh, Chicago led 3 1, Wheat started a tying rally with a single, Daubert moved him along, and Smith and Fisher scored to tie. Humnel delivered the decisive hit for Brooklyn, and a double play stopped further scoring. Hank O'Day debuted as umpire.
In Philadelphia May 6 Wingo pinch hit for Steele in the seventh with bases loaded and two out, lofting a two-bagger to drive in two runs as St. Louis beats Philadelphia 3 to 1. Strong defense and swift catcher work kept scores down for the Phillies.
Boston stays two games back as Wagner returns and Pittsburg is defeated in a 10 inning contest. Sweeney singles in the tenth, Titus sac, Kirke hits a deep fly to left, Carey mishandles and Sweeney scores the winning run. Kirke is credited with a double as Boston beats Pittsburg 3 to 2.
New York May 6 President Lynch of the National League announced the dismissal of Umpire C. J. Owens for violating rules by entering a gambling resort. Lynch said umpires are backed by the president in discharging duties and must maintain conduct above reproach to gain respect from players press and public.
In a Pacific Coast League contest Venice defeated Oakland 3 to 2 in ten innings. Venices pitchers held Oakland in check while the decisive runs came after three walks loaded the bases and were followed by timely hitting. The game featured strong defense and a late rally that carried Venice to the victory.
College baseball results show Cornell defeating Pennsylvania State 6 to 3 in Ithaca. A second game in Cambridge listed Lafayette 4 yard over Ann Arbor Washington and Jefferson 2 Michigan 0. A third line notes Ames Iowa American Nell 2 Mar Grin in a fragmented recap.
Western League results show Des Moines 9 over Sioux City 7 and Omaha 7 over St. Joseph 3. Wichita 1, Denver 11, Lincoln 3, and Milwaukee versus Minneapolis are listed with no further details. WCARTY to meet Pelky in upcoming events is noted along with a stray line about McCarty meeting Arthur Peikey.
Tommy Byrne received a telegram from McCarty accepting a challenge and agreeing to a bout with Seskey, confirming the arrangement for a match this Saturday, May 24.
Louisville May 6 indications pointed to a field of eight starters for the Kentucky Derby on May 10 the largest since 1900. Leading contenders listed include Ten Point Foundation CW Leochares Yanker Nations Lord Marshall Donerall Prince Hermie and Hawthorne, though the latter’s start remained uncertain due to a illness recovery report from Lexington stables.
Brattle Washington May 6 Mets university Tokio yesterday cabled to the University of Washington baseball nine an invitation to visit Japan and play a series of games with Mets 71 Japanese offer to pay the Americans expenses if they will leave here Aus land return to Seattle Ost 24 These dates would cause the men to lose five weeks of the school term and concern of the faculty is being sought The Washington men are eager to go.
Detroit May 6 The New York American manager Chance discusses a possible trade of Hal Chase to Detroit noting willingness to trade only for a fair exchange. He questions Crawford and Cobb Pac while indicating two Detroit players could form a fair exchange and suggests other clubs would seek Chase with multiple substitutes in return.
Northwest League game in Portland features Mays staines and Melver in a 2 to 0 win for Portland driven by Stanley's steady relief. Bees, McGinnity puzzles, Vancouver beats Spokane 3 2 in 11 innings with Ingersoll clutch two base hit. Hennett lines one to right field.
Ogden suffers a chaotic loss as Salt Lake wins. Highlights include two-base hits by Moorehead and Hayes, a three-base hit by Jones, and multiple sacrifices and errors. Williams is tagged with the loss while Green and Fowler work extended stints.
Springfield, May 6. Illinois general assembly members and city officers from many cities witnessed a boxing entertainment in Arconhaut. Packey McFarland and Johnny Conlon headlined a card supporting a bill legalizing 10 round bouts. Matches featured Barry versus Coulon, Coulon versus Frankie White, and McFarland versus Schaefer, with McFarland receiving praise before and after.
In Salt Lake City on May 6 Butte rallied in the last two innings to overturn a Salt Lake lead. Errors in the ninth inning allowed Butte to score five runs and seize the game finishing 11 to 6. Salt Lake had held the early advantage with Tune-like scoring in the first inning.
Missoula defeated Helena 5 to 2 in the Union Association opener in Helena on May 6. Strong pitching carried Missoula, with key hits by Spencer Menges Dachbach Perrine and others. Umpire La Rocque. Time of game one hour four minutes.
Boston May 6 eliminations began to decide the national amateur boxing champions. Participants hailed from across the United States and Canada with contests in multiple weight classes. Notable matchups included A Schaft of New Orleans versus Frank Pacey of Toronto in the 125-pound class and Walter Jackson of Toronto against Mike Sullivan of Boston in the 131-pound division.
Missoula May 6 Special Dispatch to the Standar More than 300 schoolboys prepare for the tenth annual Inter scholastic meeting with 100 in town and 200 on trains. Tomorrow afternoon the curtain raiser is the Montana university and Idaho university dual meet. Idaho’s Phillips set a javelin American record last week. Fergus county high team practiced with University field observers predicting many records before Friday night.
Stockholm Olympic prizes will be awarded to the runner up in each event, after James Thorpe admitted the amounts, with the IOC deciding to honor the American delegation. The decision follows Britain's resolution congratulating the Amateur Athletic Union for its sportsmanlike handling of the case.
Oxford and Cambridge athletic authorities propose a track and field meet at Harvard stadium in June but funding shortages and ongoing examinations prompt moving the event to September. The proposal notes Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard involvement and cites academic calendar constraints.
In Clarinda Iowa on May 6 the first business manager for the city was engaged. Wilson was chosen to fill the office combining duties of business agent and city clerk at a salary of 1600 dollars per year. Citizens expect the move to cut costs as Clarinda with about 4400 residents adopts this new governance measure.
Helena council in executive session decided the city will be a party to the Public Service Commission case challenging rates charged by the Helena Light and Railway Company. The decision stems from the pending proceedings and aligns with municipal oversight of utilities.
A new state capitol project valued at 3,300,000 dollars started construction in Jemerson City today. Officials expect the building to be ready for occupancy by the end of Governor Major's administration.
Philadelphia National League club protested a game citing an undue advantage claim. Umpire Klemm called a second ball to Seaton with two strikes on Wingo in the seventh inning, forcing a pitch into the groove as Wingo doubled for St Louis two runs.
A collection of terse notes covers guests at the Thornton Hotel in Missoula and Helena business visitors, birth and family announcements, travel plans, labor leaders in town, an autopsy verdict for Joseph Mulcahy, and a long string of names and places from Butte and nearby towns reflecting a lively but fragmented day’s social and civic notices.
Chicago May 6 The general jury to try Jack Johnson the negro pugilist champion on a white slave act indictment will likely be completed before noon tomorrow. It is expected that Bebe Schreiber the government's chief witness will be put on the stand at once. Kenney former training camp assistant of Johnson did not respond to a subpoena and is missing. Johnson is accused of bringing Belle Schreiber from Pittsburg to Chicago on October 15, 1910.
Governor Blease announced a $500 reward for the body of Richard Austin, the man who shot two white men and fatally wounded another near Hampton on Wednesday. The payment depends on sufficient identification. a larger bounty had previously been placed on Austin’s relatives.
In Ogden Utah on May, three box car thieves were surprised by an armed posse on a Union Pacific train after conductor William Ruddell alerted Evanston authorities to thieves breaking into cargo. Bandits were ordered out in the glare of fuses guarding the scene.
Felix ONeill, Denver police chief, brother of John J. Neill, Continental Oil agent, has led fierce action against Industrial Workers of the World in Denver. ONeill, a 20 year veteran of police and sheriff offices, seeks safety commissioner. John K. ORourke, ex Silver Bow sheriff, says ONeill has strong chance. O’Rourke and wife traveled from Salt Lake after attending Miss Margaret Whalen’s funeral.
A Rhodes scholar from Colgate University New York named my shephardson won the Gladstone history prize in Oxford England on May ww. The announcement highlights a student from the United States achieving top honors in a major historical studies prize.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Governor Stewart reappointed Dr. G. A. Chevingy of Butte to the state board of dental examiners and W. R. Montgomery of Butte to the state board of pharmacy, reflecting continued appointments by the governor.
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