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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
10
Boston town team delivers a victory as two hits off Doc Harper pace the win over the Senators. persistent defense and timely hitting sustain the rally, securing a close finish for the home club.
Boston edged Washington 6 to 2 behind late offense as Milan Scott and Hooper drove in key runs. Philadelphia beat New York 3 to 2 on Kwannon’s 10th inning hit, with Perry erratic but solid late. The report also notes St Louis action with Jacobson temperatures referenced.
In a seven inning frame, Cleveland defeats St Louis 6 to 3 after Coombe’s error tied the game. Gedeon and Jacobson spark the offense with key hits, while Jacol contributes two doubles and a single with a sacrifice. Batteries Davenport Sotheron Severed for Cleveland and Coumbe Morton ONeill for St Louis.
Chicago edged Detroit 3 to 1 in a pitchers’ duel as Williams limited the Tigers to seven hits. Holand fared worse for Detroit, while Chicago benefited from a Heisman fumble and Heisman’s trio of players contributing, including Jackson’s three-bagger and Felsch’s sacrifice fly. Two double plays aided Williams in key late frames.
Wrestlers Ed Strangler Lewis and his challenger prepare for a decisive two out of three falls match today with plans for a late finish. The bout, billed as a major event, dominates sports pages and draws attention to the era’s heavyweight wrestling scene.
The War Department will not send soldier athletes to the Paris interallied games in June. The ruling covers overseas veterans and those who stayed stateside. Secretary Baker and Gen March announced the decision. Pershing will select personnel for overseas competition. The American League history and dominance are summarized, with a list of pennant winners and managers.
Brooklyn overcomes a terrible handicap to defeat the Phillies in a closely contested game. The action centers on strong performances by seven to the bad superbass, delivering a decisive late surge.
Brooklyn overcame a seven run deficit to beat Philadelphia 11 to 8 as Grimes held the Phils in check after a rough third inning. Oeschger, Faircloth, and Cady fueled the Brooklyn offense with timely hits and a trio of runs in the mid game.
In Philadelphia at the Penn relay meet Tin-yard ash marks the finish line as runners pile across the tape. Sol Butler of Dubuque led the pack with W Haddock of Kansas second and G Hass of Grinnell third while JP Dwyer placed fourth. The caption notes the intense effort visible on the athletes' faces as they pushed to the tape.
May 6 note describes an immense arena planned in Bayview park Maumee for the Willard Dempsey heavyweight world title bout on July 4. Toledo boxing commission issued a permit for the fight set to begin at 3 o clock in the afternoon. The arena is projected to seat up to fifty nine thousand spectators.
Two dozen athletes signed up for bouts under Edward Cleary with finals set for night at the YM Ross's cigar store. Featherweight and lightweight entries are closed. bantam and welterweight acceptances run to Friday. Seltzer oversees entrants with listed fighters including Luther Mantle Wiles Legens Ralph Bennett and others.
The American soldiers of the service of the supply department closed their meet with the intermediate section winning the championship. Fred Fuller of the Boston Athletic Association won the mile marathon in 4 1 PC. The meet previews inter Allied games as teams from American divisions form and plan. A proposed Australasian cup challenge and dates are discussed with Maj. Norman Brookes on a committee to select the team.
The New York Yankees plan to showcase several rookies against the Red Sox on April 23 as Miller Huggins strengthens the outfield and pitching staff. Promising hires include George Halas, Lefty O Doul, and Alexander Ferguson, with veterans Shawkey, Schneider, Thormahlen, and Russell adding depth. Bobby Roth and Elmer Miller provide further options as Huggins builds a competitive squad for the season.
The article praises George Burns as a top outfielder for the New York Giants, calling him a sure catcher with speed and power. It notes he has been with the McGraw club for seven years and is viewed as a star performer in the making.
Arthur Vletcher, famed Giants shortstop, sustained injuries in the season opening game and is out. He expects a prompt return to McGraw's lineup to push the pennant chase forward.
Huggins praises the infield as a settled proposition with Pipp, Pratt, Baker, and Peckinpaugh at key positions. Catching is strong with Harold Rue and Earl Baldwin showing promise, aiming to meet major league standards as training continues and season prep proceeds.
Uncertainty surrounds Bartfield Ortega II with no invitation to visit Butte for decorations. Army manager Sullivan and Benny Murphy of Seattle report Bartfield must box Jack Bricast, but no definite plan emerged. Local prospects include Spi and Matt Mooney, with mixed results cited from recent regional boxing pages.
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