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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
8
Robinson pitched a strong six innings and held Great Falls to two runs as Butte defeated the Electrics 9 to 2 in nine innings. Hildebrand struggled through six, but Butte broke the game open with timely doubles and steady defense to secure the victory and claim the series lead.
Demaggio figures in a quirky sequence letting Potts fly drop and later throwing Hildebrand out at third but drawing an error then reinstating with the crowd. In seventh, a small fumble as a runner snagged a shoe string near foul. Fans hear a tip to the Electrics about dirty uniforms and plate discipline. Sam Larocque clashed with Manager Hester, while the umpires tolerated Hosier’s bench talk.
Saintly batters pounded Highlanders pitchers and won the third game of the Salt Lake Missoula series 1 to 0. Casteton started for Salt Lake, was lifted in the second, Erickson finished. Errors by Missoula aided Salt Lake who left runners on base in both innings. detailed box shows Daschbach twobase, Tobin threebase, and Brooks, Castleton, Erickson pitching. Time two hours two minutes. umpire Frary.
Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 2 0 in May 1 game as Cy Falkenberg earns his seventh consecutive win allowing three hits. Plank exits in third. Wyckoff and Bush finish. Metzier hits a two bagger for Philadelphia in loss.
In St Louis on May 18 Boston overwhelmed the Blues 15 to 4. Boston pitchers faltered early but the offense piled on with Wagner, Hooper, and Yerkes driving in runs. The Northwest League slate shows scattered action as Seattle and Vancouver posted modest totals amid a rain delay in Detroit where Detroit and Washington were postponed.
Minneapolis Columbus game postponed due to wet grounds. St Paul Indianapolis game also postponed. Early slate shows Milwaukee 2 Louisville 10, then Milwaukee 8 Louisville 4. Other scores include Kansas City 4 Lincoln 7 St Joseph 5 Wichita 4 Omaha 3 Topeka 6 Sioux City Denver 1 Des Moines 1.
The report notes players linked to the St Laure Browns of the American league and the Cleveland Americans. It mentions Boise seeking the men in the Western league and Danny O'Brien of Portland defeating Young Joe Gans in the third round at Forest Park. It also covers the sale of catcher Severoid from Cincinnati to Louisville, effective immediately.
In the Northwest League game Seattle overcame a 2 2 tie in the fifth inning with a two run wild pitch, giving Seattle the victory. Dyer and Kennick. Gipe and Cadman were the batteries. Portland May 1s show Vertiana defeating Eaeieefere Ace. RHE, Vert Veel Vinta Ane and Murray.
New York May 15 Pittsburg with Wagner starting at bat and in the field won the first game of the series from ice today 7 to 2. Demaree knocked out of the box in two innings, visitors scoring five on three passes two singles a double and a triple aided by two errors by Murray Wiltse also in batteries Hobington and Simon. The visitors gained runs in the fifth sixth and ninth as Louis held the line. Brooklyn and St Louis followed with similar scoring patterns as Ragan and Salleo relieved. Cincinnati piled up eleven to Boston three with Johnson holding the locals to scattered hits. Martans injured but remained in the inning. Connelly drove a home run. Becker Bates and Hoblitzer featured.
In Philadelphia May 3, Philadelphia overcame Chicago 6 to 5 after tying and taking the lead in the ninth and tenth innings. Notable defensive plays by Magee and Cravath highlighted the game as bullpen changes and pinch hitters were used. Seaton worked the tenth, Laberus singled and scored on a squeeze bunt as Howley ran for Luderus. Overall and Archer started for Philadelphia with Brennan and Doin catching.
Paced by Jack Lively the Sacramento Wolves beat Venice 7 to 1 at home. Lively allowed five scattered hits while Ferguson and Elliott struggled for Venice as Beltmeier and other Wolves batters supported the win.
In Los Angeles on May 1 Los Angeles beat Portland for the seventh straight time this season as Shibe ser ies? continued. West and Fisher Crabb and Boles contributed for the Beavers while Portland scored 268 in a misread tally.
Minneapolis May 15 Hobe Ferris third baseman and Glen Sbiehardt pitcher were unconditionally released today by President Cantilion of the Minneapolis American association club. Ferris had previously played with the Boston world champions.
Chicago May 15 President Charles A Comiskey and friends hunted ticket brokers selling seats for Saturdays game between New York and Chicago American league teams The day marks Frank Chance day A broker was called by phone with seats priced at 1 3 and 2 with orders for 30 31 seats A memorandum of seats sold was kept at the park and Comiskey vowed to trace and bar brokers offering seats at elevated prices.
Clarence Travis Vine, baseball pitcher recently signed by the Philadelphia Americans, was killed instantly in Crescent, Pennsylvania, when he fell in front of a Philadelphia & Reading locomotive while acting as a brakeman. The accident occurred while he was turning away from a switching task.
Ty Cobb star of the Detroit Tigers would receive only ten dollars a week if injured while under contract, under President Navin's plan to place players under state workmen's compensation. Cobb allegedly earns about two dollars monthly, or zero dollars weekly, and would be affected by the proposed coverage in Lansing, Michigan.
The passage notes that on the bench the full salary is not paid. Under the state law Cobb’s salary would not be paid. The law provides that when an employee is disabled he must be paid an amount equal to one half his weekly wages, not to exceed 19 dollars a week.
Maurice E. McLoughlin of California Norris Williams of Philadelphia Wacoli Hackett and Raymond D. Little of New York were officially nominated as the American team for the Davis Cup matches against Australia The American committee led by R De Wrenn with H W Slocum and G T Adee announced the selections after a meeting.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Billings hosts the Midland Empire League season opener on Decoration Day with 5000 fans expected. Governor Samuel V. Stewart will throw the first ball with Mayor Leavens. Lewistown Mayor Symmes bats with Fergus County boosters. Stewart will give the memorial address as reception committees from Grand Army voters, the chamber of commerce, and the baseball association organize events, and the governor will be guest of honor at a banquet.
Baltimore report says jockey James Benschotten died from injuries suffered during the Linstead steeplechase at Piratico yesterday. He rode Sir Cleges and was thrown at the tenth jump. a horse struck him and he sustained a skull fracture, dying early today.
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