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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
10
Cincinnati defeated Boston 15 to 8 in nine innings as four Boston pitchers were hit hard in the sixth. Bur Tus, Boston’s third baseman, went 4-for-4 with four singles and a home run. Thirty men played in the game before Omar un RenALs. Phillies beat St Louis two out of three with a seventh inning rally, scoring three runs to reach victory.
Boxer Bill Tait reports to brother that the 12 round main event with Frankie Monahan ended with a changed decision. Tait says he initially named victor, but the official result was altered after judges. He indicates he would prefer a rematch to clear the matter.
Sisler’s five game hitting streak is broken in a Boston 10 to 7 win marked by 20 base on balls. Both teams used three pitchers, all struggling for control, while Bil Barrett made a one handed grab off the screen.
In Detroit on May 20 the Tigers won their second straight game defeating Washington 7 to 3. Cobb started, three-pitch and a base on balls aided the Tigers. New pitcher allowed three runs, Ruether had one. Also report notes Gonzaga defeated Idaho 10 to 2 in Moscow, Idaho.
Miss Glenna Collett, the American golf star, was defeated by Miss Joyce Wethered at Troon Scotland in the British ladies open. The champion won four and three after turning in vincible golf and forcing Collett into a string of errors from the ninth to the eleventh holes.
In the Pacific Coast League, games in Sacramento Portland Oakland and Salt Lake Seattle were postponed due to wet grounds. The San Francisco matchups were not completed in the fragment and await rescheduling details.
The Laundry Daymen secured a win against Illinois Team 18706 in a game marked by solid pitching from Sullivan and Stodden. Shea provided key offense contributing 13 points as the squad extended its winning streak.
The report notes an early clash between Anodes and Clirks-Powers, with showers arriving soon after and the game ending over time. Fans are told the result should mean little in their week, as events move on.
Butte promoters settled on Ommy Ryan of McKeesport as the California mauler Mickie O'Donnell’s foe for the May 28 card in Butte after chasing possible challengers. Ryan to leave Syracuse today, expected in Butte Saturday, with plans to clash in a six or eight round setup alongside Frankie Monahan and other Western prospects.
Eadie Urena or Columbus Ohio 4 Earl McArthur the Sioux City bantam have signed to box the main event at a Great Falls show on Tune 2 according to reports. O Dowd recently boxed a draw with Jimmy McDermott in Great Falls. McArthur is a local favorite around the Middle West where he has been a constant performer.
New York May 20 Babe Ruth, 54 pounds lighter after illness, practiced for the first time since indigestion and flu disrupted spring training. Weighing 170 pounds, he swung well in the right field bleachers at Yankee Stadium and plans to rejoin the Yankees for the Boston series after a western tour. His daily hour of bat work marks his recovery step.
Chicago May 20 Home run totals lead the majors with 41 by Gabby Hartnett as Chicago trails in the standings. St Louis and Philadelphia contests show the American and National leagues pursuing the top spots with 26 and 23 wins respectively as yesterday’s games adjust the table.
In Missoula the Inter scholastic track meet May 14 15 16 saw top teams coached by former Montana letters men. Butte first with 36 points led by Harry Dalberg class 19 Montana. Hamilton second coached by Ralph Christie 24. Billings strong with 19 1/2 points built by Fred Dayliss 22. Circle 7th with nine points coached by Chester Baldwin 19. Butte Central eighth with 6 points under Steve Sullivan 22. Other coaches included Guy Stegner 24 Ernest Prescott 19 Superior and J Hoffman 34 Belgrade.
Iron Man Joe McGinnity former skipper of the Butte club in the Union Association known as the oldest pitcher in captivity recently hurled four innings for Dubuque against Burlington of the Mississippi Valley league. McGinnity aged 54 allowed no hits and earned a win. He is manager and part owner of the Dubuque club which sought pennant glory.
Art Cheyne, son of veteran Mines league umpire Alex Cheyne, arrives in Wallace to try for a ball berth with a local club. The infielder will likely work out with Powers in a practice session as his father umpires in Wallace, Idaho this season.
Detroit manager Tyrus Cobb contends the Tigers lack strength and have been overrated by fans. The piece notes high error totals and a problematic team depth while highlighting broader sports coverage. In Paris, the Davis Cup first-round elimination ends with Austria beating Ireland, setting the stage for the second round with Holland facing Sweden in the upper half draw.
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