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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
16
Two teams leave 10 dedicate ball park for Spokane league action after Victoria ub sale to the Giants. Fries leads the league with a .352 average as more moves affect rosters. McGinnity, Hurley, and Connolly discuss Spokane Great Falls plans with city officials and fans assembling for the opener.
Walter Johnson, longtime ace of the Washington team in the American League, is widely regarded by experts as the greatest pitcher of all time. The debate centers on his speed, control, and dominance during his era.
A passenger declares she is a heroine after an emotional exchange with her mother on a transatlantic liner. She recounts wishing to be a heroine from Scott and Chambers and says a kiss from the second mate led to a dramatic threat to sink the ship if she refused.
The six game clash between Butte and Tacoma produced a league pace setting 236 total bases on 59 hits with 18 homers and 7 triples. Eddie Johnson led Butte with 10 hits and 24 total bases. Reuther sparked Butte with five hits and 10 total bases in five trips. Attendance rose as plans for larger stands moved forward amid weather and altitude pitching concerns.
Bozeman May 22 Four Montana Agricultural College track stars will compete in the Rocky Mountain Conference meet at Denver Colorado next Saturday The squad includes Jack Milburn David Steel McGreat Palis Ingram and Manfred Snow Each has shown strong form with Steel and Ingram near conference record pace Bennion coach predicts points for the team despite heavy travel costs
Washington moved into first place in the American League pennant race by defeating Chicago 2 to 0 as Harper allowed only four hits and struck out seven. Two Washington runs came on a Beal single, an infield out, a walk, and an error on Wolfgang. Also noted were Athletics beating Cleveland 10 to 0, and other games including St. Louis 9 New York 5, Boston 2 Detroit 0, with Plank knocked out and Groom closing.
A leaked epistle from Grantland Rice fans the flames of spring dreams about Cobb, Jackson, and Baker. predicts battles in May between Cleveland and Washington, notes White Sox struggles, and comments on Johnson, Willard, and other stars. The writer laments form and fate while musing on a coming World Series.
Seattle defeated Spokane 7 to 4 as Spokane pitchers were hit hard. Rose struggled in the third inning after two were out, allowing three runs on two hits. Other reports note pitchers Webb and Giddings, and fielding details on both teams.
Chicago hurlers stumble as Sprints, aided by errors, push lead to 5 3. Hendrix and Cooper drive runs. Philadelphia earns victory despite late rally. Score by innings shows a tight contest with misplays shaping the outcome.
In reply to Robert Sharrock, the Casey brothers state willingness to race as amateurs. They will swim Sharrock in 100 20 440 880 yards and one mile. The winner of the most races will be named state champion, with Sharrock offering a handicap.
In Portland Ohio on May 22 the baseball club released Rip Hagerman to the Portland club in the Pacific Coast league. Hagerman arrived here from Portland several years ago. The note mentions chewing gum habit costs the country about 25 million dollars annually.
The article reports Portland owner McCredie pushing for Portland to rejoin the Northwestern League amid salary disputes and travel costs. It notes potential moves involving Helena, Tacoma, and Seattle, with implications for the Coast League and Pacific Northwest teams if expansion or league changes occur.
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