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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1921
Page
2
Mise Mae Colvin and Butte’s sweetest singer headline a lively Rag Time medley at the old time country store dance night with prize dances and a contagious crowd-pleasing chorus generated by the Harmony Hounds.
Sunday event titled Balloon Frolic offers a surprise program including Circus acts Miss Colvin performing in a broad change of program with dancing swimming and diving in the plunge the afternoon feature promises lively entertainment for all attendees
Decoration Day program arranged with a schedule suited to the day. Ex-service men are specially invited to attend and participate in the observance and ceremonies.
Despite a sparse crowd, Jack Dempsey staged a boxing exhibition before fans in Muantic City. The event featured training bouts and remarks from Capt. Bah Roe, with Dempsey engaging in shadow boxing and light exchanges to entertain the audience.
Abe Attell former boxer charged as a fugitive from justice in Chicago connected to the 1919 baseball scandal. Justice Tierney postponed until next Tuesday the case with Attell testifying he was in Chicago Oct 3 1919 but denying the date. He denied knowing Ban Johnson and other listed figures.
Mikago May 27 Bert Shotton's triple as Walker in the sixth plated St Louis to lead Chicago 10 to 7 in the first of a series. Chicago tied it on Sullivan's two on left field homer but St Louis pulled ahead with key hits and late doubles. Doak, Walker, Sherdell, Clemons behind. Alexander, Freeman, Jones, O Farrell for Chicago.
The Metropolitan handicap at one mile was won by Mad Hatter of the Rancacar stable with Augacioug second and Yellow Hand third at Belmont Park New York May 27. The event paid 120 to the winner and drew eight starters amid a festive crowd. Amateur baseball results and other notes follow, including a Giants victory and a New York St. Louis game recap.
Hunter of England defeated American rival Graham of Royal Liverpool 12 up at Hoy Lake in the Amateur Championship at the Lake course. The win sets a new record margin for the event and hints at a possible return match with a British team next year. American entrant Charles Evans Jr. departed for Paris for the French championships at Chantilly.
New York defeated Washington 11 to 4 as Ruth had two singles and fanned once. Batteries: Hoyt and Schang for New York. Gharrity and others for Washington. Also Cleveland beat St Louis 14 to 8 after late seventh inning rally. Detroit topped Chicago 3 to 1 in 10 innings.
Fishing reports from Oregon and nearby rivers describe fair to good conditions with several strong catches and high water. In Leavenworth, former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, serving a federal prison sentence, is scheduled to box in a 12 round match arranged for prisoners.
Contestants from California and Stanislaus provided a strong display as entrants prepare for tomorrow’s mile events. Coaches expect a tight battle for team points with rough estimates placing the winning total between 16 and 22. No records fell, but performances were high and the field showed depth.
A partial game report notes Chase freed on habeas corpus as Coast League action unfolds in Chicago. Limited readable lines mention Vernon, Portland, Salt, Lak Beane, and SSRN references amid a 12 inning sequence with unclear final score.
French boxing contender Georges Carpentier says he feels fit and “the battleship” after a grueling day of 10 miles of road work three fast rounds and 36 minutes in the gym. He trained with Italian Joe Gans, ran through woods, and weighed 171 1/2 pounds. He plans to attend Mike Gibbons and Tom Gibbons bouts before facing Jack Dempsey on July 2 at Jersey City.
A Gaelic football exhibition is set for Sunday between the City Dreadnoughts and the County Destroyers. The $1 admission goes to the Trent Liberty Loan fund, and a large crowd is expected as no ball game will be played on that day.
The Associated Press reports Tex Rickard will be guest of honor at a clean Sportamanship dinner on June 30 in New York. Attendees from across the country are expected to attend to honor Rickard for his boxing career and public conduct.
In Conn May 27 Yale University of Japan ese today faced anxiety over bronchial trouble. A testimonial from John G. Hekking of 195 Burgess Place Passaic NJ praises Foley's Honey and Tar for rapid relief of coughs colds and croup, noting it loosened phlegm cleared hoarseness and stopped throat tickling.
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