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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
10
In Helena Portland, Butte hosts Seattle in a foggy nine inning tilt where Butte hits persistently but fails to convert. Seattle edges ahead with a last inning effort, but a close thrown play at home leaves Dowling out by six inches as Seattle claims a narrow victory. The crowd reports fair weather and a two hour five minute game with 1,200 in attendance.
Special Dispatch from Helena reports a ragged Helena exhibition led to a 10 to 4 loss to Spokane. Seven Helena errors proved costly as misplays and team weaknesses outweighed strong pitching. Spokane capitalized with timely hits and solid baserunning.
Helena opens a series in Butte as Dowling’s arm and Donahue’s base work draw attention. Wilmot hits well while La Roque’s power and a mishap injure Hurley. Butte eyeing a win over Seattle after home setbacks and Portland edges Tacoma on strong pitching by Quick.
In a tense ninth inning Butte came within inches of tying Seattle on Dowling's close play at the plate. Wilmot sparked the rally with a two-base hit, Donohue scored on a wild sequence, and Ward’s single pulled Seattle further ahead as Stanley’s late homer prevented the tying run.
Los Angeles fought from four runs down against San Francisco to win with a three-run eighth inning. Glendon struggled on the mound as the Giants appeared to be ahead before LA's comeback secured the victory. Batteries Stricklett and Hardy faced the Giants with Baerwald behind the plate.
Dane McDonald will serve as referee for the Britt versus Meelis contest scheduled in June, outlining the clubs' standings and the official's assignment.
Base Durrett had two base hits while Frary Farris and Durrett also contributed. Damman allowed seven strikeouts and seven hits while Putman struck out six. Adame and Zalusky hit three base hits. Damman was behind in the pitching with six strikeouts. Time of game was one hour and seven minutes. Umpire Cody.
National League action in Boston features a high‑drama game where Pittsburgh defeats Boston as the infield shines for Boston. Batteries Platt and Kittridge for Boston and Doheny and Phelps for Pittsburgh are noted, with a close score and standout defensive plays.
In Philadelphia on May 2 the home club won over Cincinnati as hits piled up. In the eighth inning Hulswitz collided with Philips at the plate and the latter wrenched his knee, forcing him to retire. Batteries Philips Cooley and Bergen Duggleby and Zimmer.
New York game report notes visitors pounding Luther Taylor’s pitching and flawless fielding by the defense. J Taylor kept locals scoreless except for a fifth inning double play finale. Batteries were Taylor and Kling for the visitors. L Taylor, Miller and Warner for the locals.
Detroit dropped a May 2 game due to sloppy fielding. The Batteries were Eason and Bue tow while Donahue and Sugden worked in the opposing bullpen.
New York beat Philadelphia 9 to 2 as Chesbro pitched effectively and the home club fielded poorly. Batteries Chesbro and OConnor for New York. Plank Henley Power and Schreck for Philadelphia.
Boston won today's game against Washington with a run after Vreeman's three bagger and La Chance's f ly to Ryan. Wilson hit two triples driving in runs. Criger, WIlse and Clarke contributed in a tense late inning.
Trap shooters from across Montana gather in Helena for the Montana State Sportsmen's Association annual meet lasting three days. Notables include M. B. Brownlee of Spokane donor of the Brownlee challenge medal and D. D. Twohy of Anaconda holder of the blue rocks title. Local officials and gun clubs such as Anaconda Gun Club and Livingston’s Conforr participate, with live-bird events featuring ample birds and strong flyers.
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