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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1919
Page
6
Washington loses eighth straight as Bush sits out blower and Yankes pitch clashes. Pill misthrown and fielding miscues spark a rough game. Yan kees dominate with sharp batting and solid defense, extending their lead in the series.
Washington’s return home marked by the eighth straight defeat as New York won 5 to 4 in 10 innings. None of the visitors’ runs were earned. Batteries Russell Shawkey and Wannah Shaw and Picinich.
Toledo, May 28. Dempsey uses sparring partners roughly as Manager Jack Kearns struggles to retain them. One-Round Davis, a 200 pounder from Buffalo, quit after a heavy walloping. Davis nearly faced a second knockout in two days. Dempsey limited ring work to seven rounds, four with Sergt. Bill Tate, two with Terry Keller, one with Davis. Kearns sought Billy Miske to join camp to train with Dempsey, and starting tomorrow Dempsey will box in the afternoon amid hot weather.
The article describes wartime boxing at Camp Lewis where Wounded Soldier West and Siminich meet in a soldiers bout after each man fought in France. West, known for knocking out his opponent, has a 26 fight streak with no prior loss in service. Promoter Mans Sullivan confirms a full 28 round schedule for sport fans in Butte.
New York defeats Brooklyn 2 to 1 in the opening game as Causey secures his seventh straight win for the Giants. Al Demaree starts for Boston and wins 4 to 1 over Philadelphia, while Cincinnati beats Pittsburg 3 to 1 with sharp defense from Roush and Kopf. Coast baseball and American Association results are listed with multiple postponements and totals.
A closely contested baseball game is set for Columbia Gardens this afternoon at 2 30 between the All-Star soldiers and the Colored Giants. The All-Star lineup features Fisher and Phippins as pitchers with Lo lando and High behind the plate.
The fare opened early and crowds rushed into the grounds as thousands of race fans prepared for the major sweepstake event at Indianapolis. Officials predicted a brisk day with substantial attendance and strong competition among top drivers.
Toledo May 29 Selection of former clubhouse on the shore of Maumee bay less than a mile from Jack Dempsey training quarters was made today for Willard and his retinue They will need a cottage on the bay shore for eating and living quarters close together to avoid trouble The camps near each other may meet on the road and rivalry could flare Willard and Dempsey will be paid performers not enemies and may shake hands when they meet during road work The aim is business not personal feuding with rivals in other sports seen as friends
Archer, Willard's business manager, revealed Willard has trained since February 1, shedding weight from about 274 pounds to 258 percent unclear due to OCR. Toledo prize fight location and timing discussed in Columbus with House of Representatives set for June 17 at 10:04 a.m. Dunn's bill grants governor authority to halt prize fights.
The first golf tournament of the season begins today at the Country club links with the Memorial Day handicap qualifying rounds. The 16 lowest scores advance to the finals. Rounds run Saturday and Sunday afternoons followed by the next two Saturdays, with the final on the Sunday a week hence. Strong interest this year and improved links conditions after rain set a favorable stage.
Washington May 29 President Carranza has been informed that the request for Mexican troops to move through American soil will be withheld for the time being Mexico had sought permission to pass through U.S. territory but it was denied for now.
Two thousand men from Agua Prieta to Juarez for an operation against Francisco Villa's forces. Officials said the government based its decision on the belief the force could not provide protection to American citizens in Northern Mexico.
Report says Costa Rican revolutionaries resist President Tinoco and gain strength. Article notes ongoing conflict and rising rebel activity amid regional tensions.
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