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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1920
Page
8
The Cleveland Indians defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 1 to 0 at League Park Cleveland on October 1 in a pitching duel between Duster Mails and Sherrod Smith. Speaker doubled to drive in the only run in the sixth inning as 27,194 attended the game and receipts totaled $82,969.
The opening Class B match of the Anaconda Bowling Association was won by the Anodes who took two of three games from the Barbers. Final scores show the Barbers struggling in the series with the Anodes gaining the decisive advantage.
Gov James M Cox reportedly received two wins from Hamilton County liquor interests in Ohio, with those influences described as still friendly to Democratic candidate and former President William Howard Taft, according to remarks made in Seattle.
Windsor Ontario Oct 11 Man o War the greatest of 3 year olds and Sir Barton best of 4 year olds finished active training and retired to quarters tonight for a mile and a quarter race at Kenilworth Jockey Club for America’s thoroughbred title with stakes of 80000. The race will be run regardless of track conditions and a record crowd is expected.
The French champion Marcel Carpentier plans to fight Barney Lebrowitz, aka Battling Levinsky, on Columbus Day. Critics argue the match could hurt Carpentier’s standing compared with a potential later clash with W. H. Dempsey, depending on the outcome and perceived prowess.
Two major events unfold today back east with telegraphers kept busy. Georges Carpentier makes his long awaited American debut while Man o War meets Sir Barton at Windsor Ontario track near Detroit. Both promises of speed and endurance, with Man o War the heavy favorite though Sir Barton is a formidable rival. If the Canadian horse is at peak while Man o War falters the outcome may swing.
Carpentier makes his bow in the arena at the Jersey City ballpark after a move from Ebbet's Field in Brooklyn. The International Sporting club runs the event, promising good management after a rough crowd incident earlier this year.
The piece notes the French heavyweight as a favorite against Le Vinsky but hints at hesitation. It recalls Papin’s earlier easy victory praised by Deschamps, questioning whether Carpentier’s manager misjudges heavyweights and might back a boxer outmatched by an average American.
Levinsky wanes as a fighter after being soundly defeated by several opponents including Dempsey and Brennan. Dempsey toyed with him while Brennan pressured, yet the battler moves nimbly and clinches at danger. He carries a decent punch but remains no real title contender.
The French boxer Georges Carpentier is favored to win, cited for early ring success against Joe Jeanette and Gunboat Smith at a young age, along with speed, tactical intellect, and power. He is described as a hard hitter, rivaling the difficulty faced by opponents like Le Vinsky, possibly second only to Jack Dempsey.
The Frenchman is described as a hip puncher like the current champion, delivering power from his toes with every blow. He is a hard puncher whose danger remains constant, while Georges has shown he can take punishment in tough battles and stay in the fight.
Fans seek how he defeats Levinsky to gauge a possible Dempsey bout. An impressive win would boost the Carpentier Dempsey proposal and draw comparisons with the champion’s methods. If Levinsky wins, Descamps loses a fortune by missing a Levinsky Dempsey match opportunity.
The commentator praises the manager’s grasp of the business saying today’s affair brings in thousands yet he won’t let his man drop the main prize. Carpentier is portrayed as sure of beating Le vinsky and steering away from Dempsey unless France wins. the piece hints at a French victory as the likely outcome.
The race between Sir Barton and Man o War excites turf followers as much as any recent event, drawing attention beyond the record purse of 76000 dollars and the gold cup offered for the competition.
The horse Man of War is widely regarded as the favorite to win, with observers saying he would have to be badly doped to lose.
Many sportsmen have gone east to view the world series and the Carpentier Levinsky bout or Windsor race. Likely 75,000 will attend the Windsor event as Detroit’s population shows strong interest in horse racing. Attendance at Cleveland is expected to be less affected as locals pack into the ball yard.
A wry remark complains that accusing either the Indians or the Dodgers of crookedness is unlikely since both teams are portrayed as exceptionally honest and not stealing bases in the series.
Hereafter when a ball player is offered for sale the managers will carefully examine his batting fielding and bribing averages.
The city may host an electrical exposition in 1924 to light up Portland. The statement compares the potential event to croquet or ping pong as national games and notes no betting scandals have affected those sports.
Gene Tunney from Camp Lewisfights maverick style early and finished strong beating Clem Zukowski in Tacoma last Thursday night in a swift one minute thirty seconds bout.
Joe Gorman and Morgan Jones battled six rounds to a draw on the coast card. Gorman had fought Bud Ridley for four rounds in Seattle the night before and showed signs of wear. The boxing scene on the coast remains active and growing.
Steve Sullivan of Butte scored touchdowns against Mount St Charles on Saturday before being pulled from the game for hogging the spotlight.
A game described with score by quarters 49 33 24 27 and a claim that Grizzlies alone understood the signals suggesting a unique tactic or advantage. The remark implies misreadings by rivals and a notable advantage for Memphis.
Los Angeles officials promised a full and complete inquiry into charges of corruption in the Pacific Coast Baseball League last season. W. C. Doran said the probe would be thorough and may be presented to the grand jury. The case centers on a $3000 pool used to bribe players from other clubs to help Vernon win the pennant. A libel suit by W. H. Borton against Vernon manager Eslick seeks damages.
Oct 11 in Cleveland Richard Rube Marquard Brooklyn pitcher will not receive his share of gate receipts until after ticket scalping charges are settled. NL President John Heydler announced the share will be held until the court case is resolved and league action will follow if he is found guilty.
Despite weekend weather, top scores marked the qualifying round for the Blethering post season event at the Conda Country Club. Ten contestants earned spots for the nine hole Sunday afternoon match, teeing off at 1 30 with Lemmon leading the order and alternates ready to fill in as needed.
On October 11 in New York the European heavyweight title holder Georges Carpentier and American light heavyweight champion Battling Levinsky were reported in good shape for their 12 round no decision bout in Jersey City tomorrow night. The card also features a six round match pitting Ted Kid Lewis against Marcel Thomas for the European welterweight title.
Hal Mahone owned by George Brandeis of Omaha and driven by Marvin Childs won the Phoenix Hotel prize for 2:06 pacers at the Grand Circuit meeting in Lexington. The first heat saw Royal Earl win but Hal Mahone stumbled before the eighth pole. Lillian S was placed last for interference. Esther R and Miriam Guy also gained double wins in their respective races, while Irish Voter won the 2:06 heat.
Ritchie Mitchell of Milwaukee outpointed Joe Welling of New York over eight fast rounds in Philadelphia. Both boxers weighed 134 pounds at the weigh in.
Fifty six Polish orphans aged two to fifteen arrive in Victoria from Vladivostok aboard the liner Fushima Maru en route to Seattle where a home is being built by the Polish committee for their care.
The two fighters echo a famous beverage line, noting the near miss yet far distance from that iconic drink reference. They press for sharp focus as fans anticipate the match impact and potential outcomes.
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