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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
8
Brooklyn defense falters in eighth as New York wins first in series. Mamaux allows base runners until late bunting changes, final score 1 to 0 or 1 to ? Noted confusion in text but New York holds late edge.
William M. Johnston of San Francisco defeated William Tilden Jr. of Philadelphia in three straight sets 6 1 6 4 6 3 at the West Side club to claim the national singles turf court championship. Johnston earns a second leg on the championship bowl, repeating his 1915 title on the same turf amid a gallery of over 4,000 spectators.
Elimination by scar football suits issued to 40 candidates by Athletic Director M I Danahey at Butte high school. Training began with strong material and old players guiding the effort. Coach Buzz Bentz expected soon to join. Butter Driscoll assists in early drills while Skim, a 1917 star, directs. The squad aims to resume traditional scholastic football strength as two years of practice gaps are addressed.
In Kansas City the clash draws a response as plans shift. Kansas City 8, Indianapolis 5, Milwaukee 5, Toledo 6, St. Paul at Columbus postponed due to strike near apolis.
Fred Toney delivered a masterful pitching display against the Pirates, solidifying his status as a top right hander for the Giants. The piece discusses his late-season form, a midyear relief stint, and expectations for a return to full strength, with notes on team plans and other pitchers.
A reader notes praise for fighters with Irish roots and Celtic descent, citing Dempsey O Dowd Britton Kilbane among champions. The column argues that many top boxers share Gaelic blood while acknowledging non Irish champions like Jim Thorpe and Abe Attell. It also discusses Indian and Jewish athletes and Driscoll’s late career resurgence and potential opponents.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Louisville Kentucky Kenneth Simmons of Butte and Bastian won the Kentucky state doubles championship tennis match defeating the Afterburn brothers in a thrilling contest watched by more than 2 000 spectators. The winners dominated the net throughout and also won the mixed doubles 6 4 6 4 with Mrs Long defeating Claus Culbertson and Miss Lyon.
Philadelphia and Washington split a doubleheader and four game series. Walter Johnson dominated the Phillies in game one, winning 8 to 2, while Naylor kept the Athletics in check in game two as Harper was hammered late in a 6 to 8 defeat. Hunt debuted with the A’s after joining from Waco, pitching amid fielding miscues and trouble.
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