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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
6
Babe Ruth writes that he will not barnstorm in Canada for $20,000, choosing to prove himself “on the level.” He reflects on conflicts with Miller Huggins, recalls past support, and urges young players to follow manager instructions and maintain discipline.
In Philadelphia the Athletics beat Washington 9 to 7 to cut the Senators’ lead to seven games. Eddie Rommel was the fourth pitcher for Mack, tossing two scoreless innings to preserve the win. Roger Peckinpaugh contributed for Washington but the Athletics rallied with timely hitting in the later innings.
Thirty husky youths answered Sullivan's call for football practice at Central yesterday. One of the largest gatherings in years, seven veterans from last season formed the nucleus of the team. Letty Doherty will captain the Centralites, with Dinity Harrington, Rika Nugent, Frank Whalen, Dub Murray, Bob Maguire, and J. Keppler reporting for duty.
Brookins the Iowa hurdler, famed for world and collegiate marks, faced dwindling interest as he seeks fresh challenges. In 1934 at Amen Town he ran 28 seconds flat for 220 yards hurdles, a time rivaled by other stars and marked by strong form. He later yielded to the idea of amateur competition and possible coaching duties as he weighs future steps.
Butte bantam Dixie Lahood, described as the uncrowned champion, has half a dozen bouts this year. Manager John A. Sullivan said a message from Biddy Bishop requests Lahood to meet a strong opponent in Seattle's indoor season opening card this month. California promoters also seek Lahood, with Sullivan weighing an Los Angeles offer for three fights.
Clarence Hutchinson, star of the Clark champions, sails for California to join the Vernon club of the Cost League. He was signed by Walter McCreedie, Portland baseball veteran, and if his showing with Vernon is strong, a Detroit tryout may follow next spring.
Bobby Morris, captain of the Black-Pitt Mines league champions of 1924, was announced to referee Pacific coast games this season. He will officiate Coast conference matches and several intercollegiate contests including Washington Montana and Washington Nebraska at Lincoln. The schedule lists dates from Sept 28 to Dec 5 with multiple Washington games, high school showings, and matches against Stanford, Oregon, Southern California, Idaho, and Montana.
Great Falls report on Don Tippero a 21 year old Pugilist who fought Billy Defoe of New York in a Labor Day 12 round contest. He has been unconscious for 45 hours with rising temperature and meningitis like symptoms. X rays show a small skull fracture but no blood clot. doctors warn of acute kidney attack from exhaustion.
Bill Tilden and William Johnston will defend the Davis Cup for America against France in the challenge round. Jean Borotra tops the French squad, while Rene La Coste and Johnston’s partner, a Wimbledon champion, prepare to follow as the match progresses in the Eastern time frame.
Chicago won the final game of the series from the Pirates 9 to 7 in eleven innings. The Cubs broke the tie in the eleventh as errors helped produce three pivotal runs, giving Chicago a three out of four swing at the league leaders.
In Los Angeles the first game of the season sees Salt Lake at Vernon with Batteries McCabe Cook Eckert and Whitney for Vernon. Second game notes Salt Lake offense against Vernon.
Associated Press reports promoter Jack Kearns left Chicago for New York to oversee Mickey Walker’s training for a Sept. 21 bout with Dave Shade. He says the Dempsey contract binds him to box with Tunney or Wills, pledging to settle disputes and finalize forfeit details in New York.
The Butte Mines team edged Missoula Bells 3 to 2 at Clark Park to clinch the state baseball title. Oscar Bowers pitched six hits allowed. Rafferty and Bruin’s Rafferty led the Bell offense with a late push, while Bourgeois scored on a misplay. The Clarkmen built a seventh inning run after a 2 0 deficit, with Boyer and Hutchinson scoring on a wild pitch and error. A postgame jewelry prize presentation by Fred Young drew the crowd.
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