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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
8
Washington lost 6 1 as St Louis Browne defeated the Athletics 6 to 1 in Philadelphia. Joe Bush allowed five runs in the first inning as Danforth and Vangilder shut down the Athletics, with rain delaying play for 11 minutes before the game ended.
A compact notes the baseball action with Lyons pitching and a wild pitch followed by a strikeout. Off Lyong field, Williams and Wamby are mentioned in a halting recount of the rounds and scores.
Berlin July 23 The German foreign office will grant free entrance visas to all foreign sportsmen coming to Germany for competitions. The move follows a request by the German Sporting Union which also seeks reciprocal passport treatment for German athletes in foreign events.
In Pittsburg, Aug 12, Connie Mack and Barney Dreyfuss hobnobged for two hours as leaders Philadelphia Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates fielded an exhibition. Mack hopes for a pennant to unite Pennsylvania. Also noted were scores: American Association wins for Columbia 1 Kaness City 12 and Indianapolis 6 Minneapolis 2, Louisville 14 St Paul 7, Milwaukee 0 Toledo 2. Trotting star Truax breaks world record at Grand Circuit meet, clipping the mile time to 1.4626, with earlier feats by Crawford last fall.
In New York on Aug 18 the Dempsey title fight stalled as promoters Rickard and Kearns posted 25 000 each but Paddy Mullins refused to contribute, blocking the third needed party. Mullins pressed that if Dempsey quits, Harry Wills should be champion, while the commission weighs the forfeit and future bids.
Cincinnati wins both ends of a Philadelphia doubleheader 7 1 in the opener and 12 9 in 11 innings. Home runs by Taque Smith and Roush spark the first game, while Walker drives in the late runs for the second. Mound work by Fuque May and Mitchell pace the Reds, with strong Philadelphia bats idle after early scoring.
Boulogne France August 18 1926 Gertrude Ederle the 18 year old American failed to swim the English Channel after nine hours and 46 minutes of grueling effort. She paused exhausted after battling salt water and chop mid channel. Egyptian swimmer Ishak Helmy aided her surfacing as Jabex Wolfe and trainer watched.
East Helena and Power Motor meet this afternoon at St Charles field in a key baseball clash. The outcome affects the league standings as East Helena seeks to stay tied with The Independent while Power Motor aims to slow their rival.
James H. Van Altes, English Oxford Cambridge star, toppled No. 9 George M. Lott Jr. of Chicago 6-3 8-4 in a Newport round three upset. Other results include Louis N. White defeating Count Andrew De Hertelandy 6-2 6-4, Clarence Griffin beating Edward Slaquer 6-3 6-4, Arnold Jones beating William Clothier 6-4 6-1, and Norris Williams edging Cranston Holman 6-4 10-8.
Forest Hills N Y Aug 18 AP Mine Balen Wills Berkeley Callf the national champion scored two triumphs today in the women's championship semis tournament paired with Miss Mary K Browne who won her first round doubles later from Mia Molin B Mallory and Ming Morton Williams 8 0 6 3 after defeating Mrs C H Hubbard of Beaton in the singles 8 1 6 0 All of the favorites in the singles advanced to the third round though two of the Pacific coast younger met unexpected defeat Miss Helen Jacobs 11 year old national girls champion from California accounted for a big upset yesterday by defeating Mia Harry Bickle former Canadian champion was eliminated by Bias Penelope Anderson of Richmond Va B 4 4 6 6 3 while Miss Charlotte Hosmer young San Francisco star was put out by the veteran Mrs May Button Bondy in another net tussle 2 6 0 4 3
The Helena Trapshooters club holds a weekly shoot this afternoon at Fort Harrison. The program features 50 events split into ten and fifteen events. A shoot is planned for next Sunday morning at 10 for those unable to attend the weekday events.
Vernon California August 16 Associated Press Youngtb bling Georgia schoolboy defeated Jimmy Delaney of St Paul Heat heavyweight 12 round center ring. New York August 18 Associated Press John McGraw Giants manager says lively ball not used and recent changes in construction reduce tension. Ball not wound tightly cover not stretched stitches raised. many small scores early season noted as evidence of changes.
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