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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1923

Page

4

Williams Scores Twentieth Homer In Frantic Ballad of Batting

Unclear OCR text reports Williams belting his twentieth homer as part of a chaotic game narrative. Mentions players UnNngelphie Jane Philadelphs, Nes, Mokan, Ploska, Me TWilils, and others with scattered references to Cubs, Reds, Pirates and a western invasion. Contains numerous garbled names and dates, but centers on a homer and scoring spree by Williams and assorted batters in a long season game.

Jane Philadelphs Nesfin Mokan Ploska

Regional college basketball results reported in brief

American Association standings and recent scores include Toledo A host, St Pauls, and Indianapolis-Kansas City games. Colts, Columbis, and Minneapolis noted with varying outcomes in a compact mise-en-scene of results and schedules.

Columbus Boxer Downey Edges Perry in Close Bout

Sport notes from Columbus report G Tune 4 Anthony Downey middleweight won a judges decision over Jack Perry of Pittsburg in a dy youml bout. Also from New York June 4 Sweet Kiss won the steeple chase at Delmont Park but Rider B. Hayes collapsed and died during the event, Hayes five years old.

Columbus G. Tune Anthony Downey Jack Perry Pittsburg Lanight New York Ais Wount Sweet Kiss Delmont Park B. Hayes Hayes

Chiqui Wilt Tock Trio Tops Challenger in Warraa Featherweight Clash

New York notes a flamboyant featherweight bout setup as Chiqui Wilt Tock Trio defeats veteran Johnny Milhane at Giants' Ball Park. Plans for a five week exhibition tour in New York state and New England precede a title defense versus Johnny Dundee. Tex I Mekard joins as a bidder for the Dundee bout while Hudeline claims first consideration. details remain uncertain.

New York Tuzens Heigal France Tila Johnny Milhane Saterday Ue Pol Grounds New York State New England Juhnny Dundee Tomy Jy Cuqui Robert Madeline Tex I Mekard Hudeline

Idaho Sheriff Pursues Lunatic Murderer Near Santa

In St Markis Idaho on June 4 Sheriff Charles G Gragg and a posse hunted Frank Strand a bachelor Done shuder after Strand allegedly shot and killed neighbor We Wedel in Wedels yard the previous day. The motive cited was dispute over fences and roads. Wedel filed an insanity complaint last September Strand was declared sane and bonded to keep the peace.

St. Markis Idaho Charles G. Gragg Santa Here Frank Strand Doneshuder We Wedel Wedel Strand

British Open Cup Preview Amid US Threat to Defend Crown

The article previews the British Open Cup with American contenders aiming to seize the title at Yeoom. It notes Baines Farrell and Leo Diegel join the American challenge, while Sarazen and Marcell bring strong bids. Hagen and Duncan also feature, as last year’s results shape expectations for the windswept English courses.

Sarazen Marcell Warnes Ding Hagen Hutelison Barnes Golfey Harnes Doncan Magen Duncan Walter Hagen Sceamnd Swith

Independent Outfit Beats Chieftains In Rough Game

The Telena Independents youngsters upset the Chieftains by an 18 to 12 score in a rugged baseball game yesterday. Me Digiienders fought early, but the Independents built a lead with strong offense in the sixth inning, then held on as the Chieftains rallied. Pitching and defense fell mostly to the Independents, with Waterlog and other pitchers seeing time as Highlandras held the mound late.

Telena Utah Ehantic

Pirpo Merman Bout Postponed After Rain Storm

The 15 round heavyweight match between Luis Angel Pirpo and the Italian Jack Merman of New York, initially set for Sunday afternoon, was postponed due to heavy rain. Officials announced plans to reschedule for next Sunday as weather conditions remained unfavorable. Independent Want Ads.

Mavana Luis Angel Pirpo Jack” Merman New York Waa

Willard and Firpo Bout Set for July 12 in Jersey City

New York June 4 report states Jess Willard former heavyweight champion will face Luis Firpo of South America at Boyle's Thirty Acres Jersey City on July 12. The bout was moved from July 7 to avoid clashing with the Black Dempsy-Gibbs title bout in Shelby Mont on July 4. Rickard also notes the Willard Firpo semifinal pairing will feature Way Jolson of Iowa against Jack McAuliffe Sr. of Detroit.

New York Jess Willard Lois. Fireo South America Boyle's Thirty Acres Jersey City Shelby Mont Black Dempsry Tommy Gibbots St. Paul Rickard Way Jolson Lowa Jack McAuliffe Deiroik

Unclear sports and oil notes mix with scattered names

A garbled agglomeration of sports results and oil drilling reports mixes names such as Walter, Henley, and Chester with references to 1988 events and a Sheridan Wyoming well update. The text includes scattered mentions of wins, prizes, and a Carter Oil well No 2 near Sheridan, reporting a gasser potential and comparing to well No 1 drilled months earlier.

New Wyoming Sheridan Wyo Billy Créck Carter Oil Geo Will Creck

Proclamation Shifts 500000 Acres Between Forests

President Harding issued a proclamation transferring about 500000 acres from Sequoia National Forest to Inga National Forest in California to aid in the administration of both forests. The move consolidates control to streamline management in the western national forest system.

Washington Sequoia National Forest Inga National Forest California Harding

Memphis Recruit Defeats Yankees in Tight Clash

By Arsentated Press from Washington via New York Memphis recruit Hengeiton Jonousk Vodiy led a comeback as Cleveland and Myatt sparked late scoring. Hengetoron Jonousk Vodiy, Marton, Smith, Wooner, Myatt, and Bleich contributed in a close 4 to 1 rally, lifting Memphis to a key early season win over New York.

Arsentated Press Washinston Juive Patfeler O Teerult Memphis Hengetoron Jonousk Vodiy Washington New Yocka Double Wire

Dempsey Begins Actual Training For Fourth of July Bout

Great Falls report says champion Jack Dempsey resumed training at Great Falls Park after a week off the trail. He reportedly gained near ten pounds, entering peak condition. A cold drizzle marked the morning run of eight miles, followed by sparring, shadow boxing, and rope skipping as he readies for the July 4 clash with Tony Gibbons in Shelby.

Assormed Great Falls Jack Genpsey Great Pals Park Save le Toney Gibbons St. Paul Shelby Dempsey

Gibbons to Leave for Montana Ahead of Dempsey Bout

Gibbons 15 10 leaves today for Montana with wife and three children. He trains for a fight with Jack Dempsey, expressing confidence in defeating the champion. Mrs. Gibban appears uncertain about the bout and future plans as they depart amid publicity and speculation.

Gibbons Montana Jone Tontine Gibbons Shveiby Fin Neen Javke Dempsey Tuly Gibbana Dempsey Gibbank Lee Championnhin Battie Riddle Hane Eparting Parks Nore

Moore Hot death ties to murder and finances

Kansas City reports a man named Moore found on railroad tracks in a suspected murder linked to financial troubles at the Grant Company where he served as vice president and treasurer. His body showed signs suggesting he may have been struck and dragged, with investigators evaluating the possibility of death by action and foul play.

Kansas City A. Moore Milwaukee & St. Mi M. Verger Mowre Sunilanigh Ate Berger Monres Lanwless “Grant Company

Fat Arbuckle receives ovation after manslaughter trial

In Chicago on June 4 Fatty Arbuckle appears at a summer garden fete for the first time since his manslaughter trial over Virginia Rappe’s death. He receives a one starved ovation as he thanks the audience and recalls support from friends and fans worldwide. Telegrams and messages of good luck line a bulletin board in the lobby of the garden venue.

Chicago Itoscan Fatty Artuckle Dietinn Dian Fiese Virginia Rappe Arbuckle

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