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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1929
Page
12
Smelterites host Webster Cigars at East Helena this afternoon at 3 15 p m in a long running rivalry between top outfits. Both teams expect a packed stands and aim to settle tied contests as the season nears its close.
The Helena Baseball League announces a charity drive to aid crippled children. Manager Al Gaskill says donations will be saved toward a fund and some game proceeds will be set aside for Zeb Mele horn, with fans urged to contribute rather than spend all on pen vies.
In the Coast League race at Superior Arizona on June 4 AP reports Johnny Sato of Passaic New Jersey regaining the lead in the bunion derby during the 66th lap. Pete Gavuzzi of England falls behind.
New York tops Chicago 5 to 3 to take the four-game series finale. Henry Johnson allowed only four safeties as Red Faber pitched well for Chicago, but the White Sox managed just four runs and 18 hits in the series. Gene Robertson collected three more hits, boosting his last seven at bats to six. Art Shires returned to first base, with Leon Blackburne shaking up the lineup. Ruth and Meusel omitted due to illness.
Washington broke a share of the series by scoring multiple runs in the final frame to beat St Louis 7 to 6. Walter Real earned the relief win while Beall started and kept the game close, with key hits from McGowan and Cronin.
Detroit Tigers upset the league leaders, ending a six game Athletics win streak with an 8 to 4 victory in Detroit. Quinn was knocked out early as the Tigers erupted in the fourth inning with four runs. Hall Mason and Shea hit home runs, Dykan added a homer, and Stoner closed out the game after overcoming a late rally.
Cleveland defeated Boston 4 to 0 as Lou Fonseca drove in four runs and Jimmy Zinn held the Red Sox to five hits. Fonseca's two runs came in the first after Jamieson doubled, and Tavener, Zinn, and Fonseca produced the late scoring. The game was halted briefly by rain, but Cleveland pitcher Lonnie Zinn and relievers kept Boston from reaching third base.
Vaughn of Portland Ore has been signed as athletic director at Butte Central High School and will coach the boys team. He succeeds Harold Eaton who resigned. The Western League results show Omaha Denver no game, Tulsa 1 Topeka 2, Oklahoma City 9 Wichita 3, with other notes and standings.
Three horses Cragatour Phulter's Moon and Mrs Jinks head the joint betting for Britain's Epsom Derby with Lord Astor hoping for his first win. Cragatour and Phulter's Moon face training issues while Mrs Jinks backs with strong support. Posterity the US entry is a long shot as Gordon Selfridge and A K Macomer send rivals in the world’s famed race.
St Louis June 4 AP The Cardinals lost half their lead as the Pirates swept a doubleheader in Brooklyn to stay one game up. In the first game Jess Haines pitched St Louis to a 3 1 win. Brooklyn came back to win the nightcap 11 8 behind Harvey Hendrick and Babe Herman four hits in the second game. Johnny Frederick extended his hitting streak to 17 games.
Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 9 to 5 as Steve Swetonic scattered the Phillies early and the Pirates pulled away. Ten doubles two triples and homers by Paul Waner and Max Carey highlighted the hitting. Waner homered on consecutive days as Pittsburgh won the final game of the series after taking two of three.
Sports brief recaps last night's baseball scores featuring American Chicago 2 New York 4 and Detroit 8 Philadelphia 4. Other results include Brooklyn 1 St. Louis 2 and Boston 4 Cincinnati 1 with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh closings and Westington and Cleveland listed in scattered standings.
Braves overwhelm Reds in a decisive game as hitters Randolph, Maranville, and Taylor drive runs. Pitching by Leverette and Ehrhardt stifles Reds bats while Boston travels to Fort Wayne for the next matchup.
The Cubs end a losing streak by beating the New York Giants 9 runs to 0 in the final game of the series. Tack Wilson hits two homers powering Chicago’s offense as Nehf struggles on the mound for New York and Roush, Terry, and others contribute RBIs.
Missoula hosts a three day small arms school ahead of the northwest rifle matches. Some 200 shooters and officials are expected including the US Marine Corps West Coast team, Fort George Wright Club, Wallace Idaho civilian team, and Hamilton Rifle Club. Prizes include team and all around individual championships, national pistol matches, and qualification for national events.
Rene Lacoste defeats Iran Borotra 46 0 0 in straight sets to win the world tennis title. The victory caps Lacoste’s return to form as he dominates the field and secures the doubles crown with his partner, signaling a strong comeback for the United States era ahead of the Davis Cup.
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