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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1929

Page

9

Close Rivals Meet On Smelter Lot In Helena League

Fast Helena and the Commercial Service association teams clash on the Smelter lot at six sixteen this evening. The duel affects league standings as Commercial Service seeks second place while a Smelter win could tie Webster Cigars for first. The teams arrive with strong hitting, and Smith and Haslip may star as pitchers.

Helena Commercial Service Association East Helena East Helum Commercial Service American Smelter Boys Webster Cigars Commercial Service Boys Smith Haslip

Reigh Count Captures Coronation Cup at Epsom

In a tight finish at Epsom Downs on June 6, Reigh Count won the Coronation Cup for owner Mrs. Jon B D Hertz, beating Ashford by two short heads. Joe Childs rode the American colt for King George after replacing Chick Lang, with Mitchell and Mrs. Hertz present in the stand.

Epsom England Reigh Jon BD. Hertz All America Epsom Downs Tha Trigo Sun Reigh Ashford Delby William Barnett Treland Trigo Mitchell Mirs. Hertz Childs King George

Ball Player Maurice Casselman Killed In Auto Crash

McCook Nebraska June 6 Maurice Casselman 23 of Monroeville outfielder for McCook club in Nebraska state league was killed and five others slightly injured when the car they rode plunged through a bridge railing into the Republican river after a collision with another machine Three injured were Lincoln club members who were in McCook for a game Western League scores Oklahoma City Wichita tied two games posted Fain Des Moines 6 10 Pueblo 9 4 Omaha 1 Denver 6 Tulane 4

McCook Neb Maurice Casselman Monroeville McCook Club Republican River Lincoln

Indians halt Yankees' five game win streak in Cleveland

Cleveland Indians defeated New York 9 to 7 to snap the Yankees' five game winning run. Falk drove in four runs for Cleveland, Lazzeri homered for New York, and Miller started strong before the visitors rallied late. Ferrell saved the day by fanning Gehrig in the ninth.

New York Cleveland Indians Yankees Pipgraga Thomas Zachar Bip Falk Cleveland Walter Miller Tony Lazerrl Miller Durst Hellaway Ferrell J. Sewell Falk L. Sawell Tavener TizEeo Miller Ion Gehrig Paschal Lazzerl Brigen Byrd Tigsod Durstorf Zachery Clevelane von Fonseca L. Sewell Averill Lary Durocher Combs Lind Lazzeri Jameson Sewell Gehrig Pipgras Zachary Piperas Aitier Halloway Pip Fras Grabowski Mier Lesine Nalin Dineen

Pinch Hitter Carries Senators To 7-5 Win

Washington manager Johnson used a pinch hitter in the seventh to spark a 7-5 victory over Detrait. Ad Liska allowed three runs in the eighth after Hadley exited, as Buddy Myer batted for the first time in the series and delivered the decisive swing.

Washington dJuna Johnson Hadley Detrait Ad Liska Thrae Buddy Myer Whitenul Effault

Athletics sweep Browns with 15 4 victory in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Athletics defeated the St. Louis Browns 15 to 4 behind a barrage of long distance hits led by Simmons who drove in six runs. Earnshaw earned the win as Blacholder took the loss, with notable contributions from Foxx and Gehringer through the lineup in a game marked by power hitting and high scoring.

Philadelphia Phiadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Blachelder Simmons Bete PLEO Foxx Mitch EY Binie Dos Romer Fothergill Earnshaw Alprander FE & B Ana Haa McManus Phillips Sigafoos Whitehill Cochrane Gostin Flagstead Bue Pee Cronin Wse Gawan Xtunuan Ye Fitzgaao Hagan Ankins Ol &Chane Ae Tate Seren Hadley Grourke Liska Ferret Burke Orourke Stewart Roers Blsett Ae Barnes Sevetete Tin Hadley Fingstead Liska Geh- Piston Wothergill Myer Slenfoon Gochrane G. Gosiln Barnes Alexander Manus Gehringer Fothargil Judge Fothergill Dyer Ifayes Judea Nus Broner Gehringst Rone Bane Detroit Waahing Liske Eernshean Sim Witts Whiten bin Mons Manoah Kronx Brower Lisko Simmone Gtoner Balk Wine Miller Forx Guthrie Hildabrand Moriarity Timo

Reservations Close Today for Country Club Opening Party

Reservations for the Helena Country Club opening dance close at noon today as women of the club rally to recruit last minute guests. The event, led by Chairman Fred Kurz with Dr. Dan Treacy and R O Kaufman, aims for a strong turnout. golf activity and club upkeep are noted as favorable.

Helena Country Club

When the Smoke Had Rolled Away Baseball Scores Reported

Yesterday's results show Detroit 7, Washington 3. Chicago 9, Boston 5. Cleveland 2, New York 7. St. Louis 4, Philadelphia 13. National League Boston 2, Pittsburgh 4. New York 5, St. Louis 4. Philadelphia 3, Cincinnati 0. Brooklyn 6, Chicago 5.

Detroit Washington Chicago Boston Cleveland New York St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louia Cincinnati Brooklyn National Leagle U. Pet Louis Teems Cheeveene Levet Ate

White Sox Take Lead By Pounding Morris

Boston June 6 AP says the White Sox knocked Ed Morris out of the box in the fourth inning and beat the Red Sox 9 to 5. Morris faced trouble early, with timely hits and errors aiding Chicago as they moved ahead in the pennant race.

White Sox Morris Boston Ed Martin Box Erie Red Sox

American Association RM resolves Kansas City matter

A confusion remains over the Kansas City case involving Banton, Rhém, McMullen, War mouth, Bette, and Peters as the American Association RM reviews the records and schedules a follow up in the next session.

RM. E. Minnempolln Seeessseeeeeeen Kansan City Banton, Rhém and McMullen Warmouth Bette and Peters

Home Run Leaders and Standings Highlights

Yesterday’s figures show Lavters and several notable players across teams. In the American League Simmons and Gehrig share 12 home runs. Ruth 10. Foxx 10. In the National League Kleing leads with 14, Hafey 13, Ott 12.

Lavters Yankees Durst Simmons Athletics Foux Myer Senators Thompson Phillies Hornsby Cubs Bottomley Cardinals Terry Giants Gehrig Ruth Foxx Kleing Phillies Hafey Ott Gants

Errors by Brooklyn Give Game to Cubs

Chicago won 6 to 0 as three Brooklyn errors and timely plays by Chicago keyed the victory. Babe Herman muffed a ball, allowing three Chicago runs, while Warney Tendrick’s error opened another hit and Koupal, Moss, Ballou worked in relief. Malone earned the win for the Cubs, with Bush starting for Brooklyn and Malone finishing.

Brooklyn CUBS Chicago Robins Tore Rune Rogers Harnsby Pat Malone Partcher Homp Babe Herman Wilasa Warvey Tendrick Guy Bush Cuba Malone Koupal Moss Ballo Moss Josing Rhdpwae Frederick V2k Uber Moore Doof Atos Ballou Roene Grimms Mornaby Molong McMillan Kerman Bancroft Bressler Twotase Hite Herman Breaslar Thracepme Wit Pleinichome Runar Stornady Knase Chyler Grinm Medfillan Ban

Phillies Beat Reds 2-0 Behind Benge’s Pitching and Thompson’s HR

Philadelphia pitchers limited Cincinnati to five hits as Thompson hit a solo homer and Benge fried trouble with a solid game. May faced seven hits for the Reds while Mey allowed seven in defeat.

Pirates Defeat Braves 4 to 2 in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on June 6 Seibold pitched well aside from the third inning as the Pirates beat the Boston Braves 4 to 2. Kremer allowed six hits in a strong Braves effort while Seibold issued four walks and three hits in the third frame. The game featured two base hits for Bartel and a three-base hit by Ball, with Massachusetts umpires Wlem Maserkurth and Jordi calling the game after 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Pittsburgh Seibold Boston Braves Setbold Kremer Braves Borton Adrilpo A.E. Richburg

Singer delivers sharp comeback knockout of Leo Roy

New York June 6 AP A Bronx featherweight known as a Singer returned to form with a rapid first round knockout of Montreal veteran Leo Roy in a 10 round feature at Jess McMahon's coliseum Roy fell twice in 2 minutes 41 seconds of the opening round after a flurry of hooks and rights Roy weighed 128 pounds while Singer weighed 130 1 2 pounds The crowd of about 7300 watched the comeback test following Singer's previous upset defeat to Ignacio Fernandez at Madison Square Garden

New York Sdo Leo Roy Montreal Jess McMahon Roy Ignacio Fernandez Filiping Madison Square Garden Singer

Baseball box score highlights with Malone win over Moss

The game features double plays by Hornsby English and Grimm and by Malone English and Grimm. Chicago and Brooklyn each strand 11 runners. Bush Malone Kaupel Moss pitchers logged outings with various innings and strikeouts. Malone the winning pitcher over Moss with Pittman Moran and Quisley umpires and time noted.

Croft Hornsby Grimm Malone English Moore Bancroft Hendrick Chicago Brooklyn Bagoom Bush Koupal Moss Kaupel Ita Malona fKoupal Ballon Pittman Moran Quisley

Giants Beat Cardinals 5 4 In West Showdown

Giants win 5 4 over Cardinals in St Louis to sweep the series. Welsh doubles and Ott single, Terry homer and Jackson triple spark five first inning runs. Cardina ls threaten late with two singles and a double in the ninth but cannot score.

St. Louis Giants Cardinals Welsh Ott Terry Reeond Smith Adden Jackson Welah Urrmantel -Porhaa Tarkson Botomley Gelbert Fghlenton Baan Renton Touts New York Rigle McLaughlin Wort

Boxing Card Set For June 12 Shrine Arena Main Event

Next Wednesday evening June 12 has been selected for the boxing card at the Shrine arena. Dixie Lahood and Henry Felegano will clash in the 12-round main event. The Treasure State Athletic association announced the date. The bill is expected to be one of the best Helenatas ever had. Lahood is well known among Montana fans. Felegano has faced top men in his class.

Shrine Arena Dixie Lahood Buth Henry Felegano Pilipita Scrapper Treasure State Athletic Association Lahood Montana Felegano

Northwest rifle matches open with eleven teams in Missoula

In Missoula on June 6 AP reports seven rifle and four pistol teams and 38 individual marksmen gather for the sixth annual Northwest Rifle matches. Mrs P C Pangborn of Wenatchee Washington is the lone woman entrant. Rifle and pistol team championships start tomorrow along with individual events. The Northwest Rifle association sponsors the meet which closes Sunday and will also hold a board of directors election tomorrow night.

Missoula P. C. Pangborn Wenatchee Wash Northwest Rifle Association

War Over Players Shows No Damages in Big Ten Conference

Chicago June 6 AP report says a two hour closed conference between Fivefoot Case Frankfort Inez high school athletic director and Major John J. Griffith Big Ten athletic commissioner ended with Case saying no charges were made against Purdue or others. Case stated he sought to learn who had listed his name with the Iowa Case rather than accuse any school of irregularities.

Chicago Big Ten Fiverstt Case Frankfort Inez High School John J. Griffith Griffith Case Purdue Jowa

Teamsters End Two-Week Strike In Butte Settlement

Butte June 6 AP report says the Teamsters union voted to accept the employers compromise and will return to work tomorrow morning. The strike sought a $1 daily raise and double time for overtime. The settlement granted a 25 cent daily raise, but did not grant double time for overtime.

Butte Teamsters Twoek

Reeves Recall OEF To Mayor Kendrick Harmonicas Spark City Interest

Reeves recalls a harmonica contest challenge to Freeland Kendrick former Philadelphia mayor and Shrine leader. Reeves, director of the Dea contis school harmonica band, announces the band’s first public concert at the Unitarian church Saturday evening, noting early American promotion of harmonica music. Kendrick is described as an advocate for harmonica bands with bands reportedly in most Philadelphia schools.

A. T. Reeves Deacontis School Unitarian Church United States Merchants’ Exchange Reeves Freeland Kendrick Philadelphia Imperial Kendrick

Shipping probe asks why rates weren't cut for Boston to Europe

A House committee was asked to investigate the Shipping Board to learn why ocean freight rates on cargo moving from Boston to the United Kingdom and northern Europe were not reduced. The resolution was introduced by ten representatives led by Edith Nourse Rogers, Republican of Massachusetts.

Washington The Shipping Board Houte Conmittes Boston United Kingdom Edith Nourse Rogers Republican Massachusetts

National Collegiate Track Meet Opens With Record Field

Chicago hosts the eighth annual national collegiate track and field meet with 332 athletes from 79 schools across 28 states. Favorites for the team title include Washington Illinois and Southern California as stars compete for potential national marks in the 100 220 yard dashes pole vault discus throw and shot put.

Chicago University of Chicago America Washington Illinois Southern California Stanford Edmunds Wiliams Warne Northwestern Candy Town McDermott Sinais Eric Krenz Krenz Ed Moeller University of Oregon John Anderson Cornell Baldwin Texas Jessup

Lightning strike injures Anaconda boy during storm

George Bertsch, 20, of 709 Locust Street, Anaconda, was struck by lightning near his garage during a decisive storm at about 7 pm. He was stunned for minutes but survived with no serious injuries. The bolt allegedly traveled through radio wires into the house.

Anaconda Dan Bertsch George Bertsch Locust Street I ‘Nto Leo J. O'Rourke

Gold Ore Exhibit Sparks Thompson Falls Stampede

In Thompson Falls on June 6 Bill Maney displayed a gold ore specimen on the street claiming it assayed at least $25,000 per ton with potential to reach $50,000. Locals recalled past prospector tales and urged disclosure of the find location to spark another gold rush.

Thompson Falls Bill Maney Bill

Court will decide on burial contract case in Butte

In Butte on June 6 AP reports Judge Lynch heard arguments on a 1929 law banning burial contracts except for deceased or dying cases. Gateway Mortuary admitted the charge that it issued such contracts, and the court took the matter under advisement with bricty briefs requested from both sides.

Butte Lynch Gateway Mortuary Company

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