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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1919
Page
6
Hurlers Caussey and associates lead New York to a 9 to 2 win over Pittsburg in a decisive game. Kew York pitchers Cooper Til Miller and Blackwell guard the victory as Cincinnati and Chicago also post strong showings in the day’s baseball action.
New York defeated Chicago 6 to 4 in the second game of the series as the Yankees bundled hits late. Detroit beat Boston 5 to 0 behind Caldwell and Winn. Cleveland toppled Philadelphia 3 to 1 on Chapman’s single and steal. St. Louis took Washington easily as Harper was driven from the mound.
The Pacific International Northwest Baseball League Directors in Vancouver B C announced the league would close its schedule after today’s Vancouver versus Seattle game. They cited inability to find a city to take over the suspended Tacoma franchise, which had failed to play its scheduled game. A Chicago inventor unveiled a new sewing aid device for tailors.
Rain prevented exhibitions by heavyweights Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard near Toledo, disappointing hundreds who traveled to watch. Dempsey, eager to train after days idle, waited for better weather as Willard complained the California to Ohio climate hindered his conditioning. A 12 round bout featuring Miske and Levinsky was slated to be held in an open air arena for ten thousand spectators nearby.
Be Frank, ridden by Jackey Cummings, wins the 87th Latonia Derby marking a rare Western three year old classic victory. Regalo held second as Eternal and Omond battled toward the wire with Mertenai and other rivals close behind in a chaotic finish.
University of Michigan scores 412 points to win the Western Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association meet. Chicago second with 84, Illinois third with 22, Notre Dame fourth with 21. B. Johnson of Michigan wins four events setting conference records in high jump and broad jump. Paige of Ames high jump efforts noted. Also mentions boxing bout in Livingston with John Gebhardt and Mike Yokel, plus Liberty celebration in early July with emphasis on Hupp.
Helene Maselall organizes a revival with Horace S Ensign chairing city committee efforts to repair grounds, fence, grandstand, and bleachers for an afternoon exhibition by Capital Clay independents. Fred Mortensen says gates open for practice contest. Mayor manager T. A. Spencer will announce lineup and positions for many players as Northern Pacific league rivals tour.
Philadelphia notes four Pennsylvania sprinters set world marks in 400 meters 440 yards 800 meters and 880 yards at the Meadowsbrash games on Franklin field. Davis Smith Gustafson and Haymond helped Pennsylvania win the one mile relay while Boston claimed the intercity mile.
In Casey, authorities report three suspects charged in a theft case linked to 27 Autod 13. Case details describe arrests and recoveries as officers pursue additional arrests within a short time. A man named Far Herger is noted in connection with the incident and currency recovered amounts to $4740.
Paris June 7. Peace conference updates describe Kolchak’s exceptions to proposals, and debates over a constituent assembly and independence. Delegates including Jane Addams and Crystal MacMillan discuss participation of women in plebiscites and labor legislation, amid ongoing negotiations on Germany’s counterproposals and Polish western frontier concerns.
Fragmentary report describes efforts in a disordered postwar landscape. It mentions Ravk Trhabarn appointed as regional president, Berlin assembly meetings to discuss peace terms, Benner returning from Feldkiretz, and expected Austrian assembly activities. Other notes reference radical protests, strikes in Menthel, and widespread unrest across Bay cities.
Reported upheaval around Ebert and Scheidemann as independent socialists push for reform. Spartacist and Luxemburg factions threaten change while protests and factory councils demand retirement of current ministers. Government seeks stable peace moves to preserve prestige amid German political crisis.
At Belmont Park on June 7 in a fast track edition of the vision relay a gelding from Santos Cornfield led by J. K. L. Rees won by a nose over Sweep On and Corn Tassel with War Cloud and Extoe close behind. The official time was reported as 2:02 1/5 for the mile and a quarter race with controversy over the all time record set by Whisk Broom in 1913.
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