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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1923
Page
4
The Independent reports a rough stretch for the New York Yankees as they drop another game amid a growing slump. Cleveland claimed a surprising victory, narrowing the margin and heightening concerns for New York as the season progresses.
The article outlines Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner contending to break key major league records. It notes Cobb needs 165 hits to match Wagner’s totals, and details Wagner’s existing marks in runs, bases, and consecutive seasons with high batting averages. It highlights Cobb’s career longevity and compares their accomplishments across hitting, runs, and steals, with season goals shaping the race.
Report from Philadelphia describes a baseball game where Washington faded behind Zahniser, losing to St Lavin and others as rain interrupted play. Scattered names including Naylor, TiMmach, Vetrolt, Holloway, Resster, and Perkins appear amid a damp athletic rundown of the first game of a series.
In a holiday at bat the Reds defeated Philadelphia 13 to 3 in the series opener. Mitchell, Hall, Mahop and Henline led the attack as Benton and Margrave contributed. Low error count and strong pitching from the Reds cemented the win in front of a Philadelphia crowd.
Ambiguous report states Tommy Gibbons will visit the Blackfeet at the Ward Feet reservation for a Sunday celebration near Nin. The article mentions a membership or reenlistment in the tribe and notes prior arrivals from St. Pantosd with awaiting trip details. Great Falls reports Jack Dempsey injury linked to today’s event.
Report from Shelby details plans around Tom Gibbons and Dave Dempsey with Addie Kane supervising. Training will begin next week at a two-story camp building, with Dome indoor quarters and a fenced yard. Only close friends may meet Gibbons at home. public access is barred.
In 11 innings Louisville defeated Minneapolis 11 to 5, Columbus beat Kansas City 6, Toledo edged Milwaukee 3 to 0, and St Paul lost 7 to 4 at another venue as top teams clashed across the league with several shutouts and late drama.
An old verse honors Jess Willard as returning from the past to reclaim boxing glory. It contrasts legendary figures like Moses Caesars Napolean and Dempsey, then proclaims Willard’s comeback and the potential punch that could seal victory. The spoof Siegel of famous heavyweights is presented in a lyrical, period voice.
In a quirky Alaskan dispatch, Malamutes and Huskies stage a howl for Laddy Boy, linked to a high level political nod. The canine chorus, led by Malamute Bob, mocks President and Governor, warning against pursuit or silencing him as Alaska braces for a peculiar air transmission.
A Clark County report describes a campaign to secure preferred seating in Montana for the Dempsey-Gibson fight. A special plane tour, led by Earl Vance and with local officials and promoters, will promote ticket sales to Missoula Helena Great Falls and other towns.
Ruddy Light wins the $5,000 Chipseta stakes at Latonia over five furlongs. Favorite Rate is 4-5 as the Troy trainer and Stilwell farm stable vie for top honors with Many finishing second and Cherokee Lee third. Adwo dollars paid in the mutuals.
East Helena pushes into Helena for a twin bill at Sixth Ward field starting at 2 PM. Smelter outfit led by manager Charlie Hard brings speed and crowd support as E Helens seek two wins over Buddy Perratt’s Merchants, with Sipe likely to start one game and best fielding, pitching staff favored on a fast day for East Helena.
Coast League action at Los Angeles with multiple row results listing players and teams. Names include Allen Mannah Shea Canfield Pick Behang and others. Sacramento site referenced with Tas Anelos and Itigos Fittery. event details are obscured by OCR errors but indicate competitive matches and player participation.
The Belmont Stakes was captured by Zev, a three year old from New York, with Chickaway racing near the lead before Zev edged to victory by a narrow margin. The margin was a few lengths as Zev held on to win ahead of rivals in the final stretch.
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