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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1929

Page

9

Helena boxing card builds hype for featherweight clash

Interest peaks as fans pack the Eddy Rose room to watch workouts for an upcoming Helena bout featuring LaHond and Falenga. The card includes Dempsey, Simpson, and Young Dempsey in multi round sec tions with a 12 round main event and several four round bouts. official Dick Coe will preside, and Higgins Cigar Store handles advance ticketing as fans expect a strong turnout and a likely knockout.

Eddy Rose LaHeed Bafenge LaHond Helena Camo Kayo Disie la Henry Santiago Zorillz Jack Thompson Bud Taylor Spud Spud Murphy Pedro Torres Sailor Larson St. Louis Benny Bass Dempsey George Simpson Young Dempsey Poe Dick Coe Heléna Eddy Rose Room

Improbic Rain Delays and Mixed Scores Across Leagues

Rain delays affect teams in multiple leagues with sporadic results. Betts Fenner Miller Giard Maxton Shinault among players listed. Southern Association scores Mobile 11 Memphis 10 Nashville 12 Birmingham 3 Atlanta 9 Chattanooga 6. Western League results Wichita 3 Topeka 2 Oklahoma City 6 Tulsa 9 Des Moines 2 Denver 6 Omaha 4 Pueblo 12.

Minneapolis-Toledo Betts Fenner Miller Giard Maxton Shinault Kansas City Indianapolis Wel Sheehan Peters Burwell Sprinz Nilwaukee Robertson Young Tincup Maple Thompson Southern Association Mobile Memphis Nashville Birmingham Atlanta Chattanooga Wichita Topeka Oklahom City Tulsa Des Moints Denver Omaha Pueblo

Webster Cigars Tighten Lead With 5 to 1 Win

Webster Cigars defeated Telephones 5 to 1 under dark skies at East Helena’s Smelter Jat. The win tightens their hold on first place as both teams loaded the bases, misplays and errors common in a rough game, with Milt Radio delivering four scattered hits and strong late-inning defense.

East Helena Webster Cigars Smelter Shrine Arena Thompson Webster Mulls Milt Dow Websters Les Rudio Lyon Stone Wild WLT Pot East Helena Field

Dodgers Rally Past Pirates in Six-Run Nightcap

Six-run rally by the Dodgers sinks the Pirates. Players with RBIs include Sheely Comorosky 2, Frederick Gilbert, Hardrick 3, P Waner, Traynor. Highlights feature P Waner, Jones Grant ham, Frederick two-base hits and a DP Waner three-base hit and Hendrick homer. Grains of defensive miscues and bases on balls listed. pitching notes credit Moore with the win and Morrison with the loss. Time 2:06.

Sheely Comorosky Frederick Gilbert Hardrick P. Waner Traynor Jones Grantham Frederick DP. Waner Hendrick Bancroft Grantham Comorosky Sheely L. Waner A. Moor Traynor Hemsley Gilbert Jonas Jones Grant Pittsburgh Brooklyn Pirates Steve Swetonic Austin Moore Maton The Robins Baye Johnny Morrison Morrison Ferman Henfrick Plemien Bressler Baner EB. Moore A. Moore Warner Waner Omares Erstey

Cardinal Victory Ends Wit-Pest Rally

Bats power the Cardinals as Hatey Bottomless Frisch Hurst Whit ney Davel Sauthern Kiel Roy log runs and two-baggers. Roy 2, McGraw 2, Mitchell 3, Alesana. Willoughby Alexander split decisions, Roy charged with loss. Final time 2 16.

Hatey Frisch Hurst Whiney Davel Sauthern Kiel Roy Hee Witeon Southern Hamarung Klein Hates Bason Thompann Rouihern Hottomley Gilbert Hattersley Davie Philadelphia St. Louie Bara Balla Bengo Roy McGraw Mitchelli Alesana Willoughby Alexander Falta Willoughby Dyten Alexander Wa Wich Ollene Alexander Pitchor Lin- Birenlem Jorda Magerkurd Tina

Reds overwhelm Benton as Giants fall 7 to 3 in Cincinnati

Cincinnati defeats New York 7 to 3 as Larry Benton is knocked out after four minutes. Reds pitcher Jakie May holds Giants to eight hits while Gene Gowenski and Billy May drive in runs. Final totals show Cincinnati capitalizing on Benton’s rough outing and a Giants bullpen mix.

Cincinnati Heds Larry Benton Giants Benton Carl Mays Joes Genewich Genewich Jakie May Reds New York Bi Roush Lindstra Farrel gWelsh Tetale Rentan Maya Gonewich Fran O'Farrell Lind- Kelly Goch Dresses Ho May Walker Line Trom Gooch Struckerf Betton & Hits Mayr Genewlen Loring Priemar Quigley Moran

Cubs Can Braves And Near The Top

Chicago advances on the league leading Platon by trouncing Boston 10 to 8. Magheh led the attack with four hits and Wile gon added a strong effort as four Brave hurlers worked in relief. Carlson won the Cubs starting role as Cvengros Buen finished. Epohler Roman hit a home run and a triple. Tobacco was discovered in San Domingo in 1496 and later by Spaniards in Yucatan in 1520.

Chicago Platon Boston Magheh Wilegon Lev‘prett Delaney Harn Greanfield Hal Carlson Cube Aftchor Mike Cvengros Joe Buen Bush Epohrer Roman San Domingo Yucatan

Home Run Leaders and Boxing Blowout at Atwood Arena

Hafey and Klein top yesterday’s home run list with one each, while Simmons and Foxx lead the American League with 12 and 10. In boxing, Del Fontain stops Roy Williams in four rounds, a headline bout on a card at Atwood Arena a new municipal stadium seating 50 000.

Hafey Cardinals Klein Phillies Hurst Southern Bell Braves Spohrer Hendrick Robins Falk Indiana Manush Browns Iiching Yankees Simmons Athletics Foxx Ruth Lesdars Ott Giants Flint Mich Api—Del Fontain Canada Roy Wiliams Chicago Atwood Arena New Municipal Stadium

Athletics prevail as Grove stars in 3-1 win over Chicago

Philadelphia Athletics beat the Chicago Wilts 3-1 as Getty Grove pitched well and drove in aRun with two triples. Both teams were held to seven hits with all scoring in the second inning. The win keeps Philadelphia from consecutive losses, following a Friday defeat to St Louis.

Philadelphia Getty Grove Philadelphia Athletics Chicago Wilts Tin Sox Mack South Paw Haley Adkins St- Louis Athletics Osing Chicago— AG R. H. FC Metzler Bhiren Maria Reynolis von Watweond Tha ‘Auury Karim Jrisoes Cleve Sy Kerr Berg Maria Oerstoffman Hoo Ou O Connally Whlwond Vinth Adxine Philadelphis AB. R Bishop Haas Fe Grove Echirage Philatetphia

Way Settles Down But It’s Too Late

Rane batted in Fengaca Senalk Sawell Tiye. Fonseca Averill Falk hit three-base hit. Folle stole base Averill Dow. Cronin to Hayes to Judge. Clevend fi Weasinge ton base on balls. Off Shute Holoway Hadley 9. Holloway struck out 3 4 2 3. Winning pitcher Hollow. Umpires Dinneen Nalin. Time of game 4:

Herman Bet Boston Richbours Ay Maguire Harper Clark Maranville Sell Spohrer Leveret Delaney O Hoaen Greanfield Aluetler Fany Dugan tJames Barron A Leverete Alueller Hearn Aint Chicago Engiish Amh Blair Carter Hornaby Th Wilson Moore McMillan Atace Carron Vengr Bush Torton Carlson McMilan Cuylar Grace Marasvile Cuyler Baplish Bell Spanres Carls Hareper Maguire Chicsea S Cyen Leverett Greengros Lev My Hearn LL. Hieerett Caricen Angros Greenfield Um Bush Pigler McLaughtin Tart Rane Fengaca Senalk Sawell Tiyebara Fonseca Averill Falk Dowdle Cronin Hayes Lelt Hare Clevend Fi Weasingeton Halls Off Shute Holoway Hadley Holloway Bites Shoute Holloway Momain Kootleg Dinneen Nalin New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Waite Hayt Alvida Crowder Browns St. Louis Manush St. Loula AV Rourke Sanus Towan McNeal Sehang Wironex MeliMo Mendon Crowder Donia Sto Nealy i Alt Couts Robertson Genrig Detrolt H. PO. Ale Dyer Lazzeri Johnson Fothergill Genringer Hellmann Jms Alexander Sennite S Borrell Topals Xarlesky Bigelow F Rher Co Barrett Todt Reeni War R. Barreet Rothror O Ruffinks Savieaky Tn Rlanta Terry R. Tratrett Tarrett Boston L

When the Smoke Had Rolled Away

Baseball scores from yesterday include American League games with St Louis 2 New York 2 Cleveland 3 Washington 3 Detroit 1 Boston 0 Chicago 1 Philadelphia 1 National League results show New York 1 Cincinnati 7 Chicago 10 Brooklyn 7 Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia 9 St Louis 1d.

Washington Uluting Falk Cleveland Tadlane Irving Hadley Jon Shaute Cleveland R.H. Fon B. Jamieson Fonseca Averill Sawall E. Cincional Myer Cae i AB H. Brooklyn Rice K. Boston Gostin Flagatea West Philadelphia New Yorkeesere Lobis Hadley Waahington Eteen Pall Chicago Boston Wahsington St. Louis New York Detroit Phiadelphia Cincinnati Horton Brooklyn Pittsburgh Palladalphia Louis

Yanks Annex Fifth Off Brown Babies In Big Win

In Chicago and Kansas City reports AP notes the Yanks rally with a strong offensive showing including home runs and stolen bases. multiple players named in a high scoring game as Brown Babies fall. Separate notes cover wrestling results in Chicago where Tommie London defeats Jack Taylor, and a Wheat Pool meeting near Kansas City endorses Frank Lowden and Wil Jardine for state positions.

Kansas City National Wheat Pool Frank C. Lowden Tillmon Wil Vem Jardine Farm Surplus Control Board

Tigers Win 1-0 Over Red Sox On Three Passes

In a drizzle plagued game Detroit Tigers beat Boston Red Sox 1 to 0. Pitcher Char ley Buffing threw three key passes in the seventh after Heimann singled to set up the decisive run. Williams doubled in the second, Berry walked, Teuffing singled, and Johnson's accurate throw to Shea cut Williams at the plate.

Johnaon Shea Willams

Reno Divorce Report Echoes NY Pastor Link

Reno Nev June 10 James Empringham was granted a divorce from Ethel M Empringham on desertion grounds. Custody of a minor son awarded to the wife. Rumor tied him to Rev James Empringham longtime NY Anti Satoon league official who denied the claim after decree saying They're all wet.

Reno Nev James Empringham Ethel M. Empringham Emppringham Empringham New York Anti-Satoon League

Italian runner Gavuzzi second in 44.2 mile human derby

In Yuma Arizona on June 1 Pete Gavuzzi the whiskered Italian rival to John Salo known as the Flying Cop from Passaic New Jersey moved to the lead in C Pyle's human derby on the 72nd lap from Euston Arizona to Algondeh mid Mexico finishing second in 6 08 45 for 44 2 miles.

Yuma Ariz Pete Gavuzzi England C.C. Pyle Johnny Salo Passaic N. J Euston Arizona Algondeh Mid Mexico

Tariff clash delays fall vote plan amid Senate talks

Senate Democrats and Republicans agreed on an early vote for farm relief and national origins immigration measures but rejected any firm timetable for a fall tariff bill. The administration pressed for a fixed date as a baseline for a summer recess.

Washington Senate

Golf Gleanings: Top golfers fail to qualify for national open

The Associated Press reports a coast to coast scramble as over 90 players in 19 cities seek spots for the national open at Winged Foot. Notable omissions include Jess Swentser Jess Guilford Watts Gunn Mike Brady and Jimmy Farrell, while Harry Cooper and Willie Risn posted strong showings and course records at Salisbury Plains and Oakmont.

Associated Press Winged Footbalf Club Jess Swentser Champon Jess Guilford Boston Siege Gun Watts Gunn Pittsburgh Bobby Jones Mike Brady Winged Foot Jimmy Farrel Johnny Farrel Harry” Cooper Tommy Armour Oakemont Vie Salisbury Plains Willie Risin East Williston Metropolitan District Eddie Held Edrlie Driggs Maurice McCarthy George Voight Salisbury Sweattery Brady Farrell Chicago Jock Hutchison Charles Chick) Evans Ate Ysamosa Willie Hunter Gus Novotny Eddie Gayrr

Von Porat Victor in Battle With Rocco

Otto von Porat defeats Emmett Rocco in seven rounds at Chicago Stadium to claim the heavyweight bout. Rocco, weighing 187 1/2 pounds to Von Porat’s 198, challenged the Norwegian with a strong finish before the towel ended the fight. Prelims featured Vicentini fouling Grogan, Bart Mastre stopping O Dowd, and McLaughlin upsetting Prenzel in six rounds.

Charles W. Duneley Associated Press Chicago Otto von Po- Tat Emmett Rocco Elwood City Chicago Stadium Rocco Johnny Riako Kevanth Vou Porat von Porat Penneyivanian Wenly Otto

Mystery Woman Says Mrs Patty Aimed to End Affair

Los Angeles dispatch reports Virginia Patty sought to end an affair with William Tallman, a ship radio operator, as police in northern California search for Tallman who vanished from a San Francisco steamship after issuing orders. Miss Eva Behaltz testified about Patty’s efforts to break away from Tallman.

Los Angeles Virginia Patty Flain William da Tallman Eva Behaltz King Distinca Rameen Mies Erhokts Talty Palles Ale Scholtz California Tallman San Francisco Wirwinias Toyangales Virginia Mephe Ritt Wiger

Pope Proclaims Fundamental Law for New Papal State

Vatican City walks through a new era as the pope issues the fundamental law granting the pontiff full legislative executive and judiciary authority. If the papacy is vacant the college of cardinals may act only in extreme urgency. Bert Sweeney of New York stars with six three pointers in 12 holes.

Vatican City Vatican College of Cardinals Bert Sweeney New York

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