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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1925
Page
9
Helena Independent baseball team defeated Western Union 12 to 7 in a high scoring game before the season’s largest crowd. The match revived memories of baseball’s golden days as fans packed the stands and roared for both teams.
At Columbus AA beat Kansas City 9 to 3 while Milwaukee lost 13 to Toledo and Indianapolis hosted Minneapolis. Louisville prevailed 77 to 8 over Paul in a noted contest as teams vied for standings amid a hazy recap of scoring.
Chicago June 12 Associated Press report says former Philadelphia Americans star Charles A Chief Bender, once a standout pitcher, was signed by the Chicago White Sox amid rumors of a trade or signing maneuvers. The item notes Rixey defeated the Dodgers in a game while describing ongoing team movements in major league baseball.
A high scoring league clash saw Appman and the Brasspounders support a strong effort from Scrib es while Ink Stingers pounded extra base hits. Gordon, Imanent outfielder, connected for two triples and a double in four trips, Condon added a double and a trio of hits, and Fudle hit a double for Kesnouaders as top Western Ieaton scores surged. Next game set for Sunday at St Charles field at 2. East Helena versus The Independent, a postponed playoff, should draw a large crowd.
Virgil Barnes named captain of the Mutts with Dr Bob Wiley leading the Jeffs for an afternoon golf event at Helena Country Club. Dinner follows at 6:30 in the club dining room, with pairings and handicaps arranged to run under the Nassau team scoring system.
In Brookline Massachusetts Jie. 12 the Associated Press reports William T of Philadelphia defeated Vincent Richards of New York 6-1 6-4 in the Church Cup at Longwood Cricket Club. The New York team won four of six singles. In Phoenix Arizona Phil Sheridan of Seattle knocked out Joe Kelly of Los Angeles in a 10 round bout. The entry list shows 39 players in the Presidents Trophy qualifiers with first round pairings announced for the tournament opening today at the Brookline club.
New York June 12 The Associated Press reports Harry Wills will oppose Charley Weinert and Mickey Walker will meet Harry Greb for the middleweight title at the Italian Hospital fund show at the Polo Grounds on July 2 if temporary seating moves by July 3. The State Athletic Commission approved the new date. Walker’s manager Jack Kearns faced non recognition until relations with Jack Dempsey are straightened out, and must obtain Walker’s bout with Dave Shade by June 25 with Humbert Fugazy handling arrangements.
Error heavy box score notes Western Union and Independent scoring lines. Condon earns the win for Western Union with Appman charged with the loss. Keane and Condon exchange hits as pitches, strikeouts, and passed balls mark the rough contest lasting one hour and 24 minutes with Umpire Freemrei calling the game.
The June schedule lists track, basketball, and football for the coming year at State University Missoula. Highlights include October games with Washington at Seattle and Gonzaga in Missoula, Montana Mines in Missoula, and February showdowns with Idaho and Washington. Track events feature a Coast Conference cross country meet in Idaho and a Pacific Coast Conference relay carnival in Seattle.
Jay Partridge of Oglethorpe University, a top honor student with a 93 average across five terms, valedictorian and student leader, has signed by Brooklyn. He is described as a star second baseman making a leap from academics to the major leagues.
New York June 12 Johnny Dundee a veteran featherweight was decisively outpointed by Sid Terris of New York in a 13 round bout at Coney Island stadium Newspapermen at ringside gave Terris every round on points Dundee famed for speed was out-boxed out-punched and exhausted in a closing rally Harry Felix defeated Mickey Travis in the 1 round semi final Travis stood in for Babe Herman who could not fight due to a boil on his arm.
Fragmented text reports on preliminaries and qualifiers with multiple athletes and colleges named. Mentions include high hurdles, 100 yard dash, 440 yard run, and entrants from California Montana Michigan Ohio Stanford Pomona Amherst Grinnell Virginia Pennant Kansas and others. Details are garbled but indicate a regional track meet with finals looming tomorrow.
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