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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1927

Page

12

Shocker loses as Yankees edge St Louis 3 to 2 in rain delayed game

Urban Shocker wins for New York as the Yankees beat St. Louis 3 to 2 in a wet finish. The game featured a late scoring flurry on an error by Nevers and a nine inning clash that kept fans at the edge of their seats. Babe Ruth sits and Batters struggle with rain and injuries.

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Lundy Edges Burns In Glassy Shrine Bout

Jimmy Lundy of Butte won a close 12 round decision over Frankie Burns of Los Angeles in the main event at the American Legion show. Lundy staged a late charge to take the verdict from referee and two judges as Burns fought cleverly but could not sustain the pace. The card also featured Frankie Monahan substituting for Tiger Thaman and other bouts that drew the crowd, ending with a strong audience ovation for the Lundy win.

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Chicago sport czars receive whitewash

The Illinois legislative report on the state athletic commission clears its members of irregularities and faults in licenses to promoters and wrestling contests. It endorses wrestling under commission rules, warns against fake matches, and notes prior questionable bouts before the commission’s formation. John Righeimer, chair, says the inquiry arose from disgruntled promoters.

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Boston Noses Out Pirates in Ninth Inning Rally

Boston edges Pittsburgh 9 to 4 as rally in the ninth caps a tense game. Pitcher Clarence Mitchell led Chicago past the Cubs, breaking a losing streak with a 6 to 2 victory aided by strong hitting from Waner and Marris.

Boston Pirates

Tiger Flowers Beats Bob Sage in Ring Thriller

June racing report notes Tiger Flowers defeating Bob Sage in a tight boxing bout as Cloelunnit and Doak steered the action. The bout ended with Flowers winning after a double knockdown sequence, while other results in racing and local events are briefly mentioned.

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Tommy Armour New Champion Easily Beats Hal Cooper

Tommy Armour of Scotland captured the open title at Congressional Country Club defeating Harry Cooper of Los Angeles by 76 to 29 in a dramatic finish. Armour secured the championship on the 15th hole after a key putt and superior play in the final nine, lifting the silver trophy left by Bobby Jones.

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Helena Ball League Opens on Sunday

The Helena baseball league starts Sunday at 2:30 PM on Smelter field with Ameri can Legion against East Helena Smelterites. Three teams race again this year with a fourth likely, aiming to keep interest high. District teams Legion and East Helena each won one gate. Ferratt’s group adds new players and pitchers.

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Pacific Coast League Notes From Sacramento Meeting

A fragmentary report lists players and teams including Portland, Sacramento, and Los Angeles figures. Names such as Hughes Shen Keefe and Weatherby appear among others, with scattered references to meetings and possible standings or moves.

Remarkable World Series Averages From Early 1920s Clash

The 1920 World Series between St Louis and New York highlighted players like Rogers Hornsby and Frankie Frisch. Hornsby batted .220 while Frisch posted a standout .300 in limited appearances. The piece notes Frisch’s four-year World Series record and Frank Frisch’s notable batting feats across Giants and Yankees Series appearances.

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Whiskery Favored in Chicago Derby Field

Whiskery is listed as the favorite for the American Derby at Washington Park, a 1 1/2 mile race for three-year-olds with a $25,000 purse. Eight starters include Thirty Payne Whitney's Whiskery, Hydramel, Mandy, and Handy Mandy, with Whiskery carrying 120 pounds and 11 others assigned varying weights as experts predict a Whiskery versus Hydramel showdown.

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Cuffing at Chicago leads to rounds and technical foul

A Chicago boxing card ends in a decisive non-title bout as a referee calls a foul on Charley Good in the fourth round against Johnny Murphy. The event, part of a program featuring New York and Brooklyn fighters, includes results and notes from the Southern and American associations with several postponed games due to rain.

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Mad Bull Leads In Redmen's Marathon

In a chaotic Redwoods race from San Francisco to Harais Pass the Mad Bull took early lead and dominated the marathon field. Runners such as Zum, Cremwath, and Anaty Fleet showed strength but fell behind as Mad Bull pressed on. The event featured rugged pacing, tribal imagery, and dramatic shifts as competitors battled for position along Highway 180.

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Promoter claims Tex will pacify Jack and stage Bib bolt fight

June 17 report from New Fork says Tex Rickard denies rumblings of a staged comeback plan. Dempsey would meet Sharkey in Yankee Stadium on July 21, with Tunney and possible safety concerns over a September title defense.

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Scout Troop 1115 Tops No 4 In Diamond Battle

Roy Scout from Helena led Scout Troop 1115 to victory over Troop No 4 in a fast game Thursday afternoon. Poor support and errors plagued Troop 4 while Helena's Rood Fame pitched. both lineups listed with players and positions. A rematch is planned per courtmaster J A Quion. umpire Kiger officiated.

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Helena Rifle Club Plans Shoot and Entertainment

The Helena Rifle Club will hold a shoot on Sunday at Fort Harrison starting at 8 AM. Regulars from the 412th Infantry will attend for a friendly contest, and an expert course will be fired. The club has skilled marksmen and expects spirited competition and interest.

Helena Fort Harrison Rifle Club

Flock of airmen prepare Pacific flight from San Francisco

June 17 reports detail airmen assembling and testing planes around San Francisco Bay for a Pacific crossing. Mentions pilots Gist, Maitland, and Grace guiding a Fokker monoplane, with crews in Dublin and Los Angeles throwing support. Army plans alternate takeoff by July 13, pending craft readiness.

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