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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1929

Page

9

Weather dampens Webster Cigars game in second inning

The Webster Digars and Commercial Service nines were rained out in the second inning after a 4-2 lead for the Webster Cigars. Smith pitched for the Service men and Lyons for the Cigars as rain intensified and umpire Rigler halted play. A next matchup is planned with East Helena Smelterites vs Webster Cigars at 6:15 in East Helena.

Webster Digars Commercial Service Smith Lyons Webster Cigars Rigler East Helena Webster

Al Brown Wins Bantam Title In New York Bout

Panamanian fighter Al Brown earned a decision over Vidal Gregorio of Spain in a five round bout at Queensboro Stadium to claim bantamweight recognition from the New York State Athletic Commission and retain the title as bantamweight champion. Brown, listed at 118 pounds, dominated with a long left hand and floored Gregorio three times in the 13th round as the pace favored the New York fighter throughout.

New York AL Brown Vidal Gregorio Spain Queensboro Stadium New York Stats Athletic Commission Chamnion Megro Brown Tony Vavareli Pete Meyers San Tranciero National Sports Alliance Fund Brooks Meyers Vacarelli

Baseball Daily Standings and Home Run Leaders

Yesterday's highlights list top performers: Wilson of the Cubs with 2 homers, Haiey and Gelbert of the Cardinals with 1 each, plus Todt and Gehrig among other sluggers. National League leaders Hafey 18, Kien 15, Ott 15. American League Gehrig 18, Simmons 14, Foxx 11.

Associated Prose Wilson Cubs Haiey Cardinals Bottomtey Gelbert Yankees Simmons Athletics Foxx

Western Association Baseball Scores and Lineups

In Los Angeles and San Francisco matchups, Tollywood and Missong fields compete with Cole McQuaid Knott Baldwin Jacobs Reed for San Francisco, while Seattle hosts Oakland with Dagla Reed and Bor reans. Kanexs City, Toledo, Milwaukee, Columbus, St Paul, Indianapolis, and Minneapolis entries show varied battery pairs and scores as weather delays postpone Minneapolis at Septuaville.

Los Angeles RH E Tollywood SF Shelienback Bassler Syphon Holling and Sandberg San Francisco Cole, McQuaid, Knott and Baldwin Jacobs and Reed Western Association

Cubs Hammer Held and Kin Lead Cubs to 13 6 Victory

Chicago exploded for 13 runs against St Louis behind Hackelson's long homer bursts and Harold Held's poor mound showing. Harold Held gave way in the fifth as the Cubs rearranged their lineup with Hornsby up third and Cuyler dropped to fifth. Blake saved a rough outing for St Louis, but Bush finished the game as Chicago won decisively 13 to 6 in the second game of the series.

Chicago Harold Held St. Louis Hackelson Sheriff Blake Guy Bush McCarthy Cubs Hornsby Cuyler Wilson St. Louie Douthit Igan Frisch Bottomley Water Creattl Smith Jonnard Holland BUF Abrhpoar Beck Hornaby Guyler O Stephenson Grimm Gonzales Blake Beck English Blake I Hafey Gelbert Cusler Orsath Custer Gongales Bush Frisch Thornaby Grmm Olt Haid Bell Jorda Magerkurth Rigler

Braves Fall to Sweetland as Phillies Win 4-3

Philadelphia defeats Boston 4 to 3 as Les Sweetland allows seven hits and four runs over four innings, with Chuck Klein homering for the Phillies. Cantwell yields seven hits and four runs in his four frames, Leverett shuts out Philadelphia for four innings, and Sweetland earns the win while Cantwell takes the loss.

Philadelphia Les Sweetland Phillies Boston Braves Cantwell Noe Leverett Chuck Kiein Beaton Richbourg Piagoi de Maramile Spohrer Jonny Aarren Slepeett DA O Dugan Tayler Tataln Harpe Leverette Oath Philadelphia Klein Whitney Bell Slater Southern Leveritt Sisler Friberg Thompson Huret Haves Boston Palrs Sweetland Cantwall Plirosm Moran

Terry Gets 9 Hits In 10 Times Up

Brooklyn Jung homered off Babe Worman in the ninth inning of the second game as Brooklyn swept Giants with 7 to 6 in the finale. Brooklyn won the first game 7 to 2. Dazzy Vance and Larry Henton struggled early while Johnny Morrison allowed a late run to clinch the win. Dougl McWeeney pitched the full route for Giants.

Brooklyn Jung Babe ‘Worman Rightield Giants Brooklyn Dazzy Vance Larry Henton Johnny Morrison Doug McWeeney Robins Bressler Bill Terry Melvic Ott New Fork Brookdin Benton Henry Mave Hogan O'Farrell Vance Morrison Deberry Prcinich New York Rousch Leach Lindstrom Terry Ah OD Farrell Gchen Jackson Liza Oferrell Walker Anoe Grasford Farrell Provedt Rad Frederick BE Moore Herman Hendrick Scott McWeeny Stolt Klem, McLaughlin and Hell

COMBAT OF HURLERS WON BY RED LUCAS

Cincinnati pitcher Red Lucas limited the Pirates to four hits and won 2 to 1. The Reds broke through in the eighth after two were out, with Swanson and Dressen drawing walks, Walker advancing, and Kelly singling to seal the victory. The Pirates managed limited threats as Brame pitched well in a tight game.

Red Lucas Cincinnat Red Lucas Cincinnati Piratea Brame Reds Swanson Dressen Walker Kelly Grantham Ruur Traynor Kelley P. Waner Critz Pitts Bureh Quigley, McCormick and Reardon

When the Smoke Had Rolled Away Yesterday's Baseball Scores

American League results show Boston defeating New York 9 to 4 and Philadelphia beating Washington 7 to 6. National League summaries include New York 7 Cincinnati 6 and Chicago 3 Philadelphia 4 with Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 6 noted and various player acknowledgments. Southern Association and Western League scores list Memphis Atlanta Nashville Mobile New Orleans Chattanooga and Birmingham Little Rock, plus Topeka 3 Omaha 18 and Denver 8 with Oklahoma City at Pueblo postponed.

Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Ft Louis Chicago Southern Association Memphis Atlanta Nashville Mobile New Orleans Chattanooga Birmingham-Little Rock Western Leawle Topeks Omaha Wichita Drs Moines Oklahoma City Pueblo Tulan Denver St Louis Pittsburgh eOnicazo Philadephia Brookisn Amenuday New York Jovee Detroit Cleveland Hargreaves Bama Cineinnatt of Es Tressen Swanson Walker Vf Wesley Gritz Ford Auten Lucas Stare Pittiehuegh

LaHood and Rossberg Agree on Winner Take All Fight

Dixie LaHood and Al Rossberg signed for a winner take all bout to be staged at Shrine Temple Arena this month. June 26 is a probable date pending final confirmation. The card features Helens boxers Billy Vollmer and Young Johnny Bennett, plus Willis Ervin of the Commercial Service baseball team making his ring debut.

Dixie LaHood al Rossberg Shrine Temple Arena Helens Billy Vollmer East Helena John Nny Bennett Helena Willis Ervin Commercial Service Ervin Scobey House of Rossberg Ign

Hoover names Inter Oceanic Canal Board for Nicaragua surveys

Washington June 15 Acting under legislation of the last session of Congress President Hoover has appointed a five member Inter Oceanic Canal board to assist the secretary of war with surveys for the proposed Nicaraguan canal The board comprises Major General Edgar Jadwin Major Ernest Graves Sidney B Williamson Anson Marston and Frank Mr Williams A first lieutenant John Feul Dean will act as secretary of the board

Washington Hoover Secretary of War Inter-Oceanic Canal Board Edgar Jadwin Army Engineers Ernest Graves Sidney B Williamson New York City Anson Marston Ames Iowa Frank

New Zealand Quakes Continue Toll Rises Amid Telecommunication Breakup

Wellington reports 15 dead after Sunday quakes and ongoing aftershocks as telegraph lines fail to confirm full damage. Christ Church Observatory logged 32 shocks, plus a moderate main shock, while Montevideo plans a new house of art hosting symphonies concerts color and motion pictures.

Wellington New Zealand Christ Church Observatory Montevideo Uruguay

Brushing Up Sports With Otis Crandall In Coast League

Otis Crandall, long veteran of the mound, keeps pitching for Breramante in the Pacific Coast league. Once a Yankee standout, Crandall earned the Doc nickname for his savvy and timely hits. Now with Sacramento, he pursues another solid season while age and history blur in the records.

Otta Crandall Breramante Otis Crandall New York Gisuta Christy Mathowson Rube Marquard Chiss Meyers Art Doviin Larry Doyis Qtegally Doc Crandall Yellef Timncly McGraw Himaclf Sacramento Wadena Ind

Planes to boast air to air and air to ground radio telephones

Boeing Air Transport and Western Electric announced contracts to install radio phones in Boeing planes and ground stations along major routes. The system will allow pilots in routes from Seattle to Mexico and Alaska to converse with ground stations and with other aircraft, enabling passenger calls and in-flight communication.

New York Alaska Mexico Boeing Air Transport Western Electric Company Boeing Boeing Air Oakland Chicago Iowa City Cedar Rapids Omaha Des Moines Lincoln North Platte Cheyenne Rock Springs Salt Lake Elko Reno Sacramento Boeing Company Hten Seattle San Fraderico San Francisco Cleveland Io Mexico

Skipper Clings to Wrecked Laurel Off Oregon Coast

Cape Lockout Oregon June 18 AP Captain Louis Johnson remains aboard the beached Laurel as rescuers report being unable to reach him. The sole crew member defies the elements while salvage plans are debated by the ship operator’s agents and authorities.

Cape Lockout Oregon Laurel Colanbia River Louis Johnson Hay Ins States Ime

Telephones Rally In Helena Baseball Meet Victory

Sherm Smith notes a few bad bounces on the road to Missoula as the Telephone team beat the Creditmen in Helena. Chick Garner drove in two singles and a sacrifice fly, while DeZell’s two-bagger spurred late scoring. Keane relieved Morris in the sixth, faring with a pop fly and a strikeout in center field.

Sherm Smith Here Missoula Helena Meritt Secks Chick Garner Sarsheld Kean Half Hawk Center Garden Willie Morris Morris de Zell Playfimg Keane

Prohibition Lays Burden on Farmers Says Banking Chief

Michael T Cahill president of the New York State Bankers Association told the annual convention that the 18th amendment and Volstead act wiped out key markets for farmers grains and fruits. He argued prohibition harmed the farmer by removing major buyers and cited the volume of alcohol product consumption before prohibition as a factor. He urged politicians to address farm distress. Also notes Japan celebrates the enthronement anniversary of Emperor Jimmu, dating back over 25 centuries.

Trien Michael T. Cahill New York State Bankers’ Association Theas

Butte Boy Named Gallatin High Coach in Bozeman

Frank Grady 24 of Butte, a Montana State college graduate, is appointed head coach of Gallatin High School Bozeman to replace resigning O L Donohue. Grady starred for the Bobcats, earned highest honors in physical education, and held a strong coaching recommendation from S R Dyche.

Bozeman Frank Grady Butte Montana State College Gallatin County Ight School O L Donohue Grady Quarterblack Bobcat S. R. Dyche Bobcats Butte High School Sigma Chi Fraternity

Red Sox Split Doubleheader With Yankees in New York

Boston and New York split a June doubleheader as the Red Sox dropped the opener 9 to 0 before losing 7 to 4 in the nightcap. Gehrig homered for New York, while Williams and Todt homered for Boston. Babe Ruth returned to the Yankee bench for batting practice.

New York Boston Red Sox New York Yankees the Athletica Hugmen Red Sox Fred Heimach Boston Bo Morris Gehrig Billy Bayne George Pipgras Roy Sheild Williams Todt Babe Ruth Ofa Morris Bere Helmach Dickey

Philadelphia A's Power Past Senators 7-6 in Washington

Philadelphia Athletics beat the Washington Senators 7 to 6 at Griffith Stadium. Irving Hadley briefly stifled the attack before being pounded, while Connie Mack’s lineup pushed across the decisive runs aided by timely hits from Hayes, Rice, and Simmons. Pitchers Walberg and Braxton split duties as Philadelphia secured their 13th win in 14 starts.

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