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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
8
A long anticipated clash unfolds as Capital Motors hosts Higginsmen at Legion Park at 515. The outcome could reshape the Pens Nant chase, with Helena and other stars poised to influence the standings as both teams seek a critical victory.
New York Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 3 to 1 to maintain a half game lead in the National League. Fred Fitzsimmons pitched a three hit game for the Giants, who collected seven hits off Pat Malone. Lefty O'Doul hit a home run, Hughie Cruz added a sweep of hits, and Mell Ott doubled driving in the final run.
In the American League New York defeated St Louis 5 to 2 while Washington scored nine. Chicago beat Philadelphia 11 to 1 and Cleveland topped Boston 10 to 3. Detroit recorded a 9.5 result. In the National League Chicago fell to New York 1 to 4 with St Louis 7 Brooklyn 5. Cincinnati 14 Philadelphia 6, Pittsburgh 6 to 8, and Montreal 4.
Schedule snippets blend varied team matchups and scores across leagues including Intermountain and American Association listings. Notable entries mention First National Bank and several local club teams with partial abbreviations and incomplete line items.
Fragmented OCR presents a sports score list with numerous garbled names and terms. Possible team names include Pirates Braves Yankees and Yankees, with tentative scores 14 13 12 1A and partial totals. Overall content is unreadable as a coherent report.
William Ashton, Helena Legion Junior director, appeals for strong turnout at Legion Park for Friday's junior game against Missoula. He argues junior play matches city league quality, emphasizes sportsmanship, disciplined umpiring, and the aim to develop sportsmen, not just players, while noting admission will be charged to cover travel costs.
Boston, after three straight losses to Pittsburgh, won both games of a doubleheader to rebound. A lineup shift moved Pinky Whitney to second base with youthful Dick Gyselman at third, and Whitney made standout plays in both games as Milwaukee? No, Boston regained its batting eye and split the series with the Pirates.
In St Louis the New York Yankees defeated the stubborn St Louis Browns 6 to 3 in 14 innings to seize the opening game of a five game set and stay one game ahead in the American League pennant race. Lou Gehrig hit his 11th homer and Tony Lazzeri his 11th, with Earl Combs delivering the decisive double after Tyrell and Sewell prompted the rally. The Browns had tied it on Mervin Shea’s two run shot in the fifth and again in the eighth before the extra innings finish.
Oakland June 21 Young Tommy Filipino bantamweight defended his California state championship with a 20 round draw clinching victory over rival Young Pancho. Tommy weighed 117 pounds to Pancho 116 with a final round flurry that swayed the referee. Other results: Bahy Nationalists 12014 pounds Philippines defeated Sammy Elles 122 Oakland by technical knockout in four rounds. Rod Matthews 199 Ukiah beat Snipes Gaynor 229 Salt Lake City in four.
Intermountain College completed four top grade tennis courts on campus under the physical education department. An informal city tennis club forms for summer use by Helena residents and visitors, with a schedule, modest upkeep fee, and events for men women and juniors coached by Rathbun. Relations with Missoula Great Falls and Butte are planned as Helena grows into a leading tennis city.
Washington Senators win 1 0 over Chicago White Sox in the opener as Earl Whitehill’s shutout effort and Binmato’s 18 hit attack pace the victory. Cronin leads offense with three doubles and a single, sparking early offense in the first inning.
Coast League action overheard with San Francisco and Los Angeles results. Plays feature Phebus Piette Fitzpatrick Henderson Stine Meissner at San Francisco and Sheehan Tobin Ward McMullen at Los Angeles, plus Portland Sacramento Oakland and other Southern Association scores with Knoxville New Orleans Chattanooga Nashville Birmingham Atlanta and Memphis results.
Tommy Loughran, the veteran from Philadelphia, staged a dramatic comeback at Yankee Stadium to defeat Hamas Hames in a tight 11 round decision before about 19 000. Loughran, bruised with cuts and a bleeding nose, rallied in rounds nine and ten delivering decisive blows to swing the verdict in his favor.
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