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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1925
Page
9
The Senators rallied in the seventh and eighth innings to beat the Yankees 8 to 5 as Ruether earned his third win of the season. New York had six RBIs and saw Raethier’s steady pitching guide Washington to the victory.
In New York June 23 the Giants rebound from an opening loss to the Robins, winning the nightcap 8 to 5. Dazzy Vance allowed six hits in the first game with seven strikeouts as New York moved to 8 runs. The Braves split a Boston series as Philadelphia swept 7 to 8 and 9 to 7. Barnes faltered in the opener and Bill Vargas debuted for Boston with Francis in the lineup.
In Waterbury Connecticut Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo New York defeated opponent Jimy Onley of San Francisco after a bout in which smoke cleared from the ring and the crowd watched closely for the outcome.
By JOE WIELLIAMS. Gene Tunney became the first to knock Tommy Gibbons from the ring and rose from a cautious start to heavyweight title contender. Trained by Billy Gibson after contracts and military service, Tunney's quiet, studious nature and self-driven rise set him apart from peers who faded away.
Big Ten’s Babe presents Dorsey Kight of Indiana University as the standout hitter, leading the Western Conference with a .460 average over 11 games and earning a tryout with Indianapolis of the American Association. Meanwhile Great Falls cards announce July 24 boxing match and Chicago beats Cincinnati for second straight, Carl Mays debut for the Reds.
Treen Scotland June 24 AP MacDonald Smith Jim Barnes and Joe Kirkwood lead American pros with strong qualifying scores in Britain. Most British stars reach Open fields, with James Braid and Gonvee Gadd among notable failures. In Omaha, two St Louis golfers tied at 72 then 78 to lead the trans Mississipp i field. defending champion James Manion and Walter Murray top the standings.
Al Webster of Billings won a 1% round decision over Harvey Perkins of Thermopolis. Webster closed Perkins' left eye in the third round. Manuel Archuleta defeated Tarng Breckenridge in four rounds. Young Walsh beat Frenchie Hinnand in Roundup. Young Pulver topped Fred Meinoff in eight rounds. Jimmie Woodall and Frankie Davis fought to a draw after nineteen rounds. Brown of Sheridan KO’d in seventh by Bill Taft of Roundup. The Netherlands Luxembourg and Abyssinia have women rulers.
Wimbledon June 23 Today foreigners dominated the all England lawn tennis championship with few exceptions. Ray Catey of California and John Hennessey of Indianapolis scored easy wins over Hollins England and N Dicks England. The Casey Hollins score was 6 1 5 2 and Hennesseicks match 6 6 BR Ged. The four other American survivors of the first round advanced in the second round with relative ease.
Holter aims for a decisive return to top flight as East Helena hosts Western Union in a key league match. The league surface remains tight with evenly matched teams. a victory keeps contenders hopeful and keeps the race open for the league honors.
AL Gaskill reports East Helena and Holter facing off at 6 30 this evening to decide who claims second in the league standings for the week. Thursday marks a busy baseball slate with Camp Erickson and The Independent set to clash while Western Union meets The Independent Friday at the same time and place. The anticipated evening contest promises a hot affair as the umpires call play.
Soldiers of the sword infantry of the National Guard battle on a Camp Erickson card Friday starting 7:30. Three two minute rounds per fight, nine bouts planned with matchups listing Polson and Kalispell soldiers. Williams defeated Harlan Lieds in four rounds the previous evening under referee’s decision.
Robert L. Cannefax of New York, a three cushion billiard champion, was suspended by the National Wheel Cushion Billiards League for one year after an incident in a game with Wille Hoppe of Chicago. After losing, Cannefax drew a pocket knife and struck the cloth, causing Hoppe to refuse to continue the match. The suspension makes him ineligible for next season.
Albert Albrick of Seattle was chosen captain of the Washington varsity crew at the June meeting of the 18man 1923 squad in Poughkeepsie New York. He has rowed stroke on the varsity for two years. The Huskies dispersed today and will travel back to Seattle by various routes including overland and the Panama Canal.
Captain Lyons of Wagner D I cleared the 1000 yard range with 29 consecutive shots to headline trials for the national infantry rifle team. Corporal G E Friend led the field at Fort Benning with 238 points, while Captain Lloyd B Pooner of Portland Oregon at Fort Sam Houston posted 3121 points.
Gene Lunney of New York, American light heavyweight champion, is matched with Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia on July 15 in Lunney's first bout since defeating Tommy Gibbons. The heavyweight title prospect and location details remain to be clarified.
Washington July 23 The department of justice announced petitions are being drawn requesting a rehearing by the Supreme Court of the Maple Flooring and Ammunition Manufacturers Protective Association casts.
The veteran Johnny Dundee fell again to the rising Terris at Coney Island in a bout that signals the end of Dundee’s era as a pugilist. Terris, once thought to top his class, now stands as one of the sport’s most promising talents after another decisive victory.
Kansas City hosts visitors from England as Sir Alexander and Lady Roger unveil a new golf variant called Scotch greensome. The game mixes elements of English foursomes with a share of drives and alternate shots, allowing partners to choose the better ball. It aims to be quick, social, and suitable for mixed foursomes.
A fragmented paste lists baseball fixtures with teams and players in cities including Los Angeles Portland Salt Lake City San Francisco and Oakland. Names such as Hollingsworth Mannah Bare Whitper and Geaty Agnew Pierce Hu Cook Peters Wright Ennis Shea Plummer Baldwin and Brien appear alongside partial score or weight hints and venue notes, reflecting a busy scheduling page.
Fragmentary sports notes report Tolédo and St. Paul results, Minneapolis score, Indianapolis game with a 10 to 9 score, Kansas City Louisville weather interruption, and a San Francisco June reference. Mentions Tolatta football star Tarmaed out and Seals recall expectation. Ellison named manager but details are unclear.
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