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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1920
Page
3
Washington won its seventh straight behind Walter Johnson who pitched well despite uneven support. The Athletics at home faced a strong display, with Johnson and teammates delivering solid innings as New York and Boston press for wins.
A garbled Associated Press wire story hints at Louis’s arc toward an honor amid confusion. Fragmentary lines reference a late game, defensive miscues, and unclear scores or outcomes. Strong entities are scarce due to unreadable source text.
The piece surveys rising expenses in America’s Cup contests from 1863 to Lipton era, noting costs of yachts, builds, defenses, and related gear. It cites figures for early races, the 1890s surge, and Lipton’s later campaigns, highlighting escalating outlays by clubs, owners, and challengers.
Heavyweights Fred Jution and Mare Whis will headline a 16 round bout in New York under a new boxing law. The International Sporting Club staged the matchup, with Julton slated to earn 25000 and Wills 60000, no percentages or bonuses. The plan targets top business and social figures in attendance, with date yet to be fixed but likely in late July.
Paris June 27 Comrade an English bred horse owned by E. De Saipthe salary won the Grand Prix De Maris in a driving finish with Embry second and Sourbier third The 3 000 meter race carried a purse of 300 000 francs Time 3 minutes 18.25 seconds Four American and English jockeys rode in the event making the finish close and the crowd excited. In Philadelphia a separate report notes a shooting and stabbing melee on the Volware riverfront leaving one dead another seriously wounded and seven injured as police restored order after a strike related clash.
Review of week in major leagues notes tense pennant race. It highlights American League leaders and the top teams such as Chicago New York and Philadelphia while noting injuries slumps and emerging trends. The National League midseason picture centers on Cincinnati Brooklyn and Chicago with pitching surges and slumps shaping standings.
The English Derby at Epsom drew nearly 1,000,000 people over the festival, with Britons and international visitors mingling. Spectators arrived by countless vehicles and on foot, picnicked along the downs, and fixtures like lorries, donkeys, and wagons filled the scene while the race itself drew tepid applause and limited viewership outside the stands.
Alek Cll defeats Terry in a close late game. George Janmpson travels Cheyenne to Miles City staging. Puke Kahana breaks a world record in Alameda with a 2 minute 1 second 200 meter free, amid Western trials. Tosiah Ont, longtime editor of the New Yor Ererad and later Ave ning Telegram, dies at 74 after a heart illness. Born July 81 1862 in Browneville Peyna.
A strike threat looms after the Pennsylvania Railroad workers union allied with the AFL demanded two issues: removal of foremen and immediate reinstatement of jailed leaders with full seniority. If not met by 11 tonight, a regional strike could involve 48,000 members. The call was issued by Marty S. Jeffery, chair of the advisory board. In Shanghai a Swiss meeting of the Union of Independent Chinese Churches is planned with about 130 churches expected to attend.
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