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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1931
Page
8
The Orange Crush face The Independent in a pivotal game that could decide the first half championship in the split season. A loss would drop them behind East Helena by a half game, while a win keeps them in contention as playoff hopes hinge on tonight’s result and possible tie break scenarios with the Smelterites.
The American Association shows Sovievilla 4 3 and Toledo 3 3 with Indianapolis leading Columbus 5 4, while Kansas City posts 11 and Minneapolis 9 and Milwaukee 9 3 with St Paul 3 1. In the Western League Oklahoma City 7 16 and Denver 10 7, St Joseph 2 6 and Pueblo 2 1, Tes Moines 4 7 Topeka 3 6 and Omaha 12 Wiehlta shows unclear values.
Chicago defeats Washington 2 to 1 in the first game as Tommy Thomas keeps the Senators at bay. The nightcap ends 1 to 1 amid sweltering heat that saps the Washington hurlers and tilts in favor of timely blows from Chicago.
Philadelphia swept a doubleheader from Detroit, gaining ground atop the American League standings. In the opener Philadelphia edged Detroit 4 to 1 with Mahaffey and Corthane driving the win, and in the nightcap Walberg earned his 12th win as the Phillies prevailed 4 to 1.
Baer and Paulino Uzcudun wrapped strenuous camp work at Lawton Springs as they near their 4 round bout in Reno. Baer logged 17 rounds today with light sessions planned for early week and weigh in Friday. Uzcudun boxed eight rounds and hit the bag for seven more as Reno race meet opens Wednesday with the Jack Dempsey handicap as the season’s first event.
A fragmented tally lists players with home runs from yesterday across teams including the Red Sox Yankees Athletics Giants Reds and Cardinals. Notable names mention Ruth Gehrig and Ciabttes with varying counts, while the overall league totals appear garbled.
In Camden New Jersey on June 28 the Pittsburg Pirates beat the Camden semi professional club 11 to 2 in an exhibition game. Leo Waner hit a triple with the bases loaded in the third inning highlighting the contest.
St Louis Browns extended their winning streak to eight by sweeping the Boston Red Sox in a doubleheader. Ferrell delivered a run in the first game with a two bagger, Bettencourt and Burnett scoring, while Schulte added a RBI single. In the nightcap Webb belted two homers, one to the pavilion and another over the pavilion, as the Browns won to complete the series.
A chaotic early game saw the Welena Cabbies race to a four run lead in the first two innings and finish 6-2 over the Tele Phone team. Denler and Johnson stood out for Telephone as wild plays and misreads plagued the field under tough conditions with a fair crowd watching.
Harvey Hendrick rises to lead the league after joining Cincinnati Reds behind manager Dan Howley. He shifts to regular first base, delivering strong hitting as the Reds’ infield clicks with Cullop, Crabb, Gowthit, and a trio of outfielders. The team climbs standings, aided by Hendrick’s offense and solid defense.
National League results show Cincinnati 5 New York 17 Chicago 1 Baten 9 second game called off. Furday laws Br Louis 4 Hiookism 10. American League figures list Washington 1 4 Omaha 1 Philadelphia 9 5 Denver 1 1 Horton 4 4 S51 Lents 6 5 New York 5 Cleveland &
A Northwestern University student sustained fractures in the leg and arm when an airplane piloted by Wilson Palmer, her cousin, crashed nearby. Palmer, also injured, was employed by the National Safety company operating aircraft. exact licensing status unclear.
New York won two games from Cincinnati today by 17 to 5 and 9 to 2, pulling within one and a half games of the league leading St. Louis Cardinals who lost to Brooklyn. Ott Leach and Lindstrom homered for New York, while Stripp homered for Cincinnati in the first game. Crabtree hit a leadoff homer in the second game but the Giants rallied in the sixth to score four runs and overtake Cincinnati.
New York dispatch says a pair of heavyweight showdowns headline a packed schedule Friday in Cleveland and Saturday in Reno with Schmeling defending against Strinling and Dempsey promoting a 20 round bout between Baer and Uzeudun Also on the card Battalino Brady with other bouts including Carnera Renault Wadkine Lerinsky and Rosenbloom in various cities and matchups across North America.
East Helena defeated leaders of the Butte league by 8 to 4 as rain halted play late in the fourth inning. Schneider pitched well for East Helena while Rigler and Rose contributed key hits and fielding. Scovil was relieved by Trevithick after a rough stretch, and a four run sixth for East Helena sealed the victory.
Brooklyn, June 28. The Robins routed league leaders St Louis 10 to 4 as Adolfo Luque allowed 10 hits and rode a ninth inning save. Jim Collins hit a home run for Brooklyn, with contributions from Gilbert, Hermon, and others as St Louis fumbled defensively in a high-scoring game.
Boston June 28 The Braves won the first game of a double header 3 to 1 from the Cubs. The second game ended in a 2 to 2 tie after nine innings due to Sunday sports law. Cubs winless in series five. Ed Brandt earned his 10th win in the opener. Bob Smith shut out the Cubs in the nightcap for seven innings. Southern Association scores: New Orleans 3 Birmingham 1 Little Rock 7 Nanbyville 2 Memphis 6 Chattanooga 2 Mobile 3 Atlanta 2.
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