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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1931

Page

8

Great Sprinters Ship In For National Collegiate Meet

The National Collegiate AAU track and field championships at Stagg Field will feature a record sprint field in the 100 yard dash. Contenders include Frank Wyckoff Southern California and Eddie Tolan Michigan with faster times this season, and a lineup of rivals such as Medley Southwestern Oklahoma, Swift Washington State, Glass Oklahoma A&M, Klaner Kansas, and Tolan in the slate. Wyckoff's main rivals appear to be Glass Swift and Klaner, while Tolan and Wyckoff have posted crucial season marks. The program also has a strong 220 yard dash contingent led by Tolan and Wyckoff.

Chicago U.R Staggfield Wikoff Eddie Tolan Michigan Frank Wykoff Southern California Tolan Wykoff Philadelphia George Simpson Ohio State California Name Wyckoff Medley Southwestern Okla Swift Washington State Glass Oklahoma A. & M Klaner Kansas Hass Minnesota Sickle Conway Iowa Tierney Marquette Baker Oklahoma Peyton Glass Oklahoma Aggie Kansas Flash Drake

Reds End Two-Year Jinx With Win Over Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds defeat St. Louis 7 to 2 in the nightcap at Sportsmans Park, snapping a two year winless streak there since April 22, 1929, as Ogden strengthens with late confidence. The first game went 7 to 5 for St. Louis.

ST. Louis Cincinnati Reds Sportsmans’ Park St. Louis Cardinals Reds Ogden Cincinnati

Red Sox split doubleheader with Athletics in one day

Boston loses the opener 7 to 4 then wins 7 to 3 after a Sunday game halt. Haas McNair and Pickering homer in the first, E Miller hits one in the second. Cochrane and Boley leave with leg injuries as Mackmen drop two regulars. Bishop Rhyne and Webb drive runs for Philadelphia and Boston respectively.

Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Haas McNair Pickering E. Miller Mackmen Cochrane Boley Palmino Co Webb Simmons If Pick’r Foxx IjRye Lf His Sarry Oliver Cf Berry Ca Morris Williams Ss

Lakeshore Flag Tourney Won by Chuck Staples

Chuck Staples the former football and boxing star won the Lakeshore flag tournament at the Lakeshore course. Doran led the Country Club race and reached a semi final stage in the C. W. Goodale trophy event at the Butte Country Club. Frankie Jovick and Elmer Peterson, noted baseball men, reached finals in another section. High attendance marked the holiday golf day across three local courses.

Lakeshore Chuck” Staples DORAN Country Club Butte Frankie Jovick Elmer Peterson Ted Doran Mines Butte Country Club

Latimer and Davis Lead Butte Gun Club Trapshoot

Joe Latimer won the singles with 95 at the Butte Gun Club trapshoot south of Rocker. A. J. Davis Jr. tied for third with 92, and Davis posted the high doubles average at 46 of 50 as Tom McMahon and Ben Holter followed. Secretary McMahan announced the weekly twilight shoot for Thursday evening. Yesterdays scores show strong marks across events.

Joe Latimer A. J. Davis Jr Butte Rocker Latimer Tom McMahon Ben Holter Davis J. A. Poore Secretary McMahan Tom McMahan Ereeeeenesa Ee Opin PS. Vos C. M. Loeb Jr Mrs. A. J. Davis Jr John C. Ryan Jack la Valley D. G. Stivers Tom McMahan C. J. Adams Jr Mrs

Borotra Wins French Hard Court Championship

Jean Borotra of France defeated Christian Boussus 2-6 6-4 7-5 6-4 at Roland Garros to claim his first French hard court title. Fraulein Lilly Russen of Germany beat Betty Nuthall of England 8-6 6-1 for the women's singles crown.

Roland Garos Anteuil France Jean Borotra Christian Boussus Borotra Fraulein Lilly Russen Germany Betty Nuthall England

Weasels Face Central Hardware in Hebgen Clash

Ninth graders Weasels travel to Hebgen to meet Central Hardware in a Monday game. The matchup highlights local leagues with both teams seeking a win to boost standings.

Hebgen

Sunday's Results Across Baseball Standings

Cincinnati 5 7 St Louis 7 2 Philadelphia 5 New York 10 Pittsburgh 0 Chicago 5 Boston 2 3 Brooklyn 9 3 second game tied end of tenth darkness.

St. Louis Ee Ee New York Reeeneees Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Boston Brooklyn

Monday's Games Feature Boston at Pittsburgh

Boston faces Pittsburgh in the highlight matchup with other eastern teams traveling west as no other games are scheduled tonight.

Boston Pittsburgh

Sunday Results From Baseball Matchups

Philadelphia defeated Boston 7 to 3 with a second game called after seven innings. New York beat Washington 4 to 2. Cleveland topped Detroit 6 to 4. St. Louis defeated Chicago 6 to 2.

Philadelphia Washington New York Ee Cleveland Chicago Detroit Boston New York St. Louis

Monday's Games Highlight Detroit at Philadelphia

Detroit travels to Philadelphia for a key matchup as western teams head east. no other games on the slate today.

Detroit Philadelphia

Unbalanced Scores in Midwestern Games

A string of score lines shows Minneapolis 8 over St. Paul 5 and Milwaukee 9 over Kansas City 3. Columbus 4 4 from Toledo 2 6, while Louisville 8 5 faces Indianapolis 11 1 in another set.

Pet Columbus E'S. O'S St. Paul Louisville Eee Enn Milwaukee Ese Kansas City Eer Minneapolis Toledo Indianapolis

International League Scores and Standings Snapshot

Montreal and Buffalo opened with Buffalo winning 2 to 0. Jersey City led 11 to 1 over Reading while Baltimore and Newark tied 2 to 1. Toronto defeated Rochester 6 to 7 with Rochester scoring 10 against Toronto 2.

Montreal Buffalo Jersey City Reading Baltimore Newark Toronto Rochester

Baseball Standings Snapshot From The Week

The report lists team records: Sacramento 4-0 and Missions 2-4. San Francisco 5-1 and Seattle 6-2. Oakland 2-4 and Hollywood 8-9. Los Angeles 3-10 and Portland 5-2.

Hollywood Sacramento Missions San Francisco Seattle Oakland Los Angeles Portland

Holm Wins Livingston Golf Tourney In Uphill Final

Dr. BE Holm of Bozeman defeated Dr FE Lake of Livingston to take the second annual Livingston Golf and Country club championship after a tough match. Mrs Ward Smith of Livingston beat Mrs E T Lake four up in the women’s division. Bob Hart of Big Timber won the driving contest with 634 yards. Spokane’s Mrs R E Shuck claimed the women’s putting sweepstakes. Miss L Asslerbaugh of Billings beat Miss Marian Mavis of Livingston two up in the women’s second flight.

Livingston BE. M. Holm Bozeman FE. T. Lake Bob Hart Big Timber R. E. Shuck Spokane

Giants Finish Home Stand With 10 5 Win Over Phillies

New York Giants defeated Philadelphia 10 to 5 to close their home schedule before departing west. The game featured multiple RBI contributions from Klein, Verger, Hogan, Lindstrom, and others with Hogan delivering a home run and Jackson a three-base hit. Phillies left on base count reached 11 while New York left 7.

New York Giants West Phillies Philadelia Brickell Critz Bartell Allen Klein Leach Arlett Terry Hurst Lin Whitney Friberg O'Jackson Davis Verger Bolen L Hogan Elliott Oberly P 'Ko

Cubs Blank Pirates 6 0 in May 31 mound gem

Bob Smith dominated Pittsburgh with a two singles allowed as the Chicago Cubs won 6 to 0. Key hits came from English Grimm and Moore driving in runs, while Cuyler Suhr and Hornsby contributed RBI in support of Smith who struck out several Pirates.

Chicago Bob Smith Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh L. Waner Com'r'ky If Ocuyler Rf Suhr Ib Hemsley c Phillips c Ojarges Bankey Ss Grimm Ib Meine P Smith P Moself 1000

Brooklyn Wins Opener as Robins Down Braves 9 to 2

In Brooklyn May 31 the Robins defeated the Boston Braves 9 to 2 in the first game of a doubleheader, pitcher Seibold Haid McAfee and Cronin for Brooklyn and Zachary Thurstin for Boston. Moore hit a two run homer for Brooklyn. Boston led 1-0 early, but Brooklyn pulled away with a 7 run inning including Moore’s drive. Second game tied 3 to 3 after 10 innings.

Brooklyn Robins Boston Braves Seibold Haid McAfee Cronin Boo Bchul’ch Rf Doul If Spohrer c Oslade Ss Maguire Thom Zachary P Thurst

Local Golf Standings Show Red Lodge Dominance

First C C Rowan of Red Lodge defeats Kirk of Bozeman three up. Dr E B Keller of Bozeman beats Al Wolverding of Livingston two up. Deschler of Billings defeats Dr G A Windsor of Livingston three up. Luttrel of Red Lodge defeats Hildreth of Livingston three up. Lange of Butte defeats Jess Smith of Livingston ten up.

C. C. Rowan Red Lodge Kirk Bozeman Dr. E. B. Keller al Wolverding Livingston Deschler Billings G. A. Windsor Luttrel Hildreth Lange Butte Jess Smith

Old Champ Hurt Worst in 500 Mile Race

Billy Arnold of Chicago will be in the hospital about two months after injuries in the 500 mile race here. Louie Schneider won as Arnold’s car lost a wheel and crashed into Luther Johnson’s machine, with Spider Matlock sustaining a shoulder injury. Several other racers from Indianapolis and elsewhere suffered minor injuries as prize money exceeding $93,000 was set for distribution at a dinner.

Billy Arnold Indianapolis Chicago H. R. Allen Louie Schneider Arnold Luther Johnson South Bend Ind Spider Matlock Los Angeles Tony Gulotta Kansas City William Shaw Wild Bill Cummings Joe Russo Harry Butcher Wilmington Ill Fred Frame Schneider Russell Snowberger Philadelphia Ralph Hepburn Ernie Triplett

Leaders in Big Leagues May Lead With Batting Averages

United Press rounds up leading hitters after Sunday games May 31. Ruth and Cochrane top averages at .400 with 38 games each. Arlett 39 games 58 runs. Simmons 38 games 60 RBIs. Averill 40 games 63 runs. Home run leaders include Moore and O Doul among others.

United Press Ruth Yankees Cochrane Athletics Arlett Phillies Simmons Averill Indians Moore Braves O’doul Giants Hogan Crabtree Reds Haas McNair Miller Pickering Red Sox Levey Browns Morgan Klein American National

First schooling races draw crowd at Highland Kennel Club

The Highland Kennel Club track saw a large crowd for the first schooling races of the year with 14 events featuring Butte dogs and new pups. Presiding Judge Steve Sullivan oversaw the tests, while Tom Duffy arranged match races and Joe Mudro noted East contenders joining over 200 local stars for the 30 day meeting starting June 27. Top finishes included Crafty Boy, Galway Ranger, Flaming Fashion, Loaded Dice, Pee Wee Pool, Kiss Proof, Rolling Stone, Miss Molly, and My Trump in the nine regular races.

Highland Kennel Club Butte Steve Sullivan Tom Duffy Butte Greyhound Owners’ Club Joe Mudro International Greyhound Racing Association Chicago Stt. Louis Crafty Boy Barney Oldfield Captain Kidd Galway Ranger Tan Face Brimstone Flaming Fashion Cookie Dame Montana Jack Whirlwind Motor Pee Wee Pool Bossy Baden Crafty Pat Kiss Proof Bis Business Duro Smiles Rolling Stone Cimaroon Miss Molly Elm Orly Happy Rapid My Trump My Own Princess Patsy

Yankees Defeat Washington as Rain Ends Game Early

New York Yankees beat the Washington Senators 4 to 2 in eight innings due to rain. Notable plays include Ruth hitting a home run and Lazzeri driving in Ruth with two-base hits, while Cronin and Kuhel contributed errors that aided the Yankees. Runs were scored by Reese Ruth Lazzeri Byrd E Rice and Bleuge with Ruth also credited for two runs batted in. Left on bases favored New York with six to Washington’s eight.

Johnson Cungin NG Crabtree Hendricks Cuccinello Roush Roettger Ogden Watkins Asby Adams Frisch Ford Cucinello Cincinnati St. Louis McDonald Miller Boley Rhyne Marquadt Webb Oliver Berry Morris Palmisano McNair Shores Rye Bishop F. Miller E. Miller Berry Foxx van Camp Philadelphia Boston Humefield Moore Herman Lopez O'Doul Maranville Maguire Thompson Slade Bissonette Mara Washington New York Yankees Lloyd Brown Senators Cronin Kuhel New York Myer Reese Ruth Rf Man'sh Gehrig Chapman If West Ef Lazzeri Bluegeau Lary Jorgens Wells Byrd Ruth E. Rice Bleuge Manush Spencer West Rice Lazzer Lavy Bluege

Cleveland takes wild 6 4 win over Detroit on balk and errors

Cleveland outlasts Detroit 6 to 4 as a balk by George Uhle and two defensive errors help Indians score. Morgan drives in two runs, Akers and Morgan homer, Porter has two base hits, and Av erill adds two RBIs while Koenig also drives in two. Left on base Cleveland seven, Detroit four.

Detroit Cleveland George Uhle Morgan SPOOR Sss Caeeh EU Koh Porter Hodapp Averill H. Walker Akers Stone McManus Koenig Vosmik Cleveland Abh

St Louis Rally Tops White Sox 6 2 in Chicago

St Louis beat Chicago 6 to 2 as four eighth inning runs broke the game open. Jim Levey hit an inside the park homer driving in two, with Levey scoring three total. Collins and Coffman held Chicago to four hits through 7 1 3 innings before Sammy Gray closed out the win.

Chicago St. Louis al Thomas White Sox Jim Levey Collins Coffman Sammy Gray

East Helena Outfielder Starts Strong This Spring

Barney Vellmer, East Helena outfielder, opened the new season with a single and a double in three at bats. He finished last season with a batting average of 000.

Barney Vellmer East Helena

Carnoustie Opens As 200-Plus Entered For Big Golf Show

The open at Carnoustie starts today with 200 plus starters from around the world. Britain bets on Henry Cotton Archie Compston and the Whitcombes to defend the cup against stars like Tommy Armour Sarazen Horton Smith and Kirkwood. The course pushes players to their best as the field confronts strong Scottish winds.

Carnoustie St. Andrews Atlantic Jack Hutchison Arthur Havers Walter Hagen Bobby Jones Henry Cotton Archie Compston Whitcombes Tommy Armour Mac Smith Horton Smith Gene Sarazen Johnny Farrell Joe Turnesa Tony Manero Joe Kirkwood

Golf greats race to claim British Open throne

A list of top contenders gathers around the British Open, led by Macdonald Smith who seeks his first national title at Carnoustie. The field includes Tommy Armour Gene Sarazen Johnny Farrell and veterans Harry Vardon Walter Hagen Bobby Jones James Barnes Ted Ray as they chase a new era after Bobby Jones abdication.

Jones Hagen Macdonald Smith Carnoustie Mac Smith Bobby Jones Hoylake Interlachen Tommy Armour Gene Sarazen Johnny Farrell Harry Vardon Walter Hagen James Barnes Ted Ray Citadels Sarazen Armour Scotland Holland

Carnoustie Schedule Sets Qualifiers and Cuts This Week

The Carnoustie program runs through the week with 18-hole qualifying today and tomorrow. About 150 advance after 36 holes, then rest Wednesday before action resumes Tuesday with the first 18 holes. A Friday round trims the field to survivors who play 36 more holes on Saturday. Likely contenders include Mac Smith, Tommy Armour, Gene Sarazen, Henry Cotton, and Archie Compston. Cotton and Sarazen approach the tee with strong confidence. Weather in Scotland could tilt results, with wind and rain favoring British competitors.

Carnoustie Mac Smith Tommy Armour Gene Sarazen Henry Cotton Archie Compston Young Cotton Great Britain

Stanford Exceeds in East Meet as USC Field Stuns

Stanford traveled east to Franklin Field while USC unleashed a stellar track squad. On a hot Saturday USC performances shone with Frank Wyckoff breaking the intercollegiate record twice.

Stanford Southern California Franklin Field Frank Wyckoff

Town golf turnout boosts holidays at Municipal course

The Montana Municipal course drew big crowds over the holidays with Albert Fisher shooting 72 on 18 holes and Jack Rabbitt one stroke back. Director Fred P. Holbrook said a women's handicap event may be arranged soon as plans begin for a larger annual city championship for men.

Montana Albert Fisher Jack Rabbitt Fred P. Holbrook

Goodale Cup Race Sets Semi Finalists at Butte Club

At Butte Country Club the Goodale Cup progressed with Ted Doran becoming the first semi finalist after defeating J L Pretty following a win over Batson. Other first round results saw Tremblay over Mellor Morgan over McMahon Templeman over Mac Pherson Merkle over Kirby Graham over Worden and McCaffery over Gallwey.

Butte Country Club Ted Doran J. L. Pretty Batson A. L. Tremblay W. L. Mellor A. T. Morgan W. J. McMahon J. L. Templeman

Staples Wins First Prize In Flag Tournament At Lakeshore

Chuck Staples capped the flag tournament with a first prize as his partner Bledsoe settled for a close second. Jovick and Elmer Peterson advanced to the Wein Handicap final bracket after tight finishes, with Jovick narrowly beating J Manion and Peterson overtaking O Farrell. Jovick and Peterson vie for two golf equipment prizes this week as Lakeshore course short holes test even top players. Tom Jovick shot a best 49 today, though 44 or 45 would have been possible with better putting. Bledsoe stayed around 51 or 52, Ward Fanning posted 52, and George Wilson tied with his father in a separate match.

Chuck” Staples Bledsoe Frankie Jovick Elmer Peterson J. Manion Peterson O'Farrell Jovick Lakeshore Woods Irons Tom Jovick Ward Fanning George Wilson Lake Course

Knaub to Meet O'Dowd in Idaho Falls Showdown

Alex Knaub of Billings a middleweight will fight Tuffy O'Dowd of Salt Lake City in Idaho Falls Idaho on June 9 in a featured boxing bout.

Alex Knaub Billings Tuffy O'Dowd Salt Lake City Idaho Falls Idaho

Trojans Tie Five Records In One Meet

The Trojans set six firsts as five records fell or were tied in sprints hurdles broad jump shot put and pole vault. Stanford, missing key stars Dyer and Smith, fought hard but finished within three points as USC collected top marks and acclaim.

Epg Vic Williams Ted Meredith Barbar Grable Payne Hall Trojans Stanford Dyer Smith California U.S. C

Boxing Week At Madison Square Garden Tops Gotham Card

Madison Square Garden schedules three boxing nights this week with an international Italy vs America contest on Wednesday and a 10 round main event featuring Vince Dundee against Ben Jeby on Thursday. Other major bout includes Jackie Fields vs Relampago Saguero in Chicago Thursday.

New York Madison Square Garden the Garden Italy Vince Dundee Baltimore Ben Jeby Milly Stadium Chicago Jackie Fields Los Angeles Relampago Saguero Cuba

Major League Weekly Records Snapshots

Associated Press summarizes last week’s Major League results with totals for wins and losses, runs scored against opponents, hits, errors, and home runs by team, outlining performance across the league and highlighting standout totals.

Associated Press

Northwest rifle and pistol matches open at Fort Missoula

Riflemen from California, Washington, Utah, Idaho and Montana arrived for the eighth annual northwest rifle and pistol matches at Fort Missoula. Six Montana teams join one from Idaho, two from Utah, four from Washington and one from San Diego. The three day event begins tomorrow with five matches on the program. The Butte, Anaconda, Corvallis, Helena, Whitefish and Missoula clubs will field revolver competitors alongside numerous Montana individuals.

Missoula California Washington Utah Idaho Montana San Diego Butte Anaconda Corvallis Helena Whitefish

Irish Champs Defeat New York All Stars at Yankee Stadium

Capt Joe Sheehy and the Kerry Kickers defeated the New York All Stars 10 to 5 before 30 000 spectators at Yankee Stadium. The win gave Ireland a 19 to 6 lead in the McGovern challenge cup series denoting the world Gaelic football championship.

New York Joe Sheehy Kerry Kickers Ireland New York All- Stars Yankee Stadium

Postponed Women's Golf and Luncheon at Butte Club

The women's weekly golf round and luncheon at Butte Country Club, scheduled for Wednesday, have been postponed one week. Announcement came from the sports committee chaired by Mrs. R. R. Kilroy.

Butte Country Club R. R. Kilroy

Tourbillon Wins Prix Lupin Produce Stakes at Longchamp

Marcel Boussac's Tourbillon by Ksar out of Durban won the Prix Lupin Produce stakes at Longchamp today worth $1,700. Cakewalk with J. Prat finished second and Jus de Raisin owned by Baron Edouard de Rothschild took third. The winner paid $16.50 for $10.00.

Longchamp France Marcel Boussac Ksar Durban J. Prat Baron Edouard de Rothschild

Beaumont Umpire Forfeits Game After Park Dispute

Beaumont Texas May 31 UPI umpire Steve Basil forfeited the first game of the Beaumont Shreveport doubleheader after Shreveport manager Del Pratt refused to leave the park following an argument over a home plate decision.

Beaumont Tex Steve Basil del Pratt Shreveport

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