Cubs Rout Giants In Four Game Series Opener
Chicago Cubs beat the New York Giants 4 to 2 to pull 1.5 games ahead in the National League pennant race behind Bill Lee's sixth straight win. Cubs homered twice in the seventh, with Herman and Marty delivering key blows after Ott tied it earlier. Melton started for New York, Coffman pitched the last inning. Attendance 16,202.
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Malkovich of Centerville Throws 1 Hit in Big Night
Centerville routs Legion 11 to 3 as East Side 4 and Parkways 7 also post wins. Chicago defeats New York 8 to 5 and St. Louis beats Washington 11 to 8 amid a slate of yesterday and todays games across a crowded baseball schedule.
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Centerville beats Legion in city baseball clash 11-3
Centerville pitcher Malkovich held American Legion Juniors to one hit and struck out 17 as Centerville rolled to an 11-3 win. Koprivica fanned 13 in Parkways 7-4 victory over East Side, moving Centerville and Parkways atop the standings while Legion drops from first.
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Dodgers Top Cardinals 7-6 Behind Medwick and Padgett Homers
Brooklyn defeats St Louis 7-6 in the opener as Ducky Medwick and Don Padgett hit home runs. Vito Tamulis earned the win with four hitless innings in relief, while Al Bernard keeps his undefeated streak with a third round TKO over Charlie Jerome in Houston despite the noisy crowd.
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Baseball Standings From Evening Games
Milwaukee beat Toledo 7 to 3 while St Paul won 1 to 2 against Louisville. Kansas City routed Columbus 9 to 4. Minneapolis topped Indianapolis 11 to 3 in a sequence of early matches.
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Lewis to Defend Title in Pittsburgh in August
Gus Greenlee manager of John Henry Lewis announced the light heavyweight champion would defend his title against Al Gainer in Pittsburgh mid August.
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Sportsmen Plan Show for July 2
The Rocky Mountain Sportsmen Association planned a show at an uptown hall on July 2 as part of Butte’s July 4 celebration. Prizes will be awarded for the recent membership contest. The club’s board will meet Friday night at the Rialto Barber Shop to decide on participation in the July 24 South Central District picnic at Gough’s Corner. The group reports increased drive against predatory birds and notes the State Game and Fish Commission adds 25 to the prize list, atop 150 in existing awards.
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Arizmendi and Ambers Fight To Draw In 10-Rounder
Veteran lightweight fighter Arizmendi of Los Angeles rallied to a draw with Lou Ambers of New York in a furious non-title bout before more than 10 000 fans. The International League schedule shows Syracuse 5 at Jersey City 3 and Newark 18 Baltimore 6 with only two games on the slate.
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Reds Scout Plans Camp as Butte Rodeo Here Tonight
Victor defeats Joe Reno last week as Craig faces the coast’s Red Devil in one of four matches at Butte Rodeo grounds. Abe Filas moves to Wednesday shows to seek heavyweights on tours. main event features Bob Bothner versus Sam Legs Lethers with two falls possible in two hours. General O'Brien, ex Mexican army star, debuts against King Kong Clayton. Joe Reno meets Mike Craddock in opening bout.
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Golf Mighty in Denver to Play in Open
In Denver Cherry Hills hosts the fortieth second national open golf championship with 14 withdrawals announced by USGA secretary Joseph Dey. Eddie Held is disqualified for a rules infraction amid qualifiers. 11 substitutes named aiming for a 170-player first round field. Weather dampened practice as debate grows over course hazards and matching Ralph Guldahl’s 281 Open record.
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Reds plan free training camp for youth in Butte
Charles F. Chapman, Western scout for Cincinnati, arrives in Butte to finalize a free Reds training camp August 12 to 15. The event follows last fall’s camp and will feature scouts Mickey Shader and Hank Severeid among others, with Ken Rice coordinating through the local YMCA. Confirmed participants include players aged 17 to 21 from nearby states and Canada.
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Baseball's BIG SIX leaders in early season stats
AP digest lists leaders: Trosky, Pet. .384 and Averill .372 for Indians. Lavagetto .370 for Dodgers. Foxx .356. McCormick .355. Lombardi .354. Home runs led by Foxx 15. Greenberg 13. Goodman 13. York 11. Ott 11. Medwick 8. RBIs show Foxx 62. Averill 49. Ott 44. Galan 41. Medwick 39. Keltner 37.
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Open Championship 1931 Preview Slams Tough Links
Ralph Guldahl and Sammy Snead share early favor as players assess a tricky course. Tough rough and one inch sand trap furrows draw debate over fairness while golfers sharpen niblicks to handle the hazards at Oakmont influenced course.
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Butte High Stadium Nears Completion in August
Construction on the $70,000 Butte High athletic stadium proceeds with 6,500 permanent north bleachers and nearby field houses nearing completion. Engineers expect finish by mid August, with a dedicatory program planned by the school and local bands.
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Circus Game at Clark Park Opens Tonight in Butte
American Legion and Elk lodge drum corps face off in a softball game at Clark park tonight with wheelbarrows as aid. A town parade precedes the 6 15 kickoff. Elks leaders are Dan O Neil and C Owen Smithers. Legion roster includes Bill Boast and many others.
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Three Upheavals Mark Softball League Night
Three upsets and the season’s first triple play highlighted last night in the Businessmen's softball league. Anselmo Miners beat Hardin Gagner 8 from 5-3, Texaco Oilmen dropped a first loss as Spier Tailors rallied in the seventh. Farrel Boosters won 14-6 over Post Office and Phil Judds defeated Montana Power 15-5.
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Thornton Helps Bat In His Own Chi Sox Win
Chicago White Sox defeat New York Yankees 8 to 5 in the opener of a four game series as Charley Ruffing sees a seven game win streak end. Highlighted by Lee, Kreevich and Sewell with key RBIs and a three base hit by Rolfe.
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V. F. W. Softball to Start Today
The V. F. W. junior softball league opens this morning at Harrison avenue fields with four games. Ray Manning of the WPA recreation department lists today’s pairings: Meyers versus Farrell at 10, Freebours versus Kileys at 10, Rex vs. T. & T. at 11, Star Cleaners versus Temple Noodles at 11.
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