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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1941

Page

8

Locals hold off Pirates in tight Montana State League win

Butte defeated Missoula 5 2 as Malkovich drifted from perfect control to allow a ninth inning rally but held on for the victory. Durant and Campbell figured in key moments while Spear and Patrick sat out as best man. East Helena beat Helena 9 8 in a separate late game with Schneider homering and Serenar dominating on the mound.

Butte Boosters Missoula Pirates Eddie Rathjen Joe Malkovich Ranky Campbell Pirates Szakash Adders Durant Butte Malkovich Lou Spear Patrick Miles Kate Smith Barry O'Leary Jack Duggan George O’brien Montana Nick Mariana Missoula Hill Girard Wagner Rathjen East Helena Helena Dutch Schneider Nummerdor Schneider George Purcell Meldrum Babe Kovich Mickey Chilton Joe Langenius Scrip Serenar Serenar Stack Kovich Smelterites Oi Johnson Atkins Sr Ss M. Ch'in

Butte Boosters Defeat Missoula Pirates in Northwest Tourney

Butte police officer Elmer Powell to compete in the Pacific Northwest regional smallbore life matches in Portland on June 21. Powell, a standout for the Butte Gun club and Montana team member, notes shooters from the Northwest will participate. national matches at Camp Perry were not held this year.

Elmer Powell Pacific Northwest Portland Powell Northwest Camp Perry Butte Montana Ohio

Salica Forte Title Fight Set After Training Stretch

Bantamweight champion Lou Salica and challenger Tommy Forte prepare for a 15 round title bout at Shibe Park after rain postponed the outdoor show. Forte remains the betting favorite on past wins and a closer January bout, while both weigh in near 118 pounds.

Philadelphia Lou Salica Brooklyn Tommy Forte Shibe Park Salica Forte Mickey Diamond Willie Friedlander Ringsters

Baseball Standings and Schedule This Week

This week features games Tuesday through Sunday with matchups listed: Tuesday Helena at Butte, Missoula at East Helena. Thursday Butte at Helena, Fast Helena at Missoula. Saturday Sunday Butte at East Helena, Helena at Missoula. Sunday results show Philadelphia 0 8 Chicago 6 4 Brooklyn 8 0 St Louis 1 3 Cincinnati 5 6 New York 2 3 Boston 5 Pittsburgh 1 with a second game postponed by rain.

Helena Butte Missoula East Helena Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati New York Boston Pittsburgh Cleveland Boston A Detroit Soreness Chicago Rere En Nnn Philadelphia — Receibieathetad St. Louis Os Washington Senibs Detroit

Probable MLB pitchers listed for June 16 games

Major league schedule lists probable starters for June 16. American League matchups include Cleveland at New York with Milnar or Gomez or Russo facing Gomez or Russo, and Detroit at Washington with Newsom or Chase. National Leagues show New York at Cincinnati Lohman vs Vandermeer, Philadelphia at Chicago Pearson vs Mooty, and Boston at Pittsburgh Johnson vs Bowman.

New York Cleveland Milnar Gomez Russo Detroit Washington Newsom Chase Cincinnati Lohman Vandermeer Philadelphia Chicago Pearson Mooty Boston Pittsburgh Johnson Bowman

Heafner Captures Mahoning Valley Open Golf Title

Blond-browed Clayton Heafner won the Mahoning Valley Open at Mahoning Country Club with a four-under 276 to take his first major tournament title. The Linville North Carolina pro earned $1,200 for the win, boosting his 1941 earnings to $4,655. Byron Nelson shot 67 for 277, Ben Hogan and Lloyd Mangrum tied at 278, with Hogan taking sole first-money bragging rights in earlier standings. A Seattle Rainiers shakeup was ordered to boost the Pacific Coast Baseball League champions.

Girard Ohio Clayton Heafner Mahoning Country Club Linville N. C Heafner Byron Nelson Toledo Blazin Ben Hogan Nelson Suave Lloyd Mangrum Monterey Park Calif Hershey Lawson Little San Francisco Bobby Cruickshank Richmond Craig Wood

Net Race Rained Out At Chicago Clay Courts

Inaugural matches in the national clay courts tennis tournament were postponed due to steady drizzle at River Forest club. The report notes a 5 to 4 score for Screnar over Nummerdor with details on hits, wild pitches, and umpires.

Chicago River Forest Club Screnar Nummerdor H. Kovich Serenar J. Serenar S. Sere Danner and Jones

Highland View Golfers Triumph Over Butte C C in Interclub

Highland View golfers hosted 43 players from Butte Country Club at the Municipal course in an annual interclub match. Medallist Fred Zemlock posted 69 for 18 holes, with Russ Skedd close at 70. Roy Owne and J H Venable led the visitors with 72 and 76. Ward Fanning received light ribbing for his part in the event. A return match is planned at the pioneer country club’s new grass course in August.

Highland View Butte Country Club Ed Freitag Pioneer Country Club Fred Zemlock Russ Skedd Roy Owne J. H. Venable Fanning Standard Tom McGeever

Butte Legion Kid Squad Set for District Elimination

Butte's junior American Legion baseball scene gathers tonight for district elimination as three clubs compete for a state berth. Len Gerry leads the Butte squad with Al Lodell and Ed Wenger of Anaconda among officials, Bozeman represented by Don Healy, and a bye awaits one club.

Montana American Legion Len Gerry Butte al Lodell Ed Wenger Anaconda Bozeman Don Healy The Cinders Legion Zone Matt Vucurovich James Doran Ed Sylvain Bob Walker Vic Fournier Matt Cassick Roy Hubber Bill Gilbert Armando Vettone Eulajio Navarro Ed Crunch Emmett Murphy Elmer Rosellini Jerry Wallace Tom Edwards

Blozis Shatters Shot Put Records at Polo Grounds

Georgetown’s Al Blozis, a standout athlete, set two shot put marks during a Father’s Day track meet at the Polo Grounds. He launched the eight-pound shot 14 feet 2 inches, surpassing the world record, and threw the 16-pound ball 56 feet 6 inches to break the American record as well as his own unofficial mark.

New York al Blozis Georgetown University Polo Grounds Bloais Michigan Bill Watson Elmer Hackney Nebraska Blazis

Marquette Bowling Night Matches

Marquette hosts a bowling evening with multiple matchups at 8 o clock. Savoy faces Hennessy s while Rossens plays A C M Blacksmiths. A C M Warehouse meets Muckers and Blue Points clash with Wolves.

Marquette Savoy Hennessy’s Rossens A. C. M. Blacksmiths A. C. M. Warehouse Muckers Blue Points Wolves

Challenger Is Already Down to 175 Pounds

New York June 15 Challenger Louis Conn and champion Joe Louis weighed in and sparred ahead of their Polo Grounds bout. The betting atmosphere grows vibrant as officials call this the most betting friendly title fight since Schmeling.

Challenger Sid Feder New York Louis Conn Polo Grounds 49Th Street Louis Max Schmeling Pittsburgh Conn Joe Pompton Lakes N. J Associated Press Dempsey Sullivan Army Tank Billy Boy Whirlaway

Cards Win Nightcap to Save Lead Over Brooklyn Dodgers

The Cardinals clinched a 3–0 second-game victory over Brooklyn to preserve their NL lead after the Dodgers won the opener 8–1. Don Padgett’s one-handed stop preserved the shutout, as Ernie White allowed only two hits. Reiser left with an ankle injury after a line drive, while Riggs drove in four runs in the Dodgers' win.

Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Bob Grove Ted Lyons Chicago Joe Kuhel Grove Mike Ryba Chisox Heber Dick) Newsome Bosox Brooklyn Dodgers ST. Louis St. Louis’ Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Pereclvage Don Padgett Ernie White Hugh Casey Peewee Reese Billy Herman Pete Reiser Big Don White Reiser Lew Riggs Brooklyn Abh Oaist Louis Reese Ss Lake Sez Herman Moore Cf Reiser Cf Hopp Franks Marion Higbe Mancusoco Warneke Crabtree Eee Reese Camilli Riggs Wasdell Walker Moore Highe Padgett Wrespi Philadelphia Phils Cubs Chicagoans Claude Passeau Phils Charley Root Cincinnati Cincinati Reds New York Giant Bucky Walters Giants Reds Elmer Riddle Ott Young

Abbott Tops Here In Trap Shoot At Butte Club

W. Abbott broke a perfect 50 to lead the singles race at the Butte Trap and Skeet club range. A. J. Davis Jr. was second with 47 in changing light and rain, as club championships loom for next Sunday and big Western Montana registrations draw stars from Dillon and beyond.

W. Abbott Butte Montana Dillon A. J. Davis, Jr P. Savage G. Bannister Helen Davis H. McGee B. Parrish

Yanks Suffer After Losses Prompt Waiver Firestorm

After losing the pennant the Yankees faced criticism as the waiver system aided rivals like the Detroit Tigers. Magnates questioned the rule as the Tigers gained strength while the Yankees protested. The scene reflects a shift in power as fans and officials react to perceived injustices. Coast League scores: Portland 4-0, Los Angeles 2. Oakland 12-9. San Diego 2-6. Hollywood 4-1. Sacramento 5-2. Seattle 5-6. San Francisco 8-5.

Yankees Detroit Tigers Tigers Yanks Browns Detroit Portland Los Angeles Oakland San Diego Hollywood Sacramento Seattle San Francisco

Herman Peterson Wins Big Shoot for Dillon Club

Dillon Montana June 15 Herman Peterson the state singles champion led a registered shoot at Dillon, breaking 99 of 100 in singles and 48 of 50 in handicap. John Jackson topped the doubles with 49x50, beating Ted Renfro and Jack Barrett. The event served as a curtain raiser for the state tourney set for July 18 20 in Dillon.

Dillon Montana Herman Peterson John Jackson Jackson Ted Renfro Jack Barrett C. Boyer E. Morrison Monida G. Harrison R. Smith T. Renfro J. Jacobs W. Jones C. O'Connell Butte J. Barrett George Roe Lima B. Gleed J. Krause H. Peterson P. Schwab C. Staples J. Paddock Great Falls F. Forrester P. Westergard J. Jackson A. White Anaconda Dr. R. Kane Weatherwax Sheridan Roy Forrester Dillon Nimrod

Butte Riflemen Aim for State Roundup

Butte's Gun club riflemen tuned for the state shoot at Roundup next weekend after a Sunday practice in changing light. Ralph Cline led scoring with 272 total after five courses including a 48 from the opening standing 48 yards. Mel Jones and Lou Larsen of Dillon posted strong scores, with Larsen new to the longer ranges.

Butte Gun Club Ralph Cline Mel Jones Lou Larsen Dillon Jones Larsen

Cubs Buy Dahlgren From Braves For Cash

Chicago Cubs General Manager Jimmy Gallagher announced the acquisition of Ellsworth Babe Dahlgren first baseman from the Boston Braves for an undisclosed cash amount. Dahlgren came from the New York Yankees earlier this spring. Newt Carter of Boise won the Idaho state amateur golf championship defeating Bob White of Boise 3 to 2 on the 34th hole. American Association scores: Louisville 13 1, St Paul 2 0, Columbus 0 4, Kansas City 1 1, Toledo 1 3, Milwaukee 4 6, Indianapolis 2 6, Minneapolis 3 9.

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Baseball Leaders from the Big Six Standouts

Batting leaders list Williams of the Red Sox St Reiser of the Dodgers Mullin of the Tigers Heath of the Indians Slaughter and Mize of the Cardinals with varying games and at bats. Home run leaders include York Di Mecert Johnson Ott Camilli Nicholson. RBI leaders show York Keller DiMaggio Nicholson Dallessandro Slaughter with top totals.

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