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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1909
Page
6
Reports from Memphis and New York detail National League clubs led by Roger Bresnahan and the Giants preparing to head north. Most clubs have scheduled spring exhibitions and travel toward home grounds as the season nears, with optimism and cautious strength forecasts for the campaign ahead.
Weather dampens Shreveport and St Louis trip as Chicago Cubs assess outfield. Veterans likely to stay. Hagel showing old form. Brown and Kane vie for center field with Slowerd still in consideration. Chennell, a Tyne league youngster, leads for extra outfield spot. Kling and Claker expected in camp next week. Taker signs with Chance.
Mavon Ga April 1 The worrying end of Manager Stallings concerns the infield. Ward has a bad arm and Laporte’s return helps. Gardner recovers, Ball shines at short, Keeler slated for right field, Kesler injury may force changes. Stallings praises Elmerfield at third and expects solid defense from the Yankees.
Champion Gotch starts active work at Dexter pavilion as he nears a major bout with Yous Mahinsat. The rival will return to the city later, with Gotch negotiating a Melbourne Australia showdown with Hachenschmidt and planning training and public appearances before the match.
San Antonio April 1 The Tigers begin a long journey north after final drills as spring weather aids. Jennings brothers pace the squad through steady practice ahead of a late season push toward the league title. Detroit’s lineup and training tales contrast with past seasons as hopes remain high for a strong finish.
Fragmentary OCR text references teams and cities such as Los Angeles Portland and San Francisco with scattered names and dates. The legible elements hint at league standings or schedules though specifics are unclear. Weak data remains. core facts cannot be confirmed from the provided text.
In El Paso on a clear day, pitcher Gullotere faced the Sox in four innings, keeping the visitors from mounting offense while the Chicana team moved to Oklahoma City for their next clash. Lieno Wefents and others observed tight defense as the local lineup produced hits.
New Orleans April Lajoie expresses satisfaction with the Nag squad's condition as headlines. He notes rareness of Terry Turher and positions on the Clave team. Foster, Flick, Bradley, Birmingham, and Uinchman show strong form. Larcy leads with 11 star players and eight pitchers likely on the roster.
In Grand Junction Colorado on April 1 under ideal weather conditions the Chicago Americans No. 2 defeated the fast Incalcam 8 to 3. Langa Altrock Shaw Payne Toner and Goldsworthy starred for Chicago.
Ammerican League owner Charles Cambexer says Fielder Jones has not declined Chicago’s offer. Jones reportedly promised to return if terms allow. Comiskey and Brown weigh prospects as Sox face curve troubles and new pitcher Wilbur Smith shows promise.
New York April 1 Wilis Britt and manager Acends, handling Jack Johnson, held a conference amid rumors of a Johnson Ketchel world title bout to be staged on the coast. Promoter Costroth would decide terms after Jeffries coverage and a $6,000 forfeit, with Delaney seeking Kaufman match options.
Butte club acquires slugger amid roster shakeup with Mopaner Barnan trading in players from Brokene and training at the Thoidas camp. Rumors say Miners may add pitchers to balance oversupply. moves include Rodetta and Merritt taking new roles while other hitters vie for slots.
Cate April 1 reports Willis Toppe res gent $1 to Honest John Kelly in New York to forfeit to challenge the winner of the current 18-2 tourney. Hoppe claims he is still champion but will play the winner, with variants on table and stakes. He leaves today for Grand Rapids and recently defeated Bingham 400 to 146 at 19-2.
In Atlanta the all day bicycle race nears completion with teams tied after four days. Contenders Wy Mie and Davdgett trail 60 miles from the leaders Toot and Foster, while Walihour and Mackay push to close the gap amid 10 laps remaining.
In Cleveland on April 1 Yunalif Mehmout failed to secure a fall against his rival after a close hour long bout. Opponent Hogera outweighed Mahmout by 49 pounds, making the handicap struggle decisive for the Ritches.
Lexington and Louisville tracks receive April 2 to May 1 spring meet in Lexington and a 14 day window in Louisville. The Lexhiktan date depends on owners approving the spring meeting decision.
Usnéon April L s Johnny Summers announced he expects to contest Freddie Welsh currently in America before the National Sporting Club. A $5,000 purse was offered with the bout to occur in May. Summers, popular lightweight, seeks victory over Welsh to solidify his global standing. British sportsmen anticipate a high profile match drawing a large crowd.
In Boston on April 6, a Kaufman bout was canceled after promoter refusals and rumors of a staged match with Kotchet at Madison Square Garden. The move arises from alleged strategic considerations tied to Ferguson and Kibiak's outcomes, while Chelsea Ten and other teams remain in strong form amid surrounding chatter. Chicago notes report Claire Tnemens, indoor pole vault record holder, returning to compete for the University of Chicago track squad as Yacaby also headlines with vaulting exploits.
A fragmented reminiscence on boxing, racing, and baseball culture. The piece recalls fights involving Fitzsimmons and Ketchel, comments on managers, odds, and schedules, plus reflections on players, umpires, and sporting life. Several jumbled musings touch on American teams, editors, and enthusiasts.
The column previews Ketchel versus Johnson and O'Brien fights as a key boxing focal point. It notes Ketchel’s midweight prowess and potential impact on Jeffries’ show, then shifts to marathon racing with Shrubb versus Maloney and top contenders like Tangbeat and Tang. It highlights betting, records, and favorites, including Longboat and Tom Tangbeat, with Olympic pace and crowd interest shaping the week’s sports chatter.
McCoy lauds Ketchel as one of the greatest fighters seen. He notes Ketchel’s persistence and grind, contrasting rivals and praising his beating heart and stamina. O’Brien also earns credit for a notable victory amid a tough period for contenders.
Outsiders win multiple races in a chaotic Oakland program led by John Jr. Sticchin at 10 to 1 in race three and notable finishes across eight events. bets, times, and placings listed for Futurity and selling events, with several minor infractions and payouts noted throughout the card.
New York, April 1. Hugh D McIntosh, promoter of the Johnson Burns fight, plans a Ketchel versus Burns bout if he can secure Tommy Burns return to fighting. Ketchel is praised as a clever and powerful fighter, with McIntosh predicting Ketchel could beat Burns and Johnson, while Burns remains a possible challenger for Ketchel in Sydney.
Tohn Ganon announces a Denver race meeting to run June 19 to May 27, forced by the Gverland Jockey club. The event will clash with the Butte Colorado meeting, with the big feature being Inon Butte. Conditions and prizes are announced within BF days.
Nicoley, a member of the recent Indiana legislature who introduced the Sunday baseball bill, asks for a pass. He produced an identification packet listing presidents of over a hundred baseball organizations to claim access to any game in the United States.
James D. Alanitisa Jr. won the eighth annual North and South golf championship finale at Pinehurst defeating G J Becker and taking the trophy. The round scores included 1% and 18 holes with Sandisk noted as 17 years old.
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