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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1902
Page
13
Reports suggest heavyweight rivals Jeffries and Fitzsimmons are likely to fight on the California coast with promotions courting the bout and fans awaiting details. The pairing would renew a storied rivalry that drew broad attention in boxing circles.
Robert Fitzsimmons sent a Los Angeles telegram to James J. Jeffries detailing bidding disputes and plans to communicate with California clubs. The message notes mutual financial interests, a proposed $2,500 deposit, and a potential forfeit if East Coast negotiations fail. The piece also recounts a school game between the Broadway Juniors and Little Broadways, listing the Juniors’ lineup and a 41 to 9 score.
The Broadway Juniors claim an epic win in a fevered game described as the hottest ever played in Butte. The young captain hailed the team’s grit as they edged out a rivals in a thriller that echoed large league battles.
Butte and Helena clubs send visitors to Anaconda for hunting and fishing cup and Brownlee medal shoots. Notables include J M Steward C H Smith M Wright A J Walker and officials Sheriff H F Ben ner Game Warden Scott and E Confarr among attendees.
A practice baseball game yesterday at the ball park featured the School of Mines team defeating the Silver City club 25 to 4. The miners showed strong form in the afternoon contest.
Crowds and crews at the new ball park near Columbia gardens in Butte accelerate work. Carpenters, fences, and a grandstand rise as team plans form for a coast tour and home practice ahead of the June 1 championship schedule.
With spring arrival the Butte sports scene moves ahead as golf grounds opened yesterday and local golfers worked in the afternoon. The Butte Tennis Club plans an early-season start with a meeting this afternoon at Busch Kremer’s office in the Goldberg block to elect officers and handle business.
Chicago reports that Gus Erickson, the catcher signed by McGraw for Baltimore this season, died at his home today. The brief notice records his death and ties to Baltimore and the Mets context.
Portland, Ore on April 19 hosts a Monograms 3 gathering featuring local professionals age 21. The event showcases networking and showcase opportunities for attendees within the professional community.
Anaconda launches the Sunset Tennis Club with six dirt courts on Maple Street between Fourth and Fifth. Expected 40 members by May 1, dues 5 after May 1, 50 cents monthly May to October, and strict court rules including shoes requirement and limited guest access. Friday named ladies day and courts open to women members.
Butte defeated the Salt Lakes in a rough game marked by seven errors by Butte and six by Salt Lake. Houtz for Butte and Hogg for Salt Lake pitched as control waned with many hits and errors. The teams played into extra innings and several fielding highlights were noted as both sides fought for the win.
An Oakland turf character visited Butte and relayed rumors about Bob Curran and bets by Bob Curran totaling $20 000 in two events. The tale connects Curran to bookmakers in California and echoes other sports and racing chatter including Kid McCoy and Vanderbilt horses.
A New York firm presses to nominate Young Corbett as the chief justice of a proposed supreme court made up of league representatives. The plan aims to embody the originator’s ideas with Corbett thematically suited to lead.
D. D. Twohy Judge James Quane and other crack shots trained at the new Anaconda Gun Club range yesterday. Local gunners have had little chance to practice there. Today the Butte Gun Club competes for the silver cup and the Brownlee challenge medal. The cup is held by Butte, the medal by D. D. Twohy of Anaconda.
Bozeman opened the baseball season with Jackman business college of Helena defeating the local team 5 to 4. The game was delayed an hour due to rain before the Helena club secured the victory.
Oakland racing held to aid the family of the late R B Mil r oy with 30 percent purse deductions and no complimentary badges. Breton caused an afternoon surprise by winning at 60 to 30 to 1 by a head. results list six races with winners Royal Prize Cassie W February Glendenning Alloa Graf ter King Dellis Diomed Bab.
In Chicago on April 19 Lakeside summary lists six horse races. Winners include Possart in the mile, Silver Fringe in four furlongs, Burnie Bunton in five furlongs, Kenilworth in the selling mile, Sly Maid in six and a half furlongs, and John McGurk in the mile and a quarter selling. Names like Miss Lizza Stem Winder Belle Graham and others appear as placers with finishing times.
In Memphis on April 19 Montgomery Park features six races with names like Emathion King Tatius and Drummond placing in the mile. W B Gates wins the mile and a quarter, with Sir Rolla and Plead behind. Other winners include Al Ladin Judith Campbell MacLaren Ammunition and Lord Quex across five and seven and a half furlong events.
At Aqueduct on April 19 Sir Florian won the seven furlong first race with Lanceman second and Saa tire third in 1 28. Flying Buttress won the five and a half furlongs handicap with Neither one second and Master third in 1 07 2 5. Bismarck led the two year olds in four and a half furlongs selling with Mystic second and Cincinnatus third in : Ba. Dom Paul captured the Arvene stakes for yearlings at seven furlongs with Delagoa second and Eddie Busch third in 1 28. Maxus won the four and a half furlongs selling as Mackey Dwyrr was second and Kenneard third in :54. Himself won the mile and ? yards handicap with Agnes D. second and Intrusive third in 1 45 4-5.
In Tacoma on April 1 the first team, playing with eight men, defeated the second team nine to nothing. Only one second-team player reached third base, two reached second. Andrews starred with a grand slam home run and two doubles and a single in four at bats.
Week of sports schedule lists Brownlee medal contests at Anaconda and Butte Gun club grounds, handball and one man tournament events at Thornton alleys,plus multiple upcoming boxing bouts and matches in April and May featuring J Walcott J Gans K Broad and others across Cincinnati Chicago Fort Erie Louisville and San Francisco with dates shown.
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