21 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
1
The Northwest league opener reports mix of rain and uneven play across Seattle Vancouver Spokane and Aberdeen. Highlights include Bennett Harkness and Zaigi praised for Vancouver, Jensen and Moore strong on Aberdeen, and Spokane planning roster cuts while Tammy Woyle’s whereabouts raise questions.
The report notes Btrelb extracting balls with one hand and players Moore Fitzgerald Detter Mahon Jeff Van Biren Roberts and Hoeltiger contributing notable plays. It describes strong fielding, strategic hits, and a clean swing mainaction with timely defense and a passed ball.
O J Bansolin a noted Pacific Northwest baseball star married May Davie of Bonners Ferry in Spokane Thurasay evening Randulin now a probate judge at Sad Point Idaho was right for Hutte last year traded to Spokane this year but will not report Local admirers at the pomar south paw extend hearty congratulations to him and Mr Bandolin
Spokane high school cancels eastern trips this season and withdraws planned games with Seattle, Tacoma, Portland and Whitworth college. Principal Henry A Hart cites travel difficulties and a canceled Whitworth game as reasons, saying no coast trip is possible this year.
T P Worrissey of the Mercury Athletic club New York won the twelfth annual Boston Marathon finishing Ashland to Exeter Street in 2 hours 25 minutes 42. Hayes and Fowler followed about 24 seconds apart with times 2 hours 26 minutes 4 seconds and 2 hours 26 minutes 43 seconds respectively. J J Hares of the New York Rich-American Athletic Club was 50 yards back.
Race results from Aqueduct New York April 2 with multiple races listing winners such as Berry Maid Jubilee and Precaptor and races at Oakland California April 20 featuring Myst race Prudent Getaway and Grace G. including times for each event and placings for several horses and placeholders for missing names.
Abe Attell featherweight champion of the world defeated Eddie Kelly of Buffalo in Beattle Washington. In the eighth round Kelly failed to land a damaging blow as Attell scored with a right swing and sent Kelly down again before referee John Reid stopped the bout for a knockout verdict.
Boston April 20 Harry Lewis of Philadelphia knocks out Honey Mellody of Charleston in the fourth round of a scheduled twelve round bout at the Armory Athletic Association arena. Lewis scored a first round knockdown and outboxed Mellody with a soft jab to the face controlling the action.
In National League play at St Louis on April 20 Chicago won the final game of the series. Raymond was charged with the loss after allowing five errors and one hit of the scratch variety. Chicago defeated St Louis 6 to 5 with Lundgren and Kilng in the battery for Chicago and Umpire O Dey calling the game.
In Brooklyn on April 20 the New York Nationals prevailed with Amos outperforming Taylor as Brooklyn fell behind. Batters included Taylor Amos Bresfiahan Lucker and Bergen. Emslie and Rudderhain pitched one inning each.
In Philadelphia on April 20 the home team defeated Boston in the tenth inning after Ritchey fumbled a runner home. Hoch and Dols pitched. Bowerman and Zoune backed Hoch. Umpire Klem presided as Young struggled at times with runners on base.
Three carloads of gallopers arrived in Tutte direct from Dae Af Beles and are quartered at the local track. Stables include George Williams Pasadena stable Hogan Reinhart and more with horses like Rusticus La Gloria Wheatstone and Gemmell Dope among entrants. Gemmell previously disappointed at Oakland has arrived amid speculation on form and riding outcomes.
The Heattie Times notes Seattle and Butte players parade downtown at 1 pm to open the season. Mayor John F. Miller throws the first ball as Rovbit Bennett misses near the plate. Magnates Dugdale and Hall ride in a carriage amid white and hue uniforms, salaries begin today and run through October.
Henry Chadwick aged 83 or 93 died at his Brooklyn home following pneumonia and heart disease. A pivotal figure in baseball journalism and statistics he earned the nickname Father of Baseball for his vast contributions to the game.
At Gingin na to Cincinnati April 20 with two out in the ninth Clarke hit to right for a home win as Cincinnati took the tenth on Lobert s triple and Ganzel s single Dabert also drove in the home team s first run with a triple and an out Scores Rue Cincinnati sets 240 Pittsburg renees to Batteries Campbell and McLean Leifield and Phelps Ayphee Rigler
In an afternoon AL clash at Boston, a muddy field failed to slow the Red Sox as Morgan shut out Philadelphia after the first inning. Boston plated enough runs to secure a win before a large crowd, with Carrigan Carter Syltie contributing for the Phillies and Morgan dominating on the mound.
In Detroit on April 20 Cleveland lost to Detroit by exploiting five costly errors and seven misplays. Maloy debuted with an impressive pitching showing. The box scores show Cleveland’s errors led to decisive runs while Detroit capitalized to secure the win.
The War Department reports three favorable findings on Senator Carter’s bill to establish an irrigation project on the Fort Keogh military reservation. The measure will go to the Senate with a favorable committee report.
James A. Graham of Newburgh says an application to Justice Moerscheuser at White Plains for an order allowing Thaw to sign for a habeas corpus writ is only a preparatory step for a full sanity hearing. Graham asserts Thaw is sane and physically well, though a proper hearing may be weeks away. District Attorney Jerome and Assistant DA Garvin plan to oppose Thaw’s release if the writ is granted.
T M Atcor mick general superintendent of electrical equipment for the New York Central railroad sustained serious injuries in a runaway accident at White Plaza today. He was thrown from a stage and severely hurt as the incident occurred during the event in New York City.
In New York on April 20 arrangement was concluded making Charles H Grasty general manager of Frank A Munsey s newspapers the Baltimore News the Boston Journal and the Washington Times.
Fragmentary OCR mentions lances up on a new road between Irving Tread and the depot with grading Widgen and caliread crosses indicated. Details are unclear and entities are uncertain.
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