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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1902
Page
10
San Francisco April 28 The Happenings That Interest the World of Sport reports Antolee winning a scratch mile and sixteenth event after a hard drive from Ric Shannon and Frank Woods. The Call previews upcoming races with detailed entries across seven races, listing horses, odds, and jockeys for tomorrow’s track program.
San Francisco reports a dynamic Oakland meet with Antoine edging Ric Shannon in a mile and a sixteenth race. First Shot defeats Frank Woods. Algaret ta wins the summary course. multiple races across Chicago Nashville and New York list winners and times, detailing selling heats, allowances, and stakes results with numerous placements.
Weights and entries listed for five races. First race features Our Lizzie and The Miller with top weights near 121. Second race shows Maid Enns and Katanga among 2 year olds. purse noted. Third race lists selling entries led by M-Haimetta and Forest King. Fourth race includes Diomed and King Dellis among seven furlongs. Fifth race covers thirteen sixteenths with Flush of Gold and Sea Queen.
Pacific Northwest Hawks ball Teague issues a public letter to League players urging restraint and respect for umpires. It notes players err, urges curb of temper, and instructs umpires to enforce rules. Fines may rise: three strikes incur an extra $10 plus a 10 day suspension.
Lou Prank secretary of the Montana Jockey club reports a strong California horse influx for Montana circuits. Curran notes about 40 California entrants plus horses from Colorado and the East, totaling nearly 100 at the Butte track. Arrivals begin soon with seven to eight leaving May followed by regular shipments to allow conditioning and form observation ahead of the season start. Curran plans to depart for Butte later this week.
In Philadelphia at the Washington Sporting club O Brien defeated Jackson by six rounds. O Brien showed clever defense and accuracy while Jackson pressed with heavier blows, but could not land a decisive telling shot.
A temporary injunction against Lat ter prevents collaboration with the Batting Bevy's national and American teams. The court granted a permanent restraining order, barring Lat ter from playing with the teams. The ruling directly affects team rosters and scheduled contests.
Sherman anti trust ruling sustains a life‑long service restriction but the court finds the supreme court decision applies to Bernhard and Fraser, clearing the way for a permanent injunction while the National League seeks a broader coverage. Managers Mack Bernhard Fraser depart for Washington as Lajoie vows not to return to the league.
Bobby Walthour of Atlanta defeated Leander of Chicago and Freeman of Portland in a four mile motor pace relay at the Coliseum. Walthour won a one tire 10 miles against Freeman and Leander, who rode two miles each, with a time of 18 01 breaking all prior records for 10 miles on an indoor track.
New York powered past Brooklyn 9 to 2 at Washington Park as Anvil and Wellstimad fueled offense and base running. Attendance about 50,000. Evans and Bowerman led Brooklyn’s hitters, while Cann and Ahern starred for New York. Game spanned fourth and seventh innings with Philadelphia beating Boston later today.
In a high scoring game at Washington on April 2 Philadelphia edged Washington 12 to 9 as Cross delivered two timely homers and others contributed. Attendance was 487. Orioles faced Cleveland at Baltimore while Chicago hosted Cleveland. the day’s play saw Young in the mound for Baltimore.
Weather ruins a scheduled American League clash as St. Louis and Detroit postpone a doubleheader. Reports detail other league results with Denver routing Kansas City and Milwaukee beating Des Moines in extended play, plus a fatal train boiler incident near Delaware.
The Salt Lake City–Los Angeles 2 round contest at the Salt Lake Athletic Club ended in a row in the 15th round. Phil Green, lighter and shorter, led early but Young Donovan staggered him in the 13th. Green was knocked down, sponge thrown, ref stopped the bout leading to a police confrontation. Referee Bennett declared a draw amid chaos.
A report from Portland dated April 28 recalls a February Nugget item about a northward arrival by registered mail via Dawson. The piece highlights a major discovery linked to George D. Roberts, a noted mining figure on the Pacific coast, who has quietly prospected for 18 months.
President-elect Palma left Bayamo for Manzanillo where he met General Maso, the former Democratic candidate who withdrew. Maso pledged support. The reception in Manzanillo drew broad Spanish Town turnout and warm honors.
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