30 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1912
Page
1
Missoula scouts report Butte baseballs club arriving amid snowstorm. Manager McCafferty seeks reliable hurlers, reshapes batting order, benches players, and aims to climb standings after tough Missoula series. New catcher and infielders join, with Frie s and Marshall coordinating.
A garbled update describes the batting order and players such as Dockstater Warren Mathes Perini Duldy Figs It Whaling Hirit Ba Altermoth and others. It mentions umpire presence and a rough game with errors, noting players like Wedd Missoni and Butty and hints at upcoming games next week.
Salt Lake defeats Tielena in a postponed game as the Salt Lake team leads five of six games in the series. The series will continue Tuesday with game action resuming, as Salt Lake presses for momentum and a rallying finish.
April reports from New York describe widespread illness among major league players due to cold damp weather. Teams from the Nationals, Americans, and Phillies field rosters mostly featuring substitutes as players suffer colds and nervous breakdowns, with Hal Chasen among the latest to fall ill under medical care.
In San Francisco April Val Moore of Philadelphia and Jack Gritton of Chicago box tonight under promoter James Cottons club. Moore unders 135 pounds and Britton near light weight, both finishing training yesterday. Feit 2.30 to 9 favorite. Event marks Philadelphian's first SF appearance and first 20 round engagement. Also notes multiple city games postponed due to weather in Minneapolis, Toledo, Milwaukee and other listed cities.
In a chaotic missive filled with garbled names and scores, Missoula’s team roars into focus as McCafferty targets top players for the opener. Blankenship presses Bush, while McCafferty promises deliveries of key pitchers. the city readies a parade and a 3 PM start as players roll in from East Granite Street.
Washington shut out New York as Johnson posted strong hits while Yawehn was struck on the right field. Gardner and Coleman turned a sharp double play behind the mound as the pitchers held the line. Weather rain affected many pitchers and fielders with delayed action and a dreary game.
National League action yielded uneven results as teams shuffled standings. Reports from New York and Philadelphia highlight varied performances and emerging trends for May fixtures and key players.
In Spokane on April 21 postponements affected the Northwest League games. Reports indicate rescheduling activity in Seattle and Vancouver with weather delays and partial cancellations influencing the day’s results and upcoming fixtures.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a game context with players or teams unnamed and unclear actions. no verifiable entities or events to anchor a proper headline or summary. Insufficient coherent content to create a factual card with named individuals or organizations.
In a soggy Alatyho card, Yers fire triumphed from barrier to wire in the feature event as rain washed out much of the slate. Results list several five and a half furlong heats with Roberta, Pickeniung, Gilbertose, and Lotta rend among winners. crowds faced slick conditions and numerous scratches.
A historical mutterings piece describes outfielders reading a batter’s swing to predict ball direction. It explains pull hitters favoring one field, chop hitters driving erratic shots, and the risks of choking the bat versus swinging freely. The discussion includes players like Davy Jones, Stan Crawford, and Welahahly as examples of hitting styles and fielding expectations.
New YorkApril 20 veteran promoter recalls fans turning hostile in world of baseball. Tim Keefe, once a public idol, faced abuse as umpire and player alike, with crowds hissing and mob action after controversial calls. The piece highlights public passion, pressures on officials, and lasting impact on careers.
A nostalgic wrap of early 20th century baseball notes citing the Detroit Tigers fading power figures including Ty Cobb, talks of shifting rosters, aging stars, and critiquing umpires amid season chatter. It covers managers, players like Clarke ODay and Moran, and the clash of strong personalities shaping the league’s race and media coverage.
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