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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
10
Salt Lake faced a near shutout loss as Donohue was taken out of the game after an incident. The downed team fought hard but could not overcome the deficit against Butte.
In a Pacific Coast League recap, Butte trailed Salt Lake but failed to shut out the visitors. Flannery and Weed produced key runs for Butte in Tacoma, while New York split a doubleheader with Philadelphia as Mathewson and Taylor struggled on the mound. Details include late errors, wild pitches, and the attendance noted at 1,000 in Seattle.
Local coursing park schedules a premier stake Sunday featuring 24 top greyhounds led by Kalispell Young Border Dexter B Parton Grafton Confidence and Charming Thought. Judge G J Gil feather to preside with a 1 o'clock start and $40 first prize.
In Washington on August 7 Dunkle pitched poorly before relief, allowing New York to seize the game. Howell was hit often yet strong defense by the visitors kept the score low. Batteries Dunkle Orth Kittridge Howell Beville.
In the seventh inning with two outs Wallace fumbled allowing the bases to be loaded. Sudhoff walked the next batter forcing in Chicago's only run. Final indicated Rh. 40. Batteries Flaherty Pattee Sudhoff Kahoe.
Tacoma battles to a hard fought win as Stricklett starts the rally with two fourth inning runs. Way fields flawlessly, Carruthers umpire, final score 3 to 6 as Los Angeles struggles. Spokane game sees Dammann limit hits while Pleister helps Indians, costly errors widen the gap.
At Philadelphia on August 7 Boston defeated the local pitchers easily to win the last game of the series. The offenses featured Hughes Criger Plank McGeehan and Powers as Boston bats proved superior to Philadelphia's pitching in a decisive win.
In the Pacific Coast League reports from Portland and San Francisco dated August 7, scores show Sacramento at Portland and Los Angeles at San Francisco. Details are sparse due to OCR corruption, but team names and locations indicate league results and line scores of the day.
At Saratoga New York on August 7 the racing card produced six races. Highlander won the first six furlongs, with Dueiirst second and Gloriosa third in 1 20 2 5. Sur Mise captured the second race a mile and a furlong with Himself second.
In an Aug 7 National League contest St Louis failed to capitalize with men on base as McFarland struggled on the mound. Batteries were McFarland and O Neill for St Louis while Hoff and Petty worked for the visitors, Cincinnati.
Brooklyn won the first game of a double header at Boston in TM innings then lost the second. Boston tied the score in the ninth to force extra innings but Malarkey avoided trouble in the extended contest as locals collected several timely hits.
John Paxston a 11 year old boy was charged by J Pooney with petty larceny for taking five dollars. The charge alleges Paxston collected a Montana livery stable bill and kept the cash. The county attorney's office received the complaint. Cooney owner of the Montana livery stable on Montana street awaits full explanation before formal filing.
In the first race six furlongs Headly Cross won with Rabulla second and Mr. Timberlake third in 2 17 8 5. The six and a half furlongs second race saw McGee win with Wain a moinen second and Aneke third in 1 22 1 5. Postmaster Wright led the mile in the third, Fidney Love second Sioux Chief third in 1 44 2 5. Jolien Link won the steeplechase short course with Ceylon second and Mr Rose third in 3 39. Mai Wells captured the five furlongs with Liberty Bell second and Atlantic third in 1 08 2 5. Floyd k won the mile and 70 yards with Serge second and Mr Dingle third in 1 47 3 5.
St Louis reports from Delmar show Dominis taking first place in the mile with Goo running strong in a distant finish. Details remain incomplete due to partial OCR.
The second race at four and a half furlongs saw Haven Run take first with Foxy Grandpa second and Sweet Note third. In the third race over one mile Varna Fonso triumphed, Hook Sekoa was runner up, Never Such placed third. Mies Go Lightly won the fourth over six furlongs with Stand Pat second and Actine third. Nearest won the fifth over a mile and sixteen, Pirateer second and Beivine third. Ida Penzance led the sixth at one mile with atts second and Little Lois third.
The listing shows weights and entries across seven races. Notable horses include Balm of Gilead 105 and Safeguard 99 in the opening handicap, Telamon 114 and Brage 117 in the mile, and The Kentuckian 115 with Eva's Darling 100 in the fifth race. Weather clear track heavy with several steeplechase and selling races noted.
In the sixth race a crowded field featured horses such as Floral Queen Gold Ball Rostand Passbook Carbunele Lowley Locket Cottage Maid Trinity Bell Star and Garter St Sever Mosketo and others racing over a mile and a sixteenth with weights listed and prices noted for betting.
San Francisco August 7 Champion Jeffries boxed in public for the first time since starting training at Harbin Springs. He appeared at an entertainment event held for the benefit of a cripple and demonstrated his boxing skills.
Spectators judged James Corbett quicker on his feet and in splendid condition after three rounds with Fitzsimmons Joe Kennedy and his brother Jack. Biddy Bishop of Aurelio Herrera watched at Alameda as Corbett boxed Berger wrestled Kenny and declared Corbett in better condition and likely to regain his former title.
Col. R. G. Crawe ford, vice commodore of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club, arrives in New York aboard the Germanic to represent the club on Shamrock STIL during the America's Cup races.
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