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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1912
Page
2
A large crowd is set for the big gold dollar hunt at Gregson Springs hosted by the sinners' union. A Standard representative will award 410 gold pieces to the person who correctly identifies the gold-dollar man using clues and tomorrow's Anaconda Standard.
In Butte two six footers Mike McDonald and J J Moran fought their way to a platform where pygmies sold photographs in the Barnum Bailey sideshow. They were challenged by the midgets after displaying intoxicated bravado and the scene drew the attention of Detectives Ambrose and Van Orden. Both men faced the judge after being found with beer bottles on their persons.
An elderly special officer James McGowan employed at the gardens near artesian wells was brutally assaulted on Main Street last evening by an unknown assailant who fled before police arrival. McGowan received injuries, was treated at the emergency hospital, and returned home able to walk.
A fragment compares Horstard acid phosphate favorably against Jemans or limes, claiming healthful, satisfying and refreshing qualities. The text reads as a brief, promotional note emphasizing taste and health aspects. No clear dates, people, or organizations are present in the readable fragment.
Oslo August date marks effective ban on selling or releasing a player by a minor league club within 20 days or during drafting. Clubs warned the 20 day limit after season end, and collusion with major league teams to move players before Sept 15 is barred. The commission will review each case on its merits and scrutinize deals for pre closing season approvals.
Northwestern League action in Portland sees Girot beat Tacoma 1 to 0 in a pitchers duel. Churchill, Tacoma's recruit, faced a bases loaded situation in the last inning but delivered a stellar showing after an early Portland onslaught. Portland batteries Churchill and Burch secure the win as Tacoma threatens but falls short.
Seattle defeated Spokane 2 to 1 as James earned consecutive wins for Seattle. Batteries were Cadreau Strand Xayes Kraft and Devogt with James and Whaling contributing on offense in a taut West Coast matchup. Vancouver saw Victoria capitalize on four errors and two walks in a late inning to secure a win?
A fragmented account notes Byram pitching well outside of an inning as batters Ba and Victoria, from Vancouver, and players Batty oCreery Meek and Sepulveda appear in a sparse rundown of a baseball game play by play.
A patchwork of early 20th century baseball notes recalls Ty Cobb debut dates with Detroit, the White Sox pace setters, and shifting manager roles. Stories cover Cobb’s first hits, Major League records, and managers Chance and Griffith, with comments from New York and Chicago papers on teams, players, and pennant races.
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