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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1903
Page
8
Butte Lodge No 22 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays monthly at o'clock at the Masonic Temple W Park.
In Salt Lake on August 11 Wiggs matched Roach’s effort with tight pitching and scant offense from Butte. Spokane’s Puttmann won a 1 1 innings duel, homering to aid his cause. Tacoma beat San Francisco in a tight infield game as St Vrain and Pfeister contributed key hits.
Dennis McCarthy pitched well until the last innings before being released after Seattle contest. Battery noted as McCarthy Hurley against Stricklett Hildebrand in a chaotic finish with an unclear scoreline and lineup details.
National League report from New York August 11 notes Garvin strong on the mound and a near perfect fielding game by both sides. Batteries listed as Garvin and Ritter for New York with Metilanity and Warner catching.
In Boston on August 1 Washington defeated the home team despite Waddell’s wild start and limited effectiveness. Philadelphia then faced the visiting squad with Hughes and Rigsby on the mounds while Waddell and Shreck pitched in a later game. New York also won the sixth and final game, delivering a poor display saved by New York’s batting and clutch moments.
In a dated Pacific Coast League note from San Francisco San Mateo on August 11 Beattie from Portland is mentioned alongside Beattie. The fragment references players and teams without complete context or clear outcomes.
Philadelphia reports the postponement of three National League games against Cincinnati scheduled for Aug 12 13 and 14 due to a deadly accident at the league park. Dozens injured and nine killed.
In Southampton Aug. 11 results show RA F Doherty defaulting to Torrence and H L Doherty winning by Ollie Campbell's default. Morning singles saw Larned, Hunting, Po Larned, Allen, Mahan, Watson junior, Sard, Post, and Leonard prevail or advance with several default or unfinished matches. Separately, baseball league presidents met in New York to discuss a national agreement and approved expanding the nine-member committee, with next talks set for Aug. 25 in Saratoga.
Vancouver to Toronto report says the American boat Trandequoit defeated Strathcona by more than four minutes in the Canada’s Cup race. The course measured 21 miles on a rectangular circuit.
No aldermen were present at a special meeting in Butte due to a lack of a majority, so ordinance No. 451 could not be passed. A revised tax plan was ready for the next session, with Bill No. 177 MH introduced by TLBL Brephens to amend the tax collection provision.
In Butte the Montana State Association of Elk Lodges meeting prompted Northern Pacific to set a round trip fare of one and one third for travel from all Montana points to Butte. Tickets go on sale August 12 and 13 with a final return limit of August 16. W. H. Merriman, G. A.
San Francisco reports James J. Corbett was pronounced in perfect health by Dr. Clarence F. Tillman of the Yosemite Athletic club after examination. Corbett trains with improved speed and strength, avoiding nervous strain, while Jeffries travels from Harbin Springs to Oakland to join the Reliance club, with Billy Delaney optimistic about Corbett's chances.
Saratoga N Y August 11 Ada May wins the six furlong handicap first race with Yardarm second and Futurita third. Jim Kelly prevails in the five and a half furlongs second race. Birch Broom captures the turf one and one sixteenths, with Flara and Never More third listed. Gимcrack wins Delaware one mile, and The Buck takes the five and one half furlongs with Red Man second and Excentral third. Tam o Shanter wins the sixth race, Albany pair second and Pasa Book third. Time notes included for each event.
Chicago results list six races with winners and placings for each event. Harlem meets feature ONeill, Miss Man rere Owen, Resele McCarthys and Colonial Girl among winners with times ranging from 1:14 to 2:08. Delmar summary lists six races led by Bufalla Fugurtha Cup and Gown, with times from 1:15 to 1:44.
Daily race card lists weights and entries for six races. Maidens run five and a half furlongs with Testinony at 110 and Gold Spot 110. other entries include Reb Rew, Monachord, Naugh ty Pade, Resentment, Hippo crates, and more. Handicap race features Self Protection at 170 and Howdy 163. partial field includes Tan kard 106 and Derecuehtsman 147 among others. Third race covers a mile selling with Anklet, Jettia Bainter, Sorel ler, John Barleycorn, Embarrassment, Dark Manet, Star and starter, plus Duelist and Bob Hilliard. Fourth race Hate stakes five and a half furlongs with Hap id Water 117 and Conqueror 125 among others. Fifth race wile and sixteenth lists Heap Rostand 112, Geld Ball 102, Lord Badge 95, Palcon Bridge 95. Sixth race three-quarters selling includes Glories 104 Anklet 94 Cottage Maid 109 Caledon ite 104 Lady Radnoor 108 Irene Lindsay 108 Ella Snyder 89 Blue Banner 94.
The race lists Give AM as leading horse with Limelight, Hammon, Charlie Grainger, Jamies J Corbett, Alum Water, Sea Pirate, Jack Doyle among the field. Final placements not stated but scores range from 111 to 100.
The article lists race results and entries across six races including horses such as Bil Nolin Floral King and Senator Matts with various weights and distances, followed by a public notice: all Silver Bow lodge No. 240 members must report at the Broadway theater Thursday morning Aug 13 at 9 20 to join a parade. Elks in Salt Lake uniforms must wear them and carry canes. committee offers hats at Finlen hotel after 6 pm Wednesday for 10 cents.
Attorney General Knox met with President in New York for under an hour and discussed possible appointments in the justice department. He noted plans to review the Littauer-Lyon glove case but had no firm action. Charles P. McClelland of Westchester was offered a seat on the board of general appraisers with a $7,000 annual salary, to take effect Oct. 1 if he accepts. Bishop O Gorman visited the president later.
Judge McClernan denied habeas corpus and quashal motions in Deer Lodge County cases. William McCabe charged with extortion in Anaconda, held over on $1,600 bond. Joseph Lodge of Deer Lodge accused of burglary, bond set, later reduced, both ordered into custody.
Special trains on August 14 will depart Butte at dawn and midmorning via the Northern Pacific to Helena, via Garrison, for the Woodmen of the World picnic. Round trip fares are two dollars. children 5 to 12 pay one dollar. Returning trains leave Helena at 7 p.m. and later. organizers urge hotels to list available rooms for the Elk lodge state meeting.
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