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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
2
Nannie McDee loses chances after a late call, Engraver takes the feature as Princess Janice nearly joins in a photo finish. Jockeys Rosen and McIntyre are suspended, amid a volatile program with close outcomes and heavy crowd reaction.
A promotional note touts S. S. S as a blood health unifier that rapidly improves skin health by stimulating skin vessels to draw nutrients from blood. It claims quick drying of eruptions and formation of healthy tissue, urging readers to buy S. S. S from drug stores and to request Swift Specific Co.’s illustrated book of skin diseases.
Manager Gemmell says Deer Lodge track near readiness for the meeting opening Saturday Aug 30. Grand stand to be finished in four to five days by 25 carpenters. half mile course shaping into a fine track. Railroads offer fast convenient service from Butte. grounds near two stations allow same start time as Anaconda. Two favorites won yesterday Gomal in fifth Evelina in seventh. Milton Robbe second in first race. Engraver edged Nannie McDee in fourth. Heath’s bid strong in last race. Jack Ellis broke down in sixth before the far turn.
Chicago report says Ed Walsh of the White Sox left for Youngstown Ohio to decide if his pitching days are over He suspects a strained ligament in his throwing arm and plans to consult a specialist If he cannot pitch he intends to switch to the outfield where he has long been a hard hitter
Stovall announced Charles Flannigan was given 10 days to sign with a new club or become a free agent. The second baseman was acquired from San Diego in the Southern California league.
Louisville Columbus postponed rein as Milwaukee defeats Minneapolis 3 to 1, Toledo 7 to 2, and Indianapolis 2 to 0. No other games scheduled.
Lincoln 3 St Joseph 2 Topeka 2 Sioux City 5 Denver 9 Omaha 3 Wichita 6 Des Moines 14.
A detailed card for the first race lists 2 year olds. early leader Ada Anne and Princess Janice show progress, while Robbe’s Jace and Janice contend early. Winner is Hartford Determination trained by A Lampard with post time near 2:45. Multiple scratches noted.
Detroit defeated Philadelphia 5 to 4 as Moriarty delivered a sharp single to right with one out in the ninth, allowing Gainor to score from second for the deciding run. Dubue held firm after a rough early stretch, and Plank was untroubled by Detroit’s late rally.
Ritchie presented with no opponent after Leach Cross or Joe Rivers fights fall through. Foley wires that Cross likely to face Ritchie if signed for Labor Day in New York, with Cross as top option amid Rivers illness and Wolgast winner’s ankle injury. Murphy ruled out. Ritchie open to northern promoters’ choice.
Chicago defeated Boston 1 to 0 in the first game of the farewell series. A daring second inning double steal by Collins and Chase decided the contest as Chase opened with a double and was sacrificed to third then Collins singled. Chase held third during the steal. Only one runner reached third for Boston. This marked Bill Carrigan’s first appearance as manager following Jake Stahl. Batteries Leonard and Carrigan for Chicago, Russell and Schalk for Boston.
Cleveland hosts Washington in the first game of a two game set. The visitors broke a late losing streak with a ten inning rally, winning 6 to 3. Boehling started strong and snapped his skid by earning the win behind steady support from Henry, Blanding, Cullop, James and O Nell.
Los Angeles reports that Sam Wallace, Cross's manager, telegraphed Vancouver promoters offering a $7500 price to release Cross for the Labor Day bout with Willie Ritchie. Meanwhile Tom Jones, via long distance call with Ad Wolgast, learned the Wilder cat would not alter his date to fight Joe Sevedo in Oakland. Wolgast said the Oakland bout would serve as training for his Admission Day match with Dirdee.
New York took an early lead off Mitchell in the first and fifth innings and held on to defeat St Louis 4 to 2 in the farewell series. St Louis could not generate rallies until the last inning when Pratt hit a two out homer after Williams reached on a hit. Mitchell returned for his first game since a dispute with an umpire, with President Johnson lifting his suspension. Batteries Ford and Sweeney for New York, Mitchell and Alexander for St Louis.
Freddie Welsh injury cancels the Sept. 1 world lightweight championship fight with Willie Ritchie in Vancouver. Promoters say the $15,000 guaranty to Ritchie and 50 percent of receipts remain in place. Welsh was attacked by a drunken logger a week earlier, injuring his ankle and stomach after a street altercation.
A busy program lists six races with maiden colts and geldings in race one, including horses like Marta Mac and Dad Stearnes. The card runs through seven races featuring purses, allowances, and handicaps, with entries such as Clara W, Yvonne, and Lord Clinton.
Spokane report lists players Girot McGinnity Kurfiss Harris Crisp Peters Hannah in a batteries lineup with unclear scoring. Seattle report cites Hall Kennick Grindell Fullerton and Wally in a different battery as of August 18 with garbled score text.
Newport August 18 Maurice E McLoughlin the present title holder led a strong California contingent as contenders advanced in the 33rd annual championship singles tournament. The eastern division also posted wins while two of three foreign entrants were eliminated and Baron von Lorsner won a straight heat over Louis Hobbs.
Regulators say the craft is a power boat and must meet boat laws and safety gear. Aero Club of America insists it is an aeroplane needing aviation licensing. The American Power Boat Association admits it is stumped by the conflicting rulings and definitions.
Harbor officials wrestle with a paradox as hydro aeroplanes gain popularity and raise questions about classification. Government service personnel struggle to define what constitutes a boat, creating a murky legal and regulatory situation for harbors and watercraft.
The New York Medical Record questions why laws curb food adulteration while air pollution remains unchecked. It cites court rulings and medical authorities detailing how smoke in cities harms mental and physical health, increases catarrhal diseases and tuberculosis, and suggests vacations to mountains or shores clear heads and lungs. It argues that urban smokiness lowers community efficiency and that disease costs exceed industrial gains from unrestrained smoke output.
San Francisco report says Ralph Rose world champion shot putter has a badly swollen right arm after spraining it on a stairway last Friday. His physician notes the swelling must subside before the full extent of the injury can be determined.
The New York Giants swept a doubleheader from the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 to 3 and 6 to 1 in New York on Aug. 18. Demaree and Camnitz pitched well but Camnitz suffered from poor catching as the Pirates were unable to slow the Giants who stole bases freely. Burns had four hits and scored five runs across the two games while Robinson and Cooper struggled for Pittsburgh.
Brooklyn defeated St Louis in both games of a doubleheader. Allen allowed four hits in the first game while Rucker held the Cards to six in the second. Doak and Harmon paced Brooklyn with strong hitting and bases running as Collins debuted in center, muffing a fly but contributing on the bases. Seven double plays highlighted the two games.
Chicago surged in the ninth inning with nine straight hits to score six runs and defeat Philadelphia 10 to 4. Archer hit a homer as Alexander’s eight-game win streak ended after three innings. Bridwell was ejected for tossing dirt toward umpire O Day.
Boston led Cincinnati 4 to 1 when heavy rain and an electrical storm cut the first game of a doubleheader in the sixth inning. The second game was postponed to tomorrow. Lightning struck the grandstand, slight shocks felt by press-room workers, no injuries reported. Batteries Ames and Clark, Perdue and Rariden.
The Brooklyn National League club released pitcher Cliff Curtis to Newark of the International League. It announced that pitcher Pfeffer, purchased from Grand Rapids, would join the club tomorrow. Elmer Brown, bought from Montgomery, and shortstop Move from Troy, arrive September 10.
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