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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1905
Page
8
The resort boasts unmatched curative waters and exemplary meals. It claims to be the largest, most convenient and comfortable in the state, with baths adjoining rooms and competent masseurs on staff. Circulation is requested.
The Hanlon Fitzgerald fight set for Los Angeles near Pacific Athletic Club on Aug 29 is postponed a week due to Hanlon’s blisters. Runkle joins Seattle. Drennan resigns from Bellingham over marital trouble. National league batting averages show Cy Seymour leading with .372, Wagner second, and Bresnahan third. multiple players exceed .300.
The Chicago Fly Casting club held a keen contest with high scores and a world record in distance and accuracy set by H G Hascall of Chicago. Young E J Mills of New York excelled in long casting with 120 feet two inches, while Reuben Leonard, veteran rod maker of New York, won a special salmon casting event with expert rod handling. Prize results list top finishers in long-distance, distance and accuracy, accuracy and delicacy, and other categories across Chicago and New York entrants.
Star pitcher Robert Keefe of the Tacomas has been sold to the New York American. The transfer marks a major shift in early league rosters as the East gains a strong arm in exchange for western talent.
Keefe joins the Tacoma club after a $2,500 advance offer from Chicago Nationals. He will stay with Tecoma until November and his strong pitching record at Santa Clara College last year sparked attention from several magnates.
In Chicago on August 22 Philadelphia won 4 0 the opening game before Chicago edged Philadelphia 5 4 in 13 innings. Batteries Patterson and Sullivan faced Wad Dell and Schreck. In Detroit the first forfeited game of the year occurred as Washington benefited from an umpire call and the teams refused to continue play.
The St. Louis at New York game was postponed due to wet grounds while the Cleveland at Boston game was called off for the same reason.
National League game in New York saw Pittsburg defeat the local club as Lyneh matched Gibson and Bresnahan in a tight pitching duel. Batteries were Lyneh and Gibson for New York, Taylor Ames and Bresnahan for Pittsburg. umpire Johnstone.
Boston reports Taylor drove in the only run with a three base hit while Willis pitched strongly for St Louis. Final score reflects a tight game with notable defense and key battery pairings of Taylor and Grady against Willis and Moran.
Philadelphia pitchers blanked Cheech in two innings and touched Walker in the third as Duggleby struggled. Secre lines show a rough line with five runs, four hits, and five errors. Umpire was Emelie.
In Portland on August 22, Los Angeles won again from Portland with both pitchers hit hard. Van Buren made a sensational one-handed catch as the Dodgers held the Pilots to nine runs. Oakland report notes no game due to no players arriving.
James A. Murray, now in Monterey, California, denies any conspiracy with G. A. Kornberg in acquiring the Streicher estate in Butte. He testifies the transaction was straight and that Kornberg handled funds, with Murray paying $8,000 for property valued far higher by the Streicher heirs. He maintains he learned of possible contest only from Freudenstein.
John Mehelich faced petty larceny charges for stealing a block and tackle from Montana Ore Purchasing Co. The jury split three to three after evidence showed the item in his possession while his main defense witness was jailed on related charges. The trial closed with no conviction.
Eddie Hanlon was beaten by a gang of boys in the alley behind the News office while waiting for his brother. Detectives nabbed Frank Cronin and Ed Driscoll. a warrant is out for Eddie Reardon. Police vow to end the newsboy gang activity.
The Montana Zinc Company at Walkerville halted production due to severe water scarcity. It relies on water from Moulton, which sources north of Walkerville have failed to meet demand. Walkerville city officials were told to curb street sprinkling as the company reserves water for domestic use and firefighting. a major fire could overwhelm the limited supply.
The excursion prices via Oregon Short Line apply August 30 31 and September 1 6 13 14 15 27 28 29. San Francisco 51.50 return Los Angeles 56.90 return. An extra Pullman sleeper added to Portland train. Reservations early. tickets valid three months not later than November 30 with stopovers both directions. Reserve berths at Short Line city ticket office 105 North Main Butte Montana.
At Saratoga on August 22 six races were run. Roseben won the six furlongs first race with Marjoram second and Right and True third in 1 13. Newtown Hay led the mile second race with Foncasta second and Lord Badge third in 1 40. Snow won the five furlongs third race with Arklita second and Sly Ben third in 1 07 3 5. Dandelion won the Saranac handicap mile and an eighth with Merry Lark second and Bedouin third in 1 55 4 5. Dodina captured the five and a half furlongs fifth race with Annita Lady second and Meddling third in 1 08. Eugenia Burch won the mile handicap sixth with Adriatica second and Bragg third in 1 40. The Best Dr McHenry flavoring extracts advertise at the end.
In federal court Swetland files a demurrer to the Heinze suit alleging the reformed bill omits necessary parties. He names John T. Baldwin Emma Baldwin Dennis Farrell David N. Upton Patrick A. Larsey and Howard Zenon as indispensable to determine the contract and relief sought regarding the Dayton mine.
The Multnomah Mail association in Portland Oregon announced the city racing season is off due to court bans on betting at the track. The decision follows a court ruling that prohibits wagering at racing venues.
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