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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1909
Page
14
Old Nick Minnie and Yolo headline a mud soaked day at Anaconda race course. Camera, owned by J F Moore, surged from near last to win the opening race by a neck over May Bride and Lillium as heavy rain and sloppy going reshaped results.
Standard form chart shows clubs standings as of today with Anaconda entries highlighting apprentice allowance.
A wild race night left Belle Brady unable to perform and Orelia favored by A Baldwin and friends winning. Gene Wood powered by Gomar Davis to a big win while Yellow Foot faltered. King of Yalo outpaced rivals as J Sinnott’s filly won. Bitter Sir caused heavy losses for W Sims stable.
In Missoula on August 23 Dellar pitched a neat shutout for Deer Lodge as they defeated the Missoula Giants 3 to 0. Deer Lodge headed for Bozeman to start a series of games tomorrow after arranging their schedule to leave the city.
Pittsburg at New York Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston Cincinnati at Brooklyn. Eight teams are scheduled in a slate of intercity games, outlining the day’s rivalries and venues across major urban centers.
Philadelphia plays Detroit while Boston meets Chicago and Washington contests Cleveland. New York travels to St. Louis in a slate of marquee pro basketball games with potential playoff implications.
American League notes Detroit swept Washington in a four game set scoring runs off all three starters plus relief. The win featured strong hitting and solid pitching as Detroit toppled Washington while Chicago beat New York 5 to 1 in a routine game with Chesbro Lanning and Sweeney behind the plate and Ovens catching.
Philadelphia won its fourth straight game by defeating Cleveland 12 to 6. Scoring details and team batteries listed, with Rhoades Sitton Berger Clarke Morgan Livingstone on the field for the respective sides.
Boston wins the game 3 to 2 in St Louis, completing a clean sweep of the series. Bailey and Stephens credited with pitching, Donahue and Cicotle noted in the batter lines as the figures for both sides.
National League action as Cincinnati finishes its season in New York with a 12 to 9 loss after a hard fought game. Both clubs used three pitchers as Gasper Campbell Dubec Roths Crandall Marquard Ames Meyers handled duties.
Handicapper Nathanson has issued a fine card for this afternoon as big crowds are expected to watch the races. Gloria and Lyte Knight appear again with Antioch in light and Native Son with a feather. Captain Hackett's Hannah Louise looms as a serious danger while his health is slow to recover. Various opinions on contenders reflect a lively betting scene as Joe Weber celebrates news of a son born yesterday. Minnie captures a long-priced win with Minnie and Minnie’s Daughter placing in the show.
In a telegram to Tim McCarey promoter, Jack Johnson agreed to fight the winner of the Barry Burns bout in Los Angeles tomorrow night. The date is to be set for August 31 or September 1.
Experts say crossing the Atlantic by airship is possible within a year after Europe's successful flight. The piece argues rapid advances will improve airships as a new transportation mode. It highlights health as vital, endorsing Hostetters Stomach Bitters to strengthen the stomach and related organs to prevent a range of ailments.
In St Paul St Paul 7 Minneapolis 0. In Kansas City Milwaukee 7 Kansas City 3. In Louisville Indianapolis 9 Louisville 2. In Toledo Toledo 6 Columbus 4.
In Philadelphia on August 23 Pittsburg beat Philadelphia 2 to 0 in a pitchers duel between Seifield Moore and Gibson. Batteries were Moore and Dooin for Philadelphia and Leifield for Pittsburg.
In Portland on August 23, the Tacoma team routed Portland 18 to 6 in a Northwestern League contest. Batteries featured French Butler and Dashwood, with Samuels Pinn, Altchen and Armbruster contributing steady hits and runs for Tacoma.
The Mee event featured a tight finish with Jack Rickaby once a top national player and Frank McCarthy as runners up. Gleason stood out with strong play, and after the games a chicken dinner was served at the home of Mr and Mrs Martin.
Louisville announces a 13 day fall racing period at Churchill Downs from September 25 to October to be run under Col. Matt J. Winn. Officials expect strong fields with western entries planning to move from Sheepshead to Louisville and eastern owners using the meet as a stopover on the trek to Mexico.
Six furlong selling wins go to Trady Adelaide with Alice Collins second and Tom Reed third in 1:15 3-5. Au cassin takes second for Pelham. Deneen third in 1:16 1-5. Prince of Castle wins mile race with Billy Myer second and Taskmaster third in 1:44 2-5. Port Mahone prevails in five furlongs purse with Velma C. second and Poppy third in 1:01 1-5. Swagger later wins four furlongs selling. Nappa second and Royal Stone third in 0:48 1-5.
Preparations completed for the fifth carnival in Bueble Colorado on September 22 to support the Western league team. The main event features a 10 round bout between Jim Flynn and Bill Pettus, a negro fighter, highlighting the evening.
Chicago August 23 The Western Golf association secretary Trigo Waller opened entries for the Olympia team trophy golf competition to be held at the Chicago Golf club on September 4. The event is open to all golf associations worldwide.
In Seattle on August 23 the score stood 4 to 1 as Seattle defeated Vancouver. Batteries-Hall and Shea led the effort with Erickson, Gilligan, and Sugden contributing solid plays in a decisive win.
In Wichita, Wichita beat Sioux City 8 to 4. In Topeka, Lincoln defeated Topeka 5 to 1. In Denver, Des Moines won over Denver 5 to 1.
In a Sunday handball tournament at Leary's court on East Summit street twelve top city players competed. Pat Gleason and E McLaughlin won the first prize of two silver medals as a team. The contests were fast and exciting with a notable match between Crowley and Murphy versus Sullivan and.
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