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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
1
Damp weather spoils schedules as spring sport season opens poorly in Butte. Baseball fades, grounds remain unfit, and crowds fall short. Northwestern league umpire hopes and reserve contracts in Spokane signal limited movement for next season.
The Spokane scene centers on non reserve contracts and a dispute involving Dar sey and Biexisd with Oakland claiming, plus two rich players and a left fielder. Old Do Schaffer seeks a return to God’s country, while Jack Burnett faces charges after punching a spectator in Tacoma. Burnett now plays in Richmond and paid fines, with a suspended action yet to be decided as he begins a new season in Spokane.
St Louis swept Boston 5 to 1 in Aug 24 action. Huggins endured hits but not at crucial times. Cincinnati and Brooklyn split a doubleheader with Cincinnati winning the first game. Ewing was troubled by hits in the fourth. Chicago beat Philadelphia to extend a four game streak, Bransfield ejected for dispute. Pittsburgh defeated New York 2 to 0 in the final appearance, Ginnity strong on mound with solid support.
In the American League stop, Boston battles St. Louis with key players Plicher Harris and Spencer among lineups. St. Louis pulls ahead late to secure a 7 run victory as Carrigan and Navris contribute, while Boston bats struggle in the final innings.
In a rugged Pacific Coast League game on August 4 Oakland defeated Portland with strong pitching and clutch hitting. Key players included Calhoun Donahue and Harkett for Oakland and Dashwood and Blankenship for Portland. Umpire Persinc worked the San Francisco clash on August 24, where Nagir starred for the home team.
Rain soaked events on a muddy track as KO Harness Racing conducted six heats including the 2:18 trot and 2:25 pacing. Lady Spokane led early in the trotting card, with Lady Jones winning the three heat race. Multiple favorites kept up betting with no sensational finishes, while Oveta and Sally Tunn showed notable efforts. Six furlongs and mile heats produced decisive victories for Gladys Bell, Jillette, and Hon doo among others, with Rex cross-town performances tying into the day’s rough weather and heavy conditions.
Results from The Meadows and Saratoga on August 24 detail multiple races with winners such as Couvent Bella Hart Arthur Frank Wittner and Royal Rope across six Meadows events and six Saratoga events. Teed notes include times like 1:65 for a one mile race and 1:08 3-5 for five and a half furlongs.
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