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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
1
Local town buzzes over Longmont fastball clash expected to draw large crowds. Prep activities include practice on school grounds, pep rallies, and student parades with purple and white regalia.
The inaugural meeting of the Juarez racing club opened under favorable conditions with a large crowd. Notables including government officials Creel and Alberta Termang attended, along with Mayor Aweenos of Mt Vaso and family. The track was slow but expected improvements were planned.
A fragmented account discusses Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates legends, focusing on hopes for a 4th title, owner Murphy leadership, and team decisions. It mentions winding paths, key players like Jenning and Beckett, and the impact of changes on season prospects.
A fragmented account traces Bat Nelson’s rise from near poverty to wealth through boxing. It notes early bouts around 1903 1904 including wins over Art Simms and Jagle O Neill, loaned money for fights, and later offers involving large sums like 850 000 to fight Jeffries. The piece portrays Nelson’s persistence and financial maneuvers shaping his fame.
In a Yale banquet at the Sager club, former stars including Dr. Sharpe and M Schuh spoke against abolition of the game, praising its role in developing youth while lamenting the hundreds of injuries and deaths among players this year. They urged continued play despite dangers.
Frederick Daly of Yale has been elected captain of the 1910 Yale football eleven by unanimous vote. Daly is a member of the class of 1911 and has played halfback for Yale, leading the team and earning recognition this season.
Races report multiple results with worn OCR. Rezon won five furlongs in 1:08 2-5 with Beaverdam Lal and Tine among top placers. Gilbert Rose won five furlongs pace time 1:61 with Ocean Queen third. Fentand and Rett among others with Ocean Queen 8 to 1. Bubbling Whiter won one mile segment. Clnvney Paling second.
The text argues that abolishing war and establishing universal peace is impractical while nations simultaneously expand naval power. It notes the idea of a peace-seeking president appealing to Ceranay and England to halt armament races, yet points out ongoing increases in national navies as a counterpoint.
Wisconsin alumni express frustration over the Badgers football program, criticizing coaching plans and training quality after a heavy loss to Minnesota and a weak showing against Chicago. The piece notes alumni efforts in Milwaukee and Chicago to organize input, urging coaches to justify methods and seek improvements.
The article outlines Walter Camp proposed changes to football rules including downs, forward passing, penalties for piling on and rough play, removing guards to speed play, and penalties for rough handling. It notes regional committee reviews and potential adoption to influence high school and college games.
The Detroit base ball team concluded its Cuban tour with twelve games in Havana. The Americans won four and lost four against Havana and Almendares, and won the sole game played in Saizanga.
Los Angeles reports indicate a heated bidding war for the Jack Johnson vs James J. Jeffries heavyweight championship. Promoters Coffroth Gleason Rickard and others floated purses up to 110000 with shares of proceeds and moving-picture rights, while bids explored venue options in Utah California and Nevada.
A preliminary display saw Jeffries spar with a white opponent in a garden venue. Jeffries appeared fit though his nose trouble resurfaced, lasting five rounds with Sam Berger as his hardest effort since training began.
Dec 190? report from Salt Lake City notes the county attorney opposes a proposed action, stating authorities have blocked prior efforts for three years. The piece mentions Governor illness, local racing events at Pablo Beach, and results from an Anke track day with multiple races and winners like Rostrant and Sir Cleges.
A historic notice claims the firm as a leading medical company with long experience in male diseases. It asserts honesty, truthfulness, and patient confidence, offering non-promising cures and low prices, and pledges to provide substantial references to support its superior knowledge and practice.
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