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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1910
Page
1
Freddie Welch defeated Jen Driscoll in the tenth round to win the featherweight title in London. The bout drew several thousand spectators and netted Driscoll a disputed purse while Welch earned a larger share. The end came when Driscoll headbutted Welch, prompting a disqualification and chaotic scenes as officials separated the fighters.
Philadelphia December 2 Coroner Tord discharged John Hulme a young pugilist exonerating him from blame in the death of John Ein Hoff known as Hid Gardner after Ein Hoff died from a fractured skull following a bout at Nonparss Athletic club Friday night Kalman known as Johnny Kain struck Ein Hoff with a straight arcing blow in the fifth round Ein Hoff fell struck his head and died the next day after hospital treatment
Juarez track at Gazas Park reported after a morning rain with Lemond winning the six furlongs at 4 to 1 after a fierce drive. In the five furlongs race Cat led early before Soon and the rest followed. Kopek captured the six furlongs with Joe Woods second and J M Bobert third. In the seven furlongs for 3 year olds and up Bob Lynch won at 5 to 1, Colvist placed second with Workbox third. Fourth race noted Lomond at furlongs.
Fragmented OCR notes list odds and outcomes for multiple races with names like Dr Smoot Sigurd Sain and Light Wool. Mentions time splits such as 1 12 8 5 and 1 01. Entries include Brank Mul Inna Dimalpra and wagers 4 to 6 1 to 1 12 to 4. The text is garbled and partially unreadable.
Oakland dispatch reports jockey Shilling suspended by Emeryville stewards after refusing to honor engagements amid criticism of rides on Glohester Krum and Jim Gaffney. Race results include Raleigh P. D. winning the Sotauma cup. Pensacola and nearby races list multiple winners such as Haymarket, Lary Chilton, and Profile with times and payoffs.
Jacksonville Dec 2 summaries list six furlong Fort Worth Stat winning race one at 1 01 3 5 with Monte Fox second Oakley. Isabel takes race two at five and a half furlongs Limpet 7 to 1 second Definite 10 to 1. Cal Jey Slave wins mile 40 yards Mapleton second Seponis Ed Keck third. Fourth race six furlongs Jack Parker 1 to 4 defeats Danger Mar. Fifth Tda 1 7 to 1 Ted 2 to 1 Can field 6 to 6. Sixth race mile and a sixteenth Arcie 2 to 1 wins over Top 3 to 5 Plashing 10 to 1.
In Schenectady Sam Langford Bob Armstrong and Porky Flynn were discharged with Rev George Lunn's consent after warrants led to a raid on the American Athletic club. Promoter Jake Carey faces $500 bond for Dec 2 trial. In Mobile George Butrolff, ex Mobie pitcher, was traded to George Tu ed, manager of the Great Falls team in the Union league.
Sapulpa and Tulsa report Marvin Hart, former heavyweight champion, loses to Carl Morris of Sapulpa in the third round. Morris dominates from the start, Hart groggy after rounds, sponge thrown as Hart struggles to rise. Weights noted 212 and 23 for Morris, crowd details and multiple race listings follow with weather described as cloudy and track good.
Ad Wolgast, defending lightweight champion, laid out terms to Owen Moran including a 40 round minimum, 133 pounds ringside weight, a $5,000 purse, and a $12,500 or more guarantee. He insisted the championship not risked against a lighter opponent and said venue location did not matter. Moran had previously moved the date to February with a $12,500 guarantee. In another bout, Jake Daraga defeated Tommy McFurlan after 33 rounds in St Joseph, his first fight since Wolgast last faced Wolgast last September, which left Wolgast with an arm injury.
New York reports John Daly of Chicago defeated Albert de Oro of Cuba in the opening block of a 180-point world match, with Daly leading early. In Ithaca, William J Moule of Indianapolis was elected captain of Cornell’s 1911 football team, after being chosen for the All American squad.
In a brisk 12 round bout at Ittaburg, Igo Welly of Cudge defeated Trante Tava after a fast start and a whirlwind finish, earning a decision. The bout featured rapid exchanges and strong early tactics from Welly.
A vehicle toppled into a canal near the Cliatherne Avenue bridge in darkness. One man died, a woman was drowsed, others injured. A baby involved, car occupants rescued by responders, with authorities reporting the incident occurred just after midnight at the canal edge. Local shops on North Main advertise generic low prices.
National Capital Affairs in Brief notes the Senate passed the omnibus bill carrying over 2.9 million despite Kansas Senator Bristow's six day opposition. The body also confirmed Marlin A Knapp to the Interstate Commerce Commission and handled executive, legislative and judicial appropriations totaling 35.2 million. Labor, Panama Canal issues, executions, and tariff questions are touched, with remarks on boilermaker resignations and Philippine administration. Representative Macon of Arkansas and committee actions on militia reorganization are mentioned, along with a move on Panama exposition site selection.
In New York on December 8 the Gallagher trial for shooting William Edwards street cleaning commissioner during an attack on Mayor Gaynor was postponed to January 3. Justice Swayzen ordered a preliminary examination into Gallagher’s sanity as part of the proceedings.
John D Rockefeller outlines a long term gift to the university, aimed at funding added buildings equipment and endowment for applied science including medicine. He speaks of trustees, public ownership, and hopes others will add to the endowment for ongoing development and education.
Denver dispatch reports searchers with oxygen helmets probe Weydan mine underground, extending exploration beyond prior limits. They advance toward extreme sections but progress hampered by need for bracing work, amid dangerous conditions and scattered references to local monuments and colonial names.
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