21 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
1
San Francisco December reports on Tinker to stay with the Cubs and the Reds trade clash. Murphy blocks a move, Chance and Murphy clash over leadership, O'Day eyed as Reds manager, and Western coast prospects for Overall and Brown loom.
A historic ad urges readers to take 8.5.8 medicine to remove uric acid, claiming it cures rheumatism by cleansing the blood. It warns indigestion and weather aggravation, and promises a book on rheumatism and erection advice free with purchase from The Swift Specific Co. Attorney General, Go.
Chicago December 20 magnates plan schedules for next season as Johnson says two leagues will form committees in New York between Christmas and New Year. James Callahan named to committee. Thomas Connolly expected. Juarez feature races report varied results with multiple winners and time records.
In Columbia rough conditions hit racing card as cold wind and sleet slowed early events. Loyal bid 3 to 1 won five furlongs with Bonnie Bi 12 to 1 second. Tackle took third. Time 1 10 4-3. Second race saw Unelkr diminy Gray 5 to 6 win Sab Blend £10, Lmayabe i third. Third race had Carona Queen Bee 5 to 2 win Panchetto second. Officials halted due to rider safety. Time 1 78. Fourth race results unclear from text. Mentions wartime era style betting and note of famous riders.
Butte curlers defeated Anaconda 18 to 8 in the Byrne Cup match at the Holland rink. Conant MacMillan’s rink led 18 to 8 over Anaconda, while Methregot’s team beat Mathewson 15 to 11 and Charles rink won 18 to 6 over Dunn. Spectators enjoyed warm drinks as local clubs showcased strong play and team depth.
Union association magnate John d. McCloskey arrives in Ogden after attempting to sort baseball affairs in Butte and Boise. He expects Boise and Butte to be in the circuit when mapped early spring, with Pocatello likely added to form an eight club league. He mentions Cody’s proxy, insists on proper conduct, and vows to see him back in the Union Association if he behaves. In Cincinnati, Jake Stahl is reinstated by the National Commission without a fine for failing to report to Boston. Farry Smith, who left to see his wife, is also restored without a fine.
A fragmented OCR item claims a retired champion involved with a “golulion” and “factrlalty” in France to prove a toolant. Engineers reportedly figure one week to Toolamt with a cat yielding 6,0dehorse power and another 60,000.
Promoters announce an eight round welterweight clash between Mooney of Missoula and Willie Sullivan at McCarthy's Arena as a top attraction. Henderson versus Sophin headlines the undercard with four rounds each, while Jack Woods faces Freeman in a separate four round bout. Showtime 9:30 PM, local crowd expected.
The page lists entrants across multiple races at Juande. Notable horses include Tri te Eddleman Bolin and Virginia Lindsay among others. Card shows two year old sprint and five furlong handicap events with various owners and riders.
Seattle December 20 two prospective bidders for the property and assets of the bankrupt Western Steel corporation attended a creditors meeting. A telegram from N W Jordan former president of the Trust Company of Boston said James A Moore now in New York seeking reorganization. A committee led by Richard A Ronhger was named to negotiate with bidders and eastern stockholders. another meeting is planned for February 20 with a special session to follow.
A garbled dispatch reports that the governor granted reprieves to four convicted murderers, with notes noting dates in December and February. The text is unreadable in parts, but implies a clemency decision affecting multiple condemned individuals and mentions their alleged crimes and locations.
Washington dispatch reports a derailment near Stanvierd with injuries and a plan to close a railroad line affecting 1000 workers. Local authorities and emergency crews respond as the incident unfolds and workers await updates.
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