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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
2
Wary about a Los Angeles bout between Kaufman and Perry shaping a possible Johnson title foe, press notes Kaufman’s growth under Delaney and a strong pennant outlook. Giants, Cubs, Pirates, Reds, and Yankees figures show reshuffled lineups, new signings, and contested race across both leagues.
New Haven reports Yale will begin winter football practice in January focusing on quarterbacks centers and some halfbacks. Captain Ted Coy believes several candidates lack game knowledge and will require both winter and spring drills in the gymnasium.
Chicago, Dew. 29. Billy Papke, the tilingis thunderbolt, discharged his manager T. E. Jones who brought him to the front. He now seeks Jones to handle his business again and may broadcast a statement of apology.
New York December 29 Harry Lumley may manage the Brooklyn Dodgers next season as President Micbets seeks a daily active leader. Lumley is considered certain to be the choice, and Donovan’s successor is described as more than a bench ornament. Ebbets will not act on a Washington Parkers manager until after January until any engagement is confirmed.
Hal Chase desires reinstatement with the Highlanders after leaving the team and has informed Frank Jarr ell he wants to return. He aims to be reinstated by the National Commission at the January 4 meeting and expects a fine as punishment.
Worcester reports William Branstfield known as Kitty of Worcester and with the Philadelphia Nationals rejects joining Hans Wagner in a circus venture. Wagner says he is quitting baseball for good, citing taunts and the better financial offer from a ground floor money venture.
Dwight T. Griswold, who stroked Yale varsity eight at New London last June, died today in San Francisco. His home was in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Jack Johnson declares readiness to defend his heavyweight title under fair conditions against any challenger. He disparages Burns as a easy victim, claiming superior strength and confidence from the moment he left his dressing room to the post-fight victory stance.
Galveston Texas Dee 29 Mrs Tinney Johnson widow of Jack Johnson spoke of shaping a fighter. She recalled Jack a slim teen who fought schoolyard battles until a 14 year old offered a challenge, after which he stopped losing. Johnson later bought a home for his mother in Galveston and invested earnings in property.
Harlem boxer Tommy Murphy and Prankie Madden signed articles for a W-round bout at 133 pounds to be weighed at 6 PM at the National Athletic Club on New Year’s night. Madden resisted an earlier 3 PM weigh-in. Murphy, who beat Charley Griffin in Boston, claims better condition. Madden trains under Harry Tuthill as lightweights gain interest from 5,000 club members.
Grand Rapids Mich July 16 Stanley Ketchel, middleweight champion, said his manager Joe OConnor will issue an immediate challenge to Johnson for the heavyweight title. Ketchel noted a shift from drawing colors lines and said Burns was expected in San Francisco on July 4, altering his plans.
Chicago December 9 President Charles Comiskey stated he could not tell if manager Fielder Jones' claim he would not manage the White Sox next season was a bluff or sincere. He added the club would win the pennant regardless, with Jones or without.
Chicago December 29 Johnny Thompson the Sycamore Cyclone offers to fight Joe Gans to demonstrate he deserves a shot at the crown. He would take 60 percent of the purse for the winner and is willing to wait for next year if needed. Thompson aims to force negotiations by going after Gans after failing to meet Packy McFarland Freddie Welch and other Nelson trial horses.
Princeton, December 29. The selection of Princeton's head football coach rests with Captain Siegling who will announce after the holiday recess. Likely three or four coaches will be chosen. Eddie Dillon and Lib Bott probably on the campaign committee. Bin Roper to be among coaches but not in charge.
Abe Attel defeated Riz Mackay by knockout in the eighth round to retain the featherweight championship before the West Side Athletic Club in New Orleans tonight.
The 1908 season lists champions in multiple sports by college teams. Football is headed by Pennsylvania with other titles including Harvard in Baseball, Princeton in Baseball, Cornell in Lacrosse, Yale in Hockey, and Pennsylvan ia or Harvard cited in several events.
Oakland December 29 feature race at seven furlongs saw Sempronium rally from behind to beat Ocean Queen and Tom Reid. Kirschbaum struck Bonhomme for crowding prompting a $50 fine. Other races list Captain Johnson Woolen Vicar J. R. Laughrey Racanteur and Nebulosis with winning times shown.
First race for two year olds at five furlongs results Howard Pearson won Mr Bishop second Allen Lee third with time 1 00 3. Harcourt and Varieties placed in other races. Sixth race listed Queen s Rove won with 196 3 5 time.
New York reports Tom O Rourke calling Ivan Padoubney a Frenchman in Paris the greatest wrestler. Hackenschmidt weak on heart while Gotch presses to rematch. Gotch in England seeks Mahmout, with talks of a $10 000 purse or a Garden bout in Chicago.
Chicago news reports Ed Walsh demands 6500 dollars per year to remain with the White Sox as Fielder Jones misses lineup and players discuss raises. The team faces fines for exhibition games with Logan Square outlaws, and a firm stance could force Comiskey to rebuild the club if the laws are upheld.
In Baltimore on December 29 Joe Gans, amid admirers, praised Jack Johnson’s victory declaring Johnson will hold the heavyweight title for a long time. He praised Johnson’s cleverness, size, and speed, calling him the best colored fighter of his class and affirming the fight was on the level with the best man winning.
Martin Delaney resigns as athletic director at St Louis university and Kansas City Athletic Club to take the athletic director post at the Chicago Athletic Association. Known as a strong track coach and gymnasium man, he is expected to be popular in Chicago.
In Los Angeles a prime 45 round heavyweight bout between Al Kaufman and Jim Barry looms as a potential record crowd draw at the Jeffries Athletic Club in Vernon. Both fighters expect a grueling battle with Kaufman slightly larger at about 200 pounds and Barry around 195. A win could set up a title shot against Jack Johnson after preliminary bouts and a possible appearance by Jeffries. Barry declares readiness to fight Johnson if he survives Kaufman, while Kaufman’s camp dismisses ankle injury rumors as unfounded.
Edwin Stannard former Princeton star and All-American tackle joins St Louis for the charity game at the Coliseum on New Year’s afternoon. He practiced with the local eleven and plans to start hard work Monday. He previously starred for Smith Academy and attracted Yale Harvard and Princeton attention.
Two Butte Hockey association teams will clash at the Holland rink this evening. Teams to be chosen by Dr. Maiette and Fisher. The association accepts challenges from Missoula Great Falls or Helena at any time or place.
Chicago fans plan a grand reception for heavyweight champion Jack Johnson on his return from Australia. Afro-American leaders and sporting figures in the city form a committee to arrange the celebration and show pride in his victory.
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