10 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1907
Page
1
Fragmented remarks reveal boxing promoter Mike Riley discussing gambling ties and matchups in Tonopah, with names like Gans Nelson Ortiz and O’Brien floated as possible bouts. He recalls past purses, bets, and plans for future fights amid a chaotic gambling scene.
New Haven Feb. 9 The Carnegie gift has energized Yale athletic officers and alumni to push for a new baseball field and a boathouse. Walter Camp’s secret athletic fund of 100000 is seen as a potential source, but faculty fears say the fund is too small for three new buildings and may be redirected to other ends. The planned boathouse construction exceeds 50000, prompting further debate and urgency among faculty and students.
Billings high school girls defeated Bozeman high school by a close score in a fast paced game noted for strong shooting. The Billings lineup included Prankle Holiday Minda Mawrlo May Johnston Illian Kirby Essie Burton with substitutes Rurnie Redding and Cussle Shyer. Bozeman's starters were Illa Moxley Slava Panners Nella Whiters Eden Kemiman Clara Story Reida Dawes. Officials were Welles of Bozeman and Gila of Bozeman.
Dr Oscar Rupert president of the Hamburg Bow Lus clu and North African Regatta association secretary has held several meetings with American rowing authorities to strengthen ties. He hopes for alternating meetings and said German rowers seek connections with American crews to compete at the German national regatta this year.
Merrill K Watson of Brooklyn defeated A D Daniels of Denver by 5 up and 4 to play to win the third annual golf championship at the Coronado course in San Diego California yesterday.
Chicago, Feb. Professional billiardists oppose one night matches for the world championship. They argue the format is unfair and may force rule changes. Schafer seeks at least three consecutive nights with 69 points per night, and a Chicago venue decision.
San Francisco February 5 devotees of coursing lament the loss of the Union Coursing Park once a premier field for high class greyhounds. The park is to be cut up into bidding lots and soon may vanish as a racing venue.
An incomplete, garbled item references a park once troubled by misrules or mismanagement. It mentions San Mateo County and police leadership and hints at weather or conditions deteriorating since those events. The readable text is too fragmented to determine a clear subject or outcome.
The Grand National at Liverpool opens March 27 with four American owned horses among nominations. Grant Hugh Browne's Jen M. P. and John M. D. plus Desert, Wet, and others are contenders. John M. P. previously failed at Belmont and Browne may bring him back to America. Grand National attracts heavy ante post speculation.
The intereat leginta Coatball rules committee made small changes that adapt the game without altering its essence. The key shift raises the loss of 14 yards on forward pass penalties to encourage daring plays, while allowing the game length to extend by increasing playing time from 80 to 30 minutes per half.
Darkey Fray, an English featherweight, mocks Genser Mol in Philadelphia as O'Brien fights in London for a $3,000 purse. Mol calls the Englishman a counterfeit champion while asserting his own defense and speed against a cautious, walloping style. England loses to Ireland 10 to 0 in the rugby exhibition.
San Franciann reported multiple races with tight finishes and swift times. ALON led the Malt Mille, while Lave ont Cinld and Crenogo followed. Silver Sue and Ghady Bod Bushthorp posted strong placings in various events. Multiple mile and sprint distances highlighted the meet with winners including Fireball and Eawvin Gum, and notable performances by Vox Populi and The Bear Leon in longer heats.
Reported Ascot results list winners in consecutive races with times and placings. Miss Lecits won the first race with Huthn wkty second and Prince Brutus third. Pivst Lace and Bologna led the following placings in the second race with Balbus the winner in four furlongs. Coronel Jack won the third race. Carey and Tartan placed in the fourth. Otia Prince, Banlada, and Irish Mall scored in the fifth. Niblick led the sixth mile, with Stoe and Chancellor Walworth following.
New York reports wintering horses at Gravesend and Sheepshead Bay as trainers prepare for opening meetings at Belmont Aqueduct and Jamaica. Keene, Joyner and Whitney stables show strong two year olds and yearlings, with healthy conditions amid fears of a prior influenza outbreak and plans for racing at upcoming meets.
New York Feb 33 GB Taylor, a colored runner from the University of Pennsylvania, won the principal event a special 60-yard indoor race at Madison Square Garden conducted by the Passime Athletic Club. The result highlighted a standout performance ahead of other sprinters in the indoor meet.
A. L. Sipes of Butte Montana clocked 1 minute 14 seconds in a close finish ahead of Marty Himan De, El R. Pardons, and Charles Bacon. Sipes held only a six inch edge at the line as the New York Athletic Club runners contested.
In New York the chess match between Dr. Emanuel Lasker and Frank J. Marshall ended in a draw after 21 moves. Thomas F. Hoston of Scranton, Pa, retains the title of national professional chess champion. The text also lists dates and venues for several race meetings at Aqueduct, Belmont, Gravesend, Sheepshead, and other tracks with noted periods from February through November.
The Chicago Tribune argues that men may betray confidences for financial gain but suggests women might be more trustworthy. It contends investigations could show women are less prone to leak secrets or violate confidences in employer business despite stereotypes about gossip.
From the Onfo State Jornal a satirical note complains that many mock love as unstable and joke about Ike, blaming poor cooking on the man’s heart rather than the wife’s. It suggests bad meals occur when affection fades and the home deteriorates.
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