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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
10
A biased ad claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a remedy for deafness caused by catarrh. It asserts the Eustachian tube inflames hearing loss and promises one hundred dollars for any cure not achieved, with a sales pitch from F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio.
The boxing match between ex Lightweight champion Terry McGovern and Dave Sullivan near Louisville in two weeks draws public interest. Both fighters seek victory to settle a long standing feud and avoid being labeled past champions. McGovern notes his career could end with a loss while Sullivan aims to prove he remains a top contender.
The Chicago bantam weight is matched to face Jim Williams of England before the National Sporting Club. They will fight next May at 116 pounds for the bantam world championship and a liberal purse.
The Portland team expects a fast season with Ed Rankin as the sole local starter who has shown solid stick work. Joe Mahaffey, if as satisfactory as brother Louis at first base, should perform well. Berry from Walla Walla is pitching strength, with Salisbury and Engle completing the Portland lineup. Glendon may not return, with contract issues and minor league options discussed.
A report via John M. Chapman claims Butte may drop cycle racing next season as the Batte track is to close and lumber reused for other work. Limited spectator interest, stale matchups, and top riders like Iver Lawson and Frank Hoffman left fans tired, prompting doubts about reopening unless new promoters and riders revive the sport.
A legendary figure, John L. Sullivan, argues modern heavyweights talk too much and should be sent out to sea. The piece notes his past fame and contrasts it with contemporary bout counts of Sharkey Fitzsimmons Corbett Maher Ruhlin and Kid McCoy to question his present prominence.
Billy Madden presses another petition aiming to pit his prospect Denver Ed Martin against heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries. The piece notes Martin’s cleverness and heart but concludes he lacks the three essentials to stand with Jeffries, who dominates the division, while Ruhlin and others may offer lesser tests.
County Attorney Breen tentatively agrees to drop charges against Jack Wade and Howard Opie if they sign an affidavit promising not to engage in prize fighting in Silver Bow county while he is in office. Wade may relocate to Salt Lake for a few months. opponents doubt a conviction is likely.
Portland managers of the Pastime club propose a $15,000 purse for a 20 round bout between champion Jim Jeffries and Denver Ed Martin to be held in May. A $5,000 certified check will be deposited as a guarantee of good faith on acceptance by both fighters.
In San Francisco on February 12 the 22 year old racecard features Sylvia Talbot disqualified after Bullman bumped Artvis at the stretch, with Artvis declared winner. OConnor broke a stirrup on Duckey in the fourth as Diderot and Galanthus clinched the finish. Summary races list Merops Huachuca Urchin. Artvis Tom Mitchell Gaviota. Formero Picador Zach. Diderot Gaanthus Duckey. Shell Mount Contal Girl Wyoming. Flamero Tiburon Educate.
The program lists six races with winners and placings. Little Lois leads the first race over Lillian Reed and The Assener with a time of 1:56 for one mile and a eighth. Maverick wins the half mile second race, with Imp. Lady Winkle and Frank Rice third in :49 percent.
Weights and entries listed for six races. Entries include horses such as William F 108 February 107 Monda 109 and Phil Archibald 109 in the first race. Other races list Mireina 105 Georgie West 105 Jennie McGowan 105 and Marelio 109 along with multiple runners.
Sheehan and Fisher dominate last night at the Thornton alleys in Butte, defeating Doran and Flynn and Bring and Peterson while posting high team averages. Bring and Peterson win two of three against Doran and Flynn, with Sunday night five game match for $20 a side.
On February 12 New York reports Henri Fournier a French chauffeur and Alexander von Heyen Germanys champion motor cyclist have arrived from Europe.
Manager Jack Flannery traveled to Chicago to assemble a team for the Helena ball club. He has signed two pitchers, James A. Higgins and E. Bruyette, to bolster the roster.
The card lists multiple races in New Orleans with numerous horses and odds. Entries include First Race one mile plus seventy yards featuring Charles C and Locust Blossom among others, Second Race six and a half furlongs with Vassar Dance and Rose of May, and subsequent handicap and selling heats with many names such as Dramburg, Terralina, Parnassus, Major Mansir, Bon Cnance, Eva Rice, and more. Weather shows cloudy and fast conditions with soppy expectations.
Negotiations are pending with Brown for Butte outfield and he likely will be the third man for the Butte team. Treadwell, a long distance thrower and former National League player, is a strong acquisition. A Denver bateman is also sought to form a powerful batting nucleus for Butte.
Special correspondence reports Deputy Game Warden J H Boucher defending efforts to enforce Montana game laws amid vast districts. He cites low pay, high travel costs, and sparse population hindering convictions, urging support until next legislature addresses deputy expenses and policy.
Twenty one delegates from twelve states gather in Torrington for the Lacue of American Wheelmen opening session. National president H S Farle notes a membership drop from 24328 to 10529 and urges division adoption and local organization experiments as safeguards. Secretary Bassett calls for careful action on league affairs.
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