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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
10
Dorian, long retired for sixty years, wins the track’s opening race signaling a surprising comeback. Spectators cheer as the veteran horse asserts early lead and finishes ahead of rivals in a dramatic revival.
The Call publishes Mulholland selections for tomorrow’s Oakland races with listed entries for each event. First race features Dawson Lemair Maxim Clarande. second Rushfields El Ray terel Fludson. fourth Constable Lodestar Walhurst. fifth Ingo Lary Wilt Kill dow. sixth Bassenze Tiburon Quiz.
San Francisco February 26 reports a rough day at Oakhind with poor starts by Gaviota and Dunbline and Galanthus carrying a bear rier in the mile. Jerid beat the water in race three while Bard Burns faded as favorite. Doran returned after retirement to win race one ridden by O Conner.
Racing at New Orleans on February 26 featured six races. Greg Morn won the first mile, with Tros second and Emily Oliver third in 1 44. St Cuthbert took the six furlongs selling, Automaton runner up and Lady Kent third in 1 14. Criton won the steeplechase handicap short course with Mr Hose second and Havre II third in 3 17. Albert F L Dewey captured the mile and sixteenth handicap, Circus second and Ma’ vy third in 2 09. Star Cotton won the six furlongs selling with Ben Chance second and t.ttle bikin third in 2 09. Prowl led the mile forth, Joste BF second and third place in 1 4.
Weights and entries listed for six races on today’s program. Notable horses include Maxim Eldred Harry Thatcher Mamie Len Reno Phantom and Tiburon with weights ranging from 87 to 114 as listed. Clear, good.
Atlanta, February 2. The seven teams contending for the 12 hour championship of America added 44 miles and one lap to their total tonight. The six hour score stands at 113 miles and one lap as the event continues.
The account describes Ole Peterson and Anoma Peterson defending against attacks at Ankenda with Scott guiding as wardens and gunfire affecting many. Pat Allen and Spurge are cited for Bird shooting, while governors and leaders debate protection of the game and membership in Ankenda.
The Livingston Gun club on McLeod's island hosted a live bird shoot described as the best yet. About 200 spectators attended, eight new shooters joined the sab roll, and Bozeman club members competed. Seven birds per contestant, prize money split into four purses.
A Montana Jockey Club meeting in Butte discussed upcoming stake events and hiring top track officials for the season. President Wilson said he would wire T. R. Hinds in San Francisco about officials and other items, with stakes to be announced in a few days and a follow up meeting planned.
King Edward visits Kempton Park to watch Ambush II in the Strand steeplechase marking the first royal appearance on a course since Queen Victoria's death. Ambush II wins the two and a half mile race amid wild public enthusiasm.
Jack Curran and George McLaughlin meet at the Grand theater in Great Falls for a best three of five falls wrestling match with a $250 side bet. Previous bouts favor Curran on points though McLaughlin scored a late fall.
In Butte the Jolly Five beat the Lemps nine pin team four of five games. Yanknovich led with 41 total, including a perfect 10 in the final game, as eight and fractions marked strong play and several nines. Kronenberg, Alexander, Steward, Mueller, and Abbing contributed solid scores in a high scoring night.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports rumors that A G Spalding may seek an injunction to stop Andrew Freedman from deserting the National League. Ban Johnson looms at the center of baseball power as talks of shifts between leagues and teams intensify with Detroit poised to host events in a spring season viewed as among the most interesting in American baseball history.
Old George Treadway returns to Butte roster while Mike Schreck earns praise in Chicago after a draw with Hugo Kelly. Jack Moffit ends his career due to a dislocated shoulder. The New York Racing Commission seeks broad powers to approve tracks and curb unsafe venues. A 47-year-old Kentucky horse Ivanhoe, sire of many, draws public fascination at Lexington. Boxing federation talks in Boston aim to unite the sport under an international body. San Francisco mourns Robert Milroy, longtime racing official, who died after a fall from a streetcar injury healing failed.
The aging boxing icon John L Sullivan, born October 15 1858 in Boston, sinks further into financial ruin as his Uncle Tom’s Cabin company folds. Once champion and public figure, he has worn many hats from bookmaker to promoter, with a decline lasting a decade since his Corbett era clash in New Orleans.
In the international chess tournament Feb 24 action decided adjourned games. Janowski and Tar ruseh beat Wolf and Mareo while Schlechter drew Mieses and Teichmann drew Mason.
The Philipsburg Call reports Kid Gilbert near Georgetown Nuts preparing a muskrat herd for market. A muskrat larger than a calf confused him with cattle by scent. His dog was killed by a bear after a trap mishap, leaving a severed tail and bones found next day.
In Portland at the Pastime club on February 26, Tom Tracey of Australia defeated Rube Ferns of Kansas by decision after 20 rounds. Tracey’s footwork kept Ferns at bay while Ferns showed resilience, ending the match with both men in strong form. Preliminary bout saw Frank Freeman defeat Kid Murray, who dislocated a thumb in round four.
In a Chestnut mine accident last week the lead mule Bobby slipped into a five foot sump of hot water after curving the track. Corbett and Bobby were on duty when Bobby pulled Corbett in, injuring forelegs. Bobby, aged and highly trained, was beyond saving and had to be shot.
Preparations underway by the Middle Fork Cattle company to stock 500 pure bred cattle on the Judith River valley pastures in spring. A shingle mill will be erected alongside the existing sawmill to produce shin gies for roofing sheds and ranch buildings slated for summer construction.
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