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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1907
Page
12
New York January 6 dealers laugh at the pure food act as it takes effect with no riot among grocers pharmacists and delicatessen workers. Trade insiders note loopholes and potential evasion while associations publicize education to avoid misuse of coloring or preservatives and fictitious branding until October.
A New York Yacht Club exhibit features twenty scale models of U S Navy ships from the Bon Homme Richard to the Salem. Models hung in the model room show precise replicas loaned by the Navy and crafted by H E Boucher, illustrating naval evolution from sail to steam and the modern scout cruisers.
Cue experts debate whether to hold an annual championship tournament or use a sporadic event with the winner defending the blemish title by challenge. The central issue is how many points should be played in a championship match, a topic of keen interest to patrons who fund the sport.
The Chicago exchange proposes a contest for the Grand Old Man of the Wheel. Thomas W. Davis and W. W. Haller, both in their eighties and avid cyclists, are named as top contenders. Davis, English, claims 119304 miles since age 61 and has owned eleven bicycles since 1838. Haller began at 73, has a brutal start with a broken rib, but rides daily, making long century rides to prove his mettle. Other veterans are urged to come forward.
Eye strain in relation to health discusses how glasses aimed at single vision can harm eyes while the eyes can achieve perfect vision. It notes sight is highly sensitive, explaining why one can maintain health while sacrificing other senses and organs, and claims many patients recover from nervous exhaustion and various ailments.
Arthur E Bartlett of Worcester Academy, Boston native, scores 1 258 strength points under the Bargent system. At age 17 he lifts 605 back, 110 legs, chins 19 times, and boasts measurements including 5 ft 1 1/2 in, shoulders 18 9 in, chest 42 in expanded 43 1/2 in. Lung capacity 300 cu in. Former Waban prep coach Timothy Larkin placed him on the team. Bartlett's record surpasses Foster W Young's 1 050 points.
The New York Sun credits Frank G. Selee, former Boston manager, with shaping the Chicago Cubs into a pennant contender by developing stars like Evers, Tinker, Kling, Lundgren, Slagle, Reulbach and guiding Frank Chance. Selee, now in Denver managing a Western league team, says he cannot return to managing in the East.
A fan recalls Billy Sudhoff devising a trick play when with the Browns. He favored letting a runner score while ensuring a quick forced out afterward, and he finally tried it in Boston against Cy Young with St Louis ahead by two and runners on second and third with two out.
A veteran observer recalls a late inning baserunning sequence featuring Willie, Cy, Rhody Wallace, and pitcher Sudhoff. Cy attempted a daring double steal, drawing two infielders off the bag, but was tagged out as the play ended with potential tying run still at large.
The article quotes Tom Sharkey saying Jim Jeffries would dominate any current heavyweight. Sharkey recalls Burns as a sparring partner and lauds Jeffries speed and cleverness, claiming he could outpace and knock out rivals. Jim Corbett is cited as a comparison, with mention of Jeffries beating O’Brien in a round. Jim Crbett calls Jeffries the most remarkable boxer ever and recalls a brutal finish that inflicted lasting pain.
A soggy field day yields an unexpected result as Chicago faces a surprising performance in the Woolly West event. The encounter on the damp course leaves observers noting the odd alignment of players and weather as the competition wraps.
The university team lost to Minnesota in the midwest classic and Seattle defeated the North Division high school squad, costing the western interscholastic crown. Steffen’s ground game aided the Seattle win as East lads returned to Chicago with hard lessons after a costly trip.
Edward Kenna, popular Colonels pitcher, announces a switch to outfield and batsman duties for Louisville next season. He aims to excel in right field under Tebeau, citing fatigue from pitching and a desire to contribute more with the bat. Last season he hit .325 in 166 at bats over 55 games with 54 hits, 3 doubles, and 8 triples.
John S. Taylor reports Lou Criger has gained 20 pounds and is in good health, a cheerful sign for Boston baseball fans. The Boston Herald predicts improved play at the American League grounds with Criger behind the bat, rejuvenating tailenders in 1905 form. Weathering winter in good shape is the wish.
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