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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1916
Page
2
Veteran boxers are urged to retire after a bout where MMARDEENS was defeated in a 41 time loss, reflecting on past performance. The report notes lingering weariness and calls for new contenders to step in as the sport resumes.
In a candid assessment from St Paul on January 11, aging ring stars such as Ad Wolgast, Battling Nelson, and Billy Papke are urged to retire while still ahead. The piece notes Wolgast’s wealth and erratic comeback attempts, Nelson’s faded form, and Papke’s successful exit to farm life after high profile victories and large earnings.
Billy Gemmell plans to ship his racing stable to the Tia Juana track in Mexico. Horses include Low Hill Letitia Bob Farley Decency Idun Say Minnis F Otto Kain Swarts Hill and Hilda Conley with Sammy Smith to accompany and ride them.
Washington reports January notes that the merger which wiped out the Federal league erased major league status for several cities, including Baltimore, ending their bids in the 19 baseball circuit.
Law official G C Todd in charge of anti trust prosecutions weighs a complaint by J H Strohmeyer of Baltimore alleging a compact between Federal league and organized baseball harmed Baltimore’s status as a major league city.
The Butte bowing ram defeated Roundon in the game played there with the All Stars. Joe Sheridan, Joe Mudro, Burl Tucker, Dox Lawrence, and Frank Croix starred for Butte as they rolled to victory.
Poston January 1 reports Harvard College defeated Cornell University 2-0 in a hockey match played in Boston. The victory marks a clear win with Harvard scoring twice while holding Cornell scoreless.
Chicago reports evidence before a federal grand jury in the Alaska coat land frauds case. Archibal Wadscraft testifies he paid $5,000 to Bourke a former mayor of Pine Island. Bourke and FitzGerald are under arrest as the inquiry widens. London dispatch notes German air raids on Salonika with 20 hits and two planes shot down. Duluth deer slaughter feared as wolves stalk through crusted snow. The Foolkiller submarine, built after 1871 Chicago fire, has been found in the Chicago river.
Joe Heinrich arrived from Spokane to fundh training for his match Friday night at the umpire theater with Charles Rentrop. The wrestlers will practice at Crowley and Lockhart's this afternoon and will allow all holds except the fringe hold. The Spokane strongman is expected to perform well and Heinrich is noted for toe holds in past victories.
A Washington Star report describes a fireless locomotive claimed to be the only one in the United States. It uses a large tubeless tank filled with water to generate steam, powered by a stationary boiler. The engine runs two to three hours per charge and can operate in timber yards and near buildings with combustible material.
Blewett of the Northwestern league asks residents to postpone travel until city canvassing committees finish their work. Three new committees formed to map districts and volunteers may need to sacrifice time to support a local club in Butte. Blewett seeks assurance on financial needs and lessons from other towns before arriving next week.
Edwin Baker, an American motorcyclist, reportedly covered a vast distance in 24 hours, claiming a new world record. The previous professional 24 hour mark was 75 miles 134 yards set by H. H. Collier in May 1909 at Albuquerque. Wyatt L. Lyons, 44, a Durham, North Carolina trap shooter, died of tuberculosis after recent Masonry elevation.
Lavinek of New York earned a decision over Tom Crowier of England after 12 rounds. Crowler floored Lavinek for a nine count early, but Lavinek’s shifts and effective punching led to the victory tonight. Chicago, J Fitener wastout bach may return to the Cubs this summer under Manager Tinker. Syracuse university adds William Hollenback as football coach.
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