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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1902
Page
12
The article emphasizes the pharmacy’s strong prescriptions department and notes a large increase in the section. It asserts legitimate prices and a fair profit, claiming customers save 25 to 40 percent while receiving the best value.
George McLaughlin, a lineman, defeats Jack Curran last Tuesday at Great Falls to claim the Northern Montana middleweight wrestling claim. Promotions push a third bout while Curran seeks a match in Butte and Curran’s strangle hold is barred in the next match.
Six round bout at Andy King’s Anaconda club ends in a draw as Rowan and Ryan exchange blows with Rowan using body work and a steady guard while Ryan shows quick hands but limited power. Card also features Kid Theodore vs Bert Wilkinson and Madison Frank versus Silent Iowan.
Jack Wade trains at the springs in Rioulder for a bout with Kid Opie of Centerville set for Turner hall Anaconda on the Witch. He runs three miles each morning from the springs hotel then exercises, baths, and rubdowns, with afternoon sessions and sparring with trainer Young Thomas. The condition looks good and the bout is expected to be strong.
London January 13 Edward Corrigan the Chicago horseman told a reporter there was no truth to the report he was refused a license to train on Newmarket heath He said he did not apply for a license as he had no intention of racing in England this season
Boxing instructor Teddy Gallagher of the Denver Athletic Club is credited with giving Sim Thompkins the professional name Young Peter Jackson in Denver in 1895. Sim adopted the nickname, melding humor with trainer influence to craft his public persona.
Sim Thompkins, a Colorado City amateur who moved to Denver, earned the nickname Young Peter Jackson after a mix up with promoter Teddy Gallagher. He trained hard, defeated Eu gene Turner, and gained recognition as one of America's top colored welterweights.
Jack Burke, famed ex lightweight pugilist and American record holder for the longest glove contest under Marquis of Queensberry rules, receives a telegram from Bob Manchester confirming an European tour next season. Burke will sail to London in June for feature acts with Manchester shows.
Oaklands today list shows six races with horses and odds across the first to sixth events, including entries like Myth Box 108 Constable 105 and Torre Mada 103, and notes Track clear fast. New Orleans racing details are not provided beyond Oakland races in this item.
In a fast last race Prestano beat gate beat Shell Mound by a head while Ord nung was checked early in six furlongs. Princess Titania won by half a length over Sea Queen with Jim Hale third as stewards review two Position races. Athenian club handicap saw gelding improve to victory. Race results show Captain Gaines, Vantine, La Goleta, Princess Titania, Captivate, Prestano as winners with various prices and times.
Tacoma January 13 The will of Mrs. A H Stewart of Olympia mother of Washington women's clubs leaves her entire $50 000 estate to three club women Mrs D A Gove of Tacoma receives one half while the remainder is divided between Mrs Mary Lowe Dickenson of New York and Mrs Sarah Utt of California Mrs Stewart had no relatives and was buried by a ritual she prepared for club women.
In New Orleans on January 13 the first race a selling mile saw Robert Bonner win with Aaron second and Bequeath third at 143 percent. The six furlongs second race went to Little Jack Horner with B G Fox second and Free Coinage third in 1 14. The steeplechase short course Dagma won with Mr Rose second and Harve B third in 2 04. The seven furlongs fourth race Little Emmy won with Garter Ban second and Albert F Dewey third in 1 27. The fifth selling mile and an eighth Mr Phinzy won with Little Ekin second and Joe Doughty third in 1 55. The sixth selling mile Pighor won with Star Cotton second and Sam Lazarus third in 114l%s.
The six day eight hour daily race opened at 2 4 o'clock on the 12 lap track of the second regiment armory with nine teams. Two teams dropped out tonight Lawson of Buffalo and Turville of Philadelphia after 136 miles. Joe Fulton and Danny Sullivan of New York left early. Albert Champion of France set a new world one mile stage motor record at 1 25 1 5. End standings show pairs on 175 miles 6 laps with multiple teams close behind.
Philadelphia report says Joe Walcott bested Young Peter Jackson over six fast rounds at the Pennsylvania Athletic Club. Walcott showed aggression and won most rounds, with Jackson pressing hard in the fifth and fourth rounds before Walcott closed strong in the final round.
Gossip claims William C. Whitney will not participate in baseball as a business or invest in clubs. He treats sport as recreation, directing breeding and racing of his horses while avoiding commercial ties or discussions on baseball.
A historical racing program lists six races with entries and odds for each. Notable runners include Dramburg Lord Howad Re queath Tianette Life Line Van Hoosebeke and others in the first race selling mile plus 70 yards. Subsequent maidens, selling, handicap and mixed distances feature Prince Real Admiral Fehley Radford John Baker si Kingston Ida Penzance Alberto etc.
Jim Collins of the Boston club says the American league is on top and offers good baseball, noting high player salaries and rising competition. He argues the league can dictate terms and that the aim is to field strong teams and deliver value to the public.
Three favorites won at Oakland as two top choices failed. Maresa, thought a good bet in the second race at five and a half furlongs, led for a time before the outcome.
A letter received by Burt Davis from Charles Reilly suggests the Western league has chosen a prospective Denver franchise holder. The Denver News notes Reilly mentions an offer to captain and manage the team from a party with a promised franchise, a lure that could keep him from returning to the coast.
Reilly confirms Denver signing with the club implies a league spot, and notes a major pre season agreement may settle Western tensions. He cites two new pitchers signed for the Denver franchise and predicts better ball than ever next year.
Andrew Freedman denounces A G Spalding as a baseball anarchist and vows to spend more to bring a winning New York City team. He cites past offers to Frank Robison Ned Hanlon and others, claims Spalding refuses to invest in New York baseball, and asserts his own aim to outperform rivals with a triumphant club.
In a heated statement the speaker defends his position against Spalding in a league dispute, insisting he will not back down or sell out. He vows to fight on principle, citing supporters in Boston, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and locally, with substantial funds to contest the matter.
Garvings Delivery discusses pitcher motion and avoiding excessive pre delivery movements. He recalls his first fast company game in Chicago in 1906 with the Philadelphia team, noting Delehanty’s four home runs in a nine to eight loss. He mentions learning to field and the goal of joining a winning team.
Hanlon rebutted a report that he signed with Freedman to move to New York. He said only a contract offered was drafted by John Brush last summer, after he insisted on negotiating only if leased by Brooklyn. Crush claimed he would fix it and mailed a contract as attorney for the New York club. the unsigned paper remained in his possession.
Brook lyn baseball club unconditionally releases pitcher Roaring Bill Kennedy after he refused a fall contract offer. President Charles Ebbetts announced Kennedy may sign elsewhere for the best terms available.
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