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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1909
Page
2
Defeated champion Mackenschmidt fights to force concessions while Gotch pushes to wrestle in Britain. The Missouri Athletic Club has offered $10,000 guarantee with 3.00 gate share, but Gotch balks at the terms. Hackenschmidt may need to adjust demands to secure a bout in America or Britain.
New York reports members of the Aero Club of America mobilizing for a grand prize balloon race scheduled for next June. Holland Forbes tours the West and Southwest to select a starting point, with several larger balloons under construction. Notable members including Mer Pox, Charles J. Glidden, Capt. Baldwin, and Mr. Forbes are building balloons for the contest and a large gold cup will be awarded to the lab whose member wins the race.
New York January 1 fencing event for the Haurique trophy returns after last year’s winner West Point. Invited colleges and clubs include Yale Penn Cornell West Point New York Turnverein New York club Folland Sisklub Carnegan Veneers Cub and others. Organized at Brooklyn Central Gymnasium with strong international and university participation expected from Princeton Annapolis Crescent Athletic club and Columbia University.
New York reports Ernest Siegfried, famed German wrestler, arriving in Harlem to showcase talent in an exhibition at Madison Square Garden on January 28. He offers $100 to any man who can pin him in a 20 minute event, promising a substantial purse and proving German prowess.
James I Sullivan, president of the A A U, defends professional sport and warns against semi pro status. He argues the sport needs clear amateur and professional divides and says he would suspend any athlete who wrongs the organization, regardless of fame. The talk touches on reforms as major leagues evolve and the need to regulate competition amid calls for professionalism.
New York readers see a list of racing figures with outstanding forfeit payments on various stakes. Frank Cela, Christie Sullivan, Maurice Kraut, and others are named with amounts due. The report notes at least one zero balance and mentions ties to real estate and Long Island circles. Further names and debts populate a long list of racing interests and entrants.
New York January 1 reports say owner Charles H Ebbets and his manager agreed on sweeping changes for the Brooklyn club. Several players were placed on waivers as the team planned a rebuild for the coming season. Key regulars Ritter Sheehan and Matiney are noted among those affected.
Chicago January 16 News front Cinecine nat reports magnates returning from a peace conference indicate that at the February Chicago meeting schedules will be issued. Some owners of second division clubs will press to reinstate the old salary limit of 2400 dollars. They plan to crystallize sentiment against rising pay and will seek league action to keep salaries down.
York January 16 Athletic registration committee reports abuses in prize claims and exhibitions. Demands include prizes for appearance win or lose and credits for prizes won, with unauthorized jewelry prizes and improper consent. Committee pledges prompt action and calls for help from newspapers clubs and promoters to curb abuses and protect sport integrity.
New York January 18 George J Sutton the blind billiards expert, who lost both hands years ago, performs remarkable shots with a double bridge and stumps for control. He plays at Knickerbocker billiard rooms in Brooklyn and shows averages rivaling amateurs.
York reports the Pastime Alleames relay meet in Gotham as the fastest. Teams include Pennestrania, Cotuantva, Yate Marsned, and Princeton each fielding a half mile relay squad. Mike Murty promises strong participation and fan interest grows as tickets exceed prior years.
Philadelphia January 16 Manager Wile son S Yerger of Pennsylvania wrestling has announced a harder schedule. The team plans return meets with many Intercollegiate programs and will not wrestle in Philadelphia for a key date. Potential matches include Penn State and Annapolis with January 3 and March 12 dates in view. Noted contenders include Howell former Princeton captain and Goldstein AAT 135 pounds with Freeman 113 pounds and Brown 125 pounds forming Penn’s improved squad.
New York reports Ernest Siegfried known as The German Oak sails into the city as Frank Gotch prepares to return from England. They plan a Chicago match against Yusif Mahmout for a $10,000 purse, with heavyweight bouts and a Madison Square Garden appearance slated for January 28.
New York reports strong anticipation as H W Wilson, the great English one mile champion, may immigrate to America soon. His speed and past records, including a 3 69 45 1060 meter mark, spark club bidding for his services. Mel Sheppard’s near miss in London is noted, with speculation over Wilson’s impact on U S racing if he settles here.
New York date Columbia University basketball prospects look strong with captain Harry Fischer holds over. Ryan and Melitzer emerge as top players. Veterans push for spots as Kimball, Cerussi, and Kiendl vie for guard and forward roles. Brooklyn trade talk cited, Ebets comments on team needs and lineup.
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