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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
14
Pundits and locals alike view a Philadelphia figure as a rising talent with a bright future. Rave predictions suggest notable achievements ahead, signaling optimism about his potential impact regionally.
New Philadelphia National League club appoints Charles Dooin as manager. The article notes mixed feelings in Philadelphia, highlighting Dooin’s red hair, quick tongue, and prior playing days. It discusses his tendency to talk to umpires, vaudeville singing in winter, and the team’s past financial losses and a costly forfeit incident that soured relations with president John A. Heydler. Conversation on the ball field is portrayed as historically costly.
Editorial from the Great Falls Leader urges Montana towns to unite for a state league, noting eight towns could join with short travel distances. It criticizes the Inter mountain league factions and calls for supporting home industry by funding a state league instead of chasing unstable “inter-something” schemes. It condemns persistent promoters and appeals to fans to back local baseball.
In Philadelphia Jan 19 Jack O'Brien used ring generalship and tight footwork to survive a fierce six round match with Al Kaufmann of San Francisco who pressed hard and drew blood from both fighters. O'Brien's clinching and quick jabs kept Kaufmann from mounting a finish as the final bell rang with both men worn and O'Brien listing a swollen eye.
The 1909 official trap averages for amateurs and professionals were published. Top amateurs include J. B. Young of Chicago and W. H. Clay of St. Louis. top professionals feature C. G. Spencer of St. Louis and W. Heer of Guthrie, with scores shown for each.
Sleeplessness causes debility low energy and despondency as nerve force is taxed beyond its limit. Digestive upset and systemic derangement follow, signaling a worn system in need of assistance.
Washington, Jan 19. Tyrus Cobb dominates the era as a long hitting, base stealing sensation. A student of the game, Cobb is portrayed as modest and likable, facing Doc White of Cincinnati and cold weather woes, while earning broad respect in Augusta and Detroit.
George Shreeder remains owner of the Tacoma baseball franchise as he cannot collect his 1000 forfeiture money. Directors cut the Northwestern league to four cities, dropping Aberdeen, Everett, and Bellingham. Aberdeen’s Clarence Rowland argued for retention, noting past losses but predicting self sufficiency next year. Shreeder will seek to form a stock company and recruit partners to share financial burden.
An antique ad for Quinte, a worldwide cold and flu product, claims to remove the cause of colds and headaches. It urges readers to call for the full name and to look for the signature E. W. Grove and the price of 25 cents.
The government will establish a roads department to oversee a fund of about $3,000,000 in its first year, marking a major infrastructural initiative and budget commitment.
New York Jan 19 One of baseballs notable shifts is the pinch hitter role. John McGraw popularized the idea of substituting for scoring chances, with Sammy Strang the original prime example. Dode Criss sparked late 1908 climaxes and many teams followed, using bench bats to spark rallies and deliver decisive hits.
Fred Mulholland Jr. delivered a surprise victory in the closing event at Terrazas Park in Juarez on January 19. He trailed the field for most of the five furlongs but surged in the stretch to win by two lengths, beating a strong group in the selling race.
Siscus wins the opening race with Cesaritas and Corzo in order. Vohoome takes the selling six furlongs with Benton and McGee close behind. Rue narrowly scores the three furlongs for two-year-olds, followed by Coed and Iliste. Early Tide clocks six furlongs as winner with Pajorita and Rusterm behind. Buna leads the selling one and one sixteenths miles, with Duchess of Montello and Knight Blaze in pursuit. Fred Mulholland wins the one mile selling race, Fantastic and Howard Pearson close in.
Moncrief bookmakers took a beating as five heavily played choices prevailed. First race three furlongs selling Dryda led with Lady Ormicant second and Bendaga third in 36 seconds. Carroll won the five and a half furlongs purse with Dress Parade third in 1 08. Furnace captured six furlongs selling with Ben Double runner up and Waponoca third in 1 12 3 5. Taboo won the Confederate handicap at a mile and an eighth with Woolwinder second and Pinto third in 1 53 3 5. Jacobite won six furlongs selling with Toi San d’Or second and Yama third in 1 13. Stoneman took the mile and a sixteenth selling with Camel second and Splendid third in 1 48 3 5.
Tampa January 19 bookies saw all favored bets crumble as second and third choices collected payouts. First race three furlongs Golden Ruby led Ellanette and Louise B. Necklet, Elizabeth, and Catrine Monnour followed in maidens. Ormuz, Esther Brown, and Mettie Beraud placed in subsequent races with times ranging from 1 11 5 to 1 17 2 5. Merlin Rebel Queen and Grace Kimball led seven furlong events with Otago, Clayborne, and Alice behind mix.
Oakland Jan 19 The first three races at Emeryville favored long shots. Colonel Jack an 8 to 1 outsider led the opener, Robert Hurst captured the 2 year old event, and Lord of the Forest easily won the five and a half furlong third. Keep Moving dominated the fourth, and Keep Movi won the fifth. Alder Gulch captured the sixth in 1 16 3 5.
An advertisement urges men to seek immediate treatment for a range of male diseases and nervous disorders. It claims to cure safely and thoroughly without mutilation, touts fairness in fees, and promotes a large practice in diseases of men including catarrh, rupture, diseased veins, piles, eczema, hair loss, deafness, asthma, and related conditions.
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