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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1902
Page
10
A new set of American Athletic Promoters Protective association rules for boxing was adopted in New York. The framework fixes weights including a light heavy division, sets bout lengths and rounds, and tightens fouls and disqualifications with three warnings and immediate penalties.
The Jack Dempsey Memorial Fund association in San Francisco appeals nationwide for donations to erect a monument at the late fighter’s grave near Portland Oregon. The fund also plans to aid two sisters of the Nonpareil with education and living needs, with remaining money used for maintenance and education.
Robert Fitzsimmons declares he has received no inducements from Jeffries or his manager. He states he would fight for a $20,000 side bet, winner takes all, and that he retired after the Horton law was repealed. He accuses Jeffries of continuing challenges and defends his honesty and finances.
San Francisco reports a muddy Oakland track where favorites prevailed. O Connor and L Jackson each rode three winners. Meehanus won the last race by a nose over Dukey amid brisk finishes.
Entries list for Oakland races includes horses Tiburon Chappie Educate Algura Lost Girl Censor Nona B Blanch Sheppard Our Lagzele Rinaldo Fridolin Marinesue Eldred in first race and Sir Claus Chandoo Montana Peeress Pester Nell Malaspina Royal Rogue Wandering Boy John H Carr Torila Marelio Arthur Ray Bendara in the 5½ furlongs second race plus Dunblane Dangerous Maid Mission in the 7 mile sale.
A fragmented list details multiple races with horses and jockeys, including entries such as Sea Lion Fourth race and Hungar ian selling. It lists horses like Snowberry Lode Star Osmond and Sir Lewis Capt. Gaines along with weights and race types in a dense old program style.
New Orleans recap lists six races at selling and handicap events. Winners include Dr Hurl in the first at one mile with Frank Jones second and Leroy D third in 1 42.4. Eva Rice wins the third mile and 10 yards in 1 44 5. Andes takes the six and a half furlongs handicap in 1 19 4 with Scarlet Lily second and Grantor third. Star Cotton prevails in the mile and an eighth selling, Campus runner up and Prince Real third in 1 54.0. Col Stone wins six and a half furlongs with Blue Ridge second and Digby Ben third in 1 21 44.
The American league distributed about forty thousand dollars in advance pay to baseball players this winter. President Johnson announced the sum at league headquarters, noting key investors Connie Mack James McAleer and Mat Killilea. The system helps lure stars by offering large contracts and quick money when players feel “busted” and in need of funds before the season starts. Several NL stars previously received advances but later repaid them when not joining the American league.
The text cites corroboration for Mr. Young’s statement through an official stenographic report of the recent league meeting. It notes Soden’s letters show the trust scheme was discussed at length in the last league meeting and at a Red Bank conference last August with Freedman, Brush, Soden, and Robison present. Spalding ends correspondence with Brush.
Ban Johnson says his joke about the National League being a minor league was misunderstood by reporters. He stresses the NL occupies major league territory and has led for years, condemns “washing of dirty linen” in papers, and suggests a baseball law to protect minor leagues though he is not ready to say the American League will pursue it soon.
Frank De Haas Robison, president of the St. Louis National League club, writes A G Spalding a letter challenging an interview printed in Sunday papers. He quotes Jan 2 and Jan 7 1902 letters and warns revolutions in baseball while others must stay off the firing line.
Four eastern clubs pursue Bill Lange with high salaries but the Sn Francisco businessman declines to play again. Lange says baseball lacks old appeal and cannot abandon real estate and insurance business for $5000 offered by Stallings to join Detroit. Other targets included Barrett and Willie Keeler. Lange spurned offers from Boston and others.
President Johnson of the American League revealed details of peace negotiations begun after a secret conference with A. G. Spalding at Atlantic City last June. Spalding arranged the talks to mediate a compromise between the two major leagues, producing a brief six week truce before authority disputes ended negotiations and the American League continued its expansion into St. Louis.
The Pabst Brewing Company reportedly plans backing for a Western League baseball club in Milwaukee. Though Pabst denies direct involvement, discussions with Kansas City officials and Milwaukee capitalists suggest funds to build a strong team here. The arrangement hinges on liquor privileges and advertising prospects rather than beer sales alone.
Mrs. Julia W Selby is granted a divorce from Norman Sel alias Kid McCoy pugilist now in London She resumes her maiden name Julia Woodruff.
President Ban Johnson announced Hugh Jennings is barred from the American league. The move complicates Manager Mc Graw plans to reinstall the famed Big Four Jennings, Kelley, Keeler and McGraw at Baltimore.
The baseball dispute continues with letters between Spalding and Brush. Spalding rebuts Brush’s Jan letter and denies being shown the Freedman Brush trust as its father. He cites Mr Hart in Chicago and Mr Young regarding discussions in league meetings.
Management of Butte Gymnasium canceled six round sparring matches and other exhibitions after opposition and legal uncertainty. McCarthy and Clifford were to headline a bout, but the program was scrapped to stay within the law. Meanwhile Jack Wade and two others were arraigned in Justice Arnold's court with a preliminary hearing set for this afternoon. Subpoenas were issued for witnesses from Saturday’s flats match.
Freddy Bogan reports Matty Matthews former welterweight champion has written to Mose Lafontise Montana champion seeking a bout at 128 or 110 pounds. If Lafontise declines Matthews offers to box Rube Ferns before a Montana audience. The challenge is under review and could proceed if terms are agreed.
William Gemmell of Butte returned with a string of 13 standard bred mares purchased for a stock raiser in Beaverhead county. The trotting mares include Terra Cotta Rouilette Milner Uma Ormvia Lady Mc Kay Rio Queen Norva Ethel Farleigh Gum Drop The Mind Reflect Urbana and were taken to Greggion Springs last night.
Cheyenne Wyoming January 20 Peter Mergerson of the Cheyenne Rifle Club broke the world record for 1000 consecutive off hand shots at 200 yards with standard American target. His score surpassed the previous mark of 585 held by Markeman Kelley of the Walnut Hill Club Massachusetts. Mergerson used no palm rest during the record sequence.
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