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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1903
Page
10
The report notes a 6 to 2 tally for a match between Clifford and Irwin and mentions a planned homecoming. It describes a committee of the whole session concluding at 7 p m with a recess until 10 a m tomorrow for two reports by President Herrmann of Cincinnati and President Brush of New York.
Jack Clifford left Salt Lake City for Butte and the Irwin Clifford bout is postponed. Irwin demanded expenses for himself and trainer plus a gate share, which the Athletic Club refused. Clifford still hopes to arrange a match in Montana and said he is ready to fight anyone at the lightweight limit.
Kenilworth carried 127 pounds and overcame Money Muss and Sylvia Talbot to win the six furlong handicap at Oakland in 1 18. Burns earned an ovation for his ride. Other races across New Orleans and assorted events report winners such as Evander, Lena, Waite Walcott, Myire, Franks Kenny, and Flaneur with times and placing details. Weather: cloudy and track fast.
San Francisco racing notes list run dates and horses in two races. First race on Futurity course features numerous entrants with times from 100 to 160. Second race covers seven sixteenths of a mile for two year olds with handful of names and a purse noted.
The New Orleans program shows entries and weights for six races on Wednesday. Notable horses include Brush By and Neapolitan in maidens, registrar and Four Leaf Clover in selling, Sir Roach and Arnood K. in two year olds, Philo and Tela mon in the handicap, Satin Coat and Gin Spray in selling, and Whang doodle plus Little Scout in the purse one mile race with listed weights and jockeys.
The National Baseball League postponed the injunction hearing in Philadelphia until Friday to finish reviewing the committee report on terms of the peace agreement with the American League at the adjourned annual meeting. Voting remained split 6 to 2 on most propositions as New York and Brooklyn abstained in some ballots, with Boston joining New York and Brooklyn in two 5 to 3 cases. It is believed ratification will come after injunctions are resolved.
M. H. Sexton was reelected president as officials elected for next year. He announced he will remain head of the three I s league and was named a delegate to discuss schedules with the American association. The circuit will include all cities this season, and another meeting is slated for tomorrow. In Oakland Jimmy Gritt signed to box Rod Parker for a one round bout in Denver with no losers share of the purse.
The Tonopahs defeated the Cowboys two of three in a preliminary series at the Tolan alleys in Anaconda. Tonopahs posted a total of 1,192 pins to the Cowboys 1,181.
In New York on January 20 a bomb made of Sespipe and loaded with sunpowder was found on the steps of Peter Doelger a wealthy brewer. The fuse had been ignited but expired. The device was tested and found to contain common gunpowder and possibly another high explosive.
New York Jan 20 Dr L C Stewardson Chaplain and professor of philosophy at Lehigh university was today elected president of Hobart college.
Albany report notes a general wage rise across the Delaware and Hudson railroad system from five to ten percent. The move affects the entire network including routes and personnel. The announcement reflects broader labor market pressure in the region.
San Francisco report says Frank Mc Connell who fought Joseph Welch known as Spider Welch at Mechanics Pavilion last Thursday is in a critical condition after a severe knockout in the fourteenth round. He previously seemed out of danger but now suffers a relapse with little hope of recovery.
The match ends when Welch lands a decisive chin blow after a hard fought bout. McConnell collapses, is carried from the ring, and taken to Emergency hospital. he remains unconscious overnight but regains consciousness next morning with an improving outlook. Welch shows endurance and sportsmanship as he visits the hospital.
The piece notes that former cycle racing stars are entering auto business. Arthur Gardiner, champion sprinter of 1897, works for a major Chicago auto firm. Earl Kiser heads Dayton retail with state agency rights. George and Arthur Banker run stores in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and New York. Eddie McDuffie is known as driver and salesman for cars. Tom Cooper, champion of 1898, is listed among these transitions.
Detroit factory interest drives the Ford Cooper machine with mile 1 02 5 and five mile 3 20 records. Robbie Walthour toys retirement to Atlanta as agent. R V Connerat Savannah leader in auto sales. Many cyclists move to cars as a profitable field grows. World long distance races proposed with Paris Berlin Paris Bordeaux and Paris Rome as aims. Americans seek annual New York Chicago race and auto makers pledge to compete.
Special Dispatch from the San Francisco Call lists entries for today’s six races. First race features Seize, Purdale, Cues Lanka. second Milway, Sofita, Celebrant. third Esherin, Nigrette, F W Brode. fourth Corrigian, Isthar, Dr Bernays. fifth Bell Reed, Modicum, Conan. sixth Irene, Lindsey, Hua chuca, Macorito.
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