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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1903
Page
10
A local retailer promotes final days of sale before packing for shipping. Groceries, shoes, crockery advertised at unusually low prices with every item claimed cheaper than elsewhere. Open for inspection as bargains end.
The world of sport notes Frank Eane's push for a bout with Gans or Jimmy Britt in a Helena venue. Jeffries entertains crowds, dines lavishly, and courts stage belles while Fitz frowns at distractions from business as the boxing giant churns through romantic intrigues and public fascination.
Frank Erne, famed lightweights contender, vows to beg for a match with Joe Gans or Jimmy Britt to earn a shot at the light weight championship. He claims peak condition and persistence will push him toward a future title bout as others back his bid to keep the division lively.
Eugene McCarthy aged 18, a New York high school pupil, died from injuries after a bout in Scituate. His opponent Hugh Murphy was arrested on manslaughter charges and arraigned with $5,000 bail for a Feb. 4 hearing.
The Denver Post carries a wide interview with champion Jeffries and Fitzsimmons before their state tour. They defend past fights, brag of health, predict future bouts with Munroe and Corbett, and note their good financial showing and plans for an East coast match.
From the Police Gazette the affair between Jeffries and a Helena performer disrupts Camp Harmonyitz. The pair have become partners in the act and share the proceeds, while Jeffries belittles Fitzsimmons and draws sharp remarks from Cornish peers. Fitzsimmons objects to Jeffries' attentions to a young singer.
The National League unanimously ratified the joint peace agreement after a lengthy session at the Grand hotel. August Hermann led the majority report and a schedule committee will be appointed to work with the American League to finalize entirely new schedules with no overlapping dates in cities housing both leagues.
James Cook and Laurie Harries were fined 1 each and court costs by Judge Loud for driving stock from its range after a district court conviction. They appealed from a justice court where fines were 20 each plus costs. their attorney has given verbal notice of appeal. The men work for Cabot T. Thomas. In Great Falls, O F Wadsworth offered delinquent Cascade county real estate for sale to cover taxes. city treasury offered city property for sale for special taxes on utilities and sewers.
A Milwaukee man who bought a revolver to kill his sweetheart was arrested for carrying concealed weapons. He was fined $25, and the woman he intended to kill paid the fine.
The Montanas defeated the Buttes in a Thornton bowl alleys series of five games last night. They started slow but finished strong to win on total pins 2 635 to 2 538. Swingley led with 236, Kohli high for Buttes with 197, Van Elis averaged 202 5 in two games.
Aurelio Herrera the Mexican fighter arrives at Boulder Hot Springs with manager Biddy Bishop to prepare for the February 3 two round bout with Kid Oglesby at the Broadway theater Butte. The gymnasium is fitted for his conditioning. An amateur league meeting is planned for Seattle on February 21 and Vancouver BC reports steps toward formation.
J. T. Howell wins government contract to carry mail between Billings and Corburn three times weekly. Contract starts February 22 with annual pay of 275 dollars.
Special Disptch reports Sara and Susan Simms withdrew their contest affidavits against R. J. Fitzgerald and John Wilson at the Great Falls land office yesterday afternoon for amendment.
In muddy conditions on January 22 at Oakland, Proper from the Jennings stable won a driving finish by a nose over Claude with Burns outriding Daly. The program included six races with Lady Kent, Hocco, Mi Reina, Hermencia, Prestano and others prevailing in selling events as weather threatened and the track lay heavy.
New Orleans January 22 results from six races show Showman winning the first at six furlongs with Glennevis second and My Surprise third in 1 17 4 5. The one mile selling featured Rey winning, Peat second and Frank Kenny third in 1 48 1 5. Fifth race six furlongs saw Federal prevail with Wealth second and St. Cuthbert third in 1 17. Sixth race mile and one sixteenth follows with Hargis leading Nitrate and Rankin in that order.
Carat won the race with Time 1:54 topping Frank M in second and Mosketo finishing third in a compact finish.
Entries for Friday race card list weights for six events at one mile to a mile and one eighth. Horses named include Welcome Light Marcos Le Flore Ceylon Sweet Nell Marselle Latuka Tioga Our Bessie Weather is clear and track heavy.
Special Dispatch from the Standard lists today’s San Francisco Call entries for six races. First race features Isabellita Attug Gy ros. second has Edinborough Rose of Hiro Phyllis. third shows Greyfield Bacchus Hungarian. fourth includes Grrvina Sylvia Talbot Stuyve. fifth lists iTainault Diderot Horton. sixth features Epicure The Major Oroviu.
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