Basebal l Gossip on Butte and Draft Rule Changes
The article discusses new drafting rules allowing leagues to claim territory, potential moves for the Northwestern and Coast leagues, and interest in placing notable players like Charlie Carr and Lave Cross with Montana teams. It mentions implications for Butte, Helena, Pocatello, Salt Lake, Ogden, and Boise, plus recent baseball notes from Harrisburg and Vancouver and a Deer Lodge basketball game with detailed box scores.
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Tphiladelphia Sporting Life
Charles Cary
Indianapolis
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Big Brush
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Montana College Beaten by Aggies in Record Game
In Deer Lodge tonight the Montana College basketball team lost 100 to 4 to the State Agricultural College five. The Aggies built a decisive lead early and maintained it, setting a state record for largest score in Montana basketball.
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Mines Defeat Helena Athletics In Fast Butte Exhibition
Peters and Wigenstein led the Mines to a 26 to 19 victory over Helena Friday. The win boosts Butte’s claim of top form in the local league as Five W's and the high school loom as rivals. A double header next Thursday could settle the standings and hint at a clash with Anaconda.
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New York Race Tracks Prepare for Uncertain Season
An official of the Jockey Club said New York will have horse racing next season but dates and conditions remain undecided. Saratoga hopes for a full August run, potentially four racing days weekly, while other tracks await appellate rulings before final scheduling.
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American champ Travers to compete in British amateur
Jerome D. Travers of Montclair New Jersey the United States amateur golf champion will travel to Scotland to take part in the British amateur championship at Muirfield on May 24 and the following days. He plans to come over specifically for this event and likely will skip other British tournaments.
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Jerome D. Travers
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Company of Edinburgh
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Boston pair defaulted in amateur doubles semi at club
In the United States amateur doubles racket championship semi finals at the tennis and racket club, Barrett Wendell Jr. and D MacAbbot of Boston defaulted to George H. Fearing Jr. and H D Scott of Boston, the present champions.
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D. MacAbbot
George H. Fearing, Jr
H. D. Scott
Stagg Announces three Chicago Gridiron Dates
University of Chicago director Stagg releases next fall football schedule with three key away and home dates. Chicago meets Minnesota in Minneapolis on Oct. 3, Cornell in Ithaca on Nov. 13, and Wisconsin at Marshall Field on Nov. 20.
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Nelson May Fight Welsh Before Long
Chicago, Jan. 23 Battling Nelson lightweight champion says he will wait 30 days for Welsh to claim the title then whip him He refuses to fight McFarland until Packy pays debts He plans a southern tour then Texas and a ranch stop before returning to Chicago in about six weeks He dismisses rivals and predicts a decisive bout with Welsh after a brief layoff
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Griffith Offers Two Men for Shortstop Tinker
Chicago January report says Manager Clarke Griffith seeks Joe Tinker as Reds shortstop option. Griffith repeats offer of Mike Mowrey and Buddy Hulswit, while Cubs President Murphy and Manager Chance weigh the deal. Trade likely blocked by Murphy and Chance despite Tinker may join Cubs next season.
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Crack German Wrestler to Give Exhibition at MSG
German champion Ernest Siegfried arrives in New York and plans an exhibition at Madison Square Garden on January 28. He offers $100 to any man who faces him and $40 if the opponent lasts 80 minutes. Enter free, expenses paid, aiming to test Gotch Jenkins Rogers and Mahin among possible opponents.
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Johnson ainsists on dictating boxing match terms
Boston January 23. Promoter John N Sullivan says Johnson will not dictate terms if Jeffries or Corbett meet him. He adds big money may be at stake and Johnson must consent or risk no fight. He questions Corbett's ability to get in shape and Jeffries’ readiness.
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Yale Nine Captain Tad Jones to Attend This Season
New Haven Conn Jan 3 Tad Jones captain of Yale last year notified Captain Murphy he will be on hand this season. The report places Jones in the lineup as Yale prepares for upcoming baseball activities with expectations high for the squad and leadership.
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Murphy
Yale Baseball Conditioning Starts Ahead of Spring Camp
March 1 marks the beginning of spring activities with the squad led by the head coach. Players begin conditioning on gym floors for battery candidates and will move to cage work in about two weeks. A general call for candidates will not be issued until February 22.
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Yale Coach Chooses Stroke For Varsity Eight
New Haven Conn January 23 Yale is careful in selecting a stroke for its varsity eight next year. Griswold who collapsed in last year’s boat race and died weighed 158 pounds. Kennedy tests Brainard and Captain Howe Brainard weighs 171 and Howe 184 the heaviest strokes Yale has had in years to prevent a collapse in June race.
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Howe Brainard
Howe
French Runner Saint Yves Emerges In Marathon Spotlight
Henry Saint Yves a 20 year old French runner joins professional marathon ranks. He won the 26 mile Falkirk to Powder Hall race in England in 2 hours 44 minutes despite poor conditions, showing little training and fatigue. Fourteen days earlier he ran Windsor to Shepherd’s Bush in 2 hours 33 minutes, beating Johnny Hayes’ Olympic era mark.
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Shepherd's Bush Stadium
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Results on Tracks at Los Angeles Race Meet
Results from six races in Los Angeles on June 23. Rieta tops seven furlongs with Pert second and Miss Naomi third in 1 28 3 5. Flying Squirrel wins three furlongs followed by Medallion and Donau. Eastlake handicap King James wins with Hualket and Hasty Agnes second and third in 1 07. Ventura handicap Restisouche takes first with Magazine and Maltbie second and third in 1 25 ? . First Peep wins mile eighth with Clem second and Bucket Brigade third in 1 55 4 5. Mark Anthony wins six furlongs with Burt second and Critic third in 1 14 1 5.
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Emeryville Results First Race at Six Furlongs
Oakland January 23 results from the Emeryville meet list six races with winners Matae Mack Fire Tom Shaw Lissak High Private Ketchemike Roseben and Rose Queen among winners and placers. Time figures noted for each race from 1:12 5 to 1:13 2 1.
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Big Fam Honors Tennis Champion Dennis Duncan McLaughlin
Butte veteran Dennis Duncan McLaughlin, a three time Montana champion, receives Spalding and Kro's annual donation in the form of a new high quality racket. The model, suggested by Hackett and Alexander, features a concave throat and heavy stringing for strength and balance. McLaughlin plans to compete again this summer despite advanced age.
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Naval Academy announces 202X track schedule
Baltimore January 23. The naval academy field and track team release a season slate with dual meets at Annapolis against Johns Hopkins on May 1 Columbia on May 8 University of Pennsylvania on May 15 and Princeton on May 22. The schedule marks the most pretentious pursuit by the academy in track sports.
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Centennial Beer Marks A Century Of Popular Glasses
Centennial beer grows in favor over 30 years and becomes a staple, with the slogan a million glasses a day signaling broad appeal and strong consumer support.
Coulon Ready to Meet Challengers for Money
Chicago January 23 The Coulon family confirms plans for boxing matches with Young Mitchell and Kid Clipped. Johnny Coulton weighs 105 pounds and accepts a purse with a side bet. George Coulon is ready to fight at about 116 pounds or 118 for a side stake.
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George
Detroit to Sign Moriarity for Third Base
President F J Navin of the Detroit Americans announces a purchase arrangement with the New York Americans for George Moriarity to play third base. The price is not disclosed.
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F. J. Navin
Detroit American League Baseball Club
New York Americans
George Moriarity
Magrates Strengthen Teams. Second Division Clubs Set for 1909
Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City and Minneapolis are heavily upgrading rosters for next season. Saints manager Mike Kelley reshapes the 1908 crew with numerous signings while George Lennon backs a costly rebuild. McCloskey at Milwaukee adds multiple new players and pursues more talent as clubs brace for strong competition.
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Jones Seeks 30000 To Manage White Sox
Portland January 23 Fielder Jones manager of the Chicago White Sox says he will return to manage next season for a salary of 30000 The strain of handling fast players he calls the reason Fans think he names high figures to spur Comiskey to offer about half He warns he will quit the game if not paid the amount he demands
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Marathon Skaters Prep For Butte Race Duel
Aspirants for the upcoming 26 mile marathon on rollers in Butte February 17 include Jimmy Reynolds who trains hard and duels with Wally Bradford. Arthur Dubie expects to win, while two Minneapolis skaters and Wallace Richards, lately from Spokane, join the field amid rink disruptions.
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Revival of Six Day Walking Race in New York
New York on January 23 reports plans to revive the six day go as you please race at Madison Square Garden starting March 7. Sixty six pedestrians from 18 countries are to compete in 26 runners making up 18 teams with $5000 in prize money.
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Going Somewhere to Answer a Want Ad
A brief quip notes answering a want ad can feel like a small trip to Dollar Land. The line reflects the wary humor of pursuing bargains and opportunities with modest means.
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