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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
2
Farr returns home to report to committee about funds secured and advances in progress. Local officials expected updates tonight as talks focus on allocations and oversight.
News from Spokane reports volunteers and merchants show strong support as steering committee canvasses stock buyers. Most business men have taken stock, aiming to decide policies and directors at upcoming meeting. Farr, president of the Spokane group, notes favorable sentiment and continued canvassing this week.
A club left for Spokane optimistic about strengthening the league and boosting support from merchants and fans. The speaker believes industrial giants will resist until a substantial guarantee is secured, preferring to push ahead with local backing.
Chicago Jan 25 Tom Seaton former star pitcher of the Philadelphia Nationale and late of the Brooklyn Newark Federal forces was sold to the Chicago Cubs by Harry Sinclair. The reported price was 7.59 with a proviso the deal is off if Seaton fails to make good on the spring training trip. Purchase money payable only if Manager Tinker is satisfied Seaton is the old Seaton.
The Masked Marvel is linked to Mortimer Henderson of Altoona Pa though he denies the alias. In a tourney ongoing in New York wrestling, the hooded figure battles in catch-as-catch-can and Greek Roman matches, with long contests against Zbyszko and others concluding in draws or defeats. Henderson, 210 pounds and just over six feet, has faced champions like Aberg and Strangler Lewis, earning draws and notable victories across a career spanning the West and Central America.
An Outlook writer in close touch with Dutch affairs reports Holland’s war-era mood. The Dutch army remains mobilized and weary but daily life continues in cafes and shops near Belgian frontlines. Trade benefits from the war persist through the Overseas Trust, while shortages and smuggling concerns strain supplies and taxicab fleets.
Akron wrestles with a boxing decision edge as Johnny Grimth challenges light heavyweight champion Fred Welsh in a 12 round bout. Griffith pressed throughout, Dutch eye cut for Welsh, catchweights listed, Holmes defends Duckey Hones. Anaconda gym bout set with Rentrop Barbour finish match, promotion issues noted. Minneapolis bout awards Otto Wa a new paper decision over Packey Hommey in 10 rounds.
The New York department of food and markets states it has authentic Chicago information that a group of Chicago packers bought 43,090,000 pounds of poultry to corner the cad storage market. Roasting chickens sold up to 23 cents a pound and broilers up to 28 cents a pound.
Promoters reach terms for a Mon day night bout at the Broadway theater featuring BJee Westergard and Charley Cutler, with Pat Connolly as referee. The winner of this elimination contest earns a clash with Joe Stocher, the American champion, who plans an appearance in February. Cutler trains to gain weight for the match while Connolly seeks to avoid telephoned “fake” criticisms and keep wrestling reputable for Butte fans.
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