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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1908
Page
17
A large crowd witnesses a dramatic ball game with key moments highlighted by Hurley and Mack Cot. Details are garbled, but the report notes a mass casualty event and mentions commanding plays by Glonin and Wendel-Minney, with IntE captain credited.
Butte crushed Aberdeen 12 to 4 in a Northwest League clash as Captain Cartright sparked a fourth inning rally with a homer and three runs, while Buck Hurley starred on the mound guarding a strong Butte lead amid a large, festive crowd.
In a high chaos game, Butte defeats Aberdeen 8 to 6 as Cartright drives a center field homer, Streich starts a big fourth, Kreitz stars with grit after injury, and Samuels, Irby, and Fitzgerald push a late rally. Each team trades hits, errors, and sharp plays with a feverish crowd.
Spokane and Tacoma split a doubleheader as Spokane won the first game 4 to 1 after a slow start, while Tacoma tied the series with a ninth inning rally in the second game. Bresino starred for the Tigers with two runs, while Hall and Stevens contributed in the opener.
Seattle and Vancouver traded wins as Seattle beat Vancouver 6 to 4 in the morning game while Vancouver defeated Seattle 13 to 5 in the afternoon. Hickey shut down Seattle’s offense in key moments, and McKune collided with Sugden at the plate as both teams battled through errors and walks before Vancouver’s late surge.
Morning play sees St Louis loss and Washington win as New York outbats and fields better at times. Afternoon game features Johnson limiting New York to four runs while Washington wins 6 to 0. Sweeney and Newton share key hits and catches in a tense series of early season league play.
In a foggy split, Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh in the afternoon with strong pitching and hitting led by Lanter and Shiouhiagus. Earlier, Pittsburgh won the morning game 4 1 as Havens, Bergen, Young, and Graham contributed. The doubleheader featured closings with both teams trading scores and solid performances from Wagner and St Louis.
In Ruths for a purse of 00, Jerry McCarthy defeated Young Earne of Livingston in a tense wrestling match. The card listed future bouts including a possible rematch with Barto, while other notes mention local figures Fete Tela of Hutto and references to events in town.
In a packed program at the track Northwest wore down Cabin to win by a nose amid a thrilling stretch duel. Jockeys were active as Mabel Thollender led early before Cabin surged, with Northwest narrowly ahead at the wire in a controversial finish.
Special Dispatch reports Dillon Independents edged Butte Independents 4 to 2 in a season highlight game. Califf debuted for Dillon mound duties with 10 strikeouts, Wilson fanned 7, but seven errors by Butte and two by Dillon influenced the outcome.
Lewie Long of Spokane and Anarion Tambar of Chicago fought a fierce exhibition at Spirit Lake, ending with Long agreeing to a $144 prize. Lombard edged Long in skill but Long showed grit, absorbing a sharp jaw left before finishing strong. Women and children filled the crowd as Spokane fans journeyed to witness the bout.
A long list of races with winners runners up and times across twelve events. The Sultan captures the opening six furlongs with Previlge second and Vivant third in a 12 13 14 time.
Special Dispatch from tie Standard reports Bozeman defeated Livingston 3 to 2 in a close afternoon game. Senter hit a left handed catch over shortstop for the key play. Captain Snyder collected three hits for Bozeman as lineup details and player positions are listed, reflecting a tight contest.
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