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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1908
Page
58
The speakers joke about weak hitting and pitching trends, recall legendary sluggers, and joke about naturalization tests tied to baseball knowledge. They joke that hitting declines are due to faster fielding and foul strike rules while praising home runs and old records and marvel at odd feats in early baseball lore.
New York July 4. American hopes in the 800-meter race at London rest on Melvin Sheppard as the leading half miler. Frank Sheehan and Bromilow show speed, with Jones likely the next best, while Dray withdraws from the team to honor his mother’s wish and the fear of pole vault accidents.
Mr Westend speaks of a loyal maid who would stay after Mrs Murrayhill’s sudden death this morning. Mrs Westend confirms the maid’s shift in plans, expressing happiness at the unexpected turn.
New York July 4 Addison G Hannans 27 foot sloop Seneca defender of the Canada Cup on Lake Ontario last summer has been barred from all regattas and cruises of the New York Yacht Club for extreme design The decision rests with official measurer William Hallock whose certificate is withheld pending an appeal to a general club meeting The situation follows the senator s absence from early season regatta entries and raises questions about eligibility and compliance with club by laws and racing rules
George S. Lyon Canadian golf champion objects to Olympic gold medal awards after touring London. He cites irregular entries and plans to skip the medal ceremony. He notes American contenders like Travers and Chandler Egan and compares English and American golf strength. He plans to enter the national amateur at Garden City in September.
Knickerbocker credits the Roosevelt platform while Becker mocks the praise as servile. The brief exchanges hint at political theatre and differing views of leadership.
Cambridge July 4 Harvard faces a thin guard and backfield for football next season with strong baseball and crew prospects. Captain Burr may play tackle while Hoar, Forchheimer and McGuire vie at guard. End material is ample and quarterback will be filled by untried players. Crew looks brighter. only J Richardson Jr will not return. Track forecasts look poor.
New York July 4 Celtic Park games in aid of the firemen memorial fund postponed from Decoration Day due to weather have been set for Saturday Aug 29. Seventeen American athletes who qualified for the London Olympics have entered, and the meet will mark their first appearance since returning from the British capital. The event at Celtic Park will serve as a reception to the athletes with plans for a thoroughly rousing welcome.
At New York race tracks secret betting persists among acquaintances without money exchange as police fail to halt it. The Hughes anti-betting law battles court interpretation, with experts predicting shifts toward England France models where profits go to owners or public funds. Jockey clubs push to keep racing as sport while betting tightens.
In a Philadelphia Press excerpt, Radley complains his wife is the most forgetful woman. A friend questions the claim and notes her habit of failing to recall where he left his pipe the previous night.
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