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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1913
Page
2
A large Saturday crowd watched a long feature race at the track. Cantem and Sir Fretful battled Du Bon to the wire in a thrilling mile handicap, with Sir Fretful narrowly winning and Cantem close behind. Montauk Don led the first race, and Mall Matthews aboard Tn auleta secured a convincing fifth race victory.
A crowded track reported strong betting with 13 bookmakers and many 7or 1pound wagers. Jockey Dominick of St Louis rode No Quarter a sharp race to a close finish, while Star Actor trailed in the Fourth of July crowd favorite Copperfield posted a big price in race five. Dawson, though inexperienced, showed smart ride on Decency and Lady Adelaide, with Prior expected to add mounts next week.
Steady driving and minimal engine trouble propelled Earl Cooper to victory in the Golden Potlatch trophy race for the Lake View course. His 20.81 mile time of 2 hours 49 minutes 12 seconds averaged 71.1 mph. Burman finished second on a three-cylinder Keeton, Latta was third in an Interstate. Tets aft retired after 25 laps due to a broken cam shaft. In the Interstate race, Jim Parsons of Seattle won the 100 miles in 1 hour 10 minutes 58 seconds, with Cameron of Victoria second and Hansen third in a Stutz Hudson.
The readable parts mention a local event or notice with names and places blurred by OCR. Details are scant but the fragment indicates an upcoming occurrence involving community figures and a location, with no clear dates or outcomes to confirm.
Boston led Philadelphia 7 to 6 as Leonard faltered in the seventh. Barry opened with a hit, then walks and a muff by Tris Speaker helped Philadelphia pull ahead, while Buach faltered and was replaced by Bender. Hooper and bunting in Boston produced late pressure but the rally fell short.
Spokane club president F C Farr discusses with Victoria’s Leonard Waitelet about recruiting Lynch to save Spokane from last place. Tacoma figures McGinnity and Frank Redpath also want Lynch back in the Tiger lineup.
Frank Crawford of Vancouver debuted for Helena, pitching four innings and allowing four hits. A ninth inning rally by Helena fell short as Butte held on for victory. Robinson started for Helena, with Vigilante and Ryan featuring in the late innings. Cronin, Tobinson, Fox and Snineth contributed at the plate for Helena.
Great Falls 0 Missoula 1 in a pitchers duel marred by misses and errors. Two-base hits by Delhi Kelly, Sacrifice hits by Delh Siner Williams. Double plays Trekell Morse Carman Siner Daschbach Carman. Stolen bases Daschbach Faye Carman. Trekell 3 Williams 2 strikeouts. Time of game one hour twenty two minutes. Umphro Frary.
Standing of the Clubs Tacoma Washington July 5 reports Mike Lynch’s successful work with the Victoria Bees in the Northwestern league. The note highlights team standings and Lynch’s influence on performance and team development.
Dodgers suffer injuries as Fisher and Stengel join hospital list while Giants, led by Mathewson, beat Brooklyn 4 to 2. Ragan allows two Brooklyn runs on four singles. Giants tally in sixth. Other notes: rain ends Boston at Philadelphia and St Louis at Pittsburgh games early. schedule lists Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and Louis at Chicago.
Salt Lake, Utah, July 6. Playing errorless ball, Saint team defeated Ogden for the sixth straight game 3 to 0. Morgan held the visitors to three hits while Salt Lake collected six clean hits. Rustenhaven was hit hard for two daggers.
Victoria blanked Tacoma 2 0 as pitcher Fitzgerald brilliant for Victoria while Tacoma bats struggled. Batteries Fitzgerald and Shea for Victoria Crandell Belford and Totce Crandell for Tacoma. Game details show Victoria gains decisive win despite no runs by Tacoma.
The Butte Matinee Club holds a 2:30 start on the mile track with two races. First race entries include Barn ford, Tophy, Amos K., White Hair, Charlie, Jeb and Mina. Second event entries list Anaconda II, Alfonso, Silver Bill, Hazeldot, Tom 1, Flying Cloud, Richmond, Montana, Chieftain and Rob Colbert. Dick Hyland of San Francisco defeats Bill Morse of Miles City in six rounds, Morse quitting after a fourth round solar plexus shot and a sixth round uppercut.
Wawamian of Honolulu broke all swimming records in the 10 and 7 yard dashes at Sutro Baths in San Francisco. For 10 yards his time was 6.485 seconds, surpassing Daniels of New York who held the previous 45 second form course. The article notes swimmers gain speed by pushing off boundary walls and that more turns aid speed. At Sutro Baths today the course measured 1.
The text cites times in various swimming or running events with record references. It mentions a straightaway course record of 43 seconds, a Duke holding the Olympic record that was surpassed, a Hawaiian setting a new world record for a percent distance in 45 seconds, and Daniele's previous world record for a two turn course at 9.15 seconds.
In Los Angeles on July 5 the Pacific Coast League game notes show Oakland and Venice teams, with Batteriee Kililay and Crisp, Hitt and Kreitz listed among players. The brief score details are unclear due to OCR flaws, but the report highlights lineups and a late score gap.
The Irish-Americans club from New York won a hard fought senior AAU meet in Grant Park Chicago. St P. Drew from Springfield High School led individual events in the 100 and 220 yards. Irish-Americans claimed multiple event wins and set several records, with notable upsets and strong showings by schoolboys and youth athletes.
McVinly of Derwent Rowing Club Tasmania defeats E D P Hinks of London Rowing Club to win the diamond challenge scull by time 49 minutes 49 seconds. Leander Boat Club takes grand challenge cup for eight-oared crews, beating Jesus College Cambridge with a time near seven minutes.
Boston July 5 George Brickley younger brother of Harvard football star signs with Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Americans. He played second base for Everett high School for four years led his league in batting last season with over .500 average and 12 home runs in 21 games.
Fire damaged the office of Tames E Sullivan, secretary of the Amateur Athlete union, destroying part of the organization’s archives. This marks the second time in ten years that AAU records have been destroyed by fire.
Wardner Idaho July 5 The world record in rock drilling was broken here yesterday by Siligo and St Germain who drilled 46 13 19 inches into granite in 15 minutes and won a prize of 300 dollars The previous record 45 7 16 inches was set at Tonopah Nevada July 6 last year
In a brief listing the American Association shows Ville near Toledo at 6 and 2, Minneapolis versus Columbus at 8, Indianapolis traveling to Kansas City at 6, and Milwaukee at 5, reflecting a series of regional results and matchups.
A panel of Frisco experts lauds Willie Ritchie after his victory over Joe Rivers, calling him a worthy champion with heart and strategy. Critics fault Rivers for lacking fighter’s heart, note the fifth round turning point, and discuss future challengers including Tommy Murphy and Freddie Welsh.
Walter Snell of Brooklyn who captained Brown University baseball last season signed with the Boston American League club and will report about July 20. He plays first base and catcher.
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