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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
14
A tense home game ends with a disputed finish. UMPIRE decisions spoil a promising run, denying Red Ehret and the team a chance to win against ten opponents. An angry crowd demonstrates before the game moves to a shelter. Tacoma Matinee highlights a dramatic ending on home grounds.
The Butte team saw a 6 5 defeat to Tacoma after a disputed ninth inning led by umpire Ehret. Key moments included Dudley’s early strike controversy and Bresino’s defensive plays, while Tacoma tallied runs in the first three frames and capitalized on a late rally.
New York July 8 Let it be placed on records that on Fourth morning at the polo ground George Wiltse custodian of clever curves pitched 10 innings against Philadelphia without allowing a hit establishing a new world’s record. The score stood 1 to 0 as the crowd discussed Cy Young’s no hit feats and Wiltse’s performance left only one baserunner who reached first and no further. Wiltse struck out six of the 31 men faced.
Tacoma batted for Samuels in the ninth and earned a 5 4 victory. Paasche, Suess, Kellackey and Shea delivered key hits while Samuels fanned 4 and Carson 2. Suess and Kellackey hit triples with two base hits, Wa ters and Carthigat added steals as Tacoma capitalized on errors in the late innings.
San Francisco beat Portland 9 to 2 with Rawer San Francisco and Deasehele Mane noted. Batteries Henley and La Longe contributed for San Francisco while Kin sella and Madden also affected the Portland game.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Spokane July. With two on, two out, and Spokane ahead 4 2, Red Brown of the Aberdeen Black Cats delivered a sizzling eighth inning hit scoring two. Aberdeen won 5 4 as wind hindered outfield play and errors mounted for both sides. Killilay fanned nine for Spokane. Starkell struck out two and walked five for Aberdeen. Bobby James had three hits in four at bats. SwinJells debuted for Aberdeen catching behind the plate. Batteries Kililay Swindells and Kell Boettiger.
Vancouver defeats Seattle 7 to 0 as Hickey shuts out the Rainiers on seven singles. Stayes wobbly for Seattle, Flannigan saves a homer with a leaping grab in the eighth and also leads Vancouver hitters with four runs driven in. Fortier and Sugden witness a rough day for Seattle pitching.
In St Paul, first game St Paul defeated Kansas City 5 to 0 while second game St Paul lost to Kansas City 10 to 0. At Louisville Louisville played Toledo to a 3 run finish. Columbus defeated Indianapolis 4 to 3 in eleven innings. Minneapolis hosted Milwaukee with Milwaukee winning 4 to 2.
A large number of motorists depart New York for Buffalo to start the Glidden tour on Thursday. Reported entries total 51 with 28 contending for the Glidden trophy 13 for the Hower prize for runabouts 3 for certificates under Glidden conditions and seven official press and advertising cars.
Missoula reports the death of Mrs A C Dufley of Thompson Falls in Sisters Hospital after an appendectomy performed three weeks prior. Her husband Mr Dufley served as Northern Pacific station agent at Thompson. Undertaker Lucy took charge and no funeral arrangements were made tonight.
John C. Curry, a well known race horse driver, died at his Kansas City home today July 8. He was a prominent figure in local racing circles and widely mourned by friends and colleagues.
Washington July 8 The state department announced the appointment of Thomas W. Haskins of California as consul at Swatow China.
From Tokio July 8 an anxious crowd awaits the outcomes of the Democratic National Convention in America as news filters in. The report notes the heightened interest and global attention surrounding the event and its possible impact.
Missoula July meeting adds 15 new Eagles including Sargent Adams Ream Lloyd Rancourt Keys Lacasse Naleri Ellinghouse Jensen Miller Schander Long Hansen Mahoney led by President Smith. Secretary Morrelles notes expected larger Montana state convention attendance in Garden City with drill teams competing for a $500 prize, lodge caps funds at over $6,000 after tonight’s $500 entertainment contribution.
P F Reinhardt through Hall and Patterson files for divorce from Matilda M Reinhardt in Missoula district court. Desertion cited as grounds for the action.
In Boston on July 8 the Red Sox beat the Indians as timely hitting fueled a 8 to 1 victory. Batteries Pruitt and Criger for Cleveland and Rhoades and N Clarke for Boston.
Philadelphia pitchers Bender and Smith combine to hold St. Louis scoreless as Philadelphia earns a 2 0 victory. Six hits by Philadelphia came in two innings and key batteries were Howell and Spencer for Philadelphia with Bender on the mound.
Washington held Chicago to four hits as Tannehill and Warner pitched effectively. The Senators won easily with a decisive score, while Chicago’s offense struggled to mount a rally. Players Manuel Owen Sullivan and Shaw contributed in the field for Washington.
New York game notes credit July and Chase and Ball with two misplays that let the visitors secure their third straight victory. Score reads 8 to 3 in favor of the visitors.
Chicago regained the National League lead by defeating Brooklyn 6 to 2. Battery trio Reulbach Brown Moran Holmes Ritter Bergen pitched for Chicago as Brooklyn's lineup struggled to score.
St. Louis defeated Boston 7 to 2 in the second game of the series today. Batteries were Raymond and Ludwig for St. Louis and Flaherty Dorner and Graham for Boston. Umpire Johnstone.
Cincinnati won easily as poor New York fielding and timely local hitting decided the contest. Score: Cincinnati. Batteries Weimer and Schlei for Cincinnati. McGinity Wiltse Malarkey Bresnahan for New York. Umpire Klem.
Fans in Butte cheer twilight baseball as Russ Hall schedules the first evening game at 6 30 pm. The Tacoma series and the Giants stay near the pennant stretch draw interest, with Hall’s recruits fast and scrappy. Burnett joins Butte to bolster the lineup, while Mike Lynch's two young pitchers Baker or Hall vie for the mound duty.
Philadelphia won both games of a July doubleheader in Pittsburg. In the first game Philadelphia defeated Pittsburg with a midgame surge after a quiet start, Bays and Leever pitched for the visitors while Camnitz and Gibson logged innings for Pittsburg. Umpire was O Day. In the second game Philadelphia again triumphed over Pittsburg with strong hitting and steady pitching from their rotation as Camnitz and Leever toed the rubber for Pittsburg. Leever, Young, Phillippe and Camnitz worked for Philadelphia. Umpire O Day.
At Lincoln Lincoln 6 Des Moines 0. Siou x City 1 Omaha 2. Pueblo 2 Denver 2. A compact scoreboard summary lists three pairings with final tallies, showing Lincoln and Pueblo strong in their games while Omaha edged Sioux City and Denver battled Pueblo to a draw.
Hot Springs Va July Frank H Hitchcock former first assistant post master general and Taft campaign manager was unanimously chosen today chairman of the Republican national committee after a conference with Judge Taft and the executive committee. The committee also elected George Rumsey Sheldon of New York treasurer Arthur J Vorys to head the Ohio campaign and set Cincinnati as the Ohio headquarters.
Cincinnati delegates and the Citizens' committee will meet in Hot Springs Virginia Thursday with Judge Taft to settle the programme for Notification Day. John R. Malloy will represent Senator Warner. a large stand is planned for Taft and the committee. The formal notification is expected at noon on July 25.
During the present week 189 to 200 Americans will depart Panama City to observe presidential elector ballots across the republic. Quiet conditions prevail nationwide. The London Tattler reports a jewelry proposal exchange, noting the engagement ring as splendid and beautiful.
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