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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1903
Page
10
The Buttes faced a patched LA pitching staff yesterday and pulled ahead in the seventh and eighth innings after a high scoring sixth. Liebhardt exited in the sixth as Stricklett struggled to close the game while Roach held the Dodgers in check, with McKevitt La Roque and Wilmot contributing key hits and fielding to secure the victory.
Roach collects two-base hits and drives in two runs as Los Angeles defeats Butte 4 to 1. Wilmot hits a three-base blast, Stricklett and Liebhardt record a strikeout each, and Os Angeles strands eight while Butte leaves one on. Weather fair with 100 in attendance. time two hours and fifteen minutes.
Salt Lake City started strong with nine hits and six runs through three innings against Wiggs before the Senators woke in the fourth, Salt Lake failing to score again. Donahue collided with Mahoney in the first inning and was knocked unconscious but recovered after cold water. Batteries Wiggs Carisch Lundbohm Anderson.
Seattle report describes George Babbitt pitching after a two year absence in a 10 inning affair. Weaver scored the winning run amid a tense sequence including a foul ball near the bleachers, a two-base hit by Weaver, and tricky defensive plays. The game highlights include Charfoss and Houtz at the plate and a misplayed ball by Stanley.
July 10 Tacoma reports a lively prize kicking contest. Klopf was ejected by umpire Mahaffey and escorted off by a policeman in the fourth inning. In the ninth St. Vrain forced in a run with bases loaded but Spokane failed to tie. Final score details garbled.
In Philadelphia on July 10 the local nine fell to Cleveland due to weak hitting while crepe bows honored the late Ed Delehanty. Hoffman moved to Los Angeles Coast after leaving Mack's team. The battery was Jorss Abbott Coakley Powers.
Chicago and New York racing dates report police in Chicago at Washington Park failing to enter before races end while issuing warrants to bookmakers. Multiple races at Washington Park and Brighton Beach list winners and times with minor clashes noted between officers and Pinkerton guards.
Delmar Park in St Louis opened with six races. Ringwall won the four and a half furlong selling race with Rhyme and Meason second and Quaker Girl third in 2:56. Alfie took the six and a half furlongs, Macbeth second, Carrie third in 1:26 2 5. Scalper won the five furlongs, Ingolthrift second, Tootsey Mack third in 1:04. Miss Mac Day won the seven furlongs purse, Maud Conne second, Poseur third in 1:28. Orpheum won the mile and a sixteenth selling, Charles Ramsey second, Pierce J. third in 1:49. True Blue captured the six furlongs, Virgle Sr. second, Croak third in 1:33.
The list covers six races with weights for maidens steeplechase handicap and selling events. Notable horses include Africander Dom Paul Golden Maxim Roe Hampton Dublin Hurstbourne Young Henry The Rhymer Slidell Interval Navasota and Miss McKenna with weights ranging from 92 to 199. Weather is clear with a fast track.
Washington failed to stack hits while Detroit benefited from Donovan's timely batting leading to a decisive win. Batteries included Orth and Kittridge for Washington, Donovan and Buellow for Detroit.
In Chicago on July 10 the Cubs won the last game of the series by stringing hits in three innings. Menefee pitched effectively after the first inning as Beere and Kling led the offense with a productive showing. The Philadelphia battery was Menefee and Kling with Dugeleby and Simmer catching.
The page lists multiple races with horse names and weights. First race is mile and three quarters with Balm of Gilead, Stuyve, Foxney Kane and others. Second race is three quarters of a mile featuring John Peters Crugados Bardolph and others. Third race is Young handicap a mile and three sixteenths with Six Shooter Aladdin Little Scout Lucian Ainleby Monarka and more. Fourth race shows a mile and a sixteenth entry line.
The list records horses and odds for the fifth race a one mile event with entries including Brage Brulare Sioux Chief Warte Nicht Sidney and Love. Weather is cloudy and the track muddy affecting chances.
A brief score note records Seattle and Oakland RW FE with a final tally of minus 56 and a pace of 3.7. The fragment provides no further context on teams dates or venues.
Free admission for children marks today’s ball game as Butte battles Los Angeles in a six game set. Butte holds three wins so far with Los Angeles needing both remaining games to tie. Bandelin to pitch for Butte with Thielman or Thatcher for LA. Kane hoped back today.
Wilmot drew applause after a return and doubled on the first pitched ball. Pitcher Tom Kelly was released by Butte and signed with Salt Lake. Sen is a rising star for Salt Lake as Kittridge and Bonner are released by the New York Nationals. Portland papers hint at a Pacific Coast League return for Bill Gannon, though it seems unlikely. Butte had no walks yesterday. Spokane has a new pitcher seen as promising. After tomorrow Buttes head to the coast for two weeks. fans should attend today and tomorrow games. Ogden seeks a Pacific National league franchise.
Danny Maher the American jockey was thrown from a speeding car after steering gear failed. He suffered a fractured skull base and other injuries and is hospitalized at Catherham Cottage in London in grave condition. The chauffeur was injured but the other car’s occupants escaped serious harm.
The Montana Coursing club presents a 24 day open stake for next Sunday July 12. Entrants include Confidence Quicksand Cloudburst Charming Thought Dexter B and Llewellyn. Martin Brennan judges and Ben Carin handles slips. No admission charged to boost spectator turnout.
The Waterloo stakes draw lists numerous pairings including Hocking Doherty Lady Crawford against Blake Smith Black Boy and Blake Smith Charming Thought against R M Campbell Queen Moe. Other matchups feature G H Macdougall Tatleh versus Nicholls Rowe Noall Lear King and Olds Jones Carrie G against Soapy Bill with several more duels like Quicksand versus Nicholls Rowe Noall Scout versus Hocking Doherty Dexter B and Frisco versus Lady Newark. The event sets the stage for a strong bid by the Butte club.
Helena directors declare the franchise not for sale and send the $500 forfeit to Tacoma after denying reports they would sell to Ogden or other teams. Vice President Pursell confirms no sale and reiterates commitment to the Pacific National League.
Round trip Basin or Boulder offered with good going on Saturday or Sunday and return by Monday. Alhambra round trip available with Sunday return. Ticket office listed as 41 North Main Street Butte. W. R. Meech, C. P. & T.
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