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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1913
Page
2
Miami secures a lengthy victory in a disputed race featuring investments by Fase Place. Wagers and flood-related risks were noted as factors in the outcome, as stakeholders weigh implications for future events.
First race Yip-Hy-Ya won with Hynd ra second and Misplay third. Second race Wild Gear led, Lady Adelaide second, Brigham third. Third race Pajarolla won, Tight Boy second, Clara W. third. Fourth race Miami led, Foot loose second, Flying third. Fifth race Fancy won, Parnell Girl second, Beverstein third. Sixth race Buss first, Great Friar second, Mandadero third.
A full crowd watched an action packed program as three favorites plus a 6 to 11 shot won, with sensational finishes in the sixth as Great Friar and Mandadero battled for second. Miami led from start to finish to take the mile and a quarter, while Footloose and Flying finished strong. Jockey Eddie Smith suffered a bad fall in the first race and was hospitalized. Red Box broke down and was shot. The Copper Hill handicap at six furlongs offered 33,000 with several good runners, and H. I. Wilson’s stable captured two wins with Miami and another horse later.
The race finished with Rey del Sierras winning and Aunt Bird second. Trained by W S Heath, Clara W placed show, Pajarolla showed strong effort while Tight Boy faded in the stretch. Bay and Belle battled midpack as the field shuffled under a 3:47 start time and 4:48 final.
The column notes mother and son running on the same track yesterday. In the opening race Hard Ball, a son of Gold Ball, started as a 10 to 1 shot in the second race. Jara W. was likely overlaid by the odds.
A chaotic list of racing entries across five races with horse names such as Sir Harry Julius Pincus Ada Kennedy Big Lumax and Tony WME. Notable owners and stables are mentioned like Chanticler stable and Grefer & Bender. The card lists six furlong and one mile races for two year olds and older horses with selling and purse details scattered amid OCR noise.
At Fort Randall the Grand Circuit opener featured four trotting events. Anvil, a heavy favorite driven by Ed Geers, won the championship trotting sweepstakes with a fastest heat time of 2:04% and 2:04% in the final, while Star Winter led the 2:19 trot and Eulabel upset in the Tavern stake with a 2:09% best. Other winners included Arion in the 2:09 trot and Derby Boy placing in the money in the earlier heat.
American Association update shows Milwaukee 8 defeating St Paul 8 to 1 in a decisive game. No further schedules listed.
In Nottingham England on July 11 McLoughlin of San Francisco and Hackett of New York defeated Rahe and Kleinschroth in doubles three sets to one 6 4 2 6 6 3 8 6 securing a spot in the Davis Cup preliminaries final round. They will meet Canada after Canada beat Belgium at Wimbledon July 18 19 and 21.
In a tight Davis Cup semifinal, McLoughlin and Hackett sparked a rally as Germany led 4-1 in the fourth set before an American comeback 5-5. The U S and Canada advance to meet England for the Davis Cup challenge, with Powell and Schwengers defeating Watson and Duvivier in straight sets 6-2 6-2 1-2.
Sammy Trott of Columbus Ohio was matched today to fight Steve Ketchell in Winnipeg Manitoba August 16 in a 12 round bout at 133 pounds at 8 o clock An effort will be made to arrange a match between the winner and Wolgast
In Los Angeles on July 11, five of the ten entrants are described as dark horses while F. Thompson, the world champion, and James Donahue, a close rival, appear to dominate the field in a tense race.
probable first and second place men in the 1918 all around world's championship track and field meet are noted as ready for the annual event tomorrow afternoon on Bovard field here. It will be the first time the matches have been held in the West.
Special Dispatch from Lewistown reports a Buffalo victory in a rough game with scoring limited and a decisive battery exchange. West and Musser for Buffalo faced Lewistown pitchers Gigin and Kelly, with the final score reflecting strong defense and timely hits.
A brief telegraph dispatch from Billings dated July 11 reports a score likely from a local game with players R H Poe and Dromgam listed, along with Batter ies Remneas Hodgins Rhodes McGovern and Lambert. The fragmentary text names teams and individuals but lacks a complete game result or context.
Miles City reports a hot week with temperatures reaching 102 in the shade on Wednesday after 97 on Sunday, 90 on Monday, and 89 on Tuesday. A recent thunderstorm cooled conditions briefly. Margaret Anglin shifts to producing management by leasing an entire New York floor for costumes and scenery of her upcoming tour.
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