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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1902
Page
13
A Yale led football rules committee proposes radical changes to equalize outcomes. It favors swapping sides after touchdowns, allowing field goal attempts by the defending side, and forbidding sideline coaching to preserve fair play and viewer enjoyment.
The article notes world heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries trains at Harbin Springs California and prepares for a Friday San Francisco bout. It mentions Robert Fitzsimmons, former champ, and cites caricature artist Callahan of the Standard who portrays Jeffries in training. Jeffries enjoys local popularity with children while his brother Jack shows promise as a future fighter.
W S Fenn of the Cleveland cycling team, a handicap rider, will marry Dorothy Bartram of Atlanta. John Bedell of Lynbrook, LI, signs with American Cycle Manufacturing. Albert Champion and Robbie Walthour break records as motor tandem speeds rise. Charley White may referee the Young Corbett Terry McGovern bout at New London. Anthony G Bush dies at Berkeley from pneumonia after West Point exam invitation. Willie Anderson defeats Thompson in golf at Pittsfield. Sir Thomas Upton attends General Nitchener reception at Southampton.
William J. Glover Jr of New York plans an August attempt from Pooles Island to Riverview Park then Narragansett as he seeks to match Captain Webb by crossing the English Channel in under 21 hours 45 minutes. Manager Nagle considers further swims and a possible trip to England. His notable early feat was a 21 mile swim at age 21 from Sparrow's Point to home in Guy.
The expected rabbit shipment failed to arrive and the s dog coursing stake at the coursing park cannot proceed this afternoon. Management splits the stake. 16 top class dogs race today and 32 will be drawn for a special stake next week. Listed dogs for today include Best Bargain, Lethbridge, Wing Cashier, Frisco, Lady Gay, Grafton, New Moon, The Raider, Fred Freedom, Conti dence, Lear King, Ladybug, Dorothy Beil, German, Sara and Rainbow.
In San Francisco with six days to the Jeffries versus Fitzsimmons title fight both boxers ease training. Jeffries rows on Lake Merritt and lightly trains at the Reliance club while Fitzsimmons stays in motion and says his strenuous work is done. Odds hold at 10 to 4 with some 3 to 1 bets predicting Fitzsimmons cannot last ten rounds. Seat sales advance steadily. Racing notes: Swiftmas wins the eighth race at Hurst Park with Leonidas second and Plohn third in 1 53. Fourth race Produce stakes for 2-year-olds winner Mexican with Injunction second in 1 12 3-5. Fifth race selling mile and a sixteenth Early Eve wins with The Regent second and Numeral third in 1 48 1-5. Sixth race maidens Stamping Ground wins Miladi second Pearl Diver third in 1 07 1-5. Seventh race selling mile and a sixteenth Ohbia wins Animosity second Potente third in 1 46 4-5.
Yesterday's Delmar results list seven races with winners and times. Bart Howe won the first at six furlongs, Blue Blazes captured the second, Hucena won the third, Miss Golightly took the Mound City stake, Mudhav ia won the fifth, Swordsman led the sixth, and Censor won the seventh in selling.
In Chicago on July 19 at Washington Park the six furlong first race was won by Rheta with Sheriff Bell placing second and Esherin third in 1:07. The six furlongs second race saw Brixton win for Martin Burke with Escalante second and time 1:22. The Lake View handicap over six furlongs was taken by Gold Bell with Watkins Overton second and Tom Cogan third in 1:22 2 5. The Wheeler handicap at a mile and a quarter carried 7500 added. Flying Torpedo won with Lucien Appleby second and Wild Pirate third in 2:21. The selling one mile fifth race was won by Henry of Franstamar with Chorus Boy second and George Whitney third in 1:53. In the sixth mile selling Ed Adack won with Star Cotton second and Peat third in 1:52 2-5.
In New York on July 19 at Brighton Beach, Star Chamber won the Chantilly stakes for hurdles over a mile and three quarters in 3:14 3-5 with Charawind second and McGrathiana Prince third. In the selling five furlongs W R Condon claimed Mt Hope with Amorous at second and a 1:01 1-5 finish in the field. Third race details incomplete due to text cut.
In a Standard game Pope McKinley and Luedke score 153 one player Pope with handicap 1 earns 152 while Luedke adds 4 to Pope making 162. McKinley 153 beats Pope 152 while Luedke 157 beats McKinley. Pope beats Luedke with 162. Result: no absolute winner, game has to be shared.
Pacific Northwest League features Butte at Tacoma Helena at Seattle Portland at Spokane. National League matchups include Cincinnati at St Louis. American League slate lists Detroit at Baltimore.
Great interest is expected this afternoon at 2 o'clock as the Butte and Centerville cricket teams meet at Columbia Park for a spirited contest for supremacy. Admission is free and fans will witness Centerville's unbroken winning streak being challenged.
The fragment hints at a group called the Buttes feeling confident about improving or darkening their appearance or stance, though exact context and details are unclear from the text fragment.
In October the All American bowling trio led by Al Selbaca Phil Wolf and Joon J Voorheis is slated to face top Butte bowlers in an exhibition match.
E. E. Booth spent yesterday in Helena. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cohen were in Helena. Mrs. J. A. Schearce is ill at 932 West Granite. Cc. P. Brinton returned from Denver and other cities. Kate and Annie Moran visit the Misses Donegan in Puller Springs. Bridget Donegan of Butte visits relatives in Puller. A baby boy born to Mrs. Hughes July 15, 1092. Timothy Lowney returns from Washington. Mrs. Woodward and Miss Blanche Woodward back from Jefferson Island. Mrs. Kahnweiler and Mrs. Strasburger go to Missoula for summer. Rev. A. H. Henry returns from California with family. Dr. Quinn, Great Northern chief surgeon, visits Butte en route to coast. Montana Central special brings Mrs. Evans and Mr. Klepetko from Great Falls to Butte, late for 5:15 train to Anaconda. Friends of Rev. S. H. Burgin announce his improved health at hot springs in Northern Missouri. two-year pulpit absence expected.
The Butte Carpenters and Joiners' union elects William O'Brien as delegate to the national convention in Atlanta Georgia on September 15 with Charles Armstrong as alternate. Katherine Duffy died at 514 North Main Street. funeral Monday at 2. Bridget Handley 25 died at 108 High Ore Terrace. funeral Monday at 1.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Great Falls reports the Cascade county Trades and Labor assembly choosing new officers last evening. L. L. Harmon is president with J. Gillian as vice president and O. H. Pike as recording secretary. A. T. Luther takes treasurer, W. McFarhind serves as sergeant-at-arms, and Patrick Kavanaugh as warden. Trustees are C. C. Collet J. S. Wyman and B. A. Buck.
Louise N James of Glenview defeated Eben Byers of Allegheny Golf Club in a rain soaked final to win the national amateur golf championship. James led four up with two to play, delivering a spectacular shot over the wet seventh green and earning wide applause from a crowd of about 1,600 golf enthusiasts despite harsh weather.
The county central labor party committee met in Judge Harney's courtroom with most members present. No business was done, speeches urged turnout for the campaign, and a second meeting will be held next Saturday to fill vacancies on the committee.
Visiting Dr. Hammond and Professor Meserve of Boston arrived in Butte as guests. He attended the National Educational Association convention in Minneapolis and visited the National Park before continuing to Alaska. He praises Butte’s business life and activity.
John Torongo and Miss Jessie Hamm wed yesterday at the South M. E. church parsonage with Rev. Mr. Shaffer officiating. Miss Mabel Zinn of Dillon served as bridesmaid and Frank Hamm, the bride’s brother, was best man. They reside at 519 East Mercury Street.
The funeral for the late Mrs. Resser who died Thursday of cancer was held at 2 PM at 310 South Washington Street and the remains sent by the afternoon train to Edgar Nebraska. Accompanying relatives were Mr and Mrs Theodore Castle and a sister of the deceased.
Mrs. Hamilton received a permit to build an 18 room solid brick house on lot 11 block 10 Copper street. The cost is pegged at 15000 dollars. Plans were changed from brick veneer to solid brick after the building inspector required stricter limits.
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