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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
14
Spokane suffered a third straight loss as Butte romped, 7 to 10, in a chaotic game marked by umpire Frary controversial calls, defensive errors, and a late scoring burst. Wright faltered, Galaski relieved, and Spokane's fielding miscues fueled Butte's victory despite noisy spectator support.
Chicago reports on July 23 noting the Cubs lag in maintaining their lead as Pittsburgh mounts pressure. The article highlights mounting concern over the Cubs performance and the Pirates challenge in the game.
New York and Chicago in NL pennant race. Charles Murphy owner of the Cubs offers 25000 for Cardinals pitchers Karger and Fromme. Rumor unconfirmed. Cubs pitching weak this season and hitting below par. Murphy seeks to shore up rotation and prevent a slide. He has other targets if this offer fails.
In Vancouver on July 1, Paddock limited Tacoma to three hits, two of them infield miscues, as Beavers win 3 to 1. Roosevelt faltered in his first inning, replaced later, while Waters and Burnett errors helped Beavers plate two runs in the fifth. Batteries Paddock Arbogast Roosevelt Hall Kellackey Shea.
Aberdeen July 23 Big Thompson star pitcher of Slabmen staff shut out Seattle without a run or a hit. Twenty eight men faced him with only one Seattle reach first. Aberdeen pushed three earned runs in the fifth on two doubles and two singles. Beattie Wise’s defense key. Boyle and Brunstine, Thompson and Spencer behind the mound. Umpire Ehbret.
Chicago wins both games of a doubleheader against New York with the second game called after eight innings to catch a train. Batteries Walsh and Sullivan for Chicago in the first game with Hogg and Blair behind them. Manuel Owens Weaver Sullivan and Orth Chesbro Kleinow used for New York. In Boston, St Louis takes the final game of the series 4 to 2 with Howell Spencer and Criger behind their hitters.
In Philadelphia on July 23 Hartsell delivered a long drive after two outs in the tenth to defeat Cleveland 1 to 0. Batteries were Rhoades and N Clarke for Cleveland with Vickers and Schreck catching. The game featured a classic pitchers duel and a late heroics to decide it.
Brooklyn defeats Pittsburg 4 to 3 as Leever gives up a trio of runs in the fourth inning. Mound staff includes Leever Young and Gibson. Umpire Emslie. July 23.
Oakland defeated Portland 2 to 1 to take the third game of the series. Hardisty and Lewis pitch for Oakland while Kinsella and Madden catch. Batteries Hardy and Lewis contributed in the defensive effort.
American Association results show Toledo open with a 5 1 loss to Kansas City in Toledo. In Indianapolis the first game ends 6 5 for Minneapolis over Indianapolis with a 9 0 second game. Columbus hosts Milwaukee as Louisville beats St Paul 5 4.
In Lincoln Denver beat Lincoln 4 to 2. Sioux City hosted Pueblo and Pueblo won 9 to 1. Des Moines defeated Omaha 6 to 5.
Papke arrives in New York and starts training for his upcoming bout with Sailor Burke at the National Athletic Club next week. Madden predicts Burke may surprise, while Papke is tipped as the likely winner due to his spring valley thunderbolt nickname and current form. Burke reportedly improved and holds physical advantages for a hot, go the distance fight.
Russ Hall asserts Butte remains a strong ball town and expects a franchise next season. He cites financial strain this year due to miners on half time and limited attendance, but says fan support persists and predicts Butte will be a big money town again. The Spokane paper notes Hall’s team is respected, with strong pitching and solid hitters, though infield is uneven.
Theodore Hennessys fast pacer Star King will be shipped tomorrow morning to C X Larabie ranch in Brook Nook Madison county for training this fall. The planned Sunday match race with Barnford is canceled though the card remains strong with other races as part of the matinée clubs series.
In heavy rain the Helena handicap drew a large crowd as Booger Red led early and held on to win by a neck over Native Son and La Gloria. Mary F. and Lord Nelson chased in the stretch with Kirschbaum and Singleton edging for the purse by a eyelash. Contingent impressed in the first race as heavy betting toppled favorites and Royal Ben upset Daring in a late pace battle.
Jack Brennan refrains from betting on his horse aside from bets for stable boys after Booger Red wins. Various owners and riders comment on horses Kogo Kumiss Native Son Lord Nelson and others, noting delays at the post and the meet’s strong turnout despite rain. Brennan’s orchestra and a well filled Friday signal a successful meet in Pasadena.
The Meadows results from Seattle on July 23 list six races. First race five and a half furlongs Yank wins with Maud McG second and Joe Harlan third in 1:07.4. Second race five and a half furlongs Fair Annie wins with Steel second and Ask Ar Ben third in 1:07.4. Third race seven furlongs Giovani Balerio wins with Pal second and Natty Bumppo third in 1:26. Fourth race mile and 70 yards Rama wins with Standover second and Distributor third in 1:45.2. Fifth race five and a half furlongs Bavaria wins with Kokomo second and Beautiful and Best third in 1:64.5. Sixth race seven furlongs handicap Critic wins with The Mist second and Sugarmaid third in 1:25.
San Francisco reports Joe Gans rests for three weeks at Harbin Springs to recover his strength. The doctor ordered no lemon pie or jelly beans and more fresh air. Harbin Springs once hosted Jeffries training for coast battles and a brass band led 1,500 locals in celebration as Battling Nelson visited Livermore for his vineyard milestone.
In Saratoga New York July 23 Charles Burnham for Peerless withdrew from the Glidden runoff after the touring committee refused to sustain his protest over an even score for the Great Arrow car. Pierce team retorted the runoffs would proceed and the winner would return the trophy to donor Charles Glidden. Remaining teams with perfect Glidden scores include three Peerless cars from Columbus Ohio and three Pierce cars from Buffalo.
The Standard office printers of Anaconda will play the clerks from Brophy's store in Butte in a baseball game at Gregson two weeks from next Sunday. First pitch is at 2 pm. The printers boast an unbroken victory streak and both sides forbid ringers, with each team made up of union members.
Hoboken New Jersey July 23 It was given out this evening that Charlie Sieger the crack New Jersey light weight scrapper had received an offer of a match with Packy McFarland in Milwaukee when the Chicago fighter returns from the coast Sieger has been doing good work around here and such a battle would draw well in a town where McFarland is so popular Sieger is likely to accept if the conditions are suitable.
The North Stars lost decisively to the Missoula Avenues with a 22 to 0 score. Players Shea Morris for the Avenues and Woodthorpe Bell Ricks for the Stars are noted in the box.
Tom McCarey closes deal with Packy McFarland to stage a Friday August 7 bout between Phil Brock and a Chicago fighter at the Pacific Athletic Club. Brock to face the crack light weight with 50 percent of gross receipts to each man and a 10 percent bonus for McFarland. Managers to meet soon on weight and gate split. Harry Gilmore and McFarland head to Los Angeles to finalize signings.
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