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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1902
Page
8
The Montana Jockey Club schedules the first race at 2 p.m. daily with street cars diverted to the track. Admission includes MH. Ladies free. Club officers include Hugh J. Wilson president Lou Frank secretary Joseph A. Murphy presiding judge and Ralph H. Toser auxiliary judge.
The racing meeting strengthens as weather remains fair and track fast. Horses perform well, dynamics between books and auctions stir the sport, while market changes and new box arrangements hint at evolving practices. The public shows rising enthusiasm as competitions, entries, and purses are listed across multiple races.
The Hutte eleven led by Captain Owell and the Recruits under Captain Ernest Hant istle played yesterday before a crowded garden. The Recruits showed clever play and beat Buttenghre Ration by 142 to 116 with three wickets down. The game promised a championship clash next against Centers ville, date to be announced. Also, Elks baseball lost 20 to 12 to Woodmen at Central Park this afternoon.
Portland led 3 to 2 as the ninth began with Zearfoss at bat. Butte rallied with runners aboard, Kane and Star Intyre scored, and Van Buren made a remarkable running grab preventing a late rally. Dowling allowed seven hits and five walks in a rough outing as Portland held on for a dramatic win.
Special dispatch reports a Northern Pacific excursion to Bozeman on July 7. Visitors from Butte and other points toured the town, picked sweet peas, and observed grain fields. Bozeman beat Whitehall in a 12 to 1 baseball game and joined a gun club shoot. The day was hot but pleasant, with many Bozeman residents welcoming the visitors.
In Tacoma on July 1 the Senators lost to the Tigers for the fourth straight game as Harmon held them to three singles. Holly and Hannivan made errors enabling Detroit's three runs, while Murdock and Andrews contributed key plays. The Senators left runners stranded, with Sullivan and McGilligan issuing walks and Thompson denying scoring chances.
National League report from St Louis notes the home club built a seven run lead early and held on for a victory over Pittsburgh. Key hitters include ex-M., Neil and Jones with Doheny Philipp and Zimmer contributing singles. Attendance listed as 1463. Umpire O Day officiated.
Third year begins Tuesday September 9 1902 for catalogues and term addresses at the School of Mines Butte Montana. Premier and Stovall delivered solid pitching with one costly error and strong fielding as the season opens.
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