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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
16
The Northwestern Tigers defeated the Black Cats in Tacoma Diamond in a near shutout. Dogs from Vancouver compete alongside four teams playing ball across the country in this sports world roundup.
No games in the Northwestern League. In the American League the schedule features Chicago at St. Louis, Cleveland at Detroit, Philadelphia at Washington, Boston at New York. In the National League Chicago at Pittsburg, Philadelphia at Brooklyn, New York at Boston, St. Louis at Cincinnati.
Special Dispatch Tacoma May 31 Tacoma Tigers overcome a 2-0 hole with timely hitting in the fourth inning scoring three runs. Big Gus Thompson worked out of trouble in the fourth as Aberdeen threatened with bases loaded and none out. Franklin pitched well for Tacoma allowing only three runs while Aberdeen’s two runs came with two on. Final score Tacoma 3 Aberdeen 2.
Seattle defeats Vancouver 11 to 3 in Seattle May 31. Lussi delivers a clean game winning hit in the 11th inning driving in the decisive run as Rush Welch and Stanley worked on the mound for Seattle while Engle and Arbogast toed the line for Vancouver. Umpire Caruthers officiated.
In Chicago on May 1 Chicago and Detroit split a doubleheader. Chicago won the first game behind Walsh pitching. The second game ended with a controversial double steal attempt as Sullivan was ruled out on a slide. Cobb preserved Suggs from defeat by retiring the side with bases loaded after Donohue’s long hit.
In St Louis May 1 Berger’s wildness and a Hinchman error in the ninth gave the Cardinals a victory over Cleveland after the Indians led throughout. Jube Waddell appeared for the first time since quitting the game in Philadelphia. he left after a seventh inning collision at second base and was relieved by Dineen. Batteries Waddell Dineen and Spencer. Berger and Bemis.
National League action in Chicago saw Pittsburg and Chicago split two dull games. Pittsburg won the first with timely singles and two doubles off Willis. In the second game Pittsburg pitchers held Chicago to five hits as Sheckard hit a double and a three-bagger. Moran and Fraser joined the hospital list from injuries.
Cincinnati beat St. Louis 6? to 5 in a 12 inning game played this afternoon. Errors by both teams led to two runs for St. Louis in the tenth while Cincinnati tied it in the bottom of the frame on two hits and an error. Batteries Ewing and Bohies for Cincinnati Raymond and Ludwig for St. Louis. Umpire Emslie.
In San Francisco on May 31 the Pacific Coast League game matched Los Angeles against Oakland with La Dodgers taking the early lead in a morning contest.
In the afternoon Oakland prevailed in both games. First game highlights include strong batting from the SHOE AGING lineup and pivotal work from the batteries Kaester and Easterly with Hardy and Slattery behind them. The second game featured Hopkins and Lewis on the mound paired with Gray and Hogan in the catching duties as Oakland held the line.
Portland captured the final game of the series from San Francisco on May 31 with timely hitting. The Giants managed limited offense as batteries Henley Berry and pitchers Groom Garrett and Madden worked through the edition. Heavily garbled box score details obscure exact scores and RBI.
Fragmented results show several city pairings with scattered scores. Entries list Columbus Indianapolis Kansas City St Paul Toledo Louisville Minneapolis Milwaukee with varied numbers. The text resembles a partial tally page with incomplete team names and missing context.
A severe rain and hail storm in Bozeman halted the afternoon baseball game between the Butte Independents and Bozeman, causing the second contest to be abandoned.
Rain did not stop the Blue Jay baseball team as they defeated the Nationals in a doubleheader 14 to 1 and 12 to 0. Manion and J Sullivan starred for the Blue Jays.
The Hopkins Juniors beat the Heer Perate Juniors 12 to 8 in a teamwork driven game. Vitt and Warren led Hopkins with strong plays while Burns and James supported the win.
Milwaukee May 31 There is a strong probability the Ketchel Papke middleweight title fight set for Thursday night may be stopped by city authorities after protests over referee Malachi Hogan. Local fans accuse Hogan of faults and possible bias, prompting calls to choose a Milwaukee referee instead.
A Toronto racecard lists six events from six furlongs to two miles. Notable entries include Belle of Phoenix and Ocean Spray in early sprints, Mill-on-the-Floss and Xenocrates in six furlongs, and Moonraker with high odds in the longer handicap. Weather is described as cloudy and heavy.
The report lists six races with horse names and weights for each field. Notable entries include George Kismet and Lochnagar in race one, Prince Frederick and Aunt Polly in race two, Theo and Middle in race three, Pal and Lord Nelson in race four, Rustler and Sir Wesley in race five, Nabonassar and Elevation in race six, with weather clear and track fast.
The column recalls old boxing punches led by Papke haymaker as enduring moves and notes Dempsey Fitz fights. It moves to Colin the horse’s late-season triumphs, then reports Cornell’s track win under Moakley and Harvard Yale rowing results with Columbia and Syracuse in contention for the upcoming Poughkeepsie intercollegiate challenges.
Milwaukee May 31 Bill Papke and Stanley Ketchel completed heavy training for their debate with Papke claiming confidence in a knockout win Ketchel remains certain of victory and plans to pursue a title match with Tommy Burns after the bout Ketchel may delay entering the heavyweight division until fully prepared
In Kansas City on May 31, J A Drouillard of the Southwest champion will meet Charles F Barker of Boston, holder of the American title, for a 40 game pursuit with $1,000 stake and forfeits posted.
No game will be played in Butte today as Spokane Indians manager Eddie Quinn learns a special train will carry the team home. Weather delays and field conditions leave Butte awaiting a postponed game against Mike Lynch and the Tacoma Tigers, with trains expected to bring them in tonight.
The Olympic committee may fail to field a U S team in England after raising only 15000 of a 50000 dollar fund. Colleges clubs and private donors contributed, but hesitation grows as dissatisfaction with how Olympic matters have been managed continues.
Chicago May 31 Bill Papke gains renewed confidence that his clash with Stanley Ketchel in Milwaukee next Thursday night will end in his favor after the so called lucky penny reappeared in the story.
Buck Montgomery, Papke's trainer, says he found a penny and calls it Ketchel's hoodoo. He claims the lucky token strengthens his confidence in Ketchel's upcoming victory.
In Butte last night the Thornton alleys closing ceremonies honored three bowlers. Michael J. Sheehan received the diamond class A medal for the winter 1907-08, James Mannix won the sapphire class B trophy, and Joseph M. Wenz earned the gold class C medal as premier bowler.
In New Castle Pennsylvania Jimmy Barry the coast heavyweight and Tony Ross fought twelve lively rounds last night ending in a draw. Barry outweighed by condition but Ross failed to land consistently as Barry fatigued Ross landed hard blows while tiring himself. The judge’s decision was fair and just.
States School of Mines seeks a quick title challenge against Missoula. Earle Rinehart of Oregon Aggies is the top candidate to coach the team this fall. If he accepts, Mines plans to add Idaho Utah Aggies Washington State College and other coast opponents to the schedule.
John T. Brush owner of the New York Giants visits President Comiskey of the White Sox at the Marquette building. Brush says the talk covered old times with no baseball politics. Speculation grows about possible sale of the St. Louis Cardinals and the status of the national commission.
Rumor from Washington on May 31 suggests Perry Belmont, prominent turf figure and New York area track owner, plans a magnificent Maryland race course near the District of Columbia. The facility would mirror Belmont Park and serve Wash ingtonians likely denied a Benning meet next season.
Spence Hireen, proprietor of the Northern hotel and a familiar name in sport, has purchased a brown mare described as a high-class stepper. She will be campaigned in matinee meets here, driven by noted Boston reinsman James Carey.
Milwaukee May 31 A bout between light weights Packy McFarland and Freddie Welsh is set for early June in a 10 round contest. Welsh, who recently defeated Phil Brock on the coast, has impressed as one of the best little men to come to this country. Tom Andrews, the local club matchmaker, confirmed the scheduled clash after consulting with McFarland’s manager.
Butte high school wins the state championship with a 10 to 6 victory over Missoula. Verheyen stars with six stolen bases and strong pitching while House and Tremblay make key defensive plays. The Butte team celebrates with a late-night dance as they head home and plan an exhibition in Helena.
With the Montana state shoot at Livingston in 12 days, entrants are expected to exceed previous records. The program features Brownlee medal 20 singles reverse pull won by R. Prosser, a three man team at 25 singles with a special prize, the Butte Rod and Gun club medal, Klepetko challenge medal, and Brownlee challenge medal held by Jack Forbes, all set across two days of shooting.
Chicago talents Warren K. Wood of Homewood shows rising form as a potential national golf champion. He tied the current Metropolitan title holder Jerome D. Travers in a dramatic USGA match at Euclid Club, Cleveland, and has since posted strong scores at his home course and in Jackson Park.
Hugo Kelly, sidelined by a broken arm, has returned to boxing and seeks a match with the Ketchel Papke winner. Promoters in Milwaukee and San Francisco contemplate a bout around July 5 or a fall fight, depending on Kellys arm.
Dr. Roller of Seattle, famed wrestler and all around athlete, defeated Frank Beell and draws praise as possibly the best in the world. Born 1876, he excelled in football, track, and weight throwing at De Pauw and Penn, with Seattle calling him a wrestling genius.
A large field entered for the Philadelphia tryouts on June 6. Yale sent its entire track and field squad, Cornell submitted six top athletes, and Boston entrants arrived. Strong hammer events are anticipated as the entry list remains open until June 1 for a fair chance.
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