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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
14
Swarthy backstop with Bette that year hitting like fiend WeClos key loses on deal for shortstop. Senitie's first trip abroad.
In the Northwest the Tacoma visit to Butte Aberdeen at Vancouver Seattle at Spokane and in the American League games Met at Detroit Washington at Philadelphia Chicago at St Louis Boston at New York In the National League Pittsburg at Chicago Philadelphia at Brooklyn New York at Boston St Louis at Cincinnati.
Reports say Terry McKune is being reassigned from Seattle to D E Dugdale, with St Paul strengthening its roster. The East hints McKune’s arm is not fully recalled, while Adams departs Seattle for Butte and retains strong play elsewhere.
Reports from St. Paul say Jack Meyer the Northwest Indian catcher has hit with power drawing interest from Cincinnati and St. Louis as teams monitor his performance. A dispatch may soon announce his sale to the big leagues as the bulky backstop signs letters with a wild brave cartoon.
Cincinnati shortstop Lobert refused a St. Louis posting and objected to moving. McClosekey and McGlynn had been involved in a deal to ship Lobert, but the pact collapsed after Lobert spoke to President Garry Herrmann, declaring he would quit before going to St. Louis.
The piece notes baseball activity around the region as the Spokane Indians prepare to face Dugdale's Colts in Spokane while teams like the Black Cats meet Lou Nordyke's Beavers in Seattle. It mentions travel woes, guest hospitality for Spokane players visiting Deer Lodge, and players such as McCloskey O Rourke and Lobert with comparisons to Hans Wagner. Skipp signs with Seattle then moves to Topeka to play under Dick Cooley.
Kurtz, a late addition to Seattle's pitching staff, has been turned loose and found wanting as he adapts to the majors.
Emmet Seafield, the first baseman for the Smwashes, suffered a serious big toe injury early in the season and has gone home to California to recover until his foot heals.
Philadelphia won the day’s game in Brooklyn with timely hitting in the opening inning. A stolen base followed by Moran’s error and a single produced Brooklyn’s lone run in the third. Battery Moran and Dooin for Philadelphia. McIntyre and Bergen for Brooklyn. Umpires Rigler and Rudderham.
Boston took the first game of its long home set with New York today. The Yankees managed 4 runs on 8 hits while Boston scored 4 runs on 8 hits. Willie, Needham, Dorner and Bowerman handled pitching duties with umpire O Day behind the plate.
Pittsburg defeated Chicago with better fielding and hitting. Final score unclear due to garbled text. Notable players include Batteries Fraser Brown Kling Maddox Gibson and umpires John Stone and Kiem.
Cincinnati and St Louis split a doubleheader with timely hitting securing the first game for Cincinnati. In the second, Higginbotham limited the locals to scattered hits. Manager Ganzel protested the second game citing an umpire ruling that allowed Higginbotham to bat a second time after striking out while out of turn.
In the tri-state track meet Oregon won with Idaho star Edmundson taking the mile quarter and half and anchoring the relay as a likely London Olympian. The column weighs in on Ketchel Burns Hazards and the wrestling world’s decline amid alleged match fakery and promoter doubts.
Celt, the favorite of James R. Keene, won the Brooklyn handicap at Gravesend in 2 04 1 5 for a new race and track record amid a 25 000 crowd. Fair Play and Master Robert followed, while other races at the meeting saw Roseben, Hyperion II, Black Ford and James B. Brady victors.
Rumors circle around Hugo Kelly’s comeback to face the Italian challenger in a potential midweight title bout. Though Papke earned a Milwaukee decision over Kelly, supporters doubt Papke’s edge and recall Kelly’s recent tough sessions. The Spring Valley fighter could still surprise after strong showings in prior exchanges.
In Bozeman a well played game was edged in the tenth inning when Bozeman defeated Butte 5 to 4 after a 4 to 4 end of nine. Umpire Brammer’s calls drew protests from both sides as showers drenched the wet field and a crowd watched. The teams planned a Philadelphia trip with tentative approval pending the president’s decision.
Kansas City June 1 The Missouri Athletic Club offered Frank Gotch the world champion a toe hold barred match with rival Tom Jenkins. Matchmaker W D Scoville said Gotch’s signature for the contest exists and the men would meet at Convention Hall soon. Jenkins backs himself but many doubt his chances against Gotch.
In Oakland on June 1 the first six races produced clear winners: Galsina in four and a half furlongs with Zeltag second and Miss Danville third in 55 seconds. Bologna led six furlongs with Aunt Polly second and Escamado third in 1 minute 18 and 4 fifths. Middie won four and a half furlongs with Charles W Hodges second and Intonation third in 54 and 2 fifths. Pal took six furlongs with Nagasam second and Belle Kinney third in 1 minute 12 and 4 fifths. Colbert won the mile with Sir Angus second and Saint Kidla third in 1 minute 41 and 4 fifths. Mill Song won a mile and a sixteenth with Elevation second and Markie Mayer third in 1 minute 53 and 1 fifth.
Detroit notes Cleveland's hitting carried the game as scores show a decisive win for Cleveland. Summers Malloy Schmidt Rhoades N Clarke listed among batteries.
President Roosevelt has been extended an invitation to attend the eastern trials for the Olympic Games, announced from Washington on June 1. The meeting would mark a possible participation in the Olympic preparations and selection events.
New York report says Melvin Sheppard, the top all around runner, excelled indoors last winter though he did not train. He won races from 1000 yards to the half mile, impressed in relays, and on a track disadvantaged by elbowing. He may miss the Olympic Games due to business commitments.
Chicago beat St. Louis 9 to 6 in a game marked by many hits and errors. The teams used three pitchers apiece with Graham Petty Bailey and Spencer opposing Owen Manuele Walsh Sullivan and Shaw.
Chesbro pitched a fine game for New York as the locals’ flawless defense backed the effort to blank Boston Americans 2 to 0. Batteries Cicotte Criger Chesbro and Kleinow contributed to the decisive pitching and fielding effort in this June 1 matchup.
Philadelphia wins 6 to 1 against Washington with six runs in the second inning. Key plays include four hits two walks a wild pitch and an error by Velehanty. Batteries Smith Cates Street for Philadelphia and Flank Powers for Washington.
Milwaukee based C Brown who trained Papke in early fights arrived in Butte to back Papke in Thursday’s bout. He believes Papke will correct Ketchel’s crouch and defeat the guard Sullivan and Thomas could not penetrate by meeting Ketcher on his own terms.
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