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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
14
Morning edition notes a fast return for the Butte team after a lucky ten run as the sports section tidily records recent local play. A late night scare from a false alarm at a dam adds a note of curiosity to the page.
After three days away from home the Butte Independent players arrived at the Northern Pacific station in South Butte claim a great Bozeman trip with two fast games and a 1 to 0 upset. Captain Kirby Hoon praised the crazy ball town and the unexpected gate despite rain and washouts. Maude Collins pitched well and Hoon excelled in the field as the team recovers from travel delays.
The piece notes Beav erhead fans and Gallatin valley clubs competing to win the Montana title with Bozeman eyeing Dillon as the chief challenger. A fast Butte Independents lineup, strengthened by imported players, faces Helena on Saturday while managers seek reinforcements for key games.
Behind Jensen's steady pitching the Indians defeated Seattle 2 to 0 as Seattle was blanked. Key plays included Stevens, Jensen and Hulen on defense and a three base hit by Clynes, scoring on James' fly. Welch for Seattle pitched well but could not overcome the Indians' efficiency.
The column analyzes Robison and the Cella-Tilles-Adler opponents threatening the National League and possible war with the American League plus the American Association, and surveys English derby prospects with Imont Norman II Vanderbilt Sea Sick II Walker and James R Keene horses. it notes British distance racing strength and Swede John Swanberg may split the Olympic distance events, boosting American chances.
Vancouver won the opener against Aberdeen 6 to 2 in Seattle on June 2. Erickson pitched superbly, limiting Aberdeen to three hits as Vancouver delivered one of the citys finest fielding games. Score Aberdeen 2 Vancouver 6. Batteries Califf Boyle Spencer Erickson Sugden.
Cleveland swept a Detroit doubleheader with superior hitting and decisive rallies. Mullin, Schaefer and Bradley homered in the two games. First game batteries Mullin Schmidt Payne Chech N Clarke. second game Summers Schmidt Liebhardt Bemis.
New York June 2 Boston won both games of today's double header as Seattle missed chances against Moran. In the ninth inning errors by Niles Ball and Keeler allowed Boston to pull ahead and secure the sweep. First game batteries Moran McFarland Ho gan Kleinow. Second game batteries Winter Burchell.
Boston June 2 locals profited by Crandall s wildness and won from New York today. Score R H OES 8 with Oeseke Petes and others listed. Batteries Flaherty Bowerman Crandall Needham. Umpire O Day.
In Portland on June 2 the Los Angeles team defeated Portland 3 to 1. Batteries were Randolph and Hogan for Los Angeles and Groom and Madden for Portland. Groom's erratic pitching nearly cost the game but his wildness still allowed the Dodgers to secure the win.
Pittsburg battered Chicago’s pitching staff as Wagner delivered six runs on his hits. Batteries were Lundgren Brown Reulbach and Kling for Chicago while Willis Leever and Gibson pitched for Pittsburgh. Umpires Klem and Johnstone.
San Francisco report notes Oakland used five pitchers in the contest with the details truncated, indicating a varied mound strategy.
Brooklyn shut out Philadelphia and scored three runs in the fourth inning with strong defense. Wilhelm received masterly support as McQuillan and Dooin opposed Wilhelms Bergen. Umpires Rudderham and Rigler.
Fragmentary pickup lists trips between Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Minneapolis St Paul Milwaukee and Kansas City. Reads like a scrambled schedule noting stops, bus counts, and city names without clear dates or outcomes.
James Y. Chalmers, a former national doubles bowling champion, died in Princeton today. He won the title with Harry Kiene at Cincinnati last February, while part of the present holders of the national championship in the two man event.
Henry T Schulte once a University of Michigan guard and all American twice has been chosen as head coach for Occi Dental College in Los Angeles.
Honolulu June 2 United States District Attorney R W Breckens has been arrested to test the law prohibiting attendance at prize fights His case will be pressed to an immediate trial and may settle key questions about the statute's reach.
The Blue Jays defeated the Washington Street Eighth Graders yesterday by a one point margin, 24 to 23, in a close game.
Automobilists condemn the Vanderbilt cup race move away from Savannah and oppose the Glidden tour route change to include Philadelphia. They claim the South’s support for motor events was neglected and fear the shift harms eastern race promotion.
promoter Jack Kearns backs Kid Scaler to fight Maurice Thompson at 134 pounds ringside for 500 dollars. Scaler seeks a match despite Nelson bout talks, claiming articles exist with Battling Nelson regardless of outcome with Gans. Kearns vows to pursue a Nelson meeting and cites Nelson's prior refusals as motivation.
Milwaukee June 2 The referee change for the Ketchel Papke bout was accepted by both camps to satisfy authorities. Dan McGuigan will officiate, Ketchel in peak condition predicts a knockout. Papke confident and backed by a $7500 purse. Odds tilt toward Ketchel though many top figures remain unsure between the Montana star and the Illinois challenger.
New York report states Tom Longboat, renowned Indian distance runner and top Canadian Olympic prospect, is nearing a breakdown due to a firewater habit and may not compete in London. His absence would deal a heavy blow to Canada's chances as he dominates events from two miles and up.
World featherweight champion Abe Attell is due in New York to discuss terms for a title bout with Griffin the Australian. Philadelphia clubs have made offers and, if weight and date align, one will likely host the fight while Milwaukee interests also pursue it. Griffin is praised by eastern critics as a rising star, seen as superior to Owen Moran who once drew with Attell.
New York June 2 England accepts America's entry for Olympic rifle trials despite expiry of entry time. Montana marksmen Doll and Brass among 50 names reported for Camp Perry Ohio June 10 four day contest for international trophies. American team sails June 20 from New York to Southampton aboard the St Louis. Gen Crain of the NRAA sent eligible lists by cable to speed acceptance.
New York June 2 G F Touchard the young Californian won his place in the Felipe challenge cup tennis singles semifinals at the New York Lawn Tennis Club defeating E F Larned. Touchard dominated after a slow start taking the second set 12 straight games.
California race officials preview a robust 1908 harness season with four to five major meetings and six or seven minor gatherings. Northern associations offer big purses drawing many California stables, though top horses likely head north after the state fair. Breeders and fair associations report a strong entry list and a pacing handicap of 1500 dollars modeled after Readville Derby, with programmes issued for central California circuit including Bakersfield Tulare Fresno and Hanford.
Missoula’s baseball team, stranded since Friday due to train service, defeated the Athletics 5 to 0 in Helena. Four runs came in the first inning and one in the second.
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