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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
1
A forward look at the upcoming Vig fight, with Papke and Ketchel favored by bettors, and expert analysis on styles and likely outcome. Also notes on Barney Oldfield’s legendary driving feats, recent signings from Seattle’s athletic club, and local baseball concerns about the Giants and Butte pennant hopes.
In Seattle, June reports Vancouver battles Aberdern with strong pitching by Paddock and timely decisions by Donovan who stole four bases. The piece notes frequent hits on Paddock by the champions and mentions Vancouver's rising efforts in a tense contest.
In Spokane action the Indians battled Seattle as Wright scattered Seattle hits while Spokane tallied in bunches. Batteries included Coy Fortier Wright and Rogers with Annire Caruthers noted. Vancouver and other identifiers appear amid fragmented OCR text.
In a June 3 American League game Boston defeated New York 6 to 1. Boston pitcher and offense silenced the visitors with strong batting and solid defense. Other notes mention Detroit beating Cleveland, and Philadelphia routing Washington as Falkenberg Street Bender and Siniin contributed in the mound and at bat.
In St. Louis Pittsburg played a largely even game with 8 to 4 for St. Louis. Difficult to parse, but Willis and Gikwon shared duties on the mound for St. Louis while Mdwig and Hostet handled the Pittsburg staff. Boston shaded by four hits in a 3 0 win with Blathenson on the mound. Lumley belted a home run to lift Brooklyn past Philadelphia.
In San Francisco on June 3, Oakland defeated the San Francisco team by a close two point margin. Tito scored six points in the U-talag game as San Francisco posted a final score of five for the home side and Oakland tallied the remaining points to secure the win.
At Portland Tine 3 Oli Johnson starred with seven three-base hits in the third inning as Portland surged ahead. Los Angeles struggled with base hits and error-free defense by Portland. Batteries Wagle Hoga Epsterly Insella Whalen.
Western league results include Pueblo against Sioux City 2 2 and Des Moines beating Omaha 13 7 while St Paul and Minneapolis tied 6 5. In the American Association Louisville defeated Cincinnati 4 to 3 and Milwaukee beat Kansas City 2 0. Harvard routed Crown 4 to 1 at Cambridge as Holy Cross fell to Yale 0 1 in New Haven.
Marblehead Massachusetts reports six yachts broke from the harbor in the Barblehead la- Bormitte race spanning about 65 nautical miles. Boats are split into classes B C and D with crews over 60 feet and under 60 feet racing lengths, featuring vessels such as Chippi Vestanta Ara and Esperansa among others.
Yale plans a strong next season with a fast front and many freshmen now eligible to play. Captain Burgh comments on the forward pass and Yale’s continued reliance on speed and youth. The schedule shortens by one game with Villanova dropped. Princeton is seen as strongest among eastern rivals. Danny Naveen may depart Milwaukee as McGilvray from Cincinnati is signed to fill a gap.
The article details the awaited bout between Stanley Ketchel of Butte and Bill Papke, with betting, crowd interest, and training notes. Ketchel appears confident and heavier weight draws, while Papke rests but stays prepared. Tickets sell fast as delegations from Chicago and nearby cities prepare to attend the event.
Blacksmith R S Esterbrook purchases a fine paper for use in campaigning as the marines season opens. The animal, a dark roan, is shipped to Stuart for safekeeping. Annapolis and Navy circles note the event with a crowd near ten thousand and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Netrberts among the attendees.
The report cites Hyatt of West Point as pitcher facing heavy contact and free hits, with Shore and Navy figures nearby. Mentions Army fetes, Batteries-Douglas, Lamphers, Hambech, Gouger, McCoach, and base on balls for Douglas, plus strikes by Douglas and Hyatt. Umpire is Junior of the National League.
Joe Malcomson, Montana sprinter and hurdler, will represent the Seattle Athletic Club in the Portland track meet on June 6. He switched allegiance from the BCA to Seattle after learning San Francisco would not send a Fortland team, securing a release via Fred Gaston and stating he is free to run for any club.
New York June 3 Skiings for position in three major events of the intercollegiate regatta at Roughkeensie on June 27 have been announced. Freshman eights Syracuse Wisconsin Penn State Cornell Columbia. Varsity fours Syracuse Cornell Columbia Pennsylvania Penn State. Varsity eights Wisconsin Cornell Pennsylvania Columbia Syracuse Georgetown. In rate for varsity eights Pennsylvania and Columbia lead in three and four places, weather permitting.
In Medicine Bow Wy So June 3 The Evanston Denver endurance event sees Riders and horses including Edwards Kern and Means reach Rock River at 8 05 am after leaving Medicine Bow at 4 00 am Workman Big Teddy Instil leads the pack while others cling to his pace All horses remain in cool condition and are expected to finish in Denver The field covers 212 miles from Evanston eight teams passed Medicine Bow this morning
United States District Attorney R. W. Brackona faced arrest over attending a night event to defend a law. Today the case was dismissed with a nol pros.
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