Conference meet promises hard fight on track
Big conference meet at Chicago Saturday features stars like Merriam and Huff in sprint events and Stanford riders as strong contenders. Illinois, Wisconsin, Chicago lead the middle West, with dual meet history shaping expectations. Favorable figures point to Merriam and Lindberg in several sprints and quarter, while Purdue and Illinois runners headline the half and mile events. Local alumni anticipate strong showings from Stanford, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
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United States
Chicago
Northwest
Leland Stanford
Illinois
Wisconsin
Stanford
Butte
Middle West
Track prospects for big meet feature college runners
The article discusses likely winners in distance and field events. Hinman of Illinois and Fasch of Indiana shine among two-milers, with Forman of Illinois seen as top long-run contender. Wagoner of Ames emerges as a threat, while Crew of Wisconsin and Caldwell look competitive. Jacobs of Chicago is favored to win the pole vault, with Illinois rival Jones close behind. A large field has cleared 10 feet 6 inches, offering potential upsets.
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Forman
Illinois
Wagoner
Ames
Crew
Wisconsin
Caldwell
Jacobs
Chicago
Jones
Stafford Comes From Coast With Several High Class Horses
From Oakland to Butte arrives A J Stafford veteran trainer with racers for Johnson and Dodson. Included are Sidney F Columbia Girl Columbia Maid and others. Stover to race Kenilworth Native Son, coast horses arriving for upcoming meeting. Finlen lines up Bribery Sun Mark and Belle of Portland. Gemmell praised by Stafford. Columbia Girl expected to win multiple races.
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Oakland
A. J. Stafford
Butte
Johnson & Dodson
Sidney F
Columbia Girl
Columbia Maid
Moore Johnson
Harry Stover
A. G. Goodwin
Stover
Kenilworth
Native Son
Alvin Jones
New Orleans
Crescent City
Rolf Offum
Miles Finlen
Sun Mark
Butteman
Belle
Portland
Finlen
Sain
Marcus Daly
Stafford
Billy Gemmell
Gemmell
Colin
Roseben
American Smelting declares quarterly dividends
New York June 3 The American Smelting and Refining Company declared quarterly dividends today at 1 percent on common stock and 1 percent on preferred. Both dividends are unchanged from the last quarter.
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New York
Armerican Smelting and Refining Company
The Horse That Drew the Load
An 1908 Tribune Company piece likens a moving van with a Percheron and two nags to advertising choices. It argues strong papers pull more readers and that advertisers should test papers separately, choosing fit outlets and tracking returns. It emphasizes readership quality over sheer print volume and warns against aligning with weaker newspapers.
Hundred to One Shot Wins in Great Derby
An outsider Signorinetta owned by E. Ginistrelli wins the Derby at Epsom Downs before a royal and international crowd. The 100 to 1 shot defeats favorites, with Prymer and Llangwn second and third by narrow margins. The victory unsettles Oaks hopes for Rhodora and draws vast bookmaker profits amid a rare rout of top contenders. Royal attendance includes King Edward and Queen Alexandra with numerous American dignitaries present.
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Signorinetta
E. Ginistrelli
Duke of Portland
Prymer
Barclay Walker
Richard Croker
Rhodora
Jeddah
Epsom Downs
King Edward
Queen Alexandria
Prince and Princess of Wales
Duke
Duchess of Connaught
William K. Vanderbilt
August Belmont
Perry Belmont
John H. Gibbons
Gibbons
Sydney A. Cleman
Simple Honours Wins First Race at Gravesend Meet
Gravesend June 3 results list six races with multiple winners. Simple Honours takes the six furlongs, Delcanta wins the steeplechase over two miles, Rose Fenton and Dandelion headline the remaining sprints with Rose Beaumont and Shapdale also victorious. Times range from 1:07 4-5 to 3:20 for the longest event.
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Ezritte
Frank Lord
Delcanta
St. Ven
Ironside
Rose Fenton
Blackford
Moorish King
Dandelion
Earl C
Rifleman
Bad News
Lord Stanhope
Masoneillo
Rose Beaumont
Laddy Hubbard
Nigger Baby
Shapdale
Waponoca
Racquett
Tawasentha Wins Six Furlong Race at Oakland Meet
Oakland June 3 Results show Tawasentha first in six furlongs with Mabel Hollander second and Black Mate third in 1 13 5. Lee Rose takes four and a half furlongs with Hanna Louise second and Mauretania third in 53 4 9. Here after wins Futurity course with Preen second and Pal third in 1 9 5. Edwin T. Fryer captures mile and an eighth with Johnny Lyons second and J. C. Clem third in 1 55 4 5. High Gun prevails in mile and sixteenth with Convent Bell second and Be Thankful third in 1 46 1 5. Lady Kitty wins mile sixteenth with Eckersall second and Mendon III third in 1 46 4 5.
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Tawasentha
Mabel Hollander
Black Mate
Lee Rose
Hanna Louise
Mauretania
Preen
Pal
Edwin T. Fryer
Johnny Lyons
J. C. Clem
High Gun
Convent Bell
Be Thankful
Lady Kitty
Eckersall
Mendon III
Latonia six furlong results and winners
In Cincinnati on June 3 Latonia races concluded with six furlongs wins by Divorcee in Race 1 and Joe Moser in Race 2. Richard Reed took Race 3. Class Leader won the steeplechase. Iron Bound prevailed in Race 5. Plantland won the mile in the final Race 6.
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Cincinnati
Latonia
Divorcee
Mattie Mack
Slyvan Bell
Joe Moser
Deacon
Merrick
Richard Reed
Ned Carmack
Rock Castle
Charfield
Coal Black Lady
Iron Bound
Serenade
Alice Baird
Plantland
Battles
Warner Griswell
Butte Matinee Club Adopts New By-Laws At Meeting
The regular weekly meeting of the Butte Matinee club adopted new by-laws. No definite date set for the first matinee meeting as weather and track conditions will decide. The club is flourishing with new members continually joining.
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Butte
Washington Wins Boat Race Weight Oared Victory
Special Dispatch to the Standard Seattle June 3 Washington won the weight oared race from the University of Washington boat crew. The result highlighted a strong performance by the Huskies amid a competitive regatta.
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Washington
Standard
Seattle
University of
Washington wins by five lengths in 17 10 on Lake Washington
Washington led early after a rapid start by California in the first mile, then gradually overhauled California and pulled away to a procession. Washington rowed back to its boathouse after the victory.
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California
Washington
Gordon Seeks Rematch With Conqueror After Close Fight
Goldfield reports say Larry Gordon of Butte lost to Rube Smith in the 37th round last Saturday. Gordon seeks a return match with his Denver rival, after a bout that thrilled spectators who rushed the ring. He credits a lucky punch for the knockout and hints at a quick rematch.
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Larry Gordon
Butte
Rube Smith
Montana
Denver
Gordon
Smith
Butte Football Player Reaches Home by Walking
Emmet Rheim, former captain of the Butte high school football team, studied medicine at Northwestern, was stranded with hundreds of eastern passengers at Muir on the Northern Pacific line. He walked from Muir to Bozeman about 20 miles and then rode the Helena to Gallatin county seat to Butte. He arrived at 1 pm yesterday with a small party, saying the trek felt like 100 miles.
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Butte
Northwestern University
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Northern Pacific Railway
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M Farland to Meet Fred Welch on Coast
Chicago reports that Packy McFarland has agreed to meet Freddie Welch in San Francisco before Jeffries club for a $5 000 purse. Welch ups after beating Brock and McFarland’s victory over Jimmie Britt has thrilled fans, promising a top drawing bout of the season. Packy sails west after the Papke Ketchel fight to train for the match.
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Packy McFarland
Freddie Welch
San Francisco
Jeffries’ Athletic Club
Welch
Brock
McFarland
Jimmie Britt
Packy
Joe Thomas Challenges Winner of Big Battle
Milwaukee dispatch reports Joe Thomas arrives after two losses to Stanley Ketchel and immediately challenges the fight winner. Thomas backs Ketchel as too cool and good for Papke and plans to issue his defense from the ringside before the battle. Ketchel says if victorious he would travel to New York to seek a match with Willie Lewis, who fights June 9, if Lewis wins.
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Joe Thomas
Stanley Ketchel
Thomas
Ketchel
Papke
Joe
New York
Willie Lewis
Leading fight promoters seek to sign M Farland
Milwaukee agents say Packy McFarland, under Harry Gilmore, is in high demand from major promoters. Coffroth Nolan McCarey and Jeffries bid for bouts with Gans and Nelson. Gilmore targets Eddie Welch next, with Robson as a possible alternative. Labor Day match talks and Anholtz rumors noted.
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M’farland
Milwaukee
Harry Gilmore
Packy McFarland
Chicago Stock Yards
Mitt Arttist
Coffroth
Billy Nolan McCarey
Jeffries
Gans
Nelson
McFarland
Anholz
Gilmore
Rudy
Packy
Butte Backing Holiday for Team Gains Merchant Support
In stormy weather Butte merchants proposed a Friday half day to back the local ball team. Stores to close by 3 PM on the first game day, with Hennessys and Connell’s pledging cooperation. A busi ness canvass is under way as Tacoma Tigers may reach Butte via Spokane. If Tigers miss Spokane, Russ Halls leaguers would host the Butte Independents and Dillon or Anaconda teams this weekend.
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Hennessy's
Connell’s
Missoula
Tacoma ‘Tigers
Drummond
Spokane
Great Northern
Emma Goldman
Knights of Columbus
Bearmouth
Tigers
Russ Hall
Butte Independents
Dillon
Bozeman
Anaconda
Jones
The
Independents
Hall
Garrison
Dr Roller Resting Before Gotch Title Match
Newman Ill June 3 Dr B Roller the heavy weight wrestler from the Pacific coast visits his mother for a couple of weeks. He has had nine hard matches in months and needs rest before his world championship bout with Gotch in Seattle on July 1. He plans to return to Seattle mid June for the contest.
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Dr. B. Roller
Pacific Coast
Gotch
Seattle
Baseball Roundup Notes on Teams and Players
Frank Chance seeks a second straight world title while Nick Altrock recovers fitness. Jess dominates pitching with only one loss, Coakley fans Magee twice, and Jennings' Tigers repeat old misfortunes. Brown hurls one-hit first inning against the Superbas, Clarke and Stone bolster Princeton and Brown, Delehanty shines for St. Louis, Conroy steadies Highlanders infield.
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