10 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
1
Giants drop further in the standings as Seattle delays, while Tigers struggle with travel woes and late season tests. In the American League New York faces Detroit and Boston meets Cleveland. in the National League Pittsburgh battles New York and Chicago faces Brooklyn as the circuit reshapes before the stretch run.
Vancouver Beavers routed Aberdeen 7 to 1 on a brilliant game. Brinker lasted three innings while Vancouver scored five. Mall pitched masterly for the Beavers as they defeated the Black Pats.
The column surveys baseball teams in pennant race talk and boxing prospects. It cites the Yankees, Cubs, Reds, Pirates, and Giants shaping a tight stretch drive, notes talent like Lem and Curtis, and hints at upcoming bouts and matchups, including potential Stern and Langford clashes.
Fragmented report covers American League results with Cleveland beating Boston 15 to something, and New York edging Detroit on Cobb’s all around play. Also mentions Chicago and Washington in a mixed box score with various pitchers and batters named, including Kleinow and Bender in relief.
Unclear game notes describe mixed NL action with McQuillan for St. Louis and Philadelphia overpowering opponents. Mentions of Batlers, Linda, Young, and several city names hint at multiple matches with uneven detail and minor score references.
New York boxers Willie Lewis and Worry Lewis of Philadelphia met in a fast one round bout before the National Athletic Club tonight. There was no decision as spectators claimed the New York fighter had the better of the action throughout the short bout.
In a slow twelve round bout at the Army Athletic Association arena Boston George Memsie of Los Angeles fought to a draw with Young Bon oho of this city Referee Donnelly counted Memsie out in the first round but the knockdown did not floor him, the result a draw for the night
New York May 4 Jim Barry the heavyweight from Chicago and Sam Langford from Boston are set to fight at the Fairmount Athletic Club in the Bronx. Matchmaker Billy Gibson arranged the bout for Friday June 1. Both fighters have faced Archard Aghts in recent bouts.
World wrestling match builds as top contenders prepare for a showdown. Betas of wrestling expect a decisive bout with Gotch facing Roller while fans rally behind Nol Jeo and fowon for potential upsets in the heavyweight division.
Measurements of the man who will meet Frank Gotch are given with approximate figures for height, reach, chest, neck, arms, waist, hips, thighs and other dimensions. The Seattle match with Gotch is slated for July 1, Roller, the taller contender, has impressed despite controversy over wrestling methods. Roller visits his mother in Illinois and plans a June 15 benefit, then heads to Seattle for the title bout. Roller has defeated prior foes in swift fashion, including Carless, Eypli Kank, Victor McLagian, Palmer Duras, Jesse Westergaarde, and McLaghan, building anticipation for the Gotch clash.
Under Ark Perham the Butte Bankers beat Connalls 7 to 6 at Columbia Gardens to clinch the Commercial league title. Jimmy Doran held Connalls to six hits while Moyers’ errors costly for Connalls. Leahy caught for Doran as Trethway and McNole contributed for the Bankers in an excited late-season finish.
Baghman reported Dillon could not reach Bozeman for the opening baseball game of the series, with games scheduled today tomorrow and Thursday uncertain due to travel failure.
New York plans a motor cycling meet under the National Cycling Association in June. Plans under consideration include a program of several races at different distances on a single day. Trophies will be donated for winners. Officials aim to set new records and, if successful, make the event an annual affair.
A long Sporting News editorial discusses Pacific Coast league strategy, Seattle and Tacoma plans, and potential moves to include California clubs. It covers disputes with the Northwestern League, bids for National Board sanction, and the aim to expand the Coast circuit while defending against the California league.
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