17 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
1
The Anaconda Standard reports on a sports wrap with scattered details about teams and players. It mentions Hall's crew and a game against Butte, with references to Wistrom and Sned for notable plays and demonstrations.
Spencer hits a second inning homer with Fitzgerald on second to power the champions Butte to a 4 0 victory over Aberdeen. Brinker held the Miners to three hits as Seattle officials note cleanup of rough play. Claflin argues a strikeout, but the game proceeds like clockwork.
Spokane report says Indians, led by Jensen, stifled Vancouver 6 to 0 as Sugden hit two three-baggers and base running created scoring chances. Vancouver struggled to generate offense against strong pitching and careful strategy, with Nordyke’s men maintaining control throughout the game.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Tacoma June 16 Seattle errors and Gamble wildness marred the game as Tacoma won the opener. Gamble lost control in the third with bases loaded, Welch relieved and Tacoma scored. Mariinke hit a triple, Meckaye error, four runs. Buller steady, Thur’s errors and miscues aided Tacoma’s eighth inning two more. Final score Tacoma 8 Seattle 4. Batteries Butler and Shows for Tacoma Gamble, Welch, Fortier for Seattle. Umpire Caruthers.
Princeton and Yale dueled at the Polo Grounds as Princeton rallied from behind to win the national college baseball championship in an 11th inning thriller. Yale led early but Princeton tied the score in the ninth and won in the 11th, with Heyniger, Wister, Dillon, and Fleugler starring for the Tigers.
New Haven announces Yale freshmen football practice begins September 14 with all women hoping to try for the team urged to report at gate on that date. The schedule lists October games against New Haven High School Andover Harvard and Princeton with matches at Lakeville Easthampton and New Haven plus a November clash with Harvard freshmen.
In a June 11 American League game from Chicago, Glade’s wild pitching helped the host Cubs beat New York Io Beore, extending Chicago’s run to thirteen straight wins. Batteries were Blair for St. Louis, while Beare and R.A. Ries were noted in other matchups. Detro it, June m, saw Detroit defeat Plank and Schnzar in three innings as Washington faded behind Berate and Keeley.
Yale star Dray rejects going abroad with the Olympic team after a stunning pole vault display at Danbury Conn. He twice held the world record and intercollegiate title, clearing 12 feet 6 inches to top all rivals as he vows to rest on his laurels while American vaulters contend with foreign challengers next month.
Cambridge Mass June 16 the indefinite suspension of Sidney W Fish No 2 on the Harvard varsity crew and Charles C Morgan junior of the Harvard out cared crew both of New York was announced by the administrative board of Harvard University for alleged violation of a college rule forbidding removal of books and pamphlets from certain libraries connected with the university.
New York announces a June 1R-A novelty race featuring balloons and aeroplants as a feature of next year’s Hudson celebration. The event will be conducted under United States government auspices with army cooperation and support from the aeronautical committee.
Nortuchinek Asiatic Russta Tin M4. The American motor car in io New York tt Paris and race opened through here at 1 o'clock this morning. The German car loft 2b 9:30.
In Philadelphia on June 16 Hogmans muff enabled a 2 to 1 Philadelphia win over Chicago. Secor R HW E Uneagaet 5 1 Philadelphia 240 Battenes-Plolalar Sparks and Doom. Umpire Klem. In Brooklyn on the same date Brooklyn defeated St Louis with Rucker Bergen and O'Day presiding. In Boston June 1 Pittsburg beats Boston 2 to 1 as Glisch Dornap and Batterlesand Graham perform in a rough showcase.
In a tight one inning game, Oakland defeats Portland by a 2 to 0 score. Pitcher Wiig and Lewie combine on the mound for Oakland, while Starghast and Whalen handle catching duties. Homers and extra-base hits are sparse as both teams struggle for offense in the abbreviated contest.
Sam Barger announced a June 26 boxing card in San Francisco with two six round main events featuring Kyle Whitney vs Jimmy Gardner and Jimmy Walsh vs Jimmy Carroll. Three supporting bouts include Wille Purtell vs Wille Mack and Sailor Gordon vs Jim Cornett. Gardner and Walsh train at Shannon's in San Rafael as preparations begin. Willie O'Neil considers a return to the Antipodes and a 126 pound match with Al Enmick or Monte Altell. Charley Neary has quit boxing after eight years to pursue business ventures.
New York June 16 Joe Sieger the Uttla Denver lightweight who has won is matched last night by Joe Cain matchmaker of the Dry Dock A G to meet Jack Britton of Chicago for six rounds in the main bout at the next stag of the club on Monday night. Britton gave Billy Glover a hard six round battle last week and should put up a great battle against Sieger.
An ad promotes Electra-Vigor as a natural cure via electricity. It condemns prescription costs and doctor profits, touts a non belt body battery that powers healing during sleep, and claims to cure various ailments without drugs. It offers a free 100 page information book in exchange for postage.
New York June 14 O Toole refuses to terms. Jack McGuigan Philadelphia promoter offers to match Ad Wolgast with Grover Hayes at the National Athletic Club. Hayes must weigh at least 128 pounds by 6 o clock, Wolgast will not consider above 12. No match likely as Wolgast rests at home in Michigan for two weeks.
The June 18 dispatch reports Wheaton's varsity and freshmen crews heading for the Hudson. A faculty dispute risked barring Witte from the varsity due to irregular attendance. An athletic council later ruled Witte in good standing and eligible to row.
Lizamy Doran starred as Connell clinched the Twilight League title with dominant pitching overpowering Luters. Verheyen started for Luter but Connell's offense and defense secured a 5 to 2 victory amid loud Meachers rooting for Connell, Leahy catching and Choutette guiding Tuteys.
George H. Sealdmilller of Waterbury Conn was elected captain of Dartmouth's 1908 baseball team. He has two years of varsity play and was an end on last season's football team. He and John Glaze were the only veterans remaining from last year's squad after the summer qualifications.
With weather settled Butte tennis players anticipate the season opener. A meeting called by President Alfred trar sled for o'clock Friday evening in the Butte and Boston office No 528 Sennesey building to complete arrangements. A full attendance is desired. The club boasts no less than several members.
Harvard crews beat Yale in a fast race and plan to compete abroad. The varsity and freshmen led from the start, finishing with Harvard holding a decisive advantage. The race showcased Harvard’s strongest form this year and suggested contention for American and international championships.
Eighty eight players remain active and ready to show skill in many matches at Diamond Street courts. Ongoing rain limits practice but courts are in top condition with four firm asphalt tables and billiard setups, setting the stage for afternoon and evening contests this extended season.
The varsity edged the second varsity by a quarter length after a two mile pace by both, suggesting the lineup for race day. Names cited include Sneirly Bow Johdan Keator Saunders Ronehaw Ryah Starbuck Cornisl Winslow and cox Winslow. News from Philadelphia mentions Grimt of the New York Americans eyeing Cantuta and Londergan with Burnett scouting for the Yankees.
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