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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1900
Page
13
Helena, hampered by fielding miscues and poor coaching in eighth inning, fell to Anaconda despite strong hitting. Swindells led with three hits while Grim turned a key double play as rain and thunder swirled overhead in Great Falls region.
A feature notes a man as the sole risk taker among animals, concentrating on the idea that he bets everything on games of chance and compares human risk behavior to natural instincts.
A britiched essay traces gambling through ages, noting Chinese players using che pae cards and European rulers from Caligula to Henry II, plus English clubs, noble losses, and famed wagers with quails and dice. It highlights social shifts and famed gamblers like O Byrne and Fox.
Baseball notes outline Montana state league standings with Great Falls rising under McCloskey as Helena leads and Anaconda declines. Discussion covers Anaconda’s fielding woes, need for more hitters and pitchers, Swindells praised for performance, and Butte awaiting Eddie Burke’s strengthening help as teams chase first place.
The Helena team shows resilience with strong hitting and steady defense as Anaconda and Helena trade leads. Tabor signs with Anaconda, boosting their infield and batting depth, while Helena’s players emphasize intelligent baserunning and tough pitching. The game ends in a late rally with two winning runs for Helena after a tense stretch.
Butte Smoke Eaters shielded a 15 to 8 win over the Indians in Great Falls. Hurlburt’s costly first inning error opened the scoring spree as Dunleavy and Hammond capitalized. Thieleman fanned seven for the Smoke Eaters. Umpire Austin sparked controversy with a balky strike call. postgame notes looked to Cochrane and Tinker joining the Indians roster for tomorrow.
Cincinnati defeats Chicago 7 to 3 after errors and timely hits. Taylor labored in the seventh with walks, a error, two wild pitches and three hits fueling Chicago's four-run frame. Attendance 4 400. Batteries Taylor Nichola Scott Petts Swartwood officiating.
Philadelphia secured a win over Boston by stringing hits with miscues. Attendance reached 6 590 as errors by Boston aided the visitors in a tense contest. Batteries Nichols Cuppy Sullivan Frazer McFarland. Umpire Emstie.
Ed Tipton arrives from New York with a 24 head Thoroughbred consignment from Bitter Root stock farm for Fasig Tipton in New York City on July 3. The batch includes 22 two-year-olds and two three-year-olds bred from Tammany and other notable lines. Sale cars depart under Dr Haggard and Dan Dennison Jr with assistants.
Ground at Anaconda begins at 3 p.m. with Anaconda and Helena lineups listed. Pitcher Thayer of Anaconda secured his release to return to Inverett Washington for a lumber job. President Lucas approves Great Falls contract with Max Muller and releases Farr and Lowe. Tabor to join as Anaconda's new second baseman this week. Anaconda also signs another pitcher arriving soon.
Nannie Azbell of Los Angeles posed as a young man to work in a poolroom after a year of hardship. She wore a neat white coat and kept a steady, respectable demeanour while handling billiard duties. Her disguise unraveled when a patron recognized the former “George” and public interest followed the revelation.
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