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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1912
Page
14
The article quotes Ty Cobb explaining base running as a calculated system, plus notes on his fearless leading style. It covers Griffirths Washington plans, Detroit rookies, and other 1912 season chatter including Street’s Washington letter, Bresnahan and Murphy, and Fred Clarke’s retirement stance.
Doctors nationwide report a grip epidemic with kidney and urinary symptoms. Swamp-Root claims to heal kidneys, liver and bladder. free sample by mail from Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY. Regular bottles 50c and 1. Ad.
The advance guard of the Boston National League club left Boston today for Augusta Georgia to start spring practice. Several players will join along the road, signaling the start of training for the season.
Coronado defeated Santa Barbara 9 to 6 in the junior challenge polo trophy contest at Coronado today. The match was played amid rain and mud, with difficult conditions affecting play.
In Columbus New Mexico today Colonel Steever received no new details from a witness. He inferred that last night’s report claiming no Americans were killed in the clash between Mexicans and Americans in the brush may be accurate.
Muted distrust grows between Salazar and Campa toward Pasqual Orozco in Chihuahua. Orozco invites Salazar to take oath of fealty. Salazar proposes joint oath with him. A war council delays action near Chihuahua as northern command leadership disputes surface issue. Reconnaissance by Salazar’s detachment reaches the city but is not confirmation of entry.
Washington reports improved outlook from Chihuahua via Monterey telegram. Rebels may enter Paso del Norte as government forces were routed last Sunday. Nogales quiet, Torreon unsettled but peaceful, and rail services between Durango Chihuahua Monterey expected to resume soon. Mexican gunboat Guerrero arrives at Ensenada easing tensions there.
A report states Col. Francisco Chiapas, once a Diaz general now jailed in Hermosillo, has been deputized by Madero to organize an army and fight the rebels. The population of El Tigre, Nacozari, and Cananea would stay put until the Mexican situation clears.
In Laredo Texas on March 6 the flow of American refugees leaving Mexico slowed from yesterday. Officials had expected more departures along routes toward Mexico City. No refugees reported mistreatment. complaints centered on wives who said husbands sent them away despite protests.
A druggist offers a money back refund if Paso Ointment fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days. The notice promises cure for all cases and guarantees satisfaction.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena March 6. Great Northern heads will order breaking ground for a new 125000 depot in Helena this week despite pending Butte street closure actions. Helena proceeds independent of Butte decisions, with city council set to vote tonight on the matter.
Refugees pour into Douglas Arizona as trains, automobiles, and vehicles flood the town, carrying nearly the entire American population fleeing danger. The article notes a chaotic arrival with authorities scrambling to manage the influx and provide shelter and aid.
Mrs. Mary Hamilton, the complaining witness in the H. C. Phillips bank trial in Vancouver, dies of heart failure just before boarding a train to Kalama where Phillips’ second trial was due to begin today.
Harrisburg on March 5 reports Joseph A. Stott aged 29 was hanged today for the murder of Blanche Taylor who he shot on a street last June after she refused his marriage proposal. The execution concludes a long criminal case tied to the disputed union in the city.
Salt Lake City March 5 special dispatch: H I Wilson announced a racing schedule starting July 3 at Lagoon Salt Lake, running to July 27 then moving to Butte August 1 to September 4, Anaconda September 6 to 21, Helena state fair, Utah fair in Utah, concluding October 6. Lagoon racing resumes after the fairs if weather allows, with no races at non fair tracks.
Entries for tomorrow list six furlong and mile races at Juarez Mexico with a Panhandle Stockmen handicap and multiple horses in each event. Notable names include Philopena Lehigh Tiflis Helen Hawkins and Virginia Lindsey among others with varied weights posted.
Delaney wins at six furlongs in 1:11 4-5 at Juarez on a warm day with a fast track. Clint Tucker takes the first race in tight finish while Ocean Queen claims the mile, and Royal Tea, Mamiac, Dromi, and others place in sequential races as results noted for six events.
The Charles Kohler horses trained by Sam C. Hildreth will be shipped abroad to Maison Lafsette in France. Hildreth will ride the Campania tomorrow as Fitzherbert Seous and other horses from Sheepshead Bay depart for Europe Saturday. Kohler chose racing in Europe after learning domestic revival legislation for racing was unlikely to pass.
San Francisco March 5 orders arrived from James E. Sullivan secretary of the A A U to include the pentathlon and the decathlon in the Stockholm Olympiad tryouts. The Pacific coast selection committee chaired by W Humphrey forwarded the action as part of the Olympic preparation.
The report outlines the Pentathlon events on April 14, 19 and 20 including the 2% meter and 10-meter runs the broad jump the javelin and discus throws. It also describes the Decathlon comprising 10 events with weight jumping running and the javelin and discus.
Washington March 6 two hundred thirty one players entered the eighth annual spring golf tournament in the capital. Gardiner of Providence led after today’s play in the contest for the gold medal prize while Walter J. Travis of Garden City and other notables like W C B Forbes Jr, the 1910 champion, Allen Laird of Chevy Chase, warmed up for tomorrow’s rounds.
All American team selected by Princeton coach Hornfrek includes three Harvard players and one each from Princeton Yale Columbia and Cornell. Cathart of Yale guards the net while Smith of Cornell handles the point. Blackwall covers center, Baker from Princeton stars at rover, Huntington and Sortwell of Harvard are wings.
In St Louis on March 5 President and Manager Bobby Wallace met to finalize home training plans for the St Louis American League team after returning from West Baden. With Sportsman's Park still snow covered Colonel Hedges stated players would stay for spring training rather than travel to warmer climates.
President John T. Powers of the Columbian Baseball league announced that Captain Adrian C. Anson, former Chicago Nationals leader, has been offered to lead the Pittsburg team. Powers said Anson will likely visit Pittsburg to review the situation before a definite acceptance.
Paris February 6 Eugene Fischer's La Tour won the Prix du Main at St. Ouen racecourse today.
Poultrymen report whale flesh serves as nutritious beef-like feed for eggs rich in oil and bone-free. The cold spell preserves freshness, making it economical and practical for chicken diets in Eastport.
Washington March 5 Democrats laced into each other over the free sugar bill during consideration of the agricultural appropriation. Gardner of Texas sought $5,000 for Rio Grande sugar plant research while Martin of Colorado offered a substitute to give the funds to Colorado, denouncing Gardner’s motives as political maneuvering. Mondell and Lever proposed similar amendments, all were defeated, and Martin apologized to ease the dispute.
McFarland, Chicago lightweight, dominated the California challenger Hogan for ten rounds at the New York Wairmont Athletic Club. He controlled the bout with sharp lefts and right uppercuts, teased Hogan with controlled blows, and left Hogan bleeding but unable to mount a sustained challenge.
Chicago March 6 Leaders in three minor events in the American Bowling Congress tournament were displaced today Arthur Swanson and Albert Sallander of Chicago led the two man teams with 1226 Swanson led individuals with 639 Sallander led all events with 1838 In the doubles Sallander dropped 51 pins top three game series set by others All Males lead five man event with 2742 medals awarded to Stotz Waller and Stehno Indianapolis Indians won high two man team 1138 Goldman Nichol and Cadillacs also placed Amendments proposed pins weight from 8 4 to 2 12 and 3 4 pounds with limited variance and banning ringers from future tournaments
Andrew J. Smith was re elected head field coach of the University of Pennsylvania football team today in Philadelphia marking a continuation of his leadership for the program.
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