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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1909
Page
16
Sporting editors weigh Nelson vs Hyland with Hyland’s infighting edge and body blows. They see a tougher test for Nelson than McFarland, while Jeffries Johnson talk stirs both anticipation and doubt about a match. Johnson may demand terms. Jeffries would loom as champion if paired.
Philadelphia reports reveal a major theft of the O'Brien Ketchel boxing bout. promoter schemes and telegraph wire arrangements failed as Willus Britt of Frisco was deceived into switching the match to Manhattan. The National Sporting Club of New York claimed the event, securing Britt’s surrender.
Tonight in New York Dorando Pietri meets Johnny Hayes in marathon rivalry at Madison Square Garden. Jeffries may fight Johnson in Seattle for heavyweight title if he recovers and agrees to a US bout. Berlin hosts six day bicycle race with MacFarland, Demara and Moran among Americans racing. Weston begins 4300 mile walk from New York to San Francisco for 100 day goal.
Chicago March 14 Director Stagg of the University of Chicago announced the annual meeting of the inter collegiate football rules committee would be held at the Murray Hill hotel in New York March 25 and 26. He said the rules could rest the same as last season and that sentiment in the West favors retaining them intact. The forward pass and the 10 yard rule were discussed with support for keeping them as is.
Jack Johnson arrives in St Paul from Vancouver and heads to Chicago. He says he will fight Jeffries if challenged but on his own terms, noting he has previously allowed the other side to set terms and will not do so again.
The School of Mines football team plans to play Denver University in Butte around December 1 in a marquee intercollegiate battle. Manager William Stuewe says the Mines will pursue a strong schedule including Utah and Idaho opponents, with a new gym and coach facilities to boost team strength.
A reflective volley of sports musings on baseball jockeying uproar in crowds and luck in games. The piece critiques fans editors and players while musing on salaries prizes and the quirks of sport culture and spectatorship.
A telegram indicates New York fight clubs want Sullivan for matches. Sullivan, a Brooklyn native, faces Leach Cross and Tommy Murphy type boxers reputed in New York, though his skill may prove challenging for them.
Crawford Nebraska hosts a 41 round heavyweight bout at the Syndicate opera house on March 17 between Terry Mustain of Omaha and Nat Dewey of Los Angeles. The town and Crawford fans anticipate a historic event unseen before in the area. Atterbury clothes at the Clothery, 41 East Park.
The Anaconda Athletics travel to Holland rink in Butte for a decisive Montana basketball showdown with the Mines. Star center Reed leads an elite lineup including Barisch Tucker Kelly and Danielson as they aim to avenge a home loss to Bozeman and secure the state crown.
Henry Irslinger the top European middleweight arrived in Chicago on March 13 to begin a wrestling campaign. An Austrian with wins across several countries last season, he speaks English well and aims to challenge all comers. His target is Fred Beell, considered a classy heavyweight in boxing circles.
In Charlottesville Virginia Pop Lannigan trainer of UVA track believes Stanton may become another Rector. Stanton holds the Pacific coast quarter record and has performed well in UVA tryouts. He will represent Virginia in the quarter at the intercollegiate games at Cambridge this year.
New York on March 14 reports that articles for a set match were signed by Frank J. Marshall the American master player.
Jose R. Capablanca, chess champion of Ciba a few days ago, agreed to begin play on Monday after noon April 19. The eight game match excludes draws, with five weekly sessions on Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday. Time limits: 30 moves in two hours then 15 moves per hour thereafter.
James Edward Britt the American boxer was elected a member of the National Sporting Club in London. It is the first boxing pugilist honored by the club amid dissent from some members who deem pugilists unfit as associates. Britt's gentlemanly bearing won favor with Manager Bettison's nomination.
In Macon Georgia on March 14 manager Stallings reportedly chose Kid Elberfeld as Yankees captain with Keeler and Chase as other candidates. Elberfeld praised for brains and inside knowledge of American league hitters.
The Chicago White Sox No. 2 defeated Vernon in both games of a doubleheader. In the opener White and Lange pitched well, allowing only a single Vernon hit. Miller and Altrock led the second game with four singles, Vernon errors minimal, while the Pacific players played errorless ball.
Chicago White Sox beat Oakland 9 to 2 in the morning game and lost to San Francisco 5 to 2 in the afternoon. Batteries for Chicago were Camila and Walsh with Owen and Spencer, while San Francisco used Scott and Owen with Sullivan and Berry.
Detroit March 14. If Claude Rossman does not sign quickly the Tigers plan an infield overhaul. George Moriarity, acquired from the Yankees, would take Rossman’s place at first base. If this move happens Owen Bush moves to third and Charley O Leary takes shortstop.
Hugh J Wilson president of the Butte Jockey club discusses possible five day week racing and a shorter season extending through early July with plans for a seven week stretch. He notes no firm dates yet and hints at limited harness races while Anaconda may host a separate 14 day meeting this summer.
Denver officials report plans for two race meetings by the Overland Racing Association, with the fall event tied to the interstate fair exposition. No program details will be released until after the current legislature adjourns, amid a pending bill by Representative Hiltz. The anti gambling law remains the main obstacle, though current promoters expect no opposition.
Carlton Appolina of Winchester, a two year Harvard fullback, died in Springfield Ohio from meningitis. He had worked in engineering in Springfield since graduating last year. Mickey Doolan, former Phillies shortstop, now reports on his team for the Philadelphia Times in the South.
Pitcher Joe Doyle joins Highlanders in Macon while Frank Andradi lands with the Naps. Hoblit zer eyed as a possible shortstop shift for Hoblit zer or Downey and Moriarity contend for the role. Cy Young nears 500 wins and Polo Grounds capacity expands as team moves loom.
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