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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1902
Page
8
Hughes and Long staged a brisk handball match at the North Main Street court. The event drew local players and observers, showcasing competitive serves and rallies in an informal regional outing.
Nearly a score of entrants sign up for today’s handball tournament to be held at North Main street court. Ed Long and Ed Hughes defeated Martin Duffy and Maurice Congdon three games to two to win 150 a side, with close scores 21 15 21 18 21 12 and 21 12. Several Anaconda experts and locals including Jack Rickiby Pat Nolan M McGuinn John Stensen Bad Hughes John McDonough Tom Pendergast T Kern Peter Madden T Lane John Owens Tommy Gleaton Jack Dean P J Corcoran Ed Long Martin Duffy Maurice Congdon and Phil Dilmore are listed for today’s matches. A challenge has been sent to Fd Henley and Pat Gibbons of Copper City. The winner’s prize has been posted and games continue at Fast Park street court.
Crowd gathers for Meaderville Gun Club weekly shoot as wind hinders accuracy. Results show scores for Bertoglio Snyder Finnegan and Jack Williams of Walkerville across two sets of 25 birds each with mixed successes in blustery conditions.
Montana lightweight champion Jack Wade, now in Salt Lake City, declares he is training hard for a bout with Jack Clifford. Wade weighs 180 pounds and is in strong condition while noting Clifford may struggle to make the 133 pound weight limit.
Manager McCloskey secures a star center fielder Lefty Houtz who played in the National League. Co. H. Lane, president of the Butte Baseball Association, announced the signing.
The contract was confirmed yesterday for Lefty Houtz, the center fielder who excelled for Cincinnati. Only a couple of vacancies remain on the roster, and Manager Mc Closkey may return soon with his pathfinding squad for the pennant chase.
A J Walker posted the day's top score at the Butte Gun Club meeting amid strong breeze. Events used Magan and Expert traps with Charles Dahler Jr and R Barkil elected to membership. Also notes Tommy Hall sails for Washington training quarters.
Telegraph reports reveal Kennedy, an English trader in Alausi, is jailed in the same Alausi prison that once held Michael Bolan of Springfield Ohio. The incident prompts Britain to consider protection for its Ecuadorian subjects as American consul De Leon receives praise for handling contractor abuses. The cruiser Philadelphia sails from Guayaquil with Leonard Selzer, freed after no evidence for murder existed.
In Denver a packed crowd heard Bishop Nicholas C. Matz urge relief for the 200 children from St Vincent's orphanage burned yesterday. A plan to rebuild at once was approved and a 12 member committee of Denver's wealthiest men was formed to raise funds and house the sisters with money and quarters for the homeless orphans.
March 16 Mexico City reports General Mena minister of public works was trapped between an elevator floor and a steel cornice at a department gateway. The accident caused injuries to the abdomen and upper legs and may confine him to his room for weeks.
A seven fight program drew 300 spectators with main event cocks Condell and Martin, Montana bred against Jerseys. Condell led four to three before a disputed seventh fight decided for Martin, sparking a near clash before cooler heads prevailed.
A large crowd gathers at the grounds as Anaconda marksmen join a practice shooting session. Participants from the local shooting club test aims, display skill, and share tips during the public event.
Unfavorable weather reduced scores at a practice shoot by Anaconda Gun Club members aiming for the Brownlee Medal. Despite a large crowd, many marks fell below expected levels though some shooters posted fair scores. Next Sunday the group will travel to Butte for another attempt.
Talks over telegraph wires reveal bids from San Francisco and Los Angeles for the Jeffries Fitzsimmons bout. Delaney backs Los Angeles, Fitzsimmons sets April 1 in Newark to decide which club hosts the fight. Jeffries weighing San Francisco offer but open to Los Angeles proposal and remains undecided.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from San Francisco lists tomorrow's picks for Oakland races. First race contenders include Lady Sterling Adam Huachuacha and Duke of York Au riferar Sam Green. Other races feature Bell Reed Gold Van Arabo Black Dick El Mido Eva G Jim Hale Herculean Impromptu Sweet Tooth Pope Leo Kitty Kelly.
A detailed listing of eight events with entries and weights for each race. Includes first race seven furlongs selling with numerous horses, second race hurdle handicap, third race two-year-olds, and further races with purses, selling, and handicaps. Track condition reported as clear with heavy going noted.
Chicago March 16 President James A Hart of the Chicago National league arrived back from California where he met A G Spalding. Hart declined to discuss the meeting and appeared to minimize its significance.
Hart says no sensational developments emerged from coast conference with Spalding. He denied rumors of a pre agreed compromise between league factions and a drafted schedule. He reports the factions remain as far apart as ever.
Great Falls March 16 The wrestling match tomorrow night features Jack Curran and J W Peters prom ises to be a close contest with a large crowd expected. Both have long victory strings, are same weight, and in peak condition. The bout is for 400 dollars catch as catch can best three of five falls with strangle hold barred.
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