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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
1
The column previews American and National league hopes with Cleveland and New York as top contenders, names star players and managers, and weighs boxers Ketchel and Johnson in a bustling sports scene. It notes St. Louis and Philadelphia strength, plus mentions spring training expectations and upcoming races.
Pilachite leads with a 16 frame mark as the ninth international tournament of the American bowling congress unfolds. Mia Mo Kira and Seriic from St Louis compete in morning doubles, totaling 1,041 pins for the year, while Kellison and Ban dere vie for the gold.
Chicago dated March 16 Johnson says he will delay plans to invite in Galveston and instead head to New York for an interview. He telegraphed his mother he would visit for two weeks then meet Jeff for a face to face in New York.
The sixth annual interscholastic track meet for Montana high schools, staged under University of Montana auspices in Missoula, announces eligibility details and event standards. Travel fare plans cover one main fare plus third for trip return. rivals include Missoula and neighboring cities.
Hans Wagner remains unsigned amid efforts by Pirates owner Dreyfuss to pin him down on a contract. Dreyfuss pressed Wagner at headquarters and in Carnente, while Wagner fled from Barney and pursued by the club, plans to join the squad for Slot Spring tonight.
Papke, a former middleweight champion, expects to regain his title by challenging Ketchel. He cites his recent workouts and readiness, aiming for a high profile rematch with Ketchel or Kelly soon.
The British fighter outboxed Murphy in a fast clean contest lasting 44 rounds. It was their second meeting with Murphy hurt previously in the first bout, while the winner dominated from start to finish and the referee could not declare a decision.
Chicago reports Tom McCarey of Lox dkogoles Haa aims to match Tugs Kelly with Willy Papke for a title bout by April. Falke already consented to articles, with IRS weights set for 2 o'clock. If arranged, the fight would be held at McCarey’s club within city limits.
Helena Boise Salt Lake and Helena will be the only Intermountain league cities, representatives decided at a chess tour meeting in Helena. A committee was appointed to draft the league constitution and by-laws, with adjournment until tomorrow to hear its report.
Vailas Tex March 11. Manager McLean questioned what steps would be taken with Seyonur and stated he would not act immediately. The reply indicated no immediate decision and a firm stance on nonparticipation.
Kimiston Texas March 16 reports an effort by Louis American League manager McAleer to remove Cy Seymour from the New York National League club. McGraw and Giles signal openness to old ties for Seymour, but waivers and final moves remain doubtful as negotiations focus on his possible release or sale and a return to league play.
In a muddy lineup of races at the fairground oval, Booger Red captured the feature in a five and a half furlong event with Wildfire handicap additions noted. Gypsy King, Pear, Booger Tel, Fantastic, Ron Posal, Saluwa, Angerona, Ashteva, Price Ahmed, Molray, Free Knight, and John A. also posted notable finishes across the card with times ranging from 1:07 to 1:49.
Jim Barry the heavyweight fighter delayed his trip to meet Kaufman who had arrived for a return bout. Delaney, manager Tinutman, said he plans to take Kaufman with men not yet beaten.
Montana championship marathon at Holland rink drew 1003 spectators who rushed the floor after Wally Bradford beat rival for the title. The race between Bradford and Regantia stretched over 385 yards and five laps remained. both runners alternated pace, neither gaining more than 15 yards at any time, amid loud shouts and frantic bursts in a tightly fought, lengthy event.
George Bonhag of the Irish American Athletic Club wowed crowds with a five mile indoor run at Madison Square Garden in 2598, surpassing 25,1923 marks set by Tom Colling. Jean A. Shaw equaled the world record in the 70 yard high hurdles, while Dwight of Panceton edged Shaw in the final heat by inches. A pawnbroker case and a city treasurer’s office note follow as side items, and relief skating fans anticipate a six-day race with five teams opening Sunday evening in the West with Salt Lake entries.
A branched meditation on sports betting and egos across baseball and horse racing. The piece muses on Cubs betting, season assumptions, pitcher signaling, base situations, and turf moguls, interleaving college football and Yale, Yale football, and New Haven. It reflects on luck, bias, and the oddities of sport hype.
Boston March 16 Jem Howker of England billed as the world’s bat king was outboxed by Al Delmont of Boston in 12 rounds Delmont weakened by sixth round knockdown Bowker dominated at close range but Delmont’s body blows and rights controlled the pace Bowker was floored again in rounds ten and eleven he fell three times in a recession near the end of the twelfth Delmont landed a head shot that sent Bowker to the floor for a final time the decision went to Delmont
Portland crushed the Chicago White Sox 6 to 1 as Onstead and Linge combined for 16 hits. Carson, Craney, Graney, and Armbruster pitched to hold the visitors to four singles, securing the win for Portland in a dominant display.
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