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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1913
Page
7
A roundup of legendary wild pitchers from baseball history. George Van Haltren, Crane, Griffith, Thorne, Duke, Amole, and other stars are profiled for their uncannily erratic control, blazing speed, and notorious wild pitches that defined their eras.
San Francisco March 16 The Chicago Americans defeated Oakland and San Francisco in the seventh inning as four runs and five hits came off Douglas after Walsh. Chicago played poorly in fielding while the Sox hit freely. Scares: RH. E Oakland 1018 6 Chicago ? Batteries Abies Gregory Mitzo Walsh Douglas Schrank San Francisco Lange Benz Kuhn Fanning Hughes Sepulveda
Pittsburg March 16 Will Hoppe defending champion 181 billiard title against challenger Willie Hop of New York who holds the 48.2 champion title Morningstar earlier won the 181 title from George Sutton in Chicago May 18 1912 Sutton later took the title from Hoppe Morningstar has held the title longer than any other player and was challenged by Sutton in December with a January Pittsburgh victory 500 to 478 The match marks Hoppe's second defense since becoming champion The Japanese reportedly earned $90 000 in winnings
The article profiles Tom Sharkey, former heavyweight contender, now a businessman and editor in Vallejo. It traces his early life, naval service, and boxing rise through major bouts with Corbett, Fitzsimmons, Jeffries, and Maher, noting his financial turns, publishing work, and plans to tour Ireland and California while maintaining public interest in his career.
Hamilton players push for a central Montana site for the annual tennis meet arguing Hunter's Hot Springs is too distant for many entrants. They say Butte Helena or Missoula would boost participation, while West-side growth of the sport is cited and a more central location is seen as key to the meet's success.
Milwaukee March 16 heavy weight set for Madison Square Garden New York with bouts between Billy Gibby Gunboat Smith Luther McCarty and Wells The matchmaker struggles to pair McCarty for a favorable split while Willard in pursuit of McCarty could headline a strong card in a city with heavy press promoting the event
The article notes fans focus on Luther Mcarty versus Wells as the marquee clash of national interest. It mentions other pulp entertainment acts and burlesque acts while the boxing scene seeks easy money through vaudeville stages and stage exhibitions.
The nine game series between the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates in Hot Springs begins March 18. It focuses on spring training, with both major league clubs hoping to sharpen for the season. Managers caution against overexertion and emphasize avoiding injuries that could jeopardize pennant chances.
Sam Langford of Boston wins in Brisbane on March 17 by a first round defeat of Jim Harry of Chicago. The victory marks a decisive early-round win in the international boxing bout.
President Mulroney announced strict enforcement of the $1,650 salary cap for the union association. Merkle discussed plans including signings, trades, and a fans prize for the world series trip. He noted efforts to revive baseball interest in Butte and promised transparency with umpire lists and management decisions.
Windy afternoon yields strong scores at Tutte Gun Club events. Participants include E P Mathewson and W Parsons of Anaconda and Charles Flannigan of Great Falls with Goddard posting a perfect fourth session score. Detailed scores show varied results among shooters and the windy conditions noted.
Bud Anderson Northwestern lightweight and Knockout Brown of New York fought 20 rounds to a draw at Vernon arena. Both boxers signaled willingness for a rematch in April. Anderson cited overtraining as reason for poor condition and failure to finish Brown in the eleventh round. Anderson heads to Medford Oregon Tuesday. Brown to New York tomorrow.
Miss EC Semple outlined Japanese agricultural limits to the Royal Geographical Society of England noting an equable climate and maritime food supply but stressing the island’s lack of new cultivable area. Forest and barren lands restrict farming above 2800 feet and arable land is only 14.27 percent of total area, with rice tied to rivers and streams and little stock raising. Wealthier farmers strive to reclaim barren wastes for companies.
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