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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
12
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Francisco March 18 report from Oakland notes a racing day marred by a spill at the stretch turn involving Jockeys Troxler and J Matthews. King Dells fell. McNamara stumbled but no injuries to riders or horses. Rain slowed the track. three favorites won with full race-by-race results and prices.
In New Orleans on March 18 the first race was a mile event won by Gladerun with Tartaomans second and Love's Labor third in 1:58 4/5. Bob Baker took the six furlong selling in 1:15 1/5 with Four Leaf Clover second and King Tatins third. Fufaula won the four furlongs while Maverick and Tom Mayhin placed. Van Hoorebek won the mile selling in 1:45 with Mr Phinizey second and Jena third. Divcenne won the six furlongs as Horseshoe Tobacco and Lony Alberta followed. Bookereck captured seven furlongs with Add second and Governor Revd third in 1:20. Monevoick won the six and one half furlongs selling, Merida second and Incidental third in 1:12.
Weights and entries for today’s races list buyers and weights for seven sixteenths maiden sprints, thirteen sixteenths selling, a mile handicap, seven furlongs purse, mile end furlong selling, and mile selling events. Notable entries include Fdna Rose, Ray of Silver, Imp Puss in Boots, Old England, Redward, and Aloha Sec among others with varying weights and entries.
A detailed race card lists six fast running events with purses, distances, and horse weights. Notable entries include Samuelson 112 and King Ford 105 in the first race, Intrusive 107 and Tom Kingsey 85 in the second, Prowl 107 and Balm of Gilead 107 in the third, Trip Albula 107 and Mr. Pomeroy 100 in the fourth, Woodtrick 105 and Moran 99 in the fifth, and Lou Rey 112 and Linden Fa 104 in the sixth. seven selling races feature numerous entrants and marks. Clear, fast.
In Louisville Kentucky on March 18 Edward Cameron settled a wager he had lost. The incident was reported from the local betting event and confirms he paid the agreed amount.
A report notes Cameron braved icy 0 C conditions to reach the bank after swimming 75 feet in the Ohio River. His moustache froze with icicles as spectators watched in winter sport hurry.
Billy Delaney, Jeffries manager, said today that if Fitzsimmons fails to agree on referee and club terms, he will open negotiations for a Jeffries versus Sharkey fight. The statement came from Oakland, California, with potential implications for the long delayed heavyweight match.
Special Correspondence of the Standard from Big Timber Montana dated March 16 reports the city plans a new bowling alley to open within three weeks. The ramble building will be repurposed with a rear extension and plate glass front. Local interest grows as capable bowlers emerge and neighboring cities may soon test Cobblestone City bowling talent.
London March 18 The Lincolnshire handicap at Lincoln drew crowds as the 1000 sovereign race produced a surprise. St Maceo, Colonel H McCalmont’s bay colt with jockey Skeets Martin, overtook Sconter near the line to win by a head with St Severs Scepter second and Over Norton third. Lad Help Maher also took the Lincoln plate. Twenty three horses started.
Jimmy St Vrain reportedly left Tacoma with his wife for the east and may join Hart's group in Chicago. He had signed with Tacoma but may return only if Andrews can lure him back. The move leaves Andrews short on pitching and the club must add at least one reliable partner for Carter and St Vrain.
Butte will not have Stricklett the California pitcher after all. Newark of the eastern league offered $250 a month, surpassing Butte’s salary limit, so Stricklett signed with Newark. Manager M Closkey notes Eastern clubs are offering unheard of salaries this season, making it hard to attract good men for Montana at reasonable pay.
American jockeys had 22 mounts across six races at Maison Lafitte in Paris on March 18 placing 11 times. Rigby won one race and finished second once. J Reiffe and W B Buchanan each won once. Milton Henry had two seconds and a third. Archle McIntyre took two seconds and a third.
Newton of Wyoming beat Patrick H. Walsh of New York 125 to 84 in the championship pool tournament. Irving Long of Nashville defeated H. P. Stofit of Cleveland 125 to 62.
A sporting department letter regarding Silent Rowan prompts debate on standards and conduct within athletic programs. Officials consider revised guidelines to address sportsmanship and role model expectations.
Thornton team defeats the All Star group at the Butte alleys by a narrow margin as Adams posts 220 and Sheehan scores 212. Misevich and Ellis tally 205 and 260, with four games left to decide the side match on Tuesday night.
The South End and Irish Mansions clubs clash in a merry evening of tables and entertainments at the South End club rooms. A diverse program included catering by A. G. Haslin and D Hendry, music by Rhodes Long Bailey and a notable oration by H J Longley on why he is a bachelor, followed by a consolation match planned for six weeks hence at West Third street.
F N Rhodes Jack Meloy Pete Collins and J L Kelly are listed as participants in a local event or grouping. No further details are provided in the text.
The First National bank bowling team defeated the C. O. D. store employees in Billings on March 18, taking all three games by a total 259 pins. Maina and Elmore led with 211 and 203 high scores as a good crowd watched. First game Bank 776 C. O. D. 587. Second game Bank 610 C. O. D. 596. Third game Bank 731 C. O. D. 617.
Jerry McCarthy of Waterville Montana and Lew Williams of Colorado signed for a 20 round gloves contest in Eureka Utah on Thursday night. McCarthy arrived with trainer Tommy Green and is nearing condition while Williams travels the day of the bout. Weigh in at 133 pounds. both boxers are closely matched in skill and weight.
In Butte at Lemps alleys last night the Jolly Five lost three of five games to Lemps. Scores were around the average with several players excelling. The teams meet again next Tuesday night.
The club will stage another entertainment within the next two weeks featuring several lively glove bouts. Participants include Professor Johnson, Jack Sullivan, O Mera, Kelly, Cohen, Rhue, Lyons, Ed Johnson, Falk, Hurley, Seymour, Hudson, Donegan, and others.
Five hundred emigrants dissatisfied with life in the United States have left Per to return to their original homes in Posen and the provinces of East and West Prussia, as well as in Russia and Austria.
In the New York World correspondence from Aiken South Australia the athletic Lady Constance Mackenzie is described as an advanced young woman who can down a man at fox hunting and polo. She held her own against male players on a 16 hand hunter, drawing sharp reaction from the winter colony.
Scotch heiress Lady Constance Cromartie arrives at Sage cottage with chaperon and sporting kit. Reporter refuses interview as she defends peace while enjoying side walk rides. She is England’s champion swimmer and heir to large fortunes, daughter of the Earl of Cromartie and granddaughter of the fourth Baron Macdonald.
The Detroit Free Press denounces Admiral Evans for retreating from duties amid the Prince Henry visit. It accuses him of disobedience and cowardice, demanding a formal court of inquiry into his actions during the royal tour.
The letter decries Admiral Evans for failing to stand up to German guests at a navy celebration. It accuses him of weakness, being eaten and drunk by European reps, and letting the event devolve into indulgence, while President Roosevelt’s standard is invoked to condemn the behavior.
The London Chronicle notes at least 13 descendants of Oliver Cromwell survive in the peerage, all tracing through his fourth daughter Frances and her second husband Sir John Russell. Among them are two marquises, eight earls, several barons, and notable titles such as Lubbock and Walsingham, with Oliver’s male line ended. Two of Cromwell’s eldest sons died in the London smallpox epidemic.
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