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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
10
Local butcher advertises Roast and Sirloin Steaks by the pound Rib Steaks at five pounds for a deal Pickled Pigs Feet offered in two pound portions Fall back on low prices to attract shoppers this week at the market.
Howard Opie of Centerville says he has not approached Clifford about a match despite reports. He emphasizes staying focused, notes Wade’s Salt Lake City defeat, and claims confidence in beating Clifford, who he says relies on aggressive hitting.
Pearl Casey and Fred Clark who Montana reports said Helena signed will play in Ogden again this year. Frank Gimlin, Helena manager, secured contracts but the players returned them unsigned. Utah will have a strong league with Salt Lake City Logan Park City Ogden and possibly Lagoon. Manager McCloskey of Butte plans training at hot springs near Ogden to ensure fast ball before season.
Montana lightweight Jack Wade, once undefeated in a year of battles, loses to Clifford in Salt Lake City. The article defends Wade as a clean fighter and urges sports supporters to sympathize with his first defeat away from home.
In Los Angeles on March 19 Fitzsimmons delayed accepting or rejecting the Century offer for the Jeffries fight. He telegraphed he was holding off hoping an eastern club would meet the $25,000 bid from Los Angeles backers.
Youngster posted a strong debut at Oakland with a 5 to 1 to 5 to 2 score run and a neck win margin. Green Morris took Jackson in the race as Morris secured a close finish in a competitive event.
The Call lists picks for tomorrow's Oakland races: First Nannie Nolan Silver Fizz Berendos. Second Royal Rogue Claud ator FE Chihuahua. Third Lizzie Rice Delsegno Oro Viva. Fourth John Peters Duckey School for Scandal. Fifth Black Dick Jim Hale Macgyle. Sixth St Phillipina Colonial Girl Marshall Neil.
In Oakland racing under clear skies and a slow track due to yesterday rain, favorites prospered with four cashing. Jockey Green Morris rode five winners as Deutschland, Watercure, Old England, and Redward topped six races while Maxnix and others placed in several events. Final times ranged from :44 to 1:59 across six races.
Horse racing summary from New Orleans on March 19 reports Moderator winning the first race of six furlongs with Samuelson second and King Ford third in 1:15. Felix Bard captures the second race a mile and 70 yards with Kingsley second and Intrusive third in 1:44. Kaf fir takes the third over The Four Hundred and Prowl in 1:42. Imp. Albula wins the fourth a mile with Hutch Miller second and Homage third in 1:41. Pay the Fiddler wins the selling race at a mile quarter, Free Admission second, Woodtrice third in 2:09. Felgher wins the seventh race seven furlongs with Andes second and Lady Kent third in 1:28.
Listings show six races with weights and entrants across selling events. Notable entries include Silver Fizz Berendos Nannie Nolan George Clark Clarando Ned Dennis and Panamint in race one. Chihuahua Derby Winner Chandoe Royal Rogue in race two. Delselno Domani Montezuma Alsona Trim Lizzie Rice in race three. School for Scandal Afghan February Jerrid Botany Duckey Golden Cottage Quadra in race four. Horton Galanthus Jim Hale Black Dick MacGyle in race five. St Phillippina Our Lizzie Educate Dollie Weithoff Marshall Neil Quiet Colonial Girl Miss Mae Day John Boggs Adam Parsifal Bernota and Clear in race six.
The listing details seven races with purses, weights, and entrants. Notable names include Boot McAlbert Chorus Boy The Messenger Northumberland Larry C Tenderloin Rowdy G Tarreon Valentine Mistress Ida Penzance in race one. Ben Chance Lou Rey Linden Plla Jessie Jarboe in race two. Sim W Thurles Hatch Miller Masterful Poyntz Add Dr Canictk Kiss Quick Four Leaf C Tragedy Joe Collins Meme Wastell in race three. Death Carl Kahler Tom Kingsley Barbara Frietchie Grantor Ranco Maggie Davis Divonne in race four. Divertissement Sam Lazarus Top Boat Harvy B Aquinas Chancery Princess Murphy Azua in race five. Fugenia S Van Hoorebeke Eda Ledford Warranted Eda Riley Banish Dr Stephens in race six.
The race results list Mile Judge Magee 103 Palarm 163 Pillardist 108 Jim W 101 Bertha Nel 101 Jeon 99 Monte Himyar 88 Yampa 88 Insolence 88 Kentucky Mudde 83 Lady Wadsworth 83 Badge Bell 4 Clear good.
Billy Delaney manager for James J. Jeffries says Fitzsimmons has until afternoon to respond to bid arrangements. He notes San Francisco supervisors may award the fight to the club offering the most charitable contribution and rejects any mere money grab. Delaney offers to bring eastern contenders if needed and vows to accept a reasonable offer from any club.
Salt Lake City announces the formation of the Inter-Mountain League with clubs in Ogden Logan Lagoon and Salt Lake City John Critchlow elected president George Borchers to lead Salt Lake City Buck Weaver to coach the Lagoons Father Gimlin for Ogden and William Hulen of Colorado Springs to handle the Logan squad Western league captaincy may guide Logan’s team The season starts April 26 and ends September 28 with Sunday games.
Thomas F. E. Burns Jersey City baseball manager was found dead in his bed at P. T. Powers home in New York City the cause listed as heart disease. Burns played for the Chicago National League champions and later managed the Pittsburgh NL club for two seasons. He also led the Springfield Eastern League club in 190. He belonged to the baseball group that toured the world.
Philadelphia boxer Jack O'Brien knocks out Ed Denfass of Philadelphia in the fourth round at the Penn Athletic Club tonight.
Local boxers weigh in on the Kid Rolley versus Dummy Rowan bout at Park City Friday. Signals of victory or tough verdicts reflect the crowd and strategy shifts ahead of upcoming matches.
The Silent Man favored the referee in the second round about an alleged foul blow on the minor. The Dummy, known as a square boxer, was not accused of foul tactics. Rowan won in the fourth round.
Williams sprained an ankle while training for his bout with Jerry McCarthy in Eureka. The fight is postponed for about 10 days, with both fighters expected to be in good condition when they meet.
In Lexington Kentucky on March 19 a major horse sale closed with J W Schorr of Memphis and J J McCafferty buying the Hartland stud from J M Camden. The deal covers 31 head of yearling thoroughbreds for 20000 dollars, with 16 by imported Esher, 12 by Handsome, and the rest by noted sires.
Ivor Lawson, the favored sprinter of the Butte saucer track last season, who recently defeated Major Taylor, will ride on the Parc des Princes track in Paris. He received a telegram from Henry Desgrange, the track manager, offering excellent conditions and has wired his acceptance.
Tommy Ryan accepts a challenge to fight Johnny Gorman of New York before the National Sporting Club of London for five thousand dollars a side during coronation week. The club had sought Ryan to box Jack O'Brien but terms could not be agreed.
The Erne Gardner bout, initially set for tonight, is moved to Friday after Governor Yates objected to using a state militia armory for prize fighting. A private owners hall will host the event instead of the Seventh regiment armory.
In Brooklyn tonight W H Clarwater of Elwood Pa defeated W E McCune of Boston 125 to 106 and William Weinrich of New York defeated H P Stifft of Cleveland 125 to 94.
Frank Erne of Buffalo and George McFadden of New York signed for a world light weight championship fight scheduled at the Southern Athletic club in Louisville on April 14.
A report notes the death of Tom Clark found in his bed. The page mentions a decline linked to dire conditions at the Poor Arm facility. No further details are provided.
Coroner Johnson will hold an inquest at Duggan's undertaking rooms to determine if Thomas Clark died from a morphine overdose or heart failure linked to a spree. Clark, 55, a nurse at St James and Helena hospitals, was found dead in his bed after reportedly receiving morphine. He had been drinking heavily following a period of illness and labor at the poor farm.
Dr C B McCoy announces establishment in the Goldberg block corner Park and Academy streets rooms 306 307 telephone S77F with free consultation during the next 30 days.
J. T. Carroll Lumber at the corner of Arizona and Platinum streets advertises the largest assortment of high grade carriages road wagons and other vehicles ever shown in Butte with very low prices and an invitation to call and inspect steel.
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