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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1909
Page
6
A sports column surveys looming baseball races in the National and American leagues. It highlights New York, Chicago, Cleveland, and Chicago White Sox challenges, Stallings and Griffith leadership, and strong pitching depth with Marquard and Mathewson in focus.
London March 28 The Russian fighter Hackenschmidt is set to wrestle in Australia for the world’s title with American Frank. A published statement from manager Muyer says he will pay Hackenschmidt 6000 dollars for the match. Hackenschmidt posted 500 as a sign of commitment.
In New York on March, Langford Victor defeats Morris Harris after a seventh round knock that opens with a left to the jaw. The referee halted the bout as Harris fell, ending the contest in a decisive stoppage.
London reports Stirling Johnson and Langton dispute a contract with the National Sporting Club. A February agreement to meet in Australia was postponed. Langford has not received word of any change, and representatives state there is no faith issue. A travel expense issue and possible arrangements by Sumphon Mint Jodaso are mentioned.
March 2 report from New York notes Thompson and Withe Fhtagerndn will meet in a 15 round championship bout in Columbus. Carney Lichtenstein, manager of Than Wytess, disclosed discussions and tentative terms were agreed upon, with details to be finalized by both fighters once contracts are prepared.
George Slosson, a dominant figure in billiards for over three decades, defeated Albert G. Culler of Boston and George Ainsworth of New York in a decisive display at Madison Square Garden. Slosson showcased perfect cue control, silent focus, and refined technique during the world championship event, marking a standout performance in the tourney.
In a chilly Southern Pines scene the Phillies brace for a meeting with the Athletics as both clubs test players and form. The Athletics show improved lineup and young talent building around Otto Deininger who adapts to a new lefty-to-right batting plan.
In a chaotic Reno game the Chicago White Sox struggled offensively while the home team delivered a jumble of miscues and scoring quick takes. Fans witnessed wild plays and erratic defense as both sides misfired, producing a high comedy of errors and a lopsided scoreline.
Coach Courtney selects the eight man shell crew plus stroke from Michigan University for spring training. Nine hitters will ride the ergometer to Erie waters, with practice scheduled for the week.
The report outlines the Newark game where Miyeos and Wu influence the lineup as Jett Hell faces the New York Americans. Frank Cree replaces Deranyit in the batting order, with Neal Hall shining at second base and Wardop pitching strongly. Doyle struggles with arm issues while Warhop fields solidly.
Helena manager plans trip to Ogden next week to arrange hotels and exhibition games. Team to relocate training there in March and begin practices immediately upon arrival.
In a disputed assignment at Ikesontite, Florida, reports say Hummell may replace Brooklyn infielders. Coverage notes present confusion over lineup decisions with several players named and no clear action by authorities.
An unclear fragment references Mates and Maier Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Athletes. Mentions inverts and bets on a race in New Orleans with a Johnny Mela youngster. The text is garbled and lacks coherent facts or dates.
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A troubled OCR read covers a multi race card with results from a Futurity course selling race won by Ateel. Notable finishes include Recoil over Penn, Lord Nelson and Nordic in successive sprints, while Oxford crew prepares for varsity boat race timing of 48 minutes 21 seconds and next time 18 minutes 47 seconds.
Maral 29, Ann Arbor native Fon OAMmp Spoonsson was chosen by the regents to succeed Charles Tiatrd as rector of athletics at Abbe University. The post carries a $2,700 yearly salary. The regents outlined the mission of the athletics department and eligibility rules for its leader.
Langford declares his pursuit of a match with Jack Johnson or James Jeffries, outlining contract disputes with the London rule and vowing to travel to London to pursue a title fight. He criticizes Jeffries and asserts readiness to fight any man but Johnson, while mentioning expenses to go to London and potential interviews with the title holder.
Dispatch from Standart Doremiau reports the Aggie quintette selecting Glenn Sloan of Elena as captain for the 1909 season. Sloan, a right forward, leads a team that will again represent the institution next year. Bert Hinds of Norris was elected baseball captain, with David De Muth chosen manager.
Boston March announcement states Melran of Chelera, holder of world middle distance title and world pursuit record, retires from bicycle track. He plans to pursue boxing career, with notable feat listed as all nations prize in Paris. Philadelphia reports Cornell and Ivy League entrants set for American Blansey junior corts events in Philadelphia May 22.
In New York Johnson, the negro heavyweight champion, faces a court hearing as promoters and attorneys debate the fate of a bout with Stanley Keichte or Jim Govtens. Arends, his manager, stands by as Johnson seeks a hearing on a two-year-old charge while a large crowd gathers to see the famous fighter.
New York March 3 Packy McFarland and Owen Moran agreed to a title bout at the Fairmont Athletic Club in Chicago with a $3,000 guarantee and a 15 pound difference in weight. Moran pressed the lighter class and faced a wary schedule, while McFarland meets Dave Dashler in Boston tomorrow with expected easy victory.
Milwaukee featherweight Wolgast trains hard for a 19 round fight with Frank Dicato at 133 pounds at the Pacific Athletic club in Los Angeles. He and manager Cherokee Tom Jones say the work has been the hardest of his career as he aims for victory. Afterward Wolgast heads to Calgary with plans for a $750 bid to fight Percy Cova amid Wheat Belt events.
Denver March 2 The Post asserts that Joe Gans former world champion welterweight has developed tuberculosis of the lungs and may never again be seen in the ring Referee Charles White is quoted as saying that 55 minutes before Gans fought Jaber White he had a severe coughing spell that threatened his ability to enter the ring
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