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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1902
Page
33
The article contrasts Jeffries and Fitzsimmons focusing on strength over science for Jeffries and the punch and counter strategies for Fitzsimmons. It recounts Jeffries confidence before 1899 talk and details of Fitzsimmons three notable wins with his explanations of each knockout.
Billy and Charley Murphy intend to ride a tandem steam bicycle on May 1 at Staten Island to cover a mile in 30 seconds. The machine has twin 360 psi boilers, 2% by 3% inch cylinders, and a three and a half inch stroke, powered to over three miles per minute. Charley previously rode a mile behind a locomotive in 6 745 seconds and now seeks to outpace even a locomotive.
A Seattle team attacked with vigor and carried off the gate receipts on ladies day. A Denver sports writer riffs on fan attention, joking about hot air for the fans while Butte lacrosse debates its name.
Butte saw pleasant weather Tuesday and Thursday with improvement, while Wednesday was poor. McCloskey's aggregation won Tuesday, lost Wednesday, and won again Thursday. Flow est John reflects a theme that fans applaud success and judge failures harshly at home.
That lucky turfman Samuel Hildreth witnessed five of his steeds land first money on Thursday afternoon and likely believes the track is worth a great deal to him.
Spalding quits against the strongest team ever and retreats to the woods to work on bat timber. A well known Butte tout misreads Standard bulletins saying Spokane lost and Butte won, then claims Spokane five Butte one, revealing his ignorance of ballgame facts.
Foxhall Keene remains lightly hurt but aims to join upcoming International polo contests in England. Belmont Futurity for two year olds draws 1145 nominations for Oct 7 at Lexington and Lucy the trotter is trained by Scott McCoy for world trotting records. Anaconda and Prince Alert may race at the New York state fair while Barney Schreiber plans to ship most of his string to St Louis with six to Worth track.
The piece surveys tensions between the American and National leagues, noting Nap Lajoie and others who refused NL contracts, and hints at covert tactics and diplomacy reshaping rosters. It also mentions Currie, Smith, Old Smiles Wolfe, Joe Jackson, and a Pittsburgh pool challenging Robison’s $10,000 bet on the pennant.
Discussion on attendance shows the National League leading the American League with heavy salaries and concerns over future outcomes. Al Orth owes $50 to the Philadelphia club, tied to a mistaken overpayment. John M Ward congratulates Col Rogers on a court victory, praising the ruling against contract stumping and double dealing.
The Kansas City American Association club files the first restraining suit to stop a player, Jake Weimer, from playing with a rival league's Western club in the same city after his switch.
George Gardiner, born in Ireland in 1879 and weighing 158 pounds, defeated Joe Walcott the Barbadoes welterweight in San Francisco Friday night, restoring his prestige after a prior loss. Walcott, praised for courage, had beaten top contenders including Philadelphia Jack O'Brien and others. Gardiner remains undefeated by knockout in 34 bouts, with 21 decisions and five draws.
J B Sheridan recounts Kid McCoy attempting a trick on Lou Houseman before a Maspeth bout. Houseman hammers out a hard bargain, threatening to replace McCoy with a fresh bout if the welterweight star balks at a $500 fee. McCoy proceeds to fight despite the intense pressure.
The Gotham era New York Giants star Christy Mathewson, coachful college bred pitcher, leads in form as the season opens. He dazzled in a recent New York game against Boston and is expected to top the circuit with his dual pitching and fielding skill. The piece notes fresh hopefuls in both leagues and predicts continued pitching battles as teams rely on new blood.
Tom Sharkey and Gus Ruhlin agreed to a 15 round heavyweight bout at the National Sporting Club of London next June for a purse of 5000 dollars with 2500 dollars to each fighter. Side bets total 3300 dollars with Al Smith as stakeholder. Both fighters prepare with accompanying matches and travel plans.
Jesse Matthews needs heavy exercise to fit for a hard saddle race. He rode Is ley last Saturday but failed to show his best. Joseph F. Ullman, famed bookmaker, opens a large turf resort at Chesapeake Beach with a big book on Suburban and Brooklyn handicaps and the American Derby. He operates from his poolroom using the average odds system.
Thomas W. Lawson entered 135 horses at the Boston open-air show. His recent horse buying pace and Dreamwold farm improvements suggest he may soon host a premier horse show alone, rivaling the best.
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