06 May 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
1
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Aberdeen defeating Butte 6 to 4 as Don Starkell led Aberdeen with strong pitching and hitting. The crowd set a record for a base ball field in Aberdeen, while handling errors and base runners with solid defense and timely hits.
An uneven American League game saw 51 Louis claim a narrow win over Detroit as costly errors by O Lasry Crawford and other Detroit miscues stalled the Tigers. Pitching by Neves Powell held firm though hits were scattered, while Detroit’s fielding mishaps amplified the decisive scoring.
In Philadelphia on May 5, the home team defeated the Boston Americans 5 to 3 to publish their fourth straight win and take lead in the American League standings. Burchell and Schlitzer pitched well as the offense produced timely hits to back the effort.
A terse sports brief notes a late inning pass in the sixth tied to four runs. Beere is mentioned along with Archell Crilger Car sigan Senlitzer Sehreck. Cleveland-Chicago Kamo restpdlyed amid weather and rats.
In New York on May 3 Philadelphia failed to score, pitcher Willae held the Quakers to zero runs with strong support as the meal players batted, while Ritchie and Wiltse pitched well. Boston defeated Brooklyn 7 to 4 behind Lindaman and Powerman, with Duggan and Dahlen producing timely hits as Umps Kleary and Rigler officiated.
The Butte batters show strong averages in a four game series in Vancouver with Bennett and Cartright standout on defense. Seattle pitchers struggle early while Lussi, Kreitz, and Thomas lead a hopeful charge as Tacoma battles Seattle and Ed Hickey’s injury looms over upcoming games.
In a May 1 Pacific Coast League game in Oakland Los Angeles edged Oakland by 2 runs while Kansas City and Milwaukee posted notable results. Portland opened the season with a loss as San Francisco and other clubs posted mixed scores in regional play.
New York May 1 Carwin Demarest of Chicago won the national amateur chess title by defeating Fusion De Rolle, the three-time champion of France, by a score of 400 to MG in a dramatic final.
Stone Street driven clear, wins the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs by a length and a half amid a muddy track. Sir Cleges finishes second with Dunvegan close for show as betting moves to auction and Paris mutuals. Other races at Louisville and Jamaica report winners including Gold Proof, Alice D., Financier, and Morzitny in respective stakes and sprints.
A garbled excerpt shows Teutoule residents in Hoboken using Cockney like German slang to vent hostility and mock fighters while recounting a drunken altercation involving Mike Hooligan and others. The text illustrates neighborhood dialect and social tensions.
Fragmentary telegraph report from Jackson indicates a fight at Cracketsville where Callahan and Spyer were stabbed by Callahan's brother Walliam Boyer. Shyer was killed, Callahan survived with nonfatal injuries. A later message suggests Callahan may have died, details remain unclear.
Three-Fingered Brown recalls the final Detroit game in which Cobb faced him and Brown planned to prove baseball’s honesty after rumors of his decline. He describes pitch strategies, Cobb’s reactions, and the crowd’s expectations as Chicago pursued a decisive victory in the series.
Missoula State University faces serious breaches of amateur status as eight varsity players are alleged ineligible under state intercollegiate rules. Spokesmen from the School of Mines and Agricultural College accuse imported athletes of dual representation and late enrollments, threatening the scheduled May 29 dual meet.
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a scene with a judge and two young girls. The first asks if the girl has been operated on, the second says no, noting the mother says the patient is very backward for her age.
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp-Root as the premier remedy for kidney bladder and urinary issues. It claims dramatic cures and invites readers to request a free sample bottle by mail to prove its efficacy.
In a Batte City league game, Independent Ball club captain dim Ttockfellow dived into four feet deep water to field a long fly against Boulder. Despite a muddy field and a wobbly umpire Maskre, the Independents won 10 to 6 thanks to strong batting from By lun Toner and Day with solid fielding.
Vague OCR text shows mentions of Avon Washington, tape, harnesses, machinery, and enthusiastic attendants. Details are unclear, but the piece may describe a demonstration or manufacturing process and attendees reacting to equipment. No definite names, dates, or outcomes are discernible.
A terse Cleveland statement says no formal arrangement exists for removing Mr Cleveland from his home in Princeton. The report notes ongoing efforts and a steady status quo, with no agreement reached on evacuation or relocation actions.
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