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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1909
Page
15
Unclear fragments hint at a sports or standings update involving Butte. Mentions Majors, potential shift in position, and names like Belusa and Wilk. Text is garbled with errors but indicates pursuit of lead and upcoming events or games.
A jittery early season schedule features several key matchups across New York St. Louis and Chicago venues. Teams eye this afternoon and tonight action to balance standings and sharpen lineups ahead of upcoming league play.
Fragmented OCR text mentioning notable baseball players and teams such as the Giants and Cubs. The readable parts hint at historical ranking or highlight of a first baseman, without clear names, dates, or events.
Intransigent talk centers on easy tims beating the Gron's Wlapirated crow with a late surge while the Grlittus rebuilds. The Western series opens with Pittsburgh facing opposition from Philadelphia and the Tires press forward, as New York and Chicago seek balance. Manager Iarns worth announces Clyde St Hal, a pitcher from the Quahns, joining the sale roster in Salt Lake.
In a rain disrupted National League matchup between Raymond and the Doves, Wesed and Cévaleski delivered key pitching as the game stretched amid continuous rain. Hoare, WB and Detter Lew led Philadelphia’s 28 to 4 victory over Detter Lew.
In a tense 1 to 1 tie that lasted nine innings Chicago edged Washington in a pitchers duel. Batteries for Chicago were White and Swain with Fousen and Street contributing. Philadelphia beat St Louis 5 to 1 as Waddell pitched steadily and Stephens batted timely.
Jeffries spoke at a Los Angeles dinner with sports writers and pledged to train intensely for a fight with Johnson. He outlined an overseas trip in June, then return to California to begin serious training. He said he weighs 28 1 2 pounds tonight and expects to be in top shape for Johnson, after a recent win in San Francisco.
Fragmentary OCR notes list names Spokaur Nay and Seaton with Seaton and Shea, and references to batteries Reth, Seaton, and Shea plus Sore sen and Oatdiek, but no coherent event, score, or date. The readable items hint at a Spokane based Northwestern League entry with player names and positions rather than a full report.
In San Francisco on May 1 a challenge was issued by Dily Delaney to the world for a bout with Sam Dutepetrick replying for Young Peter Jackson. Matchmaker Estesor plans the bout with Wing 16. Both sides discuss purse and location as talks proceed.
The article notes events in Minneapolis and other cities with bets on columns and teams. It mentions Milwaukee Louisville and Helena in a sports context. It states preparations are complete and marching work has begun on the grounds. An upcoming park run is planned, with streetcar service extended to the town center.
An amateur team named Krueger's Pets issues a bold challenge to all state clubs. The article lists players including Carmen, Nay, Megan, Ed Kane, Ray Sledale, Eddie Duras, Fear Leahy and Lindsay. The piece references a prior game against Tring and Dragatedt and hints at flexible terms for funding and participation.
In Paris on May 15, Jeannette meets Ferguson in a high stake bout for a substantial purse. The Paris sport scene reports the two will fight twenty rounds, with Johnson linked to a major contest and heavy money offered for the outcome.
Boston backer Mari Joe Humphreys seeks a Welsh bout with Tommy Murphy or Phil Brock in Boston as Freddie Welsh plans a Wales visit on June 1. A Mayweather bout looms with Jim Tet fries and a potential $590 match against Batting Nelson, while a letter from England notes a syndicate pledges $10,900 if a Dane bout can be arranged.
The report notes Lew Moren, a Pilisture boy, is pitching for the Philadelphia club and will keep drawing a $1 check per each win. Manager Chptaly Martin, described as rich, promises to do all possible to secure his professional break.
Francisco May 10 Promoter says Papee in fine shape for potential title bout with Kelly. Training quarters report solid effort, analysts note Papee’s form improving and bettors watching odds as race for major title heats up with paths to Los Angeles and back.
At Ogden on May 10 Sevenfall led early and won the featured half mile race, touching down a new world best. Manila S. prevailed at 6 to 1, Liberte runner-up, while Senator Barrett faded. Multiple races followed with Sevenfall capturing several events including a three furlong dash time of 330 3-5 and a six furlongs selling win for Carding Sarto.
Stock Inspector Jack Collins reports cattle shipments from Anaconda to Seattle firms Fryhe-Bunn and Arm, inspecting trains of 493 and 446 head and 440 head respectively. He notes most cattle are the Seattle house’s last lot, with others sold for coast water. The ragelo weight and price context is given, and a final line promotes want ads for apartments.
Butte High track team readers a strong showing as they depart for Missoula to compete in the annual interscholastic meet. Captain Ed McCagle leads a balanced squad including Nickel in the furlong and McCoule in the jumps, with coaches F. Tew and Waltaze guiding the effort.
New York on May 10 reports the commissioners acting to rescind concessions at Aymerientina, boosting New York clubs as major leaguers gain roster flexibility. Giants and Yankees face uncertainty as Stallings defends holding players loyal to the club while Frank Farrell backs long rosters amid financial pressure.
In Boston Ora Morningstar, recent 12.2 balk world winner, and Willie Hoppe, quarrels over claim, plan exhibition matches at national billiards centers. The event signals a pivotal moment as rivals meet in a high profile display likely to draw broad interest in the sport.
A lengthy feature laments New York Giants struggles with hitting and fielding. It analyzes OBrien, McGraw, and partners like Mergler and Tenney, debating lineup faults, the squeeze play, and prospects as fans weigh the team’s pennant chances.
A brief note reports that a squeeze play expert is using a new method with good effect as six managers of the National League search for leverage in asserting their positions.
A fragmented San Francisco block reports young boxer Young Corbett urging a rematch. He writes that he seeks another bout with a preferred opponent and promises to prove his claim before any future engagement.
Edward Payson Weston arrives in Manhattan at 4 PM after a northbound day covering 12 miles from Ta noku with a rest stop. He began at 1 PM and aims for another 21 miles toward the next city before night. Brooklyn base host club also releases Outdelder Tor Catterson to Buffalo.
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