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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1903
Page
10
Butte boys defeated an unnamed Helena high school team in a close contest. The win highlights strong late play and clutch shooting from the Butte squad as the game stayed tight throughout the fourth period.
Butte high school pitcher William Dell dominated Helena high school at the gardens, striking out nine and allowing five hits as Butte won 4 to 1. Kane energized the local defense with two hits and key plays, while Calderhead struggled with the Helena batters though he allowed four hits. Helena mounted a late ninth inning threat but ran themselves out on base running errors, sealing the visitors’ win.
Detroit fans saw Chesbro win in the first inning with six hits including two triples, Deering and McAllister behind Chesbro. Chicago edged in a tenth inning rally as Callahan’s single scored Jones after a double. St. Louis defeated Washington 13 to 2 when the game ended after the seventh. Cleveland beat Boston on errors and timely hitting as Jajote was ejected for disputing a call. Wright and Bemis plus Dineen were the battery.
Seattle edged Butte 9 to 8 after a ninth inning rally tied the score. Hogg singled then, on a Brockhoff throw, the ball went to La Roque, bounding into the bleachers as Hogg scored. Dowling and Hogg pitched well, fast fielding limited big hits.
In Portland on May 12 a Pacific Coast League game score is garbled with unclear team names and numbers, showing Portiana and Poricitut entries with a 15 point value, leaving the final result unreadable.
Spokane report says President Lucas of the Pacific National Baseball league engaged Umpire Cody from the Montana state league to replace Umpire Louis Mahaffey who has resigned.
Portland Oregon May 12 Charles Zinsar a general utility man for the Portland team in the Pacific Coast league has been released He will join Parke Wilsons Seattle team increasing Seattle roster depth and signaling a managerial decision to reshuffle the Pacific Coast league lineup.
Denver May 12 The St Joseph baseball team was detained by a wreck on the Rock Island railroad delaying today’s game.
At Boston on May 12 the Red Sox outbatted the Cardinals but bloopers at key moments cost the game. Pitchers include Pittinger Moran Brown and Ryan, with fielding errors proving costly as St Louis wins notables Svore listed among visitors.
May 12 report shows Pittsboro winning with solid stick work while Fraser exited after the third inning. Burchell pitched for Philadelphia with Kennedy and Phelps handling the batteries, Fraser Burchell and Zimmer named among the members.
Brooklyn opened the series at Washington Park as Chicago outbatted and defeated them. The line shows De oscca deir snkaeh with 26 runs and 3 errors. Batteries Thielman and Ahearn faced Wick er and Kling.
A brief New York report notes progress reaching the eighth stage in an ongoing event. Details remain sparse in the fragmented OCR read.
The Fasig Tipton Stables sale opened with many horsemen present and fair prices. Top bid went to Lou Dillon for 12 500 to K G Billings of New York. other sales included Krirange 1600 to Henry Schmulbach. Mabel Onward 2000 to Whitely Stables. Ansella 5500 to G Kent. Sir Albert to Billings 3200. Dollie Dillon 3700. Marengo King brown 1898 to J H Brown. Rey Direct 2100 to DPD Lee. Rey Bell 5000 to James Golden. Rey Del Dale 2050. Happy Madison 2400. Three dollars per day for a colored president portrait and welcome button offered by Hawes Montana Button House at 12 West Mercury, Butte.
In a 1649 game under fine weather, Butte nips Helena 6 to 4. Key moments include a sacrifice hit by Jonn Stone and a stolen base by Hawne. McLeod, Kirlen, Morris, and Bennett counted for hits. Dell and Calderhead each allowed multiple innings with four strikeouts apiece. Attendance listed as 1,0 with umpire Deck Smith.
Sir Thomas Lipton and Designer Fife end trials on this side of the Atlantic with Saturday’s race to be the last. The Shamrock II led early and finished the first heat ahead with times 1 03 15 for Shamrock II and 1 11 41 for Shamrock I over a 40 mile Gourock to Rothesay and Balloch Bay course in light wind.
Toronto May 12 reports Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal may sanction the name Strathcona for the new Canada cup de fender. The boat is to be launched in three weeks.
James Gray of Marysville issues a challenge to Frathey and Bradshaw of Butte for a 10 minute drilling contest on June 3 during Miners' Union day. A $500 side prize with a $4 forfeit is posted, and travel incentives to San Francisco or Los Angeles are offered. Tickets go on sale May 13 with info at 41 North Main Street.
Montana Athletic Club finally arranged a May 27 match after weeks of talks. Rufe Turner and Mose La Fontise agreed to meet in Butte with purse terms to be finalized and articles to be signed.
The article notes a fighter breaking down yet Daly asserts he is as good as ever and credits altitude for a renewed lease on life. The match is advertised as a 20 round contest.
The American Juniors defeated the Little Gagnons by 18 to 6 with Goff on the mound and Little catching for the winners. Werri Kan and O Neill provided the scoring for the losers in yesterday's garden game.
Los Angeles struck out Perham Zearfoss and Weaver twice each. Marshall and McCloskey reveal talent, with Stricklett found in Kansas and McGinnity linked to the Brooklyns. Spokane plans release of Kane and Stevenson. new third baseman to be secured. Fisher to field. Helena signs W. T. Johnson from Omaha. Pacific National faces slow finances.
Special Dispatch from Boulder notes Kid Fredericks his wife and his brother trainer Charles Fredericks and Charles wife are guests at the Boulder Springs hotel as the Kid trains for an anticipated bout with Ogles.
Week long round trips offered via Great Northern Railway feature Boulder and Basin returns valid Sundays for $1, with a separate Boulder option valid Sundays. A longer Boulder and Basin trip is $1.50 valid Saturday to Monday. Alhambra returns run Saturday to Monday for $2.30. Ticket office 41 North Main Street. W R Meech C P and T A.
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