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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
16
Utah marksmen led by Shemwell Mills and Keefe head to Anaconda for the Montana Sportsmen's Association state shoot after strong showings in Salt Lake City and Idaho Falls. The team, highly touted, aims to match Montana crack shooters across a three day event.
Mills shot from the 16mark to win the valuable handicap from a field of 50 shooters with 46 of 50 and 24 out of 2. Callison, rated top in the state with high Salt Lake and Idaho showings, cannot attend the shoot due to a call to Sas as he recently broke 400 and won high gun.
Missoula May 16. A W Woodw president of the Missoula Gun Club, M Francis, Frank Woody and J Forbes, all reps of the Micro organization, will participate in the State tournament at Anaconda this Saturday and Sunday. They leave in the morning with club support and confidence for success, having top records including 24 birds straight and holding the Northwest champions medal.
Negotiations over a week culminate in a peaceful consolidation of Butte poolrooms with two venues operating at a time. The Silver Row closes permanently while gambling moves to the 3 & M Butte Hotel and Carson Wallin sites. The plan, led by Hildebrand & Co, aims to share bar trade equally but displaces nearly all poolroom staff, with slight hires in the remaining two rooms.
Members of the Matinee club decide to hold a Decoration Day matinee at the race track with a parade of drivers and showy rigs. The event promises speed, handsome turnout, and a judged competition with prizes. The parade starts at 12:30 at Galena and Excelsior, proceeds to Broadway and Wyoming, ending at the track, featuring double and single drivers, ponies, wagons, and possibly tandems.
Results from a May 16 Louisville track meet show six races with winners including Dr. McCluer Dashaway Lady Anne Manners Mandator Red Light and jockeys noted with times ranging from 1 44 2 5 to 3 52.
Belmont park results from May 16 show six races with multiple winners including Straight Aeronaut, Straight Bat Masterson, Straight McCarter, and Come dienne. A steeplechase upset saw Fergus win as Cooper the favorite broke a leg and faced likely destruction. Time records listed for each event.
New York on May 16 Edward S Burke of Cleveland a new name on the turf purchased the 2 year old horse W. H. Daniel for 35000 dollars today.
Washington May 16. The senate in executive session confirmed nominations for George F. Pollock of Ohio as assistant commissioner of the general land office and William T. Vernon of Kansas as register of the treasury.
The National Association of Piano Dealers adjourned their convention in Washington on May 16 and later called on the president for action.
On May 16 in Tacoma Wash the Miners overwhelmed the Butte Tigers by capitalizing on timely hitting and sharp fielding. Hoon sparked the offense driving in all Montanan runs while Irby and McIntyre contributed key singles and steals. Swindells doubled and scored in the ninth as Tacoma narrowly avoided a shutout with three Tigers caught at the plate.
Franklin pitched great ball for Spokane as locals were held to three hits. Gray's Harbor won the game with a scoreline showing Spokane unable to capitalize. Batteries Dunn Boettiger Franklin and Stanley were noted in the box score amid a muddled summary of the contest.
National League game in St Louis saw Scanlon Pitch a shutout for the second time this season. Final score, teams and details are incomplete but batteries listed as Taylor and Raub for the home team with Scanlon and Hergen for the pitcher and catcher. Umpire Conway noted.
Weldon Bradford was declared the Montana roller skating champion after a Tuesday night contest at Butterink. His performance led all competitors by a wide margin.
American Rovers manager Craig calls for a city rival to schedule a game soon for a $0 purse. He posts his contact at 28 South Main Street for arrangements and aims to boost competition.
Chicago May 16 Mileago won over Philadelphia in the tenth inning in a scientific, well played contest. Lundgren starred on the mound with a masterful clockwork performance while Duggleby allowed more hits but limited the damage. Batteries Lundgren Klimt Duggleby Doom. Umpires Carpenter and Klem.
Boston defeated Cincinnati in the first game of the series here in May 145. The corner was wild but Boston received strong support. Batteries Ewing and Livingston for Boston, Dorner and Needham for Cincinnati. Umpire O Day.
Pittsburg defeated New York easily in the opening game of the season. The scoreline shows Pittsburg ahead as Willis and Peitz, Ames, Ferguson, and Bresnahan contributed in the batteries. Umpires Emslie and Johnstone officiated.
Cleveland won a closely contested game in Boston marking the Indians thirteenth straight loss for the Red Sox. Highlights included superb pitching by Collins and Lajoie with strong defensive plays. Batteries were Rhodes and Clark for Cleveland and Winter and Graham for Boston.
Chicago defeated Washington in a loosely played contest. Batter details name Batteries-Hughes and Heydon, Smith and Sullivan appear in the box score, with the May 16 game noted from Washington.
Philadelphia won its eighth straight game by defeating Detroit with a decisive score. Batteries Mullin Wiggs Warner Paine Bender Schreck contributed as the lineup delivered an easy victory, reflecting strong pitching and fielding performance.
New York secured a victory over St Louis with superior batting and fielding. The win highlights strong performances from the home team in the early May matchup.
A readable sports item notes Beckley making a notable catch as batteries Smith and Spencer, Hahn, and McGuire contribute to a tense contest. The scoreline and exact teams remain unclear but the moment highlights Beckley’s defensive play in a closely fought series.
In New Haven Yale defeated Williams 2 to 1, at Princeton Princeton beat Georgetown 3 to 1, and in Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania won 6 to 4 over Columbia.
In Los Angeles on May 16 the home team beat Fresno 7 to 2 as Fresno made more hits yet errors and wild throws by Fresno pitchers hurt their effort. Truck Egan committed three errors. Batteries Hall and Eager for Los Angeles with Steltz and Dashwood for Fresno. Umpire Me Donald.
Portland Oregon reports rain postpones the Portland Oakland game while Seattle and San Francisco also defer their matchup due to rain on May 16. Seattle and San Francisco games postponed.
Special Dispatch from Deer Lodge reports a Montana college recital in its parlors. Under Miss Mabel Beaumont, the music program features vocal numbers and piano pieces by Joaquina Mason, Katherine Whitworth, Eva Jones, Ruth Davis, Elizabeth Davey, Mamie Hitz, and others. Performances include works by Ritter, Weber, Hayden, Henschel, Schumann, Flotow, Tschaikowsky, Handel, Mendelssohn, and Handel Martucci.
Honolulu May 16 The schooner Olga from San Francisco April 25 and Mauiot May 1 to load sugar is total wrecked on the island of Kauai. The mate and two sailors head toward Honolulu in a boat. Captain Waldock his wife and five others remain aboard awaiting rescue.
A schooner, stranded at a harbor, awaits rescue as an interisland steamer readies to tow or lift the vessel from the reef. Local authorities coordinate salvage plans and monitor tides for a safe operation.
Treasury reports available cash of 158,050,631 dollars, gold coin and bullion holdings at 70,492,343 dollars, and gold certificates totaling 37,647,800 dollars. The figures reflect the general fund balances as of today in Washington.
Richard T. Greener, formerly commercial agent at Vladivostok, Siberia, is to be given another posting in the consulate service when a suitable opening appears. The statement notes that he was the victim of mistaken identity in part of the matter.
New York on May 16 reports the jury for Mrs Josephine Terranova accused of killing her aunt has been completed. The defense will argue temporary insanity.
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