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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
10
Chicago and Boston faced a delayed tilt with limited attendance of about 1,900. The locals again defeated Boston today thanks to well placed hits across three innings, with umpire Emstie and pitchers Tolliver, Chesbro, and O Conner noted.
Reitz, Spokane's second baseman, collected four straight hits and drove in enough runs to seal the win. Sullivan and Koskal starred on defense, with strong showings from Schmeer and McGilligan as Spokane's lineup dominated Helena's pitching and fielding. Helena's Flannery struggled at first, hindering their scoring chances.
Stovall allows only one scratch hit and fields error free while White yields runs through two fifth inning errors. Schwartz belts a three base hit to seal Seattle’s 3 to 0 victory over Tacoma with 9 strikeouts for Stovall and 10 for White in a one hour forty minute game before 1,800 at the park.
The Rutte Portland game was postponed today due to rain. Manager McCloskey and his team arrived in good shape this morning. He adds two new pitchers. Duke Care er’s release was bought from Tacoma and he will pitch for the Buttes. Roll Brown of Athena Oregon is recommended for a trial with the team.
Yesterday's action featured a slugging duel between Pittsburg and Philadelphia with Pittsburg showing the stronger hitting. The game opened in Pittsburgh on May 20 and continued as a high scoring affair throughout.
Baltimore edged Washington in a 4-0-2-? confusion filled game as Ward and teammates provided late drama. Attendance was 3,19 with stars including Townsend Orth Drill McGinnity Breenaham contributing.
Boston pitcher Young was steadier and earned the victory as the attendance reached about 3,700. Philadelphia starter Criger faced Plank and Steelman in a low scoring day with both teams affected by solid pitching.
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Chicago and St Louis racing results dated May 20 show multiple events. Winners include Ecome and King Dodo in Chicago mile and five furlongs races, Bran Lad, Small Jack, Greyfeld, Amirante with times and placings, plus Pirate's Daughter Mindora Croix dOr Kindred Kenova and Miss Golightly among others at Fair Grounds in New Orleans with corresponding times and placements.
Today's program lists weights for six races at the track. Maidens for 2-year-olds run five furlongs with Belle Graham at 112 and Floral Wreath 107. Selling races feature entries such as Braw Lad 108 and Ben Frost 105 over six furlongs. The Don heads a 2-year-old four and a half furlongs field with Josette 110 and Quincy 191. Walkenshaw and Ecomoe lead the mile and sixteenth with 110. Oxnard tops a seven furlong selling heat at 116 with Jerry Hunt 117. Isabel and Major Mansir go one mile in a selling race with Merops 198 and Eminence Second #
George Baker the California lightweight who was to fight Kid Oglesby in Salt Lake injured his ankle yesterday and will be out of the ring at least six weeks. Manager Osborne seeks a substitute and has sent for Hackett of the coast who may meet Oglesby if he arrives fit.
Buddy King arrived in Salt Lake and will begin training for his bout with Mose Lafontise of Butte Montana. The fight on June 2 will have a 138 pound weigh in at noon and a purse split of 75 percent for the winner and 25 percent for the loser. Both fighters are training hard and the match is drawing strong local interest as a top card of the season.
In Louisville on May 20 Churchill Downs card shows six races. Gold Bell wins first at five furlongs, Adalante takes the selling one and sixteenths, Temptress prevails in six furlongs, Alfred Wargrave wins the Frankfort stakes at one mile, Prince of Endurance takes five furlongs selling, and Lovable wins six furlongs selling.
Details of seven races on the Eclipse course with entrants, weights, and top contenders. Includes Hardie Handicap one and three quarter miles, Ganty stakes four and a half furlongs, and Van Courtland handicap seven eighths mile with listed horses and assigned weights.
Helena residents hear that Secretary Irwin Mahon of the international mining congress will address the Helena Business Men's association on the congress aims. He will speak on Thursday May 29 and talks grow of inviting delegates to visit Helena with an excursion planned from Butte to the city.
New York May 20 report from Morris Park details six races. First race features maiden 2 year olds at four and one half furlongs with Turn pike winning and Wolfram second in :53. Second race at Eclipse course sees Cornwall prevail over Anecdote and Early bve in 1:11. Third race at seven furlongs lists Sister Juliet first with Rossignol over Lux Costa in 1:29 4. Fourth race the Pontico handicap mile and a sixteenth over the hill sees Dixie Line win with Herro second and Smart Set third in 1:47. Fifth race Amateur cup heavy weight selling at 40 pounds over the scale at Withers mile results Grand Opera first, Double Dummy second, Star Chamber third in 1:46. Sixth race Cuban Independence handicap mile and a sixteenth over the…
Three men are under arrest in Cheyenne and three in Rawlins with one more at Laramie for selling counterfeit dollars at 25 cents each. Dozens of coins have appeared, eight were tossed from a Rawlins train. The fakes are lightweight and unmilled but carry a convincing ring.
In Washington on May 20 Blind Chaplain Milburn was struck by a runaway horse attached to a buggy as he left the capitol after delivering the opening prayer. A large toe was severed with other toes injured. Milburn’s daughter pulled him away from the horse just before it would have struck him.
Grand Street Parade and graveside decoration set for Memorial Day with two war veterans groups organizing. Morning march through city streets to cemeteries, followed by ceremonies and grave decorations. evening program at Sutton's Broadway Theatre with Hon. Lee Mantle as lead speaker and school chorus. Colonel Byron H. Cook named parade grand marshal with six aides.
Basin and return $1.50 Boulder and return $1.50 Alhambra and return $2.20 valid Saturday and Sunday with Monday return Good going Sundays only Basin Boulder fares $1.00 each way Tickets at 41 North Main Street and depot.
Olaf J. Larsen against David Goldberg over the Little Chief saloon collapse on Park Street ended in a non-suit yesterday after the court proceedings concluded.
Plaintiff’s attorney J. L. Wines moved for a new suit and Judge Clancy granted it after argument. The court refused leave to amend the complaint, deeming no amendment permissible. John T. Sullivan, one year old, died last night and funeral set for 2 p m tomorrow at his parents’ home 105 East Center Street Center ville.
A dance championship will honor the top lady and gentleman dancer at Columbia Hall on Thursday May 22 1902. The event crowns the Butte and vicinity champions with solid gold medals as prizes.
A four member committee led by County Attorney Breen for the Butte Driving club asked county commissioners to improve the Butte to Nine Mile road. Commissioners agreed to review the road and determine needed repairs. The club plans to use the south county road as a speedway. Ervin Schott's funeral is set for tomorrow at 10 am from his mother's home at 250 East Park Street to the German Lutheran Church.
A Thursday evening meeting is called to prepare the proper observance of the Fourth of July in Butte. The plan proposes an early start to ensure a big, impressive celebration with broad community participation.
A stage coach en route from Benton to Lewistown collided twice on rough terrain. At Shonkin hill the wagon upset injuring passengers. On Wall Rock hill six miles from Square Butte ranch driver dragged by horses and injured. Al Talbott among passengers.
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