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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
10
Helena erased a 3-0 deficit in the ninth inning to stun Butte 4-3 in a Pacific Northwest league clash. A key misthrow by Butte allowed two runs, then Paddy Ryan delivered the deciding grounder as Helena secured the win before about 1,006 fans.
The schedule lists Pacific Northwest League matchups Butte at Helena, Spokane at Seattle, Tacoma at Portland, along with National League games New York at Boston and Philadelphia at Brooklyn, and American League games Cleveland at Washington, Chicago at Baltimore, St. Louis at Boston, Detroit at Philadelphia.
Mamari and Biturica, Hamburg fillies bred at Bitter Root ranch, ran first and second in Gravesend's second race. Mamari, owned by Miles Finlen and son, notched her second win in three starts, while Biturica, owned by J R Keene, faltered by a neck. The article notes Hamburg as a sire and mentions other Hamburg progeny rising in favor.
Portland earned the first win over Tacoma as errors plagued both sides. Vigneux hit a seventh inning home run grounder to center and McCarthy showcased left handed pitching. Withbeck improved noticeably on the mound in today’s close contest.
Boston won a pitchers battle as Dorr struck out 13 for the season record. Attendance 1,200. Pittsburg beat Cincinnati in the ninth on Tannehills three bagger and Beaumont’s single. Batteries and umpires listed.
New York May 28 Brooklyn and Philadelphia games delayed by rain and waterlogged fields. Officials postponed action to clear conditions.
Marshall leads the Butte team in batting but overall averages show weaker slugging than expected. MeIntyre is the only other player in slugging form, with Houtz Ward Treadway and Zearfoss delivering solid hits. Fielding sits with mixed results across McDonough McCloskey and others, while a separate note recounts an insanity case ending with a brief jail stint for Donnelly.
Chicago defeated Baltimore 5 to 2 in a cold afternoon game attended by 2,313. Key plays included contributions from Hughes Bresnahan Griffith and Sullivan as Baltimore’s pitching and defense struggled early.
Townsend's timely hits powered the visitors as Cleveland pulled ahead and Washington failed to hit Joss. Attendance 1,400. Score: not specified. Batteries Townsend and Clarke vs Joss and Bemis.
Philadelphia crowds saw a cold day with light attendance as Detroit visitors fell to Plank’s pitching. Mercer Cronin and Buelow backed Plank in the win with 1 051 in attendance and a decisive score.
Jack Clifford refutes claims he vowed to KO Phil Green and Young Dono van in one night and says his next match will be against Jack Wade likely in June. Wade claims he is back to full health after illness and a bout with Clifford is planned within a week, with a possible match against Kid Oglesby if desired.
Seattle dominated Spokane with a high scoring win 11 to 2 on May 2. The home team led early and never relinquished control as hitters connected for several big innings.
In Omaha, Omaha beat Des Moines 6 to 3. In Kansas City, Kansas City defeated St Joseph 6 to 5.
In Cambridge Harvard dominates Cornell 11 to 1 while Vancouver reports a 5 to 4 edge for California. The terse lines suggest a tallied sports or academic competition with clear leaders.
Salt Lake sports report that Young Donovan, who defeated Phil Green, will fight Sid Tafontise, Mose Tafontise’s younger brother, for 20 rounds at the Provo opera house on the evening of May 30.
Under Ike Hayes signature a note to the Standard states acceptance of Murphy's offer to stop any fighter in Butte in six rounds. The message records a boxing dispute point and emphasizes the six round limit as the agreed outcome.
James Donnelly faces a warning from the court after a drunken arrest. He is told to stay away from the city jail. a judge cautions that if he returns with a claim of a malicious committee pursued by a vengeful maid, he will be placed beyond reach for a time. The arraignment noted his rational behavior during the cart ride.
Jim Butler of New York challenged the exhibition winner from ringside in Salt Lake City. Butler, once sparring partner of Kid McCoy, has a strong East Coast reputation.
A newly printed biennial report for Butte public schools features 200 pages including Superintendent Young’s data. It lists school rules, course of study, teachers roster, and images of school buildings. For 1900 1991 enrollment reached 7 007 with 4 982 average attendance and 45 16 daily attendees. 86 corporal punishment cases and 32 suspensions are noted.
Joseph Boyer v Washoe company reached a tentative agreement on terms of a survey order for the Moonlight mine after a brief court recess. The court instructed transcription by 2 pm and Boyer and others were granted time until 5 pm to sign, with Boyer permitted to examine and survey portions affecting his Leggat and Foster addition property.
Washington May 28 The Merce omnibus building bill was agreed in conference. The bill's price rose from 15 8 million to 19 million after Senate adds and reductions. Major items settled include Butte Montana 300000 Portland Oregon post office 604000 San Francisco custom house 1000000 Ogden Utah 200000 Tacoma and Spokane Washington sites 100900 each.
The All American Bowling Trio under Samuel Karpf will tour the western United States early in the fall visiting Miles City Billings Livingston Helena Butte Missoula Great Falls Anaconda and Bozeman. Chicago dates near Oct 6 precede a coast voyage with a substitute player to be named after the Chicago tournament. Apply to Sam Karpf Dayton Ohio for available dates.
The draw for the next Sunday's coursing will be held tonight at Tickel & Spargo's. An open 23 dog stake offers $35 to first place, $20 to second, $12.50 to two more, and $7.30 to four others, plus $2.50 for each winner of a course. Rab bits will be available and several new dogs expected. Souvenirs sold at Mayer's, 65 West Park, for each dollar and over spent.
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