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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
10
Butte News notes a shop offering complete jewelry repairs and watch restoration. The item promises watches will be returned in perfect repair and guaranteed to run accurately, with workmanship equal to factory standards.
An advertisement touts a urethral membrane treatment to dissolve obstruction and relieve pain. It claims a one day cure, no irritation during use, and permanent relief from discharge and irritation. Free consultation and mailed trial treatments offered for private nervous and chronic diseases.
Trustees of district No 1 Silver Bow Montana invite bids for excavation on a defined plot bounded by Excelsior alley and Park street alley, extending 154 feet west. Plans at clerk's office. Bids due 5 pm Tuesday June 3 1909 with $100 certified check. Board may reject any bid. Henry Mueller president. Attest T Richards school clerk.
Butte defeated Helena 8 to 3 to take the series second game on May 29. Fleming and Ward led Butte with power, while McGilligan and Hawley shone in defense and pitching. Helena failed to capitalize on errors as Partridge and Sullivan were named to catch for Helena the next game.
A condensed set of baseball matchups across leagues lists Pacific Northwest pairs And a National League slate with Poston at Brooklyn Philadelphia at New York Cincinnati at St Louis Chicago at Pittsburg and an American League set Cleveland at Baltimore Chicago at Washington Detroit at Boston. St Louis at Philadelphia.
Great Falls May 29 The report highlights postponed games and potential Pacific Northwest league matches affecting Butte and Helena. Fans plan trips to Helena to support Butte baseball, while Great Falls Rifle Club announces three medals for upcoming events including a 200 yard off hand score offering a challenge medal donated by Frank EB Powell.
The draw for the coursing stake set for next Sunday was held at Tickell Spargo's last night. A 32 dog stake is listed with matches including Nellie Mac against Chilco, Annie D against Jessie H Ayers Mischief Boy against Dusty Miller, The Raider against The Scout, Lord Salisbury against Calamity, Liquid Air against Frisco, Master Buck against Silver Smith, Slippery Dick against Jack Romney, Pleasanton against Gold Standard, Jersey Lily against On Alert, Chartie Prince against Chamberlain, Fitz Regina against King Cashier, Grace Conroy against Montana Jack, Remus against Spitfire, Billy D against Sara, and Lady Crawford against Mischief Match. New entries include Frisco, Grace Conroy, and Spitfire.
Washington dispatch reports Howard Freeman of Portland Oregon defeated Nat Butler of Boston in a 10 mile motor paced bicycle race at the Coliseum track. Freeman posted times of 16 02 5 and 16 32 with Butler losing four laps in the fifth mile due to motor trouble.
Billy Rotehfeld of Chicago and George Monroe of New York battled 10 rounds at the Olympic Athletic club in Grand Rapids with a draw. The bout began around 1 percent pounds and ended without a winner.
Chicago officials report a settlement with the Amalgamated Association of Street Car Employes. The company recognizes the union and the men’s right to organize, reinstates all who were discharged for joining, and agrees to arbitration for future disputes. The accord largely averts a strike and marks a victory for the union.
The Pacific Northwest league batting leaders list Reitz of Spokane atop the averages for players with sufficient games. Hurlburt of Seattle is a close second and Marshall of Butte third, with several other players from Tacoma Spokane Helena Portland and Seattle following in order.
Seattle wins 11 to 3 over Spokane aided by batting streak and timely hits. Jack Kelly substitutes for Seattle and performs well as Hurley Stovall and Stovall key the attack. Stovall allows 7 hits while Russell yields 1 in a game lasting about one hour with 2,000 in attendance.
Brooklyn defeats Philadelphia 2 to 0 in a pitchers contest as only one inning produced offense. Attendance about 2,000 with Felix and Dooin behind the plate for Philadelphia and Newton and Ahearn for Brooklyn. Umpire Cantillon. Boston defeated New York later as Tenney homered and De Montreville doubled for a late rally. Attendance listed as 0.
Philadelphia wins as timely hitting carries the game. Wiltse pitches first class while both defenses shine. Attendance 1,700. Batteries Yeager and McGuire behind Wiltse and Powers.
Baltimore defeats Chicago in the last game of the series as McGinity falters in a dramatic inning. Attendance 2.90. Batteries: McGinity and Robinson for Baltimore Piatt and McFarlane for Chicago.
Boston prevailed with a 2 to 1 score, matching yesterday's result. Dineen pitched well, keeping hits spread and Donahue under pressure as Boston and St Louis split the batteries with Dineen Ware and Donahue Sugden listed as players.
Washington defeated Cleveland behind strong pitching and timely hitting in front of 2,800 fans. Batter names Ritter Streit Lundbom Bemis Clarke featured in the box score as key players in the win. The article notes a decisive scoring edge for Washington and lists pitchers and catchers with incomplete lines due to OCR errors.
At Denver Denver, Milwaukee beat Denver 5 to 2. In Omaha Omaha, Des Moines won 3 to 0 over Des Moines. Kansas City Kansas City defeated St Joseph 7 to 4.Colorado Springs Peoria game postponed by rain.
In St Louis on May 29 Tommy Sullivan of Brooklyn defeated Eddie Santry of Chicago by knockout in the third round of a two round contest that did not go the distance.
Butte baseball shows $2,500 plus receipts from Spokane Seattle and Tacoma with Helena totals around $2,200. New Columbia Gardens grounds near opening next Tuesday host 25 straight home games against Helena, aiming for a strong finish near the top.
The text outlines five weeks of home games starting next week with five games each week. It notes a sequence of host cities Helena Portland Seattle Tacoma and Spokane, with Spokane appearing on the Fourth.
Decoration day doubleheader begins this afternoon with Critics and Missoulas meeting for the first of three games. Missoulas rely on speed and recent win over Critics, while Critics hope to rebound with improved play behind Rumsey Hauswirth and Morrison. Umpire to be announced.
The first of five tests between Australia and England started in Birmingham with England batting to 351 for 9 at stumps. Tyldesten top scored with 138.
London May 29 William Fife and George L Watson collaborate on a new America's Cup challenger to be built by Dennys at Dumbarton Capt Robert Wringe former Shamrock I commander will lead the yacht as supreme captain All plans completed and building contract near closure Thornycrofts favored earlier but Watson's influence led to Dennys selection
London May 29. The coronation tournament schedule is fixed with Yale, Oxford, Cambridge and English public schools boxing on June 21 afternoon. Spike Sullivan and Jabez White contest the 134 lb world title. Denver Ed Martin and Bob Armstrong fight for colored heavyweight honors. Joe Walcott meets Tommy West for welterweight title on June 23. Frank Erne vs Pat Daly for lightweight crown on June 24. Tom Sharkey vs Gus Ruhlin on June 25 to face Jeffries or Fitzsimmons in the heavyweight title bout.
President Charles W Clark announces a free admission opening parade at noon from Broadway and Washington with over 30 members driving horses in four races starting 1:30. Judges J W Clark James Reynolds and Joe Harmon to oversee, prizes are four silver cups donated by Clark on display at Tuttle Jewelry. Participants include Almax Erudition Brin Master Delmar Tuttle Lady Lyons Thornburg Dutch Girl Java Captain Chispa Otephan Dick Tom Burns Ralph R Vivian G Boge and more. Weather fair expected to ensure a large crowd.
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