30 May 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
1
A garbled report describes a disruption at Ball Park Butte during a game. Fragmentary text references Thunder rain disaster and unnamed individuals, with unclear actions and outcomes. The readable portion mentions commends and banking terms, but lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities.
The report blends fragmented standings from the Northwest and American leagues with chaotic notes on games in progress. It mentions Apokene at Butte, Vencouver at Sealile, and two games for several NL and AL matchups while detailing rain delays, a weather story, and chaotic crowd scenes in Spokane and Butte. Strong names and places appear amid garbled text and stray commentary.
The account describes a tense Spokane at bat matched by Butte fielding errors and pivotal misplays. Key figures include Cal mowed them down and Cartright driving a long hit to the right field fence for four runs. A lightning storm disrupts play as the crowd and field suffer temporary chaos.
In Tacoma, Bresley hit safely as Tacoma and Aberdeen traded innings before a late rally. Franklin, Mortlake and Graham fueled a big inning, sending in runs as Thompson struggled. Final score shows Tacoma 8 Aberdeen 4 with Thompson relieved by Brinker in the late frame.
Fragmented report covers American League games dated May 2 and May 9 with scattered scores and player names. Mentions Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington in multiple doubleheaders and batterries, but OCR text is garbled and difficult to parse for exact games or outcomes.
The Sporting Editor previews a packed schedule including the Kentucky Derby at Louisville a major handicap in New York and Oakland the intercollegiate felt and crack meet in Philadelphia and Yale Princeton series at New Haven Also boxing wrestling and horse racing feature with Gotch Gotch Gatch and Colin highlighted plus a crowded American League race led by the Yankees Tigers and White Sox expected to contend through the season
Nonsense OCR fragment mentions RB scare and a 4 to 3 score. References Pha gheee ees conract WL St. Lois and draws between Kling Karger Raymond Ludwig. Kuom nol Jannstone appears as unclear names.
In Pittsburgh Cincinnati lost the opener as Beere appears to have pitched well. The report notes hits by players including Chamonti Ballariogiz Samphell and Schilal. the exact details are unclear due to OCR issues.
Unclear text suggests a National League baseball game recap involving St Louis and Chicago, with possible mention of May, McPitcher Raymond, and a seventh inning moment. Details are garbled and not fully readable.
Philadelphia Nationals won 6 to 7 at home over Boston with key hits from hitting trio while McQuillen puzzled the Imations. Batteries Ferguson Prater Bowerman Graham McQuillen Cook Jackilach umpire O'Tay. Also noted Donovan's team returning from a western trip was shut out by New York as Rueckert Borgen Figler Radderikam listed among batterymen.
The report details several matchups with scattered scores and team notes. Notable entries include Portland strong in a closing phase, Kansas City highlights with Gilly and Paul, and Minneapolis versus Milwaukee postponed. Other clashes list Columbus, Pueblo, Lincoln, Denver, Des Moines, Sioux City with varying results.
Harvard rowers on the Charles river strive to boost varsity eight form ahead of a Cornell race. Memorial Day weather and interfering gusts slowed practice but the crew trained on the upper scenes, showing marked progress since last season and hopes for a win.
In a Pacific Coast League update dated May Day, San Francisco edged Oakland 4 to 2 while San Francisco 1 tied with Portland 2. Bon Francisco and Saw Angeles contributed notable plays as teams in the league chased late leads.
Miss Georgiana Bishop of Bridgepard defeated Mins Le W Callan of Orange in the Metro Nellian Misigiet final today by 6 up and 2 to play to win the women’s golf championship in New York on May 24.
In Seattle on May 29, reports say Battling Nelann plans to meet Jon Gunns for the Halltown weigh-in at Calma ty in July and will marry the prominent Portland merchant's daughter.
The report notes Minooly’s confidence in beating Gans and his claim that Gold flaid’s victory was only a minor revival spark. Nelson supports Minooly’s view while describing the dusky opponent in the ring.
Two more fast horses arrived at the Joint track from Houston owned by Stevens. T A Davies stable from San Francisco entered as Davis & Co and Ty A Davies. The string includes Ed Sheridan for long distance Bon Vivant sprinter Jim Fender and several new entries.
Milwaukee May 2 Chicago referee Malachy Hazan will officiate the Ketchel Pepke match set for June 4 at the Hippo drome with Hogan refereeing duties. Ketchel trains hard at the Speedway hotel while Pepke maintains a rigorous daily routine including runs, gym work, and sparring rounds.
Deeply grieved at Colin the famed three year old, James R. Keene plans shipping the best progeny of Commanda to Castleton farm in Kentucky hoping for recovery. Keene expressed near inconsolable sorrow while noting potential for a four year old return and the impact on the stable’s prospects.
Special Dispatch reports New York May 29 that James E Sullivan criticizes the Western branch plan for Olympic trials aquatic events. He says the proposed distances differ from those used elsewhere, creating an uneven field that disadvantages several top swimmers across the West.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Racine Wisconsin Ming 2. Fans at the local club saw Young Conley, once an unknown fighter, hold his own against Ad Woignats in an eighth round staged bout. Walgast pressed early, Conley resisted, the Milwaukee crowd roared as Conley was praised for his performance in a controversial draw.
Special Dispatch reports two baseball gates scheduled for tomorrow at Dillon with both afternoon and evening sessions. Local teams and events from the area indicate a busy schedule as fans expect action.
Harvard meets Brown in Providence while Princeton faces Yale in New Haven. Penn plays in Philadelphia, Cornell hosts Ithaca, Amherst meets Williamstown, Georgetown plays Fordham in New York, Dartmouth contests Holy Cross in Worcester, Navy at Annapolis, Seventh Regiment faces West Point, Columbia battles Crescent Ath club in Brooklyn, Lafayette vs Penn State in Easton, Syracuse vs Michigan in Ann Arbor, Massachusetts Athletic Club hosts Vermont in Burlington, Carlisle meets Collegiate in East Orange, Yale freshmen visit Princeton.
A team from Anaconda will compensate the Dillon Independents following incidents of racism reported after a game.
In a Special Dispatch to the Standard Los Angeles May report former world champion James J. Jeffries criticizes Tammy Burns for comments about Jack Johnson. He calls Burns a disgrace to the prize ring and urges Burns to meet Johnson in the ring without demanding terms. Jeffries argues Burns has no right to make unfair demands and should accept the challenge.
Butte crack shots eye a major Montana gunmen event at Anaconda tomorrow with top pros from Denver Minneapolis and Baltimore expected to attend. E F Confarr and James Drumeggle lead a day of medal contests 10 target warmups and the windup with 10 targets for individual champion. The Montana State Sportsman's association meets June 12 13 and 14 in Livingston and booster carnival following aims to be the Wests biggest shoot with 3100 dollars in prizes and prestige.
Baltimore reports W-Joe Gans predicts a knockout over Nelson in the July 4 bout. He vows not to let the Dane linger as in Goldfield and claims he will finish the fight around 18 rounds. Gans wagers on a win by knockout, dismissing Nelson’s chances and insisting he is better than in their last encounter.
Captain Kirby Hoon leads the Butte Independents against Bozeman in a two day baseball skirmish on the riverbank. Lineups include Butler, Collins, Elsey, Stenor, and Dougherty for Butte with Kelly, Wakefield, Hartman, Snyder, and Wasson for Bozeman. This first meeting tests both teams for state championship contention amid uncertain results.
Los Angeles reports Welsh prepared to face Phil Brock in a Decoration Day boxing bout as part of a top program. Training notes mention weather and travel disruptions, with prior opponents listed as Sullivan, Carsey, and Bossat.
Intercollegiate preliminaries at Franklin Field see one world record equaled and two school marks broken. A. B. Shaw of Dartmouth matches the 12 yard dash world record at 10.5 seconds. four pole vaulters from Yale and Cornell-Dray Nelson Gilbert and Cook-shatter the intercollegiate record of 11 feet 11 and a half inches. Finalists to be decided tomorrow as Yale Harvard Princeton and Dartmouth vie for titles and records.
Chicago May 2. Western division AAU Olympic trials held at Marshall Field University of Chicago on soggy fields after heavy rains. Winners include Hamilton Chicago Athletic Association in 100 meter and 220 meter hurdles, Gurrels Chicago Athletic Association in 110 meter hurdles, Tattergan Chicago Athletic Association high jump, Jacobs University of Chicago pole vault, Merriam University of Chicago discus, Amon First Tast Ment Chicago running broad jump, Hamites standing broad jump, Britman running high jump, Burroushs hammer throw, Gerrets Chicago Athletic Association shot put, Garrete Chicago Athletic Association discus and more.
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