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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
2
In a turbulent overview of northwest football disputes, Spokane and Butte clash over invitations as rumors of boycotts swirl. The piece notes Butte High's strong season, Spokane's objections, and lingering tensions from last year, with Penn and Harvard Yale debates affecting perceptions of northern teams.
On the home stretch of the football season, top elevens polish plays for the final day. Loss in the last game wounds deeply as weeks of work seem wasted. football looms large for universities, with Yale facing Harvard, Cornell striving vs Pennsylvania, Chicago and Wisconsin contending western title, Michigan against Syracuse, and Yale Harvard the standout clash.
Cambridge Now Harvard’s team eyes the Yale clash with Burr back in condition though shoulder pain lingers. Yale trains to refresh for the Harvard game with Kennard at full back and Verwieber in reserve. Coaches note lack of staleness and prepare a stronger line to counter Harvard’s forwards.
Ann Arbor Nov 1 Michigan coach Yost praised Pennsylvania after a tough defeat. He lauded Metzgar's offense as unstoppable and said Pennsylvania’s team was the best he ever saw. Michigan prepares for Syracuse, needing a win to restore Wolverines prestige.
Syracuse University football fans expect a strong chance to defeat Michigan after a solid showing against Tufts. Captain Horr inspires the squad as Rochester and nearby cities seek reserved seats for the big game, with a record crowd likely at the stadium.
At Park Square Coliseum after ten hours of riding in the six day race the field is led by Clark of Clark Fogier with 12 teams on 12 by 5 laps a new track record on day two The Mets beat the Futies 2457 to 2412 in a winter league bowling match led by Art Merkle with Jovich Davis on the winner’s side Tommy Elite Kelly and Moe also noted.
Dartmouth men were surprised by a Brown proposal to renew football relations at the New York Polo Grounds. Dartmouth has not indicated any desire to renew schedules after the break in athletic ties. An official proposal would be met with unanimous rejection if submitted.
An old newspaper style advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy to cleanse and purify the blood. It claims kidney weakness affects the whole body and promotes health in other organs with ongoing use. The ad offers samples by mail and directs readers to mail to Binghamton New York for more information.
New York reports betting on the Savannah Grand Prix on Thanksgiving Day. Hemery in Hengrar is listed favorite, Nazarro in Fiat second, Wagner in Fiat at Ruoted 5 to 1, with several bets predicting an average speed over 72 mph if conditions are favorable. No American drivers among the favorites.
New York reports official AL batting averages for 1908 season. Cobb of Detroit leads with high mark while Detroit provides six players over 200. Seven players hit .200 or better, with pennant winner teams dominating the top ratios and Boston near middle of pack.
Madison reports a looming clash as Barry and Roots Darnell drive the maroon Rockefeller stable to the front while Badgers, led by eager hopes for title since 1901, prepare for a sensational gridiron battle.
In the Clay handicap at Emeryville Jeanne D Arc wins from Booger Red a 3 to 1 shot Cotty to scored her third victory of the meeting beating 2 year olds Results show Anna May St Francis Gossiper second third in early races Coltyto wins purse Strikeout second in race two Time 1 06 Little Minister second Kelowana third Fourth race Clay handicap Jeanne D Arc wins Booger Red second Fitzherbert third Time 1 63 3 5 Sixth race W T Overton wins Woodcraft second Neva Lee third Time 1 63 3 5
Ithaca N Y November 17 Coach Larkin conducted a strenuous practice for the Cornell team in preparation for the Thanksgiving game with Penn The coach dismissed Chicago stories of misfortune and said Chicago was lucky to score and that Walter would have sealed a decisive win if he had not slipped He emphasized footing conditions even in a dry spell and labeled Trinity as only a workout ahead of the Quaker clash.
Princeton November 17 Cornell appears strongest in the tenth Intercollegiate cross country meet to be held at Princeton. Teams listed include Columbia Michigan Penn Yale Harvard Syracuse Princeton and possibly MIT. The Ithacans boast a storied record since Morris Park era with only one defeat, while Pennsylvania gave Cornell a scare at Princeton last season.
In San Francisco on Thanksgiving week promoters clash over staging rights for a key fight between Papke and Ketchel. Coffroth allegedly lures managers to switch venues while Gleason battles to keep Ketchel aligned. Papke favored in betting, both boxers training vigorously.
Cincinnati stockholders Col. Max Fleischmann and former mayor Julius Fleischmann outline why John Ganzel was dismissed as Reds manager. They cite buying Brain for 400 dollars when he was not valuable, nearly losing Lobert on a St Louis deal, rejecting Roy Thomas for little pay, and permitting two men McLean and Dubuc to play in a decisive final game at the local grounds.
New York reports the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden will start December 7 after a midnight kickoff. A sacred concert greets crowds as the event begins with a large field of international racers and a week-long journey ahead. A preliminary programme of short-distance and motor-paced events is planned for December 5.
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