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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
15
England dominates boxing chatter as Driscoll prepares to meet Attell for the featherweight crown while Welch faces Attell and Moran’s shadow lingers. Summers clashes with Britt in England as Attell backs Moran’s doubts, and Briton Britton tops the card in a London lineup.
Yusert Mahmout won two falls over Filate mar Lundin in Hartford. The first fall lasted 23 minutes and the second 3 minutes 50 seconds. Mahmout impressed and may challenge Frank Goteh, as Lundin often stretched Goteh to win earlier. Mahmout displayed speed and skill, and dominated the match with solid technique.
Los Angeles reports the Santa Anita meeting opens next Saturday with top horses in town and a national question over reform efforts in California. Enthusiasm runs high as plans for year-end racing form and potential movements in other regions are discussed, including Havana, Hot Springs, and El Paso proposals.
In Lexington Kentucky Edward Corrigan plans to dispose of every thoroughbred he owns by January and expects to find a buyer for his 500 acre Bowman's Mill Road farm near the city. Bantam Weight Champion Johnny Coulton and his father Emil return after six weeks on the East circuit reporting battles with Yank Schwartz Young O Leary Eddie Doyle and Young McGav without a mark in four contests. St Louis reports Thomas Hueston victories in the world continuals pool championship finishing 498 to 467 over Alfred de Oro in tonight的 final game.
New Haven observers report light scrimmage at Yale as coaches plan to meet Harvard with the current lineup. Plans include a special defense to counter Harvard’s attack noted in the Dartmouth game. Ell offense praised except for weak forward passes, tackles eyed against McKay and Fish, Wheaton rising in kicking, Burr to defend.
Madison coach Barry says Wisconsin can beat Chicago if players repeat the tackling and guarding against the guard reward pass shown against Minnesota. He notes Chicago will press harder, require stronger tackling, and Wisconsin will focus on drills to foster a fierce, sustained effort.
Missoula dispatch reports the University of Montana football team leaving for Bozeman to face Agricultural College Friday. The squad, lighter and younger than its West peers, hopes for a state championship prize as they travel with confidence under a professional coach.
In Tutte winter league play the Giants beat the Cubs at Thornton alleys with the high team totals of the night. The Giants’ Willie Kirkpatrick led scoring with 81, while Frost, Wenzi, Cindy, Mannix, and Earle formed the Giants lineup. The Cubs trailed with solid, steady bowling from their six-man squad.
Michigan coach Yost enters the 1908 season finale against Syracuse with little fear, noting Syracuse’s off day against Colgate did not deter his confidence. Assistant Redden’s observations after the Colgate game revealed Syracuse’s strong formations, yet Michigan aims to use that insight to secure a win.
Carlisle Pennsylvania November 18 Indians rebuild their football eleven after a slump highlighted by Harvard. Gettysburg college squad added for hard practice against a signals unknown eleven. The team faces a western trip with games against St Louis Nebraska Minnesota and Denver. Major injuries include Houser and Afraid-of-a-Bear though most players are available. Kelley emerges as promising fast quarterback, potentially America's star next year.
New Orleans horsemen across the South and Midwest anticipate the Louisiana Racing and Developing club opening its half mile track with a Thanksgiving week meet starting Thursday November 28. The association announces there will be bookmaking allowed but no violations of the anti-betting statute will be countenanced by track management or law officers.
James Coffroth wired Charley Harvey in San Francisco offering Jem Driscoll a New Year bout with Abe Attell for the featherweight world title. Harvey will sign if terms satisfy him. Driscoll plans to travel to the coast next week and a match on New Year’s day at Colma seems likely.
A new athletic organization, the Butte Basket Ball League, was formed after a meeting at the Holland rink attended by many enthusiasts. Four teams are represented: the high school faculty, the Five W's, School of Mines, and Electrics. Officers named include Prof. A. I. Rowe as president, Clyde Cushman as vice president, A. I. Mosher as secretary, and Jack McLeod as treasurer. A constitutional committee was formed to draft by laws. A directors board will include one representative from each team. A schedule will be arranged soon with initial games possibly set for Thanksgiving.
In Oakland on November 18 at Emeryville a three horse field led to Dandelion's easy win in the Pritchard handicap. Neva Lee was cut off by Archibald who was fined $90 for the foul. A. Walsh and Gilbert received one week suspensions for rough riding. Other results: Curriculum, Royal N, Nagaram, Mad Man, Schleswig, Moorish King, Dar Delion, Dorante, Bell Weber, Fireball, and Cressine placed in their respective races with times noted.
New York reports Arthur EWille of Putney England has been signed to compete in the interlonal six day bicycle meet at Madison Garden from December 6 to 12. He recently set a Germany cycle record by riding 61 miles 95 yards in 60 minutes, the first mile a minute for a full hour. Despite his small stature 135 pounds and 4 feet 11 inches, he achieves remarkable speed and endurance.
New York reports Columbia University hockey shows improved prospects due to new practice facilities and recruiting. The squad will train twice weekly at St Nicholas rink with indoor shooting and outdoor runs, aiming for an outdoor South Field rink when weather allows to boost interest and size of the squad.
Capt Hottenbeek leads PennsylvanIa to a dominant win over Michigan as observers praise Pennsylvania for superior strategy and endurance. Referee and umpire credit the Quakers with outstanding team play, noting Schula as the game's standout center and Michigan as outclassed.
Johnny Summers of Sa is set for a longer 2 round bout with Britt after their Wonderland clash. Summers accepted the offer. Britt delays due to a theatrical engagement. Promoters note the American's power and the public debate over the first verdict. negotiations hinge on both fighters’ signatures.
Philadelphia reports a six round National Athletic Club bout between Packy McFarland of Chicago and Tommy Murphy of New York. Neither fighter showed best form as both repeatedly missed swings, but McFarland held a slight edge at the finish.
The Tom Jenkins Yussitt Mahmouth match set for Madison Square Garden on Thanksgiving night November 36 faces referee selection. Managers proposed Charley White Tim Hurst Gym Bagley Johnny Witte and John J. O’Brien for the post. Jenkins trains with West Point cadets and is in better shape than when he lost the title to Frank Gotch.
Ithaca N Y November 18 Cornell will be represented in the intercollegiate hockey series this winter if the league approves taking in the seven from the local university with faculty consent. Captain C3 fohe is arranging games at St Nicholas rink York and the paper notes potential special matches with Yale and Princeton if admission hurdles arise.
Pittsburg trains for Olympic bid with an Athletic association in Oakland. A committee of prominent local business, social, and sports leaders will promote plans to lure the 1912 Olympic Games to Pittsburg and establish a premier club in a new million-dollar home.
Miles City high school football officials reconsidered their stance on accepting Butte's Thanksgiving game offer. Principal Downer asked Tacoma to decide within 24 hours as Miles City weighs Butte, Tacoma, and Seattle options. If Tacoma declines, a game with Yellowstone may be arranged. Miles City aims for a high-profile Northwest matchup to boost standing.
Reno November plans reveal promoters aiming to secure a state legislature franchise to run horse racing in Nevada and California. They option ground at Moana Springs near Reno for a track and buildings and may buy the Nevada Interurban electric road to Lake Tahoe. A Tahoe-season racing circuit would draw global visitors. a Nevada millionaire is listed as a partner. Notre Dame opponents discuss Western trip prospects despite board refusals.
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