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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
12
Harvard finishes practice ahead of the Yale game as Captain Burr and teammates prepare for a hard fight. The squad focuses on offense against Yale’s defense, eyeing key plays and momentum that could decide the annual contest.
Mahmout Yusef, the giant Turk, debuts in Kansas City against Sweden’s Mjalmar Lundin. Yusef, weighing around 300 pounds, quickly floor Lundin twice and wins the final fall in about two minutes. The crowd roared as Lundin’s ankle broke in the top hold, while Gotch’s rough tactics and Yusef’s power drew praise. Rough action and shifting momentum highlight a charged wrestling scene.
Montana aims to settle the intercollegiate Montana title question with a home game against the School of Mines. The miners boast a 22 point win over the Aggies, while both teams have split recent games. Local sports writers favor the miners but Aggies vow a stronger showing to reverse the outcome.
Spokane reports arrange a play off between the University of Washington and Washington State college after a tied regular season. The plan includes a final game with Olympic A C and a Northwest championship at stake. Details mention Whitman and Multnomah and a Dec match in Spokane.
Wisconsin coaches express plans to exploit weaknesses in Cornell while the team trains for a decisive match with the Maroons. The article highlights expected turnovers, a stronger Wisconsin offense, and confidence in their defense to limit opponents' scoring chances.
Newspaper notes a slow, costly practice for the Anaconda eleven. Slowed by poor form and key backs McHale Corcoran, Wilson and Riordan rotate on offense. Plans include Thanksgiving hopes, with Miles City and Butte looming as rivals in a tense prep for a hard fought Sunday clash at Washoe Park.
London reports tension as American bettors arrive overseas for next year’s races. British handlers worry that new American horses will dominate and potentially ruin local markets. Analysts note horses like Your Majesty and Oaks contenders affect Derby prospects, while confidence in British entries wavers amid the transatlantic influx.
Milwaukee reports President O Brien of the American association denies a rumor that the association has shown its option on a north midwest park site in Chicago or that Winnipeg had been pursuing a park. He states no such invasion plans exist and no meeting with President Powers is arranged.
Race report notes Nunnally Utrun finishing ahead of Eyebright as Native Son and Don Enrlane contest midcard sprints. Mashed past rival to win by two lengths with Hildreth’s horse prominent. Scoggan handicap results list Restignuche first with Nunnally second and Eyebright third.
Dora Italian arathon runner informed Columbia University cannot permit him to train in its gymnasium for his eating ace With Hayes. He was invited to visit the gym by Iain Saunders of the Columbia trick team, but misread it as permission to train there. The university rules allow only graduates to use the gym. Princeton has extended an invitation to the foreigner.
New York reports a visiting English lord recounting his first exposure to American football at a Yale versus Princeton match. He notes the old style rugby elements, praises British players, and urges Americans to embrace a faster, up-to-date game.
The article reports Coffroth securing a middleweight bout in San Francisco with Jack Welsh refereeing and talks of signed articles between managers, a 158 pound limit, and a $12,000 offer from Gleason. It notes questions about forfeiture if terms are not met, with O’Connor, Jones, and others involved in conference and possible moves to front a decisive bout.
Anaconda basketball team issues a challenge to any five in the state for Thanksgiving week. A Selens team agreed to play but Durhawk canceled the game. The Anacondas, led by Captain Ravisch, Wenger, Reid, Danielson and Hucker, plan regular practices at the roller rink starting Monday to build shape for tough schedule.
A promotional note urges washing dishes with Gold Dust to cut grease and germs. It claims one to two hours daily for most of the year, then suggests shaking a teaspoon into dishwater to produce cleansing suds and sanitation.
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