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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
1
Sporting editor weighs showdown between Frank Gotch and Turkish challenger Youssef with manager Seaville guiding booking at Kansas City’s wrestling scene. Trade hints at Prince of featherweights and top contenders Driscoll Moran Attell era, plus Promoters eyeing lucrative bouts and travel.
The Salt Lake Solfers postponed their trip due to unspecified arrangements. Details were unclear from the fragmentary text but indicate a wait for a future date and mention of a dinner and a championship context.
San Trinetreo September 3 2 A Farsythe T Bradley McCormick Ao Smith among latest owners joining the list. Harry McCarte announces Tigretin from New York. Metropolitan circuit may see HawtiMeen 48 entries with Calfornia season plans, McCarty notes strong interest.
Chicago’s hopes in the national pennant race suffer from mixed results as New York and other leaders press ahead. Pittsburgh and St Louis trim rivals while Chicago falls behind in the standings, with Cleveland and Detroit closing in as sports heat builds toward a tense stretch run.
New York fans rallied as McGraw's men held off Philadelphia after a tense half. Anton intercepted Dentin's pass to second, Bridwell's tag nearly closed the inning, Carmine fumbled a key play, and Maurer Shaq and Devlin connected on a run. Tomorrow's schedule includes Mex vill and Needham with Reed's umpires Johnscons and Koi.
Fragmented report covers Chicago game action including players from Indiasa Kame and Chrelmnatt and Lobere driving plays. Mentions Tulk Samen’s wildoonn and Kiyo Chirago, with references to Chicago Hae bt and McLeans Overall APA Kile. PITTAYNUNG ST. WTA 5 and Pittesburg Sem appear in garbled lines.
Fr iday in St. Louis features a double header between Mem Piltsburs and St Louis with pitchers Bauterles Willis Tevverane Glasey Frammng Sallee Joran Torpire O bayt Beaton and Sept 20 as the series ends in Boston. The score and lineup details are partly unclear due to damaged text.
Northwestern league game details show tentative scoring with unclear names and fragments. Mentions teams like Spokane Vancouver and Redh Vurrouyer, with rotating batters Handock and Kyeitz amid a tense late inning rush.
In a rugged American League contest Detroit defeated Washington to extend its winning streak to four. Pitching and fielding miscues dominated early as Mullins matched Northeastern trend and the Nationals struggled at the plate. Cleveland and Philadelphia results were noted with key defensive plays and sharp battery work highlighted.
Fragmentary report from the Pacific Coast League mentions Los Asperos pitchers, San Francisco score lines, Portland and Oakland results, and uncertain references to Browning, East Niger, and Tertland. The garbled text lacks clear dates, teams, and outcomes, but implies several city names and scores without coherent details.
Speedy racers are set to compete in the Salt Lake meet under the auspices of William Marve, with notable runners from Nava, Tnogar Kea, and Maghant among entrants. The event aims to showcase sprinting talent and feature youth and senior athletes, including several named figures in a championship style lineup.
Nebraska stars Collins and Minor are linked to inducements accusations as Coach Stagg refines a Chicago lineup to reclaim the western title. The Maroons, short on veteran depth after Anderson’s loss, must field a full eleven with Captain Stegson and Pace leading the effort as practice intensifies.
Buenos Aires racing commission and Jockey Club adopt a resolution excluding all foreign born horses from certain races. Club officials say the move aims to protect Uruguayan bloodstock and force transfer south, denying any link to American entrants. One of Maggin's three consignments perished on the voyage.
Article details Freddie Welsh challenging James J. Jeffries era Nelson to a 45 round bout on Thanksgiving night with a $5,000 bet. Welsh insists Nelson is unable to last 45 rounds and offers to wager $6,000 on the side. Nelson’s Chicago engagements are noted but not expected to interfere with the bout.
Spanita Queen the Denver mare failed to catch Spanish Queen in the Buckeye trotting stake worth $5,000. The Harvester led Korea futurity favorites, with early pacing and trotting divisions producing several three-heat wins. Buckeye events saw Spanish Queen win three straight heats in 2:08% and other winners across pacing divisions.
San Francisco reports world welterweight champion Joe Thomas plans to leave the city on October 1 for a series of matches in the United States and then England. He will fight around Philadelphia before invading England, aiming to test himself against top heavyweights. Thomas notes that Ketchel and Sullivan are the only boxers who have beaten him and implies strong interest in securing more fights against Britain’s leading heavies.
The year their match featured three of ten teams contending for a prize of 0. Scores listed show first team Bucke has, Adame and Perham at 28, second team Bilis, Merkte and Van Bills at 2 706. Sheehan, Adams and Perbiim won by 1 pin, averaging about 20 per fan amid a good crowd.
A report says the California league seeks expansion into the Pacific Coast territory now held by the former league. Sacramento San Jose and Stockton were awarded to the senior group years ago, with Sacramento potentially in play if the Coast league objects. A formal schedule and salary adjustments are discussed if admission is allowed.
Los Angeles September 20 A Norsemen sorrowfully note the delay in the Santa Anita event shifting to November 14 November day Thanksgiving day. Local favorites contend with the Seattle contingent led by Blade Almont and BR Carman of New York among the strongest bidders.
A Shanghai style tale from Metaburg was exposed as a falsehood when a wedding plot involving a character named Chuck Ide and a press agent resurfaced. The report details alleged roles, motives, and the public reaction as investigators debunk the story.
Preseason notes from Spokane Chronicle suggest a lean year for Washington teams due to injuries and discipline issues. Oregon State and Oregon will reload, but Washington and Washington State face coaching changes and uncertain rosters. Moscow and Whitman show cautious optimism while Oregon Agricultural College and Oregon survive with familiar players under new and seasoned coaches.
Los Angeles sports press reports a looming promoter clash as McCarey opposes the Jeffries club’s grip on major events. Inside city limits bouts may be restricted to round decisions, while transport and logistics could decide the scale of conflict amid McCarey’s political influence and a potential rival outside the city.
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