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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
14
The piece surveys a noisy mix of minor league baseball and boxing plots. Aberdeen and Tacoma vie for pennant in the Northwestern circuit while the Bandits stumble after losses. Joe Gans discusses retirement plans and a Baltimore hotel venture after fight-pay and memory of goldfield.
Indian Joe Gregg loses to Jack Morgan in Indianapolis by decision in a fight that suggests Gregg would have been stopped in more rounds. Morgan holds Indiana’s welterweight title and Gregg showed late vitality but faded in the tenth round.
Walter Camp outlines 1907 rule changes in Recreation emphasizing a safer forward pass. The amendments limit where and how a pass may be thrown, require scrimmage possession, tie passes to line of scrimmage, and restrict the number of forward passes per scrimmage.
A detailed account of the 1867 heavyweight style but lightweight title clash between Sam Collyer and Barney Aaron near Pohick Landing, West Virginia. The match drew major betting, featured a brutal 67 rounds under scorching sun, and ended with Aaron’s victory by foul claim.
In Washington on October 3 the Tigers defeated Detroit as Manager Jennings received a floral horseshoe from local fans. The Washington club then delivered a brilliant win at American League Park, with Donovan and Schmidt and Geh ring and Blankenship handling the batteries, sending Detroit toward St. Louis for the season finale doubleheader.
Philadelphia defeats Cleveland 8-0 on their home field as Dygert blanked the visitors. To win the pennant, Philadelphia would need to win all four games against Washington while Detroit must lose two to St. Louis. Batteries: Dygert and Schreck for Philadelphia. Clark and Clarke for Cleveland.
At Boston on October 3 the home team defeated St. Louis 4 to 0 ending an 18 game losing streak. Morgan and Shaw paired as battery for Boston while Howell and Spencer worked for St. Louis.
New York reports the local Americans defeated Chicago 8 to 0. Batteries Walsh Altrock and Sullivan for the Americans with Neuer and Kleinow for Chicago led to a one sided shutout.
In the last game of the season at Pittsburg on October 3 the Phillies defeated the Pirates after a close contest. Batteries Liefield and Phelps for Philadelphia and Richie and Doom for Pittsburgh.
In the eighth inning today at Tacoma Spokane led 4 to 1 but Tacoma erupted for eight runs to win the third game of the series. Batteries Butler and Shea Dunn and Ripley. Umpire Drennan.
In Seattle on October 3 Butte tied the score in the ninth with three singles producing one run. In the tenth Coy homered driving in two as Roosevelt and Wilkins pitched opposite Welsh and Stanley. Umpire Frary.
In Chicago on October 3 the Woman's Western Golf club beat ten Canadian players 7 to 2. Lead by runner-up Sallie Ainsley, the Western team defeated Canada’s Mabel Thompson. Wet grounds kept scores higher than usual.
Twenty four mixed hounds train for a single stake at the Butte coursing park on Sunday. Garfield Tonkin sold his hounds to Blake & Smith. pups Quicksand and Irisp Nellie among entrants. Maude Campbell and The Wolf highlighted in pre-meet entries. Races list winners and times from recent meet with several named handlers and dogs.
At Spokane October 3 the Interstate fair races produced multiple heats with Bertha Mae taking the 1000 dollar Northwest stake in three straight heats and Lady W. placing second Irene third. Other races include Blanche C. Adele R. The Mouser Blue Bottle Susie Gregg Jezebel Tetanus Midmont Remember Bell Reed Happy Chappy Josie S. Jack Adams Aaron J. with times ranging from 57 seconds to 1 minute 59 seconds.
New York October 3 Uncle captured the Triumph stakes worth 10000 dollars for two year olds in a one mile race at Brighton Beach. The winner started slowly and ran from far behind to take the ribbon in a dramatic finish. Results show Sal Vola winning the first race over six furlongs.
Wesleyan University cancels tomorrow's game with Butte High School and eyes a potential home clash October 12. The Butte miners travel to Helena today for their first game against Wesleyan, while Livingston and Spokane plans shift as the season unfolds. Navy game arrangements and practice scrimmage follow Wesleyan's shifting schedule amid local unrest.
San Francisco report that young Ketchell and Joe Thomas have signed for a rematch at 155 pounds. The bout will take place at the local baseball park at Fifteenth and Valencia streets on Thanksgiving Day. Weigh in four hours prior. referee to be chosen shortly.
The record lists AL clubs' positions as of October 1, detailing teams, wins, losses, and games behind the leader. This snapshot captures the final day standings before the season progresses to the next phase.
Advertisement notes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE for a cold cure in one day and claims signature of E. W. Grove. Mentions World usage and price 25c. Then a dialogue fragment about a creditor and nephew with a quote from Fliegende Blatter.
Miss Hall coaches girls basketball with Walter Hudson and Marvin Wallace as assistant staff. Principal Downer limits boys basketball to focus on cross country and track training for Thanksgiving runs and a spring track meet, while girls schedule two away and two home games, mostly against state teams.
A miscellany of home advice covers floor care with kerosene, carpet hints, room colors, garment care, cleaning routines, safe fire practices, table service, and even dining pairings. It closes with a defiant envoi urging readers to question printed guidance.
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