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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
14
The article traces the American league pennant chase with Chicago and Detroit tied atop the standings after Cleveland faltered. It weighs rain risks for the final games, notes potential shifts if Chicago or Detroit wins, and previews looming decisive matchups shaping the world series picture.
McGinnity allows two runs in two innings, McCarthy yields none in one, with Ames fanning nine for Boston and Tuckey six for New York. Browne Sweeney Tenney and Herzog steal bases, Ames and Tuckey walk, errors by both sides, and wild pitches by Ames and Tuckey. Time 1:04. Umpires Klem and Johnstone.
The piece notes Pierri Harrington and Youssef Mahmout stirring East wrestlers against Frank Gotch with tempting purses, while Westergard Olson and others vie for $1000 and bigger offers. It argues Gotch remains unbeatable and that promoters push flashy matches to spark demand and create a new draw.
Featherweight Frank Conley of Kenosha posts a $500 forfeit to fight Ad Wolgast in a 45 round coast bout. Conley has held Wolgast in a shorter contest and believes he can win in a longer battle.
Antonio Pierri, manager for Yussef Mahmout the Bulgarian Turk, claims Mahmout traveled 3500 miles to challenge for the world title. He urges Gotch or Jenkins to accept a $50 side bet on two falls out of three, asserting champions in America have not stepped forward and stressing Mahmout’s readiness to wrestle for the title.
St Louis beat Cleveland 3 to 1 in the opener of a doubleheader as errors by Lajoie and Bradley in the sixth opened the door for two decisive runs. St Louis led 1 0 after Hart sell stole and Hoffman singled. In the second game Foster pitched Cleveland fell 3 to 2 as Howell allowed the hits and Clemens?
Boston defeats New York 4 to 0 in a well played matchup. Batteries Brady and Donohue for Boston and Manning and Sweeney for New York.
Washington shut out Philadelphia 3 to 6 in the eighth inning. Houston? No. Coombs faced by Washington bats, Smith and Street in batteries for Washington, Lapp catching for Philadelphia.
About 400 Chicago followers plan to travel to Racine on October 12 for Kid Herman versus Johnny Thompson. Both veterans are in good shape and confident, with Herman aiming to counter Thompson's attack and Thompson believing he can break through Herman's guard. The matchup is expected to draw a strong crowd given the fighters' popularity and the contest's quality.
St Louis promoter W H Barton wires to Youseff Mahmout the Bulgarian Turk who arrived in New York seeking a championship bout. Mahmout says he will meet all comers and wagered $1000 that Westegarde the Iowa catch as catch can star can throw him in a best two of three falls. Barton would offer the best purse to secure the match. After Westegarde he plans to match Roller Finbey and two others on the same terms.
Yusseff Mahmout the giant Turk who defeated European stars may meet Tom Jenkins in the East after managerial talks. Pollock and Harrington plan talks to finalize arrangements for the match as promoters await the outcome.
Results from Belmont Park include six races with winners Queen of Hills Helmet Strike Gut Ironsides Selectman Brookdale Nymph and runner ups Lord Stanhope Dolindsa Hra Joe Madden Practical Otago Winter Green The Gardener Amri Gowan Beaucorp and others Time figures for each race provided.
First race six furlongs Marbles won Merrick second Apache third time 1 13 3. Second race mile and two yards Mattie Mach wen Ethel Carr Margaret T time 1 47 2 5. Third race six furlongs Mabel Henry won Dr Holsteg Buffoon time 1 14. Fourth race mile and 70 yards Czar won Zienano Lady Martha time 1 45 1 3. Fifth race five and 4 half furlongs Sorrowfu won Crystal Maid Arionette time 2 07 e. Sixth race mile one three sixteenths Tom Dolan Won Albert Star Tivelini time 2 00 3 5.
Six day State fair race meet began in Salt Lake City with five races run on a heavy track. Duke of Orleans won the 4 furlongs followed by Snag Laton and Susie Gregg. Norfolk won the 7 furlongs with Svivavy second and Neva Welsh third. Talien won the 4 furlongs with Western second and Ontario Oregon third. Knowledge won the mile with St. Vincent second and Belden third. Gray Belt won the 4 furlongs with Sarah Meyer second and Koenigen Louise third. Time records noted for each race.
Claim that laxative bromine and quinine tablets cure a cold in a single day. Druggists offer refunds if it fails. Grove's name appears on each box as part of the advertisement.
Kansas City report notes Kid Houston of St Louis issues a challenge to Al fred De Oro for a world pool title match. Bennie Allen, a local sensation, has already defeated De Oro in a hard fought future match. Weston may concede a three cushion contest in St Louis. talks to finalize the proposal occur late tonight in St Louis.
Maurice Sayers signs for a 25 round fight with Johnny Murphy to be staged at the Jeffries Athletic club in Los Angeles California on October 49. Sayers travels to the coast asserting good form after a long layoff and promises a hard challenge to the California lightweight star.
The Browns under President R L Hedges abandon plans for a fall series with the Cardinals. Players prefer a Missouri Illinois barn storming tour for prize money while fans show weak interest and Robison was not consulted. Cardinals players expect no games, many wish to return home.
Cincinnati Ohio Oct 5 The National League board of directors adjourned without a decision on the Sept 23 disputed game between the New York and Chicago clubs They deferred the decision until tomorrow at 10 o clock after a one and a half hour executive session with only three directors and their stenographer present
Survivors moving to the third round of the 28th annual intercollegiate lawn tennis tournament at Merion Cricket Club. Seventeen singles matches completed as Harvard leads with three players remaining while Pennsylvania and Yale each have two and Princeton one.
Champaign reports Sinnock trains daily to offset Stef fen booting in the Chicago game slated for Oct 17. Last night efforts were unsuccessful, and a substitute for the stunt may be sought. A Bartlett recruit from the 1906 freshman team will face Bremner Ritchie Hodgson and other varsity fullback contenders.
In Newton on October 5 Yale and Harvard advance to the final round at Braeburn links. Yale beat Princeton in individual matches by 2 to 1 and Harvard defeated Williams by the same score. In the afternoon Yale swept all three foursomes against Princeton and Harvard did the same to Williams.
Chicago advanced toward the American League pennant by defeating Detroit 6 to 1 in the second game of the series. Walsh pitched well for Chicago, Summers struggled, Mullin closed for Detroit. Davis and Isbell sparked Chicago with timely hits as crowd conditions and ground rules defined the day.
Helena Oct 5 The silver cup offered by the state fair for the touring car race was awarded to W B George of Billings. A committee to oversee next year’s auto races was appointed consisting of Lewis Penwell J D Waite of Lewistown and Creighton Largey of Butte.
Boston Nationals owner George Dovey vows a hard fight in three upcoming games after alleging New York manager tampered with his players. He insists his team will play to win on home turf and plans to challenge the Giants directly.
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