08 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
1
Chicago and New York meet for the National League lead in a pivotal afternoon game. Mordecai Brown faces Mathewson as Chicago seeks the edge in a high stakes battle that could decide who plays Detroit for the year’s crown. The editor notes bitter, drawn out contention and praises Brown’s form and Chicago’s batting surge.
A Salt Lake couple pins hopes on a greyhound named Oquirrhs Colonel at the national coursing meeting in Butte. Judges hail the dog as a grand animal, noting rapid improvement from a pup and potential for multiple stakes wins, with lineage from Northern Light and Mise Russell.
Special dispatch from Milwaukee notes the governor ordered sheriff to stop the planned 10 round middleweight championship bout between Hugo Kelly of Chicago and Bill Papke of Illinois at Tom Andrews club. Promoters face a setback as the fight’s fate hinges on legal approval and the fighters’ training.
The one year old division of the futurity at Lexington saw Curevena win in straight heats. Purse valued at $5,000 with several heats noted, including Bonnie and others in pacing and trotting events. Results show Curevena leading, with competitors like Newt, Len, and Sonoma Glowon placing in various heats.
Urbana MU. Get Tin Packet Al of fgies sardered at the Chicago-Puraive Same. Coach Hall of the University af Illinois football team returned yesterday and began to prepare charges for the strugsle With the Maroons in Chicago a week from Saturday. Tinela will icy gut mil the candidates in the Marquette game this Saturday and Hall expects a present. a wtrong linen to the Stareeles when they hook up. apiain Van Hook the giant tinesman was cheated a day by 2 latter Iron Gardiner the fast half back In which t Was stated that the veteran saukt re turn In plenty of time to gal in against Chicago. Bary effort sex being made to get the ands in shang to alon Steffen the Maroon star and the men are dig Playing Yarn form to yo envy MM the new son. VEE we wan keep Bteften from TM malt- MWe Mne or moore of Hie end rung, the same is ours, is the way Halkums up the situation.
Philadelphia reports Harvard secured the intercollegiate lawn tennis championship with doubles and singles events decided. Semifinals set for tomorrow include singles A and pairings feature Dabney v Schmidt and Niles v Tilden. Doubles see Niles and Dabney for Harvard versus Watrous and Stevonk, with Yale’s Holden and Bundy facing Schmidt and Kuwaki from Pennsylvania.
In Spokane Ontario a boxing match is arranged between Kid Senter and Jock Hoyle. Boyle, a sidepounder, will fight Montivgeldn for the gale percentages. The purse splits 75 percent to the winner and 25 percent to the loser.
Detroit basketball team arrived to a crowd of hundreds at Union Station. Mayor and Pilcher Donovan were greeted by fans as the squad entered, amid cheering and handshakes from supporters.
Detected text describes American chess Master J. Marehan traveling to Russia for a three round match against Russian players in a triangular tournament. Marshall may not return to America until the end of the event.
Ann Arbor Michigan October 7 There was a day of joy in Michigan football news as star guard returns to the team for the maize and gold signaling a brighter outlook. Coach Yost showed relief at the guard’s comeback while other veterans prepare to don uniforms before week’s end.
Dramatic pennant race unfolds as the Chicago Cubs and New York Giants clash at the Polo Grounds. Ames starts for New York with McGowan backing, while Boston faces early trouble as Dahlen and Bresnahan spark attacks.
In Philadelphia on October 7 Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia with a score of 8 to 0. Batteries were Holmes and Dunn for Brooklyn with Cerrino and Doolin for Philadelphia.
In the American League finale Boston defeated Philadelphia 4 to 1 in the first game while Philadelphia won the second. Batteries Clootte and Donahue for Boston and Mare it Files and Powers contributed to the varied outcomes as the clubs traded hits late, ending the season with a twin bill split.
In a Pacific Coast League update from Los Angeles and San Francisco dated Oct 2 and Oct 7, Washington and New York split the doubleheader with Washington taking the first game and New York the second, noting Batterys and players such as Witherup and Sweeney. The Los Angeles team defeated Gerratard, Spore, and neighbors 4 to 3. San Francisco blanked Oakland 1 0 as Ben Prancisles and other pitchers starred.
The first international greyhound stake opens in Butte with 48 entrants. Manager Peter Teasue hosts at Harrison avenue, 12:30 start, two-day rounds, $290 purse including $80 added money. Notables include Ring Lady and Shy Day, with judges Hancock and Bennetts overseeing paddock and stakes.
Sixteen members of the Chicago National League club, led by President Curphs, departed for New York to contest the league championship. Eddie Keevin, manager of Dimmer Walsh, the Boston boxing promoter, voices high praise for Driscoll the English featherweight champion who recently arrived seeking a bout with Abe Atten.
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