15 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
1
The Chicago National League team repeats as champions beating Detroit in the pennant race. Key notes mention Kid McCoy and boxing lore alongside Cubs star pitcher and catcher strength. The article highlights durable winning streaks, pitching decisions, and post season plans as Chicago aims for a fourth straight pennant.
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Michigan prepares a team for a national event with key players from Athor, Tran, and Keene among others. The Wolverines aim to compete at Princeton and seek the title, building on strong workouts and the support of the Massachusetts State Athletic Association for legislative backing.
The National League saw extended games with no-decisions lingering into darkness. Highlights include a 47 inning marathon, Chicago and Boston games reaching 17 and 14+ innings, and a Pirates win on a 47 inning night against Brooklyn. Giants and multiple teams mixed in two undecided late affairs.
The Butte Kennel Club announces a November 38 day bench show with top prizes including two handsome cups a $10 gold medal and a 37 medal. Open classes award silver and copper trophies firsts and seconds. Judges James Cole of Kansas City will preside, and all applicants pay an institution fee with 1908 dues credited. Miss Doris Nissler becomes the first woman member. more women expected as the show nears.
New York October report notes Columbia University fielding a unusually large squad with seven candidates, the largest in history. Most participants were freshmen and sophomores, with several expected to reach meet readiness. last year’s varsity performers are recovering from injuries, including a few point winners and later hurdles specialists.
Frank Chance credits Detroit for clean fast baseball and sportsmanship during the series. He says Chicago played better overall and would have beaten Detroit with their play. Chance praises Jennings’ great team but notes Detroit lacked their usual aggression and full effort at bat and in the field.
New York Oct 14 The manager puzzle remains unsettled in the Eastern League with multiple clubs weighing options. Eddis Holly is linked to Rochester, Eugene McCanh of Jersey City is mentioned as a relief manager for the Skeeters, and Toronto may see Larry Selilafly as interim. Buffalo contends with George Smith’s slump, while Potter backs Smith’s long-term control of the Bisons. Baltimore and Newark consider Stallings and Wolverton for various posts as shifts ripple through the circuit. Oakland defeats Los Angeles in an opening arou
Chicago and Detroit preseason game set for Sunday in Chicago. Officials expect brisk attendance with proceeds for players’ relief. no details provided on lineup or start time.
Inland critics hail Spokane as the strongest high school in the region as Tacoma’s Lincoln and Seattle’s Broadway meet rivals. Spokane’s lineup, featuring returning stars like Abe and other big players, outshines foes such as Colfax, and the city eyes a likely strong season finish with Tacoma’s Lincoln and Broadway games upcoming in Bellingham and Seattle.
Detroit rumors label a bribery plot involving Boston, New York, and Philadelphia players to fix games against the Giants. John McGraw and Joe Behr deny any tampering, calling the charges unfounded and libelous. President Shattskins校 and Murray back the Giants, noting past victories over Philadelphia. The controversy prompts further inquiry into alleged manipulation across the Giants season.
New York October report on sweeping changes proposed for the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States at the upcoming central meeting. Changes include hammer throw distances and record handling, with debate over sincerity and safety. Ralph Rose records may be discarded except one from Labor Day. Olympic committee report also due. British relations likely to end. James E. Sullivan expected to be re elected and Maj. John J. Dixon to be elected secretary treasurer.
Boxing column notes a surge of top welterweights and heavyweights flocking to New York, boosting card plans at Fairmont Athletic Club with six round bouts. Packy McFarland prepares for Leach Cross in Oct, while Jen Driscoll meets Matty Baldwin on Oct 9 and Joe Thames faces Sailor Burke on Nov 4.
New York Oct 14 Kid McCoy trains away from home for a planned bout with Jim Stewart in New Jersey. The former champion says he is in peak form and faster than when he beat Jack Ewin in California. Stewart, a quick puncher at De Forrest's roadhouse, hopes his speed will offset McCoy's tricks. Jim believes the bout could end quickly if Stewart lands solid blows.
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