16 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
1
Sporting editors discuss R Keene plans to ship CoBnA to England and the possible impact of Colin the colt on international racing. The column covers American and British clashes, Derby prospects, and Kentucky and New York racing politics, plus Yale versus Army football and Chicago versus Minnesota anxieties.
New York January 15 The professional baseball season saw record attendance across major leagues. The total attendance for the NNational League reached 2,737,799, surpassing all prior seasons, while the American League totaled 3,293,764 as the pennant race narrowed.
Vaudeville buzz surrounds Frank Gotch, famed world wrestling champion, who will tour Butte in a few weeks after a Variety praise. The act blends athletic prowess with comedy, featuring Gotch versus Atlas Stelzel in a Madison Square Garden setup, and includes a staged pro bout amid a three-scene garden finale.
Boston gears up for a busy winter with an indoor cycling meet headlining amateur and professional sprint and pair races opening Monday. The six day race will feature top riders including national champion Franz Kramer who recently beat Thor Mayer and Jackie Clarke for the world championship. A newcomer, Devenovitch from Russia, noted for his whiskered look from the Japanese war era, aims to challenge in the long distance event.
New Haven Conn Ost tkRoHem Hobbs Yale star left tackle will miss West Point game and likely be out a week His absence forces a heavy loss for Yale Bos Brown and Ted Luttox as substitutes not ready Cooney moves from guard to bench Daly and Brites to backfield Murphy to backfield. quarterback aim was the feature of the day as a shakeup follows a secret preparation week
Ross Yaz clay and A R Mosher qualified for the finals in the Witherspoon handicap tournament after wins in Gouples against Paul Valcete and Wil Boll. McLaughlin and Clarence Hesée have swept matches to reach the finale, while others defeated Ro and Weirart and the McLeod-Pratt and Burton-Welch teams. It appears the trophy may end up tucked away in the locker.
Stratford news notes M Farland actively training for a cross weight bout with Leach Crosa. The event is set for Fairmont Hall in New York on a Wednesday night. Meantime, Nawmarket reports Nalson will travel to witness the rival match, while Delmont yearlings auction yields a 4400 total and Gasconade sells for 9100.
Kid McCoy reenters the ring tonight in New York to face Brooklyn contender Jim Stewart. McCoy, long regarded as the craftiest light heavyweight, weighs about 170 pounds and aims to recapture his former form after a long inactivity. Stewart has shown progress but is a novice compared with McCoy.
Seattle bowlers rally for a Western Bowling Congress tournament with intercity support from Spokane Vancouver and Bellingham. The effort aims to boost interest and finance ahead of a proposed June event linked to the fair and expo, with Seattle leading and other cities pledging teams and enthusiasm.
In sport circles figures from wrestling to football collide. Eorgan Schoentein of Americus seeks a title away from Gotch and Tom Keene trains Syracuse for a major tilt while Horr captains the team. Craver Hayes eyes a clash with Jim Driscoll as Stagg faces a lean Chicago squad and Yost drafts multiple forward passes. Coach Catlin unveils a new angle play and Pittsburg eyes pro boxing.
Allen Winter, winner of the Readville handicap and other good paces in the Grand Circuit, was purchased by TL Schirsetager of Vienna, Austria, for 350. He will race in Austria next. The Whoejoy Cup club and Nitloval Corraingelib will be at Peter Tuague's residence, 28 Harrison Avenue, at 7 pm for a meet and the Waterloo cup stake drawing. MR ELWOTT, Secretary Pro Tem.
An analysis from official fielding averages assembles two all American baseball teams. Chicago, St Louis, Cleveland and Detroit are represented with three to one players each, while Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Brooklyn supply select members in the National League.
Belmont park buzzed as Jem Reeht chose to ship Colin the unbeating son of Commando Pastorela to England for British turf events. Keene stable plans to race Colin and Bellet abroad with Walter as jockey, aiming at American stakes later. transport Minnehaha ready to depart Saturday.
Baldwin from Santa Anita ranch offers 50 000 to 40 000 that anti race track law passes next session and bets five years no track in California. He predicts a stronger season with record racing and top horses on a five month meet in Los Angeles in October.
Spokane invites entrants to the first registered tournament by the Enokane Rog and Gun club at Moran Prairie on November 4 and 26. Amateur event open to anyone in the United States with 19 events daily, prizes for each event, a car awarded to each winner, professionals may shoot but not win prizes.
Latonia directors prepare to allow betting at the fall meeting despite the racing commission seeking an injunction. Court battles loom over the law creating the commission as Missouri and Chicago swimmers face suspensions and disputes in national governing bodies. Meanwhile a parish social dance is announced for tonight in Mince’s Union Hall.
Montana university eleven shows improvement under Coach Rinehart with faster, sharper plays and confident passing from Vealey and Lewis. Captain Bishop leads the backfield while Smead and Webster push the line, aiming to upset the state university team Saturday in Missoula.
Boston on October 15 hosts a class B amateur billiards tournament for New England championship. Winners gain eligibility for the class A tournament later in the season.
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