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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
14
Historical notes compare the Browns and Braves, argue the American League held stronger pennants, cite Mathewson and Plank as legends, and recount the impact of inside pitching versus power hitting in major league play.
Warrington October 16 The Pop Clark Grime era with the Washington Americans and Brownie Burke’s Red Sox features in a talk about running baseball from Teddy Roosevelt era roots. The president jokes about umpiring as Brownie notes Washington’s season and a St. Louis meeting declares future content under national commission authority after a postseason brawl. Denver defeats league title rival to move to two wins each as players’ names and details blur in this OCR fragment.
The athletic association at Hamilton High held an afternoon meeting in October. Charles Murray, a football team member, resigned from the squad. The report notes ongoing organizational activity and a recent resignation.
The College of Montana based in Deer Lodge rejected an invitation to play a football game here on Oct or Nov due to heavy expenses.
Philadelphia reports that in line with Mayor Blankenberg's suggestion, Quakertown will honor the Athletics world champions on October 2 as guests of the city. The mayor values baseball and the safety director will coordinate notices to all players eligible or who took part in the series, with assurances they will likely attend.
At Lexington Kentucky October 1 two stakes were run at the Grand Circuit event. Flower Direct won the Cumberland pace after losing the first heat to Walter Cochato. Frank Hogash Jr won the Blue Grass stake in straight heats. Best times cited include 2:08 for some races and 2:10 class eligibility noted for the Blue Grass stake.
Berlin Oct 16 The German crown prince protested to Chancellor von Bethmann about policies on Hanover and Brunswick. The chancellor replied, upholding Prussian stand and signaling a dynastic family rift with the emperor backing Prince Ernest August Cumberland and Princess Victoria Louise taking a firmer line.
After an automobile accident that injured Alfred Hoglund and Thomas Ammons, Laurence Duke faces a manslaughter charge. Prosecutor John J. Murphy says witnesses show Duke was intoxicated and the steering gear failed before his car struck a telegraph pole. Farr’s coroner’s inquest planned. Duke released on $5,000 bond.
Boston on October 16 reports Rev John Bille and his five year old daughter Olga to be brought from Tokyo Japan. He faces perjury charges financed by Massachusetts governor council. A moving picture image led to Ellis capture pursued by his wife since February when he vanished with child. State cost estimated at 4000 dollars for the return. Washington also notes President Wilson pardoned Thomas P Bowman of Wahpeton North Carolina in June 1912 for embezzlement from Citizens National Bank Wahpeton. Bowman was at Anamosa Iowa.
Jason Stone, holder of Olympic and world records in shot put, died in San Francisco at 29 after a brief typhoid fever illness. Born in Healdsburg, California, he was a prominent amateur athlete and longtime American track figure, holder of multiple shot put records, and Olympic team member in 1908 1912 and 1920.
Portland Beavers captured another pennant goal by winning their third straight game from Los Angeles in a doubleheader. Dodgers fell after taking the early lead, while Los Angeles and Sacramento games referenced pitcher battles. Score details incomplete. batteries listed as Krapp and Fisher for Los Angeles, Slagle and Byrnes, with Steloan’s eighth inning homer noted in Sacramento.
Butte high school gridiron squad leaves at 6:35 this evening with a small band for Missoula where they face a tough interscholastic game. Key players include Dee at center Barker and Winwood at guard Rowe and Bartzen on ends plus Donnelly at quarterback and Phelps at left half. The team, now stronger after two weeks, hopes for victory as Missoula slows down against their faster attack.
In a closely contested game dated October, SPAL edged Oakland with a final score around 1100 to 100K, led by Alexander. The trailing Oakland squad mounted a late push but SPAL held on for the win.
Cleveland Oct 16 The case against featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane for assaulting 12 year old Charlie Chambers over a bicycle was dismissed in Magistrate Calvert s court due to insufficient evidence The boy s mother Mrs Chambers filed the charge Kilbane said he reclaimed the diesele he had loaned the boy Wilmington Del England will meet for the national women s golf championship at Wilmington Country Club The semi final matches announce Muriel Dodd British and Can champion will duel Miss Gladys Ravenscroft former British champion The other last eight survivors include Marion Hollins Metropolitian champion and Harriet Tis of Boston former national champion
Peoria Illinois October 1 Women of Illinois Fifth district cannot vote in the state supreme court judge race yet suffragette voices from Chicago energize support for the progressive nominee. The campaign marks a rare political push by enfranchised women regarding a constitutional office. Mrs Medill McCormick and other Chicago figures planned a vigorous tour to rally smaller city voters.
In Los Angeles on Oct 16 a pamphlet by defendant Dr. John Grant Lyman was sent to all jurors chosen for his federal trial on charges of using the mails to defraud related to Panama lands. Jurors said they had not read it after receiving orders from government agents. The pamphlet allegedly outlines the prisoner's bid for a speedier hearing as testimony was set to begin the next day.
Francis Oulmet won the opening Brookline tournament with a 79. PT Hoyt finished second at Woodland as Oulmet bested H W Stuckles Braeburn in rainy conditions. Turf was heavy but Oulmet’s form recalled his Open Championship effort on the same course.
In Albion Washington on October 1 Wayne Lice a 12 year old boy died after being kicked in the temple by an opposing player during an afternoon football game. The incident occurred on the gridiron and the boy succumbed to his injuries tonight.
Portland Ore Oct 18 Governor West revoked the commission of Lieutenant Commander EE Straw of the Oregon naval militia who is mayor of Marshfield charging his role in deporation of Industrial Workers of the World from Coos county during last summer labor troubles. Last week he was ousted from the state naval board for non attendance at meetings.
The American Prison Association adjourned its session as G Smoch of St Paul was chosen president for 1914. Elected incidents include Gen. Dmetrio Castillo from Has ina Cuba, Dr. D. C. Peyton of Jeffersonville Ind, Col. A. G. Irvine of Kingston Canada, R. B. Chadwick of Edmonton Alberta, and John A. Hoyte of San Quentin Calif.
A sprawling sports summary recalls Ty Cobb and Mathewson amid World Series reveries. Letters from Syracuse to Detroit spark nostalgia as Connie Mack, John McGraw, and Anson are praised for managerial genius. The piece contrasts 1912 Giants, Athletics, and Yankees with earlier eras, noting star power, luck, and enduring myths at the Polo Grounds and elsewhere.
John Daniels, 45, a laborer, slept in a Utah Avenue rooming house after leaving $20 and two time-checks with the proprietor. He failed to locate the house again, wandered the streets in distress, and asked Chief Detective Ambree for help to find the place. He requested stoppage of payment on the time checks.
Detectives Powell and O'Donnell report P B Engate deserted his wife and their two day old baby who died days later. Engate forfeited a $100 bond after failing to appear in police court. Genevieve Rockwood, 23, arrested with Engate, said he is a domestic who came from Helena to Butte for work. Neighbors on Platinum street aided the distressed mother. County auditor filed an order for the deserted wife, Mrs Engate, 22, who has received little support.
Turmoil flared as Bulgaria and Turkey clashed in a Balkan crisis revived last night. Servian Mushan Chotokh charged in amid the fighting, and after injuring both sides, was jailed on a disturbance charge and released on bond.
The busing committees' venue inspection of Harrison Greeley and Madison schools concluded. They decided to sell lumber removed from the old Washington school as it does not fit the construction work for the new school building.
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