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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
1
A column recalls Hackenschmidt and Gotch the Russian Lion and the American star in a long ago title bout. It notes Gotch’s victory that night, Hackenschmidt’s mistakes, and ongoing talk of future championships with Kaufmann and other contenders amid promoter plans and rivalries in early professional wrestling.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a planned match at the Pellingnt Athletic club in New York. Thomes desires to sail off Kelly and has taken on Seller Terke. Joe informed manager Cusmn he would not Kelly till a later date. The club sought Kelly versus Sullivan but Sullivan wants none of Kelly's game dust now.
Chicago, October 14. The Chicago Cubs, two time world champions, plan a triumphant West Coast tour in November. A guaranteed $10,000 plus 10 percent of gate receipts is offered by Los Angeles and Ba Fraicthra clubs as leverage to schedule games. The tour, starting November 1, will last one month and feature top minor league competition as part of the challenge.
Carlisle Pennsylvania Oct 11 The Carlisle team focuses on preparing for the October 24 Pennsylvania game. Coach Warner and assistants Johnson and Baxter are drilling elaborate plays while guarding practice areas from outsiders. An emphasis on speed, despite injuries to Hogg er and Afraid-of-bean, marks their approach toward facing Penn.
New York October 1 Packy McFarland the Chicago lightweight and Leach Crags prepare for a six round match at the Fairmont Athletic Club Wednesday night Cross drills at New Dorp Staten Island aiming for a victory to earn a meeting with Bat Nelson. McFarland trains relentlessly in Stratford Conn and shows confidence facing Cross in the upcoming bout.
Coach Downer of Butte arranged a game with Missoula for Saturday on their home ground. The Butte team will leave on Friday night and is expected to present a near full lineup after some players miss class. Missoula 8 stronger this year, but the contest hinges on discipline and practice.
News that Billy Papke and manager Jonas will travel from Chirag to face Stanley Ketchel on Thanksgiving in San Francisco. Promoter Gleason plans the matchup at the baseball grounds. Gallant talk hints Ketchel as middleweight champ, with Connor returning from Camp Reichel and Ponty O Connor reporting a pleased father over rates.
Milwaukee reports President J D OBrien of the American association laughs at news that disgruntled players barred by the national commission plan a baseball war. He says players breaking rules by games with ineligible men will face penalties if the commission enforces fines while association owners pressure players.
In New York in October 1912, preparations for rowing trials are described. Coach Rien plans activities to assess a mare and mule for upcoming events. The piece hints at candidates, financial stakes, and potential materials for future training ahead of June competitions.
A garbled sports column mentions several teams and players in erratic notes. References include the Cub, Merkle, Tolman, and New York releases. It hints at races, marathons, and Wrigley Field style chatter, with scattered names and outcomes.
Major college football previews highlight Penn versus Carlisle in Philadelphia with Harvard Navy and Princeton Syracuse looming. Wisconsin battles Chicago as Yale and Michigan chase key tests while Dartmouth Cornell and Holy Cross eye upsets through the season’s early powerhouses.
New York report states George Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion trains to wrestle Frank Gotch for the World’s heavyweight title. Hackenschmidt is confident the rematch will differ from the 1908 bout in Chicago. Training includes knee work and further engagements to prepare for a final bout after the American season concludes.
Western teams face tougher schedule as Eastern powers led by Penn, Cornell, and the Carlisle Indians loom. Michigan and Minnesota earlier losses highlight the shift in strength while Chicago and Penn fight for the upper hand. Upcoming clashes with Cornell and Chicago favor the East as teams brace for decisive Saturday results.
Ban Francisco reports Seals manager Dan ny Leng received word from Secretary Far yall that the Vancouver Pacific Northwest league draft for Shortstop Mundarit has been slowed. A clever colored pugilist, Jack Blackburn of Philadelphia, will headline a bout in New York tonight against Jack Robinson of Chicago at the Cotin A.C. in Rennkiyn. Blackburn has fought Joe Gans and many other notable lightweights. his last appearance against Golhiant was years ago. Sailor Burke of the Sharkey A.C. was mentioned in relation to a prior six-round bout.
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