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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1902
Page
26
A dramatic athletic note highlights an apparent world record by Son Woldehrflt in a sprint event. The report emphasizes the breakthrough performance and the international interest it generated during a busy sport week.
A committee at the New York Yacht Club signs the Lipton challenge terms for five races to decide the cup. Courses alternate windward and leeward, each about 50 nautical miles, with a best three of five format and a five and a half hour limit per race.
In the first race seven furlongs Locust Blossom took the winner’s slot with Precisely second and Emily Oliver third finishing in 1 28. Monsieur Beaucotre triumphed in the five and one half furlongs second event with Light Opera runner-up and Dr Kier third in 1 084. Tenedors led the mile and 70 yards race with Florrie & second and Trauer third in 1 44. Geheimniss won the six furlongs event with Bas Vor second and Fore and Aft third in 1 14. Lunar captured the mile and one sixteenth with Leenja second and Fonspray third in 1 48. Virgie d Or won the mile with Jack Young second and Bill Massie third in 1 41.
First race at Morris Park on rt. 23 featured Potente winning the one mile event with Clorrita second and Animosity third in Alty time. Meadowbrook steeplechase followed with Chevalier taking the about three mile race and The Abbe finishing second. Igniter won the Ramsepo handicap mile and an eighth with Paul second and Caughnawaga third. Belle of Lexington captured the seven furlongs with Royal second and One masked third. Florham Queen won the five furlong selling race ahead of Knight of Golf and Prince Ching. St Finnan won the mile and an eighth handicap with Took Water second and Zoroaster third. Time records listed alongside each result.
Chicago Oct. 25 La Golata cut two fifths of a second off the mile and 70 yards track record in the second race at Worth today. Results First race five furlongs Appleswet won Aylemer Bruce second Instar third Time 1 01 1 5. Second race mile and 70 yards La Golata won Constellator second Callant third Time 1 43 4 5.
Results from Boise Idaho on October 23 show six furlongs Sad Sam first Laureta second Caligula third in 1 16. Five furlongs Elsie Glenn first Rubina second Poorlands third in 1 03. Four races list Quick Silver, Argot and Glescendo as winners with Miss Remson and others placing. times given include 36 and 1 15.
T H Murnane of the Boston Globe says the Boston American League club earned about 100000 this year. The assessment highlights the team’s strong financial showing within the league.
The article paints Al Herford as a controversial boxing promoter facing criticism for alleged crooked dealings. Critics accuse him of promoting fighters who underperform or engage in questionable matches to boost earnings. His reputation suffers across cities from Chicago to Denver, though he denies foul play and argues others profit from the sport.
A ticket bearing the number 421.424 is advertised as wanted by the Symons Dry Goods company indicating a search for a specific payee or entrant. The notice is terse and lacks additional details or context.
The article argues baseball is a fixed American institution beloved by fans from boyhood days. It weighs the sport’s profits, business discipline, and calls for eliminating rowdyism while noting investors increasingly own major clubs and the sport’s enduring appeal.
Annapolis Md Oct 22 The Midshipmen showed more life in practice this afternoon than at any other time this season Nat Poe of Princeton fame has joined the coaching staff for a spell and stirred the Navy backs Decker is now Navy’s best ground gainer Smith at quarterback has returned to form and the team looks stronger with Halsey full Strassburger at the other halfback fixtures for now
In Deer Lodge on October 23 the county Democratic contenders begin a 10 day campaign tour of polling places aided by a 10 piece Citizens' band and local speakers promoting Democratic doctrine.
National Association of Baseball Leagues opens at Fifth Avenue hotel with Powers and Farrell reporting. Farrell proposes penalties for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, farming rule changes, and contract retention periods. Board names include M. H W. Sexton and W. H. Lucas. Powers and Farrell re-elected. Adjournment until tomorrow.
Wisconsin and Michigan appear set to decide the western football championship in Chicago on November 1. Chicago and Illinois are viewed as dark horses while Nebraska has slim chances as Booth’s team meets no Big Nine opponents except Northwestern.
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