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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1913
Page
1
An analysis of how coaches train offenses, focusing on how teams balance hard charging play with advanced formations and open play. It discusses the shift toward scoring strategy at major universities, the use of onside kicks, forward passes, and the guarded approach of big programs versus smaller colleges.
Los Angeles defeated Oakland 4 to 2 to start the Pacific Coast League season. Pitchers Phlexander and McKenney, with Byrnes behind the plate, held Oakland to four hits while Los Angeles plated four runs on timely hitting. In other games Kane homered twice and scored three, and a San Francisco 4 Venice game saw Kane homer again in a late-season contest.
In the opening game of the flat series here today, the Sacramento Wolves beat Portland 4 to 1. Kranp hurled a wild toss and two walks, followed by a liner, enabling a three-run margin. Batteries were Kranp and Fishes for Portland, Witter and Blis for Sacramento.
Christy Mathewson reflects on changes in major league baseball since his era. He recalls rough play, rival clubs, and the evolution of discipline and training, noting cooler tempers, analytics, and the rise of younger players reacting to publicity and professionalization. He praises Mack’s Athletics and contrasts era traits with modern methods.
The article notes Tom Hughes, long seen as a potential American League staff member, is not slated for promotion soon. Ban Johnson says Hughes should gain minor league experience before consideration, while praising his pitching and suggesting a possible return to pitching if he leaves the field umpiring path.
Promoters matched Lena Benz and Petrosky for the Thanksgiving Eve bout at 153 pounds, with both in good condition after recent fights. Petrosky, veteran middleweight, aims for Winsco while Benz eyes a top contenders’ move. Peoria, Ill., slated Nov 28 with Crawford tied score for the White Sox game summary also noted.
British ships invited to join US led international fleet events marking the Panay canal completion. Christy Mathewson to challenge Fielder Jones in a baseball player checkers match. Mills Loula Long, horse show exhibitor, injured, missing several shows. Young Saylor death rumor and a heated boxing discussion in Winnipeg. Trotting race postponed by rain. 13 year old Marcellus Dinlan killed playing football. Rubber cultivation policy noted by agriculture department.
In Los Angeles a heavyweights bout ends with jurors ruling it a fight not a sparring match. Judge Craig overruled demurrers and set trials for 1911. Defendants include Wing and Webster, with others found not guilty or awaiting further action. Authorities discuss prizefighting status and legal implications.
Oscar Spangar of Red Lodge loses two falls to Clyde Swain an imported Oklahoma middleweight before a packed Workers' Theater Swain claims victory with a decisive fall using a boot and half Nelson Spangar's followers suffer losses on war Minneapolia football notes include North Dakota game cancelation attempt by Minnesota coach Hy Williams and North Dakota opts to host the game on Saturday despite Williams fears of poor practice conditions
Cambridge Harvard's varsity football team was scored against by its second team this season with a touchdown and a field goal, final score 15 to 0. Also reports of a boxing match where Tony Roks defeated a challenger in the tenth round in Boston.
A popular fan arrived from the World Series, praising Christy Mathewson and Collins while criticizing Jack Meyers’ error. He believes Mathewson’s bold strategy captivates fans more than Connie Mack’s measured approach. He notes thrilling Mathewson Plank duels and claims New York was outclassed by Athletic pitchers. Yale football tied a hard contest at Yale Field with four touchdowns by freshmen and Punsypetty as drop kicker.
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