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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1907
Page
1
The piece surveys quirky player names across leagues, noting figures from Pope With Terre Haute to Duca's first baseman and many others. It highlights how odd monikers span cities like Boston Chicago Brooklyn and Madison, with comments on various pitchers and outfielders and a joke about a can tied to a rescuer.
In a crowded doubles event, Sheehan and partners smashed several records behind a 4976 pin total across five games. The winners pulled ahead with strong averages, boosting Sheehan from 177 to 187, while their team overtook McKinley and Madra for first place with 4,081 pins to 4,103. Final matches set for Saturday night.
A Spokane high school football team loses star end Ben Fotheringham to Blair Business College after Edmiston recently left. Principal Hart aims to keep discipline and avoid defeat, while the team faces scrutiny from the community as two top players depart.
An article from Laston reports Kenny Caponi Papke will fight Noel Trollan Gregg in Peoria for a 3K round bout next month. Manager Marston of the Peoria Athletic confirms the matchup as part of a Peoria bill likely to feature Billy Pay and other fighters, with venue and date yet to be finalized.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a gathering of the Old Baltimore Orioles with references to a historic Minster Oral figure and a 1806 event. Names appear garbled, but multiple individuals and a Maryland context are indicated, along with a reunion or anniversary theme.
In a fragmented account from October racing actions at Valente, Tomas tops the field with a lead time around 1:47 while others follow in mixed placements. Cinannis Rtikos and Tiera show strong finishes with notable laps, and Marin Laurie places second in a 1:11 segment as Whip Yon trails.
At the Cite Federations opening in Chicago on October 22, speakers argued federal jurisdiction over public service and industrial trusts. John W. Tomlinson urged federal rules to curb questionable practices, while Theodore Marhire endorsed federal licensing to regulate interstate commerce and chartering. The session led to broad discussion on governance and incorporation.
In a chaotic Montana feature, dogs compete in a high stakes event with pups from the region notables like Tua Welt and Daredevil, facing rivals such as The Wolf and The Smuggler. Despite favorites folding, unexpected entrants and peculiar coincidences color the outcome.
An advertisement extols the wide prevalence of kidney disease and promotes Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney liver and urinary issues. It claims the remedy relieves pain, improves flow, reduces nighttime urination, and restores health, with offers of bottles and a free booklet by mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
The text presents a garbled race report with mixed up names and unclear events. It references Wierelal Express, Day Dawn, Wax, Moraro, Wholeho, Wolf, and Miastsalppi, but none are clearly identifiable or coherent. The fragmentary opening suggests a meeting recap and a possible first money allocation, though specifics are unreadable.
Reported details claim a Colorado fighter named Johnson and Flynn's team may have arranged a bout with unclear prize splits. The match allegedly involves a 45 round limit under Fine Calfroth's club in San Francisco, with disputed payments and speculation about public skepticism.
Butte high school football faces a dismal outlook for Saturday as seven regulars sit out due to scholarships and injuries from the Deer Lodge clash. Key players Brooks, Dexe, Phillips, and Williams are sidelined or limited, while the line and backfield cope with bruises. Missoula visitors loom as the opponent, with uncertain officiating and lineup decisions pending.
At the national coursing meet today in Salt Lake City the third round left the Butte dogs still in contention. Winners included Trilhy Brazen YW Hartera and Denver Bie Sweeney with contributions from Bennett Bros. and others from Butte and Denver.
A fragmentary Associated Press item from Oakland on October 22 discusses Pernault and Byrnes in a baseball context, mentions Portland Oakland and other teams, and references potential franchise bids and a park on the north side. The text is garbled with numerous misspellings and unclear details.
In Missoula a new Men’s City Club of the Presbyterian Church formed with a charter membership of about 33 men. Officers were elected, a constitution adopted, and monthly meetings planned with special Sunday features. The couple Winifred Prien and Bost Eterick wed in Butte, then will live on the ranch at Mr. Emerlene near Dillon.
The eighty annual Motor Car Show of the Automobile Club of America opens in New York at Grand Central Palace with lavish decorations and 5000 square feet of space. Visitors will see new car models, accessories, balloons, and aerial navigation devices as the Aero Club of America co sponsors the exhibit running through October 25, preceding the Madison Square Garden auto show.
In Enid Oklahoma on October 22 the brightest young women of the new state gather for the Federation of Women and Girls of Oklahoma and Indian Territory. The event includes special excursions and participation from ten members in the urban setting.
The Women of Eld club plans a generous sitar entertainment showing that Oklahoma women are as cultured as elsewhere. The event counters older state stereotypes about local habits and tastes.
Special correspondence from Stanacre reports Dick Walter of Walker Construction staying a month at Pipestone Springs. A nine pound boy arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Smith. Judge John S. Axtell is in Helena on business. County Assessor Mulhane and wife rode the train to Bulle. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Parkison and daughter arrived from Henderson. Pat McCarthy left for home after days in town. he tracks produce shipments from Doulas Creek ranch. Duncan Dingwall is in New Chicago. John Aingloo returned from Garnet. Joining Mison of Willow Creek conducted business here. D. A. Mellen arrived then headed to his Stony ranch. Wild geese moved south over Spring Creek valley. Ahead Ballard and Henry Price arrived from the upper hogback on Rock Creek. Halland came for medical treatment. Jin Tie injured by a wild steer at Christianson. a horse accident left a leg badly cut. A branding accident left one piece of stock ugly?
Fragmentary OCR recounts injuries after a fence incident with Ballard, a collision with a telephone pole near Gannon & Now, and a runaway horse or wagon on Granite road. Mentions L B Hisley harvest, medical symptoms, laxative product, and a police exchange at a jail scene.
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