29 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
1
Sporting editors describe a planned bout between Nelson and Packy McParland with Britt guiding Nelson and Floyd Mayweather style caution. The piece notes negotiation drama, purse figures, and possible future matches in boxing history.
In Chicago and New York circulates word that Nelson refuses to fight Packy McFarland this year while McFarland pushes for a six round bout and a possible lightweight title clash. Gilmore backers push, Britt’s East moves spark telegrams, and promoters prepare for a potential derby route showdown if Nelson persists.
In New York on October 3 the Murphy M Farland lightweight match stalls as Harry Gilmore demands forfeits from Oliver Buckley and James Buckley. Murphy seeks a ring return to capitalize on his drawing power despite malaria fears and recent showings in six and eight round bouts.
New York boxing faced a sharp setback as commissioner Bingham enforces a sweeping notice at story 19 atop the bail schedule. The crackdown appears aimed at ending the sport in the city, following a controversial plan tied to a possible rematch between Packs McParland and Leach Cross.
Fragmented OCR yields a brief note on a winter league game involving Bowie and Fire, mentioning a city area and partial statistics. Names and details are unreadable, but the item records a team result and commercial or broadcast context within a local league roundup.
The Cleveland Naps announce an upcoming spring tour with extensive camping and exhibition events. Players will spend several weeks in Mobile and Alabama before moving to New Orleans and other southern stops as part of a major pre season program.
Carlisle will compare with Michigan and Pennsylvania as the big elevens split Western and Eastern plans. Indiana and Carlisle seek scheduling with Nebraska and St Louis, while Chicago and Illinois feel the impact of shortened schedules and star-player losses across the middle West.
Chicago and Minnesota fans expect a record crowd at Marshall Field as Stagg drills his team for the big clash. Meigs returns to duty after Ehrhorn’s injury while bantam guard Ehrhorn is out. Stage trains to fill gaps with Meigs and a new guard stepping in against the Gophers.
Coach Yost navigates a unsettled Michigan lineup with many players unavailable for the Vanderbilt clash. After four close showings amid injuries, Michigan aims to strengthen its attack. Ohio State and Notre Dame rivals loom as hard tests this season.
Bookane Washington Oct 28 Houston McCroskeys manager of Washington State College football tenn reports Notre Dame may tour the Northwest playing in Spokane at Recreation Park. Negotiations with St Louis and Carlisle teams are mentioned as possible add ons to a Spokane schedule amid broader push to bring major college teams west.
New Wave reports Capigln Burch in Yale field attire aiding coaching while Tad Jones returns from Syracuse to assist Bingham. Wheaton replaces Pallbin at left halfback as Holt shifts, Naedale steps in for Captain Buroh. Secret, signal-heavy practice follows with Guy Hutcklosen urging the first team, after scrimmage yields two touchdowns by the second and third teams.
Cambridge October practice notes show Harvard’s Coach Haugston preparing for Brown with a defensive focus and scrimmage work. Burr Nourse and Horn lead the center trio as the varsity builds toward a Yale game showdown, aiming to win the title as a brighter prospect.
Covel Warner orders Indiana players to boost speed for Saturday’s Navy contest. Ended by Carlisle stars Thorne and Carlisle set to defend against Dalton’s long passes. Warner avoids predictions, stressing hard training and tactical adjustments to counter Navy’s speed and scoring ability.
Reports from Butte describe moves to oust Russ Hall from the Northwestern League and shift the franchise toward Portland, while a proposed Montana Utah league could form a six city circuit including Boise Salt Lake Ogden Great Falls Butte Helena and another Montana city. Key figures John J. McCloskey Jack Grim and executives like Dugdale are central as investors weigh revival and reorganization in the Northwest baseball scene.
The Cornell varsity cross-country team will race Yale on November 4 in New Haven, with a freshmen squad joining for the first time. This marks the first dual meet between the colleges since 1899, and Ithaca’s Class of 1912 has funded the travelers’ expenses.
Park county alumni react as the Miners cancel the Tuesday all star event to protect players from injury ahead of the Montana intercollegiate title clash with the state university. Wanley seeks alternate dates with Aggies at Bozeman or Livingston alumni team, while Futons manager negotiates new arrangements and practice shifts to Holland rink.
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