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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
16
The Sporting Editors weigh Ketchel versus Papke as fans debate the likeliest challenger for the midweight crown. Ketchel’s training and form are scrutinized while Papke’s high class fighting remains a core counterpoint.
Freddie Welsh, famed English lightweight, has twice fought Battling Nelson to a standstill and appears ready to meet him next, with Chicago and coast clubs seen as likely venues. The Stockyards fighter remains eager for the bout, aiming to settle the series within the coming year.
Papke, the reigning middleweight champion, arrived in Los Angeles en route to a Thanksgiving Day rematch with Stanley Ketchel. He will train away from prying eyes in the mountains after leaving Kewanee, with sparring partner Jim Trimble and manager T. E. B. Jones. Papke predicts a knockout or decisive finish to reclaim the title. Ketchel’s backers note Papke’s victory in Vernon and expect a repeat performance, while Jeffries backs Papke as the stronger fighter.
Kaufman and manager Delaney arrive back from New York amid talk of a Langford bout and talent scarcity. Delaney praises New York fight headquarters but fears authorities may curb spare ring exhibitions, prompting Kaufman’s sudden return as he weighs heavyweights and a possible challenge to Langford or other top heavyweights.
Thompson of Chicago knocks out Rudolph Anholz in the eleventh round of a scheduled twenty round bout. Anholz’s camp claims a broken bone in his hand. Johnny Murphy and Lew Powell fought a twenty round draw in the preliminaries. Police intervened after Anholz was knocked to the ropes.
New York, Oct. 29. Willus Britt says Nelson is in Boston and he plans to return to the coast for future engagements. Britt notes Nelson will supervise building on his property after leaving New York and expects to revisit the city if clubs proceed as before.
The record notes the 1899 rule shift where a goal from a field counted as one point and a touchdown counted five points, while a goal from a touchdown had not counted five points since 1494, reflecting historical scoring practices.
Cambridge mass Oct 29 Harvard's varsity faced a discouraging week of practice with key players sidelined. Captain Kare and Forsheimer along with Smith are injured reducing first string strength. Nourse remains irreplaceable at center while Burr and Hoar anchor the line. Backfield depth is thin though Corbett White and Ver Wiebel show promise.
Minneapolis October notes a light but speedy Minnesota Gophers squad as they prepare for the Chicago Minnesota game. Weather dampens practice while key players like Williams and Hart show impact. coaches emphasize speed and agility over size amid shaping strategy for the tour to Chicago and a likely strong turnout from Minnesota fans.
Ithaca N Y Oct 2 Hard luck continues to haunt the Cornell football squad as Doc Shearer ruptures a shoulder in the Vermont game and will miss time. End candidate Harris returns but sprains another ankle and may not be ready this season. Captain Walder O Rourke and Hurlburt miss practice for university duties while Caldwell rests after the weekend. Pell limps to the infirmary with water on the knee despite reporting for practice.
In Toledo on Oct 28 coach Vout led Michigan to a sobering loss. he laments the team's effort and pace, while promising improvements. He notes the squad faced a stern challenge from a sharper opponent and hints at plans to shock later in the season. Charles Baird arrives, anticipating a 25,000 crowd for a forthcoming contest.
Chicago Oct 29 Drizzling rain adds challenge for Coach Stagg and the Maroon as heavy Gophers loom with a muddy field. Kelly sails with injured neck and shoulder while Elliot and Steffen star in scrimmage. Hope hinges on weather and lineup for Saturday.
Providence reports Brown faces a tough matchup with Harvard as kickers hurt the team’s chances. Mayhew failed two easy field goals in the Lafayette game, end Donnie is out with a knee injury, and the squad lacks cohesive teamwork and solid interference though McKay and Mayhew show promise at halfback.
Worcester Mass October 29 Dartmouth and Brown will not renew athletic relations this year and the athletic council at Hanover shows no enthusiasm for patching up the old rivalry. Brown had sought a game, but the break dates to the 1907 baseball dispute when Captain Skillin protested a umpire ruling and walked off the field. Alumni efforts to reconcile failed.
The Butte era debate centers on Tim Hall and Russ Hall as potential Northwestern League leaders. Locals cite waning crowds, economic concerns, and ongoing skepticism of Hall, deeming a return to Butte unlikely despite rumored team options and past baseball interest.
Princeton coaches moved the varsity to the gym as rain flooded the field. The scrubs trained under Moffatt in signal drills to study the varsity plays. The Syracuse game revealed weak spots at end positions, prompting renewed focus before the final trio of Tixer schedule games.
Nashville Oct 29 Coach McGugin of Vanderbilt said he was confident of a win over Michigan after watching Michigan and Ohio State in Columbus. He noted Michigan’s strength despite a weak season and hailed Captain Schulta’s return as boosting Michigan by about 30 percent.
Boise reports a major payout as H. A. Hargrave's Star Agreement triumphed in the Inters Mountain derby over a strong field. The colt started slowly but surged around the track to win by a short neck from Romano and Billy Taylor, with Cabin and Tea Tray II unplaced. Clarke rode a flawless race aboard the winner.
Manager Joe OConnor arrived with Ketchel set to begin training about the first of next month at Crolls. He stated Ketchel will fight Langford when there is sufficient money and noted Ketchel weighs 187 pounds but will shed weight once work starts.
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