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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1909
Page
1
In the Mayville trotting championship at Cleveland, Hamburg Belle was defeated by Uhlan in straight heats. Time records and purse details are noted, with Utlend and other contenders listed among the event results and prior performances.
At Sheepshead Bay HY Gept IaT May sok shows a crowded program with Me adley tatay and James Butler linked to the Umpire City track. Gliding Belle won the first race by 14 lengths, with Summer Night second and Jeanne Dare third in a one mile and eighth. Other races featured Diletfertort, We Grande, and Cherriata with various payoffs and times noted, including a 2:58 26 for the fourth race and 2:52 365 for the final.
Grace major leaguer Hankenship, Jackston, formerly with Seattle and Washington, returns to the miners of Tacoma on a $400 contract to finish the season. He later signs for next year at $2.68, joining Spokane in the series next week.
In a rough dispatch from Hamilton dated September 3 the Hilton hall team heads to Missoula to face the Giants. The piece notes limited travel and uncertain outcome as the teams prepare for a high spirited afternoon game amid earlier regional results.
National League report details Chicago's 4 to 3 win as McIntyre faltered and eight Chicago players pushed runs across. President Firbvils filed a protest amid unclear grounds, threatening a replay to the ninth inning if adjusted. Multiple players listed for both teams appear in the box.
American League action finds Cleveland and Detroit sharing the honors in a tight contest. Details are obscured by OCR garble but multiple players and early September dates appear, with Washington edging a victory and Philadelphia matching a late surge.
Northwest baseball notes from Tacoma with scattered team names and locations including Vancouver Portland Spokane Seattle and Portland. Miscellaneous standings and matchups appear. details are fragmented and partially unreadable.
In Western League action, the results show varied outcomes across matchups. Sioux City defeated Topeka 30 to 7 in the second game, with other scores including Wichita a heavy loser and Des Moines innings listed among unclear lines.
Weather disrupts Montana county fairs at Dillon Beaverhead and Helena areas with horses from Butte Anaconda and Great Falls circuits. Harness and gallop events are planned across fairs in Beaverhead, Lewis and Clark, and Anaconda with big purses and lengthy stake schedules.
Fragmented entry lists race terms and purses with many misspellings. Mentions a handicap event with Sept 16 close date and distant furlongs. References a $400 prize, $200 purse and various weights, but readable details are limited to generic racing jargon and numbers.
Former Butte baseball backstop Jovial Bender, a football figure, travels from Nebraska to Vincennes Indiana where she meets Jonny, a college coach, and begins a personal partnership. The story hints at a football era and family connections as they plan milestones.
Salt Lake football plans a possible game in Butte with talk of a Salt Lake contingent and a Chicago rival. Principal Downer notes Seattle schools may not host unless a championship hangs on, while the team has yet to win a game and several veterans are unavailable.
Livingston Boxmak, noted for Savon Northwestern and i Coast league teams, is announced to join a major Tengue company next year. The draft reveal lists Witcher Geese, formerly with Livingston Indenem ent, moving to Cleveland from Spokane, bringing a class sun of 34,000. Pitcher Cawron and Vernal, who opposed UWutle, are also tied to the recent draft.
Billy Papke declares Ketchel fearless and predicts a Langford fight before Thanksgiving. He praises Ketchel’s courage, notes promoters Coffey and Cof frou, and argues Langford poses a dangerous challenge in the 158 pound class while promising a big crowd at Colne.
Baseball may lose Walter Johnson the phenom pitcher of Wolang Idaho who arrived in Washington with a damaged arm. Doctors fear a torn ligament or similar injury ending his pitching days with the Senators after a sparkling start this season. Johnson had pitched 49 games this year and gained attention while with Weiser in Idaho before joining the capital club.
Rumors swirl around Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries with speculation over a Crawford contract and possible later clash with Jim Jeffries. Johnson denies Oklahoma fight obstacles and outlines preferrred fair venues under U.S. law.
The Reno Gazette editorial lauds Murray for fair play amid tough conditions in the racing scene. It notes the Song track’s financial struggle, betting ring issues, and Mareau’s management attempts while Murray endures criticism and aims to revive the sport despite heavy odds.
Weather conditions forced cancellation of matinee racing. Officials note poor track conditions kept racing down and entries were insufficient for a full program. A reduced timetable and exhibition events were considered but weather delayed plans for Tahor Day.
Arthur Fennell of Huffalo New York, the Central Association’s top hitter, joined Ottumwa as a pitcher and filled in as catcher when needed. A multi position player, he has covered center and right field and appeared at first base in over 70 games, setting circuit records and earning praise as Ottumwa’s most accomplished player.
The state to and 56 in gold coin handball bout features Tom Crowley and Paddy Sullivan versus Mert Sultan and Frank McCarthy. Both pairs claim success in recent journeys and the quartet is seen as the pick of the Rutia eyoteoa. Attendance is expected light but hopeful. A pool and billiard hall event on Syinwilt short with tickets posted by Leary aims to boost patronage and business at Stand am Music Co.
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