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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
1
Spectators filled the grand stand as ladies backed favorites in the daylong Butte horse meeting. Miss Georgia dominated the 2:10 pacing stake, Beautiful and Beat triumphed in the finale, while Creely and Redan contended for top places in the closing heats.
A fragmented report describes fanatics, sidelined leaders of a pilgrimage, held in confinement as mounted police force feeding and restrain them. A doctor tends to a detainee, while others endure hunger in a stark jail scene.
In the third race at Sheepshead Bay, the great filly stakes worth 110,000 saw Killaloe, at 140 to 1, take an easy two-length win over Court Dress. Court Dress led early but fell back, Pope Joan faded, and Killaloe dashed clear in the final furlong. Other races included Futurity and handicap events with noted performances from Montez and Onata.
The report notes New York leading the national pistol and archery events with key figures and standings through the day. Teams from Wisconsin and the United States Marines are among the top contenders as the competition progresses toward the decisive stages and the national pistol match follows the individual event. Portsmouth observes the anniversary of the Japan Russia war's end with the unveiling of a memorial.
Wehard Croker and rivals enter the national motor boat carnival on the Hudson River in September. The event, a major race week for light to high speed boats, features heats, semi finals, over long distances, and a bid to lower the world record. Prizes, trophies, and a display of craft accompany the speed trials and national championships.
The Chicana National Feagie Club recently purchased AM from Joplin and liner Meredith. Meredith previously played for the Wiasas City team and won a Drowant several years ago.
National League play in New York and Brooklyn featured a prolonged double-header with 30 innings decided in the second game. Brooklyn and New York were involved in a testy matchup as officials and players battled through extended play, with early runs and notable performances noted by press reports. The article lists lineups and officials, including umpire O Day, and references teams such as Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in the surrounding context.
Fragmentary item lists players and teams including Cleveland and American League references. Mentions Sept 5 and various surnames such as Hughes, Wakeneld, Powers, O'Connor, and Washington in a sports context with unclear actions or results.
Detroit faced a rugged game with Witlets from Wichita delivering a strong performance and Chicago tallying twice. White and Buttererman stood out for the home side while Spokane won a player rights dispute with the New York club. Separate reports note bids for silver were rejected due to price.
The Granite County Democratic Committee met tonight to organize the county convention and select delegates for the statewide event. Local officials and party members discussed seating arrangements, rules, and outreach plans for the upcoming primary and general election.
Three American yachts led by The Vim defeated German challengers in a windward race off Marblehead. The Vim, owned by T. L. Park and skippered by Clifton Brehman, finished first with Caramba 82 seconds back and Auk 22 seconds behind. The Wanasses trailed The Vim by about three minutes. the Vim’s victory preserved American superiority in the series.
The report details a Pacific Coast League matchup featuring Portland and Oakland with Malitt Kemdalph and others producing multiple hits. Freand pitcher K-telland allowed 17 hits through four innings before relief changed the game. Oakland’s Jalen worked from the mound for the home team as the rough scoring day continued. Umpire Perelng called the play final as both sides tallied runs in a high activity frame.
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