Fair Chance Wins Opener At Anaconda In Terrific Drive
Fair Chance, the Star Ruby colt ridden by J. Ellerd, edged Billy Mayham and John A. Mallon by a neck to win the opening handicap at the Anaconda course. Oregon’s Ontario and St Avon chased as Fair Chance surged late, with crowd and bettors excited by the photo finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Elierd
Fair Chance
Anaconda
Billy Mayham
John A. Mallon
Ellerd
Stable Commission
Ontario Oregon
Orégon
Ontario
Mallon
St. Avon
Ind
Powers
Shriner Ry
Dee
Kirschbaum
Tate Weeee
St Avon
Clark Orenneta Esone
Ontario-Oregon
Groth
van Dusen
C. m
Kismet
J. J. Ellerd
F. Holman
Goldena
Minor Heir Paces Fast Mile at Grand Circuit Meet
At Syracuse on the state fairgrounds Grand Circuit opening day Minor Heir could not match his Milwaukee record but 2 01 mile in a strong breeze marked the star performance. The day featured a $200 five eighths dash for 2 year olds and up won easily by Rolly Polly with The Harvester setting world records in heats. Other notable results included Copra de Oro and Nancy Royce taking multiple heats in pacing and trotting divisions with times around 2:04 to 2:12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Milwaukee
Rolly Polly
Harvester
Electric Todd
the Laird
Thistle Down Sealem
Silver Baron
Jerry B
Major Mallow
Auto
Hal R
Judea
Nancy Royce
Cereal
Marietta
Murray M
Fair Chance Dominates as Miller’s Harka Prevails
J. J. Ellerd bets 5 to 1 on Fair Chance and cleans up as Harka, ridden by Fischer’s Kingthorpe contesting early. Tap Lin mocks Chris Miller, causing Lord Rossington to fall behind. Maud S&S nearly toppled by an overeager rider as Van Dusen shows potential in opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redan
Mina Baker
Maud
Brush Up
Contingent
Dr. Sherman
Sherman
Zoe Young
Kato
Chris Miller
Gome
Harka
Lord Rossington
Wool Soap
Taplin
Miller
R. R. Rice, Jr
Savnrida
Savnida
Clark
Piquet
J. J. Ellerd
Fair Chance
Chris
Borel
Fischer
Kingthorpe
Maud S&s
van Dusen
Butte horsemen clash as bets fly under strict paddock rules
A busy racing day features horses like Agreement and Sassida with bets urged by owners such as E. E. Rice Jr and J. M. Brown. Post time pressure and fines loom while jockeys like Van Dusen and Billy Mayham chase victory amid bolts and near misses. A special train routes from Anaconda to Butte for the event, and plans for fall meetings expand as Chicago plans race access at Union Pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Chance
Butte
H. A. Hargrave
Rubyhorse
van Dusen
Agreement
Dick Redd
McLaughlin
Willie T
Royal River
McLauchlin
Fischer
Brush Up
Buttché
W. W. Finn
Billy
J. M. Brown
Johnny Shaughnessy
Sir Barry
Sir Hampton
Johnny
Billy Mayham
Cardinal Sarto
E. E. Rice, Jr
Sassida
Bob
John Troy
Copper City
Van
Frank Dayton
Harka
Stover
Peewee Wrens
Lord Rossington
Taplin
Enee
Eres Jnv
Kirby
Eeee Belden
Yaeies
Grote
Eee Paladina
Mandersey
Tinlock
Shriner Fete We Wen Ewne
Lord
Wool Soap
Harbinger-Jespa
J. Brown
Spokane Kennel Club to Host Big Dog Show at Interstate Fair
Spokane's Kennel club prepares its annual bench show in a special tent during the Spokane interstate fair October 5 to 10. Judges will close entries after October 6 with prizes ribbons diplomas and cash awards for top winners. Competitors from British Columbia California Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana will enter diverse classes including bloodhound mastiff St Bernard Great Dane and more. The club will award 20 prizes to handlers of the largest strings of more than 10 dogs from several states. A B Jackson secretary calls the event among the association's best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Kennel Club
British Columbia
California
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
A. B. Jackson
Major races tighten as season nears end
The National League leaders see New York with a 21 point edge over Chicago after yesterday’s games. Pittsburg opens a series in Philadelphia while Chicago goes to Boston and St. Louis visits New York. In the American League the top four are within 20 points as Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis, and the leaders tighten the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Beston
St. Louis
News York
Palo Petra
Philalphia
Detroit
Cleveland
New York Giants Beat Brooklyn In Final Nets Season Game
New York wins the final Mets-Brooklyn showdown of the season 16 to 10 after a late rally. Jordan put Brooklyn ahead with a first inning homer, but Wiltse held the visitors with three double plays. Herzog was hit by a pitch to force in the winning run in the tenth as Seymour drove in the decisive run with a single after two doubles and a triple earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jordan
Brooklyns
Wiltse
Rucker
Seymour
Pastorius
Herzog
Bresnahan
Donlin
Brooklyn
R. H. E. Brooklyn
Ake Bees
Errors Give Boston Deciding Ninth Inning Run
Philadelphia fixes errors by the home team lead to Boston winning the game with a ninth inning run on a Sweeney single followed by a wild throw and a wild pitch by Moran. Batteries Napplle and Bowerman with McQuillin Moran and Dooin. umpire Emile.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Sweeney
Moran
RE. H. EB
Nappelle
Bowerman
McQuillin
Dooin
Emsilie
Cleveland Wins In Seventh To Take Lead
In Chicago on September 14 Cleveland won as Joss held the locals in check. Manuel was hit hard while Owen pitched effectively and Sullivan closed. Final score shows Cleveland ahead after the seventh inning with batteries Owen Manuel Sullivan for Cleveland and Toss Bemis for Chicago.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Manuel
Joss
R. H. B. Simicaro Ps Teces Uaeveliasoss Cooscese
Aera Ae Seca
Owen
Sullivan
Bemis
Boston Edges New York 2–1 In Tight Game
Boston won a close game from New York by 2 to 1. The victory featured strong pitching and key defensive plays as Bigalor, Steele, Donahue, Lake, and Kleinow contributed to the win against the Batteries and Snows in a tight contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York Today
R. H. B. Bigalor
Cocess
Steele and Donahue
Lake
Kleinow
St. Louis Beats Detroit 5 2 to Take Second Game in Series
St. Louis slugged Donovan and won 5 to 2 over Detroit to even the series. Pitchers Powell and Smith held Detroit to few runs as Donovan and Schmidt struggled for Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Donovan
Detroit
R. H. E. St. Louis
Scr Ipocediu DO
Powell
Smith
Schmidt
Senators 2 Athletics 1 in Washington score recap
In Washington on September 14 Bert Keely reports a baseball game where the Senators defeated the Athletics by two runs to one. The note records final score and key play details from the contest.
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Washington
Bert Keely
Stomach Delays Threaten Blood Health Cited in Guide
A nutrition note explains that weak stomach function harms digestion and blood quality, urging readers to follow dietary guidance to restore strength and improve overall health. The guidance emphasizes consistency and attention to stomach health as essential to well being.
Northwestern League Standings Note and Doubleheader Result
Pitched for Washington in both games against Philadelphia with the first win. The second game went 10 innings and Philadelphia won 5 to 0. Batters and innings show Keely Street Sallee Powers Coombs Lapp as battery partners in both games.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Coombs
Quakers
Beavers Rally to Take Series Opener in Vancouver
Spokane beat Vancouver 5 to 3 to seize the first game of the series amid a lifeless Vancouver defense. Batteries Erickson Hall and Arbogast for Spokane. Jansen and Rogers worked for Vancouver as the game unfolded in Vancouver.
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Vancouver
Spokane
R. H. EB. Vangouvee
Gisbatberacetetsec Deneaaeces
Buguese
Erickson, Hall and Arbogast
Jansen
Rogers
Louisville Indianapolis Finish 1 2 In American Assn Pennant
Indianapolis wins the American Association pennant as Louisville and Indianapolis finish atop the standings in a season ending today. Final order lists teams in sequence with Louisville and Indianapolis close contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Holmes' Homer Caps Western League Title at Sioux City
Holmes slugged a third inning home run to dead center and clinch the 1908 Western league pennant for Sioux City as business paused with stores closing early. The win kept the pennant from a Omaha showdown, battering the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Holmes
Omaha
R. H. E. Bisa City
Eseest
Cess
Freeman and Shea, Hollenbeck, Rhoades and Gonding
Western League Games On Tap As Two Ties Reported
In Lincoln the game between Lincoln and Pueblo ended 2 2 after darkness halted play in the twelfth inning. Des Moines defeated Denver 4 0 as the Denver contest finished.
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Lincoln
Pueblo
Des Moines
Denver
American Association game score shows Indianapolis edge Louisville
In Indianapolis the Indianapolis team defeated Louisville 10 to 5 in a American Association game.
Republicans of Flathead nominating county ticket and delegates
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Kalispell dated September 14 reports the republicans nominating a county ticket and state delegation delegates in Helena. The list includes H. S Cannon M. W Bottorff David Hoover A Howe S. M. Logan J. R. Hillman L. H. Faust C. W. Pomeroy B. S. Robertson H. C. Keith G. W. Millett Ward Buckingham A. J. Brennan A. L. Jordan C. H. Foot George H. Grubb P. F. Dodds F. L. Gray H. B. Hendrickson B. J. McIntire W. E. Wells H. T. Mayfield John Weightman J. D. Eaton J. E. Skyles A. D. Baker
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Standard
Kalispell
Helena
H. &. Cannon
M. W. Bottorff
David Hoover
A. Howe
S. M. Logan
J. R. Hillman
L. H. Faust
C. W. Pomeroy
B. S. Robertson
H. C. Keith
G. W. Millett
Ward Buckingham
A. J. Brennan
A. L. Jordan
C. H. Foot
George H. Grubb
P. F. Dodds
F. L. Gray
H. B. Hendrickson
B. J. McIntire
W. E. Wells
H. T. Mayfield
John Weightman
J. D. Eaton
J. E. Skyles
A. D. .Aker
Politicized Post Office Workers Warned in Civil Service Action
The civil service commission announced penalties for government staff involved in political activity. J H Rhinehart a Denver post office letter carrier was reduced. E W Hill and W R Phillips a Goldsboro North Carolina post office clerks were warned to cease political activity or face dismissal. Hill has been nominated for state senate and must resign if he wishes to keep his postal job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Service Commission
J. H. Rhinehart
Denver
E. W. Hill
W. R. Phillips
Goldsboro
N. C
Hill
Postal Service
Captain Solomon Avery Jr Court Martial Proceedings
San Francisco Sept 14 Captain Solomon Avery Jr coast artillery U S A faced a court martial over company funds with testimony concluded and arguments set for tomorrow He was not represented by civil counsel as expected and the case moves to final arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Solomon Avery, Jr
Coast Artillery
No Love Lost Told in a Chicago Train Car
A Chicago News item notes a homeward bound passenger taunting a fellow rider about loving the national game, only to reveal the neighbor is an umpire in disguise. The exchanges capture sports culture and the humorous tension between fans and officials aboard a commuter car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Hearst Campaign Fund Managed Separately
Expert accountants have no doubt been engaged to keep Mr. Hearst's campaign fund from getting mixed up with his regular payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Star
Mr. Hearst
Reichel to Meet Papke Again in Twenty Round Bout
San Francisco reports Billy Papke and Stanley Ketchel will fight for the middleweight title on Thanksgiving Eve November 25 under prior terms. Weight 166 pounds three hours before the ring. O'Connor notes Ketchel struggled in southern weather and plans training in a cooler climate to regain form for the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichel
Papke
San Francisco
Billy Papka
Stanley Ketchel
Ketchel
Los Angeles
John J. Gleason
Occidental Athletic Club
Jones
O'Connor
Illinois
Stanley
South
Anaconda Race Day Opens Under Showery Weather
Standard form chart from Anaconda dated Monday September 14 1908 notes Judge Woods presiding and W Murray starter. Weather showery track slow. First race five furlongs selling for year olds and up with $205 to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Woods
W. Murray
Anaconda
Seven Furlongs Race for Older Claimers at Value Meet
The third race features seven furlongs for four year olds and up in a selling event with value implied in the stakes. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Fourth Race Five Furlongs Handicap for 3-Year-Olds Up
Five furlongs handicap race with a $200 value for horses three years old and older.
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COR. Main and Granite &S
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Senators
Athletics
Northwestern League
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Aberdeen
Atte Eeeenee
Seattle
Ewenee
National League
Cincinnati
Ameena
St. Tee
Washington Oesetesansee
Association
Indians
St. Paul
Big
Louisville Eae
Pete Eeees
Columbus Ore
Homer
Sioux City Swamps
Western League
American Association
Louieville
Flathead
Ostetter
Case Or
Avery
Hisgen
Bettie & Str
Slose
Herman
Maude
Son
Hel
Eoisons
Wig Fischer
Etee
Vinton
Stereee Ee
Bel Heatherton
Margie D
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McLaughlin Eee Nesese
Mallings
Eure
Hobart
Hobart Eree Ewe Eeee
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Shriner
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Morse
Tee
Dr Sherman
Ete
Heatherton Sete
Brady Ee
Anglesea
Tae
Clark Ee
Akbar
Sullivan Sanwe Eeereres
Ween
Eeesee
Constancia
Kismet, Jr
Eecun
Powell Cettee
Sir Preston
Cocytus
Eweeee
Manders Wee Ewe W Wees
Bon Vivant
Il Il McLaughlin Eeeee
Zoe
Kate S
Dinef
Cromwell- Ratito
J. Burns
Ruscimo
Illie T
Aeee Ewes
Hoffman
Bermida Viet Es
Clark Stete
Very
Kirschbaum Ett
Lerida
Kenova
Grote Fischer
Furze
Shriner Ee
Nabonnassar
Se Snee
Brady Ee Ee
Sain- Merida
Eudora
Jennie
Black
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