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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
14
Sir Hampton von Nexter wins with reserve as Brush Up repeats in a hard fought day. Sam Bernard dominates the program with a clear late surge, while Redan Brush Up and Sam Barber deliver sharp performances amid threatening weather and fair crowd.
Frank Dayton will bring his mare Neva Lee winner of the Kenilworth Park stake cup and tiny racer Husky a cup winner at Butte to the race meeting. Neva Lee may start in the Smelter's handicap with J. P. Mathewson in the judges stand Thursday.
Jack Nunally took a day off to tend the coastal farm while Fred failed to smile after the fifth race. Eddie Clark moved toward the top of the list following a good ride on Contingent yesterday.
Detroit defeated St Louis 4 to 0 in the third game of the series. Howell left after a rough second inning as two runs scored with two out. Crawford delivered a two base hit and three other hits produced the early scoring. Detroit added two runs in the sixth off Graham. Mullin and Schmidt shared pitching duties for Detroit.
Chicago could not score against Liebhardt as Cleveland secured the victory today with key performances from Walsh Sullivan and Land. The game ended with Cleveland ahead, marking a decisive win for the visitors.
Washington pitchers Gates and Johnson secured a 6 to 1 win over Philadelphia. Schlitzer pitched untidy innings and was hit at key moments. Batters credited include Gates Johnson Street Schlitzer and Lapp.
New York captured the deciding game 1 to 0 in Boston to finish three wins in four games. The box shows pitchers Wilson and Blair for New York and Cycotte and Criger for Boston.
Pittsburg used timely hitting and four Philadelphia errors to beat the Phillies 8 to 5. Maddox outpitched Corridon as Wagner stole four bases and Courtney, Grant, Knabe, and Clark contributed late. The contest featured sharp defense problems for Philadelphia and a ninth inning rally that fell short.
In a struck game New York defeats St Louis 5 to 4 after Ames exits in the eighth inning Mathewson shuts down further scoring Bridwell and Tenny deliver key hits in the eighth for New York Visitors are described as playing a joke fielding game Batteries Sailee Higgins Bliss Ames Mathewson Bresnahan Umpire O Day.
Boston pitchers Lindaman and Bowerman beat Chicago’s Brown and Kling 3 to 2. Lindaman worked effectively and would have a shutout were it not for a Sweeney error in the third. Umpire Emslie.
The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports Judge McCreedie dodged a direct answer on Portland’s future in organized baseball. He favors a large Pacific Coast league but foresees no move from California allegiance yet and envisions an eight team Coast league eventually. Spokane is named as a future Pacific Coast member in northwest expansion.
Michigan aims to become a racing center if plans succeed with an under way plant at Union Pier. Influential turfmen support the scheme including longtime figure Timothy D. Sullivan who is noted as a stockholder.
Superb pitching by Spade and Ewing kept Brooklyn scoreless as Cincinnati won 2 to 0. Batteries Spade Ewing for Cincinnati and McLean Bell Dunn for Brooklyn.
Billy Papke and Hugo Kelly are off after Tom Jones from San Francisco repudiated the promise to stage the match. Baron Long of the Jeffries club reports the cancellation and cites Papke seeking bigger prizes while local sportsmen rebuke Jones for unsportsmanlike conduct. Labor Day fight had been agreed to in advance.
Walnut growers in California reduced 1908 prices by 24% from 1907 and set rates for No 1 soft shells at 1244 cents, No 2 soft shells at 8% cents, and hard shells at a 4% cent loss.
A Bowery figure dismisses revived investments by claiming the enterprise appears successful yet avoids uncovering failed projects to fund further ventures. The speech suggests cautious, selective capital allocation and skepticism toward past failures being resurrected for profit.
The adjutant general’s office reports the death of Bert T. Christian of Company I, Twenty-sixth Infantry, in the Philippines from Asiatic cholera. Officials note the Pangasinan outbreak is controlled and fear of spread is low, stressing sanitation. A Havana dispatch mentions one confirmed and one suspected yellow fever case.
New York September 15 with Geers Teasle Spanish Queen Acquin and Dewitt among the lineup. Spanish Queen wins the 2 14 trot in five heats with times 2 07 2 08 and 2 08. Acquin takes the first two heats in 2 09 2 08.
Fitzherbert wins the opening five and a half furlongs race with Maron second and Mad man third as time 1 97 1 3. Ada D. takes the six furlongs second race with Fancy and Dial Flate following in 1 10 3 5. Brookdale Nymphson leads the mile and one eighth event with Pies and Needles second and Danosara third. Besom captures the six furlong fourth race with Westbury and Rose Ben in tow, time 1 09 3 5. Bedouin scores in the mile and a quarter fifth race with Gretna Green second and Bad News third, time 2 05 4 5. ImItator wins the sixth race mile and one eighth with Terenia second and Dixie Gold third, time 1 55.
Tacoma defeated Seattle by strong hitting in the second and ninth innings. Seaton and Fortier contributed with key hits while Carson and Shea added run support. Umpire Gale presided as the Seattle team struggled to respond.
Vancouver dominated Spokane with six runs in the first inning seven in the sixth and one in the eighth. The Batteries Erickson and Sugden along with Wright Spoonmore and Rogers starred for Vancouver as they rolled to the win.
Oakland committed costly errors allowing Los Angeles to win the Pacific Coast League matchup. Nagle and W Hogan paired for Oakland with Nelson La Longe behind. In Portland Oregon, Graney pitched a 2 0 victory as Portland opened the series. Batteries Graney Whaling Su tor Berry. Umpires Flynn and Chayne.
The London Globe notes Walter Rothschild of Aylesbury had special durable paper used for his book Extinct Birds. The work features 45 color plates and 500 copies printed, with 280 for sale at £25 each. Rothschild, eight years in parliament, is described as quiet and scholarly.
Pittsburg rumors say Clark Griffith is courting local capitalists to back an eight club league akin to the National and American. Promoters aim to raid the majors, with Chicago and Pittsburg likely anchors, while New York and Detroit are also mentioned. Grounds remain the major obstacle for Gotham’s participation.
Del Monte California September 15 J C Wright and Nat Miles advanced to the doubles final by defeating Bundy and Sinsabaugh 5 7 6 3 26 6 2 6 4 In women's singles Hazel Hotchkiss defeated Mrs B O Bruce earning a spot to face May Sutton Saturday in the singles final In men's doubles Wright and Niles beat Bell and Freeman 6 4 6 3.
Harry Stuart will be seen in the saddle today for the first time since his leg was hurt in Butte. Brush Up also received slight injuries. The boys should be more careful.
STANDARD FORM CHART ANACONDA Tuesday September 15 1908 second day weather clear track slow runners prepare for events with a clear day and slow surface noted for the meet.
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