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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
6
Philadelphia and Detroit split a doubleheader with tight pitching and late offense. Cobb and Shibe figures led the action as Philadelphia avoided a sweep, while Detroit capitalized on timely hits and defensive plays to edge ahead in one game.
In the Northwest League a Spokane versus Portland style lineup appears with scattered scores and player mentions. Vancouver and Seattle references surface among team notes, with limited readable detail on outcomes or dates beyond September mentions.
The report lists changes in club standings with several named players and teams including Chien Teostenns Henn Seng W.14 CINICABO and Bakerhss Winite Tarrak Wala and Bullen. Matthews is noted among participants in a late update.
National League recap notes Chicago stumbling in a tense clash with New York as top performers Minters and Kepl play pivotal roles. The game features late scoring runs, strong pitching, and a tight finish with both sides seeking advantage in a battle for standings.
Fragmented OCR lists cities and routes in the American Association with scattered place names including Columbus St Paul Toledo Milwaukee and others. Text is garbled but indicates travel or standings across a regional schedule. No clear event or outcome available.
Fragmentary OCR details show Pacific Coast League mentions at Waddon Varnet and San Francisra with Sacramento and Angles placeholders. Names and places are unclear, but the snippet references league activity across California venues and teams.
In the Western League report Lincoln beat Sioux City 2 to 1 in the first game while the second game ended with Bloox City losing 2 to 1 to A Wisilin. An Afleet game featured Tones defeating Wieblin 1 to element. Omalia and Melinva collided in another matchup with Omnia winning 8 to 5. Denver edged Seetwil 2 to 1 in the Douwver first mitma while Preble registered 1. The seventh inning featured a controversial call as darkness ended play.
The commission meets with President Johnson to discuss tentative plans for the world championship series between the pennant winners of the National and American Leagues. Four pairings were considered Pittabute and Chisage Detroit and Philadelphia with one likely to be announced after the league winners are decided. Mary Pulliam presides with Weyer and Melloy taking charge of arranging the series while Charles Williams will announce Meyer in that capacity.
In a Central league game at Terre Haute, Carson was fined for tossing tobacco at Umphyilion, leading to both he and Croerchow of Terre Haute being removed from further play with injuries. The incident followed an aggressor ride from the game and ongoing tensions.
A crowded Bozeman fair drew large crowds with Farm events and horse races shaping the day. Sophie-Tlye and Mona Bells led feature heats while Mona Helle rode to victory in four heats. A mid afternoon breakdown by Mina Davis briefly halted competition before a restart as crowds watched live stock parades later planned near the grand stand.
At the American bankers convention in Chicago on September 16 no speaker supported the postal savings bank plan. Bankers argued against deposit segregation and warned it could undermine private banks. The Postal Savings Banks League urged backing, citing international experience, while leaders predicted eventual changes to national banking laws.
The fourth annual Montana Horseshoers Association show drew 160 members and their families for a packed day of events. Mayor Tertet welcomed visitors, awarding city privileges and urging participation in a planned electrical welling exhibit, later canceled due to heavy attendance. A noon dinner followed at Maxwell's Hall, then a tour of the fair grounds featured races and a horseshowing contest with results led by Leonard Larson, Ed Smith, and George Houle, plus prizes for shoeing and driving demonstrations.
New York report says the planned Ketchel Langtord bout between Alinby Sete and Santaumford was canceled. Club officials and President Wilton Ulbaum cited enforcement by Harriet Attorney Jerome and Sheriff Fox to halt the event amid threats of legal action and arrests.
In a five inning city league tilt, Charte Moar ner of the Dankora pitched a near no hitter for the Bankers. A late misplay by Boston & Montana allowed Scurfing Kloeckner to score the eventual winning run as O'Malley delivered a four strikeout effort. Final score Bankers 1 4 1. Carmet 4 4 2.
The University of Wisconsin baseball loan arrived after a three week tour of the Orient ending in Seattle. The team will play several meets with Japanese colleges including the Imperial University at Tokyo. A central reception welcomes the players and fans alike as the trip progresses.
Elation at Gravesend as favorites win most races on a routine card. Harvey F wins the opening six furlongs, Tap Noten places, Denlor’s front runners show strength, and Private takes the long race in 1 4 07 33. Queen Marguerite and Shannon also hit notable spots with exacta chances.
Boston great Herman Long, famed shortstop of the National League era from 1890 onward, dies in Denver after a long illness. He spent later years in Western league cities and was well known for his long career in baseball.
On Broadway Birnley Knriettel last fought Montara Tach Sullivan in a 20 round draw. The crowd saw films of the bout showing a different Ketewel from past summers as Sullivan leaned into Papke and battled at Bullivan’s bend. Sources claim Ratchel’s verdict came despite mixed footage and questions over training. Programs tonight at Broadwig are set for 2 o'clock.
Coach Dawner of Butte high school received two date offers from Gonzaga College of Spokane and AMHS at Butte yesterday. Gonzaga wants a Thanksgiving game in Spokane and AmHs should supply a date. Dawner prefers an October match at home or a later month clash with the other. Walte team aims to stay home for Whanksrlying day week, then the Saturday after. Butte squad shows limited progress but potential with time.
Sophomores defeated the freshmen 31 to 7 in the opening gridiron contest at the state school yesternoon. A 31-yard forward pass from Culley to Titan sparked the scoring early. sustained line play and steady tackling sealed the win.
Willian F. Carrison, ex-president of Consolidated Bank of Los Angeles, faces trial in a California superior court over alleged embezzlement of $127.65 from his bank. The case connects to the wrecking of a bank and other charges may follow as the prosecution proceeds.
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