Track and Field Racing and Horse Events Highlight Local Meet
A bustling afternoon at the local track featured a full mile event and a notable for all bet with six entrants. John Giratz's Idel won after a hard struggle with Peter Breen's Addison, while Morrow's Black Diamond dominated the matched race with Nellie Hireen. The program also included fast heats by Nimbus and Belinda with several scratches and protests resolved.
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Butte Driving Club
Yesternaay
Boal
John Giratz
Peter Breen
Oddison
Matt Jones
Addison
Geeree Direct
Jones
Black Diamond
King Ray
Nellie
Kenneth McRaee
Marlow
Hireen
Fine Fettle
Diamond
Theodore Hennessy
Nimbus
Babe
Willoughby
Dr. Ironsides
Belinda
Jak Hamiltess
Mary
F. A. Irons
D. W. Brodiey
Henr Strampmles
John J. Johnes
Eae Eisensen
James Higgins
Thomax Morrow
Spencer Hireen
Pac Nimbus
John Seovils
Lee
Joan Hawke
Wean Hollis
John Huddleston
Prince P
Joseph Boulett
John Gratz
Aeatte Ee
P. A. Breen
George
T. H. Emery
J. R. FE. Seivers
P. H. McCarne
Felix McGowan
Americus
Republic
Ireland
Imperial Stud
Germany
Richard Croker
K. J. Baldwin
Santa Anita
Kenwood
Washington Park
Bellicoso
J. Naglee Burke
Lissak
Latonia
Mr. Baldwin
Baldwin
England
Italy
Mr. Croker
J. L. McGinnis
Oakland
Frank Gill
Notasulga
John Steimer
New York
California
Frank Weir
Roseben
Billiard Season Opens as Young Pros Rise
The upcoming billiard season will showcase a shift in titles as young experts like Hoppe Cutler Morningstar and Cline challenge veteran champions such as Schaefer Stosson and Sutton. Readers recall past greats while anticipating new stars who may graduate this year and invigorate table games across the city clubs.
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Schaefer
Stosson
Sutton
Cap Anson
Salvator
Ld Hanlon
Jimmy Faulkner
Clarence Whistler
Dan O'Leary
Campana
Jon Myers
Charles Rowell
George Littlewood
Hoppe
Cutler
Morningstar
Cline
Sheridan Defeated by Twin Bridges in Close Game
Twin Bridges defeats Sheridan 8 to 4 in a fast seventh inning rally. McCall and Jones drove in two runs while Kincaid pitched well for Sheridan in a likely season finale. Local ball team gains satisfaction after edging Sheridan in the Sept. game at the fairground barbecue briefly noted.
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Sheridan
McCall
Jones
Kincaid
Detroit and Chicago A L contests headline Sept ball notes
Detroit tightens the lead with a close win over New York as Coseman drives in a run with a two on sixth. Summers supports the Detroit effort and Laporte shines for the infield with rapid defense. Smith throws a no hitter for Chicago against Philadelphia. Waddell fans 17 as St. Louis beats Washington 2 to 1 in nine innings.
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Je Bae
Wells
Lytesimo
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Louis
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Detroit
Coseman
Roth
Summers
Laporte
Dettoite
Oasis
Ems
Sgn
Ie Bsa
Schmidt
Wilson
Blair
Mt. Louis
Waddell
Washington Aos
Smith and Spencer
Johnson and Street
Von
Font
Louis
Northwestern league mob attempt stopped by players
Aberdeen on September 20 halted an effort to mob Umpire Frary after two disputed calls kept Aberdeen from at least a tie. Aberdeen and Butte players, armed with bats, fought off the mob. both games featured numerous errors and battery exchanges as Seattle and Tacoma stories tied to the day’s action.
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Aberdeen
Frary
Butte
Ceets Bath Dess Palelviharsses
Dan Portees
Pianies Sete
Sameets
Larkness
Spencer
Califf
Boettiger
AFL
Fugue Sk
I Sante
Aieels
Bcls
Ee Aberdeen Wee Oto Batteries
Cladin Sind and
Fournier
Starkell
Hutte
Chehalis
Thomas
Samuels
Irby
Harkness
Joe McCarthy
Helena
Seattle Times
Portland and San Francisco win in split Pacific Coast League games
In a Sept 20 doubleheader Portland and San Francisco each secured a win. Portland’s batteries included Berry, Wheeler, and Franks in the morning, with Browning and Berry supporting in the afternoon. San Francisco’s lineup featured Garrett and Franks in both games. Oakland beat Los Angeles 2 1 in the morning but lost 5 4 in the afternoon with Hardy and Lewis contributing offensively.
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Portland
San Pranciaces
Sriffen Amd Berry
Boom
Batteries Browning
Wand Berry
Garrett
Franks
San Francisco
Oarlaund
Tox Angeles
Craitlamd
Cesscas
Cece Seiten
Los Angeles
Wright
Longe
Koester
Hogan
Oakland
Hardy
Christian and
Lewis
Agile
Waste
Mike Lynch Switches Positions After Quiet Center Field
Mike Lynch known as the "Big Noise" moves from center field to first base after finding his roar not heard enough from the outfield. The shift reflects a strategic adjustment to improve his impact on games.
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Mike Lynch
Butte Miners and Seattle Canucks Play Scene of Pitcher Moves
The article tracks player movements including Jack Hickey’s release by Vancouver and Donoven’s performance with Butte. It notes Butte’s Homeless Miners beating Seattle in a tense exhibition and compares exiles from Butte with city fans, highlighting team volatility and wild card spreads across the Pacific Coast circuit.
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Butte
Russ Halls
Seattle
Spokane
Canucks
Tacoma
Rights of Way Secured for Proposed New Road
A private letter from promoter W A MacCutch eon reports progress on the Armstead to Gilmore Idaho railroad project. Rights of way have been secured from Horseraffie across the divide to Gilmore and most rights toward Salmon. Construction is expected soon after the election.
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Dillon
W. A. MacCutcheon
Armstead
Gilmore
Idaho
Salmon
Disturbed Page Fragment Reveals Local Conversation
A fragment from the Philadelphia Press captures a country storekeeper promising to send crackers to a customer. Mrs. Medders notes she had intended to take them, while Bill Bruser is seen dozing on a bar counter amid the cafe atmosphere.
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Philadelphia Press
Coast baseball factions clash over Northwest alliance
Pacific Coast League magnates meet in Portland to decide on expansion and potential Portland Seattle ties. McCredie opposes California dominance while Dugdale advocates four north and four south clubs, risking a merger and fan backlash.
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Pacific Coast League
Portland
D. Hdoward Dugdale
Fortland
Eivenit
Seattle
Tacoma
Seattle Times
Spokane
Northwest
McCredie
Coast League
California
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Judee McCredie
Cal Ewing
San Francisco
Oakhand
Kenny Berry
Digdale
Keying
Berry
Dugdale
Philadelphia Inquirer Noted For Its Timely Reporting
The Philadelphia Inquirer is described as a leading daily newspaper with a long history of prompt, in-depth coverage across local and national events. It emphasizes investigative work and clear reporting to inform readers.
Williams Jubilant Insiders Win Coin At Anaconda Meet
At Anaconda meet insiders profited as favorites common in week long racing. The meet featured big fields and a 12 for 36 win rate, with Julius Williams and Jackson Hogg among key figures shaping the scene and training plans moving to California and St Louis.
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Williams
Barney Schreiber
Los Angeles
Chicago
St. Louis
Mr. Schreiber
Missouri
Schreiber
California
James Hogg
Montreal
Austin
Texas
Wilson
Jack Atkin
Missouri Surfman
Eimperor William
New York
Herman Brandt
Treat
Enoch Wishard
Sheepshead Bay Track
Adolph Spreckels
Spreckels
Napa Ranch
Oakland
Portland lumber magnate George Weidler dies at 71
George Weidler a noted Portland lumber manufacturer and former Pacific coast transportation figure died at his home after a paralytic stroke suffered three years earlier. He was 71 and had longstanding ties to Ben Holliday's famous pony express era.
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Portland
Ore
George Weidler
Pacific Coast
Weidler
Ben Holliday
County Commissioners Appoint Precinct Judges and Deputies
Special Dispatch reports that judges in precincts were appointed and Mrs. W F Cashmore named deputy in the treasurer’s office with tenure until Jan 1. Sheriff Gist also receives a deputy. County bills totaling 38208.80 were approved across funds including 855.25 contingent, 2032.95 poor, and 17721.75 road.
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Standard
Dillon
Board of County Commissioners
W. F. Cashmore
Cashmore
Gist
Teachers’ Institute
American climber Annie Peck reaches Peru after Mt Uuascaran ascent
Lima reports Miss Annie Peck, the American climber who recently summited Mt Uuascaran, arriving in good health after several narrow escapes during the expedition. She will continue on to Cuzco.
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Lima
Peru
Annie Peck
Mt. Uuascaran
Peck
Cuzco
Hunt Hideaway Leaves Hunt With Thirty Dollars
The Shreeder pursues a long legged pitcher named Hunt who won a Ta coma game against Vancouver and earned 30 dollars. George suspects Hunt fled south after season end with the money and has not seen him since.
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Seattle Times
Shreeder
Hiunt
Tacoma
Vancouver
California
George
Hunt
Pop Warner Opens Gridiron Correspondence School
The famed coach Pop Warner, founder of Carlisle Indians plays and innovator of forward passes, starts a mail based football instruction program for small colleges and high schools. Gonzaga College reportedly enrolled as an early participant in the West. Warner, a former Cornell star, is credited as originator of many trick plays and has enjoyed success as a coach.
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Pop” Warner
Cornell
Carlisle Indians
Gonzaga College
Butte
Warner
Cornell University
East
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