24 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
1
Bridwell and Gine compete as GUIGAGO protests WAPIREYS decision and the president AGHEES. The outcome could cost the Giants pennant as the pivotal play unfolds in New York.
Chaotic scenes at a Washington game led to a suspended finish with police needed as Bridwell’s safe call sparked a reversal by President Pulliam over a technicality. Chicago argued the batter was out on first, but the official ruling stood after the crowd disruption. The game will be replayed tomorrow. Cleveland notched a 8 3 win over New York as Cleveland extended a win streak to ten.
A readible fragment notes an exhibition with mentions of players and teams such as Philadelphia and Cincinnati. References to Looms Graham Mara and Bowarmmat suggest a bygone era game with local clubs and regional figures. The garbled OCR yields limited clarity on date and venue.
Vancouver wins 2 to 1 as Seattle struggles with errors and missed plays. Pitchers and fielding mark the game with Beaty, Aberdeen, Fortier, and Thompson contributing key moments. Weather unsettled, grounds slow, and the scene centers on Vancouver’s repeat win and lingering business-advertising remark.
Ninth day at Anaconda with clear weather and fast track. Entries include Kismet, Math Top, Tolman trained horses, showing out and close finishes. Report mentions Arlving, Whird, Billy, and Challes with stakes and selling race details.
The section outlines a Utah visit by Shag Belfers to play local teams on Friday Saturday and Sunday. Matches on tennis courts feature Champlon Mu Laughlin Harry G Burton Drazed Karated Iack Bartlett and others. A committee led by G Borton Wy Rodgers and KR Nabba will confer with visitors to arrange events.
In a dramatic finish Fair Chance nosed out John A Mallon to win the handicap feature amid windy, uncomfortable conditions as six favorites fell. Lukeramus opened fast to beat Contingent, while Elfin King edged Musthorva in a tight stretch drive.
The Kentucky Racing Association will finish the meeting next Saturday after announcing purse cuts and removal of one event per day. Results list multiple races with winners, times, and placings for Thoroughbreds and a hurdle event. Noted figures include Fenen, Wood Sandals, Lady Baldurne, Arionelte, Mattin Mack, Iva and ann nals Curlongs, Welter Speed, Anilus, Trones, Crookdale Nymph, and Avant shy forlains. Sacramento racing scene also mentioned with a veteran reporter Maynard and other coast figures.
Citation defeats Hedgewood Boy in a grueling mile to set a fastest trotting record for a mare in heat two, matching a world best while the Grand Circuit card in Columbus features multiple heats and notable finishers including Baron Grattan and Thelma.
In a Pacific Coast League note from Portland the visiting team played solidly but pitched erratically. Hogan struggled on the mound as Portland’s defense kept the game close while Oaklands batters pressed. Key contributors included Lewis and Franthas with a 674 batteries tally and notable fielding by Grancy.
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