Anaconda Racing Card Sees 1908 Debut at Sept 23 Meet
Ninth day of the meet reports clear weather and fast track. First race over three furlongs featured Kismet- Main Top mare Winner trained by J. Holman with strong early pace. Horses Mallon Fair Chance and Billy contested the finish as Son showed early speed. Fifth race noted seven furlongs selling for 3-year-olds and up with $200 to the winner.
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Anaconda
Mallon
Mayham
Ch. m
Kismet
J. Holman
Billy
Ion
Ind
Enene
Borel
Godfather
Shriner
Lukeramus
Blair Ceeees
Mina Baker
Seers
Powell
Geevens
Morse
Woodzone
van Dusen
Teeaee
Constancia
Rao
Fata
Morgana
E Wood
Katie Gleason
Kingthorpe
Fischer Treeee
Lady Powell
Cee Eene
Charboneau
Garterlight
A. Nelson
Katon
Blair
Ryscima
Alton
Taplin
Teh H. Stuart
Cenes
Royal White
King
Close
Sir Preston
W. Powers
Miss May Bowdish
Borescot
Kismet Jr
Taplin Eee
Nelson Oo Ree
Canopus
McLaughlin
Jim Driscoll
Kenilworthy
Eerie
Diamond Nose
Dr. Sherman
Heatherton
Preston
Mines
Bowdish
Sir Modred
Nellie Preston
G. Strobel
Ane
John A. Mallon
Finnegan
Billy Marham
Native Son
Kirschbaum
Aunt Hala
Wits
Ss I
Neugent
Reene W
Sam
H. Stuart
el Paisano
Wolfville
Hel Taplin
Sylva
Alene Morse
Tarp
Hersian
Gore
Keene
Br. F Hamilton
Cc Douglass
Zoe Young
Duke of Orleans
Mrs. Neugent
Cardinal Sarto
Shriner Wtee
Black Dress
Weet
Sir Wesley
H. Stuart Semenes
Willie T
Oas Ereee
McLaughlin Are
Salpearl
Brady
Silver Heels
John J. Rogers
Fischer
Vinton
Belden
Powers
Sarto
Wesley
B. G
Reggie Tyrona
L. C. Williams
Mendon
Cocytus
Jack Paine
Dress
Willie
Keene W
Tara
Special Delivery
Stuart Here
Non
W. W. Finn
Cardinal
Call on Pulliam to Decide Contested Play
Bridwell drives in winning run for New York as Chicago protests a controversial call. Umpire Pulliam to decide the contest with the decision potentially forcing a replay today, risking the Giants pennant chase.
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Pulliam
Pulliam rules tie over Bridwell hit at Polo Grounds
In New York a game against Chicago was ruled a tie by National League president Pulliam after Bridwell’s single and McCormick on third base led to a scramble. O'Day had ruled Bridwell safe. fan disruption and police presence followed as the crowd surged the field. The game will be replayed tomorrow.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Pulliam
National League
Hank O'Day
McCormick
Bridwell
Chicago
O'Day
Brooklyn Falls to Pittsburg in 2 1 defeat
Brooklyn was defeated by Pittsburg 2 to 1 with pitchers Leifield Gibson Wilhelm and Querr in a game umpired by Klem. The score reads Pittsburg 3 4 and Brooklyn 1 2, with Sea Batteries noted in the rundown of players.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Leifield
Gibson
Wilhelm
Qunr
Klem
Banton Wins Two Games Over St Louis In Boston Series
In Boston on September 2, Banton swept a doubleheader against St Louis, taking the first game 7 to today and the second 4 to 1. The Thursday game was postponed or not completed.
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Boston
Old Time Ball Players Ready For City Exhibition
Tomorrow the city hosts two old time ball games featuring veterans from ten years ago. First game includes Lindarman Graham Hay mond Moran with umpire Johnstone. score details unclear. Second game lists Geers, Flaherty, Bowerman, Higginbotham, Bliss with umpire Johnstone.
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Eepe Tan Ae
Wen Ee
Seatoon Ene Ekays
Ult Feenesd
Tate Hatteries
Lindarman
Graham
Haymond
Moran
Johnstone
E.gso
Neiege Aeleiedgentase Nee Bt Geers Ateans
Flaherty
Pitchers Battle Ends Narrowly as Rowen Beats Covateski
In Philadelphia on Sept 3 a pitchers duel between Cincinnati recruit Rowan and Philadelphia rookie Covateski yielded a 1 to 0 victory for Cincinnati. Secore reported Cincinnati 6 hits, Philadelphia 0 errors. Batteries: Rowan and McLean for Cincinnati Covateski and Iwooin for Philadelphia. Umpires Owen and Rigiler.
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Philadelphia
Rowan
Cincinnati
Covateski
Secore
Somertie Cae
McLean
Covaleski
Iwooin
Owen
Rigiler
St. Louis Triumphs 5 4 over Washington on comeback
In a ninth inning rally, St. Louis scored four runs to beat Washington 5 to 4, claiming the third game of the series. Battery duo Howell, PeWy and Spencer, Witherup and Street noted on the mound.
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Bt Lois
St. Louis
Pei
Chicago Beats Philadelphia 2-0 In Hard Fought Game
Chicago defeated Philadelphia here today to 2 in a closely contested match. Batteries were Smith Sullivan and Shaw Flater and Lapp.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
R.H. B
Cica Rcm
Smith,Sullivan and Shaw
Lapp
Wild Throw Decides Game in Detroit Loss
Detroit reports a wild throw by Schmidt on a routine third out in the third inning, allowing three runs and shifting the game's momentum. Batteries by Donovan and Schmidt, with Young and Criger also noted in the action as the Tigers contend for control.
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Detroit
Schmidt
Cleveland Extends Win Streak with Narrow Victory
Cleveland achieved its tenth consecutive win as R. H. E. Cleveland faced off against a battery duo Rhoades and Land with Chesbro, Billiard, and Kleinow in a tense matchup.
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Cleveland
R.H
Rhoades
Land
Chesbro, Billiard and
Kleinow
Northwestern League battle ends 2 to 4 in dull game
Vancouver on September 23 saw Quigley fail to score on a home run hit due to not touching second base. The rest of the contest lacked interest with MANCOUVOR Lsccunsuctoeers credited with two and Budens cook oe eye in the battery for Hall and Arbogast Samuels and Spencer.
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Vancouver
Quigley
Aberdeen Defeats Seattle In Low-Scoring Baseball Clash
Seattle managed four hits off Thompson while Aberdeen played a flawless fielding game to seal a 6 0 victory. The pitcher trio Lourine? Fortier Fournier and Anderson dominated, with Litt eries and Fortier contributing. A separate Tacoma note mentions a rainout on Sept 2 and a business joke about courage to advertise.
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Seattle
Thompson
Aberdeen
R. H. E. Aberdeen
Sevestessee
Anderson and Fortier
Fournier
Salt Lakers to Visit Butte for Week of Sports Events
Salt Lake players arrive next Friday to challenge Utah champions at the Country Club. Championships in golf and a three afternoon tennis series feature top Salt Lakers and local Butte players including Mc Laughlin Burton Karsted Bartlett Hobbs and others. Doubles teams will pair McLaughlin with Burton Bartlett with Karsted McLeod with Hobbs and Witherspoon with Osenbrug. A social committee will coordinate with the Country Club, while travel invites go to Anaconda Helena Great Falls Livingston and Billings. Local doubles rackets prize by Dr. T C Witherspoon will be decided by blind draw. entries due tomorrow night with D W Rodgers.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Butte
McLaughlin
Harry G. Burton
Alfred Karsted
Jack Bartlett
R. R. Hobbs
Goodwin Speed
T. C. Witherspoon
Nichols Morris
Ross
Bennett
Radgers
A. R. Mosher
Burton
Bartlett
Karsted
McLeod and Hobbs
Witherspoon
Osenbrug
Roll
Rodgers
Salt Lakers
H. G. Burton
D. W. Rodgers
Anaconda
Helena
Great Falls
Livingston
Billings
Hennessy
Fair Chance Wins Narrowly in Feature Handicap Race
J J Ellerd's Fair Chance nosed out Harry Stover's John A Mallon at the wire to win the day’s feature handicap. The crowd saw a dismal card for favorites as Lukeramus, Contingent, and several top choices fell short. Vinton sulked to a distant finish after a dramatic day of racing with brisk winds and shifting leads.
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J. J. Ellerd
Fair Chance
Harry Stover
John A. Mallon
Tower
Native Son
Mallon
Billy Mayham
Rocky Mountain Wonder
Mallen
Billy
John 4
Lilly Mayham
Stover
J. M. Stokes
Lukeramus
Kentucky Racing Association to finish meet with reduced purses
Lexington Kentucky September 23 Although losing money daily the Kentucky Racing association announced it will finish the meeting which ends next Saturday by reducing purses and cutting one event from each day Results: first race five and one half furlongs I R Fenen won Cordovia second Crystal Maid third Time 1 07 5 Second race six and one half furlongs Wood Sandals won Honest second Hannibal third Time 1 13 4 Fifth race mile and one sixteenth Mattie Mack won Bone Brake second Bonnie Bard third Time 1 47
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Lexington
Kentucky Racing Association
I. R. Fenen
Cordovia
Crystal Maid
Wood Sandals
Honest
Hannibal
Lady Baldur
Machias
Halskett
Tea
Arionette
Alice Baird
Roseburg II
Mattie Mack
Bone Brake
Bonnie Bard
Witching Hour Leads First Race at Five and Half Furlongs
Witching Hour wins the first race for 2-year-olds in 1:07 1-5 with George W. Lebold second and Ragman third. In the steeplechase handicap Water Speed prevails about two miles, Mark Gumbert second, Sandy Creek third in 3:51 2-5. Anilus captures the one mile and an eighth with Williecrankie second and Castlewood third in 1:54. Fourth race the Holly handicap at five and a half furlongs sees Trance win with Fitzherbert second and Hilarious third in 1:06 1-5. Fifth race mile and an eighth results in Dan oscara winning, Brookdale Nymph second, Tieling third in 1:54 4-5. Sixth race about six furlongs sees Queen Margaret win, Ida D. second, Biskra third in 1:10 2-5.
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Witching Hour
George W. Lebold
Ragman
Mark Gumbert
Sandy Creek
Anilus
Williecrankie
Castlewood
Trance
Fitzherbert
Hilarious
Danoscara
Brookdale Nymph
Tieling
Queen Margaret
Ida D
Biskra
Death of famed Pacific coast boxer Harry Maynard on train
Sacramento reports Harry Maynard once a renowned light weight champion on the Pacific coast died on a train en route to the city. Death is believed due to cancer. Maynard ran a San Francisco resort that hosted ring celebrities including John L. Sullivan Slade Peter Jackson Joe McAuliffe Slavin and others when they visited.
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Sacramento
Harry Maynard
Pacific Coast
Tuscan Springs
Maynard
San Francisco
John L. Sullivan
Slade
Peter Jackson
Joe McAuliffe
Slavin
Lodge Saloon at West Park Serves Fine Beer
West Park patrons enjoy a good glass of beer at the Lodge saloon. John Milch operates the establishment, offering a selection of brews to locals and visitors.
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Lodge Saloon
West Park
John Milch
Citation Wins Trot Breaking Records At Grand Circuit Card
In Columbus on September 23 Citation defeated Hedgewood Boy in a grueling free-for-all pacing. Citations second heat set a world mare record 2.0134, tying the fastest mile 2:03. The meet features multiple heats and purses, including a 2:09 class trot and a $5,000 Kentucky Stock Farm Futurity for 3-year-olds.
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Columbus
Ohio
Hedgewood Boy
Citation
Illinois
Mahon
Hedgewood Bay
Baron Grattan
Ecstatic
Readville
Charley Hall
Lesie Waterman
Thor
Thelma
Elmwood
Ding Pointer
Elesis
Robert Kern
Prince Arundel
William M. Lyddite
William ¢. Prince
Patrick
Gold Coin
Minnie M
Nancy Alien
Shafra
the Soo
Neleyone
Careton
Shadeland
Faustelar
Major Higginson
Robert L., Jr
Crosemary
Chimes
Binbolla
Horace G
Kentucky Stock Farm Futurity
the Harvester
Oro Lambert
Justo
Sadie Worthy
Thistledown
Subrosat
Little Sweethear
Portland Hosts Wild Pitchers in Coast League Tilt
In Portland on September 23 the visitors struggled as Hogan pitched erratically, giving Portland a rare chance to prevail. The contest featured rough batting and defensive miscues, with Oakland trailing and the final out signaling a tense finish.
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Portland
Hogan
R. HB
Oakland
Lhears
Lewis
Graney
Frambes
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