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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
14
A snowy program at Anaconda featured Sam Bernard defeating rivals in the final, with Ca mille winning the trotting opener easily. Joe Diehl impressed in the early heat, while Red Era and Duchess of Montabello delivered dominant, controlled finishes in subsequent races.
Rumor says Pacific Jockey Club may adopt New York style one race daily for 3 year olds and up under a mile, as a handicap or purse race. Such a rule would curb cheap sprint races, reward owners who ship horses to California, and raise gate value for spectators.
San Francisco reports Stanley Ketchel predicting a fast contest in his scheduled rematch with Billy Papke. Ketchel spoke after a workout with Abe Attell who had just returned from Los Angeles, setting the tone for the bout's pace.
STANDARD FORM CHART H. E. WOODS presiding judge W. Murray starter. Anaconda Thursday Sept 24 1908 tenth day weather cloudy track good. 154 first race four furlongs selling maiden 2 year olds value to first $200.
Pete Clark notes arrivals in Emeryville with three carloads of horses from Seattle and Denver. Clopton’s string includes Madeline Musgrave, a fast 2-year-old filly, and Ramsey’s horses Grass Lees Phil Igoe, Orchan, and Cooney. Denver meeting ended early. Overland Park track owner Gaylord forecasts a 30 day meet with stakes and higher purses before spring.
The Butte Driving Club schedules a Sunday matinee with a four cornered trot in the 2 40 class worth $100 to the winner. Entries Rex Lillie Nellie Spencer Hireen Black Diamond Tom Morrow King T Ray Kenneth Mc Rae. Other races include Idol Addis on in the free for all and Nimbus and a three minute mile knock out race. Visit John Milch at Lodge saloon West Park for cold beer.
New York defeated Chicago 6 to 4 at Polo Grounds in a nerve tingling finish that kept 25 000 fans roaring. The crowd hissed at umpire ODay as New York claimed the win tied by official ruling. President Pulliam later declared the game a tie for Sept 22 and recorded the Sept 24 outcome as a 6-4 New York victory.
Hemphill reached first on a fumbled ball by Davis, stole second, and scored on Balls late hit through short for the only run as Galomeae and colleagues suffer two to one defeat. pitches by Patteries Walsh, Blair, and Shaw, with Lake and Blair in the field.
St Louis won the opener against Boston with a 6 to 3 score as Hartsell and Stone hit home runs. Batteries were Waddell and Spencer for Boston, Morgan and Donohue caught for St Louis. The game took place in St Louis on September 24.
In Cleveland, Washington ended the home team's winning run by edging Cleveland 2 to 1. Washington tallied on Lajoie’s misplayed double and hits by Bemis and Birmingham. Batteries Liebhardt and Bemis for Washington, Johnson and Street for Cleveland.
In the Pacific Coast League Portland dominated Oakland, with Nelson yielding nine runs in two innings before Gardner replaced him. Ote Johnson collected three left handed hits as Portland’s batters found success from the left side. Final score details list Nelson Gardner La Longe Groom Frembes in the battery for Oakland.
Five races listed at varying distances. Semiproenium wins opening dash with Peter Pender second and Whistles third in 1:08 1 5. Lady Ethel takes the mile, Wine Merchant runner-up, Lady Vie third in 1:42. Warfield wins six furlongs, Dr. Barkley second, Miss Sewell third in 1:14 1-5. Al Mueller prevails over Financier and Rncounter in four furlongs at 1:14 2-5. J. B. McMillan wins the mile and a quarter, Don Vegan second, Albert M. third in 2:07 2-5.
The Philadelphia home team hurled a shutout against Cincinnati, 5 to 0. Savage pitched effectively as did Schlei, Moore, and Dooin in support. The offense produced enough runs to secure the victory in a low-scoring ballgame.
Vancouver dominates as Beavers lose to Vancouver in a Northwest League matchup. Both teams hit freely but Vancouver’s defense shines while Butte’s fielding lags. Batteries Erickson and Sugden for Vancouver. Claflin and Spencer for Butte.
Court Lady captured the first race ahead of Obdurate and Taboo with a time of 1 07 3 5 for about two and a half miles steeplechase. Jimmy Lane prevailed in the second race with Stel la Land second and Pirate third in 4 47. Delirium led the handicap over six furlongs with Besom second and Peter Quince third in 1 09. Roasee won the Speculation at a mile and an eighth, with The Squire and Montfort following in 1 53. Golden Pearl took the mile and a sixteenth handicap, Dorante and Gowan third in 1 46 4 5. Etherial won the five and a half furlongs, Harlem Maid second, time not taken due to fog.
Three year old trotting class competes best two in three for a $600 purse with times around 2:17 to 2:19. A pacing division for best three in five offers $1,000 totaling times near 2:00 to 2:14. A $2,500 trotting event lists Daybreak, Berta Mack, and others with times from 2:09 to 2:14. Counselor won the one mile race with Yankee second and Sallie Goodwin third in 1:48.
Seattle erased a long deficit to edge the champions 6 to 5. Pender was wild and Fournier threw a fatal wild pitch. Gate Batteries Seaton and Bunstine, Penter, Brinker and Fournier supported Seattle. Umpire Frary.
Spokane connected on every hit in a Tacoma game, finishing with a decisive score. Batteries Hall Kellackey Killilay Kreitz contributed standout performances as Spokane seized control with timely hits and steady fielding amidst a bustling scoring rhythm.
Baltimore sept. 24 joe gans returns to his hometown with a subdued welcome. He plans to return to boxing largely due to financial pressure as his hotel valued at 30000 carries about 22000 in encumbrances. Former manager al hereford is said to hold significant mortgage interests.
In Detroit on September 24, Philadelphia struck Mullin early, but Detroit found Coombs and tied the game. Batteries Mullin and Schmidt for Philadelphia and Coombs, Plank and Powers for Detroit.
Chicago could not hit Lake safely as New York secured the victory. The game featured strong pitching from both sides, but NY emerged ahead in crucial moments to claim the win in Chicago.
Read as a bold message from Big Store about its wide selection and competitive prices. The display emphasizes high visibility and a clear promise of value to shoppers in the neighborhood.
The 43 pups enter the national futurity in Butte for a $1000 added purse with entries from Butte kennels Denver Cripple Creek Ely and other towns. Notable contenders include Ding Darley Prince Charming Needle Bug and Count Mayberry among many. The field mixes Montana bloodlines with wider regional entrants as officials anticipate a strong show.
Late last night the drawing for a 24 day open stake at the Butte coursing park was followed by a telegram from T A Hoag announcing a storm would prevent shipment of hares. A prior letter had said rabbits shipped. With no hares available there will be no coursing Sunday and the meeting is cancelled.
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