Norwegian vaulter Hoff may challenge American pole vault supremacy
New York August 1 reports say Charles Hoff of Norway could threaten U S pole vault dominance at next year Olympics. Hoff recently set and then tied world records with 13 feet 6 inches, following a string of European progress that has matched American heights since 1896.
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Flying Parson 10 Nears Reinstate To Cinder Path
New York Aug 15 A strong probability exists that Harold C Cutbill known as the Flying Parson will race next winter His case will be discussed at the AAU convention in Detroit in November His reinstatement to amateur status hinges on the full presentation of the facts surrounding his suspension for accepting expenses from a promoter Cutbill once rivaled Joie Ray on the mile and his return would delight track fans across the country
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Atlantic
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See dismal outlook for Britain trade says Geddes
Sir Eric Geddes, cabinet minister, warned the European situation must be settled first to improve trade and reduce unemployment. He said the present disturbed Europe prevents a renewed upward trade cycle and expressed doubt about a quick resumption of last century’s growth.
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London
Eric Geddes
Golfers Ready for the Fray at Butte Country Club
More than 100 top Montana golfers gather at the Butte Country Club for the seventh annual state amateur and open championships. favorites include Mrs. Branscombe and Mrs. Tucker, with Joe Novak hampered by an elbow injury from a stray swing. Barker captains the West Side team as plan for a busy schedule unfolds with medals, match play, and a clock green putting contest.
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Butte
Reno Sales
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Charles Branscombe
Anaconda
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R. R. Kilroy
Grace Barnett
Missoula
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Cal
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West Side
T. O. Hammond
Atlantic
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H. I. Wilson
Europe’s Stabilization Seen as Key to Trade Revival
A European crisis refrain argues that without a stabilized Europe Germany cannot be bought from, Italy prefers German goods, and India cannot purchase U S products. Sir Eric notes England lags behind America with no more output, while the U S shows a 15 percent efficiency gain in factory work.
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Italy
India
England
America
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Automobile ownership ratios in 1900 vs today
One automobile to every 6,500 people in 1900 contrasts with today’s rate of about one car per eight people in the United States. The shift reflects vast growth in vehicle availability and changing mobility patterns.
Ruth Takes Lead Slugging Honors
In St Louis, Babe Ruth drives his 30th homer of the season to spark a 6 3 win over New York as Shocker earns his first win in five starts against the pace setters. Ward also homers for the visitors. Cubs and Senators split a doubleheader, Washington taking 5 1 in Chicago, and Chicago winning 4 3 in the nightcap.
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Boston Beats Cleveland 8 to 6. Ehmke and Ferguson Forte Late
Boston wins 8 to 6 as relief pitchers Ferguson and Ehmke shut down Cleveland in the seventh and eighth. Speaker delivers a perfect day at the plate with two singles, two doubles and a home run. Fullerton Ferguson Ehmke Devormer Coveleski Morton Bedgood Smith ONeill Myatt log the battery for both teams.
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Tigers Top Philadelphia 7-5 Behind Veach Homer
Detroit edged the Phillies 7 to 5 to win the second game of the series. Veach belted a three run homer, driving in two teammates as Detroit built a early lead and held on. Hasty Romell Perkins anchored the mound innings while Holloway Johnson Coole Bassier worked for Philadelphia.
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Giants Lead Slips as Cincinnati Takes Doubleheader
The Cincinnati Reds narrowed the gap with the New York Giants by winning both ends of a doubleheader 6-3 and 10-5. Luque earned his fourth victory, homering with Pinelli aboard, while McGraw deployed five pitchers across the games. In Boston, Southworth’s ninth inning triple and McInnis’ single delivered a 3-2 win over Chicago as Friberg doubled for Chicago’s two runs.
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Pittsburg Triumphs 4 3 In Wild Pitcher’s Duel
Aug 15 Philadelphia game ends 4 3 as Traynor homers into left field bleachers in eighth to seal Pittsburg victory over Philadelphia. Cooper vs Behan duel sees Cooper’s 10 hits for Pittsburg. Behan allows 9. Batteries Cooper Schmidt Behan Henline.
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Brooklyn Beats St Louis 7 to 1 in Series Opener
Brooklyn defeats St Louis 7 to 1 in the first game of the series here. The Cardinals score their lone run on an error by Berg who had 11 chances. Pfeffer North and Ain Smith Ruether and De Berry credited with the win and loss respectively.
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Davis Cup Final Tie Opens at Longwood
The 1923 Davis Cup final begins at Longwood Cricket Club Chestnut Hill with Rene Lacoste facing James Anderson in the opening singles followed by Jacques Brugnon versus John Hawkes. The doubles and remaining singles are planned for Friday and the series concludes Saturday.
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France
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Melbourne
Quebec Feather Is Empire's Champion
In Montreal Quebec on Aug 15 Kid Roy of Quebec featherweight won a 16 round decision over Jose Fox England champion to take the featherweight championship of the British empire The bout stayed even until the tenth round when Roy nearly knocked Fox out A later bout between Benny Valgar New York and Freddie Jacks England was stopped in the first round with Jacks unable to land a punch while substituting for Ever Hammer of Chicago
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Circus Day in Butte Welcomes Ringling Show
A Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey performers trio headlines gala day in Butte. An early morning scene unfolds in the railroad yards as locals and visitors gather to witness the world famous circus arrival and activities.
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Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Batley
Circus Day Information at Butte Show Grounds
Circus day details list performances at 2 and 8 pm with doors opening an hour early. Features include 700 elephants or more, Europe’s largest trained acts, horse show, 700 champions, and a vast main tent. Tickets sold at Paxson Rockefeller Drug Co and show grounds. prices range from 1.00 to 1.75. Arrival by rail from Great Falls, departure to Missoula. no street parade.
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Paxson & Rockefeller Drug Company
West Park Street
Butte
Ringling Brothers Circus Comes to Butte With 700 Arenic Stars
The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus arrives in Butte from Great Falls on 100 rail cars. It will not parade but will showcase 700 performers, including Berta Reeson and Lily Leitzel, with 30 tents led by the big top longer than a Leviathan. The show features trained animals, hippos, giraffes, elephants, and a world of dazzling acts across the vast grounds.
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Winners announced in Giagus page contest at Standard
Miss Margaret Heleh an 921 West Woolman Street wins first prize six free tickets to Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey. Clarice Callaghan 1802 South Gaylord Street second prize four tickets. Martha Washington Misevic 507 South Montana Street third prize two tickets. Contest results come with circus details and show times.
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West Woolman Street
Clarice Callaghan
South Gaylord Street
Martha Washington Misevic
South Montana Street
Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Bailey
Standard Office
Spectacular Circus Program Delights with Horses and Performers
The season features at least nine acts with seventy bareback riders and twenty two high school horse riders. Belgium’s Reiffenach sisters present athletic riding while Seville and Bagonghi teams perform. One hundred clowns entertain alongside famous riders. A large menagerie and over two hundred trained animals share the mammoth program with dwarfs and Spark Plug in three steel arenas.
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Albania Advised By Official Sees Calm State
Tirana Albania W F Stirling official adviser to the Albanian government who has just completed a tour of the country says reports of insurrection and fighting are pure inventions and that the country was never less tranquil. He asserts public security is remarkably good and no Balkan country is more orderly. He calls Albanians keen enterprising and eager to attract foreign capital to develop wealth.
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Fascists Claim Over One Million Adherents
A fascist council issued a communique declaring the movement's position fully satisfactory and stating its adherents now exceed one million.
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Grand Fascist Council
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