Rain delays start of Montana state tennis tourney
Butte hosts the 24th annual Montana State Teens association event delayed by the heaviest summer rain. Kenneth Simmons leads Arthur Linforth 6 1 2 1 when the storm halted play as semifinals approach with men’s singles, doubles, ladies events, and handicap draws set for Friday finals and banquet.
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Arthur Linforth
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Howe
Interview With John McGraw Reveals Pennant Take
A rainy day interview with John McGraw of the Giants explores pennant race views and Yankee prospects. The discussion touches on the American League standings, pitching strength, and nerves required to drive pennant campaigns, with McGraw foreseeing a tight finish among top clubs.
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Five Million Fish Eggs Planted In Local Lakes
An effort to stock regional waters continues with five million fish eggs planted to replenish populations. Officials report healthy conditions at lakes and expect gradual growth as eggs hatch and fingerlings enter the water.
Western teams stars eliminate foreigners in doubles
In Longwood, Massachusetts, the French doubles duo Borotra and Lacoste were upset by Walter Weabrook and Harvey Snodgrass in a five set national doubles championship match 12-10 6-4 4-6 2-6 8-? The match featured top players home and away with Tilden eliminated from doubles as well while Helen Jacobs from San Francisco made a strong eastern debut defeating Frances Sears in the Longwood women’s tournament.
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Firpo Fight Move Delayed Amid Perjury Hearing
United States Commissioner Hitchcock postponed the Firpo perjury hearing to September 20. Firpo’s scheduled bout with Harry Wills remains set for September 11 as Canon Chase and the New York civic league seek Firpo’s deportation over alleged immigration form false statements.
Deportation and Bail in Immigration Case
A deportation case notes a woman being removed as part of a country cleansing effort. Firpo is not exempt from scrutiny and should face the same fate. Firpo remained in custody with bail set at two thousand dollars and posted.
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Weissmuller clips world record at Vienna meet
Paris August 12 Reuters dispatch reports Johnny Weissmuller of Chicago set a new world record in the 100 meter free style at the Vienna international swim meet with a time of 58.10 seconds. The previous world mark, also by Weissmuller, stood at 68.35 seconds set in Alameda, California in July 1922.
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St. Joseph Fans Not Giving Support
St. Joseph Missouri August 19 Associated Press owners of the St. Joseph Western League baseball club warn they will transfer the team franchise unless attendances improve at home games. They say the club has been losing money and seek a buyer before season’s end.
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Colonel Bidwell Wins Cleveland Purse Feature Race
Colonel Bidwell driven by Harry Stokes of Springfield, Ohio, won the Cleveland purse of $3,000 for 207 class pacers in straight heats at North Randall Cleveland. Baron Worthy finished second and Rib- completed the top finishers in the Grand Circuit program on August 19.
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Dumping Ground May Become Playground West of Blaine School
Trustees Lindsay and Stewart with Clerk Richard Brimacor met Walkerville city council to discuss converting a west Blaine school dumping ground branded a health menace into a playground. The council agreed to share cleanup costs and to forbid future dumping on the site.
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Firpo Bonded in Perjury Case Ahead of Wins Fight
Argentine heavyweight Luis Angel Firpo remains charged with perjury after a federal hearing set for Sept. 20. Bail posted at 2000 dollars. The case concerns statements to immigration authorities about his acquaintance with Senorita Blanca Lourides Picart. Firpo returns to training at Saratoga Springs before facing Harry Wins on Sept. 11 in New York. Pancho Panchex? Pancho Wins on Fouls: Kid Pancho defeats Budd Morris in San Antonio by foul in a four round stoppage after a knockdown and nine count in the first round.
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