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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
2
Sammy Kinville's girls face C.O.D. Laundrymen tonight at Stodden Park at 6 o'clock. The girls will be reinforced with men as pitcher, catcher, and shortstop.
Dandy Dillon tacks Pacific coast feather crown hopeful Weldon Wing of Portland in a 12 round bout at Clarkark tomorrow night as American Legion and Trades Labor council stage Butte Labor Day events. Wing, famed in Northwest feather circles, beat Mike Depinto in a noted four round kayo and earlier clawed through 12 fast rounds with Dillon. Caruso of the ring coordinates Wing's corner while boxers drill, and Helena fans flock to a near capacity outdoor seat block for the main affair and Freyler versus Brandon in a six round undercard.
The United States faces Australia at West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills in the Davis Cup challenge round. Johnsto n meets Australian champion James Anderson in the first singles, followed by Tilden versus John Hawkes. Hawkes and Anderson will play doubles Saturday.
Meaderville and the Colored Giants meet at Clark Park at 6 pm to start a three game series to decide the Butte Independent league championship. If tied after two games a deciding match will occur, with possible use of four pitchers by manager Random.
Funeral notices for Dennis Joseph Dunn Patrick King and John Francis McGlynn. Dunn and King will be buried in St Patrick's and Moriah cemeteries respectively. McGlynn, age 54, autopsy at 1516 Clayton Avenue Walkerville, funeral at St Lawrence Church with mass at 9 30.
Sherman and Reed Funeral Directors advertise a large chapel with family rooms and a music room at their Broadway and Arizona location. The services include these amenities at no extra charge, accessible via phone numbers 57 and 53.
Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion, is barred from boxing in New Jersey. State Boxing Commissioner Bugbee announced the ban on the planned Newark bout with Billy Miske for Sept 10, citing Johnsons Mann Act conviction in federal court years ago.
Everett Dodge, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Luther Dodge, lies in critical condition at St Josephs hospital after a knife wound to the abdomen. The assault occurred as he returned from Olson ranch, two men fled across a north yard fence, leaving no clue. Authorities search the area while doctors treat the teen, with hope if infection is avoided.
In Deer Lodge on August 30 Judge Winston presided over a crowded docket. Defendants in John Lenning et al v Helen Olson were given to November 15 to answer. Louise Pellerin v James Pellerin had witnesses but no alimony. Margaret Knop v William Anderson foreclose suit, answer due September 25. Horatio Wilcox et al v James Walker et al to November 15 to answer. Joan Bielenberg estate will contest appearance continued to September 11. Andrew Stamwell v A C Schilling et al submitted for decision. Theodore Johnson v Northwest Metal Recovery Co ongoing labor dispute trial proceedings continued into afternoon.
An information filed against Ray McGee, Joe Vincent and George Miller alleges use of an automobile without consent. The incident stems from the Aug 18 1923 taking of Jens Elmose Buick. Vincent pleaded guilty and received six months in county jail. McGee and Miller pleaded not guilty with bonds set at $1,000 each.
Local notes from Deer Lodge Montana list visits by C A Spaulding Helena attorney J B Kendrick and W P Halloran Anaconda plus health updates on City Market proprietor Lee Spencer recovering from minor operation in Butte Mrs Anna Bien returns from Bonner trip with improved health and family visits with the Baker and Burks households and Philipsburg friends.
The Derby winner Papyrus will sail for the United States on September 22, conditional on a satisfactory agreement with August Belmont's agent en route to Scotland for the proposed race with the top American 83 year old.
A duckling starts foraging and seeking food the day after it emerges from its nest and becomes visible to observers. The young bird explores its surroundings under watchful parental care in a natural habitat.
The cornerstone of the new Masonite temple will be laid Wednesday at 2 PM under the grand lodge of Montana Masons. Officials from across Montana are expected, including grand master C. L. Bell of Billings. The $300,000 temple, to be ready for occupancy around December, faced steel-delivery delays but contractors foresee turnover to trustees soon after November 23.
Thomas F E Wade formerly of the Standard and now in Montana State College publicity in Bozeman married Tuesday in Missoula to Miss Bessie Blakely. Wade came to Butte two years ago to head the sports desk and later joined the Daily Post before taking his state college post as assistant publicity agent. Mrs Wade is a Missoula High and State Normal graduate. Wade was visiting his Missoula parents when he wed.
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