New King of Timely Sluggers Crowned in 1924 AL
Leon Goslin outfielder of the Washington champion team tops the 1924 American League for runs created with 129 in 154 games. Babe Ruth is second with 121 in 153 games, while Bob Meusel drives in 120 in 143 games. Ruth also led with 170 bases on balls in 1923, but 142 in 1924.
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Eddie Collins
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Baseball Walk Totals and Strikeouts Across 1924 Clubs
The 1924 figures show Detroit leading in bases on balls, with the Athletics drawing the fewest. The Yankees drew many none, while Roth’s frequent walks kept them mid to low in the list. The Athletics struck out most, St Louis Browns fanned least, and data cover walks, strikeouts, and batters hit by pitches for Detroit Boston Washington Cleveland New York St Louis Philadelphia.
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Butte Elks Lead Class A Bowling Standings After Nine Weeks
After nine weeks the Butte Elks top the Class A bowling standings at the Y M C A by five games over the Truzzolino team. Key players include Charlie Mudro averaging 207 for 27 games and Ernest Dazzle at 197. Toljan slips to third with 196 as Pascall leads the Truzzolinos at 194. The Truzzolino squad owns the single-game mark 1052, while the Elks hold the three-game record 2970. Further, Elm Orlu team No 2 and Billiard Repair pace the Lead league with Hester at 177 and Bree second at 176.
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Louis Toljan
Tomich Grocery
John Pascall
Truzzolinos
Mike Ignatich
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John Hester
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Wild Bill Lyons Sees Million Dollar Gate In Dempsey-Wills bout
"Wild Bill" Lyons of Denver, former Colorado estate senator and Dempsey booster, visits Butte. He has witnessed every heavyweight title fight in 30 years and predicts Dempsey will meet Harry Wills, likely in California near Los Angeles. He notes promoters plan new arenas and a million dollar gate for the Dempsey Wills card. Non stop dances are popular in London.
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Filipino Boxer Villa Denied Tax Exemption by Philippine Court
Pancho Villa, celebrated Filipino flyweight, faces Philippine income tax on earnings from the United States under local law. The government claims citizenship extends tax liability to incomes of 2000 dollars or more earned abroad. Villa’s attorney argues tax exemption due to prior U.S. taxation. Amount involved not disclosed.
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Fast games played in school girls glass
Two fast basketball games highlighted high school girls classes at the K. of Cem. The Gypsies overwhelmed the Mitsi five 11 to 0 in the first game. The second game featured stout defense with only one field goal after a scoreless first half, and the Flag gers won 2 to 0.
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Dates for three golf events set
New York December 5. Dates for three major U S golf championships will be arranged to avoid clashing with European leads. The national event will be held in June at Worcester Massachusetts. The amateur title in early September at Oakmont Pittsburg. The women’s title in mid October at St Louis and the public links event in early August at Salisbury.
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Montana State Bobcats Open 1320 Season Against Colorado
Demp?r, Dec. 5. The Rocky Mountain conference completed its 1925 football schedule with the resumption of relations between Denver University and Utah University after 12 years. The schedule lists games from Oct. 3 through Nov. 28 and includes a Denver trip to Salt Lake City on Nov. 7 and a Denver vs Colorado Aggies clash at Boulder on Oct. 31. Basketball dates follow, featuring Montana State, Denver, Wyoming, Colorado university, and Utah Aggies in January and February fixtures.
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Bird Basket League Opens Tonight
The Bird Basket Ball league begins this evening at 8:30 with games from the women’s classes of the Y. Bobolinks face Bluebirds at 6:30, Parrots meet Magpies at 8:45, and Orioles play Robins at 9. Captains are Gertrude Leslie, Peggy Uren, Nina Jones, Louise Givogre, Ann Moore, and Helen Lybold. No admission fee.
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Madden Fuentes Bout Scrapped Over Faking Charges
December 5 report that a heavyweight title bout set for Mexico City in January between Bartley Madden of New York and Tony Fuente was cancelled by Madden’s manager Charley Rose. Rose said Fu ente’s alleged faking incident in a prior bout with Fred Fulton prompted the withdrawal. a planned Los Angeles match with Madden was also canceled.
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Freezing Weather Aids Butte Ice Rinks Preparation
Freezing temperatures bolster plans to flood and bank several city rinks under the Butte park and playgrounds committee. Rinks at Clark park Gold and Nevada Porphyry Clark Hub addition and Gagnor street are being prepared for skating, with crews working and a search for another East Broadway site ongoing.
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Lawmakers Get Poor Pay In German Reichstag
Berlin reports that Reichstag members receive 140 dollars a month, a quarter of cabinet ministers’ salary, while enjoying free first class railroad travel across the republic. The stipend and perks reflect modest pay for lawmakers in the German parliament.
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Stanford Grange and Notre Dame Loom in Bowl Matchups
Stanford and California pursue a national title with Notre Dame highly regarded east of the Rockies. The era’s experts project Notre Dame to edge Penn for top status, while Stanford’s chances depend on a win over Notre Dame and California’s result. Both games are expected to draw capacity crowds with strong defenses and potential passing plays shaping the outcomes.
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Romero Cets Decision Over Canadian Fighter in Boston
Quintin Romero of Chile won a ten round decision over Canadian fighter Jack Renault in Boston. The bout was fought at close range with Romero pressing the attack and holding a slight edge throughout the contest.
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