Strangler Lewis Retains World Title in Three Falls
Ed Strangler Lewis defeated Stanislaus Zbyszko two falls to one to retain the heavyweight wrestling championship in St. Louis. Lewis won the second and third falls after Zbyszko took the first, in a match that drew about 12,000 spectators and $16,400 in receipts.
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Lewis
Zbysz
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Stanislaus Zbbyszko
Rickart
Zbyszko
Zbyzsko
Abyzsko
Jim Landos
Dan Koloff
Butte Rotarians Turn Back Anaconda Quint in Bowling Standings
Butte Rotarians defeated Anaconda in a three game series with scores totaling 2 403 for Butte and 2 921 for Anaconda. The final set is to be bowled later at an undecided time and place.
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Butte
Rotary Club
Anaconda Invaders
Butte Rotarians
Ot' Rae
Wiggly Pillow Found Near Letart
Mrs. Winsey Durst of Letart found a big black snake in a pillow she filled from a box of old feathers in an out house. The snake was discovered after her son complained the pillow was wiggly. The boy now refuses to use any pillow.
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Pomeroy
Winsey Durst
Letart
Dundee Gets Decision In New York Bout
Johnny Dundee, junior lightweight champion, won the judges decision over Eugene Delmont in a 12 round match tonight in New York. Delmont challenged throughout as Dundee maintained the lead with steady combinations and clever defense.
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Dundee
New , York
Johnny Dundee
Euene Delmont
Major League Baseball Sets 1928 Transfer Rules
MLB magnates approve a June 15 cutoff for transfers and limit roster moves, extending rosters to 40 until June 15 and restricting pennant-boosting trades. The meeting also tightens option terms and ends a planned expansion to 50 players. Major topics include gambling crackdown and three key trades bringing Pacific Coast League stars to the majors.
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New York
Chicago
Yankees
Eddie Collins
White Sox
Pittsburg
Karl Kunz
Sacramento
Cal
Philadelphia Nationals
Heine Land
Salt Lake City
St. Louis Browns
Hollis Thurston
League magnates clash over trades world series and charity
In New York, the American and National leagues held joint sessions to discuss tighter late season trade restrictions and a nine game world series. They planned to allocate 120,554 dollars in charity from last October's tie game and consider interleague matters by mail vote.
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New York
Landis
Associated Press
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Johnson
RECORD OF BABE RUTH NOT SO BAG
David J Walsh argues Ruth was unfairly labeled a bust for home runs, noting 35 homers in 110 games and a .360 average with strong value from singles and defense. He compares era stats to 1920 and 1921, and critiques fielding and consistency in the 1922 season.
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Babe Ruth
David J. Walsh
International News Service
New York
Ruth
Rman
Muuch
Yankees
Two World Swimming Records Fall At Cleveland Meet
Harold Krueger of Honolulu set a new 220 yard backstroke world record with 2 minutes 48.35 seconds. Johnny Weissmuller of the Illinois Athletic Club broke the 150 yard backstroke world mark in 1 minute 44.35 seconds. Weissmuller also set a new local tank record by winning the 100 yard freestyle handicap in 44.35 seconds.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Athletic Club
Harold Krueger
Honolulu
Johnny Weissmuller
Sinois Athletic Club
Harry Hebner
A. C. Weissmuller
Fast Work Marks Fighters At Gym In Manhattan
Al Sommers and Joe Sim onich led a candid training session at the Manhattan gym with about six other boxers as fans packed the venue. Simonich returned to the ring after a bout with appendicitis and sparred with Sommers while Leo Stokes and Lee Butler showcased headlining style in a four round workout.
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al Sommers
Joe Simonich
Manhattan
Broadway
Loulle
Simonich
Frankie Murphy
Leo Stokes
Staul
Sommers
Lee Butter
Texas
Stokes
Dick Marron
Bill Quilter
Dixie Lahood
Sammy Gordon
Portland
Rooney
Johnny Trambitas
Bill Trambitas
Butte
Homer Stone
Commissioners Name Officers at First Mines League Meeting
The Mines League opened with officers named for 1923. FP. OF. Beaudin was chosen president, L. L. Quigley vice president, Stephen P. Hogan secretary, and John J. Burke treasurer. Plans discussed include eligibility and keeping low admission prices for twilight and Sunday games in Butte and Anaconda.
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Butte
Anaconda
Sig Goodfriend
L. V. Bender
The
Anodes
George W. Noddewig
League
L. L. Quigley
Clarks
Chauncey L. Berrien
A. C. M. Company
E. V. Daveler
L. A. Cody
Black Specs
J. L. Bruce
Colorado Pitts
J. R. Gault
H. P. Hogan
Montana Power Company
Angdes
Steve Hogan
Tilden Undergoes Second Finger Operation
Philadelphia December reports William T. Tilden II, national tennis champion, had another incision on the middle finger of his right hand. The infection started from a scratch and the second operation reduces the finger to just above the second joint.
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Tilden
Associated Press
Philadelphia
William T. Tilden II
Miner Loses Arm in Underground Colorado Accident
Miner Gijeb Allt suffered the loss of an arm and head injuries in an underground accident at a Colorado property. He was taken to Murray hospital and was reported resting easy. William Fanning was hospitalized with back injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by Wilson near the Timber Butte smelter.
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Gijeb Allt
The
Colorado
Murray Hospital
William Fanning
Emmet Street
Wilson
Timber Butte
Four Fast Contests At Y M C A Basketball League
A large crowd watched four men's basketball games at the Y M C A. Flying Five defeated Midgets 36 to 14 with Langs scoring ten and Wade ten. Gophers and Ramblers tied 11 to 6 at halftime before Salisbury led a late surge to a 21 to 18 Ramblers win. Panthers beat Meteors 25 to 7 with McGilvray Benny and O'Brien starred. Scrubs edged Rowdies 21 to 16 as Treloar Fraser and Sundle shone.
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Flying
Will Langs
Wade
Helland
Staples
Sampson
Collins
Warne
Lang
Matson
Morrison
Ramblers
Gophers
Salisbury
Ramblers Sagipoon
I Oe Ceisvinsccis Duee
Ballowury
Cacoe
Boyer
Maru
Sabas
Waail
Smith
Barnicoat
Panthers
Meteors
McGilvray
Benny
O'Brien
Pascoe
Potter
Meteors Bsatten
Beled Enves
McDonald
Huie
PAG
Brusa Wah
Spencer
Wee Eeesaeee
Cpoinse Cruard
Bruin
Willoughby
Bush Guard
Scrubs
Rowdies
Treloar
Fraser
Sundle
Schulze
Callaway
Elderkin
Genzberger
Davis
Jorward
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Tol Wena
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J. I. Cundy
Wilhite
M. MacDonald
A. Macd
Ambrosetti
M. Jovick
Tash
Dr. Tash
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Olsen--Olsen Concoas Ved
Noy Ea Oeeweeerene
P. F. Beaudin
East Buite
Quigley
John Burke
Miner
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Fang
Harvey, Young
Ellefanty
Grainger
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Silvester, Nesbitt
Reece Williams
Ballard
James Guard
Constantine
Sylvester
Havey
Ee Tetas James
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Washington
Military Academy
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Wither
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