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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1924
Page
6
Ball and Anderson of the Butte Collegians are named as All-Stars. Three Strong Grizzly backfield players earn selection while captain Hatfield of the Bobcats receives another position. Writer reflects on a big football season.
Walter T. Scott, Montana State Schow of Mines serves as Official Reviewer for Spaldings Football Guide. Second team includes Glynn and Dobens of State College, Shaffer and Wilson of State College, Tilman and Olson, Mines and State College selections among backs ends and linemen with several others listed from Mount St. Charles University Mines and Intermountain.
The piece reviews 1924 Montana football, noting disputed results and the strength of Montana University and Montana State College. It highlights players earning spots on first and second all-state teams, including Kelly, Hatfield, Glynn, Shaffer, Niman, and Gregory, with comments on their roles, skills, and leadership potential.
The evaluation highlights Cowan and Anderson as strong but beatable first team contenders with leadership shown by Anderson as captain. Dirrum, Axtell, Varney, Martinson, Holsenfurdt, Shierson receive limited roles. Wilson Montana State and Spike Sullivan stand out at center and back positions. Winners Sugrue Kinker and Gregory lead second backfield with praise for Bugrue and Risteen, Peters noted for Montana State against Billings Polytechnic.
Formal opening of the Montana School of Mines gymnasium will occur about January 15 with ceremonies under the chamber of commerce. Dr. G W Craven announces plans for dedication, noting the building was secured through chamber efforts and will feature modern facilities and a 110 by 79 foot main floor and a lone track on the second floor.
The piece notes Montana football teams including the University Cubs and College Babkittens, with promising players and a belief that 1925 should be unusually interesting. It mentions improving schedules and higher standings as teams aim to boost state football history.
American League president Ban Johnson is unlikely to resign after owners rebuked him for his stance toward Commissioner Landis. Key figures Clark Griffith Thomas S. Shibe Col. Jacob Ruppert Connie Mack expressed continued support and said there is no reason for him to step down. Johnson did not appear at his office and allies conveyed their views through Henry J. Killilea.
Clark Griffith, president of the Washington club, said he and friends of Ban Johnson will support Johnson as president of the American league after a joint majors meeting rebuke. Griffith called Johnson one of baseballs greatest leaders and expected him to remain head of the league.
Joe Brecher former world heavyweight champion defeated Tom Brent Seetans and Mike Yokel in a Portland bout. Brecher dominated with body scissors and scoring moves as the crowd watched the dramatic match.
The Exchange club team edged Craven garage 25 to 18 in a Commercial Basketball League game at the Y last night. Exchange players Peetos and Matson led with 16 and 6 points while Craven’s Williamson and Beck added 8 each. Lilly starred for Symons as they beat the Bouchers 24 to 7.
The Butte Y M C A hosts the State College Bobcats to open their seasons in a regional clash. Ott Romney leads the Bobcats against a veteran Butte lineup featuring Clevett Matlock and others. Referee Harry Wede Dahli will oversee the game with lineups listed for both squads.
Washington Americans add Walter Dutch Reuther from Brooklyn Dodgers completing a veteran hurlers cadre for the 1925 world champions. Alongside Reuther manager Harris will field Stanley Coveleskie George Morridge Tom Zachary Vean Gregg and likely Fred Morberry as relief.
Abe Goldstein bantamweight champion will defend his 118 pound crown tomorrow night in Madison Square Garden against Sid Martin of Brooklyn in a 15 round title defense. It will be Goldstein's third title match at the arena since winning the belt from Joe Lynch last spring.
Ray Flaherty of Spokane was elected captain of Gonzaga University’s 1925 Bull Dog football team tonight. Flaherty is a two year veteran on Gonzaga elevens and also lettered in basketball and baseball.
In Iowa City Butler beat Iowa University 26 to 22 while Ames Iowa State edged Cornell College 21 to 20. A Boulder Colorado bungalow houses 40 electrically operated devices for school children while Lawrence Housman plans a new home at Glaslogbury.
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