Boxer Robbie Eyes Fight After Grapefruit Incident
In a Washington aviation tale a grapefruit was tossed from a plane to mock a boxer Robbie in the ring. The exchange recalls stars like Reece and Street, with notes on baseball lore and pitching myths, hinting at the era’s sports culture and famous Johnson anecdotes.
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Michigan Bans Dempsey Wills Title Tilt
Governor Groesbeck declares the proposed Dempsey vs Wills match in Michigan will not be countenanced. The debate centers on promotion by Floyd Fitzjone with local hotel owner Jackvnac Island seeking approval. The governor calls championship bouts mere auctions of public interest.
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Nebraska Seeks Trask Meet With Washington
A fragmentary note indicates Nebraska aims to arrange a meeting with Washington about winter training for the Huskies team. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Intersectional Ring Battles On Tonight At Madison Square Garden
Card features new light heavyweight champion Fidel Latur of Lon and fighters from regions to compete at Madison Square Garden in a themed event. Organizers aim to raise funds in a charity boxing night with notable bouts and festive atmosphere.
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Tennis Stars Cleared In Unauthorized Exhibition
Six top players including William Tilden appeared in an unsanctioned fund-raising tennis event. The United States Lawn Tennis Association advisory committee dismissed the incident without penalties, citing a misunderstanding. A letter from president Jones W Meracreat conveyed regret and urged proper sanctioning in the future.
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McGraw Beats Vicentini in 12 Round Championship Bout
Phil Mc Graw of Detroit defeats Tals Vicentini of Chile in a twelve round fight in New York. McGraw weighed 135 pounds while Vicentini weighed 141 and a half.
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State U Five 10 Playy MG A Teams on Degree 10
Basketball fans in Butte will see a rare matchup at the M C A gym on Wednesday night December 30 as Montana State College and Montana State University meet the Med lia and Rouchers squads of the YMCA. The Medina squad adds Ben Matlock and Letty to threaten Boyer while Boucher weighs Bird and Worden. University stars include Bill Kelly Ewert and a strong lineup of Ritter Vaney Kenin Pedimanshie. Referee Harry Cabilliers and timer Walter Scott will handle the game as the gym fills with fans hoping for a feature showing from the two local clubs.
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Wild Cats Win Two Of Three In Commercial League
Anaconda Bowling Club Wildcats scored two wins in a three game set on Teacher Alleys last night in the Commercial League.
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Auto Show Set for January in Butte
Butte automobile men announce January 23 to 28 for the auto show at Columbia Gardens pavilion. The timing aims to prearrange orders for the coming year with dealer and cooperative support. Montana firms Wood land Montana Ha Dany and George I Forsythe along with K M Hiteh and others are represented.
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Penaluna 15 First In Handicap Race At Rink
Tom Penaluna won the handicap skating contest at Holland rink with Dan Graham second and Bud Telling third. Poor ice affected the race before a large crowd. Graham finished strong and Telling showed promise of becoming a top skater. Llewelyn was below par. R.T. Levengood started the race with judges John T. Sullivan Frank Monahan and Arthur Nelson.
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Jensens and Medlins Start Night of Commercial League
Tonight at MC A arena the Medlins and Jensens lead the league in the opening game. The Medlins seek revenge after beating the Jensens recently. In the second match Bouchers face Symons and Montana Hardware plays Timber Hutte, closing the program. First game at 7 40 p.m.
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Dreyfuss Urges Fix For Called Games In Baseball
Barney Dreyfuss, owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates, champions a plan to correct the issue of games called due to rain or umpire errors. He argues that such calls undermine the sport and calls for reforms to ensure fair outcomes.
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Princeton Yale Harvard gridiron tangle sparks proposed plan
Yale alumni push to resume games with Princeton and Harvard on a fixed cycle, arguing that unfinished matchups distort the season. Barneys plan would extend timing and renew rivalries by resuming stalled games, with Princeton citing shorter seasons as a counter.
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Detroit Tigers Seek Shortstop Prospect From Midget Ranks
The Tigers, under Manager Cobb, continue to hunt for a star infielder. Previous good showings by Jimmy Taverner and Emery Rigney’s crew prompted trial moves, with hope a small-statured player like Rich or Donte Bush could emerge as the next infield star from the ranks of the midgets, amid lingering talks of York Pennsylvania league connections.
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Shade and Todd 10 Battle New Year’s Card Planned
The Associated Press reports Tex Rickard completed a three bout card for Madison Square Garden on New Year’s. Dave Shade will meet Roland Todd in a 10 round welterweight clash while Sailor Friedman faces Willie Harmon in the semi final. Other results note McKenzie’s knockout streak and Langley’s potential resignation after an appeal.
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Legion boxing plan fixes tentative January bout in Butte
American Legion officials indicate California Joe Lynch will likely oppose Dixie Lahood in Butte during the second week in January. Lynch has beaten bantam title holder Charlie Rorenbere and others, while Lahood trains in California awaiting quick signing on coast offers.
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