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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1924

Page

8

Missouri Tigers to meet Trojans in Pacific coast clash

The Missouri Tigers face USC Trojans in the second post season intersectional game on the Pacific coast. USC, led by Coach Henderson, shows 249 points for and 37 against in 11 games, while Missouri has 103 for and 21 against in nine games. The Tigers concluded training today and will travel tomorrow.

Associated Press Los Angeles Pacific Coast Trojan Warriors University of Southern California Tigers University of Missouri Missouri Valley Trojans Henderson Middle West Southern California

Change in Pass Rule Would Hurt Grid Game

University of Illinois coach Robert Zuppke opposes changes to the forward pass, warning tinkerings could harm the game as spectacle. He expresses personal views as AFCA leaders plan their meeting in New York with Heilmann traveling in Europe.

Associated Press Chicago Robert C. Zupnke University of Illinois Zuppke American Football Coaches’ Association New York John W. Heilmann Europe Eh Zuppke

Merkle to Join Yankees as Assistant Coach

Fred Merkle, famed for the bonehead play, will become assistant coach of the New York Yankees under Ed Barrow, pending a near completion deal. The former Giants first baseman, who starred with Larry Doyle and Art Fletcher, recently played with Rochester in the International League.

New York Fred Merkle Yankees Ed Barrow Erkie Giants Larry Doyle Art Fletcher Merkle Rochester Miller Useing

Hollanders, Hubs and Eagles Win Contests

Hollanders defeated Emma Streets 5 to 0, Lake Eagles beat the Dakotas 8 to 0, and Hubs toppled Thornton Tigers 12 to 1 in yesterday’s Boys' Hockey league games at Holland rink. Lineups list players for each side with goal and assist tallies.

Hollanders Emma Streets Lake Eagles Dakotas Hubs Thornton Tigers Holland Davis Sullivan

Conti Breaks World Record in 18.2 Balk Line Billiards

Roger Conti of France blazed to 477 in 18.2 balk line play, beating Flex Grange 500 to 59 to win the French and European championship. He set a new world mark, finished unbeaten in five matches, 2,500 points in 36 innings, 69.4 grand average, with two 600-point three-inning blocks.

Associated Press Paris Roger Conti Flex Grange France Europe Conti

Firpo eyes April title shot after Dempsey loss

Luis Firpo told Paris reporters he expects a New York bout in April against Tom Gibbons or Jack Renault for a shot at Jack Dempsey's crown. He recounted knocking Dempsey out of the ring in the first round and lamented the rematch outcome he says was influenced by the gang.

Paris Luis Firpo Jackempsey Tom Gibbons Jack Renault New York Sport Writers Sporting Auto Dempsey

Another Operation for Uncle Robbie in Baltimore

Wilbert Robinson manager of the Brooklyn National League club underwent a second operation at Union Memorial hospital in Baltimore where he has been a patient for several weeks with pleurisy according to dispatches.

Baltimore

Dream of the country of Used-to-Be

Poetic piece recalling old dreams and past times as Christmas nears. Vivid imagery of drums horns and phantom shadows stirs nostalgia for youth, faith, and play in a bygone era, contrasting aging with a renewed holiday mood.

Ces

Mind over matter in a stubborn resolve profile

A fragmented passage highlights T N T as mind over matter, noting concentration and determination can overcome failure. Professor Marquis states mind is greater than matter when nothing is wrong, and suggests perseverance despite uncertainty as the final score dominates the scene.

Professor Marquis

Marquettes Meet Montana Hardwares In Montana State Hockey Clash

The Marquettes and Montana Hardwares face off in a regular season Montana State Hockey Association game at Holland rink this afternoon. Three 15 minute periods set the pace with a band performing during the event and a supporting Lak Avoca Intermediates versus Hollanders game afterward.

Marquettes Montana Hardwares Montana State Hockey Association Holland Rink Avoca Hollanders Mont Marquattes Rowe-Rutledge Comnors

Yankee Utility Man Shag Horan Traded To Los Angeles Coast League

New York today announced Shag Horan the Yankee utility man has been released outright to the Los Angeles club of the Coast league. Infielder Hillis who came from Atlanta GA was released under option to Thiedo.

Associated Press New York Shag” Horan Yankee Los Angeles Hillis Yanks Atlanta, Ga Thiedo

Major gridiron showdowns highlight Saturday slate

Notre Dame meets Army in New York and Pennsylvania faces Yale in New Haven. Princeton meets Navy at Annapolis and Columbia faces Ohio State in Columbus.

Associated Press Notre Dame Army New York Pennsylvania Yale New Haven Princeton Navy Annapolis Columbia-Ohio State Columbus

Tunney to Meet Fast Tom Gibbons in New Bout

New York Dec 24 Gene Tunney American light heavyweight champion has been awarded a bout with Fast Tom Gibbons of St Paul who recently knocked out Kid Norfolk of Baltimore. Mike McTigue favors an outdoor summer bout with Tunney and hopes to meet the winner of the Tunney Gibbons bout if arranged.

New York Gene Tunney Chamson Amy Gibbons St. Paul Kid Norolk Baltimore Mike McTigue Tunney

Dundee to Fight Bretonnel in 15 Round Paris Match

Johnny Dundee of New York, former featherweight champion, signs to fight Fred Bretonnel, ex European lightweight champion, in Paris on January 27 for 15 rounds. Dundee will weigh Bretonnel in at 138 pounds, giving away six or seven pounds, and will receive $5,000 plus 20 percent of gate receipts.

Pundee Paris Johnny Dundee New York Fred Bretonnel Dundee Bretonnel

Cubs' Program Details for Spring Training

Chicago will skip a preliminary work at Catalina and depart December 26 to start tentative plans. Exhibition games begin March 7 with Los Angeles based teams and the Kansas City club, totaling about 20 games in Los Angeles Le Beach and Oakland. Mallicolo Island in the Pacific remains inhabited by cannibals with no white survivor reported.

CUBS Chicago Chicago National League Baseball Club Catalina Stand William Veeck Los Angeles le Beach Oakland Cal Kansas City

Body of Millionaire Boy William McClintock Exhumed

The body of 21 year old William Nelson McClintock, heir to the McClintock millions, was exhumed at Oakwoods Cemetery as investigators probe possible natural causes for his death. His fiancée Miss Vabelle Pope recalled their romance and the failed marriage bid while a coroner's jury is convened and an autopsy is performed under Coroner Oscar Wolfe.

Associated Press Chicago William Nelson McClintock McClintock Oakwoods Cemetery Vabelle Pope Oscar Wolfe Young McClintock William D. Shepherd Miss Pope Eclintock Shepherd Illinois Tiends R. Rufus B. Stolp

Fairbanks Robin Hood Shown At The Ansonia

The article praises Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood for its exceptionally fast production. Allan Dwan led the directing team, with Fairbanks coordinating departments to ensure constant momentum from start to finish.

Douglas Fairbanks Ansonia Fairbanks Allan Dwan Mr. Fairbanks

Balloon Tire Imports Drop Amid American Tire Competition

Due to competition from American tire makers imports of French balloon automobile tires have nearly ceased in the country, reflecting how domestic producers affect foreign goods access.

Former Chile of Day Forged Free Former Chile of Day For​ges Free

William H. Anderson, former state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League, was paroled from Sing Sing after nine months of a year long sentence for third degree forgery. He posted $5,000 bail on four indictments for grand larceny and extortion and later spoke of renewed faith and plans for a quiet Christmas at Yonkers with his ailing wife.

Associated Press New York William H. Anderson Anti-Saloon League Yonkers Anderson Sing Sing League

France Rejects Cologne Evacuation by January Deadline

Paris reports Premier Herriot conveyed to cabinet that Cologne cannot be evacuated on January 19 as Germany fails to meet Versailles terms. France cites continued German disarmament breaches, Nine-point Reich compliance delays, and arms manufacture at Essen. Official commission reports expected mid January.

Associated Press Paris Cologne Germany Ruhr Reich Essen Reichswehr Mier Commission of Control

Berlin church repurposed as theater amid protests

In Berlin one historic church has been converted into a theater after its closure due to small congregation. The move proceeds with protests from former worshipers while officials stipulate only high literary merit plays will be staged.

Broomes Theater Berlin

Anaconda News Postoffice Clears Christmas Mail Backlog

Postmaster Daniels reports the Anaconda postoffice handled the heaviest Christmas mail ever as delays from trains created a massive last day rush. Trucks aided carriers, windows opened at 8 am, close at 11 am with an extra hour kept open to finish deliveries. One letter mail delivery is planned amid ongoing cases.

Daniels Daniela

Secret Anaconda Marriage Revealed On Christmas Eve

F L Headington manager of the Western Union office and Mae Dillon of Big Timber married on Oct 25 in a ceremony conducted by Rev J S Spears. They kept the event secret until Christmas Eve and will reside in Anaconda. Mrs Spears and Indiana Hoover witnessed. Headington has lived in Anaconda two years and previously worked for the telegraph. The bride has worked as a telegraph operator for the Northern Pacific.

F. L. Headington Western Union Telegraph Office Mae Dillon Big Timber Anaconda J. S. Spears The Christian Church Montana Northern Pacific Railway Headington

Two Forfeit Bonds In Booze Actions

At the Anaconda police station $300 in forfeitures were collected after Tim Cordial and Mrs. Rebecca Knight failed to appear for trial on prohibition violations and relinquished their $150 bonds. Both were arrested Tuesday night during police raids. Vernon Hudspathe was found with moonshine and his case is pending in the police court. Jack Regan was arrested on a drunkenness charge by Officers Bentley and Beausolicelem.

Anaconda Tim Cordial Rebecca Knight Vernon Hudspathew Jack Regan Bentley and

Hearing Held for Charles Oldhaber in Third Degree Assault Case

Charles Oldhaber faced a hearing before Justice of the Peace E. J. Henroid yesterday afternoon on a third degree assault charge. Plorence Peterson was also mentioned in the proceedings earlier in the report.

The Navigator at Bluebird Delivers Keaton’s Unique Comedy

Buster Keaton stars in The Navigator at the Bluebird this afternoon. The comic tale follows a wealthy sap who ends up on a hijacked liner with his love interest, leading to endless escapades aboard a ship and a dramatic submarine rescue. Roger Deeney and Harry Lauder join as added attractions for a holiday comedy spree.

Buster Keaton Keaton Buster Roger P. Deeney Montana Harry Lauder Bluebird

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