Plans for Bliss Hockey League Move Forward in Montana
J B Biss of Missoula leads push to form a six city hockey league. Potential teams include Butte Helena Anaconda Missoula Hamilton Helena Fale and Helokes followers show interest. Butte fans support organizing a league to boost local hockey activity and attendance.
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Swithin
Meng
Fubura Butte
Montene
Eltica
Butte
Missouri
Harailton
Anaconda- Gren
Fale
Helens
Missoula
Hamilton
Laver
J. B. Biss
Favoreble
Bion
Pir. Biss
Jensus
Missou
First Montana horse race recounted by Alward
Tells of Montana’s first race held in Virginia City and Anaconda. T. R. Alward recalls Gallatin Bay’s early glory, the finances, and key figures like Tom Daly, Lon Segget, Dr. Mitchell, and the crowd that wagered heavily. Describes the excitement and lasting legacy of that inaugural meet.
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T. R. Alward
Montensie
Sity
Alward
Montana
Rive
W. W. Murray
Anany
Madison County
Murray
Gallatin Bay
Anguar
Virginis Clits
Gallon Boy
Anaconda
Cama
Dr. Mitchell
Tom Daly
Lon Segget
John T. Murphy Company
Bad Maxwell
Munwell Dry Gardé
Dave Evans
Walelt
Fourth race highlights a crowded furlong field in track notes
A chaotic listing details bets and entrants across multiple races including the first to sixth, noting names such as Fellow Foot Gypsy Girl Brighton Lundy McNalty and Arionette as well as odds- or weight-like numbers. Weather shows clear skies with a fast track noted.
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Firet
Pix Furlonge
Pal
Dayte
Andrew
Donald
Wham Pine
Nolting
Logkaut
Foot
Brighton
Lundy McNalty
Ropers
Rosayo
Prudeit
Home Bay
Burnell
Calla
Bamro
Cambury
Biskea
Beda
Ocean View
Romedocit
Amiet' Cos
Ili
Dolly
Ba Media
Ben Tinsas
Golden Angus
Starr Night
Herevier
Frank Ferris
Ritts
Pleavan
Bell Chet
Selting
Arionette
Juan Seymour
Teuttur
le Helle
Tan Mosrreiecther Stott
Madeline Muserave
Tercentinal
Pifle
Valberta
Dovyalta
Wep
Cabin
Fonla
Milas Plente
Qualty Street
Chaka
Eis Furion Koy F
Royal Stone
Ben Stone
Fi Ie
Uvale
Itacty Stanhope
Tremotor
Meada
Giena Gale
Geneva
Hm Cafferata
Emeryville Racing Sets Mile Record in Final Race
Emeryville results report a mile record of 1 40 for Raleigh in the third race, with Dublin Minstrel and Bonnie Bard among top finishers. Multiple races list winners, times, and notable placings, including Miss DiMelous and Sir Jrrat ful in earlier heats, as crowd attendance noted and overall program described.
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Oakland
Cal
Emeryville
Raleigh
Noleigh
Dublin Minstrel
Ren Greenleaf
Ballie O'Day
Santaione
Angetls
Sue Taylon
Wace Bill
Nency Rey
Lady M. M
Nied
Secon
Olathe
Sepulveda
Lo* Renag
Culinean
Nnlle
Ralel@h
Bonnie Bard
Eddie Graney
Lmne
Michael Angelo
Altamer Peres
Une
Mexico
Pif Mont
Dieudonna
Marchmianet
Venta Strome
Amllis
Duke of Ormonde
Green Bridge
Simamnertipe
Sir Wesley
Captain Burnett
Miss DiMelous
Joan
Morlingo
J. C. Clem
Augua
Ix Furlange
Jrratful
Visal O
Hannah Louise
Stafford
Tiinghart
Faneuil Hall
Aunt Pol
Lan- Sau
Sameat
Racing Waiter 9 Accused of Graft
Bert EB Collyer, Chicago correspondent, ruled off turf by Southern Jockey Club stewards at a December hearing for alleged extortion and taking wagers. Affidavits accuse him of seeking money and press influence to suppress unfavorable articles. Collyer did not attend. copies of the ruling will go to American racing governing bodies. In Jacksonville, Parker won the fourth race at six furlongs by a length, with Ammeila, Oakhurst, and Cold Oak among other notable results and times recorded.
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Tucknonville
Fia
Bert EB. Cailyer
Chicago
RD. Williams
Clu
Collyer
Williams
Jacksonville
Fack Parker
Hartman
Nacquet
Mexesat
White Wool
Tod
Ted Bob
Ammeila
Oakhurst
Bodemer
Cold Oak
Eastern Star
Limmit
Hind
Hoftrom
Stoands Finequet
Uy18
Smoker
Baviview
Ida D
Wie
Falesci
Cahoplan
Manhattan Club Leads In National Reveille Association Report
Springfield officials announced results from the United States Revilver association event. Manhattan Veterans Club of New York led with the highest score, while St Louis and Smith & Wasons of Springfield tied for second. Other notable scores include Newark, Columbus, and Philadelphia entries across multiple regions.
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Springfield
Mass
United States
Revilver Association
Axtell
Manhattan
Netlonut
Newark
Beade
Kone
Century
Botan
Winlow
Shell Mound
Philanelntils
Dalen
Lundaville
Colebra
Panama
Anastos Standish
Portland
Columbo
Ohie
Rival referee halts match after injury to Dougherty
Dougherty retreated tonight with a wrenched shoulder and demanded to continue the bout with Bob Fitzsimons, a former champion, but the referee refused to permit it.
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Dougherty
Bob Fitzsimomas
Chimpley
Loving Cup Competition Promises Small Cup Prize
A large silver loving cup and a smaller solid silver cup, both over 12 inches high, were offered for top performances by Montana handball and relay teams in 1917. Donated by Frank Cruse of Helena, the cups were showcased in Helena and aim to reward the best local athletes. A gold medal for billiard excellence at Charles College in Helena was also announced. In other news, Abe Adell and Billy Allen prepare for a featherweight bout in Littleton, and settlement of Thomas Wish’s estate yields $60,000 to the state.
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Islaid
Comlbe
Cruse
Bolena
Hennessy Siara
Lo Hs Chawpinn Handball Team
Montana
Telena
Crowe
Charles College
Helena
unclear text fragment prompts Buffalo convention meeting
A garbled report references a meeting led by a Mr Deyniauxvsky about an annual convention of various groups. It mentions arranging a better collective effort among owners and interests and a desire to discuss new areas at a Chantelogult event scheduled for May or June.
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Glovelnni
Ohio
K. Devexix
Uriel Nurtipere
Lralena
Deyniauxvsky
Local Boxing Card Clashes Highlight City Show
Dubious fight notes describe midweight bouts with Lonie Ruddy and Johnny O'Keefe as key matchups. Mentions Wildy and Williams in welter pecking order and a bantam clash between Tami Daughtry and Hranisin Goiley as a featured silent highlight from the event in this city.
Greek restaurant keeper shot after row among players
In Kentucky on December 27 Stephen Theophanis, a Greek restaurant keeper, was shot and likely fatally wounded. Grover Land, catcher for the Cleveland Armorican bagel team, and Pat Bohannon, ex Louisville Armerican ace, were among the men involved. Several revelers had carried Christmas festivities into the night, and firecrackers were thrown into the restaurant. The shooting followed a dispute that erupted during the gathering.
Strikers Families Found Starving Near Sandurky Ohio
In Sandusky Ohio on December 4 a report says 40 to 43 families including nearly 200 children in quarry districts near the city face starvation due to months of unemployment. Clergymen William Kerze and F K Wagner arrived with an aid appeal noting no outside relief. Salvation Army wagon loads are being dispatched to aid the affected families.
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Sandurky
Ohio
William Kerze
F. K. Wagner
Minstera
Cathode
Marklehead
Kelly's Island
Ayee
Salvation Army
Tinee
Long Struggle for Life Ends in Tragedy at Sea
Key West Florida naval notes report the wreck of the yacht Lebrs off the northwest jetties Sunday night. Florian Parker, survivor and passenger aboard Nonpareil, recalls Capt. Stuart Bennett of New York drowned in the wreck while the crew of three were rescued Monday. Mrs Bennett clung to wreckage for hours before the lifeboat carried her away. Parker, bruised and exhausted, was rescued after drifting in a salkey and facing hours of peril before help arrived.
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Key West
Fla
Florian Parker
North West
Parker
Wara
Stuart Bennett
New York
Mra
Bennett
Lig Botton
Varkee
Youths Steal Thousand Dollars From Theater
Pulse Gide Dec 27 entering the Grand opera house box office during a 7 performance two youths stole about $1,000. They escaped on a northbound train. W A Stuart manager and another theater official conducted the financial settlement when the robbery occurred. They seized the cash and fled, pursued by automobiles but later lost.
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W. A. Stuart
Spectator Talk and Football History in American Press
The article surveys figures like Andrew Carnegie and John L. Sullivan, reflecting on wealth, boxing rivalries, and public perception. It discusses Mathewson in baseball and West Coast football’s growth, noting Eastern coaching influence and the West’s slower defensive development and eventual progress in understanding the game.
Bozeman Opera House Revival Shows Progress
A citizens committee took over the Bozeman opera house after the prior manager quit. Kraker and colleagues report restoring the venue, paying costs, and investing 1000 to 1000 in improvements including new scenery, dressing rooms, cork carpet, and box reconstruction. Patrons’ support could fund further interior renovations in 12 months.
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Sperial Dlayeteh
Rozeman
A. Ts Kraker
Bozeman Cptta
Thie Cultlag
Howse
A. L. Kraker
Ernest
Civil suits against Packers dismissed in court ruling
A statement from Assistant District Attorney James St. Wilkerson announces dismissal of civil suits against the National Packing Company. The government will pursue criminal prosecutions vigorously, with indictments already returned for alleged anti trust violations. Equity relief is kept intact only if needed to prevent future violations.
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Chicago
Sister Distriet
James St. Wilkerson
Hia
Monke Way
Iho
National Packing Company
Wilkerson Saya
Wao
Tragic obituary notes deaths from toxin poisoning in Mayville
The article reports the death of Dr W. Fe nee Mayeville in Kentucky from tractnle poisoning. The value of property involved is listed as $20,000 and the deceased is identified by origin as Taerington. The tragic account includes an apparent time of 2:09.
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Taerington, Ky
Deo
Ot —Noddle Connora
W. Fenee Mayeville
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