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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1922
Page
20
In a late 1922 Butte basketball tale the Purple and White improved over their opener by a 15 to 8 victory over Whitehall. Secor finished second for Butte in the win as Central looses? in hoop play.
Deer Lodge defeated Maroon Hoopsters 11 to 7 in the opening game at the Butte High gym. Whitehall topped Central 15 to 8 in the nightcap, with Butte High rallying in the second period to overcome Whitehall’s early lead.
New York reports tennis champion William T. Tilden declares the Davis Cup his 1923 goal. He says he will try for the team and, if unable, will admit it, noting his injured middle finger may affect his play but hoping he can still compete.
New Haven Conn Dec 30 The Yale track team reports its largest ever fall practice turnout aided by a new wooden outdoor track. Track management offers a gold medal to the standout improver in each event during the indoor season.
The Anodes hold the top position as the Butchers press close in the Anaconda league bowling contest. Leskey leads single games while Schuichting posts 650 for the three game average. Ugrin and Borgen post high averages of 196 and 191. Scores follow.
Harvard Yale and Princeton will not use the spitball in their annual baseball series. Any spitball pitcher must obtain written permission from the opposing college for games against non Big Three opponents. Hickey of Yale is noted as an adept spitter, but the tactic has not been popular on college campuses.
In six months 654 people were charged in Sydney, a city of about 00,000, prompting a state conference led by the premier. A proposed minimum jail term of six months follows most arrestees being convicted or pleading guilty, with fear of leniency in the judiciary.
Princeton coach Bill Roper argues that yardage alone does not decide games and that sound defense must blend with attack. He promotes entering the opponent’s territory, using kicks when needed, and prioritizing positions that create chances to score.
Alumni failure to appear forced the high school team to scrimmage the scrubs. Thomas Nelson coached the squad in Rolfe’s absence. The first regular game is Jan 6 at Philipsburg with a return Jan 13 at home. Expected starters include Kelly Emmons Gorman McFarland Johnson Larson Healy Buttenhardt.
Anaconda Swanson Grill Juniors face Butte Mudro Grill Juniors this afternoon at Tescher alleys at 2 o clock to decide the intercity junior championship. Teams feature Swanson Buttenhardt Carlson Thomas and Swanson. A separate note reports Millicene Smith planning to push rural schooling parity when Missouri legislature meets in January 1923.
In Singland and Scotland mumming or masquerading is a feature of Candlemas and Twelfth night celebrations, part of festive customs observed during these occasions.
The Croatians of the city, led by captains Steve Mikic and Steve Ugrin, won the title in a three-team east end bowling contest hosted by Anaconda Stringed. A women’s team also competed as a party marked by a year end celebration and planned banquet at a participant’s home.
A nationwide campaign in Japan presents lectures by college speakers and chemist Dr. Suzuki on the benefits of sake and beer. Titles include Evils of Hypocritical Propaganda and Prohibition and Japan as the nation weighs its stance.
The inaugural Montana state championship hockey game is set for 2 30 pm in Butte between the Bouchers and Washoe Athletic Club. Anaconda boosts its lineup for today while Murphy-Softley youth team meets the Bouchers Monday with added races for boys and girls in age groups 9 10 14 15 and 15. Lineups today list Couture McCreary France Harper Clarke for the Bouchers and Rowe Treglone Little Miller Davis Varant Richards Regan for Washoes.
Chicago hosts the National Broadcasters league on January 16 for its first gathering since October. The discussion will cover whether copyrighted music including grand opera can be transmitted nationwide without royalties and the league’s stance on the Wallace H. White radio bill in Congress.
Repeal of the indeterminate sentence law and restoration of fixed penalties for felonies is expected to be proposed when Utah’s Fifteenth Legislature convenes January 8. Several lawmakers intend to push for a fixed penalty statute as the session opens. The next legislature will be the largest in state history with the senate at 20 members and the house at 55.
Ed Strangler Lewis announced completion of articles for a mixed match with Jack Dempsey. The Wichita signed offer valued at 300000 caused confusion as Dempsey and promoter learned of the arrangement only after the articles were drawn. Dempsey stated he had not been informed but was ready, with negotiations handled by Jack Kearns.
Birmingham officials report $500 paid for an upper set of false teeth found blocking a South Eleventh Avenue sewer. The tooth fragment halted years of sewer trouble after an overflow line was installed. No claimant has appeared for the teeth.
The smallest golf course in England opens in a London suburb center occupying one and a half acres. Built on a hillside, it features steep slopes but allows golfers to perform every stroke of the game within its compact space.
In Albuquerque New Mexico the city’s transit system is depicted as run entirely by women with women operating street cars and driving motor buses across all city transportation duties.
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