Milwaukee Pride Stops Chaney in Sixth at Madison Square Garden
The Milwaukee lightweight Tommy O'Brien knocked out K O George Chaney of Baltimore in the sixth round of a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Chaney was down three times before the decisive blow one minute two seconds into the sixth. Jimmy Goodrich defeated Eddie Wagner after the fight was ruled a draw at the end of ten rounds. The decision drew loud protests from the crowd who filled the arena for the subsequent rounds. Wagner 132 1 2 pounds, Goodrich 134. Joe Benjamin beat Jack Silver in a 10 round outdoor bout in San Francisco. Benjamin, a Dempsey protege from Hollywood, rose toward a world title with the win before about 20 000 spectators.
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Kid) Wagner
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Walker to Trial Colima in Southern California Debut
Mickey Walker world welterweight champion meets Bert Colima Pacific coast title holder in a 12 round no decision bout at Vernon arena near Los Angeles tomorrow night. Both contenders finished training today and report peak condition.
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Walter Johnson to rejoin Washington Americans in 1930s
Walter Johnson, famed pitcher, announced in Copefeyville that he plans to remain with the Washington club after stopping en route to Hot Springs. He said he has not signed a contract but has spoken by telegraph with manager Clark Griffith and is ready to sign when they meet.
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Butte Bowlers Discuss Plans For Tournament
Members of the Butte Bowling Association meet at 8 p.m. Thursday at the YMCA to discuss sending a team to the state bowling tournament at Great Falls in March and the Northwest congress at Aberdeen Washington on April 6. All bowlers are urged to attend. Tonight’s Class A league games are postponed and new dates will be announced.
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Claim Record With 36 Hoop Victories
Peru State Normal College hoops team claims a world intercollegiate record by reaching their 36th straight win in three seasons. The Kansas university squad previously held the mark, with Oklahoma upsetting Kansas in 1924 to break 34 straight wins. Nebraska Wesleyan and Peru State meet at University Place next Friday in a key conference battle.
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World and national records fall at Tampa meet
Ethel Lackie set a new world record in the 110 yard freestyle, defeating her 1924 Olympic time with a 1 minute 10.2 second swim. Martha Norbeius clocked a new national mark for 880 yards in 12 minutes 31.6 seconds, with Mineras faster than her prior best by 8.5 seconds.
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Munn Kaufman Contract Signing Set for Kansas City
Kansas City reports Gabriel Kaufman, manager of Wayne "Big" Munn, announced plans to sign a contract revealing Munn Kaufman as heavyweight wrestling champion. The announcement came Wednesday with a signing expected in Chicago, confirming the title match details.
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Drawings Made Butte in First Tourney Round
Thompson Falls and Manhattan lead the western and southern districts as 16 high school teams enter the 1925 state tournament at State college. Drawings pair Thompson Falls vs Manhattan in the opening game, with Butte facing Polson in the second, and a series of morning and afternoon sessions shaping the first round through March 7.
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Keeley Returns to Lead Mines League Baseball
Walt Keeley, once Clark shortstop in 1924, arrives from California to join the Rngles for the new season. He notes Jack Bill, Montana Powers’ young outfielder, has entered St. Mary’s College and declined a tryout with mtemere. Keeley cites Bill in good form and predicting a strong season at bat and in the field.
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Golf Match Ends In 36 Hole Deadlock At Ormond Beach
Walter Hagen and Joe Kirkwood halved with Abe Mitchell and George Duncan after 36 holes in the deciding match of a four man series. Mitchell salvaged the clash with a remarkable birdie four on the last green keeping his side one down with one to go.
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Walter Hagen
Joe Kirkwood
Abe Mitchell
George Duncan
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Tilden Triumphs In Buffalo Indoor Tennis Event
William Tilden of Philadelphia, world tennis champion, defeated Lawrence Rice of Boston in straight sets to win his second leg of the Buffalo mid winter indoor invitation. The score stood 6 0 6 4 6 2. Watson Washburn and E T Herndon of New York won the doubles title over James Davies of California and Rice.
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Philadelphia
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Boston
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New York
James Davies
California
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Cappon Rejoins Michigan Coaching Staff
Franklin C. Cappon, former Michigan fullback and recent Luther College coach, Decorah, Iowa, has been elected to the University of Michigan coaching staff, announced by Athletic Director Yost tonight in Ann Arbor.
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Rixey Signs Cincinnati Contract
Cincinnati February 23 Eppa Rixey signed with the Reds ending retirement fears. He will report to the training camp in Orlando Florida tomorrow.
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Johnson Flippant Judge Calls Him Chicago Trial Testimony
Chicago Feb 23 Jack Johnson former heavyweight champion testifying for the state in the W B E D Stokes conspiracy case said two co defendants asked him to testify that he knew Mrs Helen Elwood Stokes He admitted he could not recall definite dates for the conversations and described the offer of good money Johnsons flippant attitude drew a reprimand from Judge Gemmill who warned the witness the trial was not a boxing exhibition
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Jack Johnson
W. BE. D. Stokes
New York
Helen Elwood Stokes
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Robert Lee
Hattie Johnson
Lee
Copp Colas top Copper City Boosters in Anaconda league
In a tight A league bowling match at the alleys, Copp Colas won two of three games to boost their standing by defeating Copper City Boosters. Wenger led the Boosters with 244 in a single game and 668 in the series.
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Ray Easy Winner at Boston Games
Chicago miler Jole Ray captured the Legion mile as Willie Ritola of Finland did not race and Lloyd Hahn withdrew after three quarters. Willard Tibbetts took second from Leo Larrivee, time 4 minutes 1.35 seconds. Ugo Frigerio set an indoor record by winning the 4000 meter handicap walk as Frank Hussey won the 50 yard dash in 5.35 seconds and Walter Mulvihill added a second leg in the Colonel Gaston 600 yard trophy ahead of Pat Mahoney. Charles Gorman announced plans to bar Rutea from further competition.
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Jole Ray
Star Chicago
Willie Ritola
Finland
Lloyd Hahn
Willard Tibbetts
Harvard
Frank Hussey
Walter Mulvihill
Holy Cross
Colonel Gaston
Pat Mahoney
Boaton
New England A A W U Titles Crown Distance Champs
Four championship events yielded new titlists in the two mile 1000 yard and 600 yard races. Jimmy Heni gan of the Dorchester club lapped his field in the distance run and Lloyd Hahn of the B A A captured the 1000 yard event by a wide margin. Edward Higgins of Holy Cross won a close victory in the 600 yard race.
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San Francisco merchant Sam Berger dies after long illness
San Francisco resident Sam Berger, once a prominent heavy weight boxer and manager to Jim Jeffries during his 1910 title loss to Jack Johnson, died today after a lengthy illness.
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San Francisco
Sam Berger
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Hoppe Defeats Suzuki 400-316 in Balkline Opener
Chicago tonight in the 18.2 balkline international tournament Willie Hoppe veteran champion defeated Kamataro Suzuki of Japan 400 to 316 in 15 innings to start the event.
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Chicago
Willie Hoppe
Kamataro Suzuki
Tendler Stops Reno in Fifth Round Bout
Philadelphia welterweight Lew Tendler scored a technical knockout over Joe Reno of Trenton in the fifth round of a 10 round bout as the referee stopped the fight to spare Reno further punishment.
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Lew Tendler
Joe Reno
Trenton
Reno
Hughes Sets World Record In Lincoln Park Trap Meet
Frank Hughes Olympic trap shooter established a world record at the Lincoln Park Gun Club by breaking 135 double targets in a straight run during the mid winter tournament in Chicago.
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Chicago
Frank Hughes
United States
Lincoln Park
Illini captain McMillen becomes pro wrestler in debut
Chicago Feb. 23 Jim McMillen captain of the 1923 Illinois football team has turned professional wrestler. He weighs 215 pounds and will make his debut in Columbus Ohio tomorrow night.
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Chicago
Jim McMillen
University of Illinois
Columbus
Ohio
Nurmi Wins But Indoor Meet Fails To Set Records
Paavo Nurmi won the two mile at Johns Hopkins Fifth Regiment indoor games in Baltimore but did not set a new record as four of seven rivals dropped out. J McHugh of Georgetown won the 100 yard handicap dash in 10 seconds, with Bartholemew Penn State second and Melsom Georgetown third. Sid Leslie NYAC won the 800 meter, clocking 1 57, three seconds behind the world indoor mark. Georgetown swept the open quarter mile with Estevez and Kasiment first and second. Willie Piatt, walking champion, won the 3000 meter handicap yet did not threaten his world record.
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Paavo Nurmi
Johns Hopkins Fifth Regiment
J. McHugh
Georgetown University
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Sid Leslie
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Montana Grizzlies Rout Washington 33 28 in Close Conference Finish
MISSOULA Feb 23 The Montana Grizzlies defeated Washington 33 to 28 in the final Pacific Coast and Northwest conference game of the year. Montana's passing kept them ahead after brief Washington leads. Hesketh Anderson scored 11, Himan 10, Ney 9, Dahlberg 7, with Oscar Dahlberg starring on defense.
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Sebmon Golf Tourney Opens at Pinehurst
A field of about 60 senior players aged 55 to 74 teed off in Pinehurst North Carolina for the SEBMON Golf Tourney. S R Smith of Garden City New York won the 60 to 64 class with 89 and was qualifier medalist. E K B McClintock of Manchester New Hampshire won the 55 to 59 prize with 95. George W Statsell of Philadelphia was low scorer in the 65 to 74 class with 93.
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Eastern leaders Itmouth and Princeton meet after perfect starts
Itmouth and Princeton, early Eastern Intercollegiate leaders with five wins and no losses, prepare for a Saturday showdown. Paavo Nurmi influences running shoe design, with a novel indoor shoe driving demand among stars and aspirants. The National Rifle Association plans a National Day observance on June in cities nationwide.
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Kent 15 Winer over fast field in Ashton Derby
In Ashton Idaho on February 23 Kent Tud driven a dramatic comeback to win the nation snow train Derby beating 18 year old Olcott Zara aga and a strong field. Time for the 24 miles was 9 hours 18 minutes 18 seconds with Smokey Gaston second and Tom Morefield fourth. Kent reclaimed a championship he has held five times, in one of the closest finishes on record despite a blizzard and bitter cold.
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Smokey
Gaston
Tom Morefield
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Thouly Sams
Pair Still Undefeated In Handball Tourney
Ackerman and Doherty remain undefeated in the city handball doubles at the YMCA, defeating Goodwin and Hickey 21-16 and 21-6. Clevett and Emmett beat McCarthy and Connolly 21-14 17-21 21-20 in a tight match. Other results include Emmett and Clevett over Hardin and McGrew 21-14 18-21 21-65 and Tremblay and Boulware defeating Rookward and Sarros 21-11 21-0. more pairs listed for upcoming games.
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Johnson
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Trojans Defeat Presbyterians 20 to 7 In Gym Showdown
The Trojans beat the Presbyterians 20 to 7 at the Butte high gym last night and claim a clean season record. Lineups list Whelan and Horan against Budd and Lackner, with Quinn at center and Patterson at center for Presbyterian.
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Cough Remedy Without Opiates Promoted
A breathy note argues that many cough syrups hide narcotics and that Foley's Honey and Tar Compound lists every ingredient on the carton for safety. The ad touts honesty and urges consumers to choose a product with clear labeling and no opiate substitutes.
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