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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1925

Page

6

O Connell Wins First Fight For Ring Crown

Cambridge Massachusetts February 35 The Associated Press reports Wil Ritola Finnish American A C distance runner was suspended by the New England Amateur Athletic Union registration committee for failing to appear for the Legion mile feature event The suspension could affect his standing nationwide and may threaten his entry in the national amateur athletic championships next Saturday in Louisville Kentucky

Associated Press Cambridge Maas Ne Ritola A. C New England Association of the Amateur Athletic Union American Legion Tola Louisville

Cleveland Mauler Outpoints Dundee in Gotham Battle

Charley OConnell of Cleveland out pointed Joe Dundee of Baltimore in a New York state athletic commission tournament round. Dundee was disqualified at the end of the ninth for failing to make it a contest, prompting a temporary resumption to a tenth round. OConnell led throughout and advances to the second flight alongside Benjamin, Goodrich, O'Brien, Jeakle, and Wagner in the elimination event.

Associated Press New York Charley O'Connell Cleveland Tonight Joe Dundee Baltimore New York State Athletic Commission Benny Leonard O'Connell Dundee State Commission Cleveland Joe Benjamin Pacific Coast Jimmy Goodrich Buffalo Tommy O’brien Milwaukee K. O. Clide Jeakle Toledo Eddie Wagner Philladelphia

Notable Wrestlers Race To Omaha Bout In Sight

Notable wrestlers from across the country including Wayne Munn have booked ringside seats for the Charlie Jansen John Pesek winner take all mat bout in Omaha next Friday promoter says. Ed Lewis and Billy Sandow signaled attendance while Jack Curley plans to attend. The winner may be matched with champion PRACTICES. Lincoln Neb Feb 25 Beary calls Nebraska players to spring workouts at 3 pm with 73 men responding to the initial session for the Huskers’ program.

Associated Press ONSHA Wayne Big) Munn Charlie Jansen John Pesek Unn Gabe Kauffmann Ed (Strangler) Lewis Billy Sandow Jack Curley Izo Associated Presa Lincoln Neb E. ©. Beary University of Nebraska Huskers

Butte Bowlers Plan Two Upcoming National Tournaments

Butte bowlers meet tonight at the YMCA to discuss entries to the Montana state tournament at Great Falls in March and the Northwest Congress in Aberdeen in April. Plans call for a five man team with top Y M C A averages to represent Butte, with clubs like Elks Truzzolinos Hudson Essex and Y M C A likely to compete for Great Falls prizes. Additional teams and potential entrants from Anaconda and local leagues will be debated as the association considers a six team minimum for the state championship event. The meeting begins at 7 30 oclock with Dr J A McKinley presiding.

Butte Great Falls Aberdeen Wash Butte Bowling Association Great Falle Northwest Congress Elks Truzzolinos Hudson-Essex Anagonda Anadea Butchers Maxie

Washington Girls Win Rifle Contest Against Montana

The University of Washington women’s rifle team defeated the University of Montana squad 492 to 446 in a telegraphic meet completed last week.

Red Press Sea University of Washington University of Montana

Grantland Rice on boxing, bonefish, and 1920s sports figures

Grantland Rice surveys boxing rivals including Gibbons Slattery and Delaney, notes on bonefish lore near Florida keys, recalls James Tyng the catcher’s mask origin, and touches on Yankee Joe Dugan’s mindset and Ruth. The column blends sports gossip with whimsical tales and midcentury athletic anecdotes.

Hoppe Beats Cochran In 18 2 Balkline Battle

Willie Hoppe world balkline champion defeated Welker Cochran 400 to 143 in nine innings in the fifth match of the inter national 18.2 balkline billiard championship in Chicago. Edouard Horemans beat Kamakichi Suzuki 400 to 12 in five innings with a 249 high run, a tournament record, and extended a 40 percent minute count for the finish.

Associated Press Chicago Willie Hoppe Welker Cochran Hollywood Cal Edouard Horemans Kamakichi Suzuki Horemans

Surprise pulls ahead in handball doubles tourney at Y M C A

Crowley and Hate defeated Hardin and McGrew in two tight games 18 21 to 19 21 yesterday. Other results saw Clevett Emmett beat Monahan Joslin 21 2 21 8, Noonan Kelly sweep Goodwin Hickey 21 11 21 19 21 17, and Tremblay Boulware overcoming McCarthy Connolly 21 11 21 18 21 19. Schedule for today lists Emmett Clevett vs Goodwin Hickey, Noonan Kelly vs Buckwardt Sarros, Ackerman Dougherty vs McCarthy Connolly, Monahan Joslyn vs Crowley Huie.

Crowley Hate Hardin McGrew Clevett and Emmett Monahan Joslin Noonan Kelly Goodwin Hickey Tremblay Boulware McCarthy Connolly Clevett Shickey Buckwardt Sarros Ackerman Dougherty Connoly Joslyn Crowley and Huie

Major League Managers Discuss Training and Contracts

Lee Fohl of the Boston Red Sox pushes a lengthy exhibition season to build conditioning and teamwork. Travis Jackson of the Giants has signed with the Braves, while Glenn Wright and the Pirates’ “Kids” show heavy workloads. Herb Pennock heads to St Petersburg with the Yankees, though no official signing announced for the year.

Associated Press Lee Fohl Boston Red Sox Fohl Travis Jackson New York Giants Dave Bancroft Braves Jackson Glenn Wright Pittsburg Pirates Herb Pennock St. Petersburg New York Yankee Athletics Red Sox

Hoop title in balance in Grain-Bobcat games

Special Dispatch to the Standard. In Bozen Montana State College and Montana State University clash for the state collegiate title with a 3,000 seat gym sold out. Both teams boast top players and recent wins against major programs, promising two big league games this Friday and Saturday.

Bozen Montana State College Montana State University College Missoula Montana Hartwig Bobcats Hatfield Sweet Bruins Kelley Baney Dahlberg Ilman Cottam Comees Montana University University of Washington Utah Aggies University of Southern California Montana State Hartwig and Cottam Glynn Hatfield and McGuin

Women Swimmers Set Three World Marks in Miami

In Miami Beach on February 25 three new world records were set by American women swimmers. Artha Novelius swam 300 yards in 8 minutes 56.6 seconds, eclipsing Gertrude Ederle’s 1923 3 minutes 58.6 seconds. Ederle reclaimed a title in the 150-yard freestyle with 1 minute 43.25 seconds, while Ethel Lackie of Haines A.C. Chicago lowered the 60-yard freestyle mark to 34.8 seconds, surpassing Adelaide Bert’s January record.

Associated Press Iami Fla Miami Beach America Artha Novelius Gertrude Ederle Brighton Beach L. L Miss Novelius Bermuda Ethel Lackie Hainels A. C Chicago Adelaide Bert Women's Swimming Association Whitensville Mass

Pirates win close hoop game 12 to 11

The Pirates defeated the Bobcats in a tense high school basketball clash at the K of C yesterday. The score stayed close, with neither team leading by more than three points, as P McDonnell and V Quinn sparked a second half rally to seal the win.

Pirates Bobcats K. of C Bulldogs Fantans P. McDonnell V. Quinn

State high school contest entries named for meet Wednesday

Contestants announced for the state championship speaking and essay contests to be held with the basketball tournament in Ozeman. A A speaking contest will be Tuesday, finals Wednesday. list includes Roscoe Dwightford Glasgow and many others from Missoula Billings Browning and more, with several Misses among the entrants.

Associated Press Ozeman W. H. McCall Roscoe Dwightford Glasgow Dannie Burke Ra Courtney Belgrade Fra Butte Russells Smith Avalee Helen T Hartowtes Qpeee Kellopall Wood Ruth Feissly MacLay la Billings Eames Loraine Rowns

Suit Against Kearns Near Ready for Jury

Mrs. Mary C Tenney sues Jack Kearns manager for Jack Dempsey for 200000 in damages alleging drugging and an attack in Hollywood last May. Jury set to hear at 10 a m tomorrow after late advocacy by opposing counsel.

Los Angs Mary C. Tenney Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey

Still Good as Manager for Colima After Ring Incident

George Meyers lost his second's license for reviving Bert Colima with water and smelling salts after Colima was knocked down by Mickey Walker in the seventh round of a 12 round bout at Vernon The license revocation came from Seth W P Strelinger chairman of the state boxing commission Meyers manager status remains but the second ban stays while Strelinger serves on the commission The referee stopped counting and disqualified Colima after Meyers action following the knockdown

Associated Press Los Angeles George Dutch" Meyers Bert Colima Colima Mickey Walker Vernon Seth W. P. Strelinger State Boxing Commission Meyers Strelinger Meyer Cosma

Dempsey Olson Fight Ends In Draw In Helena

In Helena the ten round championship bout between Dempsey of Helena and Freddie Olson of Billings ended in a draw after fast exchanges. Earlier, Jess Stringham of Salt Lake City earned a decision over Rex Moore of Miles City in eight rounds.

Dempsey-Olson Associated Press Helena Young Dempsey Freddie Olson Billings Jess Stringham Salt Lake City Utah Rex Moore Miles City

Five Fighters Stand Forth In New York Tournament

The New York state athletic commission tournament narrows to five lightweights. Clyde Jeakle of Toledo defeated Georgia Lee of Worcester to enter the list, joining Jimmy Goodrich who beat Eddie Wagner and Tommy O Brien who stopped George Chaney. Wagner was readmitted after a disputed decision. Joe Benjamin of California joined the field by outpointing Jack Silver on the Pacific coast.

Associated Press New York New York State Athletic Commission K. O. Clyde Jeakle Toledo Ohio Georgia Kid) Lee Worcester Mass Jimmy Goodrich Buffalo Eddie Kid) Wagner Philadelphia Tommy O’brien Milwaukee Wis George K. C.) Chaney Baltimore Wagner Goodrich Joe Benjamin California Jack Silver Pacific Coast

Rangers legally restored by Texas high court ruling

Constitutionality of the Texas Ranger law was upheld and the Rangers restored to their former status in a Fourth Court of Civil Appeals decision by Chief Justice W. S. Fly. It reverses a Fifty seventh district court judgment, sets aside an injunction, and dismisses the cause. Building in Canada this year will total about 265 million dollars.

Texas Rangers Legal The Associated Press San Antonio Texas Texas Ranger W. 8 Fly Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Fifty Seventh District Court

Tilden poised to defend sixth American tennis crown

New York report on William Tilden dominant in the 1935 tennis season. He aims for a sixth straight American crown and a key role in Davis Cup defense, facing rivals Vincent Richards and William Johnston as new talent rises.

Associated Press New York William T. Tilden Tilden Philadelphia Williamee Vincent Richards Richards

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