Filipino Bantam Boxer Aims for Topnotch Status
The report notes Joe Simonich of the Philippines in the United States boxing scene with manager Schwemler optimistic about his rise. It highlights his brief pro floor time during a busy campaign and mentions upcoming workouts as he eyes a notable future in boxing.
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Schwemler
Young Villa
Pal
Nationalista
Toroxime
Joe
Simonich
States
Orient
United States
Islands
Federico Buenafier
Toy
Nicolaw Pador
Pador
Pancho Villa
Nationaileta
San Francisco
Villa
Alaska
Canarien
Teddy Stivan
Nash
Four Contests Open Ladies Schedule Closes Night
The Ladies' Commercial Basket Ball Teague opened its schedule at UMC A gym with four contests watched by a good crowd. Blanchard beat Towie Winterhalter 11 to 0, Symons led Crystal Creamery past Hoencks, and Western Fuel forfeited to Independent Creamery in a fast practice game. A separate bowling schedule is listed for January at the Y alleys with multiple local teams and sponsors.
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Teague
Alta
Blanchard
Towie-Winterhalter
T-W.-H. Co
Faulkner
Hopkins
Malmo
Cone
Buckwardt
Martin
St. Amant
Lyboldens Wendell
Cereeestes
Christean
Symone
Endema
Symons
Lorenz
Peterson
Carns
Dorhoter
Sdones
Porward
Milkwick
Edmundson
Ralston
Perkins
Pearce Givogre
Gekekact
The
Crystal Creamery
Hoenck
Theups
Fl Crystal Creamery
Hoencks
Lindland
Leslie
Kofeval
S Prankt
Guar Gibson
Blewett
Ses
Black Lehman
Eee Veesee
Almberg
Romolet
McLeod
Stewart
Guara
Western Fuel
Creamery
Coal Heavers
Coombs
Duff
Lybola Cressse
Kohn
En Howell
Genter
Dessie
Moore Guird
Seeeses McLeod
Giuara
Clevett
Brether- Ton
Stecher Ready to Meet Strangler in World Title Defense
Chicago January 1 reports Joe Stecher the Nebraska farmer accepts a proposed wrestling match to defend the world heavyweight title. The offer comes from Stecher's manager to meet Strangler Lewis or any challenger, countering prior assertions by the Lewis group that Stecher refused.
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Chicago
Joe Stecher
Nebraska Farmer
Tim Londos
Stecher
Strangler Lewis
Els
Lewis
Strangler
Hornsby Tops Sluggers In National League Batting Lead
Rogers Hornsby of St. Louis leads the NL slugging with a 1.56 percentage, his sixth straight season atop the chart. He has led since 1920, with yearly percentages and totals cited, including 143 RBIs and 381 total bases, plus multiple players leading in related categories such as walks, strikeouts, and runs.
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Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis
Hornsby
al Mauro Ellas
Jacques Pournt
Brooklyn
Charles Alarinett
Chicago
John McInnis
Pitts Burg
Ba Rowsh
Cincinnati
Hazen Cuyler
Pittsburg
Belng
Jacques Fournier
James Bottomley
Glenn Wright
Clyde Barnhart
Emil Meuser
New York
Marold Traynor
Zach Wheat
Wright
Barnhart
Traynor
Cuyler
Vance
Philadelphia
Cooper
Boston
Khem
Luque
Grimes
Missoula Plans Big Tourney Of The Bowlers
Missoula outlines plans for the tenth annual Montana Bowling Association tournament set March 22 to 27 with a sweepstakes event on March 28. The slogan proclaims the biggest in association history as Missoula aims to surpass marks set by Butte and Great Falls with a larger prize pool and expanded events. Officials expect around 60 teams in five-man play and similar numbers in singles and doubles, with Garden City set to defend its premier bowling city status.
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Missoula
Montana Bowling Association
Butte
Great Falls
Northwest
Miller
Garden City
Montana
Changes Loom in Athletics Lineup for American Season
The Philadelphia based Associated Press reports looming shifts in the American League lineup. Manager Connie Mack eyes youth and experience for 1970 to boost pace led by Sammy Gray Eadie Rommel and Harria with veterans like Jack Sutconvinced. Shortstop duties split among Heimach Pate and others while Willis and Gantoway bolster infield depth.
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Associated Press
Hime
Connie Mack
Mack
Foxe
Wilkesbarre
Shire’Gantoway
Max Bianco
Bill Wamber
Simmons
Inter Tnieaan
Murler
Welen
White Sox
Will
Wack
Itor
Berl
Beloit College names Tom Grady captain of team
Tom Grady of Butte, former Beloit Metball star, has been chosen captain of Beloit College's Metball team. He is the second Butte man to receive a Beloit captaincy, following prior Montana players who helped shape the program.
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Tom Grady
Beloit College
Associated Press
Tom “Grady
Butte
Butte High
Grady
Secon Butte
Beloit
Montana
Wo ‘Choot Auliffe
School of Mines
Rockne Joins Catholic Church Rockne joins Notre Dame faith
Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne has become Roman Catholic after confirmation by Bishop Knoll in South Bend Indiana. He took his first communion with the Notre Dame team on November 22 and will attend church services publicly. Mrs Rockne and their two sons are Catholics.
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Associated Press
NEW York. Jr
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Sacred Heart
South Bend
Ind
Eastaff Degrassimany
Italy
Knoll
Rockne
Northwestern
Rock
Yellow Cubs Hold Off Struggles In 21 20 Victory
In a tight Commercial Basketball League game at the K C gym Yellow Cubs edge Stratford 21 20 with Kim Orius scoring the late winner, leaving Yellow Cubs and Stratfords tied atop the standings at three wins each, while Manton trails.
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Yellow Cubs
Kim Orius
K. C. Gym
Stratfords
Manton
Stratford
Broadway
Kiley
Chicago Seeks Army Navy Game At New Stadium
Chicago has presented a bid to stage the annual Army Navy football game in November at the new $8 million stadium. Rear Admiral Nurton and the academy athletic officer returned to Annapolis to consult the naval and military authorities before a final decision. Transport costs and discipline concerns for midshipmen and cadets were noted as key issues in deciding the invitation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chicago
Army-Navy
Naval Academy
Navy Department
Britten of
Ilinois
L. M. Nurton
Annapolis
My Athletic Board
Wilbur
Military Academy
Secretary
Harry Cooper Leads In Los Angeles Golf Open
Harry Cooper of Dallas shot 66 four under par on the Los Angeles Country Club south course in the 18 hole preliminary for the $10,000 open golf tournament. He led a strong field including MacDonald Smith and William Meadthorpe as favorites for the West’s premier event. Amateur pro rounds featured foursomes with pros paired to amateurs.
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Los Angeles
Harry Cooper
Mateoric
Dallas
Texas
Los Angeles Country Club
MacDonald Smith
Willam “B.“Whd
Mehthorn
West
al Espinosa
Chicago
George J."martin
Long Beach
Lewis ©. Carey
Sheridan
Wyo
Joe Turnesa
New York
Jack Tarrant
Edward Gayer
Joe Kirkwood
Harold “’Snson
Burlingame
Cal
Lomski to Fight Greb for Title in Oakland Ring
The American press reports world middleweight champion Harry Grob will defend his title in a 40 round bout in Oakland on February 8 against Sams, Pacific coast middleweight champion. Read details indicate both boxers are listed with disputed status and preparations underway.
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Accumated Press
Oakland
Harry Grob
Sams
Pacific Coast
Seosh
Pitan
High School and College Quintets Set for Strong Opener
Butte and Anaconda open the weekend with central against Yellow Cab leaguers at the Butte high gym. Montana Miners host Montana State College Robcats while Central vs Anaconda plays on the Daly floor. Helena clash pairs old tourney rivals as Butte faces a veteran squad in a season opener.
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Central
Yellow Cabs
Butte
Anaconda High
Mines
Bobcat
Anaconda
Yellow Cab
Butte High
Butte High Quint
Daly
Montana Miners
Montana State College
Robcats
Helena
Central High
Charlie McAuliffe
Tofr & Fast
Miners’ Hill
Bobcats
Winter sport events set for Holland rink in January carnival
The second annual Montana state Speed Skating and Winter Sports Carnival will be held at Holland rink January 12 to 16. A. E. J. Clarke announced champions from all classes will defend titles amid a large field of entries. Points awarded for places. top two high-point men to face Johnson, champion of the Band Winter Carnival, with contests for all ages and a women’s championship centerpiece.
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Montana
Holland Rink
Winer
Clarke
Holland
Daneen
Geof
Bowlers Meet At Y Saturday For Intercity Tourney
Butte bowlers will gather at 7 p m Saturday night at the YMCA to plan the February 1 intercity tournament in the Butte alleys and discuss trophy selection for league champions.
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Butte
M.C. A
Sockalexis Rise and Fall As Baseball's Indian Star
A 1926 retrospective recalls Louis Sockalexis, the Penobscot legend who rose to fame with the Cleveland Spiders. It notes his dazzling hitting, fielding, and base running, his abstinence from liquor, and his brief, brilliant career that captivated New York fans before fading from the limelight.
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Rosie
Sockalexis
Burle
Mike Tiernan
Cent
Tiernan
Fleet Indian
Rusie
New York
United Beaten
Canada
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Chippy” McGarr
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