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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1926
Page
8
Dan Graham easily wins the half mile skating championship at Holland Rink with Penaluna second as coast teams near a transfer move. Vernon club and Salt Lake figure in the session with Associated Press notes and forum chatter on the upcoming shift.
An Anointed Press dispatch from Jacksonville Florida notes a coal mine undergoing electrification replacing a Welsh railroad process. The report hints at relocation considerations and Pacific coast mining context.
A 1926 article reviews historic outfielders led by McAleer and Hamilton, praising skill but warning of Flick’s downfall due to overeating. It credits McAleer with batting potential, compares him to Hamilton, and notes Crawford’s disciplined routine as a model for longevity in the sport.
A noisy boxing card across multiple cities ends with several decisions. Names like Sammy Vogels, Mike Sandee, Roy Wallace, and Jimmy Cox appear amid scattered reports of wins and defeats.
The Palm Beach Post reports more than 1 million dollars in jewelry stolen from George L. Meeker’s home in West Palm Beach during a house party. Police deny knowledge of the robbery though West Palm Beach detectives are investigating as party guests remain under scrutiny.
Chicago featherweight Eddie Shea rises above rumors of fix plots in Cleveland after a decisive fourth round stoppage. The bout follows Shea’s clash with Mel Sheppard in Akron and a return to Cleveland amid questions around boxing circles.
The American Legion boxing event on January 19 will start house seat sales next Monday with stage seats already listed at Broadway. Main event fighters Dixie Lahood and Nationalista will train at the Legion gym in Butte, both aiming to weigh 118 pounds or under at the official weigh-in.
Tom Pavion, Pittsburg all American halfback of 1918 1930 and 1931, is appointed head football coach at the University of Rochester with a three year contract. The report notes earnings and a tied match with boxing results in Oakland and a farmer’s voyage to his plough.
Dan Graham, Butte ice artist, won the state half mile championship in 1 minute 20 seconds at Holland rink. Tom Penaluna took second, John Georgevitch third as awards were silver and bronze. The youngsters carnival at Clark park Sunday features a boys mile race for ages 11 to 12, with George Maney second and Harry Stein third.
Centerville Young Men's club defeated the Dublin Gulch five 46 to 30 in the Centerville gym. It was the second meeting of the teams, each side having won once. No playoff date set, but a rematch likely next week. C Shes and Odgers starred for Centerville. T Denahey troubled Gulch fouls.
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