Butte and Central Prepare for Annual High School Hoop Showdown
Regulars from both teams practice at Mines gym as Butte and Central high schools set the annual rivalry clash to open the 27th home season. Referee Marl Gregory from Montana State College will officiate. Starting lineups sighted include Butte players Inkret Morward Wilson Palm Dahlberg Cantor and Central players McKengie Lowney Kiley Hante Breen Janhunen Hayes along with guards Prendergast O'Brien Jaccard.
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Clark Park
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Bankera
Boys Hockey League opens at Lake Avoca Saturday
Teams already entered for a citywide winter recreation program directed by Ben Hardin Oscar Dahlberg and Lawrence Manion. By tonight at least eight squads expected to play in the boys league. Kansas golfers asked to raise 2000 dollars to fund grain seed experiments at the agricultural college.
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Acheola
Lake Avoca
Ben Hardin
Oscar Dahlberg
Lawrence Manion
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Odds Are 10 to 1 Santa Catalina Channel Swim Bets
Los Angeles January 13 Those backing opinions with cash bet 10 to 1 that none of 153 swimmers in the Santa Catalina channel race next Saturday will complete the course. Start from Point Vincente 22 miles from the island, with estimates ranging from 11 to 26 hours. William Wrigley Jr. offers 40 000 dollars in prizes with 25 000 to the first finisher, 15 000 to the first woman after a man, and 25 900 if a woman wins overall.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Santa Catalina Channel
Santa Catalina Island
Point Vincente
William Wrigley Jr
Mr. Wrigley
Freakish Currents Make Catalina Swim Treacherous
The 130 entrants in William Wrigley's pot of gold aquatic contest face treacherous currents in the Catalina Channel from Santa Catalina Island to the California mainland. Experts note currents vary daily and do not aid swimmers, making Catalina more difficult than the English Channel.
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San Pedro
Cal
William Wrigley
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Catalina Island
Catalina Channel
France
England
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Santa Catalina Island
Paolino Fights Feb 7 in Tex Rickard Heavyweight Lineup
New York rumor notes Feb 7 as the date for a heavy weight bout featuring Paolino Uzendun the Spanish entry and Knute Hansen the Midwest contender who defeated Monte Munn, ahead of the Associated Press report.
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Associated Press
New York
Tex Rickard
Paolino Uzendun
Knute Hansen
Midwest
Monte Munn
Invitations Announced For Intercollegiate Track Meet
Missoula Montana January 13 Invitations to the annual intramural track meet will be issued this week by the committee led by John M. Thone. The meet is set for May 14 and 15 with standard admission rules. A new one act play contest will also be part of the program with a winning school sending a small troupe to perform. A silver cup will be awarded by the Montana Masquers, and a school winning three times earns a permanent trophy. Rail fare and seven days’ expenses to Missoula will be provided for the winning team.
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Etatie Univisesity
Mirsoula
John Ff. Thone
Department of Meetory
Usay
Etge
Etudentes
Varland
Montana
Missoula
Oldest German Twins Claim Historic Longevity Record
Johann and Heinrich Molstanhn, aged 87, are recognized as the oldest twins in Germany. The brothers reached the milestone together, drawing attention to longevity records within the country.
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Johann and
Heinrich Molstanhn
Germany
Track and Field Records Smashed in 1926 Season
World records fell in 1926 as Charley Paddock, Roland Locke, and Otto Peltzer set new marks. Paddock improved 100 yards to 9.5 seconds, Locke beat the 200 yard time, and Peltzer clocked 1 51.6 for the half mile at British championships. Other records included Bud Houser in discus, Boston A. A. in two mile relay, and Newark A. C. in 440 yard relay.
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New York
World of Athletics
Charley Paddock
Charles
Roland Locke
Nebraska University
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Paddock
Otto Peltzer
Germany
Ted Meredith
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Nurmi
Bud Houser
Boston
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Los Angeles
Yankees trade Aaron Ward for two young infielders and a catcher
New York announces a straight trade sending veteran second baseman Aaron Ward to Chicago for 26 year olds Grabowski and Hay Moreheart. Grabowski hit .262 in 48 games last season, Moreheart starred in the Western League in 1925 and both are expected as utility infielders in 1926.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Yankees
Aaron Ward
Chicago White Sox
Grabowski
Hay Moreheart
Ed Barrow
Yankees
Ward
Charlestown
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South Carolina
Yankee
Tony Laszeri
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Hoe
Eddie Dundee Faces Eddie Roberts In 10 Round Showdown
Eddie Roberts of Tacoma challenges Dundee for the welterweight title shot at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Dundee, seeking a comeback after a crushing earlier loss, is seen as a two to one favorite by commission observers despite recent defeat.
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Associate Press
New York
Dumitree
Baltimore
Pero Latazo Awai'a
Madison Square Garden
Tomorow Niet
Eddie Robeta
Tacoma
Wash
Pugilam
Dundee
Maryland Star
Butte Handball Tournament Opens February at Elks Courts
Arrangements set for the annual city handball championship starting Wednesday February 2 at the Elks' courts. The event is run by the Butte YMCA and K C Phy Dept. Members from both organizations may use the courts without extra dues. nonmembers pay a monthly fee during the tournament. An entry fee funds trophies for the waters. Entries due January 26 at the YMCA locker office or the Ike gym. Jed Ackerman cannot compete due to injury, Doc Doherty is out, ensuring a new city champion.
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Butte YY
Elke
K. C. Physical Department
Ike
Butte
Jed Ackerman
Doc Doherty
Crr
Wika
Britons Hope Clarke Inl Gaminea A Title
England’s boxing scene centers on flyweight as Villy Clarke, now in the United States, tops the year’s list and fans await his world title bid. If Clarke wins, he faces Videl La Barba with potential foes A. O. Barber, Kid Nicholson, and Teddy Baldock. Continental rivals include Francois Moracchini and Petit Biquet.
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London
England
Villy Clarke
United States
Clarke
Jimmy Wilde
Videl la Barba
A. QO. Barber
Brighton
Kid Nicholson
Leeds
Teddy Baldock
America
Francois Moracchini
France
Petit Biquet
Tiger
Basketball results at Bozeman headline
Heaverhead ligh Dillon 18 Gallatin high 12 in a local boys basketball contest played in Bozeman with a clear score showing Heaverhead leading Dillon over Gallatin High.
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Landis Proposes Rules To Forbid Player Betting
Chicago Jan 13 Four additions to baseballs written code proposed by Commissioner Landis aim to curb betting and regulate offenses. The rules seek penalties for wagering on games and for offering rewards to influence outcomes. a statute of limitations would bar old cases after a set period. The proposals await adoption by major and minor leagues at a meeting at French Lick Springs.
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KK. M. Landis
French Lick Springs
Whie Hox
Detroit Tigers
Whoh Ikan Jhonsen
Laudin
Elm Orlus Gard Close Hoop Game In Final Minute
Elm Orlus Gard edged Montana Powers 16 to 14 in a tight Independent Basketball League matchup at Enolghia of Columbus gym. Keeley scored the decisive late bucket as Powers faltered after Ryan’s early midgame surge.
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Kelly
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Harrington
Trubes
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Whelan
Heagen Wis
FIGHTERS ENTERTAIN FANS AT Legion GYM
A good sized crowd at the Legion gym watched Dixie Lahood Joe Lucas and others train for upcoming fights. Lucas sparred with Joe Simonich and showed hard hitting ability. Lahood teamed with several youths and looked in top form as daily workouts continue toward bouts on the 14th with the first camp starting at 1 oclock today.
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Dixie Lahood
Joe Lucas
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Lucas
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Miners Face Livingston and Bobcats This Week
Montana Mines leave on a weekend trip to play Livingston Railway club quint in Livingston this evening and the Montana State College team in Bozeman tomorrow night. The Miners boast one of the best squads in years and seek strong showings against both foes as they open the Ore Diggers schedule. The traveling party includes Coach Charlies McAuliffe Sigler Thomson Leroux Coyle Little Dennehy Whelan and manager Braasie Johns.
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Whelan
Twenty One Years of Baseball Pitching Wisdom
The piece recalls notable pitchers from Walter Johnson to Smoky Joe Wood, Addie Joss, Ed Walsh, and Grover Alexander, praising their curves, control, and variety. It contrasts dominance across leagues, notes specific game feats, and ends with a tease about tomorrow’s topic superstition.
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Walter Johnson
Biz Walter
Joe Wood
Boston Star
Wood
Giants
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Johnson
Waddell
Addie Jom
Joss
Dusty” Ithoades
Harris
Doc) White
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White
Chicago
Washington
A's
Ed Walsh
Iakely
Etis
Walsh
Sox
Reda
Red
Tom Glad
Ted
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