Dempsey's War Record under Legion Scrutiny
Indianapolis January 15. Decision on whether Jack Dempsey will testify before the American Legion supreme council about his war record will wait until national commander Franklin D'Olier returns. Manager Jack Kearns telegraphed for Dempsey to answer charges he ducked the draft amid broader debate over his service and charity fights.
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Jack Dempsey
Supreme Council of the American Legion
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Jack Kearns
Pugilist
Los Angeles
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Soldier and Sailor
Varsity Baseball Schedule Published for Montana
MISSOULA Jan 15 The varsity baseball schedule announced by Physical Director W E Schreiber lists Mount St Charles in Mis soula May 1 Washington State in Missoula May 6 7 8 Idaho in Missoula May 13 14 15 Idaho in Moscow May 19 20 Washington State in Pullman May 21 22 Mount St Charles in Helena May 28 29 Montana State College in Bozeman and June 4 5 Montana State College in Missoula.
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Mount St. Charles
Washington State
University of Idaho At
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Pullman
Helena
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Bozeman
Greatest fighter Ketchel praised in Tad's Tid Bits
A reader cites Stanley Ketchel as the greatest fighter, detailing his rise to the middleweight title, key bouts with Papke and O'Brien, and his brave end. Garry Montague argues Ketchel’s courage and skill define greatness. Jim Coffroth notes California’s spending surge and whiskey price trends amid crowding amusements.
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Jem Driscoll
Abe Attell
Joe Grim
Nelson
Stanley Ketchel
Papke
Phil Jack O’brien
Big double header features in high school gym tonight
The Mines face the Aggies and Central meets Dillon in a premier indoor sport night at the town gym. The Mines fans are urged to back their team as coach Bierman grapples with limited veterans and eligibility issues while the Bruins frosh hold campus athletic honors.
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Aggies
Central
Dillon
Butte
Bierman
Frosh
Bruins
Dempsey’s war record debated while Carpentier under scrutiny
Jack Kearns describes Dempsey’s war record and Descamps analyzes percentages while Carpentier’s fighting record remains undisputed. An Associated Press dispatch casts casting meets as sporting events for fishermen pursuing the best fish market spots, highlighting specialized hobby competitions.
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Associated Press
Boxing results from San Francisco show several draws
Last week in San Francisco boxing cards produced three draws among veterans Joe Miller versus Joe Azevedo, Sammy Good versus Larry Fitzgerald, and Louie Williams against Danny Malone. Jack Reeves defeated Bill Lavin in all rounds for the decision while Bev Kruvoskey outboxed Leo Matlock to win. Northwest hockey notes: the 1920 season is described as the toughest in Pacific Coast Hockey Association history, with Vancouver adding Cyclone Taylor and Seattle’s Mets improving.
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Joe Miller
Joe Azevedo
Jack Reeves
Bill Lavin
Reeves
Sammy Good
Larry Fitzgerald
Northwest
Pacific Coast Hockey Association
Vancouver
Taylor
Seattle “Mets
Dual high school and college basketball double header at the gym
Central Dillon and Beaverhead meet Mines and Aggies in a two game program tonight. The scholastics play at 8 and the main event at 9, with a large crowd expected as Mines seeks a strong showing against the locals and Central aims to rebound from recent defeat.
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Hickey Re-elected President of American Association
Thomas J. Hickey was re-elected president of the American Association for three years at a salary of 7200 dollars annually, a raise of 2200. After the election, club owners reviewed the schedule with signals favoring a 154 game season.
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Thomas J. Hickey
American Association
Life Toll Heavy in Mexican Quake
Reports from Puebla and Vera Cruz detail large scale destruction after the Jan 3 earthquake. More than 3,000 dead in Courtland area and surrounding villages, while Barranca Grande flooded by a dammed river from a collapsing mountain. An expedition reports major changes at Mount Popocatepetl with fissures and possible poisonous vapors. last eruption in 1802.
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Only New Manager Gibson Leads 1920 Major League Lineup
By Jack Velock international News Sporting Editor New York January 15 1920 George Mooney Gibson of the Pirates is the only new manager for the major leagues in 1920 with Griffith and Rickey staying near the bench Cravath and Speaker will also start their first full terms as managers Gibson has long been a Pirates backstop and star who helped the 1909 world series effort with Babe Adams and later returned to manage Pittsburgh after stints with Buffalo and Toronto
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Dempsey Exemption Board Chief Defends Record
San Francisco January 15 Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champ is not a slacker or draft dodger says John S Hogan SF exemption board head Hogan says he investigated Dempsey claim fully and placed him in Class 4 A due to dependents and support duties including parents an invalid sibling and a ranch mortgage. Aberdeen Legion post condemns slacker tag while praising Georges Carpentier for war record New York LA offers lure for Dempsey Carpentier bout with 550 000 purse. 75 to winner 25 to loser. Red Cross share 50 of profits 35 15 split. Kearns will consider February 15 decision.
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Bonspiel Opens at Butte Curling Club Rinks
The seventh annual bonspiel opened at the Butte Curling Club with outdoor fun, despite warm ice. Twelve rinks compete for cups from Anaconda and local sponsors as play continues through Saturday.
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