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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1922
Page
6
The Originals claimed two games in yesterday afternoons Women’s League, defeating the Independents. Mrs Reid led scoring with 518, while Cadilla head and other names appear in the blurred recap as the league standings shift and teams chase further trials.
Benny Kauff, Giants outfielder, was denied an injunction by Supreme Court Justice Whitaker restraining the National Exhibition Company and Lodge Landis from pursuing his pension case. The court ruled no grounds for relief as Kauff’s contract expired last October. The decision noted an apparent injustice but the court lacked power to grant the requested relief.
Johnny Wilson world middleweight champion appeared before the National Boxing Commission today and was told his ring suspension stands until September unless he consents to meet Harry Greb. Wilson’s suspension followed his refusal to fight Greb after a match had been arranged by Tex Rickard.
In Eugene Oregon the Idaho team coasted to a comfortable win over Oregon. Coach Bouler guided his squad with precise execution as the Cardinal or the Ducks struggled to keep pace.
Chicago January 17 Oscar Math ew Battling Nelson former world light weight champion today paid five dollars and fifty cents for two boxing tickets for a fight marking the first time he has dug into his own pockets to see a bout. He and his brother attempted to crash the gate for passes and remarked that the racket does not go here.
Frederick R. Wedge a former prize fighter and University of Arizona graduate traveled 2000 miles by freight car to Harvard graduate school of education seeking admission in its fortieth year. Harvard officials announced they could not consider his qualifications sufficient for admission at this time.
In Chicago on January 17 the appellate court upheld a circuit court ruling that Harriet Stevens could not recover damages after being struck by a golf ball driven by Edward H Gallagher. The court said Gallagher had used due precaution in shouting fore and dismisses assault and battery claims.
In New Orleans Johnny Wilson middleweight champion is suspended by the national boxing commission until September 1922 after being found guilty of conduct unbecoming a fighter following a bout with Bryan Downey of Ohio last year. A separate note from Salt Lake City reports George Louis defeating Jimmy Roach in six rounds.
San Francisco on January 17 Ben Kelly a San Francisco pitcher formerly with the New York Giants has been turned over to the Seattle club of the Pacific Coast league. He is the brother of George Kelly the Giants first baseman. Cuban Cueto to play third base for Seattle this season per reports received in San Francisco.
New York Jan 17 Intercollegiate rowing will reach new competitive heights next season with invitations planned for the Oxford Cambridge winner and the Pacific coast intercollegiate regatta victor to race at Poughkeepsie. The Pacific coast eight opens the season as western champion, with the University of California finishing second last year. Canadians win in hockey Vancouver defeats Seattle 10 to 8 in a Vancouver home game.
William J. Smith known as the Midget, a New York born bantam, recounts his path from Went Ninth Street to the army and boxing rings. He credits coach Benny Leonard and Jack Dempsey for improving him, details key bouts with Sharkey Burman and Buff, and defends his Irish American heritage while aiming at the bantam title.
In Cary Iowa on January 17, Norge Ski club members fear the national ki tournament may be held with little natural snow. With five days to go they may have to haul 10,000 roads of snow from a nearer town as officials arranged rail transport from a nearby state to provide the needed snow for the new slide.
The final bonspiel match is set for Saturday though the text is garbled. Key names and locations are unreadable, but the event is confirmed as the concluding round of the competition.
A. H. Douglass city superintendent urged University Club members at a weekly luncheon to persuade college men to inform high school students and graduates about university benefits, encouraging high school work and preparation for higher education.
Mount St Charles College edged Wesleyan 87 to 81 tonight after a strong start by Wesleyan. The second period swung the balance as Mount St Charles held on, denying Wesleyan a late rally.
An analysis of why sport interest rose in Butte during a period of change. Clarkfield of Columbus prompts discussion on football popularity and the role of women in sports. The piece notes mixed views on sporting development and social attitudes, including teamwork and fair play.
Joe Benjamin a Pacific coast lightweight has been matched to most Johnny Dundes in New York on February 8. Benjamin, a protégé of Jock Campeey, fought 12 rounds at Brighton Beach. He has fought Burman, Herman, Lynch, and others in 27 bouts, rising as a leading title contender among various weight classes.
Independent league play at Butte High School Gym featured three close games. Walkerville led by Jed Meaderville faced a taut 4 to 4 halftime, then battled to a narrow finish. Centerville, disrupted by substitutions, fell to McQueens 18 to 10 as McNicholson boosted the second-half surge with about 10 points.
Twenty two polo team contests were arranged at the annual meeting of the Polo Association. The polo year opens January 1 with Meadowbrook and Rockaway events planned. A season schedule firmed up includes several major meets and regional tournaments.
An editorial tribute highlights the promoters behind golf’s rise, naming Jesse Carleton George Crump Ellis Gimbel and many others from Chicago St Louis Boston Philadelphia and Toronto. It praises their labor of love in organizing clubs spreading enthusiasm and expanding participation from small towns to big cities. The piece calls for more local enthusiasts to start modest facilities and build lasting golf communities.
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