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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1926
Page
10
Berlenbach to battle MTIGUE WMARON, with Paul Berlenbach presiding and Jess McMahon as partner. Event details unclear due to damaged OCR but indicates a boxing bout setup and involved parties.
The rejuvenated 1920s Yankees plan a renewed bid for the American League pennant. Key moves include Ruth and Menzel in the lineup, Gehrig emerging, Koenig set for second, and pitching shuffles with Hoyt and Shawkey on the market. Trade talks touch McManus, Ward, and Meusel departs.
A compact reminiscence of Clark Griffith and Patience Cromwell era figures. It tracks Griffith’s varied managing stints with the White Sox and Washington, notes key moves like Stanley Harris’s hire, and recounts minor leaguer journeys from Pittston to Detroit. The piece surveys figures such as Wilbert Robinson, Fred Clarke, Gleason, and Rickey, and recalls the 1919 World Series scandal and its aftermath.
Simonich rushed to New York to face Joe Dundee in a welterweight clash. A wire late Monday said Dundee could not depart as scheduled, delaying arrival to Friday afternoon. Dundee recently beat Luck McVey in the semi final and was expected to meet Delaney in Boston before returning east for further bouts.
The article discusses Connie Mack's early prediction about Al Simmons and notes Simmons outhit stars Heilmann and Speaker in 1926. It highlights Simmons's higher total hits and runs, compares batting champions, and mentions other figures like Rogers Hornsby, Chester Falk, and Johnny Mostil. It reflects on how nominal records may mislead, yet offer personal satisfaction or lessons.
The School of Min five travels to Mines gym for a second season game against Mount St Charles. A solid improvement since the opening loss is noted as the Saints battled hard in Missoula. Expected starting lineup includes Bullwinkle Doherty Ter Sigler Thompson and Sylvester with reserves listed.
The Brooklyn Robins share seven of their players for a 19 round bantam bout at Madison Square Garden in New York with $11 sapp. In the Big Ten Illinois defeats Michigan 31 to 29. An invasion by French cyclists, Olympic honorees, is anticipated. Ernest Ohert, American, is in serious condition after a fencing bout injures his side, piercing the right lung, during the junior team finals of the New York fencing club tournament.
The New York press notes challengers for the light-weight and bantam-weight titles held by Rocky Kansas and Charley Rosenberg. Potential contenders include Sid Terris, Mindell, Seaman, Touyat, Stein, Granwm, Siggs, Bud Taylor, Tad, California Joe Lynch, and Carl Tremaine, as public interest grows in a tournament format to decide the crowns.
A sprawling roundup from cities including Rochester Newark Pittsburg Philadelphia and New York details draws, decisions, and knockouts. Notable results include Sandy Seifert and Mike Conroy drawing in ten rounds in Rochester, and Billy Wells defeating Sailor Frr mith in Philadelphia. The night featured a mix of technical KOs, close decisions, and sensational exchanges, with champions Wille Davies and Joe Lawson scoring notable wins.
The Associated Press reports that Jan Z Mahoney, builder of the grand stand struck down in Pasadena during the Tournament of Roses parade, and C B Bucknall deputy building inspector, were indicted for criminal responsibility in the death of Mrs P S Borich of Dallas, the first of five fatalities from the crash.
Jan 19 Seattle report says a new University of Montana football coach will be chosen after athletic director J. W. Stewart returns from guiding the Montana basketball team on a coast tour. Also notes a boxing result: Harry Greb defeated Tonman by decision over ten rounds, with Lohman active in the late rounds.
Dixie Lahood of Butte and Young Nationalista of the Philippines fought a ferocious bantamweight semi windup in Butte last night. Lahood dropped twice in the second round, Nash pressed through punishment, and the judges ruled a draw with one judge favoring Lahood. Jimmy Lundy won an eight round decision over Young Dempsey in the co feature, while Terry of Livingston won on a foul over Lew Michelich in a six round special. The night drew a gate of about six thousand six hundred sixty one dollars.
Washington AL champions veterans Roger Peckinpaugh and Muddy Ruel will be benched this season to make room for youth and speed. President Clark Grimm announced Buddy Myers will replace Peckinpaugh and Tate Milne Geimieh becomes first string catcher after Bluege was injured.
The Dodger captain holds out for 18000 for 1926 services, seven thousand above his 193 contract and three thousand beyond Brooklyn's top paid spark Dazzy Vance. Helen Wills defeats E M Green 6 0 6 0 in Cannes match. Denver names Pete Howell captain of 1926 basketball team. Montana upset by Oregon 40 19 in Eugene. Joe Stecher defeats Dick Daviscourt in two falls in Winnipeg wrestling.
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