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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1925
Page
6
Deer Lodge and Anaconda teams prepare for the Tri City Bowling Cup with a slated contest tomorrow. The report notes a tense bout as Martin is floored twice and faces a fifth round KO threat, with local rivals and ringside observers predicting a decisive finish in Havre.
A fragmentary clipping notes an event involving a former boxing champion and an automotive incident. The readable portion mentions an ex-champion and a notable turn of events, without full details or dates. Further specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Announcement today confirms Gibbons will meet Tiny Jim Herman Deirott mid January. The event is expected to draw strong local interest and could feature a midweight bout or exhibition format at a nearby venue.
The Associated Press reports George Little, then Michigan head football coach, accepted the Wisconsin athletics director post. The piece notes behind the scenes tension amid the famous Michigan Illinois game, hinting at internal shifts affecting team leadership and future plans.
New York reports Jack Zivie of Pit and Pinkey Mitchell of Kiwaukes have been matched to fight Mt Los Angeles a in April or May for the 160 pound walterweight championship. Promoter Jack Root of Los Angeles announced the pairing under California law permitting 12 rounds. Mitchell is recognized by the National as a top contender.
In a Daly gym doubleheader St Pauls seventh grade edged Paters chook 4 to 3 while the eighth grade routed opponents 7 to 1. Coaches were Bill Callan for St Pauls seventh and Joe Conrady for the Bugs.
J D Murphy won the Interclass handball tournament final at the Knights of Columbus gym edging O Gorman 21-12 in the first match and 21-1 in the second after advancing by default over E J Sullivan. The event drew a large crowd and doubles are set to begin next week with entries due.
In Boston on January 24 the Boston Athletic Association begins a move to ban “homicide hockey” after a brutal incident in which a BAA player struck an opponent with a stick causing hospitalization. The Berlin NHL team retaliated, leaving a Boston player unconscious. Officials pledge to seek permanent disqualification for the attacker and consider league-wide measures.
Northwestern athletes set three records amid a busy meet. The performances highlighted strong showings from the squad, with multiple events producing top marks and notable finishes for the program.
The report highlights Columbians' return to fast paced basketball with players including Jack Duggan J H O Rourke center Heyer King and Sotto providing guards in an energetic lineup on the court.
Ridley, a product of Northern Idaho, and one of the most noted figures in regional sport briefs, is mentioned in a terse summary touching on coastal hunting parties and local activity.
The Associated Press reports Paavo Nurmi aims to break four world marks in a single Wilco A.A. show at Thirteenth Regiment Armory on February 7. He will run 1000 meters against Ray Booth Cox Kirby. target marks include 2:04.4 for 1000m and under nine minutes for two miles, following a 3000m push.
The Jensens beat Craven garage 31 to 8 in the Commercial Basketball league opener at the Y. Ahso and McGregor each scored 12 while Brusin added high points for the winners as fast short passes sparked the victory. Symons led Medlin’s squad to lead at half 19 to 12 but were shut out in the second half. Exchange, boosted by Aronan from Michigan, defeated Bouchers 28 to 11 with Aronan scoring five steals and Puree four goals for 18 points.
Central prepares to face Missoula in a high school invitational basketball tourney as Coach Steve Sullivan and seven Butte players depart for the event. Also Cubs shortstop Charley Hollocher placed on voluntary inactive list by Commissioner Landis due to health concerns. News notes include Creighton coach Case Wynne denying Nebraska football rumors, choosing to stay at Creighton through his contract.
Great Falls and Butte High clash in a key boys basketball duel as both teams aim to stabilize state title chances. The Great Falls lineup features Townsend Wood Semmingson Lux and Gerber while Butte counters Worden and other developing forwards. Tipoff follows a junior game and a dance welcomes visiting players.
The Gypsies defeated the Cubs by 5 to an unlisted score in a brisk gymnasium game. A McCarthy and D Kiley starred for the Gypsies while 8 Crowley played guard for the Cubs. A note on silver dollar circulation follows, recounting government cost savings and the Burgess company payday impact on currency in circulation.
New York January reports Manager Robinson plans minor changes to bolster Brooklyn’s National League squad for 1929. He aims to improve right field and third base, keep strong pitching with a southpaw replacement, and test several hopefuls for outfield and defense. Dick Loftus and Jimmy Johnston vie for right field. tryouts include Hinkel Greene McPhee Williams Schwarts with Wilson noted as a standout. Block and Voursler mentioned in pitching depth notes.
Walter Johnson a veteran pitcher asks the Supreme Court for a restraining order against Thompson Feature Service and newspapers including the Brooklyn Daily Eagle to stop publication of a syndicated eight part life story. He seeks $60 000 damages and an accounting from the series claims the work is a sham fraud and fake. The suit notes Johnson’s contract with Christy Walsh syndicate for a biography written by his wife Hazel Johnson and alleges Thompson sold the series without proper rights.
Paris reports a decision barring Dundee and his manager in France amid boxing drama. London dispatch notes Charles Lewis defeats Charion in a welterweight contest, with multiple rounds disputed and results pending.
Drawings for the third inter city tournament to open in Ana gnoda tomorrow evening were made last night. Twenty four teams entered from Butte Deer Lodge and Anaconda will compete over four days with strong bowling. Winners receive a university loving cup.
Chicago January 22 advisory council ruled that when a player is claimed under the waiver rule within a year of purchase the rival club must pay the price the other club paid and no price may exceed 4000 dollars if cash was used. Umpire pay for World Series officials rises from 2000 to 2500 dollars and World Series gate receipts are shared by all first division clubs.
A sensational claim promotes a drug advertised as superior to whiskey for colds and flu. It urges readers to buy aspironal, take a dose now, and share with family, promising quick relief for catarrhal symptoms and nighttime choking in children. The ad misuses dramatic language and appeals to common remedies.
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