Eddie O Dowd Set to Box Lahood in Butte Bantam Bout
Eddie O Dowd of Butte is matched to fight Dixie Lahood in a 12 round bantam contest February 12. O Dowd, 24, brings a strong record including multiple bouts with top contenders and a notable history against Pancho Villa and Frankie Genaro. Trambitas will face Lundy in an eight round on the same evening. the bout card slated as part of a tough Eastern entry. Dixie Lahood trains hard under manager Sullivan as O Dowd heads for Butte at month’s end.
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Boxing Rules and Fouls Outlined by Hranby and Bradley
Boxing officials discuss rules and fouls in the ring. Hranby, a physical instructor, and exreferee Bradley outline actions considered illegal such as hitting below the belt and striking a downed opponent. They emphasize fair break, self defense, and referee compliance during contests.
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Apegial Races At Rink Tonight In Butte
Montana skaters compete at Holland Fink rink in an evening program to raise funds for sending Butte stars Graham and Penaluna to the Banff Winter Sports Carnival. They will race in 4 220 440 and mile events with a Butte Musicians' union band performing and other features for fans.
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Firpo Spalla Bout Delayed To April In Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Argentine heavyweight champion Firpo announced his bout with European champion Spalla will occur the first week of April instead of March. Spalla delays depart from Healy until Feb 4, needs training after arrival, and Felix Bunge plans to back him in conditioning for the fight.
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Truck Movement Noted In Baseball Trade Memoir
Norman E. Brown reviews baseball movement pieces as “Truck Movement Noted” and discusses trades involving Hannah from Portland to Los Angeles in the Pacific Coast League. The piece notes Hannah’s prior big league service with the Red Sox and Yankees and mentions catcher Gus Sandberg and pitcher Rube Harrison as other figures tied to the coast team moves.
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Rube Waddell and the Cobblestone Marathon Tale
Waddell, famed pitcher, trained S Smallwood for an indoor marathon in St Louis with cobblestone routes. Dorando led early, Smallwood faltered, crowd urged Waddell to finish, he refused but led band music as a gesture. Waddell later saved flood victims in Kentucky and died after a diving rescue, his final words to Williams hinting at speed and skill.
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Rankin challenger targets Corbett aged 83 upset claim
Spokane reports 73 year old W J Rankin of Nampa Idaho seeks a bout with former heavyweight champ Jim Corbett and cites a Corbett vow to fight any man at 83 when Rankin reaches that age. Other items note college basketball rest periods and standings, Ottawa defense, and Helena postmaster nomination.
Goose sets on bench he calls them out
Philadelphia yesterday the baseball icon known as The Goose Leon J Goslin sat on a magistrate’s bench for over an hour and labeled 64 men as out. He mocked fines, urged onlookers to follow his signals, and ordered a man jailed for drink. He complained about Sunday shows and habits, then spoke of returning to his hometown.
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Frank Monahan Fights in Los Angeles February 3
Frank Monahan to face Teo Lamcki in Los Angeles on February 3, described as the toughest fight in promoter Tomski’s meteoric midweight lineup. Lamcki hailed as latest middleweight sensation.
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Tomski
Jock Hutchison Uses Unorthodox Putter For Wagers
Chicago report notes Jock Hutchison, once British Open champion, uses a nearly loftless aluminum headed putter that aligns at nearly right angles to the shaft. With this tool he reaches drives well beyond typical expectations, winning wagers last summer with 250 and 240 yard shots at St Paul.
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Chicago
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Sootland
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Idaho farmer 73 seeks boxing match with Jim Corbett
Spokane dispatch reports W J Rankin a 72 year old Nampa Idaho farmer wants to fight former heavyweight champion Jim Corbett. Rankin says Corbett will be 60 in September and he is ready for a match. Rankin has sparred with Corbett and believes he can stage a good bout. Corbett has stayed in good shape and Rankin, despite being 14 years older, is not worried. Rankin is six feet one and about 200 pounds and estimates his fighting weight could be reduced.
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Butte Boys to Box at Helena Banquet Feature
Marcus Sweeney and Art Belanger from the Boys club will box at the Helena banquet as a featured event. Sweeney holds Montana amateur flyweight title while Belanger was bantam runner-up, highlighting the program’s skilled youth.
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Art Belanger
Pat Sullivan
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Belanger
French Open Foes Hill In Riviera Finale Duel
Susanne Lengien dominates as Helen Wills faces a tough final challenge at the Opole tournament in Cannes. The American champion wins early sets but is pushed to a decisive clash by French players amid a fierce slash battle on the Riviera.
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Vintage racing and boxing notes from a long-ago sports page
A collage of sports anecdotes references racing across many states including Maryland New York Kentucky and Nevada. Mention of jockeys Willis and others, boxing headlines like Corbett Bass and McTigue at New Yorks Square Garden, and a Chicago doctor attempting 200 golf holes in a day.
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