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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1926
Page
10
Stanley "Bucky" Harris, who led two Washington teams to American League titles, signed a three year deal to manage the Senators. Clark Griffith, president of the Senators, did not reveal the agreed salary.
The third round of the men's Commercial Basketball league comes to the Y M C A gym tonight at 7 45 with three fast games. Jensen Drug faces Timber Butte in the opener as a slight favorite. Symons meets Medlines as Salisbury returns from a two week absence for Symons. The final game pits the Bouchers against Montana Hardware with Dahlberg refereeing.
Charley Gorman the Canadian outdoor champion led after opening day in St John at the world championship speed skating meet with 60 points. He won the 220 in 1925 seconds and was second in the mile as Clas Thunberg competed for finals. The first day points list Gorman 50 Donovan 30 Murphy 20 Logan 10 Farrell 10.
In Hoxton on February 1 a six round bout is announced between Annie Newton and Bede Baker marking a rare public boxing match for women in England. Critics call it degrading while some supporters back the historic event.
Bozeman prepares for two Utah Aggies visits as Montana State seeks to shake a 0‑2 start. Freshmen games precede these league weekend matchups. Bobcats hope forward Winner returns to boost confidence after injuries.
Dan Graham and Tom Penaluna split the racing honors at the Holland rink. Penaluna won the 220 yard dash in 20 seconds after Graham fell. Graham won the quarter in 40 seconds and the two tied in the quarter mile with a 3.35 time. The rink layout mirrors Banff track, laid out in 12 laps to the mile.
Jack Renault a Canadian heavyweight knocked out Quentin Romero Rojas of Chile in the fourth round of a scheduled ten round bout in St Louis. The fight, held January 26, ended Renault’s win with a decisive late stoppage.
The Associated Press reports a formal cordiality between Helen Wills and Suzanne Lenglen at Cannes as Wills wins the Metropole tournament defeating Viasto 6-3. Tension remains off court while Lenglen weighs meeting Wills at Nice or Carleton events. Lenglen edges McKane in 1925 comparisons. Wills loses to Elizabeth Ryan in Seabright return before Wimbledon.
The chapter recalls Chris Von der Ahe's ownership and Comiskey's management, plus a colorful Browns era with Kid Gleason and Arlie Latham. It spotlights Crazy Schmidt who pitched with a notebook, noting hitters' weaknesses and clashing with catcher Doggy Miller, ending with a tease about how Schmidt lost his arm.
Montana assessors from county offices gather in Helena for the annual conference called by the state board of equalization. Governor Erickson will address the group tomorrow morning as J W Walker outlines board aims and discusses persistent inequalities. A general afternoon discussion follows with W L Stockton of the Montana Farm Bureau scheduled to speak.
Helen Wills, American tennis champion, extended her winning streak in Cannes. She defeated Bendit 6-1 6-0 in the Gallia tournament first round and, with Jack Hilliard, won 6-0 6-1 in mixed doubles over Mrs. Harold Jones and H. C. Stone. The pair then beat Mrs. Haylock and Dr. Warden 6-0 6-?.
At Missoula, the Cubs defeated Missoula High 25 to 15. At Greeley, Colorado State Teachers fell to the University of New Mexico 29 to 24. London hosts a Humor exhibition featuring Jerome K Jerome Ian Hay and Thorney Dodge and other amusement contributors.
The New York state athletic commission ruled that Paul Berlenbach must face Mike McTigue in a return bout before any further title defense. Berlenbach has six months to accept. The board also named Nashy Graham the top bantamweight challenger and ordered Rosenberg to face Graham by March 19, per Madison Square Garden matchmaker Jess McMahon.
Benny Leonard, retired world lightweight champion, said big boxing purses have peaked and future defenses may not guarantee a million dollar shot. He noted promoters and the public have become ring wise and pointed to recent fighters earning $20,000 to $60,000 from few fights, while champions earned far less in 1917.
Miss Helen Wills, the American tennis champion, defeated Miss Bendit 6-1 6-0 in the Gallia tournament first round. She also reached the third round in mixed doubles with Jack Willirad. Mile. Suzanne Lenglen and Jacques Brugnon won 6-0 6-1 in Metropole finals and teamed with Mile. Viasto in women's doubles. Lenglen will rest a week while Wills continues in Gallia events.
Truzzolinos and Mudros will bowl at the Y M C A alleys in a practice match next Thursday night at 6 o'clock to prepare for the intercity tournament. Lineups list Mudro Grill J Mudro J Dever J McLeod J Jovick and CC Mudro versus Trazzolinos J Pascoal D Bruel M Mooney T Perrick and F Mudro. Scores last night were:
Harry Greb world middleweight champion quickly defeated Ted Moore of England in a 10 round bout at Vernon. Greb led from the first round with hard rights to the chin and even sent Moore through the ropes once. Fans judged Greb seven rounds to Moore’s two with one even. The title was not at stake as Greb had beaten Moore in New York over a year ago.
In Canton Johnny Behrlin defeated Eddie Leddy via technical knockout in eight rounds. In Philadelphia Nick Quagerilli beat Pedro Aguinaldo in six. Dell Fontaine KOed Jackie Cohen in Montreal in four. Alec Burley defeated Izzy Schwartz in Toronto in ten. Baby Reyes and Genaro Pino drew in Key West over ten rounds. Ai Walther beat Jimmy Cox in Memphis in eight. Pal Shoaff defeated Young Red Herring in Memphis in eight. Pal Moran scored a technical knockout over Joe Lewis in New Orleans in fifteen. Johnny Williamée stopped Peck Wrenn in Hot Springs in two. Eddie Murdock won a newspaper decision over Jack Wallace in Dallas in sixteen.
Babe Ruth predicts a strong comeback this season and expects six to seven more years in the major leagues. He plans a new training routine in St Petersburg after leaving for the Yankees camp, aiming to beat his 59 home run mark from 1921 and stay productive. Meanwhile Emil St Goddard wins The Pas dog derby first lap with a 32 mile run in three hours two minutes, Earl Brydges close second.
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