City Hockey Championship Set At Lake Avoca Rink
Independent teams from North and South Sides meet this afternoon at 2 15 to decide the city hockey title. A repeat of a recent tight contest with two overtimes is expected as Helena nestles in behind the event with races to follow and a possible state playoff at a neutral rink if Helena wins again.
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Lake Avoca
Helena
Watts
Lake Avora
Butte
B. Gerry
Morrel Rover
R. Gerry
Robitela Ces Roberts
Sullivan Seve
Skating Titles At Stake Today At Montana Meet
Two mile and half mile championship races highlight the Montana ice carnival at the Holland rink today. Amateur Dan Graham defends the mile title against Tom McGeever Murray Miller Dave Walsh and Till Hoye while professional William Orris meets Bill Rogers in a mile duel. Youth races and exhibitions precede the main events with prizes to be awarded.
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Montana
Holland
Dan Graham
Tom McGeever
Murray Miller
Dave Walsh
Till’ Hoye
William Orris
Bill Rogers
Elizabeth Miles
Olive
Paul Byrne
Ray Leviwood
Ed’ Rouleau
Dee
Harry Freebourn
George Medanus
Notre Dame star Johnny Mohardt courted by three MLB teams
Chicago reports that Notre Dame halfback Johnny Mohardt is sought by three major league teams. It is stated he has received offers from the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Reds, with Chicago Cubs manager Killer also showing interest.
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Chicago
Johnny Mohardt
Notre Dame
New York Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs
Champs Gather for Or Meeting at Revelstoke Ski Meet
Champion ski jumpers from Canada and the United States will contest the eighth international ski tournament in Revelstoke British Columbia on February 7 and 8. The hill has been upgraded with a 500 foot runway and 1000 foot stretch to the landing zone. Notable professionals expected include Henry Hall Anders Haugen Mans Hansen Nels Nelson and Carl Hall. The Detroit University athletic plans include forming a Middle West intercollegiate conference with possible four game football schedule and member candidates South Dakota State College and Marquette University.
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Associated Press
Revelstoke
British Columbia
Canada
United States
Henry Hall
Detroit
Anders Haugen
Mans Hansen
Nels. Nelson
Carl Hall
University of Detroit
Father W. TL
Board of
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South Dakota State College
Marquette University of Milwaukee
Father Foley
Middle West
Jack Barry Stakes Out Big Rainbow While Catching Whitefish
In Butte during winter, officer Jack Barry lakes whitefish and flouts a new Montana trout fishing ban. He rigs two ice holes, jams a rainbow on a line as a "picket," and keeps it in the river while baiting another hook for whitefish. A game warden later inquires, and Barry frees the rainbow as May 28 open season nears.
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Big Rainbow
Butte
Barry
Montana
Bis Hole
Rainbow
Barry UN
Ouimet and Guilford Highlight Big 10 Amateurs
Veteran golfer Francis Ouimet remains a top contender and moral force in American amateur golf, while Jesse Guilford's recent form pushes him toward the leading group. The piece recalls Ouimet’s past triumphs and notes his enduring putt ing skill and mental strength, alongside Guilford’s peak display and Ouimet’s lingering chances this season.
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Francis Ouimet
Jesse Guilford
Ouimet
Boston
Oress
Guilford
John F. Dille
Line o Sport: Ten Bouts Budding for Next Two Weeks
A schedule of ten boxing bouts spans January February with fights in Cincinnati New York Grand Rapids Baltimore and St Paul. Notable matchups include Joe Downey vs Young Bob Fitzsimmons ten rounds in Cincinnati and Jack Britton vs Dave Shade fifteen rounds in New York. The East hosts several fast cards while fans in Butte eye the Shade Britton clash with high interest. Hugh Walker steps in for Bob Roper against Harry Greb in Stand Rapids Michigan.
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Joe Downey
Bob Fitzsimmons
Cincinnati
Jack Britton
Dave Shade
New York
Harry Greb
Hugh Walker
Grand Rapids
Sammy Noble
Dick Gritfin
Jeff Smith
Pay Kelser
Baltimore
Anthony Downey
Billy Ryan
Benny Leonardinst
Rocky” Kansas
Tommy Robson
Jack Malone
St. Paul
East Butte
Shade
Butte
Britton
Dempsey Suit Settled Out of Court in Batavia
Frank P. Spellman, former showman, filed suit against Jack Dempsey for heavyweight boxing damages. The case, settled out of court, was announced from Batavia New York on January 28.
Hubs to face Walkerville in Sunday basket hall at Butte High
Three regular games are scheduled at Butte High School gym this Sunday afternoon. The Hubs meet Walkerville for third place in the National league while Englewood aims to break away from a tie for first in the American. Centerville versus Knights of Columbus closes the program with a fast exhibition as KC seeks a win.
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Butte High School
Walkerville
Englewood
Knights of Columbus
Hubs
Centerville
Heydler argues standard ball needed for all leagues
National League president John A. Heydler opposes using rubber core balls in baseball, warning that mixed ball types would disrupt batting and pitching stats across major and minor leagues. He urges a rule in the major-minor league agreement to keep ball composition uniform while noting weight and size rules exist. A separate case notes Spellman’s lawsuit over Dempsey movie proceeds with a jury deadlock and settlement likely around $20,000.
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John A. Heydler
National League
Pacific Coast League
Spellman
Dempsey
Umpire Byron Praised by Coast League Officials
In San Francisco on January 28, Bell Byron, Pacific Coast baseball league umpire, earns praise from officials despite fan abuse. Coast president W H McCarthy says the National League wants Byron but the Western league blocks his departure, calling Byron one of the best umpires in baseball and the Coast league fortunate to have him. Golf plan to provide cheap access for all announced in Chicago by Western Golf Association committee aiming to help towns start local links with low upfront cost and small annual charges.
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Associated Crees
San Francisco
Bell Byron
Pacific Coast Baseball League
W. H. McCarthy
Francisco
National League
Byron
Coast League
Chicago
Western Golf Association
Charles Pfeil
Memphis
Fred Borton
Cleveland
E.S. Rogers
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