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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1920
Page
4
Idaho's basketball team travels to Butte to face a strong local club in a highly anticipated game. The Muscovites aim to extend their coast victories, while Montana State and Montana Mines figures contribute to a tense regional showdown atmosphere amid canceled Utah games and looming district tournaments.
A fragmentary collage of boxing praise and literary quips features fans and readers debating legacy as names like Tommy Ryan and Kid McCoy surface. Includes light dialogue about fame, weight classes, and a call for authorship of Snow, Snow, Beautiful Snow amid stray lines and questions.
Bozeman March 4 reports that Montana state college electrical engineering students will relay basketball results for the March 10 to 13 state tournament by wireless. Twelve high schools are expected to have operators in their buildings to receive the reports. Previous tournaments saw signals reach as far as the Oregon coast. The college station will operate 5:30 to 6 p.m. March 11 and 12, and 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and 5:30 to 6 p.m. March 13, with Montana stations using the call T XE to contact the licensed government station.
Montana’s state team defeated Idaho University in a tight game here tonight, 26 to 24, after an overtime that decided the winner. Captain Larkin and Ad played stellar ball for the Grizzlies, as Idaho led early and the two teams traded baskets in a seesaw battle. Fox won the five while the regular period ended with Idaho ahead 14 to 13. Enter tourney time with the Grizzlies aiming to build momentum for the postseason.
The 1920 football captains across eastern colleges include Tim Callahan Yale Edward Ewens Annapolis Benny Boynton Williams Willama Robert McMillan Center Park Larks Swarthmore. Notably brothers will face each other as captains with Tim Callahan’s Yale taking on his brother Mike and Dartmouth naming Jim Robertson while Syracuse selects Harry Robertson.
In England the possible meeting of Jose Ray and A G Hill the English mile and a half champion is discussed for the Antwerp Olympic games. W L Sinclair disputes W G George on which one day performance ranks higher noting Rays 4 minutes 14 2 seconds mile and 4 minutes 34 seconds in a four mile relay as his best day.
Philadelphia officials plan to host the national regatta next July. A special committee of the naval board has been appointed to present the matter to the national association of Amateur Oarsmen at its March meeting in New York. Local oarsmen favor the regatta due to favorable conditions and an excellent course.
St Louis Browns under Jimmy Burke head into spring training with optimism and a strong lineup. The club shows depth in batting led by George Lister Johnny Tobin and Baby Doll Jacobson with several others vying for positions. Pitching strength comes from Allan Sotheron Urban Shocker Bert Gallia and others as the Browns seek a pennant after years without one.
Helena dispatch notes less than a month remains for candidates seeking presidential elector and delegate spots to circulate and file petitions by April 13 to appear on the April 23 primary ballot. It outlines required declarations, petition submission deadlines, and the one percent threshold for electors per party.
H C Frobach resigns as secretary of the Three Forks Chamber of Commerce after three years to assume a similar post with the Medford Chamber of Commerce in Oregon. He served as chairman of the advisory board of the publicity department and as president of the Association of Commercial Club Secretaries of the State. E Master of Three Forks will fill the vacancy.
Burke faces third base decision as veteran Austin may settle it while Potter fights for his old job. Burke will test recruits or trade for a third baseman such as Shevlin of Columbus. Browns play six Texas exhibitions before heading to San Antonio and opening the spring with the Cards on April 3. Texas slate includes Fort Worth Taylor San Antonio Houston dates March 6 to 21.
New York report says George Burns, longtime outfielder, returned his contract unsigned after a salary raise at the New York club, signaling a rift with Giants owner Charles Stoneham. A separate Philadelphia dispatch notes Joe Nelson defeated Frankie Howell in six rounds at the Germantown Athletic Club in a lopsided bout.
At the March 4 council meeting, Kiley and O'Donnell of Butte won the sewer project between Dakota and California streets for 3975 dollars. Three other bidders included Lewis Stahn Tom Sontag and Pete Oren, with Oren second at 4200 dollars. Construction uses glazed vitrified tile brick manholes and a combined manhole flush tank. work on fire improvements may start in April if weather allows. Snow removal on sidewalks remains under advisement pending a new ordinance at the next regular meeting.
Dillon attendees heard Chancellor Elliott urge Montana bond support for state institutions to fund buildings and equipment. Meeting noted crowded conditions hindering education, with plans to use bonds for multiple schools. Local business leaders attended as well as reports of snowfall and park plans for Dillon.
Several short items report local deaths and illnesses in Three Forks and nearby towns. A two and a half year old child died at the local hospital after a prolonged illness. Other notes mention hospital transfers, visits, and improving health of various individuals including Laura Young and Berg children. Additional items describe petitions to form Grant County being denied, and government land applications by former soldiers in Wyoming with draws to occur Friday.
Special Dispatch reports Helena March 4 Charles Wooten sought a writ of prohibition to block Judge Jackson Sosy from compelling him to answer questions in a divorce case. Wooten aims to annul his marriage and pursue alimony. attorneys say alimony could be allowed in such a suit, a novel issue for the state. The district court has not ruled on the matter.
A two weeks conference of forestry officers will be held in the Savenne ranger station near Haugan Montana beginning next Monday. One foreman from each forest in the First district will attend with local district officials. The sessions aim to teach field men fire prevention and patrol improvements rather than firefighting after outbreaks. Elers Koch chairs the fire prevention bureau. A new combined shovel and hoe fire tool will be demonstrated to save time in tool transport.
Wild beasts poisonous plants animal diseases forest fires and drought were the main causes for livestock deaths. In 24 forests 16 860 sheep and goats and 566 cattle and horses died last grazing season. Fires killed 6000 sheep, coyotes 3600, bears 224, poison plants 1010, diseases 58 cattle none sheep. Over 1000 sheep died from drought. De er Lodge item notes county printing bids with Powell County Post offering to print county proceed 30 printing per cent off rates. Rosa State bid 16 per cent off statutory rates on publications and 10 per cent on election supplies. County commissioners accepted first bid.
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