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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1922
Page
6
French light heavyweight contender Floyrne Fleur may travel to the United States to defend his title against the winner of the Greb Tunney bout. He indicated readiness to accept an American bout if offered, with Carpentier as a potential challenger and plans tied to summer matches.
Speculation says either Boston or New York will host the final tie of the Davis Cup preliminary series if the United States narrows the field. East versus West intersectional matches decide in California next month, with the Church Cup contests at Forest Hills in June expected to showcase potential defenders.
Mountain View choir to aid Grace church presents a benefit concert at Grace Methodist Church on Wednesday May 3 at 8 pm. Featured soloists quartets and choruses include R Dyer Cora Williams Aurora Dunston Matt Webber and G V Stevens with Mrs Florence Martin and Miss Lois Treloar providing accompaniment. Proceeds benefit Grace church.
Hal Chapman and Tom Barrett of Butte High School earned spots to compete in the final declamation contest for the IMLS medal. The boys’ auditions were held yesterday afternoon, with the girls scheduled for today, and the final event set for Wednesday evening in the high school auditorium. Judges included Mrs. John Groeneveld and Mrs. L. M. Van Eten. Other entrants qualifying from earlier deliberations were Edwin Buck Ed Poole George C. McKeffey Albert Williams Leonard Hample Marcus McCann Paul Gow and Archie Me.
Federal authorities plan to discuss provisions of the Volstead Act and seizure procedures. The session will cover enforcement strategies and the responsibilities of federal agents in liquor prosecutions.
In Brooklyn at Hooklyn on May 1 Harry Shriver of Saginaw fired a nine strikeout gem to blank the Phillies 9 to 2 in his first Brooklyn start. Post contributed as Brooklyn built a late scoring cushion while Philadelphia managed scattered runs. Batteries Smith and Henline for Philadelphia Shriver and Hunglin for Brooklyn.
A resilient urchin challenges local teams to a Sunday ball game, seeking boys under 16. The faded scene shows a lanky youth at 6 Duggan Avenue, Babe Barney’s office to sign up, and a playful promise to organize matches despite rain and rough street surroundings.
In Moscow Idaho on May 1 University of Idaho pitcher Mari neat held Washington State to two hits and one run as the Vandals scored two runs on five hits off Cook. Five Cougar errors aided Idaho’s victory with notable pitching by Mari neat and Fox in relief.
The 1922 Montana interscholastic track and field meet, May 9 to 13 at the state university, will bring a record number of competitors and schools. Debates May 10 precede track finals with declamatory events and dances, under Dr. R H Jesse and Dr. W E Schreiber guiding the program. roughly 73 schools listed with May 3 as final entry day and expected 400 competitors.
William Tilden and Vincent Richards defeated William Johnston and Harvey Snodgrass 6 3 and 3 6 in a Los Angeles match. Harry Wills and Paddy Mullins announced plans to sail to England next week for a potential title bout with Jack Dempsey.
In Missoula Montana on May 1 Maurice Thompson a veteran fighter defeated Cy clone Walker over six rounds. Thompson won a decision after outpointing Walker who absorbed the punches throughout the match. Kid Jackson stopped Kid Vie in the second round.
Louis Browns race into first place by routing Cleveland 13 to 2 as three pitchers allow 16 hits. McManus belts a homer and three doubles to spark the offense amid strong Kolp work. In other action Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago post wins while Detroit, New York, and Milwaukee also play.
George W. Craven president of the School of Mines was elected president of the Butte Rotary club. Other officers named include Mel A. Clevett Venable and Carl Nepper with a slate of four new directors. New board members are N Z Mann Dr Charles B Rodes and Dr Herbert Kistler.
Government records show a tax lien arising from prohibition law violation has been satisfied and the lien dissolved. Mrs. F C is cleared of revenue tax liability as filed with the clerk and recorder.
Federated Women's clubs will award multiple scholarships to girls at Butte High School. Principal Bruce H. Millikin was asked to recommend candidates yesterday. Several scholarships are offered by the federated club and by the College Club of Butte.
New York columnist David J. Walsh assesses Baker who, aging and slow, showed faded form this spring. The piece notes he lumbered around the mound, improved defensively, and hints at a possible comeback next year as younger hitters are used to support him.
Great Falls will not host a twilight baseball league this year despite efforts by local teams to keep the sport on the map. The season opens May 7 with a Court of Honor game as towns like Chateau, Geraldine, Havre and others join in, though only a limited schedule seems likely.
Boxing promoter announces events in Butte with Simonich and Nicholin on the May 10 or 15 card. Joe Simonich and Nicholin expected on the Broadway Theater show, with preliminaries and a 26 round main event plus a 6 round semi final and two 2 round prelims.
The photoplay Wild Honey starring Priscilla Dean plays at the Rialto for its last show today. It blends humor action and heart interest with relentless pacing from start to finish. The dam breaking sequence delivers one of the era’s most dramatic climaxes as waters rush toward a frightened crowd.
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