Drastic changes proposed to govern high school athletics
The Bate Athletic Association seeks sweeping reforms via a proposed constitution led by President Le Roy beam of Ditton. Key provisions tighten eligibility to four seasons per sport, cap trophies at one dollar, require specific hearing procedures, and add a senior eligibility rule, while adding coach and officer governance changes and extending officer terms to three years.
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High School
Missoula
Bate Athletic Association
le Roy W. Beam
Ditton
H. H. Blanchami
Anaconda High School
Boxing Talk and Fights Across the Ring in 1920s Style
A fragmented sports column recalls old ring legends and matchups. It references Jack Tendler and Johnny Kilbane, Criqui and Kilbane whispers, plus nostalgic mentions of Speaker Cobb Ruth and muttered boxing gossip. The piece threads boxing, bets, and public interest with a writer’s wry tone.
Reorganization of High School Athletics Rule Proposals
The article outlines proposed changes to athletic eligibility procedures, allowing suspensions up to one year for rule violations and requiring schools to file detailed athlete records. It notes evidence rules, protest handling, and data gathering by the board of control to determine standings and enforce fair play across member schools.
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Bers
Association
Board of Control
Athletic. Association
Doctor Taylor to Speak on Germany From the Inside
Dr Alva Taylor will discuss postwar Germany at the Y M C A Weans evening program. He recently aided a 20 student study of reconstruction in Europe and has lectured before Rotary Kiwanis and public meetings with wide interest. The Wednesday talk is open to all without charge.
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Germany
Y. M
A. Weans
Alva
Taylor
England
France
America
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Fromen
Herman Kayoed In First Round In MSG Featherweight Bout
Babe Herman of Los Angeles was knocked out in the first round by Vincent Pepper Martin of Brooklyn in a scheduled 18 round featherweight bout at Madison Square Garden. The California boxer dropped after a left swing and later fell to the body blows and a right to the jaw, taking a full count before being carried to his corner. The bout lasted one minute and 45 seconds of the opening round.
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Prem
New York
Babe Herman
Loe
Angeles
Cal
Vincent “Pepper” Martin
Brooklyn
Madison Square Garden
Herman
Jack Dempthe ‘Oweight
Johnny Killian Herman
Martin
Tommy ‘Nobel
England
Sammy Sieger
Rotana Civic Boosters Rally Butte Community Impact
Dr T C Witherspoon calls Rotanas the strongest civic force in Butte praising women unity and community building. A J Clark of Kiwanis emphasizes dormant club power and strict member classifications while outlining plans for a garden and bird life observance and related meetings.
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Butte
Rotana Club
T.C. Witherspoon
Rotanas
Thornton Hotel
Dr. Witherspoon
A. J. Clark
Kiwanians
Clark
Kiwanis Club
Nearing Close of Burch Prosecution in Kennedy Murder Trial
In Los Angeles on May 2 the prosecution was nearing completion of its direct testimony against Arthur C. Burch for the murder of J. Belton Kennedy. Testimony was to be followed by the defense case. Cross examination of C. A. Summar, who placed Burch at Santa Monica canyon shortly after August last, continued as defense lawyers attempted to discredit his story.
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Los Angeles
Arthur ¢. Burch
J. Belton& Kennedy
C. &. Summar
Burch
Santa Monica Canyon
Nichols Breaks Hand Ends Meeting Hopes With Simonich
Great Falls May 2 Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Johnny Nichols broke his hand in the sixth round against Pete Bross, ending any chance to meet Joe Simonich in Butte on May 10 or May 15. Promoter Ed Rouleau said Nichols’s injury spoils the proposed St. Paul welter showdown and Frank Walker promised a quick replacement as headliner for the next card.
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Great Falls
Johnny Nichols
Joe Simonich
Butte
Pete Bross
Ed. Rouleau
St. Paul Welter
Simonich
Nichols
Frank Walker
Giants Make It Four Straight
Cincinnati ran up a 12 run attack as three Pittsburgh pitchers were hit hard in a lopside 25 to 2 victory. Couch worked well for Cincinnati with Harper delivering two sparkling catches marking the most sensational plays.
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Giants
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pittsburg
Couch
Harper
R. HE
Potteries
Carlson
Yellowhorse
Morrison
Gooch
Couih
Hargrave
Bross and Nichols Fight Ends In Slow Draw
In Great Falls on May 2 Pete Bross Montana middleweight claimant and John Nichols St Paul welterweight fought 12 rounds in a slow draw. The bout was defined by close in fighting and edge of technique.
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Pete Bross
Montana
Johnny Nichols
St. Paul
Weismuller Breaks Swimming Record at Culver
Culver Ind May 7 Joan Weismuller of the Illinois Athlete Club set his twenty third world record by finishing the 100 yard swim in 59 2 5 at the Culver Military Academy pool. The former mark of 60 1 5 was held by Duke Kahnamoko. Coast League game at Sacramento notes Salt Lake Sacramento batteries Bromley and Jery Gibson and Schang.
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Culver
Ind
Joan Weismuller
Illinois Athlete Club
Culver Military Academy
Duke Kahnamoko
New York Yankees
Boston
Schang
Walsh
Manser Huggins
New York
R. H. Boston
Fullerton
Karr
W. Coan
Ruel
Waiters
Jones and Schang
Devormer
Husband 15 Dissolute in Separate Maintenance Suit
Pearl Hollerman sues Henry C. Hollerman for separate maintenance alleging domestic abuse and infidelity. Married in 1918 at Dilton, she claims a bank balance, a Hudson car, and a $1,000 garage, seeks alimony of 125 dollars monthly plus attorney fees of 200 and costs 25, and asks court to restrain disposal of car and household goods. McCaffery and Sullivan listed as her lawyers.
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Underworld
Pearl Hollerman
Henry C. Hollerman
Dilton
McCaffery & Sullivan
Trophy for Harvard Persevering Vaulter
A George Guest Haydock memorial cup will be awarded annually to Harvard’s pole vaulter showing the most enthusiasm perseverance loyalty and improvement this season. Donated by classmates of George Guest Haydock who was killed in action with the Twenty eighth Infantry at Cantigny France. He graduated in 1916. his best vault was 12 feet 6 inches.
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Anomated Press
Boston
George Guest Haydock
Harvard
Cantigny
France
Home Runs Spark Philadelphia Rout Washington in May 2 Series Decider
May 2 Philadelphia defeats Washington 11 to 2 as Walker belts two homers. Mogridge ejects after a fourth inning burst including Perkine and Miller homers. Francie finishes as Athletics limited to two hits. Detroit tops St Louis 3 to 1 with Ehmke solid. Yankees rebound with 12 to 6 win over Boston as Schang exits hurt. Cleveland down Chicago 10 to 6 as Coveleskie struggles but Wood shines.
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Hiladelphia
Philadelphia
Washington
Walker
Johnston
Young
Perkine
Miller
Mogridgs
Francie
Athletics
RW E
jos—Mogridge
Francis
Picinieh
Havy
Perkins
Chicago
Cleveland
Coveleskie
Wood
Sheely
O'Neill
Russell, Wilkinson, McWeeney and Schalk
Meaderville Club Elects Officers In A Busy Meeting
The Meaderville Young Men's Club held its annual officers election on Monday night. Officers include Russ Ran Handle as president Julius Vittono as vice president Art Favero as financial secretary recording secretary Bill Donati as marshal and W Jenkins Victor Fava Thomas Davis and Lil Di as trustees. The installation will occur in June. Bobcats Still Hungry Cubs Triumph 10 2 In Fla?gshia Contest. return game tonight. Whitman Wins 80 4 Over A C. May 2.
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Meaderville Young Men's Club
Russ Ranhandle
Julius Vittoni
Art Favero
Financial Sect Recording Secretar
Bill Donati
W. Jenkins
Vitor Fava
Thomas Davis
Lil di
Bobcats
L. F. A. Cubs
Hungry Hill Bobcats
Cubs
R. H. E. Bobcates
Harrington
O'Neill
Walsh
Holland
McGraw
Lowney
Welterweight title defense in El Paso match ends without decision
At El Paso-Matty, claimant of the world welterweight wrestling championship defended the title by throwing Dutch Mantel from Eldorado Kaw. The Milwaukee-based Richie Mitchell and Ever Hammer of Chicago fought 10 rounds with no decision. May 12 events included Midget Smith of Salt Lake winning a six round decision over Leonard Melody of Laramie, with Kid Sparks of Pocatello drawing four rounds with Jay Solomon of Salt Lake and Soug Meyers scoring a technical knockout over Waite Rooney of San Francisco in a scheduled 12-round bout.
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el Paso
Matty
Dutch Mantel
Eldorado
Kaw
AL Milwaukee
Richie Mitchell
Milwaukee
Ever Hammer
Chicago
Salt’ Lake
Soug Meyers
Waite
Rooney
San Francisco
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