Great Falls Welcomes Gibbons in Bold Heavyweight Bid
Tommy Gibbons arrives in Great Falls from St Paul to a rousing reception led by manager Jack Kearns and Eddie Kane. A parade and Knights of Columbus dinner mark his early steps toward boxing’s heavyweight title, with training camp and venue plans still undecided.
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Ed Press
Qbat Falls
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Shelby
Tommy Gibbons
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Minn
Perrone
Jack Kearns Gibbons
Eddie Kane
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Park Hotel
Halena
Johnston Wins Second Round at World Tennis Championship
William M. Johnston of California defeated Berventes, the fourth ranked Italian player, in straight sets 6 0 5 8 6 3 in the second round of the world hard court championships at Toa d France. Johnston and Miss Eleanor Goss are the only Americans to reach the second round in singles. Mile Canivet and Mile Conquet upset several favorites in women’s singles.
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Eleanora Sears
Boston
Conquet
Canivet
France
Suzanne Lenglen
M. Cochet
Miss Bancroft
Clifton Hi
Herd
Roger Danet
Los Angeles
Johnston
Sears
Mumford
Bancroft
Goss
California
Italian Is Winner Of European Title
Erminio Spalla of Italy won the European heavyweight boxing championship in Milan on points after 20 rounds, defeating Vanderveer of Holland who weighed 26 pounds more. Spectators judged the decision close as Vanderveer fought hard throughout. Spalla learned much of his technique in the United States.
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Associated Press
Milan
Erminio Spalla
Italy
Vanderveer
Spalla
United States
Cardinals Climb in National Race
In New York the Cardinals surged in the National League standings amid week games. The Athletics added punch to the American scramble as both leagues showcase strong hitting and improved pitching. Yankees win seven of eight, while Washington, Louis, Chicago, and Boston slide.
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Bt. Loute Cardinals
Connie Mack
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Athletics
Yankees
Cleveland
Washington
Louis
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia Nationals
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Cornell Bars Dancing From Athletic Teams
New York May 19 Cornell coaches ban dancing among all athletic candidates to curb marathon dancing risk. The action aims to reduce injuries, with trainers noting fewer blisters, broken toes, dislocated hips, and misaligned knees as athletes sleep better in Ithaca. The decision, though drastic, draws intensity of co ed opposition.
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New York
Cornell
Uume
Ithaca
Tickets for Big 60 on sale at Legion
Tickets for the Dempsey and Gibbons boat event at Shelby go on sale at American Legion headquarters in the Library building. Frank Walker announced 150 ringside and 150 in other sections are available for cash. seats not claimed by Tuesday will be returned to promoter Joy Molumby for resale. Butte fans face later sale dates for better spots.
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Dempsey& Gibbons
Shelby
American Legion
Library
Frank Walker
Joy Molumby
Great Falls
Walker
Molumby
Butte
Spokane Shooters Win Trap Tourney In Inland Empire Event
Spokane trapshooting team captured the Spokesman-Review cup by defeating St. John-Garneld by five targets in the final shoot of the Inland Empire telephonic event. Lewinton-Pomeroy led amateurs with 837, while Portland, Wenatchee, and Tacoma shooters posted strong scores across pro and amateur classes.
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Wash
Spokesman-Review Cup
Inland Empire
St. John-Garneld
Lewinton-Pomeroy
Walla
Wall
Wallace-Kellogg Sth
Sprague-Odessa
Tom Gibbons Ten Arrive Tomorrow In Butte
Butte will host the arrival of Tommy Gibbons tomorrow in his Montana tour for a July 4 showdown with Jack Dempsey in Shelby. Gibbons will arrive at 3 o clock on the Great Northern and headline a Broadway show with a talk on his coming world title bout.
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Tommy Gibbons
Jack Dempsey
Shelby
Great Northern Road
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Broadway
Downing
Montana
St. Paul
Great Falls
Helena
Helen
Kick In comes to Empress stage with Willard Mack play
The Empress presents Willard Mack's crime drama Kick In for the week starting tonight. The crook play explores underworld life with packed theatres and a cast well suited to its roles, following a popular picture shown at the talkie house.
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Ore
Willard Mack
Montana Splits Land Into Lots in Helena
State plans to plat 240 acres into town lots adjoining Shelby. Officials consider selling a tract near Shelby for an oil refinery. The oil industry has grown in the region over the past four decades.
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Helena
Montana
Shelby
State Board
Williams Still Leads Sluggers with Record Homer Pace
Chicago dispatch notes Babe Ruth and Ken Williams topping the home run race in both leagues. Ruth leads the American with seven while Williams of St. Louis and Philadelphia’s Cy Williams pace the National. The report highlights Williams' four-homer spree and ongoing surge in circuit clouts through the latest games.
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Swat
Fle Rice
Ken Williams
Louis Browns
Yankees
Williams
Tribe of
Cy" Williams
Phil
Kames
St. Louis
New York
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Hartnett
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Blades
Special Delivery Rates From Canada Announced
Canada has announced new special delivery rates for letters mailed to United States destinations. Post officials in Washington say the change requires a 40 cent US stamp for each item. letters with the special delivery stamp will receive the same service, with the deficit collected at point of delivery.
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Joe
Calvin
United States
Verna
Wan
Phil Goodwin
Postal Department
Washington
Canada
Trees to be given to playgrounds in Missoula district
Charien Dallman turned over over a hundred trees from the Missoula area to the Garden club. The trees, originally meant for a tourist park, will instead be allocated to Western Heights and Mead playgrounds where they can be put to better use.
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Charien Dallman
Missoula
Orig
Rand
Mead
Butte Shooters Hold Roistered Events At Road And Gun Club
Renfro led the day's targets with 145 of 259 while Great Falls shooters won the Brownlee medal in a scratch handicap clash. The event drew competitors from Butte Great Falls Billings Dillon and Lima over 150 targets with prizes including two dozen fishing hooks and Heatty items.
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A. E. McGahey
Great Fall
Sheets & Powell Co Kold Watch
Ted Renfro
Butte Sint
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Edna Declares Herself a Great Admire of Jack Correst
Edna publicly proclaims admiration for Jack Correst, praising his talents and influence. The declaration signals strong personal support and aims to elevate his public profile amid rising interest. No further context provided in the readable text.
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Jack
Keefe
White Sox
Mr. Keefe
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