Leonard to quit boxing after two fights this year
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion will fight two more times in 192? then retire to pursue screen and stage work. Manager Billy Gibson says negotiations are underway for a match with Mickey Walker after which Leonard will defend the lightweight title against his top challenger. Regardless of results, Leonard plans to retire.
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Associated Press
New York
Benny Leonard
Billy Gibson
Leonard
Mickey Walker
Mr. Gibson
Riflemen Tune Up for Sunday Shoot at Rocker Range
A Rocky Mountain Rifle Club practice at Rocker range prepares members for the upcoming club match and qualification shoot. A team to represent the club at the Wallace Idaho shoot will be chosen then. Shooting Sunday starts at 9 30 and members are urged to arrive early.
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Robinson
Anaconda
Flannigan
Great Falls
Butte
Rocky Mountain Rifle Club
Montana
Peckover
Jud
William Haslevy
Birrer
Dr. Cole
Carstedt
W. Haseley
J. Hasley
Holmes
Anderson
Brasier
Rocker
Wallace
Idaho
Coast League Results From Salt Lake City and Stockton
Baseball games in Salt Lake City show San Francisco and SoA UO teams with final scores and battery staff listed. At Stockton California Sacramento defeated by Memorial Battery Crandall Eyler James Hughes Vinci Koeh ler in a separate contest.
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Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Geary
Burger
Sheg
Iaan
Singleton
McCabe
Jenvis
Kaw
Mitchell
Yelle
Kallio
Harvey
Cook
Stockton
Cal
Sacramento
Crandall
Eyler
James
W. Hughes
Vinci
Koehler
City YMCA announces June swimming meet at Y pool
The city swimming championship will be held at the Y M C A pool during June 9 to 14. Entries are accepted via Physical Directors Mel Clevett or Ben Hardin. Five divisions and five events per division. Medals awarded for top three finishers. ribbons for event winners. An entry fee covers medal expenses.
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Columbia Gardens
the Highlands
Mel Clevett
Ben Hardin
Emal
K. of C
M. Cc. A
Dickerson Named Referee for Carpentier Gibbons Bout
Emerson W. Dickerson of Grand Rapids was chosen as referee for the Georges Carpentier versus Tom Gibbons 14 round fight in Michigan City Indiana on May 31. He has refereed overseas bouts and is a sporting writer. Only newspaper men attend Carpentier camp. Gibbons and Carpentier held workouts and exhibition bouts to tune up before the match.
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Associated Press
Michigan City
Ind
Emerson W. Dickerson
Grand Rapids
Georges Carpentier
Tom Gibbons
Carpentier
Gibbons
Jack Taylor
Bertholmey Molinero
Meaderville Wins In Olugging Bee
Meaderville Independents defeated Mac Walker and the Colored Giants 15 to 3 on Meaderville grounds. Henry held the Giants for six innings before Sullivan, with heavy top-order hitting and Giants errors, powered Meaderville to a steady lead and a dominant win despite late resistance.
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Meaderville Independents
Mac Walker
Pleasant
Geib
PUNE
Meaderville
Colored Giants
Daniels
Henry
Cruich
Rivett
Kelly
Davis
Hastie
Battles
Jefferson
Orlich
Rain Delays Open Golf Elimination at Oak Park
Chicago May 25 Rain and cold hinder practice for the national open golf championship elimination rounds at Oak Park country club. Western entrants include former champions Chick Evans 1916 George Argent 1909 and Alec Ross 1906 with 40 of 156 expected to reach the final 72 holes at Oakland Hills Detroit June 4 and 5.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Oak Park Country Club
Chick Evans
George Argent
Alec Ross
Oakland Hills Club
Detroi
Oak Park
MacDon
Open trail favorite Ald Smith joins Jock Hutchinson in open
Ald Smith of San Francisco is an open trialist and last year’s British Open third, a strong favorite alongside Jock Hutchinson of Chicago, formerly British Open champion.
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Ald Smith
San Francisco
Jock Hutchinson
Chicago
Two Americans Enter Ot Andrews Tourney
St Andrews Scotland May 25 Describes American entrant Francis Brown of Honolulu amid 200 entrants for amateur championships. Brown impresses by breaking the new course record 67 and old course record 70, with Douglas Grant and other foreigners noted in the field.
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ST. Andrews
Scotland
England
Francis Brown
Honolulu
Tolly
Brown
California
del Monte
Lake Merced
San Jose
Midwick Country Club
Los Angeles
Douglas Grant
Surrey
London
Aubrey Broomer
France
Angel de le Torre
Spain
Tilden to Play in Tourney Today After Knee Injury
Philadelphia May 25 William Tilden junior national tennis champion slipped on a rain soaked court injuring his knee in the George M Church cup event. He said the cartilage has slipped back into place and expects to play tomorrow in the eastern Pennsylvania championship tourney.
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Philadelphia
William T. Tilden
Vincent Richards
Wimbledon
England
Tilden
Pennsylvania
Ritola Sets New World Record in 10,000 Meters
In Helsinki on May 25 Willie Ritola, racing for Finland in Olympic trials, ran the 10,000 meters in 30 minutes 525 seconds to set a new world record. He belongs to the Finnish American Athletic Club and holds AAU cross country and 10 mile titles. A heavy rain fell during the race.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Paris
Willie Ritola
America
Ritola
A. C
English Prince Henry takes Crown official post in Kings Lynn
London reports Prince Henry will serve as Lord High Steward of Kings Lynn with a salary of 43.65 dollars yearly at current rates. The Norfolk town of 20 000 becomes his likely base as he edges toward peerage and a semi official House of Lords role. He will not take the ten pounds yearly, giving it to charity.
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London
Princce Henry
George
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
Prince Slenry
House of Lords
Hamilton to Have Three Ball Teams
General news from Hamilton notes the local baseball association organized with Jack Kleinoeder as president and three clubs to represent the town. Recruitment of teams will be led by Dr. G A Gordon, E R Hammond and John Philips, with games set for May 29 in the community building auditorium.
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Hamilton
Hamilton Baseball Association
Jack Kleinoeder
John Quincy Adams
Cc. A. Smithey
Rufus Johnson
G. A. Gordon
E. R. Hammond
John Philips
News Stand Moves to New Location in Hamilton
G E Smith rents the 248 West Main street site from Naylor and Wheeler and will move his news stand and cigar store there June 1. He plans a soda fountain at the new spot. The Ravalli Republican building location will be taken by C Nogler as a barber shop.
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Hamilton
G. E. Smith
Naylor & Wheeler
West Main Street
Mr. Smith
Ravalli Republican
C. Nogler
Local residents travel and visit during spring in Hamilton
Miss M A Gallogly and Miss Elsie Blake return from Sula visit. Clarence Beall and Harold Stanton back from Spokane. William Simmons returns to Dixon. Grace and Eva Dutton leave Hot Springs for summer. W A Dilly moves to Pine Grove. N J Tillman visits from Florence. George T Baggs returns from Ravalli district court. Freda Dudley returns to Plains for summer. Mollie Ryan heads to Anaconda then Pacific coast. Frank Jaquette passes through to West Fork for mining. Emil Rife and wife visit Kenny home. Rife has orchard interests west of town. Mrs D D Shellhamer visits son G H Shellhamer after Long Beach trip. Flugstad and family go to Hughes creek placer mines. Flugstad oversees mining operations.
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Hamilton
M. A. Gallogly
Elsie Blake
Sula
Clarence Beall
Harold Stanton
Spokane
William Simmons
Dixon
Grace
Eva Dutton
Hot Springs
W. A. Dilly
C. E. Hartley
Dutton
Pine Grove
N. J. Tillman
Florence
Ravalli County
George T. Baggs
Stevensville
Ravalli District
Freda Dudley
Plains
Mollie Ryan
Anaconda
Pacific Coast
Frank Jaquette
Butte
Upper West Fork
Emil Rife
Chicago
O. L. Kenny
Rife
D. D. Shellhamer
Geneseo
Ill
G. H. Shellhamer
Long Beach
Cal
John M. Flugstad
H. M. Butler
Hughes Creek
Mr. Flugstad
Stevensville Doctor Elected State Vets Leader
Dr. C. H. Stevens was elected president of the state veterinarian examiners at Helena. He noted Montana stock conditions are good and ranges are in fair shape. Other officers chosen were Dr. A. F. Baldwin Miles City vice president and Howard Welch Bozeman secretary treasurer.
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Stevensville
C. H. Stevens
Helena
Montana
A. F. Baldwin
Miles City
Howard Welch
Bozeman
Stevensville Notes on Visits and Local League Opener
Mrs. George T. Baggs visits friends in Missoula and Mrs. Ben W. Brown returns from Missoula. R. A. Stratton cancels Alaska trip due to illness after starting to Portland. G. W. Shepherd and George McClary back from Butte for Masonic temple dedication and Bagdad Shrine session. City league opens next Friday with stores closing after 2 p.m. Porter and Baggs meet first, then St Johns and Holts.
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Stevensville
George T. Baggs
Missoula
Ben W. Brown
R. A. Stratton
Alaska
Portland
G. W. Shepherd
George McClary
Butte
Masonic Temple
Bagdad Shrine
Porter
Baggs
St. Johns and
Holts
Commencement Week Events Highlight Manhattan News
George Verwolf and F H Duffin return from Spokane on business. Local residents travel to Bozeman and Dillon for state college and masonry ceremonies. Commencement week features include a baccalaureate sermon by Rev Orr of Belgrade on May 25, class exercises on May 27, and the class play The Charm School on Thursday.
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Manhattan
George Verwolf
F. H. Duffin
Spokane
Wash
William H. Buttleman
Sofia Buttleman
Grace Talbott
Helena
Arthur Nelson
Manhattan State Bank
Bozeman
Harry Altenbrand
Martin Jacoby
I. A. Danley
Elizabeth Collins
State Normal College
Dillon
Frank Collins
E. L. Sorrell
Dell McLees
Harold McLees
Logan
Billings
Orr
Belgrade
Charm School
Rainbow Chapter Organized in Deer Lodge
A Deer Lodge chapter of the Order of the Rainbow was formed Saturday evening with 30 young women aged 14 to 18 joining. Mrs. Nellie Lovell of Dillon led the installation, with a delegation from Anaconda and a gift presentation by local members. Lunch and a social hour followed.
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Deer Lodge
Order of the Rainbow
Eastern Star
Nellie Lovell
Dillon
Rainbow Order
Anaconda
Dorothy Moe
W. E. Pugh
Deer Lodge Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Clarence Kerr and others spent the weekend at Rock Creek lake. Mrs. Lester Mulkins visits Deer Lodge. A. W. Hunt hosts in Butte. Westminster guild dinner and initiation at Presbyterian hall. American Legion Auxiliary joins G A R and Legion memorial services led by Rev F C Phelps. Knights of Columbus state convention attendees listed.
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Deer Lodge
Clarence Kerr
R. L. Chapman
Alex Bauhr
Rock Creek Lake
Lester Mulkins
Fort Benton
George Miller
A. W. Hunt
Butte
George Schuler
Spokane
Clara Stevens
Gagette
Frank Walters
Betty
Georgetown
Ake
Joe Miller
Westminster Guild
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Hall
Jake Smith
Friends of Deer Lodge
American Legion Auxiliary
Presbyterian Church
American Legion
F. C. Phelps
Marie Whitworth
Logan
Utah
George Hawksworth
William Cosegrove
M. F. Hayes
W. T. O'Reilly
W. A. Harpole
P. J. Seifert
the Knights of Columbus
Great Falls
Pittsburg Rookie to Twirl for Power Gang
Feeley a right handed beaver is expected from California to join the Montana Power club He is a husky youngster and it is reported that he has been signed to report for spring training with the Pittsburg Pirates next year
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Feeley
California
Montana Power Club
Pittsburg Pirates
Dillon May Federation Annual Meeting Noted For Growth
Dillon May annual meeting of the County Federation was held in Dillon in kindergarten rooms. Mrs Witham and Dr Helena addressed the crowd. A luncheon at Andrus Hotel followed a hospital tour and a social session. Officers elected included Mrs Ilon president, Mrs W Ferguson vice president, Mrs Etta Lon secretary, and the Metzel treasurer.
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Sarah Morse
Newman
Andrus
Barrett
Ilon
Federation
W. Furgeson
Wise River
Ata
Ettalon
Metzel
Dilasurer
Poppy Day Observed by Dillon Groups
Poppy day was observed in Dillon yesterday with American Legion auxiliary selling red poppies to raise funds. Camp Fire Girls and school girls helped with sales and a neat sum was realized.
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Dillon
American Legion Auxiliary
Dillon Daily Social Roundup Guests and Travelers
A burst of visits and travel notes from Dillon and surrounding areas. Residents and visitors including A A Anderson from Grant, Miss Valma Judge en route to Salt Lake City, Miss Thelma Livingston staying at the Normal, Mrs Osie Smith and son Farmer headed to California, Roberta Roberts to Long Beach, and a motor party from Melrose stopping at Kidd to visit the Henry Thompson home.
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Henry Thompson
Kidd
W. E. Lioya
Butte
Evelyn Sinclair
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Austin Linder
Twin Bridges
Osie Smith and Son Farmer
California
Mae Brownfield
Boulder Springs
Herb Nesbit
Sheridan
Dillon
Roy Nesbit
Nesbit
Frank Husted
Big Hole Basin
Alice Pegram
J. W. Kinney
A. E. Main
Salmon City
Idaho
Oscar Farnum
Jackson
Thelma Livingston
Neva Page
the Normal College
Clarence Barry
John Peterson
Horse Prairie
Spokane
Adolph Stewart
Blaine
Roberta Roberts
Long Beach
Cal
Henry Olson
Harry Smith
Centennial Valley
Lena Fassler
George Bighorn
Florence Streb
Gebhart Fassler
Melrose
East golfers prepare for Worcester open qualifying rounds
One hundred sixty players from the East enter the Worcester Country Club event for the eastern qualifying tournament for the national open golf championship. Winners advance to meet Chicago qualifiers as Detroit hosts the national championship. Notable entrants include Walter Hagen, Joe Kirkwood, Gene Sarazen, and Curt Walker.
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Tourney
Worcester
Mangs
Worcester Country Club
Chicago
Detroit
Max Marston
Jim Barnes
Lst
Walter Hagen
Joe Kirkwood
Gene Sarazen
Mike Brady
Fred McLeod
Willy Ogg
Curt Walker
Clarence Hackney
Jesse Guilford
Tom Kerrigan
Welshman's will leaves funds to local clubs and pig keepers
G. L. Norris of Penarth in Glamorgan died leaving about $70 000 to be distributed to boys girls lovers and local institutions. Provisions include post office savings books deposits of 20 and up allotment holders receive 25 yearly for best crops and perches and a prize of 5 for the best and heaviest pig raised each year in Penarth aimed at promoting pig keeping and ending restrictions.
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London
G. L. Norris
Penarth
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