Red Grange echoes in Dempsey high school tale
James Braden profiles a Juinin High School football standout, likening him to Red Grange while detailing early 1920s high school battles, coach Weldon influence, and a rising running style. The piece recalls Grange’s fame, public scrutiny, and his shy character amid the sport’s glare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempsey
Red Grange
Junin
Red
Charlie
Weldon
Togsther
Bill
Med
Ind
Three Day Elk Hunt Extended By Helena Wardens
An augmented force of game wardens from Helena will patrol the Jefferson county area during the open elk season extending from Thursday to Monday. Wardens expect large numbers of hunters statewide, with elk scattered across Bull, Whitehall, and surrounding valleys. Supervisor Taylor notes elk have mostly returned to the mountains despite heavy snows, with lowland hunting slower than anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Enich
Thursder Visor
John Taylor
National Forest
Jefferson County
Bull ‘Whitehall
Taylor
Sports Done Brown and Golf Crowds in Old-Time Tales
Edward Moore of the Pirates and 1906 White Sox figures are recalled in a column by Norman E. Brown. The piece surveys World Series veterans, player moves, and golf crowd behavior, urging courtesy at events and noting how spectators’ conduct shapes the game’s atmosphere. It touches Casey Stengel, Roche, Bigbee, and Joyce Wethered while discussing historic contrasts and the costs of rowdy gallery behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman E. Brown
Edward Moore
Pittsburg Pirates
George Robe
Casey Stengel
Otd
Eddie
Pirat
Carson Bigbee
Chicago White Sox
Roche
Sox
Cubs
Ull NeFld
Toomed Bright
Casey” Stengel
Giants
Braves
Orares
Joyce Wethered
Mise Goolt Leitch
Grand Opera State
Bhoro
Brown U Contests Discard Watches Measure Plays
Associated Press notes Brown University faces Boston University in a football game measured by plays within a period. The contest Saturday will be tracked for number of plays and pace, with Brown's staff led by strategic coach Gouehand and players including Henry de Cotting and Marvara '94 referenced in notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Providence
Werer
Jrown University
Boston
Oyster Dinner Plans Stir Crimson Athletic Circle
The Associate firm announces a serious oyster dinner for Crimson athletes Carl i Fred Mosely Charlie Brad Rugour and Joe Medion at Princeton. The diet of the club has been discharged and attendance is confirmed for a teen day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimson
Ner
Prsteen
Carl i Fred Mosely
Charlie
Brad “Rugour
Joe Medion
Yenny
Princeton
Pl Glany
Bowling to Become Professionals In 1920s Plans
A garbled AP story from New York outlines plans for professionalizing bowling and coaching. It mentions Ger Begin and upcoming shifts in status, with references to state teams and swimming day. The fragment hints at changes in coaching roles and potential public interest in the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
One of the Mules Biggest Kicks Harry Wilson Stars
A Yale game preview highlights Harry Wilson, Army back, as a key factor for Penn State. The piece notes Wilson’s college path, his potential as a football player, and hints at his future leadership while detailing his size and agility in breaking through defenses.
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Harry Wilson
Yale
Norman E. Brown
Harry
Penn State
West Point
Wilson
Soldier Boys
Croeys Plan Amateur Fights At Knights Of Columbus Club
Croeys organize an amateur boxing tournament at the Knights of Columbus club following the New York style. Bradley, the club’s physical director, heads arrangements with bona fide amateurs invited. Clubs are urged to groom teams and a silver loving cup along with gold medals will be awarded in each weight class from fly to heavy. Weigh-ins at 6 80 and bouts begin at clock. Regular bracket eliminations determine class winners. Applicants should apply to Mr Beadjey for registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus Club
New York
Kkng Dee
Bradley
Tt Club
Kk Sf
Beadjey
Washington Joins Demand for Spud Seed
Washington state acts as a buyer of own seed potatoes following Louisiana and other southern states. Shipped this fall 100 lots of seed potatoes from Bitter Root and Butte shipments faced disruption from frost. Extra freight and refrigerator trains run through a valley with freight expectations later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Washington
Noor Appice
Chinese mob attorney says suspect ill in bed
Charlie Mun, a Chinese defendant charged with possession of opium, is reportedly suffering from pleurisy and cannot leave his bed. An affidavit by his attorney Henry Levinski and a doctor’s certificate state he has been confined to bed at 218 Colorado Street for several days pending trial next week.
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Charlie Mun
Henry Levinski
Colo- Trado Street
Peer Taper
Gem Grocers
Jimmie Sewell
Kantnerene
Stainds Loop . Is 40 163 466 Dtr He Harris 170 166 538 Sedoris
GEM. Grocery Co. Herts
Baz Elberson
F. Williamis
Martin
Sons
London
Sawin
Miners and Saints to Clash Friday at Clark Park
Ore Diguers from Mines collide with Mount 8 Charles from Helena Friday at Clark Park for Butte fans first home action. Game starts 2 30 pm, with both teams evenly matched and the Miners riding a recent victory over Intermountain Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of ‘Mines
Mount 8 Charles
Helena
Clark Park
Butte
Intermountain College of Helena
Miners Harpy
NeaUliff
Ore Diggers
Risteen
Shebe
Northwest
Reindeer Meat Shipment Passes Through Butte Station
Reindeer meat is moving nationwide on a paid basis with 40 animals routed through Butte this week. Five guards accompanied the shipment as hunters at the Northern Pacific station viewed the procession, marking one of the first consignments to pass through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Northern Pacific Station
Two Elk Shot by Butte Couple in Flesher District
George Niklas and his wife Mrs Niklas returned from a two week hunting trip in the Flesher district Lewis and Clark county reporting two elk killed nearby. A 650 pound bull and a 400 pound sow were shot by the couple with the wife described as an expert shooter.
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Flesher
Lewis and Clark County
George Niklas
Copper Street
Niklas
Uncle Wilbert Robinson in England auto trends report
A garbled wire service style note reports Uncle Wilbert Robinson and a Brooklyn baseball figure amid scattered mentions of England auto imports, fashion trims, and miscellaneous names, suggesting a fragmented historical item. The readable parts reference Wilbert Robinson and foreign interest in American automobiles.
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Associated Press
New York
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn
Pigtine Etoile Wrasaign
Nagar
Wade Histone
Dempsey Publicity Chief Resigns Over Fight Contract
Hilo publicity director and advisor Rob Rey Benton resigns citing an impending invalidation of the Fitzsimmons contract for a Dempsey versus Wills fight. Benton accuses Ray Cannon and Jack Kearns of orchestrating the move, says Fitzsimmons can meet all contract clauses, and plans to expose details of the dispute through a candidate. He warns of legal entanglements if the deal collapses.
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Los Angeles
Rob Rey Benton
Jack Dempsey
Fitzsimmons
Dempse
Harry Wills
Fitssimmon
Ray Cannon
Milwaukee
Benton
Cannon
Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Mana Benton
Kearns
Benton Clares
South Ber
Montedion
Willa Dempsey
Eskimo pitcher Chuck Chekaluk’s wild trek to baseball glory
A sprawling tale follows Steve Chekaluk, an Eskimo lad from the north, through blizzards and hardship to baseball trials in Canada and the United States. He teams with Oscar Bowers, learns from Deacon White, and paths through Edmonton to Butte and Seattle, dreaming of major league glory despite a rocky ride.
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Steve Chekaluk
Butte
Chuck
Montana Powers
Steve
Seattle
Tosa
Montana
Reese
Lee Sanateines
Parka
Iceland
Chekaluk
Rea” Killifer
Oakland Rooting Company
Oakland
God's Wasteland
Athabaska River
Port
Mall Order Sports Foods
Atha
Daska Tanding
Vikings
Edmonton
Deacon E. F. White
Bowers
Oscar Bowers
Mont
Pete A. Standridge
Killifer
Ray Kremer
Chek
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Perham
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Soutek
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Ir Ie Thompson
Johnson
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