Grange Ends Intercollegiate Career With Ohio State Game
The 1925 Western Conference football season ends with a title race among Minnesota Michigan and Northwestern. Minnesota would clinch with a win over Michigan at Ann Arbor, while a Michigan victory creates a shared claim with Northwestern. Illinois star Red Grange bids farewell in the Ohio State game at Columbus before 70,000 fans as other conference battles unfold at South Bend Stagg Field Bloomington and Los Angeles.
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Death of Ralph Frary Former Umpire and Player
Ralph Frary, a catcher with Seattle Tacoma and Portland in the Northwestern League and later a Union Association and National League umpire, died November 10 in Aberdeen Washington at age 49. He was active in Butte games and was injured by a spectator’s bottle throw in an Eastern city.
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California and Stanford Meet in 32nd Big Game
San Francisco November 20 The annual big game of the far West draws 75 000 to Stanford stadium for California versus Stanford in their 32nd football clash Stanford seeks its first realistic chance at victory in six years Washington faces USC in an intersectional showdown at Los Angeles while Idaho meets Oregon Aggies in Boise Washington plays Puget Sound in Tacoma and Gonzaga meets Washington State in Spokane
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Billings to Send Special Train for Butte Game
Billings high eleven will travel to Butte on Thanksgiving day to meet either Great Falls or Whitefish for the inter scholastic state championship. A special train is planned after enough residents signed up, leaving Billings around 4 am and arriving in Butte at noon. If Billings wins, the return trip may be delayed to arrive home in daylight for a celebration.
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Days Kelly of Bruins Quoted as Leading Pacific Coast Quarterback
Marty Culver of a Los Angeles paper argues Bill Kelly of Missoula Montana is the top quarterback in Pacific Coast circles. He lauds Kelly for numerous scoring feats against strong teams, in advance coverage of the Montana USC game from last Saturday.
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Dartmouth Now Undisputed Football Champion Says Jones
New Haven Conn Navy 20. With the 1925 football season at an end many teams are finished. Dartmouth stands as the sole outstanding East champion. Jones argues Dartmouth deserves top billing for its powerful attack, noting standout players like Oberlander McPhail Parker Diek Tully Sage and stressing Princeton Colgate Army Navy Yale Harvard Penn and Columbia’s seasons.
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North and West clash for 1925 Montana title in Great Falls
Great Falls hosts Whitefish in a downstate grid showdown to determine the state champion after district finals. The winner advances to Butte for the 1925 title as Montana’s high schools pare the field from 150 to two, with both squads around 160 pounds and solid depth.
Centerville and Gulch Prep For Annual 60 Inning Battle
Centerville and Dublin Gulch prepare for the annual clash at Clark Park in the Butte Independent Football League. Last season Gulchers used a passing game to end Centerville’s 11 year hold on the league. Both squads are in top form, Gulchers with an aerial threat and Centerville with a solid line and bolstered offense.
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East Coast Football Drama Faces Yale Harvard Battle
New York report notes Yale and Harvard in weakened condition for the Harvard Yale showdown as Dartmouth and Princeton are already out of 1925 season. Lafayette misses Captain Gebhard in its finale against Lehigh, while Lehigh eyes Carnegie Tech next week amid Bucknell’s tough end to schedule with Dickinson Detroit and Dayton games looming.
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Casper High Defeats Midwest High In First Wyoming Night Game
Casper high school beat Midwest high 20 to 0 in a football game at Salt Creek last night under giant gas flares and electric beacons. The contest marked Wyoming's first night game.
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Mountain Rage 10 Remain Undecided in Conference Race
In the Rocky Mountain conference the Colorado Aggies and University of Utah will leave 1925 undecided. The Aggies and Utes sit atop the standings tied for the title, with remaining games and potential upsets left to determine the champion. A planned December neutral-site game in Denver fell through due to travel and scheduling issues.
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Rockne Praises UHI to Face Grange’s Bunce
Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne predicts a pivotal Big Ten race outcome as Minnesota meets Michigan in Ann Arbor with the other conference games shaping the title chase. He cites Michigan’s dangerous passing attack and notes Northwestern’s improving squad ahead of a potential upset bid against Notre Dame in South Bend.
Winter gym program calendar at Butte K C High
The Butte Kansas City gym announces a winter quarter schedule featuring basketball boxing fishing water polo and handball. Events include commercial and parochial leagues opening Dec 3 through Dec 9 plus Montana state amateur boxing Dec 14-19 and interclass tournaments through Feb 27. Regular class times cover ladies men business and high school groups with several date changes noted.
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Standardizing golf ball sizes in two countries
An international conference in England next June may yield agreement between American and English golf officials on a new standard ball. William C. Fownes Jr. leads the U S committee proposing a ball of 1.68 inches in diameter and 1.58 ounces in weight to curb long drives and improve playability.
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Colorado Aggies Have Slight Edge in Conference Race
The Associated Press reports Colorado Aggies are favored to win against Colorado Mines in Denver as they face Wyoming on Thanksgiving and aim to secure the Rocky Mountain conference pennant. Other noted matchups include Colorado against Western State, Colorado College vs Colorado Teachers, and a traditional New Mexico game between New Mexico University and New Mexico Aggies in Albuquerque with minor bouts Montana Mines versus Mount St. Charles.
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Red Grange Near Final College Game Tomorrow
Harold Grange faces a final Ohio State Illinois clash tomorrow as his intercollegiate career nears completion. He may announce turning pro and leaving Illinois, while also signaling movie plans. The Detroit News cites Harold Wills alleging Grange demanded a car to capitalize his name, which was refused, and Grange threatened suit.
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Joe McGinnity Still Capable Of Holding His Own
Veteran pitcher Joe McGinnity, about 55, still competes in the Mississippi Valley league. In 15 games for Dubuque he won six and lost six, allowing 114 hits and 85 runs in 85 innings. Catcher Jack Smith and infielder Johnny Conrad posted modest batting marks, while Spud Ryan, ex Montana Power, hit .233 in 37 games and fielded .960.
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City Basketball Leagues Set For Upcoming Season
Director Bradley outlines a citywide season for boys, girls, men and women. Leagues run Tuesdays for Junior Girls four teams, Tuesdays High School Girls and Ladies eight forty five to ten, Wednesdays High School Boys six teams, Thursdays Commercial league with local sponsors, Saturdays Parochial School nine teams, and a Junior Boys league on Saturdays. Central High girls interclass tournament slated for late February with modified rules for girls divisions.
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