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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1925
Page
6
Missoula high’s football team, showing steady improvement, prepares for a tougher test against Butte next Saturday. The article notes injuries and adjustments as the squad aims to contest the Purple and White in a hard fought game.
A humorous account from a city inter national league game describes an infielder named Dowd who ran 200 yards in reverse, circled his own goalposts, and then sprinted the field to score a touchdown. The stunt eclipses a similar blunder by a smaller New England college player, with another opponent punishing a reverse 26-yard clip.
Roger Peckinpaugh’s erratic fielding in the world series is cited as likely delaying the American League most valuable player award until after baseball’s championship. Peckinpaugh says entering the series with this honor feels like a burden. Efforts are under way to expand tobacco farming in Greece. A dresslike tent for bathers to wear in changing costumes is noted.
Dixie Lahood defeated bantam champion Vic King of Australia in six rounds at Crystal Pool Seattle. Lahood led from the start and won every round by a wide margin, drawing praise from local fans. Slugem Sullivan announced a planned October 27 bout for Lahood against California Joe Lynch following this victory.
YMG. A. Bowling Deer Lodge October 20. The Rotarians opened slowly against Gem Grocery and lost the first game but came back to win the second and third. Jim Sewell of the Grocers led with 646 total and an average of 66. Weathers.
The Arizona minimum wage for women was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court today. Sardell, owner of two stores employing four women, argued the statute would ruin his business if he had to pay $16. The state contended there was no obligation to employ women and that the law was a valid exercise of power, aligning with a prior District of Columbia decision.
The national boxing association of the United States announced champions in seven weight classes at its sixth annual convention in Atlanta. Winners include Jack Dempsey heavyweight Paul Berlem heavyweight Harry middleweight Mickey Walker welterweight Jimmie Goodrich light weight Lou Kaplan featherweight Fidel La Barba flyweight and Phil Rosenburg bantamweight.
Denver dispatch reports that Wyoming’s football team, seen as a possible conference champion by Rocky Mountain coaches, prepares for a pivotal clash with Utah. Colorado, under Coach Witham, refines defense against Utah’s red jerseys as the season’s key games approach.
In sports briefs, Washington scout Joe Engle, a veteran of the world series, was awarded a $150 gold watch as his share of the spoils. Twenty-five players received a full share of the losers end, while Veach took $1,320 and others shared partially, with Ballou and Ogden also noted among recipients.
Missoula high under coach Gay Stegner shows a balanced team led by Captain Sturm at quarterback with Jones Lemieux and Dvorak in the backfield. The squad, fresh from a 62 10 victory over Polson, prepares for a test against Butte high at Clark Park. Central high has no game this Saturday while preparations shift to a clash with Whitefish as Missoula eyes a strong title run.
Silver and Blue squad prepares for Beaver Read games with heavy practice each evening led by coach. Albert Long from Anaconda and John Hogan, regular center, are listed among players for the upcoming central match after last Friday's routines.
The article explains offside concepts in scrimmage and kicking plays, noting two terms and how the restraining line governs play. It details when players are offside on scrimmage plays, how kicks from fair catch and kickoffs require players to stay behind the line, and the five yard penalty for offside in both formations.
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