New Empress Pre Draws Big Atten tion
The new Empress theater program drew large crowds yesterday and enthusiastic reception. The film Fate The Grip of Evil entertained matinee and night audiences, promising a sensational Photoplay. Vaudeville numbers, especially Hoaux and Helles, wowed the crowd, with six artists delivering strong acts. Willy Broad impressed as a standout blackface comedian and John White presented a notable animal act.
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Butte Baseball Club Re-elects McGinnity Manager for 1917
Directors of the Butte Baseball Corporation elected Joe McGinnity as manager for the next season and gave him full authority to hire or release players. Frank Redpath was awarded a contract for another year. The board aims to raise funds for park debt, improve the field with grass to slow hard-hit balls, and avoid new stock sales.
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Kiddies Cheer as Performing Animals Delighted Crowd
Spectators yesterday erupted with joy at a show featuring mules ponies and dogs. The trio of acts drew praise and the performers hailed the event as a winner as the show runs today Friday and Saturday with strong reviews.
Idwerk Musicale at the American Tonight
Professor Johnston’s chamber program presents a midweek musicale at the American Theater tonight with popular and classical selections. The bill includes humorous pieces and novelties, plus the cinema program at Voth, the American, and Harrison Avenue theaters featuring Hell-to-Pay Austin with Heaste Love and the comedy Skirts starring Wilfred Lucas.
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Northwest league talks and field changes loom
The report outlines potential field changes including moving the left-field fence back 40 feet to widen the park. W H L Davey is chosen to represent the club at Spokane league meetings amid internal disputes. McGinnity favors delaying Northwestern league opener as weather and war conditions influence franchise prospects for Portland and possibly Vancouver.
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Vancouver Backing Base Ball Move Eight Club League Favored
Vancouver supports baseball for years and President Blewett eyes an eight club league with Helena and Portland to cut travel costs. The plan would base schedules on four game series. Fronted by McGinnis, a reserve list for next year includes Williams Noble Murray Mensor Webb Harstad Harper Fries Coltrin Zamlock Gutans. Dutch Reuther joins Portland and Wilmot Turner signs 1917 contract not on reserve list.
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Ken Wile Fama
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East Siders to Have An Athletic Show
East Side Athletic club to host amateur wrestling and boxing tournaments in Putte at the J. mine yard on Sept 20 and Oct 23 under Intermountain Amateur Athletic Union sanction. Local committee includes Smith, Petersen, Langdon, Dolan, Amos, with Lindquist coordinating. Entry blanks to be sent statewide once sanction granted.
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