Dempsey rejects Wills title challenge amid court bid
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey declared Wills would never contend for the title while he holds the belt after Paddy Mullins sought to halt the Dempsey Firpo fight in New York on September 14. Kearns rushed to New York to prepare affidavits as Dempsey praised Mullins’ tactic as unacceptable.
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Dempsey Gibbons fight films seized and grand jury action
Federal authorities seized motion picture films of the Dempsey Gibbons bout at Shelby Montana and brought them before a grand jury to seek an indictment against James J McGrath promoter for bringing the films interstate. The films were shown in a downtown theater after an injunction shielded McGrath from city interference. Separately Harry Wills seeks court order to enjoin the Dempsey Firpo title bout, naming the state athletic commission in Mandamus action. The case hinges on prior right claims and forfeit money posted with the commission.
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Firpo Takes Day Off Ahead of Title Bout
Luis Angel Firpo spent a rest day at his Atlantic City cottage on Sept. 6 meeting reporters, posing for artists, and reading press about the Sept. 14 world heavyweight title clash with Dempsey. He did light Argentine exercises and a rub down, with heavy work planned for tomorrow.
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Hap Collard to join Detroit club after Mines league season
Hap Collard and Eddie Rathjen of the Clarks will move to the Detroit club next spring after strong recommendations by Portland scout Wal ter NecCredie for Ty Cobb s American leaguers. Collard hit near .400 and contributed in the outfield while Rathjen was an infield star. Willis and Goleman also heading for Coast League clubs.
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Oakland
Klan Behind Reign of Terror Shocks Townsfolk
A tale from testimony recounts beatings and lashings by a Ku Klux Klan band across townships. Victims include a school board member and a couple pulled from bed for flogging over alleged beer sales. Witnesses describe masked riders, a 150-strong party, and prisoners at a whipping field. Governor Walton’s inquiry then ties the Klan to Tulsa’s military probe.
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Val Hertz Weds Hamilton Girl In Region Wedding
Valentine Hertz of Deer Lodge married Miss Persus Vallance of Hamilton last Tuesday at the Christian church with Rev. L. B. Obert officiating. The bride’s brother William Vallance and Miss Clera Fletcher attended. Mrs. Hertz, daughter of J and Mrs J B Vallance, has worked at the Golden Rule store. Hertz runs a Deer Lodge meat market. They departed for Deer Lodge after the ceremony.
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Golden Rule
American Association scores scattered across cities
Louisville 4, Toledo 2. Columbus 6, Indianapolis. Minneapolis 7, Milwaukee 4. St. Paul 4, Kansas City 3. Sporadic results indicate a series of sectional matches across the circuit with multiple teams tallying runs in distinct games.
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Louieville
Toledo
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National League and American League games listed for today
The schedule shows a double header in the NL with Cincinnati at St Louis and St Louis at Chicago, plus Brooklyn at Boston Philadelphia at New York Chicago at Pittsburg. In the AL there is a double header in St Louis at Chicago, with Detroit at Cleveland and Boston at Philadelphia, and no other games scheduled.
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Coast League Results From Portland And Los Angeles
Baseball scores from Portland show the hosts losing 10 to 0 with Yellowhorse and Koen credited for batteries and Sutherland and Daly in the field. In Los Angeles, EB San Francisco tallies 7 runs to 2 as Mitchell McWeene Scott Waner and Yelle Cruse and D Murphy appear in the Battery column.
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Los Angeles
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Scott
Waner
Yelle
Cruse
D. Murphy
Miller Called By Death Bitter Root News
John B Dots Miller former major league star and Pacific Coast League manager died in Saranac Lake New York tuberculosis he sought mountain cure Miller 37 had 13 seasons in the majors with Pirates Cardinals and Phillies and managed the San Francisco club in 1923 He served in World War I before retirement
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Dots) Miller
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Stevensville Gets New Wireless Broadcasting Station KFJR
Stevensville in Bitter Root valley prepares for a winter start with KFJR an in house station built by Ashley C Dixon and his 16 year old son They will begin regular schedule on Sept 22 featuring phonograph music readings and general interest items announced by Dixon with Dickson Piano of Missoula Readings and programs designed by Butte engineer Abner Wilson with a 258 meter wavelength and a night voice range above 100 miles.
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Indians in Paris Olympics urged by Mexican authority
Dr M Atl, a leading expert on Tarahumara Indians of Chihuahua, urges Mexico to enter Tarahumara runners in Paris 1924 Olympics and win every long distance event. He claims the tribe can run six marathons daily and notes running figures are tied to their religion. A Tarahumara hunter from Mineral de Ocampo reportedly logged 90 kilometers in 24 hours.
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Paris
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Hubs Will Tart On Grid Tuesday
Hubs football team adds players who battled Centerville champs to a squad led by Joe McGlone and Cole Pitts. First practice is Tuesday, with Bart Riley at center steering the offense. Addis McGrath acts as manager as the Hub dance at Century Hall is moved to Sept 20 in respect to the late Patrick H. Lee.
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Giants Increase Lead in pennant race with 6 1 victory
New York Giants beat Philadelphia 6 to 1 to extend their lead to four and a half games. It marks the Giants’ 18th win in 20 meetings with Philadelphia this season. Batter Mitchell Betts Hen line Bentley Gowdy. Pittsburg defeated Chicago 5 to 1 as they moved ahead early with hits from Traylor Mueller Rawlings and Grimm. Rain halted play in the fifth with Pittsburg at bat.
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Athletics Top Boston 6 2 as Rommel Shines on mound
Philadelphia Athletics beat Boston 6 to 2 in the first game to climb from last place. Rommel pitched brilliantly except for a rough sixth inning. Boston offered the early threat with two runs but gapped defense allowed Philadelphia to pull ahead.
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Delaney Wins 10 Round Fight in Denver Main Event
Jimmy Delaney of St Paul earned a referees decision over Jimmy Shirley in a 10 round heavyweight bout. Delaney outboxed Shirley throughout the contest and denied any knockout punch. In the semi windup Ace Hudkins of Lincoln won a 10 round decision over Len Schwabe of St Paul.
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They Meet Tonight For Mines Pennant In Butte
The second game of the championship series features Anodes and Clarks meeting in Butte tonight with a probable batting order listed. Anodes, Goleman, cf Emmanuel, if Sells, 2b Rolfe, 1b Ridings sa Clark or Janey 8b Jones c Higbee rf Bluejacket p.
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Collision Near Ramsay Crashes Two Cars
A head on crash near Ramsay involved a Dodge and a Ford truck after one vehicle swerved to pass. Bert Hughes, 40, suffered the most serious injuries as occupants were thrown from the cars. Deputies said the drivers showed signs of intoxication.
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Anodes Clarks Face Big Night In Butte Park Clash
Clarks and Anodes set to clash at Clark Park with Jim Bluejacket likely to start for Anodes after last game’s loss. Hap Collard seeks his fifth win for Clark. Umpires Chisholm Whitesides scheduled. Fans urged to attend, promotions include Stacey Adams shoes for a home run, and local business groups plan early closures.
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Young boxers at Legion tomorrow card event
Amateur boxing at the American Legion gym Friday night features boys from the Pat Sullivan gym. Main event includes Marcus Sweeney and Chuck Trueworthy. Fans watch Danny McCarthy versus W O’Leary in the boats as races start at 3 15. Hawaii’s size noted as larger than Connecticut.
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Marcus Sweeney
Chuck Trueworthy
Danny McCarthy
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