Wills Dempsey 60 Round No-Decision Fight Set
Niles Michigan promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons and managers reach a 1926 agreement for a 10 round no decision bout between Harry Wills and Jack Dempsey to be held in Michigan City Indiana. Both fighters to box on percentage with $25 000 guaranteed to each and $200 000 for forfeits posted. legal steps to avoid Indiana law issues taken after a long South Bend conference.
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Associated Press
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South Bend
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Paddy ‘Mullins
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First National Bank
South 4
Fits Simmons
Souton
Himn
Farnbaugh
Syndicat
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Harrow
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Stening
Fitasistmons Tran
Dempeny
Butte and Canada boxers to feature on Dixie Lahood card
Buster Brandon of Butte and Young Landy of Canada, favored by Montana fans, head the Dixie Lahood Abe Goldstein bill for Butte Legion in October. Frankie Monahan, light, a recent knockout streak, will likely appear on the semi main. Brandon and Lundy are busy lightweights who clashed at Broadway before. A big advance ticket move signals this as Lutte In’s biggest fight in years.
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Butte
Young Landy
Canada
Montana
Dixie Lahood
Abe Goldstein
Butte Legion
Frankie Monahan
Lght
Ban ‘Ams
Brandon
Lundy
Broadway
Lutte
Bucky Harris Could Be Hero of Series
In New York on September 29, Bucky Harris emerges as a potential crown jewel in the pennant race, with debates over who is the outstanding hero of the season. The Associated Press notes Harris’ influence across Pirates and Senators, while Johnson, Boveleskie, and Johnson vie for top pitching and batting honors as contenders surface from both veteran and rookie ranks.
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Associated Press
New York
Pirates
Senators
Merriwel
Bucky Harris
Uut
Giants
Johnson
Washington
Johnesn
Pittsburgh
Cuyler
Yde
Moore
Wright
Traynor
Carey
Adame
Bobcats Open Conference Play Against Colorado
Montana State faces Colorado in the conference opener as coach Pate plans to depart Thursday. Colorado, despite a strong showing, narrowly lost to a Nebraska team last week and is expected to field a balanced lineup built around a core from the 1924 champions. Montana State brings 16 lettermen from 1924 plus promising sophomores, with new backs Cashmore, Wylie, and Lloyd, and linemen Fetterly Travis Ario Dobus Lewis forming a hopeful unit.
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Pate
Colorado
Montana State
Perle Fetterly
Jack Travis
Jim’ Ario
Montana
Dobus
Hurd
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Cashmore
Wylie
Lloyd
Tilden Rated First by English Critic
William Z Tilden american champion heads A Wallis Myers ranking of men players with Johnston and Richards as second and third Rene LaCoste of France is fourth Helen Wills is ranked just behind Mile Lenglen as the women’s champion in the same list Lenglen of France tops the women’s chart in Myers ranking with Tilden heading the men’s slate
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Associated
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New York
William Z. Tilden
Football Inside Out The Why And How Of The Rules
Norman E Brown explains football rules to remove rough play. He notes forbidding knee strikes, punching with locked arms, and hitting with the heel of the hand. The article mentions penalties for offending players and team sanctions and hints at further discuss ion.
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Norman E. Brown
Notre Dame may unveil new four Horsemen this year
Norman E. Brown weighs potential Notre Dame candidates to join Knute Rockne’s famed quartet. early picks include Captain Crowe at end, Clem, Walsh Jr, and Heardon as likely starters, with Rex Enright and O’Boyle also in contention for spots on the 1925 squad.
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Knute Rockne
Grid
Four Horsemen
Stuhidreher Crowley
Layden and
Miller
Clem, Crowe
Pick’ Hancock
Ed Walsh Jr
Heardon
Crowe
Rockne
Hay- Ted Walsh Jr
Rex Enright
O'Boyle
Enright
World Series Clash Looms as Pirates and Senators Prepare
New York Sept 29 Pitching is pivotal in the impending world series battle with Oct 7 set in the Pirates den. Senators rely on lefty starters, while Pirates co directors Bill McKechnie and Fred Clarke call on a half dozen veterans Aldridge Meadows Kremer and others. Babe Adams and Johnny Morrison also figure in Pittsburgh plans. Specs Meadows, National League’s 1924 leading pitcher, has revitalized after poor start and could be a key boxman if steady.
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New York
Washington
Pirates
Senators
Tiata
Stanley Citer Johnson
Bill McKech
Washington Day Details On Sub Crew and Government Reform
The Associated Press reports officials still hope for the submarine 8-51 crew. Col William Afitehell and Lt Col Foutois testified before the President's air board. The president seeks congressional approval to reorganize government departments and commissions. The Commerce Department notes Britain extended its embargo in several states due to the foot and mou Givens.
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Foutois
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Commerce Department
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Givens
Brooklyn Drops To Sixth Place In National League
The Brooklyn club fell to sixth place in the National League after a 10 to 4 defeat by Philadelphia. The game, reported by the Associated Press from Philadelphia, covers the lapse in the standings and the loss on the road.
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Associated Press
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Roox
Prison rioters to be tried for murder in Nebraska
Lincoln Neb Sept 28 Joe Dunn Omaha gunman and Roy Smith Omaha Yank robber and burglar will be charged with murder in connection with the prison riot day when Pred Brown Omaha wagoner and desperado died during an attempt to blow up the old prison chapel. An increase in the school day to six hours or longer has been made in several Massachusetts towns for extra study time. Government clerks of Hungary have been granted wage hikes.
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Neb
Joe Dunn
Omaha
Roy Smith
Nebraska
Pred Brown
Wqiganer
Denperado
Lund Clarence
Massachusetts
Hungary
Pagifig Coast League Report From Oakland Portland Seattle
In a fragmented summary the Pagifig Coast League results include Oakland with R W Vernonssee and batteries Johnieon Danning Whitney Delaney and Baker. Portland saw a game postponed as the team traveled. A Seattle note mentions three months into the year with 296 killed in London street.
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Crandall
West
Root
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R.W.E
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Pscae
Yohnieon
Danning
Whitney
Delaney
Baker
Portland
Galt Lake
Seattle
Youth boxer Fidel La Barba wins in New York decision
Fidel La Barba, a high school youth making his eleventh pro appearance, defeated Freakie Genaro in a decision. Despite the win, New York does not crown him champion, highlighting a discrepancy between the bout outcome and local recognition. Genaro holds the American fyweight title in question.
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Losies
Freakie Genaro
New York
Maroon Strong After Switches On Some Berths
Central High coaches shake up the lineup as key players switch positions in advance of a big district contest. Nugent returns at quarterback while Kop, Winston, Maguire, Pratt and Quinn are shuffled to new roles as Stevensville visits Clark Park for a high stakes showdown and a private scrimmage against the Montana Miners is planned.
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Steve Sullivan
Central Moleskin
Stevensville
Clark Park
Cam Centralites
Montana
McAuliffe
Collegians
Dillo
Sullivan
Maroons
Philipebt
Kop
Winston
Maguire
Pratt
Whelan
Banen
Quinn
Famly
Montaneries
O Brien
Central
Nugent
Boxing card to aid quake region relief in Manhattan
Midget boxers from Pat Sullivan's gym in Butte join a charity boxing event next Saturday at Manhattan. The show stages bouts featuring Emmett Womack and Rex Moore with local lads Mareus Sweeney Tommy Moran, Art Belanger and Ralph Hogan from the Sullivan gym. Emery Bozarth of Belgrade and Ad Tet Circle Park co headlining the windup.
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Pat Sullivan
Butte
Manhattan
Emmett Womack
Banie
Rex Moore
Lisa
Mareus Sweeney
Tommy Moran
Butte Lads
Art Belanger
Ralph Hogan
Sullivan
Emery Bozarth
Belgrade
Ad Tet Circle ‘Park
Rail rate deal set for Montana Washington State game
Milwaukee and Northern Pacific officials announced one and one third fares to Missoula for fans from Butte to attend the Montana Washington State football game. The special rate applies through Saturday with return tickets valid until Sunday October 4, replacing earlier plain rate tickets only through Friday.
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Missoula
Butte
Milwaukee
Northern Pacific
Butte Scholastic and College Contests Spotlight
The standard will cover Butte scholastic, intercollegiate and independent contests. Anaconda High hosts home games with Kelly providing updates on the dope and outcomes.
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Anaconda High
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