Record-setting Montana baseball game sparks strikeout asterism
A Glendive versus Richey nine inning game on June 6, 1937, produced a Montana strikeout record with Appel fanning 25 for Richey and Ramberg 16 for Glendive, totaling 41 strikeouts. The article also recalls historical Montana baseball lore and early 1900s boxing era anecdotes.
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Strunk
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Earl Sheely
Boston Red Sox
Yellowstone Seven Club League Opens on Memorial Day
The Yellowstone league spans seven towns Richey Williston Sidney Forsyth Glendive Beach and Miles City with Sunday and holiday games. Players earn monthly baseball wages from 25 to 100 dollars while holding daily jobs. season runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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Richey
Williston
Sidney
Forsyth
Glendive
Beach
Miles City
Vet recalls Joe Simonich and Brenner talks boxing lore
The recollection centers on Joe Simonich, a Montana rancher and boxer tied to France and Mickey Walker. Eldest boxing editor I. C. Brenner discusses Simonich in Brenner's Shadows of the Past, noting Simonich's potential and a favorable opinion from a French bout. Brenner praises Butte as a great fight town and recalls Simonich's toughness.
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I. C. Brenner
New York
Ring
Golfers Magazine
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Ramey
Dennis
Butte
Simonich
France
Mickey Walker
Montanan
Pete Latz
Pete
Scranton
Lars
Joe
Brenner in the fight game as Joe Palooka creator reads
Brenner acts as advance man for the heavyweight champion in the fight world. Readers will see and read a lot about Joe Palooka and creator Ham Fisher, the comic strip artist behind the character.
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Brenner
Joe Pan
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Jack Johnson Liked Here Jack Johnson One Time Heavyweight
Local brief notes that Jack Johnson, once a heavyweight champion, was a notable figure in the era and drew attention in the community. The item records public interest in his presence and public reaction to his prominence.
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Hoon Shines as Butte Tops Tacoma in Close Pacific Northwest Game
In a 1907 Pacific Northwest league clash, Butte defeats Tacoma as Kirby Hoon shines in six innings. Hoon’s nine assists key as Tacoma leaves scoreless nine innings. Butte plates nine runs. Tacoma racks nine hits but cannot cross the plate.
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Threefold pests hinder perfect control program
Entomologists at the International Great Plains conference at Montana State College cited three main obstacles to ideal pest control: lack of timely forecasts and information, late or insufficient funding, and improper bait practices. Reports from across Manitoba and Saskatchewan to Minnesota and Montana stressed crickets and grasshoppers as the chief targets, with emphasis on finding breeding grounds and early poisoning to stop outbreaks. The next meeting will be held in Saskatchewan.
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Montana State College
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
A. L. Strand
Great Plains
New Potato Service for Central New Jersey Farmers
A new automatic crop news service begins this month in Hightstown at the New Jersey department of agriculture field office. It provides the latest official potato prices car movements loadings holdings digging and weather information for central New Jersey growers. In Burwash England 2 000 residents nearly 100 are over 70 five over 90 and only one person has died under 70 in the last twenty years.
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New Jersey
Hightstown
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
Burwash
England
Inception of Vigilante Movement Stirs Old Guard Loyalty
Montana article recounts how heated Vigilante members briefly debated punishing Col. Wilbur F. Sanders for insubordination. Sanders refused to prosecute without proof and hid in a barn hayloft during a proposed trial. The meeting ended without verdict as common sense prevailed.
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Hedges
George Ives
Montana Territory
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W. L. Shippen
Helena
Treasure State News in Brief
Fire destroys west ranch home of Mr and Mrs William Mackay near Tenafly New Jersey with losses around 25000. Beaverhead ranchers report hay harvest near finish with good yield. Deer Lodge forest camping use high with cars from 33 states. Mrs Ross McIntire and her mother visit Glacier National Park. Bitter Root windstorm damages fruit and berries near Hamilton. Northern Montana College hires Merrill Rassweller as physics mathematics head. Roy Stewart transferred to Missoula zone. Montana Firemen's association names Carolan Forsyth president. Cavett and Thornburn reelected. Thomas Colton named special assistant to U S District Attorney. Fort Peck dam welcomes visitors from 47 states and multiple countries. Charles Paine dies from highway crash near Broadus. Wool shipments from Harlo to Boston by Milwaukee line. Butte considers two way radio for police. cost 2500 to 3000. Billings rat control project eyed for Sidney and Richland. WPA cuts cited as Hopkins removal in Montana related. Boulder students plan study and work abroad and nurse transfers due to earthquake damage.
Cut Weeds Now Save Time Later
The Montana State agronomy expert McKee urges farmers to cut perennial weeds now to prevent larger patches next year. He cites seed production and spread via roots and seeds, recommending scythes or mowers, then bunching and burning, and notes a new Montana Extension Service bulletin with pictures and descriptions of ten important weeds.
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Mony
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
McKee
Montana Extension Service
Srontens
Nay Eg le
Bozeman
Harvesting crested wheatgrass with minimal shatter risks
Montana State extension agronomist Ralph D. Mercer explains optimal timing and methods to reduce seed loss in crested wheatgrass harvesting. He recommends cutting when seeds are light green, midmorning moisture, using a reaper or mower with windrower, avoiding grain binders and combines, and tuning threshing gear to prevent seed blowing and excessive grinding.
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Ralph D. Mercer
Montana State College
Mercer
Carpenter's Level Aids Contour Dike Layout
A home built leveling device using a carpenter's level helps lay out contour dikes in flood control work. The description appears in Flood Station a Montana extension service circular obtainable from county agents.
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Montana Extension Service
Hay poundage quoted for winter alfalfa feeding
Ranchers feeding only alfalfa to beef cows in winter should plan for about 18 days per head. Ewes require roughly tare poe M8 Chit nden, animal husbandman at Montana Agricultural Experiment Station.
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Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
Se College Students In DC Study By Night For Government Jobs
It is estimated that one third of the District of Columbia college students are employed by the federal government and attend classes at night. They work for Uncle Sam while pursuing education.
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Uncle Sam
Broadwater Plans County Historical Library Display
Broadwater commissioners at Beane ally seek donations of old pictures relics and bric a brac for a county historical library. Framed photos will adorn courthouse rooms and later display cases will store clothing mining tools vehicles and antique furniture or equipment.
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Population figures for Montane retail area and erosion impact
The excerpt estimates about 78 people per store in Montane with a near term aim of supporting 23 stores in the same dry land area. It notes erosion constraints and ties store density to land area and project viability.
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Pere
America's School Property Valued At 12 Billion
The nation's school property is valued at 12.05 billion dollars with 2.15 billion held as endowment and other trust funds. The investment equals about 400 dollars per pupil.
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