Tales of Montana gridiron days recounted by Markham
Joe L. Markham recalls the 1905 Montana versus Utah football clash in Missoula where Utah won 42 to 0 and Fred Bennion kicked seven conversions. The piece notes Bennion later coached at Utah U and Montana State and now leads the Montana Taxpayers Association. He recalls the old field and his seven goals after touchdowns on another campus.
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Montana
Utah
Missoula
Fred Bennion
Bennion
Utah U
Montana State
Fred
Montana Taxpayers’ Association
Helena
Dornblaser Field
Montana U
Utes
Montana Beate College Bobcats
Iowas Grid Champs of 98 Photo From A College Publication
Dr C C Seerlie showed a picture from 1898 featuring sixteen football players in period costume with laced canvas shirts padded breeches shin guards neck sweaters and long hair. The image captures the early era of American football.
North Iowa Teachers Football Champions of Iowa
The North Iowa Central Teachers of In claimed the state title by defeating the University of Iowa 11 to 6 in a season highlight. Seerlie, a 135 pound quarterback, captain and punter, stood out as a brainy midget star on the team. After graduation he moved to Montana to work as a doctor, ending a note on his post sports life.
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North Iowa Central Teachers of
University of Iowa
Iowa U
Seerlie
Bozeman Medico
Bozeman Town
Iowa
Montana
Old Mat King Champ Father
Mike Yokel, renowned wrestler from Salt Lake City, is described as the all time mat artist and father of 15 living children. The piece notes his ranch in Jackson Hole and his 17 member Yokel family, with a humorous quip about visiting a Butte friend who may host them all.
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Mike Yokel
Salt Lake City
Montana
Michael
Mike
Jackson Hole
Daugher
Butte
Series Splits Soar in 1905 World Series Recap
The Giants defeated the Athletics in a shutout-rich series where Christy Mathewson won three games and Joe McGinnity contributed one. Giants players earned 1100 each, while the losers took 420. The piece notes growing player earnings and compares to later payouts, plus reflections on famous blunders and lasting reputations.
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New York Giants
Philadelphia Athletics
Giants
Christy Mathewson
New York
Joe McGinnity
McGinnity
Butte
Won't Forget One Bad Play Roy Riegels Rose Bowl Memory
A humorous but solemn reminiscence on Roy Riegels misdirected run at the Rose Bowl and its lasting impact on football lore. It compares his mistake to a past Billings anecdote of a linesman named George who briefly wandered toward the wrong goal in a minor contest.
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Roy Riegels
Berkeley
Billings
George
Fred Merkle
Giants
Merkle
California
Georgia Tech
All Football America
Riegel
Riegels
Butte
Miles City
Veteran flockmaster leaves for California retirement plan
Leaves for California with Mrs. White as he retires from Montana life. He plans to spend winters in the south and return to Judith Basin summers. A former New York lawyer turned Montana sheepman, he served in the state house and as state senator.
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White
California
Montana
New York State
Judith Basin County
House of Representatives
Highlanders Named Missoula Union Club Remains at Home
In Union association days the Missoula club earned the Highlanders nickname. Home games were reported as part of their season coverage.
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Union Association
Missoula
The
Highlanders
Poem by Missoulian staff mocks Bill Ferguson as poet
The Missoulian ran jingles before every contest crafted by editor Bill Ferguson with a team including Cliff Anne, Nigers, Leslie Bush, Carl Zam Nig Perrine and Skipper Roberts. A verse praising Ferguson circulated in mail but was not printed, signed by Blank B Zam Nig and Skipper.
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Highlander
Bill Ferguson
The
Missoulian
Bill
Cliff Anne
Lock
Nigers
Leslie Bush
Carl Zam- Nig Perrine
Skipper Roberts
Skipper
Rubber plants thrive in moderate light for living rooms
Rubber plants suit indoor spaces with indirect light and stable temperatures. They prefer moderate warmth and dislike extremes, making them a practical choice for entryways or living areas with consistent conditions.
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Montana Sports
Joe L. Markham
Montana State Athletic Commission
Uber Tanning CO
Owatonna
Minn
Clark’s Fork Valley
Anaconda Copper Mining CO. Lands Department
Mrawer
Missouri
Mot
Grizzlies
Kentucky
Glenmore
Fislechasena
Fleischmann
Frank
Paris
Penang
Mr. Buck
America
Jos McCginnity
B. C. White
UD Ae
Sagas
Schenley
Joyful Company
House of Schenley
Jen
Guvert
Frankfort Distilleries, Incorporated
Louisville
Baltimore
Mattingly & Moore
M&m
Alec
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