Montanans Honor All Americans and Local Figures
The piece recalls Ralph Scott of Hardin as a wartime All-American standout and Wisconsin tackle, plus previous Montanan honorees like Wild Bill Kelly and Milton Popovich. It recounts Scott’s wartime service, college days, pro career, and later life, alongside notes on regional sports figures and a humorous bet tale about Missoula’s semipro team versus Sand Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Scott
Hardin
Walter Camp
Scott
Wisconsin University
Bob Stansbury
Milton Popovich
Montana Grizzlies
Bill Matosovic
Grizzly
Wisconsin
Madison
Hardin High School
Modesty and Etiquette Lessons from Early Life
A reflection on politeness and table manners learned in youth. The piece contrasts timeless social code with moments of misstep and questions whether Hoyle or Emily Post best captured proper conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyle
Emily Post
Evans Named Grid Official Story of Steve Sullivan and Bierman banquet
In 1920 Bernie Bierman recalls Steve Sullivan, a Butte halfback, dining with the Montana Grizzlies after an upset over Washington University. Sullivan aggressively lines up seconds for turkey as Bierman and teammates watch, with Bierman’s quiet praise as the Huskies are defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bierman
Steve Sullivan
Butte
Big Boy
Steve
Bronx
Larry Higbee
Harry Adams
Higbee
Larry
Blondie
Adams
Sullivan
Mr. Bierman
Bernie
Washington
Huskies
Missoula Giants of 1907 A Gutsy Young Ball Club
In 1907 or 1908 Missoula fielded a youth heavy baseball team called the Giants. The club led by Carl Drews earned a tough reputation as many seasoned clubs fell to their young lineup.
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Drews
Missoula
Sand Point
Idaho
Frank Bandelin
Butte
Sandmen
Idahoans
Northwest
Red” Williams
Superior
Missoulian
Giants
Frank Gleason
Helena
Gleason
Williams
Red
Mines League Gem Duffy among OSU players in historic circuit
Oregon State athletes like Mike Duffy joined the Mines baseball league when it thrived. The catcher contributed behind the plate while at Corvallis. At Clark Park Montana Power faltered as Bill McGonigle let a rookie pitcher gain experience in a late inning jam with bases loaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Duffy
Oregon State College
Mines
Mique
Corvallis
Clark Park
Montana Power
Bill McGonigle
Bill
Distressed Hurler Advised to Punt by Veteran Catcher
In the Butte Mines league a popular catcher recalls telling a nervous rookie to punt after the youngster begged for guidance. The exchange shows the veteran urging calm and suggesting a strategic punt as a way out of his tight spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Butte Mines
Comort
Mike
Flinger
Duffy
Montana 4 H Club Membership Grows in 1936
More than 7 000 Montana farm youths in 44 counties joined 4 H clubs in 1936, a 7 percent rise from 1935. Completion rate stood at 86.4 percent, with 1 231 local leaders guiding 799 clubs and 85 training meetings. Camps, picnics, achievement days, and 33 fair displays supported a robust program.
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Montana
Ray E. Cameron
Montana State College
Alhough
Cameron
United States
Maine
Rhode Island
Montana Stockgrowers ‘Association
Montana Wool Growers’ Association
Livestock Commission
Rural youth club posts crops and profits in agriculture program
The rural youth club reports last year they carried on 14 agricultural and home economics projects with ownership data valued at 87 996.96 and net profits of 39 482.49. Cameron notes the club’s financial activity while a new large wheat acreage is forecast by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sore Bees
Cameron
Montana Social Security Plan Sparks New Welfare Department
One of the last bills before the deadline creates a Montana public welfare department and allocates 36 654 000 in state federal and county funds. A companion measure would place Montana under the federal employment compensation program. U S income tax receipts rose by 313 707 921 in the 1936 fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houses
Senate
Montana
Department of Public Welfare
United States
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Montana Sports
Joe L. Markham
Montana State Athletic Commission
Scotty
Staley Team
Decatur
Chicago Bears
Scott Ranch
Schubert Dyche
Montana State
Bobcats
Ralph
A Mines League
McGonigie
Mac
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
The
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Oscar Pepper
Oop
Kentucky
Frankfort Distilleries
Louisville - Baltimore
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