Memoir of Ott Romney Coach and Athlete Legend
Montana sports writer recalls Ott Romney a Utah Montana State and Brigham Young standout who resigned to pursue business. The article highlights his leadership coaching at Billings High, his teamwork ethos and his impact as a public figure in athletics and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Ott Romney
Brigham Young University
Romney
Utah U
Montana State
Ott
Rocky Mountain
Provo
Ott Romney
Utah University
Billings
East Side High
Salt Lake
Golden Bobcats
George Ottinger Romney
Utah
Billings High School
Billings High
Kirk Badgely
Montana University
Kansas College
Montana
Andy Thorine
Ralph Wickstrom
J. B. Bishop
Butte
Betting Tale From 1917 Laurel Court Clash
In Laurel in 1917 a basketball game between Billings and Columbus drew wagering over $5,000. Bets occurred off the regular betting locations, with details likely expanding into a full column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triple B
Laurel
Billings
Columbus
From Coaching to Business to Playoffs in Billings Era
The ex triple Bo players formed a Billings Independents team winning all local matches against nearby towns. A Columbus game sparked a $1,000 escrow offer matched by Billings for a Laurel showdown with profits shared among the gate. Bets and special trains marked the event, with a strong booster turnout and a band presence from both towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet
Verne Goucher
Middle West
Columbus
Romney
Jim Annin
Annin
Billings
Laurel
Triple Bo
Billings Independents
Thorine
Badgley
Wickstrom
Myself
Jimmy Annin
Columbians
Bert
James
Merchant's National Bank
Harry Jacobs
Charley
Jacobs
Billy Hartman
Bozeman
Hartman
Hoyle
Badgely
Bishop
Montana University
New York Nationals
Portage
State Farm Prices Reach New Highs
Montana farmers showed 21 advances 7 declines and 4 unchanged for 32 farm products in the month ending Feb 15. Wheat at 1.38 a bushel up from a month ago and above last year, hay at 15.50 a ton, wool at 34 cents a pound, and gains in meat animals offset by steady dairy and butterfat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Jay D. Diamond
Department of Agricultural Economics
United States
No Title Provided
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a courthouse incident with deputies rushing the county offices and triggering an emergency alarm. The narrator recalls bets and a basketball game involving Ott Romney, noting his stance on betting and predicting Romney’s future business success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Weir
Butte
George
Joe Beaudry
Beaudry
Sheriff's Office
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Jox L. Markham
Montana State Athletic Commission
Red Wing
Minneapolis
Hamilton
Chicago
Greta
Uqvor Stores
NO Corporation
Philadelphia, PA
Abe
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
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