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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1926
Page
4
The article extols handball as a demanding sport requiring speed, endurance, and two handed skill. It explains underhand technique, varied serves, and practice methods. Dillon players are urged to limit games to conserve strength and to advocate for a local handball association that could lead to a city club or Y.M.C.A. style recreation.
The Lima Independents defeated the Medlin team of Butte 25 to 23 after an overtime period at Butte High Gym. Dillon supporters in attendance praised the hard fought contest and the Lima squad’s growing Northwest reputation.
In a preliminary to the Normal Intermountain tilt a late five minute extra period decided the outcome as the training school beat Lima public school 15 to 13 after a 11 11 tied second half. Dillon lads had defeated Lima two weeks earlier 17 to 14.
Normal basketball team shows improved form as they beat Intermountain Union 23 to 21 and 23 to 14 in Dillon. Solace and Murray starred for Normal, with Wilkins and Reinig contributing on defense and scoring. The results capped the varsity season with two close home wins and preparations for additional non league games.
Senior class delegates to the Boys Vocational congress in Bozeman reported at the Rotary luncheon. Speakers included Marvin Bidstrip Wallace Forsgren Ralph I. Smith Lee Martinell Berlin Gordon Richard Cosgrove and Leonard Innes. The high school orchestra performed and the group sang Montana. Dr. W H Stephan chaired.
Samba Chi Sigma edged Eliel's 18 to 16 in a tight Tuesday night game. The frater nity squal led at key moments as fans praised the pace and drama. Three teams now chase second place with championship games set next week among five leaders.
Drawings for the opening round of the annual mining district basketball tournament were held at Butte high school under district president Prof. L R Kilberer. The field now has 10 teams after Boulder high withdrew due to sickness and eligibility issues.
A Ford car stolen from the Barry and Hopkins garage last Friday night was recovered Tuesday on a road into Deer Lodge. The buyer, Jim Cooper, had recently purchased the car. A night visitor posing as its owner persuaded the garage to release the car. A Buick was stolen from a Deer Lodge residence Monday. authorities suspect the same man in both cases.
H B Phelps from the Internal Revenue department will be in Dillon for one day only on February 27. He will be at the Medlen hotel from 9 a m to 5 p m to assist residents with income tax report preparations.
The final of a three dance series by the Woodmen lodge is set for tomorrow evening at the city hall with the Baxter Tonney orchestra providing music. A popularity contest winner will be announced. previous results named Jessie Cambron first, Afton Lloyd second, and Mrs. Lee Hoerning third.
Beaverhead High Beavers host Butte Central tonight and Whitehall tomorrow to finish the basketball season at the high school gym. The girls team hits a tri county tournament at Twin Bridges tonight and Saturday after recent wins over Sheridan 14 to 8 and 19 to 5. Players include D Lacy C Wentworth forwards, E Lorenson and Smith centers, F Kerr and M Talent guards, with C Lorenson as substitute.
Mrs. Bessie Mori was slightly bruised and her son Harold cut on the head when their car traveling to Deer Lodge was struck on a grade near Feely. The windshield broke and fenders were damaged. The other driver’s name was not learned.
Stephen Kambich, a rancher near Reichle, was awarded $8,250 in his foreclosure suit against Julius Hartwig and John Hand. The mortgageed land sits near Rock Creek. Judge Lyman H. Bennett recently issued the decision after a prior trial. The property was originally deeded by Joe Naple to the defendants.
John Robertson and Capolinar Figuiroa pleaded guilty to gambling in district court Monday and were fined 100 dollars each with the Mexican paying. Tom Carney acted as interpreter for the man from Mexico who could not speak English. The pair were arrested early this month by Ben J. Brown, special agent for the OSS, at Lima. They operated the game that sparked a quarrel resulting in Santos Sacarai being shot six times. DeWitt was later arrested in Pocatello and admitted the shooting when brought back to Dillon.
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