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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1925

Page

9

Kaplan Batters Araner 0 Hard N Towel Appear

Louis Kid Kaplan of Meriden Conn won the world featherweight title in Madison Square Garden by technical knockout in the ninth round over Danny Kramer of Philadelphia. Hoff tossed in the towel to save Kramer after Kaplan battered him, with Kaplan weighing 126 pounds to Kramer's 123 as the New York State Athletic Commission recognized him champion.

New York Isy Associated Pres Louis Kid” Kaplan Meriden Conn Madison Square Garden Danny Kramer Philadelphia Max Hoff Kramer

Helena Falls To Butte In Openers 20 11

Helena Meigh’s squad opened the 1923 basketball season against veteran Butte High, dropping 20 to 11. Early mistakes and hard defense by Butte gave the visitors a first-half edge, while Helena showed improvement in the second period before fading in the final minutes. Worden and Lewis led Butte with scoring, while Anderson, Stocking, and Ricker paced Helena’s effort.

AL Gaskill Helena Meigh Butte High Helena Cgreen Hoyers Cefensi Hele Batte Hyner Elena Melena Lung Lewis Butte Worden Lialbers Althoupe Puardt Anderson Ater Ricker Melen Rush Jillens Aml Calwainn Gay

West Side Meets Central in Season Opener Today

The West Side basketball team opens its season this afternoon at 2 o'clock against Central at the public school gym. Central has two wins this season, a 16 to 14 victory over Broant and a forfeit win from Bryant. West Side will field the same lineup as last year aside from missing L. Rudio, with Mickey Anderson joining from Central. Expected West Side starters include Anderson and M. Rudio at forwards, Atchinson at center, Hay and Hoffman or Bill at guards, and Marlow.

Quint Broant Bryant L. Rudio Mickey” Anderson Central Anderson M. Rudio Atchinson Hay Hoffman Bill Marlow

Kaplan Defeats Kramer After Ninth Round Stop

In a grueling featherweight bout Kaplan overwhelmed Kramer with repeated head assaults forcing the referee to stop after Kramer sustained a broken nose and facial cuts. Kaplan weighed 126 pounds, Kramer 113.5, with Kaplan entering the ring as a 23 year old native of Ru. He had fought across New Jersey and other cities under the alias Benny Miller before settling in Conn.

Kaplan Kramer Benny Miller New Jersey Conn

Harness Men Prepare for Program of Year

Cleveland Jan 2 By the Associated Press the annual meeting of the stewards of the Grand Circuit will draft a tentative schedule for the 1925 harness horse rating season. Modifications in the old classes are expected to be made by the rules committee chaired by Harry D Shepard of Columbus Ohio. Several new cities are expected to be added next year including Aurora Illinois Rochester New York Poughkeepsie New York and Atlanta Georgia Poughkeepsie and Atlanta were formerly in the circuit.

Cleveland Harry DD. Shepard Columbus Ohio Aurora Rochester B. C Poughkeepsie N.Y Atllante Atlanti Ecent

Beating His Man Then Losing Bout on Foul in Idaho

In Coeur d Alene Idaho Jimmy Cottrell of Spokane knocked George McCormick down three times for an eight count, then lost on a technical foul in the ninth round of a 15 round bout at 143 pounds. Al Gracie of Spokane and Pete Mitchil of Portland fought 10 rounds at 138 pounds.

Coeur D'Alene Idaho George McCormick Spokane Jimmy Cottrell AL Gracie Pete Mitchil Portland

Light heavies clash as Neuman defeats Alexander in San Diego

In a ten round main event at the Coliseum athletic club in San Diego Jen Ray and Neuman from New Jersey delivered a brutal fight. Neuman outboxed Vic Alexander of Mexicali to win decisively in a strong light heavyweight showcase tonight.

San Diego Calif Ray Neuman Jersey Vic Alexander Mexicali Coliseum Athletic Club

Montana Basketball Notes and Local Results

Fragmentary item reports on Butte basketball events and Montana teams with unclear details. Mentions names and scores in a hurried local sports blip, implying recent games and player highlights without full context.

Northwestern Bowling Tourney Draws Major Entries

Grand Forks North Dakota February entry list grows as the Northwestern Bowling Association hosts the annual meet beginning January 23. Dan McGowan reports Winnipeg and Chicago teams are boosting entries with St Paul’s crack quiz team already entered and expected to draw strong regional participation from Minneapolis and Kansas City.

Grand Forks Jka Northwestern Bowling Association Dan WV. McGowan Winipeg Sanders i Winnipeg St. Frances Hotel St. Paul Matak Deel Hellhake Metcalf Mitchell Minneapo

Rocke Declines Offer Of A Game By Golden Bears

Assistant coach of the California football team announced that no game would be arranged with Stanford after New Year injuries to key players. Ruckie, hurt with a broken ankle, and others were reported, leaving the squad weakened. Coach Rocke said the team would instead resume practice and focus on upcoming schedules, potentially shifting the game to Berkeley if arranged.

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Solons Debate Power Trust in Congress

Washington records show the Senate moving to again probe the proposed Underwood bill on leasing Musely Shogls with changes debated by Howell and Nehrweka. Edge and other Republicans blocked immediate action as lawmakers prepared to go on record regarding the inquiry.

Nereis Cepublicen Nehrweka Federal Trade iVaeligele Linderwyod Underwood Howell Norri Edge Senate

Stars on Radio May Ruin Great Theaters

A New York report notes radio stars may damage live theater as plans unfold for a weekly WHAM program. McCormack and Miss soci perform with gilded voices, while producers and critics weigh the impact on stage entertainment and audience interest in the new broadcast era.

New York Jain Te Ious Dali McCormac Lucrezien Tates Fae Aeliste Me McCornack Miss Soci WHAM Eialyrn William A. Trade Ubat

Van Riper Removed by Attorney General

Raadington Jan 2 Walter Van New Jersey assistant States attorney who refused to resist at the demand of Attorney General Stone was removed over. The service is effective immediately and was ordered by Stone with state paving after he has received district and at a WIKI oT is fing officials of the ert see. FIRE OUT. A fire in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson has damaged, with supervisor reporting tonight on his return from the foothills where he went today with a party reading to battle the flames. Luntsuty

Raadington Walter van New Jersey Casert Irengral Stone van Riper Br. Stone Santa Catalina Tucson Titie Darage

Loss of Dolores Fiarega in December storm

The fishing boat Dolores Fiarega foundered in a December 26 storm. The vessel was located later with the wreckage, and the crew of eleven is believed to have perished. This report confirms the tragedy and notes the search for survivors or remains.

Vera Cr Dolores Fiarega

Advocates Death Penalty for Bootlegging Ties to Chicago

A letter to Frederick M. Thrasher of the University of Chicago argues bootlegging should face the death penalty as a national law defiance. The writer frames bootlegging as an assault on health morals peace and lives, urging extreme punishment and noting ongoing investigations and delays in findings.

Chicago Tan Ma Thrasher Ning Lin Issie Mie Dec Putes

Trip of King 10 Sahara Postponed and Coast Defense Debate

A Paris dispatch reports King Albert of Liege postponing his expedition to the Sahara due to unrest among Moroccan tribes and potential rebel attacks on automounted caravans. In Washington, General Nolan testifies that modern coast defense guns outranging battleships should be installed to protect major cities and strategic points including the Panama Canal and Hawaii.

Brussels Press i Albert Lie Bergiing Sahara Erat Algeria Ord Paris Jubar Washington American Pana Canal Lawaiian Islands Nolan Army War Department Fleets Canal Cossto Neral Nolan New York Long Islaid Patri Phy Avrea United States

Five in Cave-In Near Autte Town

Mr and Mrs PF WwiMedge and five small children escaped a cave-in near their home when the surface sank, leaving the house perched on a 500 foot drop. A vacant house on the opposite side collapsed into the chasm as mine workings from the Dage mine, abandoned over five years ago, gave way. The family saved their belongings before fleeing.

Investigation into tariff commission called for by senator

Senator Robinson of Arkansas offered a resolution in Washington asking for a probe into the tariff commission. The dramatic weather sentence appears garbled but indicates a request for scrutiny of the tariff body amid strong political action.

Ouitlind Press Washington Rovinson Arkansas

Mortimer’s Gal Too By Witness Wigagy

Testimony outlines syndicate involvement and profits tied to hospital contracts and a possible Forbes appointment. Dahlvers describes months of negotiations with the Colombian government and a suggested resident engineer, with annual payments of about 9000.

Mortimer Wigagy Sten Warren South America Nes Glac Ani Martiifien Th Syndica Spndivide Forbes Dahlvers Syndicata Forve Heter

Army uniforms scandal sparks stain on service in Washington

Secretary Weeks testified on the sale of army uniform material and the shabby garments worn by soldiers. He contrasted them with the Marines' neat deep blue uniforms, saying the sight was humiliating and could influence enlistment decisions.

Washington Marion Weeks Army Joseph Marie Corps Mir. Weeks

Widow of Congressman Kahn Seeks Seat in Special Election

San Francisco January 2 Mrs Tol Koehn widow of Congressman Kahn filed her nominating petition with the registrar of voters to fill the vacancy caused by her husband s death. She is the sole candidate so far to file and her petition holds 1358 names while only 1 other is listed as a required signer for the February 17 election.

San Francisco Tol- Koehn Kahn Thas Registrar of Voters

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