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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1925

Page

9

Invitational Basketball Tourney Opens Tonight With Doubleheader

The 12th Annual Invitational Basketball Tournament opens tonight at 7 p.m. with a doubleheader featuring Mount St Charles Academy Helena and Butte Central High School Butte. Anaconda and Helena meet in the second game as Mount St Charles shows strong early form.

Ab Gaskilde Preeinou Mount St. Charles Academy of Mark County High School of Livingston Mi Y. Club Butte Central Mt. St. Charles Academy Anaconda Helena

JR Saints Open Hoop Season Versus Boulder High

Mount St Charles academy opens its 192 season with a tournament clash against Anaconda High in the public school gym. The Junior Hilltoppers schedule eight games before the district tournament, facing Jefferson County High, Loyola High, Philipsburg, and Great Falls dates, with two games weekly and a lineup missing captain Shaw due to appendicitis. Eight players named: Connell, Good, Bolkovatz, Lupien, Trentman, Sheppard, Carolan, Sontag.

Tyrrel Hupert Kuber Feback Ig B—Lf Thupert Ricker Anderson M—Linton Edwin Thor Anaconda Wisk Jone Thearden Rt Lolfe Mount St. Charles Academy Moh O'Connell Sonlitg ii—Bolkovatz Catolan Shepnerd Ey Baskethat Anaconda High Boulder Hilltop Gym Jefferson County High Loyola High of Missoula Philipsburg Loyola Miss Philp Burg Towison Great Falls Shaw Maher Hilltop Jo’Connell Good Bolkovatz Lupien Trentman Sheppard Carolan Sontag

Nurmi Dominates Madison Square Races at Indoor Meet

Paavo Nurmi, top American track star Willie Ritola runner up, breaks two world records at the Madison Square Garden event. Nurmi says the races were for fun and praises the crowd as he reflects on indoor racing and his strong performance.

Associated Press New York Jam Zilis Therse America Madison Square Garden Paavo Nurmi Seuational Jand Joie Xt Willie Ritola

Inauguration, Signs vs Roads Stir Connecticut Politics

Hartford reports Colonel Vira Bingham, former Yale senator elect, inaugurated as Connecticut governor. Announcement hints at future sign policy. campaign pushes to curb billboards disturbing motorists. Also notes Benny Leonard illness and stock dividend plans.

Hartford Conn Jed Vira Bingham Yale Fessor United States S Kewle Connecticut Washington Frank JB Lamiegee Josnef Ternbull Moter

Cobb Aims to Match Anson Major League Batting Streak

Ty Cobb in 1923 could join Adrian Anson as the only players to bat over .300 for 20 straight seasons. Anson’s run began in 1876 with 15 straight seasons of .300 plus, interrupted by lower years before resuming. Nurmi's Madison Square Garden display drew praise for his poker face and endurance, finishing strong with a powerful finish kick.

Ty Cobb Adrian C Pop Nurmi Madison Square Garden Finn Stayt

Kentucky Derby Entry Pool Grows as May Race Nears

More than 4450 of the fastest yearlings in the country are likely to be nominated for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 16. Early nominees include Cagastaise Mal Master Charlie and others, with potential contenders such as Kid Mother Foose Single Star and Sugar among favorites as February deadlines approach. The article notes high-stakes purses and strong form from 1924 meets, plus a reshuffle in football coaching with Captain John Meiwan resigning as head south of ligation football transfer.

Metona Seans Butte Jach Thomas H Juber Angerson Houpert Ricker Stocking Tyrell Sinton Rupert Associated Press Louisville Churchill Downs Witter Histor Chartie Ihean Kid Mother Foose Lore Bine Warrior

Walker Wins In Degenerate 10 Round Welterweight Fight

Mickey Walker defended his welterweight crown in a 10 round decision over Mike McTigue at the armory before about ten thousand fans. Walker pressured McTigue throughout, landing body and head blows while McTigue fought carefully and never seriously threatened. Preliminary bouts included Harry Martone’s decisive outpointing Charley Arthurs and Bobby Barrett stopping Jack Rappaport in the eighth.

Jan Mickey Walker Mike McTignue Walker Peiatts Mercene McTigue Rappaport MeTigue AicTigue Enrer Waller Me'Tigue Mex Tigue Trey Walker Do McTigue Rones Seorado Wight Flrsi Red Walker Fen—Weiker

Siki given floater in Memphis court

Memphis Tenn Jan 7 three Siki will shake the dust of Memphiz from his feet tomorrow. Police court hearing on a charge of disorderly conduct led to a formal dismissal as the complainant testified. Siki had been in police custody since arriving in Memphis to spend Christmas. He was said to plan a ring engagement in Cincinnati.

Harris Bush Marrig Washington Gush Iide Detroit Ure Clarke Griffith Nayor Toth Associated Press Memphis Tenn Siki Metaphis Wiss Cincinnati

Farr Survives Dynamite Murphy Bout In Narrow Win

Jan 7 report details a featherweight contest where Farr barely defeated Murphy after a tough, fast bout. The slugfest featured late rounds with momentum shifts, as referees judged a close decision amid a dynamic, high tempo fight.

Johntiy i Uaklaml Bynagie Murphy Featherweigth Iu Cu Sroeklun Middie Aohai Tenet Micron Ghiv Tiarver Pyed Weaneiseu Bau Vancouver Beether Fough Bes Baddiin

College Basketball Aweapolla and Milttay Shine in Victory

The local college basketball team dominated early in the game with Arnold, Thompson, and others starring as the team secured the win. The report notes plans for a possible match against Montana State College Bobcats tomorrow before heading to New York.

Saviaind Antisens Bett Ta $ Arnolds Threenfield

Shamrocks and Terrors win basketball tilt on Goburn floor

The Shamrocks defeated the YM A tealt by six with a score of 18 to 14 on the Coburn Memorial floor last evening. The Terrors dominated Intermountain core with a 30 point margin, leaving the collegians unable to start. Referee Sohewe and Nnawles officiated both games.

Shamrocks YM. A. Tealt Coburn Memorial Terrors Intermountain Collegians

Centenary Football Captain Elect Hubbard Returns to Shreveport

AP reports from Shreveport that Cal Hubbard, Centenary captain elect for 1923, planned to enter Wyoming but will return to Centenary. Paul Rebeshan and Bard Ferrall, also away in Wyoming, are expected back. Hubbard's change keeps Centenary candidates and transportation arrangements in question.

Associated Press Shreveport la. Jay Laramie Awvo Cal Hubbard Centenary University of Wyoming Hubbard Paul Rebeshan Bard Ferrall Wyoming

Golf Gleanings on Standard Ball and Maniacal Rings of Matches

In Chicago on January 7 1925 golfers weighed in on the fate of the standard golf ball. The U S G A executives expect a decision soon with a proposed weight not exceeding 1.53 ounces and diameter not less than 1.68 inches. Tiger Flowers stops Dan Dowd in Providence while Clark High of Spokane vows a telegraphic rifle match with Douglas High.

Associated Press Chicago New Yor United States Golf Association Philadelphia U.S. GA Great Britain Clark High Spokane Wash Douglas High School Douglas High E. Carlgon

Olson says Rell press case further

Associated Press report from Ohisage Jan. Chief Justice Harre Olson of the municipal court said he expects a formal written application for exhumation within days to examine the body of Dr. Oscar Olsen, McClintock family physician, who died three years ago. Olson questioned the earlier coroner and doctor conclusions, noting letters from across the country and indicating a desire to proceed despite authorities. In Wyoming, a 44 hour test on a Lakota sand well in Salt Creek field by Midwest Refining Co. showed oil flowing at 3,080 barrels per day with 15,000,000 cubic feet of gas from 2,008 feet. No water traces detected.

Associated Press Ohisage Harre Olson William N. McClintock Oscar Olsen McClintock Judge Olson Asociated Press Asper Wyo Salt Creek Midwest Refining Company Ai Water

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