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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1925

Page

9

Strangler Lewis Falls to Wayne Munn in Heavyweight Tilt

Strangler Lewis was defeated by Wayne Munn after a decisive fall, ending Lewis’s reign as champion. Lewis suffered injuries and was carried from the platform, with doctors reporting a favorable but cautious prognosis as he rests in hospital. Munn, a former Nebraska football player, seized the title belt amid chaotic crowd scenes and a controversial foul ruling.

Cated Press Strangler Lewis Wayne Big Munn Terry E. Lilly Lewis Aluin Champiann University of Nebraska Coul Muna Gecomlc Valder Hilly” Sundow Pytice Haid Rojas Seuduyn Mian Fleterea Walter Bates Lewi Sandow

Anderson Outpointed by Pete Sarmiento in 16 Rounds

Pete Sarmiento of the Philippine Islands outpointed Eddie Anderson of Casper in a 16 round bout, with Sarmiento landing 122 punches to Anderson’s 120. The match drew the opinion of local newspaper men regarding the aggressive and weighty punching by the Filipino, who backed Anderson throughout the bout.

Ly Associated Press Minneapolis Jan Pete Sarminto Philippine Islands Eddie Anderson Casper Weo Anderson Sarmeinto Red Weig

Helena and Anaconda Shine in Hoop Tournament Action

Helena won 12 11 over St Charles in a spirited finish while Anaconda defeated Park County 20 to 18 to maintain the lead. Park County opened with Mount V Academy in the restuctional event, but Helena and Anaconda dominated the day with strong defense and clutch free throws.

Helena vs Park County and St Charles close games roll on

In Helena yesterday afternoon Park County beat St Charles 17 to 9 while Helena fell 12 to 11 to St Charles in a late game. Anaconda defeated Park County 20 to 18 and Helena beat St Charles 13 to 6 in the afternoon slate. Evening games featured Anaconda 20 Park County 18 and Helena 12 St Charles 11 with Butte Central topping Park County earlier.

Butte Central Park County Anaconda St. Charles Helena Helena Beter Abe Sess Rt-S Mount St. Charles College

Balitan corporal stows escallent marks in Olympic bid

The report details a Balitan corporal named Vi Herrigg and a Tigitian Gendarmerie rifle squad's efforts in international and Olympic matches in Europe. It notes a signed letter from a president and mentions Gonzaga, Wilko state college, and a challenging performance period with the Army.

Stows Escallent Marks Ian Seo Vurt-An-Prince Haiti Associated Press Europe Ley France Jyas Atti Piotisi Traitt Cnaporal Vi Herrigg Caairs Departurier Gonzaga Det Wilko Tou State College

Nurmi sets multiple world marks in Finnish American games

Paavo Nurmi extended his world record total to 13 by defeating Joic Ray and Willig Ritola at the Finnish American games. He holds outdoor records in 1500, 2000, 3000, 3000 and 10000 metres, plus one mile and six miles, with new indoor marks for 1500 and 3000 metres. His closest rival remains G W Larner. Charlie Oft cannot compete in New York events, Hoff secures permission to travel, and heavyweight Benny Leonard faces Jack Weinstein in New York. Robert L. Matthews to stay at Idaho for another year with a higher salary as the football program plans a full rebuild.

Paayo Nurmi Joic Ray Willig Ritola Hye Nurmi G. W W. Larner Charlie Oft New York Hoff Hi Athletic Organization Atlantic

Portland Club Trades Announced by Lewis

Portland club manager Dutt Lewis revealed spring trades after a New York conference with Landis and league heads. Deals include Ike Wolfer to Vernon, George Distel and War Query to Wichita Falls, J S Miller to Jersey City, Leroy Gressett to San Antonio, and Edward Lennon to Williamsport. Major moves sent C M Schroeder to Reading for Paddy Martin and Frank Brazil, Tom Daly to Philadelphia for Ray Rohner, and Gordon Cochran to Philadelphia for cash and five players. John Jones bought from Erie and Bill Crosby from Tulsa.

San Diego Cub Dutt Lewis Portland Chad Pacific Coast Reague New York Portland K. M. Landis Lewis Ike Wolfer Vernon George Distel Wrar Query Wichita Falls Peter Hugh Uedicat Atlanta J. S. Miller Jersey City Leroy Gressett San Antonio Edward Lennon Williamsport C. Msthroeder Reading Cub Paddy Martin Frank Brazil Tom Daly Cateher Philadelphia Qutfielder Ray Rohner Gordon Cochran Philadelphia Club Rianda Burns Hasty Rowland Shiley John Jones Ero Bill Crosby Tulsa

College Basketball Results and Locations Reported

Disjointed notes show college basketball references including teams likely from Iowa Kansas Indiana Missouri and Purdue. Mentions focus on 2s and a late game or travel in Indianapolis Des Moines and other Midwest locales with unclear context and dates.

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Systematic Offense Seen As Big Basketball Problem

Coach L. T. Turner of Southern California argues that systematic offense, not defense, poses the chief modern challenge. He endorses a mix of long and short passes, emphasizes timing and drive, and urges constant floor drill to master formations and decision making. Copyright 1925 NEA Service.

L. T. Turner California Howe Criefly Oppondt Tess Sereanane Tan NEA Servier

Walter Camp 1924 Eleven Among Greatest Teams

Walter Camp’s 1924 Eleven is hailed as one of the greatest college football teams. The selections praise Knute Rockne’s Notre Dame squad for its strong performance, noting only one Notre Dame player on each Camp selection while commending the overall strength and prestige of the 1924 eleven.

Walter Camp Harre Orey Pennsylvania Hei Ceange Wii Sidtldrener Walter Ecker Ben Exe Knute Borne Notre Dame

Ski Runners Prep for National Meet in South Dakota

Ski runners from Canton S D and many colleges across Vermont New Hampshire Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota will travel to South Dakota for the national skiing championship to be held February 12 to 14. A ski battalion from Fort Snelling will also attend. The event features a 10 to 12 mile course over hills and streams with fences and prairie, aiming to surpass the 239 competitor record set in Minneapolis in 1922.

Canton S. D Associated Press Mons Clyne Laings Indi Het and At Peepeatiuher Camoan Moen Brattleboro Chihs On Honal Association Vermont New Hampshire Maite Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Port Snerling Nhts Minneapolis

Greb defeats Sage in 10 round bout

Detroit boxing card reports a 10 round middleweight clash where Greb defeats Sage by decision. Referee’s ruling stood as both fighters remained on their feet in the final bell. Local ringside notes mention the bout as a notable clash with strong action from both men.

Greb Sage Asbo Detroit Jan F—Hare

Martin May Lobes Out for Bum Bout Re Put Up

Ambiguous OCR text mentions Martin May and a bout with unknown opponents. The report is fragmentary with garbled names and phrases. No clear outcome, date, or full event details are readable.

Martin May

Madison Square Garden to be perpetuated in new theater

New Madison Square Garden complex, costing 3,300.60 menia ring, will be the world’s largest covered amphitheater with exhibition space. Work is underway and the venue opens Oct 15, promoter Tex Richard announces. The old Madison Square Garden south of the site will be razed next spring for an office skyscraper.

Madison Square Tex Ricard Madison Square Garden Corporation Madison Square Garden S$forday

Complete testimony in 1924 baseball scandal revealed

Chicago January notices that complete testimony and Jim O Connell confession leading to banishment of O Connell and Cozy Dolan of the New York Giants will be published tomorrow morning by baseball commissioner Mr Landis. The evidence has been kept secret for three months during the investigation. The report allegedly repeats facts previously announced when New York players were expelled. A divorce decree for Ida Estelle Taylor Peacock, a moving picture actress, was granted in Philadelphia for crack and barbarous treatment. Chicago discusses coaches salaries and athletic fund controls, gambling repression, and Migrant and Freshman rules enforcement by the Association of American Colleges.

Chicago Jimey O'Connell O'Conell Cozy Dolan New York Giants Landis O'Connell Dacts Caach Mre New York Philadelphia Commion Ida Estelle Taylor Peacock Jack Dempsey Association of American Colleges

Greenleaf Weds Girl Who Is Half Chinese

York Jan 0 Ralph Greenleaf national packer in March champion took as his second wife Amelia Rink Walker born of English father and Chinese mother. The couple eloped to Elkton Md last Saturday. Mrs Greenleaf her semi maid thoroughly Americanized her harsh future awaits.

Costly Cars and Freaks Feature Berlin Show

A Berlin auto show highlights costly cars and novel designs with limited export interest. Dealers report strong local demand, prices quoted up to 95,400, while production focuses on durability and quick sale. German buyers seek practicality, with debates over collapsible tops amid frequent rain and summer heat.

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