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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1925

Page

9

Nurmi Sets World Records in 3000 Meters at Madison Square Garden

Paavo Nurmi defeated Willie Ritola and three others in the 3000 meter special at the A A games, boosting his week end program with world records for 1500 plus, 3000 meters, and one mile seven eighths. Ritola finished second as Nurmi led from early laps and lapped rivals, while Verne Booth and Gunnar Nilson followed. Also notes include AA junior championships results and Walter Johnson linked to Waco franchise talks.

Madison Square Garden Associated Press Paavo Nurmi Willie Ritola Ritola Jose Ray Chicago Nurmi New York Verne Booth Johns Mophins Paava Nurmi Minkand Vlie Ritola A.C Mulrose Ala Gunnar N A. A Thomas K. Clausen Reston Yat Metinedy C. Nicolaides Lester C. Wallace A. C Larry Rawlins York A. C Stanley Beck Columbia University Kenneth’ Vibecean Robert Osden Clarence McKim Newark

Intermountain quint debut vs Montana Normal in Dillon

Intermountain Union College opens its 1925 basketball season tonight at 7 o clock in the Selenaspublic School gym against Montana Normal College of Dillon. Coach Sailor has the Panthers in fine form. probable lineup includes Ilman and Hoagland at forwards, Nig at center, Tage and A at guards. The Normal squad, led by Mellis, is untested here this season and poses a challenge to Dillon's new Intercollegiate conference debut season.

Gaskild Intermountslo Union College Montana Normal Colleges Ugint Dillon Montana ‘Intercollegiate Panthers Sailor Iman Hoagland Tage Lis Hailor Ceach Gailor Mellis Slade High School Gallatin Valley Seasoin Ilman Activ

Advertisers upset the Y M C A worm hoopsters in tight tourney

Dorm team loses to Advertisers 24 to 18 while Sixth Ward Terrors overwhelm Independents 29 to 18. In late night action in the annual Y X A basketball tourney, close games and sharp play marked the second round with an elimination round set for Thursday. Players listed include Colvin, Morris, Durandt, Yeres, Mapes, and Plummer among others.

Y. BM. GO. A Terrors Nesilt Nestilis Y_ Detin Colvin Wisteen Just Riateen Dorminory Forwit Thompson Cente Nelairy Ryumy Acral Morrig Marks Mubrr Adams Woody Forwit Durandt Berty Yeres Burgan Merrick Ubsen Lune Rust Mapes Plummer Waddell Kool Leanecristian Tul Tetut Raymond J Slight Yawlex St. Mauls Brownell Kongland Donaldson, Dunger Blaketec

Collier pushes government control of baseball

Cleveland dispatch reports Joseph A. Collier urges federal licensing for all baseball participants and government oversight of the sport. He cites letters with Ban Johnson and work with senators to back a licensing system and salary equalization across leagues.

Cleveland Joseph A. Collier Collier T. Johnson Johnson Massachusetts Mayers Frank B. Willis Ohio James T. Mobinson Arkansas W. Curtis Kansas Ald Associated Press Ban Johnson American League lLoday Dise

Prospective 1925 boxing calendar upsets and title hopes

New York dispatch notes a busy 1925 boxing year with Dempsey potentially defending against Gibbons or Wills. It outlines contenders across divisions including Tunney McTigue Stribling Gerlentach Grek Flaherty Delaney Walker Kaplan Garcia Dempsey and Campbell Martin, highlighting likely clashes and title struggles.

New York Associated Frese Jack Dempsey Luis Angel Firpy Tommy Gibbons Ebkirry Wills Gibbons Wills

Bribery scandal prompts possible prosecutions under new law

District Attorney J H Banton says he will prosecute Dolan and O’Connell under the graft statute if evidence is provided by Landis. Meantime Meydler favors public action, while O’Connell and Dolan have been banished from baseball amid the 1924 bribery affair.

Jandh Doli-O'Connell Banton New York Basehall Landis Danton Dolan O'Connell Heinie Sand Philadelphia Penalta Eetvering Yetberg Meydler John Veydler National League Dolan O'Connell Ureil Chicago Nenesaw Mountain Landis J. H. Banton Jimmie O'Connell Cozyr Delap

Lamb Chops Debacle on Train Dining Car

A baseball vignette recalls two rookie St Louis Browns players dining on lamb chops amid a train trip to Cleveland. With two dollars per meal, the pair misreads menu prices, nearly ordering two large lamb portions. The gag ends as they settle for smaller options after solving a crossword puzzle.

St. Louis Trowns Virginia Brown St. Louis Cleveland

Crossword Puzzle Fragment Sparks Jumble of Clues and Typos

A 혼paced OCR style puzzle list shows tangled clues and garbled words. The text includes chemistry of phrases, animal names and roles, with numerous misspellings and broken lines, suggesting a damaged page segment from a period crossword column.

USC Coach Henderson Resigns Prompting Coaching Rumors

University of Southern California football coach Elmer Henderson resigns triggering a flood of speculation on his successor. The move tensions with Pacific Coast Conference schools as alumni seek stability and search for a new Trojan leader amid ongoing coaching upheaval.

Los Angeles University of Southern California Elmer Menderson V of Rumor Southern California Ord UN Univer of Califorty Trojans Cal- Torcia Henderson

Pardons Sales Ring Tied to Wichita Figures in Parole Scheme

A report from Wichita details alleged sales of paroles and pardons involving Ernest Bartholomew and others tied to ex governor Davis era. Bartholomew paid Johnson about 1250 dollars for a pardon and parole for a relative, with multiple inmates affected and ongoing investigations into the scheme.

Davit Thirthelomew Wichita Sovermor and Peterson Bartholomew Ernest Bartholomaw Wilder Bartholomew Johnson Yolner Johnson He. Fuhmson Vic Mruesy Bartholomew Annie Kan Sind Davis Toe Justie Senne Neate

Adams admits bribe in government graft case

New York June 1 Cutler cross examination shows former agent Thomas L. Feller and others admit contributions of 3300 toward a fund claimed to buy exoneration. He says he did not think bribery could buy forgiveness in the government corruption inquiry.

New York Cutler Cross Aiterauda Gaston Means

President Calles message notes released state official

A teletype from Madison Wisconsin reports President Calles in Mexico City announced that a statement from the state board of control has been released from fault at Pros green. The message implies a political or administrative development concerning Dr WF Teste ment.

Madison Wis Calles Mexico City State Board of Control

Captains and Committees Appointed for Elks Show Ticket Campaign

Hawthorne lodge announces captains and committees to lead advance sale of Elks charity show tickets for February 17 18 at Marlow Peb. Captains listed by district include W T Kuehn Fred Naegele Mat Genevive and many others. Proceeds support lodge relief funds. An informal dance and special events precede the show with invitations extended to members and guests.

Elks Marlow Hawthorne Chairamn W.T. Kuehn Fred Naegele Gene Vive Sarnet Haw Wistie Ater Anilut Williau Joe Brady Erderad Cyarel Yell Garrity Lane Pete Ron Warpenter Gerbereux Lount Imi Huber Courthouse Tain George W. T'avarnes Jack Raftery L al Duncan al Gosney Statehouse George W. Lanstrung Major Keene Benepe Pauk Raftery T. OC. Patrick Garnett Bryant J. Williame North Main Street Rip Hoffman Fd I K. OM. Ream Francis Howard George O'Rourke Guy Brazelton John McBride Townsend Joe Spurzenr Senator Church Lester Lo~ble Francis Howard Hugh Adair Fort Hospital Selec

Miss Agnes Vaille Found After Peak Search Tragedy

The lifeless body of Miss Agnes Vaille was recovered on Longs Peak after a weekend ascent with companion Kiener and Miss Vaille’s guide. A 12 man party led by Roger W Toll found her body above timberline as another rescuer, Herbert Sortland, was lost. no further search is planned due to dangerous conditions.

Guia Ugdy Agnes Vaille Chamber of Commerce Wigs Peak Kiener Denver Long’s Peak Inn Roger W. Toll Consil Miss Vaile Park Miss Vaille Herbert Sortland Sortland Hit

Flowers to fight Delaney tonight at Madison Square Garden

New York bout pits Ian Tiger Flowers of Atlanta against Jack Delaney of Bridgeport in a three round middleweight clash at Madison Square Garden tonight. Flowers also signed to face Ted Moore the English middleweight at the National Sporting Men's Club in Newark on February 2.

New York Ian Tiger Flowers Atlanta Jack Delaney Bridgeport Conn Madison Square Garden Flowers Ted Moore National Sporting Men’s Club Newark

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