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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1925

Page

9

Walter Johnson files suit to halt pirate baseball biography series

Veteran pitcher Walter Johnson seeks a restraining order against Thompson Feature Service and others to stop the publication of a 12 part history of his career. He also seeks $30,000 damages and an accounting of receipts from eight published articles.

Associated Press New York Walter Johnson Today Supreme Court Thompson Feature Service Incorporated Brookslyn Daily Eagle Star of the Washington Twirling Hyman Bushel Girl Johnson Brooklyn Daily Eagle United States Lillian Barker Johnson Thompson Service Miss Barker Christy Walsh Syndicate Hazel Johnson Thompson Company

Lahood Beats Martin in Fifth Round Knockout

Great Talis January 22 Dixig Lahood of Butte the Intermountain bantamweight champion knocked out Martin Macific Coast bantam in the fifth round of a scheduled bout. The first round went to Martin, the second was even, and Lahood pressed in the third. In the fourth Lahood opened with heavy blows and had Martin in distress at the bell. In the fifth Lahood sent Martin through the ropes, counted out, then finished with strong punches to secure the knockout.

Talis Dixig Lahood Butte Intermountain Mvkes Martin Sigggere

Northwestern relay team sets multiple records in special 600 yard race

Northwestern University relay squad led by Breyer Howell Manowitz Corbett Kimball and Ramser shattered three national intercollegiate marks and a world best in a 600 yard exhibition at Evanston They clocked 3 44 3 3 for 400 yards and 3 59 3 3 for 600 yards surpassing the world record 5 40 3 3 and the collegiate standard set by their own team The event featured a six man lineup with Breyer Howell Manowitz Corbett Kimball and Ramser.

Ay Associated Sirees Chicago Northwestern University Knight Evanston Purple Natators Tlinais AC Breyer Howell Manowitz Corbett Kimball Ramser

Saints and Panthers Set for Montana Intercollegiate Clash

Intermountain Union College and Mount St Charles College meet tonight at 8 in the public school gym in the first of a two game series counting in the Montana Intercollegiate Conference standings. The Saints and Panthers renew a long rivalry as Bailor's Panthers seek a season turning win while Maher’s Saints aim to stay ahead.

Saints Panthers Intermountain Union College Mount St. Charles College Hoops Wile Public School Montana Colegians St. Paul -si-Stars Castion Montena Helana Hoop Hilltoppers Bailor Maher Dillon Iltman Yleagland Uoark Bailor Ailitons Mathetays Commers Lagytrty Lolkevatz St. Charles Brown and Sullivan Goizenhardt Mertick Boizenhardt Frank Brown Verena Spike” Sullivan St. Charle Umar Triggertr

Helena High Meets Park High In Livingston Showdown

Helena High's basketball team leaves for Livingston to face Park County High tonight. Captain Ricker and Socks Stocking lead guards with Gibson and Chason among starters as Helena seeks an upset against Park County's Caruso and Clauson. After the game, Helena returns to host Salt Lake City’s Latter Day Saints squad next week.

Helena High Park High Livingston Noel Sehewee Jast Istason Hélena Gibson Park County Tink Valona Ricker Thomas Anderson Cheire Tuber Thayer Lor Helena Park County Ali She Wiley Caruso Clauson Hhewee Nocti Gilson Telona Lue Latter Tay Saints High School Salt Vale City Wedley

Griffiths Umpiring Tale From Chicago Club Fiasco

The Chicago Nationals faced a disputed game when pitcher Griffith, acting as umpire after the official failed to arrive, declared a visiting player out, provoking a heated exchange with Pop Anson and the Chicago club. The incident ends with Anson disputing the call as the ball was ruled safe, and the crowd reacting as tensions rose. Willie Hoppe, the billiards champion, is sidelined after a severe arm cut from a fall, delaying his prep for a February international tournament.

Griffith Chicago Nationals Chicago Edeh Ute Trek Pop Anson Selecta! Griffith Hig Anson Ceriffith Hovce Associated Press Willie Hoppe

How Red Grange Broke Spirit of a Football Coach

Chicago January 22 The AP reports George Little accepts athletics directorship at Wisconsin after the Michigan Illinois game where Red Grange scored four touchdowns in 12 minutes. Michigan coach Fielding Yost takes full blame, Little in tears over the loss, and Michigan rebounds to defeat Minnesota despite Grange’s impact.

Chicago Associated Press George Little Michigan University of Wisconsin Illinois Little Yost Grange Minnesota Red Grange

Brooklyn Nationals May Tinker With Roster

Brooklyn facing minor changes as Tobinson plans pitching upgrades and possible third base help. Loftus or Nels could start in right field with Ditkox and slugger Doak in consideration. infield reshuffles also discussed with Wheat in center and Slinkel, Greene, and McPhee contending for spots.

New York Associated Crees Dutch Reuther Tobinson Brooklyn Robbie Griffith Danny" Nels Loftus Nels Ditkox Forrand Ore iRolinson Pennant Davey Vanes Journey Grimes Bil Doak Rube’ Ehrhardt Dark Panthier Au Vlight Dohany Mitchrh Suretin Zach Wheat

Boxing Card Nears Final Lineup in Idaho Valley

The Idelena Athletic Association of Washire Idaho plans a boxing card this month with ten decisions and knockouts. Main bout features Dixie Dalford of Butte rumored to face a top young contender as Helena locals await a Feb date at the Marly theater amid ongoing canvassing and matchmaking.

Idelena Athletic Association Tomy Thank Washire Idaho Anothe Cand Dixie Dalford Butte Helena Marly Theater Joe

Junior Saints Face Boulder Right Quint in Hilltop Gym

The Saint Charles academy caye sters host Jefferson County High School in Hilltop gym this afternoon. Boulderites bring a fast, experienced lineup to challenge the locals as Morris Sanford of the local Y.M.C.A. referees the 3 PM game with probable lineups including Carolan Good Bolkovatz OConnell Sontag.

Hilltop Moum St. Charles Academy Caye-' Sters Jefferson County High School Houlder Boulderites Saints Carolan Good Bolkovatz O'Connell Sontag Morris Sanford Ylm.c.a T. Charles Academy Tesola

Gallatin and Sweet Grass face looming state title chances

Gallatin County high school stands as a top state title contender after decisive wins over Park County and Whitehall. Sweet Grass County High, led by coach Timper, aims to challenge for the state crown, as public school gym action tonight features Park County in Livingston and a hot lineup clash.

Gallatin County High School Bozeman Boonsters Park County Whitehall Sweet Grass County High Bie Timper TNS

Lewis defeats France's Charles in 20 rounds

London reports Et Lewis, former world welterweight champion, wins on points over Francois Charles, middleweight champion of France, after a 20 round bout. The result is noted in coverage from London with Associated Press details. The report shifts to American rowing where the Intercollegiate Rowing Association moves the varsity eights race to four miles from three, to be held in Poughkeepsie on Monday.

Associated Press Boston Boston Athletic Association Irving Small Bertin Bill Sharpe Terlin Small Trey Hat Sharpe Berlin Canada London Et Lewis Francois Charles France New York Sy Associated Press Intercollegiate Rowing Association Jon Poughkeepsie

Fragmented OCR prompts scattered notes and words

The text presents a chaotic OCR fragment with varied phrases and garbled words including references to sign on, voters, workers, and open actions. It appears as a set of stray lines rather than a coherent article or notice.

Boxing Federation of France bars Dundee official

The Boxing Federation of France bans Dundee boxing figures after a promoter violated the contract terms. Dundee's manager Tivy Johnston is declared ineligible, and payment issues of 20,000 francs and a 300 deposit are cited as breaches leading to the sanction.

Paris Dam Tress Tion Talay Johan Lider Peysona Tivy Johnston Dundee Anentor Ineligble Rovars Tay Wwe M. Sever Dsradro Pred Beeraiatel Denee Ihwk Ilsly Federation Chindée

Nuri Aims to Break World Records in Night Meet

Paavo Nurmi plans a bold American campaign in a February 7 night meet. He seeks to rewrite records across distances from the 3 000 meter to the two mile, targeting sub 9 minute two miles and faster marks, with Verne Boor and others in the field.

York Lam Paavo Nurei Fim Verne Boor William L Eddie Kirby Nuri Nata Nurmi Jose Ray Nurni Mune Nutes

Kaplan to Fight on Pacific Coast in February showdown

Kid Kaplan the newly crowned featherweight champion faces a challenging clash with Bud Ridley of Idaho at Vernon California in February. Ralph Sparrow Oregon minister and Olympic vaulter declines Millrose Games invite to meet Lee Barnes California youth who captured the Olympic title.

Kid Kaplan Pacific Coast Pugilism Bud Ridley Idaho Kaplan Vernon Calif Ralph Sparrow Oregon Millrose Sparrow Lee Barnes California

Missing Firpo Located After Five Days Paris Fontainebleau

Louis Ange Firpo, missing for five days from his Paris haunts, was found by long distance telephone at Fontainebleau. A motor car trip from Paris to Rheims was planned, with expectations of a return Monday amid signs of spend mania linked to a new vehicle.

Eucitind Press Luis Ange Firpy Paris Long -Istance Fontainebleau Rheims

Ball Council Passes Waiver Rule and First Division Receives Shares

The advisory council ruled that when a player is claimed on waivers within a year of purchase the claiming club must pay the original purchase price. If paid in cash and players the maximum valuation is 4009 dollars. All first division clubs will share in World Series gate receipts.

Chicago

Government of Luther Confidence Vote Reported

A Teichstuz speech quotes Chancellor Luther affirming the existing German constitutional form. He stresses unity, freedom of opinion, and adherence to the radical constitution’s spirit while rejecting changes that could split the nation. Allegations involve Albrecht Von Graefe and financial scandals linked to President Bert’s family. Dawes Plan criticized. In contrast, Chicago reports Young Wrigley to assume presidency of the chewing gum company, with Philip K. Wrigley Jr. set to lead stockholders meeting and chair the board.

Merlin Jangi Chanvellgh Teichstuz Edtiner Vaniner Germany Ma ‘le Adbiter Albrecht von, Graefe Nationsliste Ludemart Phat Bert Dawes

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