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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1925

Page

9

Firpo scoffs at Rickard list of top heavyweights

Paris report states Luis Angelo Firpo disputes being ranked seventh by Tex Rickard and says promoters should place him higher. He criticizes Romero but accepts possible bouts with Spalla or Gibbons, noting modest financial demands and desire to rehabilitate his image with Rickard.

Paris Associated Press Luis Angelo Firpo New York Tex Rickard Rickard Wills Gibbons Weinert Romero Wild Bull Spalla Tomy Gibbons London Firpa Trench M. Solal Arminia Spalla Niece Genoa Turin Milan Firpo Fisst

Brooklyn College Track Showdown At 10 Regiment Armory

A selective field of Olympic and college track stars will compete at Brooklyn College games in the 10th Regiment Armory tonight. Paavo Nurmi headlines the field as he aims to extend his world record sequence in the 3000 yard event, matching rivals Willie Ritola and other top distance runners. Verne Booth of Johns Hopkins and George Lermond of Boston College join Nurmi in the 3000 meter special.

Ly Associated Press New York Idth Regiment Brooklyn Paayo Nurmi Willie Ritola Inland Nurmi Verne Booth Hopkins George Lermond Toston College

Boxing promoters announce coast spring title bouts

Los Angeles promoter Jack Root said he secured agreements with world light heavyweight champion Mike McTigue and world flyweight champion Pancho Villa for two matches each on the Pacific coast this spring. McTigue and Villa will meet coast opponents to be chosen, with one bout likely to involve McTigue's title under Raat's assurances from Manila.

Ated Press Ck Jen West Jack Root Los Angeles Mike Me‘ligue Pancho Villa Pacific Coast McTigue Raat Visla Manila

Inter organization basketball ends at State University

State University women's basketball for university women was abolished by the Associated Women Students after an election held on Jan 21. A measure adopted provides for inter organization athletics in all branches of women's sports in the future while the annual inter class games remain this quarter. The tournament is expected in late February. Bear to sign up. Ernest Teary, assistant football coach at the University of Illinois, will sign as head coach of Nebraska gridiron team after selection by the University Athletic board. Spaulding secures two year contract to remain head football coach at Minnesota after board of regents vote.

Bearg Associated Press Lincoln Neb Ernest &. Teary University of Ilinois University of Nebraska Spaulding Minneapolis William HL. Spaulding University of Minnesota University Board of Regents Detroit Tigers Augusta Tere Ty Cobb Tiger Cubs Cobb Heilmann Bice Bassler Whitehill South Pawace Hurke O'Rourke Rignes Haney Jones Manus Fothergill Wiige Woodall Davis Jolson Willette Calfins Leonard Holloway Wells Neun Pacific Coast

Saints Defeat Panthers 34 to 14 in Big Crowd

Saintly comeback by Saint team led by Commers 12 first half points, Brown and Masgerty added strong defense and scoring. Hoagland topped Panthers with nine. Hagen and Bolkevarty also contributed, as Intermountain Unions faded in second half in the public school gym before the season's largest crowd.

Mount On Caares College Intermountain Unions Ahrils Commers Lddie Commers Aagtes Saints Brown Panthers Frank Brown Panther Red Masgerty Intermountain O Saint Bolkovaty Sullivan Al!og Hilltoppers Couit Hoagland Tilman Tiestig GC. Magens C. Hagen Wit Butt Husky St. Charles Guards Himan Reinig Redfield Brownell St. Charles Wille Rush Saint Lardly Mougland Haggerty Fialé Hagen Bolkevarty Bolkevetz Guenjus Cérter Theil Tigugland O. Hagen Tiedfield Dolkovats Cummers Timan Hains

Too Much Football Warns Against Overemphasis

Minneapolis on January 23. a dean at the University of Minnesota and the board of regents discussed dangers of prioritizing winning football. The statement says intercollegiate football, as part of physical education, should not subordinate broader educational goals or threaten the sport’s long-term viability.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota Board of Regents

Helena Tigers Lift Off With Park County Win

Helena High defeated Park County at Livingston in an away game for the first time this season. The red and white shooters showed a strong performance, overcoming a prior 79 with a good showing against a Lean team. Montana high school basketball scores list Helena at 14 in this round.

Helena High School Mark County Livingston Senun Helena Montana Butte

Coach Ott Romney May Leave Bozeman

A Boise State Associated Press summary notes coach Ott Romney of Montana state may depart Bozeman. The report cites talk he could leave for another position as details emerge from Denver and Boulder sources. The piece mentions Utah coach Tommy Fitzpatrick taking a California high school post effective June 30, 1925.

Ott Romney Bozeman Associated Dress Boulder Colo Tommy [Fitzpatrick University of Utah California Fitzpatrick Montana Todiy

Foquovuatn Pays West At University Of California

Berkeley Cal Jan Foote hall at the University of California reported a 1924 season gross of 654,457 with 304,553 paid admissions. California’s share of the net 654,065 receipts was 304,256, an increase of 14,088 from 1923. The big game vs Stanford drew 76,197 admissions. asein paid 3. 1,077 spectators attended the California Pennsylvanian New Year game.

Berkeley Califo Jan Footer University of California AR. W. Courtesyou California Stanford University Sein Univonf Pennsylvania

Junior Saints defeat Boulder Rich by 14 to 8 in low scoring clash

The Junior Saints won 14 to 8 over Boulder High in a rough catch as catch can game. Saint players showed superior defense while Boulder struggled with travel and passing, as Coach Warriss faced lineup gaps due to Cassidy’s absence.

Junior Saints Boulder Rich Tristop Boulder Bell Teins Gouller Saints Warris Cassidy Mare Nrgent Hilton Troppers Gane Beas Lorola Fier

High Scores at Helena Rifle Club Indoor Shoot

High scorers at the Helena Rifle Club indoor event at the Empson building basement 422 North Main street included Richard Tinker 92 and Iverson 91 with Mumbro 88. Scores were out of 100. Next meeting Friday will see officers up for re election.

Helena Rifle New Range Empson North Main Street

Loyola Quint to Meet Junior Saints in Mount St Charles Gym

Loyola High from Missoula faces the Junior Hilltoppers in a high school basketball game at Mount St Charles gym tonight at 6 o'clock. Coach Maher plans the same lineup as yesterday with forwards Carolan and Goad and guards Balkovats and O Connell.

Loyola Quint Jr. Saints St. Paul Mount St. Charles Loyola High’ School Missoula Maher Boulder Carolan Goad Balkovats Ceasey O'Connell Sontay Psuari

Singing Fireman in Trouble with Chicago Fire Chief

Jan 2a report from Chicago states Thomas Noonan, a fireman with the Chicago Fire Department, faced trial on a charge of conduct unbecoming a fireman after singing while fighting flames. The battalion chief said the singing could mislead people into thinking firemen drink. Noonan claimed it was a morale gesture and tried to defend his actions by recalling a tune. The panel reprimanded him and ordered him to stop singing.

Noonan

Nick Altrock to Stay in Field as Coach and Entertainer

New York reports Nick Altrock will not rejoin the regular pitching staff. The 1925 Washington roster lists him as coach after a 1924 season where he hit .1000 while contributing as an entertainer. Altrock, 44, traveled with the team engaging crowds in phantom baseball, football, and boxing as he sought a comeback and considered chief assistant coaching. Chicago’s Flournoy heads to New York for possible Dempsey Gibbons negotiations.

New York Altrock Ben Washington Club Alirock Washington Red Sox Boston Nick Altrack East al Schach Washington Lab

Association Press report on world records and sports events

Associated Press notes world records in LaGard tree style event, Loy’s 125 2 5 setback, and the West Side Haights of Golurmbus club. Also mentions a foaming university defeat, light heavyweight boxing in Italy, and a Washington state power project death toll rising to five with Poland debt funding agreement with the United States totaling 178,000,008 due from 1919-1920 food credits.

Associated Press West Side Haights of Golurmbus Club Warsaw United States Poland Ameries

Unsatisfactory Sports Notes With Mixed Player Mentions

Fragmented OCR sports clipping references multiple players and teams in a disjointed way. It mentions a Chicago or Chivega style team, various nicknames, and unclear game actions with scattered names like Collins and Toby Rothes, but the text lacks coherent events or outcomes to summarize clearly.

Gasoline and crude prices rise across states

News from New York reports general price advances in gasoline and crude across multiple states. Major refiners like Standard Oil entities raise wholesale and retail rates, with New Jersey and New York seeing notable jumps of up to 1 1/2 cents wholesale and 2 cents retail per gallon. Crude grades including Pennsylvania Somerset, Corning, Mexia, Wortham, Corsicana, Lima and others are also affected.

Macad ‘Press New York Missisippi Standard Oil Company Diana Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Ne York New England

Personal notes from Helena area guests and travels

The column lists visitors staying at the Harvey and Placer hotels including Anna Peck of Stanford Arthur Dawse of Great Falls Mrs G Barrett of Marysville and others. It notes J Harris J Carmichael and family at the Harvey or Placer and Miss Jessie Morgan planning a California vacation. Oscar Miller has returned home after hospital treatment for a December East Helena car wreck that killed four.

Oscar Miller St. Peters Hospital Eighth Avenue East Helena Great Northern

Sabotage Defined by Idaho Legislature

Idaho House passed a bill defining sabotage as damage or destruction of property, tampering with machinery, improper work, loitering or slack production, publication of trade secrets, or any willful malicious act to hinder work or output.

Baise Idaha Idaho

Robs Rail Chief On Central Railroad Private Car

Associated Press reports a masked robber boarded the private car of Central Railroad president Markham at Inde pendence Louisiana early today and held up his secretary Clark taking a wallet before leaping from the train through a glass door. In Galveston Texas a federal judge fined Lena Russo $50 for possessing liquor claiming it was for baby bath use, bourbon previously used for bathing purposes.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn Clih. Markham 50H Central Railroad Independence AL Kl Boozely Galveston Tex Hutcheson Lena Russo Russo

Bucks Stalker Bill Enacted Claim Raises Violation Issue

In Washington on January 23, Associated Press reports a bill filed today aims to enact new penalties for a specified violation. The text references enforcement and potential penalties amid ongoing legislative action shaping the policy.

Associated Press Washington

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