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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1941

Page

8

Free Tuition Rule Tightens Pacific Coast Conference Athletics

The Pacific Coast Conference adopted strict measures on athletic recruiting. Fines up to 1000 dollars for member schools violating rules and compulsory tuition payments up to 64 dollars yearly for athletes were set. The reform tightens the Atherton purity code and extends training table privileges to two meals daily during the season.

Fowler Beattle Pacific Coast Conference Edmo Atherton California Stanfod Southern California University of California At Los Angeles Washington Washington State Oregon Oregon State Idaho Montana Wek

Nye retracts claim on Robin Moor sinking

Senator Gerald P. Nye denied yesterday that Britain sunk the American freighter Robin Moor. He said the evidence shows the vessel was sunk by a German submarine and reaffirmed his earlier stance consistent with America First foreign policy.

Nye Robin Moor Ualcage Gerald P. Nye N.D Britain New York

Conn Plans to Outbox Louis in Prolonged Clash at Palo Grounds

NEA Service sports wrap recounts Billy Conn predicting a running fight with Joe Louis in their 11 round title bout at Palo Grounds. Conn aims to avoid early damage by smothering Louis with steady punching while keeping leverage, speed, and footwork in his strategy.

Billy Harry Grayson NEA Service New York William Conn Joe Louis Baureen The Palo Grounds Big Conn Joe Louis Johnny Ray Louis Lous

Exhibition in Rain At Doubleday Field Between Reds and Indians

Rain delayed baseball in Cooperstown as Reds and Indians played a 2 to 1 contest before about 6,000 fans. Russell Peters doubled to drive in a run, Jim Turner pitched five innings, Cal Dorsett held the Reds to two hits, and Eddie Joost made a key error that helped Cleveland score their runs.

Cooperstown Westsel Wayad Gines Doubleday Cleveland Tydians Cuma Reds Sin Innes Akles Herve HL Lima Bill McKechnip Reds Roger Peckinpaugh Indians Russel Péters Jottield Ken Welker Gee Walker Eddie Joosti Roar Monte Pearson Keltauer Eenia Kay Bob Mattick Pearson Cal Dorsett Jim Turner Cleveland AiGinette Oees Peters Keltner Ghrey Grimes Wgnodian Rf Walker Omattick Turners Hovnland Ynelaatteen Rune Woy Ercors Joost Grimes Tuna Peters Duutle Love Tyosky Mack Crosby Rey F McCormick Frey P McCormick McCormick F McCormics Tutcher

Standings mix of hockey game notes and player records

Detroit at Washington shows house records with Leonard at 8 9 and St Lavia ab Philadesiphia Auk er 4 8 Hadley 5 3. Cleisland at New York lists Feller 418 2 against Donald 2 1. Chicago Boston Rigney 3 1 Hatae 3 2. Philadelphia Chicago Blanton 3 5 Olsen 2 Reston. Pittsburgh Salvo 1 vs Butcher 4 4. New York Cincinnati Schujnachér 4 0 Riddle 4 0. Brooklyn St Lana Casey 7 2 Gumbert 0 2.

Detroit Washington Newhouse S. Leonard St. Lavia Philadesiphia Auker Va. Hadley Cleisland New York Feller Va. Donald Chcace Boston Rigney Va. Hatae Phisdelphia Chicago Blanton Gor Tinghes Olsen Reston Pittsburgh Salvo Butcher Cincinvatis Schunjachér Riddle Brooklyo St. Lana Casey Gumbert

St Louis Cardinals extend NL lead with 1-0 win over Dodgers

In St Louis on June 18 the Cardinals beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 1 to 0 to widen their National League lead to three games. Max Lanter pitched four-hit ball over nine innings with two runs failing to cross, while Dodger Whitlow Wratt held St Louis to four hits. Only Johnny Hopp and Don Padgett delivered timely hits as the Red Birds took the game.

St. Louis Bavepliar Wyatt Hopp Martin Marion Don Iieq Wratth Stevn Meswey Aell Brooklyn Tame Tanter Wiltness Mickey Owen Growider Marion al Ishortston

Clair Peterson Qualifies in Idaho Amateur Meet

Clair Peterson of Scobey Montana shot 79 to lead out of state players as he qualifies in the top 16 in the Idaho State Amateur tournament opening day at Napa Idaho. The former Montana State Junior champion stood out among regional entrants on the first day.

Napa Idaho Glary Peterson Scobey Mont

Billy Conn Backing Grows Among Fight Brains for Wednesday

New York dispatch says Billy Conn receives unexpected support from boxing’s inner circle for his heavyweight title shot against Joe Louis at the Polo Grounds next Wednesday. Betting odds tighten as experts weigh Conn’s chances. Louis pursues sparring through May with big paydays ahead including potential bouts with Lou Nova and Buddy Baer, while public interest runs high.

New York Speetacls Broadway Billy Con Joe Louis Max Schmeling Joe Pittsburgh Louis Polo Grounds Billy Boy Moray Lie Tanghes Tack Kraken Joy Abraham Simon Lou Nova Buddy Baer

Got Any Black Widow Spider Eggs Scientist Wants Em

An entomologist Dr W Dwight Pierce seeks black widow spider eggs to breed wasps that hatch first and eat the eggs. He plans to release wasps on Hawaiian sugar plantations to curb black widow populations. The wasp Bacus california is named in his honor.

Los Angels Jana Dwight Pierce Los Angeles Joe Hasty Mussum Duken Pietea Hawaiian Island Pierce

Hart Leads Twilight Shooting With 29 Streak

H L Hart returned after a hiatus to post a near perfect string of 29 as twilight shoot results show top scores by Hart 35-21 and V Gruner 24-24. Other leaders include Jana Mritz 24 and 25, with next club shoot set for Thursday at 6:50 PM west traps.

Ho OL. Wart Jana Mritz Wilson Sperry Ekel II Skinner He Ti Hart Carl Jolmeen Ren Prosser Mudd Mickey Carlson Ole Carlson A. Mues V. Gruner H. Monson Carl Carlson Spice Kivley

Softball slugging contest ends in Board of Health win

The Board of Health defeated Capitol Bonalais 11 to 8 in a Highway league softball game last night. The Ennates started strong with a two round run but faded in the fourth as Health exploded with nine runs. Carlson and Martello led the winners with key hits while Byko and Chrstison also contributed.

Board of Health Capitol Bonalais Ennates Yallage Condon Bowen Senators Carlson Martello Bykovalé Chrstison

Author Nordhoff and Laura Whiley Married in Santa Barbara

Charles Nordhoff, noted co author of Mutiny on the Bounty, and Laura Whiley aged 24 were married yesterday at Santa Barbara California. The ceremony united two notable residents with Nordhoff’s literary fame and Whiley’s local ties.

Reno Nev Charles Nordhoff Laura Whiley Santas Barbara Call

Helena Butte Game Called At End Of Third

The Helena and Butte teams in the Montana State Baseball League had the game halted at the end of the third due to a heavy downpour. Helena led 2-0 when play stopped after Butte plated three runs in the third on walks as the umpire halted action amid the rain.

Montana Stata Baseball League Butte Mastelena Iain Hastelena Fur Bette Tour Smokériles Eddie Jones Waas

Berg, Weil Reach Western Open Final in Rain Soaked Play

In Cincinnati on June 1, Patty Berg and Burt Weil advanced to the 12th annual Western Open finals at the Mahoning Country Club course. Berg edged Betty Jameson on a disputed stroke and won after 26 holes, while Weil defeated James Platt 7 and 6 to join Berg in the final showdown.

Cincinnati Patty Berg Neapolis Burt Weil Craig Wood Cincinnati Country Club Lical Mina Betty Jameson San Antonio Weil James P. Platt Dayton Misa Sélen Dettweller Washington Missy Berg Miss Jameson Mis Miles Jameson Miss Berg Missiameson Teans

Bob Feller starts college scholarship plan at Morningside

Star pitcher Bob Feller announced a plan to fund four $2,000 yearly college scholarships for four admitted boys, with $250 a year for each, based on athletic ability character and financial need. He aims to continue as long as funds last, starting with a boy at Morningside College and planning one new scholar each year.

Bob Feller Morningside Judson Bailey Cooperstown Hert Landleady Atala Sclavie Jim Steck Foo Weller Asong Aa Feller Indians

Mahoning Valley Open Leads With Top Golfers At Sundown

In Girard Ohio on June 14 thunderstorms delayed play as a field of leading golfers pushed three under par at the Mahoning Country Club. Yen Trogan Herehey Pat Byron Nelson and Ing Tatwhen Liltio of San Francisco posted rounds near 168 for a T2-hel e classic ending Sunday. Craig Wood, National Open champion, trailed with a 72.

Girard Ohio Yen Trogan Fion T Herehey Pat Byron Nelson Toledo Ing Tatwhen Liltio San Francisco Craig Wood JSRA

Milnar reports VA schedule overrun on May aircraft deliveries

Vultee Aircraft corporation announced today that May deliveries of basic framing planes to the U S Army Air Corps exceeded the contract schedule by 85 percent. President Milnar did not disclose the number of ships delivered.

Dowoey Calf Vultee Aircraft Corporation U. S. Army Air Corps Wchard W. Mil R Milnar

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