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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1925

Page

9

Helena Highs Basketball Team Leaves for Chicago

Helena High School departs for Chicago to compete in the national interscholastic basketball championship under the University of Chicago. Captain Thomas, Brooke Ricker, Lawrence Scheene, James Nov, Donald Stocking, Frank Gibson, Louis Thayer and Albert Andersen travel by special car to reach Logan and begin a week of games March 21 through April 4.

By &K Montana Helens Light and Railway Company Thayer Logan Codeh Thomay

Higgins Juniors Win City Basket Pennant In Dramatic Finish

Higgins Juniors surge from 7 down at half led by Sherm Gaugin and J. Scheene to edge the Terrors 28 to 25 in Coburn Hall. The rally intensified after halftime with Warry Condon back, trapping the Terrors and forcing turnovers as Gaugin sealed the win with a late counter.

Higgins Terrors Coburn Hall Terrers Youngslers Sherm Gaugin Hia Eward Wiggins Warry Condon Jiggins Uptown Charles Ace Tgacyre Young Gauyin Chuck” Scheene Ueienaigh Harry Condon Guuvin J. Thayer Helena J. Sontag Ilarrison Haggerty Merrick Durgan Digeine Dtutrisoo

Exhibition Baseball Powers Across West Coast Scores

Exhibition baseball reports from Sacramento Stockton and Los Angeles show mixed results among Coast and American Association teams. Notable players Frankhouse Reinhart Vick Thompson Van Houtte Koeller and Wagenberg are listed with St Louis and Kansas City lineups, while Chicago and New York events feature Beall Gradney and Adams Shelton in varied matchups.

Sacramento Cal Ft. H. EL St Louig Coast Frankhouse Reinhart Vick Thompson van Houtte Koeller

Double Chance Wins British Steeplechase at Aintree

Liverpool report says Double Chance owned by D. Gools won the Grand National over the Aintree course. Old Tay Bridge placed second and Fly Mask third among 33 runners in a 5000 pound race. Double Chance is by Rotherode for Day Comet out of Keliba.

Liverpool Associated Press Double Chance D. Gools Aintree

Pari again high gun at Helena Rifle Club shoot

A. U. Park topped the weekly Helena Rifle Club shoot at the state armory last night with a near perfect score of 96. J. H. Brass finished third with 95 as A. Sparing tied for second. other top scorers included Richard Tinker 94 Byron Fowler 94 and C. W. Bower 84.

Pari Helena Rifle Club A. U. Park Metena Rifle Club State Armory Aiffleman Park Brass A. Sparing All. Park T. W. Hildeman J. H. Brass Richard Tinker Byron Fowler C.D. Gruner S. Iverson E. P. Mumbrue W. R. Bandy L. Barton C. W. Bower Parker Warner L. 3. Terpening

Great Falls A O M bowling team wins state alley contest

Great Falls A O M bowling team, defending state champions, won the ninth annual state tournament event with 2,275 points. Black Eagle and Missoula Grills trailed in the money positions. Butte Elks, Copper City Cappers, Toohey brothers, and Black Eagles followed. Singles and doubles finals set for tomorrow with Flannery leading singles and Toljan atop all events while Halloran and Perham head doubles.

Associated Press Great Falls Black Eagle Missoula Grills Butte Elks Copper City Cappers Anaconda Toohey Brothers Bozeman

Gibbons Open To Tunney Bout With Gilted Terms

Associated Press reports Gibbons ready to give Tunney 60 percent of proceeds for a June 13 Polo Grounds bout with Tunney in New York. A conference with Jimmy De Forest and Eddie Kane discussed terms, including Gibbons receiving about 46 percent of receipts, potentially $123,000 if totals reach $10,000.

Associated Pres St. Paul, Minn Tommy Jubons St Paul Gene Tunney Gibbons

Teams Crown Interscholastic Champs At Colorado Springs

The Greely high school team earned state honors at the Colorado state tournament in Colorado Springs by winning the right to represent the Rocky Mountain region at the national interscholastic tourney in Chicago after beating Cheyenne. The all tournament selections include Lewis of Billings Mon fang and King from Cheyenne as forwards, Humphrey from Greeley College Utah at center, and Alexander from Greeley College with others earning honorable mentions such as Formusa Monroe Bergheim Prater Linville and more from Montana Wyoming and Utah.

Greeley Culo Marehci Iligi School of Greels Rocky Mountain Chicago Cheyenne Wre Lewis Billings Monfang King Wyomin Humphrey Greeley College Uteh Alexander Igh Mie Wyo Tim Formusa Monroe Utah Bergheim Montana Prater Wyoming Linville Gilings Mont Suare

Oxford Cambridge Boat Race Set For Tomorrow on Thames

London march 27 by Associated Press Underground trains buses and London trams prepared to carry 800000 spectators to see the Oxford Cambridge boat race on the Thames. The 4 ¼ mile course through rough water favors Oxford. Cambridge presses a strong start as Oxford substitutes A I Franklin for K C Trennett at bow due to illness.

London Associated Press Thames Oxford Cambridge Bow A. I. Franklin K. C. Trennett

Tunney Beats Greb In Ten Rounds In St Paul

Gene Tunney New York American light heavyweight champion defeated Harry Greb Pittsburg former middleweight champion in a ten round no decision bout at St Paul Auditorium before about 18 000 fans and roughly $25 000 receipts. Tunney used a strong body attack while Greb pressed with wild lefts and rights.

St. Paw Associated Press Gene Tunney New York Harry Greb Pittsburg Greb Tunney Savage Ila Harry Withuuney St. Paul Auditorium Tom Gibbons St. Paul Tooney Oppontent Gibbons Tiny

Pinky Mitchell Disqualified Against Red Herring

Pinky Mitchell, Milwaukee welterweight, was disqualified in the sixth round of a bout with Red Herring of Gulfport, Mississippi. After repeated warnings for clinching, Mitchell struck Herring with an uppercut to the chin as the referee ordered a break, leading to the loss and Herring being awarded the victory.

Ly Associated Press Detroit Pinky Mitchell Thea Mibwaukee Red Werring GulfPort Miss McClelland Herring Mitchell

Cubs outfielder Grigsby suffers broken collarbone in exhibition

Los Angeles reports Trenver Grigsby, Chicago National League outfielder, broke his collarbone diving for a ball in a Cubs exhibition with Vernon Pacific Coast league here. A physician said he may miss two months. Two weeks earlier Rabbit Maranville broke his ankle in an exhibition here.

Associated Press Los Angeles Trenver Grigsby Chicago Cubs Vernon Grigsby Rabbit Maranville

Southern states embrace new park projects rapidly

A nationwide survey shows rising interest in state park systems across the south. Texas leads in land donations for parks totaling 30,000 acres plus 25,000 more acres expected in the Guadalupe Mountains. Governors in Alabama Louisiana Mississippi Georgia and Florida hint at moves to create park commissions boards and to pursue gifts of land. Tennessee eyes Great Smokies and Beeffoot Lake shore development North Carolina adds 400 acres near Beaufort. The War Department surplus military reservations along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts present further park opportunities.

Washington Associated Press South Raymond H. Torrey John Barton Payne Texas Guadalupe Mountains Torrey Goveernor Brandon Alabama Fuqua Louisiana Louisiama State Whittfield Mississippi Walker Georgia Ins Georgia Forestry Forestry Board Florida Tennessee Great Smokies Beeffoot Lake North Carolina Beaufort United States War Department Atlantic Coast Gulf States War Department

Republican Economy Claims Disputed in 1925 Budget Debate

Bascom N. Timmons reports on a Senate House of Representatives analysis of 1925 appropriations. Democratic member Burns argues real government expenses rose despite wartime savings, while Republican Madden contends postwar spending trends point to higher future appropriations. He notes total 1925-26 appropriations near prewar lows but predicts future increases.

Bascom N. Timmons Washington Coolidee Joseph W. Burts Tennessee House Appropriations Committee Madden Burns Chawman Madden Congress Byrns

Army flight surgeons map limits of speed and altitude for pilots

Washington March 27 By the Associated Press Flight surgeons of the army air service say man’s maximum turning speed is reached near 230 miles an hour with a straightaway limit around higher speeds, while the height limit is about 45 000 feet. They note unconsciousness at turns, oxygen needs, and the dangers of extreme altitude despite oxygen. They cite Lt. Alvin J. Williams’s 243 67 mph turn as potent proof of turning limits.

Washington Army Air “Service Forge Giles Alvin J. Williams Navy St. Louis Fife Army A. Might Mitcell Field N.Y T Ce National Aeronautic Association Aly Lqsas Wiles Amchomr

Pairs in Senate Usually Sacred Sayings of Senate Pairs

Washington March 27. Debate over Warren nomination to attorney general reveals the practice of senate pairs. A pair is a gentleman’s agreement between opposite parties to abstain or vote opposite when one is absent. Senators may transfer a pair if needed, though it is a breach of courtesy to disregard a pair.

Rascom S. Timmons Washington Thve Charles B. Warren Lattorney Senate Chamber Senate Warren George Georgia Phipps Colorado Pittman Nevada Congress North Carolina Appropriations ‘Committee Ith

First Step to Split Great Oil Company

New York March 27. The first step in the reorganization of Allied Petroleum and Transport Company into two separate entities was taken today. One will control safe lands and properties, the other will own Mexican properties. The Standard Company of Indiana is expected to hold a substantial interest, with capitalization around 25 million dollars, a par value of 10 dollars, and one million no par common shares.

Br Asuviated. Press New York Opie Pag-Antetivan Petroleum and Transport Comipanst Safe Inks Hornis Propertie Mexico Wal Ass Ae

Commission to Study Muscle Shoals Problem

President Coolidge named representatives including Aekenele from Minersville, former Senator Dial of South Catalina, and Prof. Harry A Curtis of Valeari Farm Bureau. The commission will be authorized to act on the Muscle Shoals issue and may seize at Suse le Shoals.

Aekenele Dial South Catalina Harry A. Curtis Valearican

Tragic Train Collision Involving 4 Year Old Child

An Associated Press report details a fatal accident this morning when a four year old girl named Lowney was struck by a moving train at a yard operated by a railroad company. Authorities investigate the scene and identify the driver and company involved.

WACK Associated Presa Futte, Mott Mareh Sarah Lowney

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