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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1936

Page

23

Local sports history and figures in early Montana notes

A mosaic of 1910s Montana sports memories covering Lewistown and Billings Midland Empire doubleheader outcomes, boxing manager influence, and Jack Kearns. It recalls horse racing ventures by Daly in Bitter Root, golf clash Barker vs Von Elm, and wide-ranging recalls of players and events from Butte to Polson with vivid local tone.

Lewistown Billings Dick” Hyland Billy Morse St. Paul

Patrich Leads Montana State League Batting at .706

Helena readers learn Patrick of Butte leads the Montana State league with a .706 batting average through May 31. Nettleton of the Butte Parks and J Stregar of Anaconda trail, Sells of Anaconda above .600 but not yet qualified. Team marks skew Butte at .299, Colored Giants .273, Anaconda .243, Silver Bow Park .222. Weather note: Atlanta Crackers vs Little Rock Pels rained out per forecasters.

Helena Patrick Butte Pet Patrich Nettleton Ommes Ana J. Strewar T. Atkins Schneider Girard SBP Moerenenes Freebourn Kristich Emevecetenne Me Collins Rose Valacich O. Jackson Hudoklin J. Screnar J. Ofaate Constewe Tuss Ruane Duganz Orlich McFall Bord Michelich Tursich Gavid Lattimer Lawrence Emery Domitrovich Lyons Arlo Crowe Niklas Marinkovich Swanson Suden Hartwis Carmichael E. Smith TI. Jones Hill Radio Jellick Culver Furlong Maronick A. Serenar Butte Colored Giants Anaconda Great Falls East Helena Silver Bow Parks

Kearns Suspended in Montana Boxing Case and Two Later Bets

Referee removed Kearns from the arena after misconduct, six month suspension from Montana boxing by the commission. He later returned to manage Jack Dempsey, amid Shelby Gibbons tensions, as Marcus Daly’s Hamburg sale details reveal rich legacies in racing fortunes.

Jack Dempsey Mickey Walker Kearns Montana Butte Dempsey Lewistown Dempsey-Gibbons Shelby Baker Jack Boxing Commission Jack Kearns Tommy Gibbons

Best Known Daly Horses Include Tammany Ogden Hamburg Montana

Four horses named Tammany Ogden Hamburg and Montana led the Daly stable and proved something to the racing world that had not been seen before. The brief notes highlight these standout performers and their owner Mr. Daly.

Montana Daly Hamilton Tammany Ogden Hamburg Mr. Daly

Gotch Known for Ringsmanship and Vast Montana Iowa Farms

The famed wrestler Frank Gotch was celebrated for his toe hold and world titles as well as extensive farm holdings. He owned land in Iowa near Humbolt and Broadview Montana, building a sizable portfolio amid a dry land boom, advised by Ed Winnie, a Montana real estate man and former neighbor.

Frank Gotch George Hackenschmidt Stanislaus Zbyszko Iowa Montana Gotch Humbolt Broadview Ed Winnie Champion

Bare-Fisted Boxer Beats Australian in Secret Battle

A secret bare-knuckle match near Bathurst New South Wales drew 800 spectators as a woodsman fought a visiting boxer in a two round grudge fight. After six minutes the woodsman quit with a battered face missing teeth a flattened nose and a badly injured jaw amid high public fervor and remote betting.

Bathurst New South Wales Australia

Ed Bolster Shines as Denver Backstop Throws Out Six

Ed Bolster of South Denver stood out for his defensive play in a Denver high school baseball league game by throwing out six runners attempting to steal. His performance highlighted his strength behind the plate and set a high standard for other catchers in the league.

Ed Bolster South Denver Denver

Terry Leads National Hitters as Sullivan Tops American

June 6 report shows Bill Terry of the New York Giants paving the way in the National League with a .424 average. American League leader Billy Sullivan of the Cleveland Indians sits at .406 with Joe DiMaggio rising to second at .379. Jimmy Foxx holds the home run lead with 13. Johnny Moore and Mel Ott tied for NL RBIs with nine. Lefty Grove has eight wins in the AL.

Bill Terry New York Giants Billy Sullivan Cleveland Indians Joe DiMaggio New York Yankees Rip Radcliffe Chicago White Sox DiMaggio Jimmy Foxx Boston Red Sox Johnny Moore Philadelphia Mel Ott Giants Lefty Grove Red Sox Harry Gumbert

Rumors Fly On Los Angeles Manager Change

President David Fleming announced that veteran pilot Jack Leliver may leave to accept a scouting post, fueling speculation he will not manage the Los Angeles baseball team next season.

Los Angeles Jack Leliver David Fleming

Amateur Golf Race of 1937 at Portland

The 1937 national amateur championship, awarded by the United States Golf Association, will be played at Alderwood Country Club in Portland on a 6 676 yard course by the Columbia river opened in 1925. Notable players tied to the club include Don Moe Frank Dolp Johnny Robbins Florence Sellars Nancy Hurst and Mrs. Martin Hunter. Portland business leaders led by Paul Farrens have raised about $8 000 of a $10 000 fund to finance the tournament.

Parker von Elm Ted Barker Butte Country Club George von Elm Salt Lake City State Golf Association Barker Portland Ore United States Golf Association Alderwood Country Club Columbia River Don Moe Frank Dolp Johnny Robbins Northwest Florence Sellars Nancy Hurst Martin Hunter Paul Farrens

Mack's Newest Rookie

Raleigh report notes Stuart Flythe of North Carolina State as Connie Mack’s latest southern rookie. Flythe was an ace pitcher for this year’s State nine.

Mack Raleigh N. C Stuart Flythe North Carolina Connie Mack

Man Riverside fisher tells salmon hand catch tale at Ruby

Butte sportsman Harry Berryman claimed a three hour limit of eastern brook trout on the North Ruby and a hand catch of a two foot salmon on the Salmon river in Idaho. He advised amateurs to fish upstream and explained fish respiration before a dwindling crowd. His son-in-law Bill Lightfoot accompanied him.

Harry Berryman Butte Butte High School Berryman Salmon Idaho Bill Lightfoot North Ruby Royal Coachman

Baer Calls Off Europe Comeback Plans

Max Baer cancelled his summer bid for a European comeback after Jack Peterson, the English boxer he hoped to fight, would not be available. His first slated opponent is Millionaire Murphy in Salt Lake City on June 15.

London Baer Bacramento Calif Max Baer Europe Jack Peterson Millionaire Murphy Salt Lake City

Future community leaders to get varied instruction

The Butte Y M C A unveils a summer physical education and coaching program for boys aged 10 to 18, offering organized courses in football, basketball, swimming and minor sports. Glen H. Rice leads, stressing scientific training and leadership development alongside athletic skill building.

Glen H. Rice Sam Parker Butte

Star's Brother Hits for Auburn in 1936 Baseball

Billy Hitchcock, a Union Springs native and Jimmie Hitchcock's brother, won the 1936 Alabama Polytechnic Institute baseball batting title with a .382 average over 21 games. The sophomore also starred in football and is noted as a flashy fielding shortstop. he had 27 singles in 68 at bats.

Auburn Ala Billy Hitchcock Union Springs Jimmie Hitchcock Alabama Polytechnic Institute Billy

Citywide youth sports program to train officials and coaches

Mr Parker urges parents to join a summer program mixing fundamentals with sport science. Enrollees learn to play safely and officiate as competent officials. Under Mr Rice, fall city contests are planned. Schedule includes basketball coaching, swimming, football drills, and a Friday variety day with volleyball and indoor baseball.

Parker Rice Owimassine

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