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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1931

Page

8

Freberg to Meet Norbeck in Butte Wrestling Main Event

In Butte at the American Legion hall tonight two husky wrestlers clash as EY Freberg meets Moose Norbeck in the main event. Freberg, known as the Terrible Swede, weighs about 230 pounds and is famed for his speed and crotch and body slam. The match follows Australian rules with eight ten minute rounds, and a semi windup features Nick Laslovich versus Stanley Bursch, amid plans for Billings show on Friday.

Butte American Legion Hall John Freberg Moose” Norbeck Legion Nick Laslovich Anaconda Stanley Bursch Portland Flash Billings Clarence Eklund Minneapolis Freberg Pacific Northwest Gus Sonnenberg Ed Lewis John Northwest Portland Seattle Vancouver B. C Tacoma Spokane Victoria Norbeck

Thistles and Athletics Win 7 0 Contests

Athletics defeated Centerville 7 0 at Columbia Gardens and Thistles defeated Anaconda 7 0 in intercity soccer league games. Thistles lead Athletics by one point and meet next Sunday with the league lead at Stoke. Smyth Welsh and Lucas scored twice for the Athletics and Fleming scored once as Cleary starred in goal for Centerville. Team standings to date.

Athletics Centerville Columbia Gardens A. C. M. Thistles Anaconda Thistles Stoke Butte Cleary Smyth Welsh Lucas Fleming

Giants from Minor League Ring Feature in Brooklyn Show

New York boxing page notes Bat Redmond versus Primo Carnera at Ebbetsfield Brooklyn on Wednesday night as the week’s most entertaining minor league heavyweight bout. Redmond, six four and 230 pounds, is Carnera’s emergency opponent after a federal injunction blocked other major foes.

New York Bat Redmond Primo Carnera Ebbetsfield Brooklyn Redmond Jimmy Johnston Carnera Jack Sharkey Paul Swiderski Syracuse Hollywood Speedy Dado

Western Fuels and Bozeman Divide Exciting Brace of Games

Western Fuels and Bozeman All-Stars played two lively baseball games before a large crowd at the Cinders. Butte won the first 8-5. Bozeman rallied to take the second 13-12 after blowing a six-run lead in the last inning. Trevitick won the first game for the Fuels. Smith and Snell pitched in the late rally. McFarland, R Buzzetti, Lang, and Smith notched multiple hits. Bozeman totaled 25 hits, Western 22. The clubs planned a return series next month as state college athletes left the field.

Western Fuels Bozeman All-Stars Cinders Butte Walkerville Club Bozeman Boys Fuels Trevitick Land Smoke Smith Snell Hiim Berryman Bozeman P.sses Western Fuel Anderson Weyend Gentry Long Leone Buzzell Krissman Facer E. Gerry D. Boyer Shell L. Geary McElliott Bozeman Rhpoae Anderson Seer L. Gerry Lang Gerry Crnich Ethene L. Boyer A Trivi Ario Trivitick Boothe Henry AB RH Poae Preenee Buzzetti Pee Weyend Boothee Gastlineau Senna AB RH Poae Anderson Ene Martin Weese

Latimer and Holter share Nimrod lead in shoot

Ben Holter and Joe Latimer tied for first in the Butte Gun club weekly trapshoot at 100 single birds on Rocker range yesterday, each with 95. A. J. Davis Jr. led all-around with 93 in singles, 85 in doubles, and a perfect 25 to win handicap. McMahan placed second in doubles and handicap.

Ben Holter Joe Latimer Butte Rocker Range A. J. Davis Jr J. C. Ryan Tom McMahan McMahan Anaconda Helena L. M. Evans J. M. Anderson J. A. Poore Jim Poore W. R. Branch P. J. Burges J.C. Ryan

Notre Dame Grid Game For Kansas 1932 33

Lawrence Kan June 7 U P Notre Dame will meet Kansas university in a football game here in 1932 and the two teams will play again at South Bend Ind in 1933 according to a letter from Jess Harper Notre Dame athletic director Knute Rockne and Kansas athletic director F C Allen arranged the games before the coach was killed in an airplane crash near Cottonwood Falls Kan

Lawrence Kan U.P Notre Dame Kansas University South Bend Ind Jess Harper Knute Rockne F. C. Allen Kansas Cottonwood Falls

Sunday Results From Major Leagues

Detroit 2 Philadelphia 12 Chicago 1 Washington 8 Cleveland 1 New York 5 St Louis 3 Boston 6.

Brooklyn St. Louis New York Chicago Boston Cincinnati Detroit Philadelphia Washington Cleveland

Monday's Games Spark Quiet NBA Night

Detroit plays Philadelphia as Chicago faces Washington, Cleveland meets New York, and St. Louis travels to Boston in a slate of Monday matchups.

Brooklyn St. Louis New York Chicago Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Detroit Washington Cleveland

Sunday Sports Results with Rain Postponements

Columbus Indianapolis game postponed due to rain. St Paul Milwaukee postponed for rain. Louisville 2 8 Toledo 4 4. Minneapolis 9 8 Kansas City 3 1.

Vagabonds St. Paul Louisville Co Columbus Milwaukee Indianapolis Louisville Toledo Minneapolis Kansas City

Sports Standings Snapshot From Coastal Series

The update lists team records: Sacramento 3-10, Hollywood 13-3. San Francisco 6-7, Portland 9-10. Los Angeles 3-0, Seattle 5-6. Oakland 6-3, Missions 7-6. Standings reflect recent results and show performance across venues.

Hollywood Portland Sacramento San Francisco Los Angeles Seattle Oakland Missions

State Champion Low Scorer In Lakeshore Team Match

Golfers enjoyed favorable conditions as about 60 players competed in a Lakeshore team match. Tommy Jovick captained the winning team to a 31 to 27 victory over Kyllingstad, with Frank and Bill Jovick also winning for Jovick's side. Steve Seman captured low score at 46 for the team match, while Seman posted a 43 in 12 holes to win the weekly challenge cup. Elmer Peterson won the Weins tournament championship, defeating Frank Jovick 4 up.

Tommy Jovick Kyllingstad Tommy Warriors Frank Bill Llewelyn E. Peterson Petersons Elmer Jovick J. O Roy Peterson Kyllingstad Clan Steve Seman Elmer Peterson Frank Jovick

Hallahan's seventh win as Cardinals split with Brooklyn

In St Louis on June 17 the Cardinals split a doubleheader with Brooklyn. Hallahan pitched a 9–0 shutout in the second game, his seventh win and first shutout, while Burleigh Grimes allowed 10 hits and six runs in five innings in the first game, a 6–4 Brooklyn victory. Cubs move into second place four games back by topping the Giants.

ST. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Chicago Cubs Giants Bill” Hallahan Burleigh Grimes Robins Hallahan Vic Lopez Lombardi Gabby Street Provokion Vance Grimes Stout Rhein Mancusco Fredrick Adams Gelbert Watkins Herman Rf Frisch Bis'n'tte Collins Lombardie Hafey O'Doul If Oj Douthit Slade Ss Gelbert Ss Tho'p'n O Benes Shaute P Mancuscoc Day P Shaute Mattingly Mooorinr Douthit Bissonette Collings Slade

Braves End Reds Winning Streak In Cincinnati Debacle

Boston Braves beat Cincinnati Reds 10 to 9 to cap a doubleheader split after Reds won the opener 8 to 2. Strong hitting and late Boston relief overcame Red Lucas in the nightcap as a parade of pitchers allowed runs for both sides. Key contributors included Richbourg Chatham Berger and Sheely with multiple RBIs, while Cuccinello and Hendrick added strong late production.

Braves Red Cincinnati Ohio Boston Braves Reds Red Lucas Boston M Ms Bono Cree Pek Brandt, Frankhouse and Cronin Lucas and Sukeforth Rans-Richbourg Chatham Berger Sheely Humefield Bool Maguire Neun Roush Roettger Hendrick Cullop Cuccinello Asby Jornson Stripp Richbourg Moore Ford AsbyJornson Johnson

Reading at Newark Leads International League Action

In the International League, Reading 5 8 at Newark 6 5, Jersey City 9 4, Baltimore 2 5, Montreal at Rochester, rain, Toronto 5 Buffalo 1.

International League Reading Newark Jersey City Baltimore Montreal Rochester Toronto Buffalo

Southern Association Scores and Results Snapshot

In Birmingham the South team beat Nashville 8 to 7 amid a doubleheader mood. Memphis triumphed 7 to 2 in a ten inning opener. Mobile won 6 to 3 with the first game lasting ten frames. Atlanta defeated Chattanooga 11 to 2. Little Rock posted an 8 to 2 win over New Orleans, which finished 9 to 12.

Southern Association Birmingham Nashville Memphis Mobile Atlanta Chattanooga Little Rock New Orleans

Scholastic track stars vie this week at Stagg Field

Chicago June 7 The nations outstanding high school athletes contend in the 27th annual national interscholastic track and field day meet at Stagg Field Friday and Saturday. Nearly 500 entrants from 120 high schools in 21 states gather with stars like Warren Demarris of Princeville Oregon Aggie entries in the national collegiate meet. Demarris has Javeline 201 feet 5 inches this season. Frobel High Gary Ind last year's champions will not defend its title due to Indiana State Athletic Association ruling. Fort Collins Colorado is among early favorites, winner in 1925 26 and 28.

Chicago U.P Stagg Field Warren Demarris Princeville Ore Oregon Aggie Demarris Frobel High Gary Ind Indiana State Athletic Association Fort Collins Colo

Missoula and Butte Golf Teams End In Tie

In Missoula on June 17 the annual Buffalo Hill Cup golf match between Butte and Missoula ended 6 points apiece. Individual results include C Loeb 2 against D Barnett 0, J McCafferty 0 against B Stowe 2, and H Cochrane 2 against R Rice 1, leaving the cup in Missoula.

Missoula Butte and Missoula Country Club C. Loeb Butte D. Barnett Dr. J. d.Birley D. W. Sterling A. Merkle L. L. Higbee J. McCafferty B. J. Stowe H. Cochrane R. E. Rice

Olsen Slips To Eighth Place In Salt Lake Race

Utah golf open ends with Owen Covey winning at 295 for 72 holes. Charles Foley and Tei Branca tie for second with 297. Ralph Olsen of Butte drops from fourth to eighth after final rounds 82 and 78. Five generations of Marion Hills family noted in Brandon England.

Salt Lake City Utah Owen Covey Dapper Young Country Club Charles E. Foley Tei Branca Ralph Olsen Butte Mont Sid Harmon Salt Lake Olsen Charles Foley Ralph Pumpire Harry Borg Abe Larson Alex McCafferry

Easton Tigers Fall Short in Big Loss to Athletics

The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Detroit Tigers 12 to 2 in a single game here. Detroit showed resilience with 18 men left on base, many on hits by Mahaffey, amid a dominant Philadelphia offense led by Foxx and Miller.

Detroit Athletics Detroit Tigers Tigers Mahaffey Philadelp Abhoa Todt Ib Stone Simmons Lf OjJohns Foxx M’nus Miller Rf OlKoenig McNair McNair Ss 5 0 3 6!Akers Ss $0 4 2 Heving Oc 6 2 2 OlHayw'th c 5 3 Bil Mahaffey Sorrell Sulliv tDollack Ae Ee Bishops Haas Todt Simmons Miller Owen Sullivan McManus Johnson Hayworth Koenig Akers Philadelphia Brown Chi Sox Washington Lloyd Brown Chicago Blue OlMyere Kerr Sivvawen If Watwood Rf Croninss Foth Henline tReyvnolds

Gomez Stops Indians in New York Battle

Vernon Gomez pitched six strong innings for the Yankees to defeat the Cleveland Indians 5 to 1, evening the series. Joe Vosmik drove in Cleveland’s lone run while Kamm and Luke Sewell added singles. Gomez earned his fifth straight win as New York totaled six hits to Cleveland’s seven.

Gomez Indians New York Yankees Vernon Gomez Cleveland Hodapp Reese Averill Cf O/Ruth Morgan Lb Gehrig 1B Vosmik If Chap’n If Kamm O/Lary ss L. Sewell c Duckey c Goldman Sew Brown Thomas T Ae Eee Nee Ome Chovoiamr Vosmik Combs Ruth Chapman Averill Dickey L. Sewell Sewell Goldmann, Morgan

Cobb May Return as Manager in Baseball

Ty Cobb told United Press in Lawton Oklahoma on June 7 that he is sick of playing but might consider managing. The former Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Athletics star suggested he could pursue a managerial role if he returns to baseball.

Lawton Okla U.P Ty Cobb United Press Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics

Stars Of The Leagues Leaders In Big Leagues

United Press roundup lists home run leaders yesterday with Foxx and Miller of the Athletics, Hornsby of the Cubs, Wilson and Berger of the Braves, Frederick of the Robins among top sluggers. It also cites top totals with Klein of the Phillies 13, Ruth 11, Foxx 11, Arlett 10, Simmons 9, Gehrig 9. American 172, National 165, total 337.

Foxx Athletics Miller Hornsby Cubs Wilson Berger Braves Frederick Robins Klein Phillies Ruth Yankees Arlett Simmons Gehrig American National

Crews Practice on Hudson Ahead of National Championship

Poughkeepsie N Y June 7 Three western crews the California varsity and junior varsity paddled seven miles in rain before visiting the United States military academy. Wisconsin and Navy arrived with races set for June 16 on the Hudson while they wait their turn to row tomorrow.

Poughkeepsie N. Y California United States Military Academy Wisconsin Navy

Auto Race Postponed By Rain In Chicago

Heavy rain forced postponement of the 100 mile A A A sanctioned automobile race at Roby speedway. Promoters announced the race would be run June 21.

Chicago Roby Speedway

Billiard Shot Count Down to 2 Billion Years

University of Illinois economist Professor Frank C. Dickinson revised an earlier overcount of billiard shots on a 9 by 4 foot table. The corrected total is 62 quadrillion ways, meaning all shots could be attempted in about 2 billion years at one point per second. St. Louis billiards fan Charles Peterson welcomed the correction and hoped to test every shot.

Frank C. Dickinson Economics Department University of Illinois Charles C. Peterson St. Louis Champaign Til Peterson Dickinson

Junior Nines Play Today in Butte City Championship

American Legion junior baseball teams of Butte go five games daily through next Tuesday excluding Sunday to decide the city champion and advance to state eliminations for the Montana entry in the northwest tourney August 13 and 14. West Side gets a bye today with five games on Hebgen and Parott fields.

American Legion Butte Montana Larry Manion West Side Bruins Rocker Hebgen McQueen's Chequamegon South Side Yanks Smith-Nettleton Silver Bow Park Butte Brewery Parott Centerville Reno

Elk killing made legal in Washington farms now may kill elk that destroy crops

In Queets Washington farmers can kill elk under a new state law when the animals damage crops. The region has a large elk population and the policy changes to allow removal of pests by farmers to protect their fields. The article notes the shift from scarecrows to legal harvesting of problem elk.

Wash U.P

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