Mountain climber becomes first to ski Grand Teton
WYO MOOSE AP Bill Briggs, after decades guiding climbs on the Grand Teton, accepts a new challenge and attempts a historic ski descent down the mountain based on a suggestion he could not ignore.
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1971
Page
9
WYO MOOSE AP Bill Briggs, after decades guiding climbs on the Grand Teton, accepts a new challenge and attempts a historic ski descent down the mountain based on a suggestion he could not ignore.
Lucky Lager defends its 1970 Great Falls Women s Invitational Class A crown at Clark Park with a first round 10 am test against City Bar of Great Falls. Other contenders include Kings of Billings and Chrysler Center of Anaconda as 16 teams compete July 9 10 11 with district and state tournaments scheduled.
Quenton Bohrer, a Little League coach in Billings, Montana, files suit seeking a court order barring Mrs. John Christopherson from attending practices and games. He seeks 50,000 general damages, 65 for lost wages and 10,000 punitive damages plus 60,065 total in damages. He alleges the woman beat him during a practice and insulted his 15 year old daughter after the boy arrived out of uniform.
John Mackey, NFL Players Association president, says the union is stronger than ever after signing a four year deal with the NFL in Minneapolis. He notes controversy and petty discussions held up the agreement and asserts the original contract was valid despite owners’ wording changes.
Andretti escaped injury in a high speed 120 mph crash at Zandvoort during first day practice for the Dutch Grand Prix. His Ferrari shed a rear tire on the main straight, spun off, and demolished rear protective netting before stopping in the sand dunes. Teammate Clay Regazzoni also spun off after a puncture, damaging a second Ferrari.
Tony Conigliaro, 26, says media criticisms sting but he is not loafing as Angels battle internal strife. He defends Alex Johnson and notes ongoing tension after a hospital stay for a neck ailment. He recalls a prank involving his uniform and crutches that he found humorous.
Cubs bats explode for 15 runs led by Billy Williams Ron Santo Jim Hickman and Brock Davis as Chicago shells the St Louis Cardinals Friday in a season high scoring rout. The piece also covers tensions within the Angels with Alex Johnson amid benchings gun rumors and parental remarks from father Arthur Johnson. Medalist Frances Wilson Spring Tournament results at Butte Country Club noted with winners and runners up across flights.
The National League is poised to field a starting outfield with Willie Mays San Francisco Hank Aaron Atlanta and Willie Stargell Pittsburgh for the All Star Game against the American League on July 13.
Gary Funston sparked the Yanks to a 20 7 win over the Rams with the first home run of the league season as Kevin Fuller and Steve Cron also homered. Billy Vauthier added a Rockets homer in a 16 5 win over the Colts, while Angdes beat Giants 9 7.
Anaconda visits Libby for a two game series against a strong Northern Montana power in the Western Division pennant chase. Tom Brodnick starts tonight with Ron Estes slated for Sunday, as Libby eyes the division title after a 7 6 extra inning loss to Butte. Estes fanned 21 in his season debut with two walks and nine hits allowed.
Elmo Wright, Houston University's record setting wide receiver, signed a contract Friday with the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football Conference. The terms remain undisclosed.
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