CYO Finals Set Saturday in Civic Center
The Butte Catholic Youth Organization hosts post season title finals at the Civic Center with girls volleyball and boys basketball. Wednesday’s games include St John vs St Joseph at 4 pm. Saturday night features Class B boys Holy Savior versus St Patrick at 8 pm and Class A Sacred Heart versus St John’s at 9 pm. Pat Kenney leads the Round Table in staging details.
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Butte Catholic Youth Organization
Civic Center
Central Round Table
St. John
St. Joseph
Holy Savior
St. Patrick
Sacred Heart
St. John’s
Round Table
Pat Kenney
Second Round Matches Set In Butte City Handball Tourney
In the Butte City championship singles, two results were decided while three fortresses were forfeited. Dan Sullivan beat Don Scott 21 9 21 19, and Dedder Hendra defeated Harvey Hall 21 19 21 19. Forfeits included Joe McCarthy to Bill McManus Smokey O Donnell to John Sullivan and Ned Laird to Bob Noonan. Wednesday schedule lists eight late evening matches.
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Butte
Ned Laird
Bob Noonan
John Courtney
Joe Schara
Tom Judge
Jack Shannon
Chuck Peoples
Herman Sumner
Bill Kelly
Jack Whelan
Ed Fogarty
Nick Stajiich
John Gilmore
Clay Redfern
Jim Sheire
Jim Combo
Don Williams
Jack Brown
Michigan State College Names Fordy Anderson Coach
East Lansing Michigan Fordy Anderson from Bradley University was chosen Tuesday to lead Michigan State College basketball program.
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East Lansing
Mich
P Forest (Fordy) Anderson
Bradley University
Michigan State
Main Eventer Arrives in Mining City
Emerson Butcher the Chicago welterweight arrives in Butte with Ralph Cervantes to headline a 10 round main event against Ramon Tiscarenlo of Los Angeles at the Civic Center Monday night. Cervantes meets Jimmy Grow in the 10 round supporting bout while Danny Spunt handles the fighters.
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Emerson Butcher
Chicago
Ramon Tiscarenlo
Los Angeles
American Legion
Civic Center
Butte
Ralph Cervantes
Butcher
PAL Gym
Cervantes
Herbie Potzer
Anaconda
Tiscarenlo
Billy Sudduth
Wichita
Kan
Manuel Dros
Danny Spunt
New York
al Andrews
Gustav Scholz
Germany
Madison Square Garden
Jimmy Grow
Tiscareno-Butcher
McCoy
Mel Epstein
Potter
Teddy Hall
St. Louis
Seattle
Northwest
Hall
Johnny Masonovich
Steve Sullivan
al Kelly
Bremerton
Wash
Eddie Lockett
Danny Burns
Skating Awards Night At Webster-Garfield Program
Winners from the 35th Municipal Skating Carnival to be honored at a 7 30 p m program in Webster Garfield school. Recipients include Bonnie Wilson Mary Ann Case beer Diane Riley Kenneth Edwards Bruce Ball Ronald Johnson Sally McFadden Patty Morgan and many others. The entertainment features accordion numbers by Harold Nygaard Wellene Pollard and dances by Jeannine Cashell with Joan Blum. Refreshments will be served.
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Webster-Garfield
Bonnie Wilson
Mary Ann Casebeer
Diane Riley
Kenneth Edwards
Bruce Ball
Ronald Johnson
Sally McFadden
Patty Morgan
Karla Chandler
Tommy la Tourrette
Dalton Roesti
Jim White
Bob Dickerson
Fred Budd
Dick Hart
Mary Kay Erickson
Roberto Photo
Jacqueline Moran
Gary Ericson
James Murphy
Don O'Neill
Erma Jean Desjardines
Kathryn Pochervina
Sharon Shink
Bob Dickenson
John Roesti
Herbert Albright
Joan Banfield
George Bronson
Delores Kremer
Joan McGee
Patsy Barry
Claudia Albright
Harriet Long
Lily Wilson
Nancy Wilcox
Bette Honka
Louana Pond
Mary Kay Gibson
Joan Honka
Herb Albright
Bob Berryman
Jimmy Keto
Mickey Haney
Jerry van Nuland
Robert L. Clark
Ronnie Hoar
Jimmy Roles
Harold Nygaard
Wellene Pollard
Jeannine Cashell
Joan Blum
Nardico Norkus Bout Tonight in Miami Beach
Dan ny Nardico and Charley Norkus prepare for Wednesday night rematch in Miami Beach after their January 20 clash that featured eight knockdowns. Norkus, 24, Jersey City, won by technical knockout in round nine. Nardico, 27, Tampa, seeks revenge and vows to stay upright.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Danny Nardico
Charley Norkus
Norkus
Jersey City
N. J
Nardico
Tampa
Bill Gore
Nordice
Kentucky Named No 1 in Final AP Poll Despite Past Scandals
Kentucky under Adolph Rupp claimed the national No 1 ranking in the final AP poll with 1,110 points, narrowly over LaSalle at 1,078 and Holy Cross at 914. The Wildcats led 25-0, while LaSalle won the NIT and Holy Cross upset in the NCAA tournament context. Indiana followed in fourth as Duquesne, Notre Dame, and others trailed.
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University of Kentucky
Adolph Rupp
Wildcats
LaSalle
Holy Cross
Associated Press
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Kentucky
Shade LaSalle
Kansas City
Madison Square
Duquesne
Notre Dame
Bradley
Western Kentucky
Penn State
Oklahoma A&m
Blue Grass State
Rupp
London
Indiana
Southern California
George Washington
Iowa
Louisiana State
Duke
Niagara
Seattle
Kansas
Illinois
Maryland
North Carolina State
Dayton
Wichita
Navy
Oregon State
Four Teams Claim 1953-54 Basketball National Title Rights
LaSalle Holy Cross Indiana and Kentucky each claim national crown after a season with strong showings in NCAA and NIT tournaments. Kentucky’s 25-0 record and ineligibility ruling blocked NCAA play while LaSalle and Holy Cross pursued their respective tournaments. Indiana led coaches poll but final crowns remain contested.
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New York
U.P
LaSalle
Holy Cross
Indiana
Maryland
Notre Dame
Michigan State
Oklahoma
Fordham
Buffalo
United Press Board of
Iowa
UCLA
NCAA
Butte Bowling A C M Empoyes Club Big Stope League Honors
High series by Howard Maunder 834 and high single 182. Team scores listed for Warehouse No 2 Hi-Ballers Anselmo Samplers Mt Con Electricians Belmont Burns Office Hi-Lows and others with postponed teams. Tonight's schedules include 6:45 and 9 o'clock matches across multiple leagues with numerous pairings and standings.
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Howard Maunder
East Side
Anselmo
Mt. Con Electricians
Belmont Burns
Transiteers
Montana Hardware
Agate Lines
Warehouse No. 1
Geologists
Miners Union
Dunk’s
Leonard Tommy Knockers
Jic’s
Hi Climbers
Parrot
Winter Garden
Dick Dwyer
Evatt
Peterson Bros
Mt. States
T and T
Sagar’s
Neea
Fontana
Ione Henningsen
Adeline Williams
Parrot No. 2
Hughes
Davies Conoco
Midland Packing
Heidelberg
de- Luxe
Ag Giacomino
Helen's
Grand Ave. Ser
LeBaron Leaves Redskins to Likely Join Calgary
Eddie LeBaron, Redskins quarterback, quit his contract and reportedly plans to play for Calgary in the Canadian Professional Football League. Owner George Preston Marshall cited LeBaron’s telephone claim, while LeBaron urged a delayed definite announcement. Marshall said no action would be taken despite the 1953 option in LeBaron’s contract.
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Washington
Eddie LeBaron
Washington Redskins
Redskins
Canada
George Preston Marshall
LeBaron
Lodi
Calif
Calgary
LaBaron
Curley Lambeau
Lambeau
Marshall
California
Exhibition Baseball Scores From Spring Training Quarters
Multiple exhibition games reported with teams including Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Brooklyn, Detroit, Baltimore and Cleveland. Results show high scoring games in Florida and Arizona venues with pitchers and line scores noted. one game canceled due to rain in Tucson.
Johnson Claims Moore's Light Heavyweight Title
Harold Johnson alleges he holds the light heavyweight claim and will post 2500 to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission for a summer defense. Archie Moore remains the 175-pound champion but has avoided Johnson since beating Maxim. Johnson, seen as top challenger, cites 12 straight wins and recent victories over Charles and Valdes as background to his bid.
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Philadelphia
Harold Johnson
Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission
Archie Moore
Johnson
Joey Maxim
Ezzard Charles
Nino Valdes
Butte Women Win Sheridan Pin Test
Butte women captured first in the Sheridan pin tournament at the Ruby Bowl, posting 2 613 pins. Team members Ruth McGee Helen Spangler Elsie Ricco Chloe Grimm and Helen Burt led the victory amid 135 bowlers from Butte Dillon Ennis and Sheridan. Rose Stosich of Butte had a 234 high game and 617 series. A men’s handicap doubles event starts next Saturday.
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Sheridan
Butte
Ruth McGee
Helen Spangler
Elsie Ricco
Chloe Grimm
Helen Burt
Skeets of
Rosenbergs No
Sheridan Theater
Ned-Eva
Dillon
K. Butte
Ennis
Rose Stosich
Havre Man Flies High in ABC Bowling Tourney
Havre Mont sales man Edward Sutor moved into second in all events at the American Bowling Congress tournament in Seattle. Sutor totaled 1811, while Ray Schanen of Milwaukee led with 1913. Montana sent 142 teams including 18 from Butte and 17 from Anaconda, with many towns represented across the state.
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Wash
U.P
Edward Sutor
Havre
Mont
Salesman
Sutor
Ray Schanen
Milwaukee
Paul Montreuil
Mike Cerrance
Renton
Montreuil
Dofrance
ABC
Ray Eklund
Eldred Held
Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Co
Jim Nelson
Portland
Ore
Butte
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Anaconda
Butte Mines Machine Shop No. 2
Panch Drug
Becky's Meats
Columbia Market
Terminal
Mutual of Omaha
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Skippers
It Club
Main Cash
Butte Beer
Montana Shuffleboard
Rocky Mountain Beer
Reynolds Wholesale
Finlen Hotel
Pabst Blue Ribbon
New Deal
Acoma Lounge
Missoula
Big Sandy
Sheridan
Helena
Hamilton
Billings
Whitefish
Conrad
Black Eagle
Great Falls
Cut Bank
Roundup
Kalispell
Bozeman
Laurel
Miles City
Deer Lodge
Libby
Livingston
Polson
Dillion
Shelby
Butte Legion Baseball Raises 1954 Tryout Call
Registration and screening set for Thursday at the American Legion Hall in Butte for boys born on or after January 1, 1937 to join the 1954 squad. Coach Jim Kelly urges prompt 7 PM attendance, with a first practice possible Saturday if weather holds. The session includes film of the 1953 World Series Yankees vs Dodgers and notes five 1953 veterans returning amid pitching concerns. Jimmy Freebourn named business manager.
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Jim Kelly
Butte American Legion
Montana
American Legion Hall
West Broadway
Kelly
Legion
Legion Hall
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Butte
Bob Petrino
Bill Lepetic
Jon Strutzel
Ronnie Williams
Bill Meager
Kello
Jimmy Freebourn
Silver Bow Parks
Butte Copper League
Hockey Association Meeting in Butte Center
The Butte Hockey Association will hold a meeting at 8 o clock Wednesday night in the Butte Civic Center. All representatives of Butte Intermediate Hockey League teams are urged to attend as financial problems will be discussed. Joe Harris serves as association president.
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Butte Hockey Assn
Butte Civic Center
Butte Intermediate Hockey League
Joe Harris
The
Hockey Assn
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