On July 4, 1923, the small prairie town of Shelby, Mont., staged one of the most astonishing sporting spectacles in American history: the heavyweight championship fight between Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons. Now, 103 years later, as the nation begins its America250 celebrations, Shelby’s unforgettable place in boxing, Montana and American history returns to the spotlight with the oversized,

The Froid Bulls fought o the Wolf Point Yellowjackets on both games of a home double-header held in Wolf Point on Tuesday, June 23. The Bulls jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the second inning, only to see Wolf Point battle back to 4-3 in the bottom of the second inning. Froid, however, went on to earn a 14-4 victory. Bennett Rasmussen was the game’s winning pitcher. In the

Culbertson earned first place in the minor division at the Big Muddy softball tournament held in Plentywood last week. Team members were (back from left) Gabby Lee, Mishone St. Germaine, Finley Nickolo, Mallory Harling, Kynzie Smith, Rylee Lee, Emma Sorensen and Ellie Shanks; (front) Danel Evans, McKinley Rhodes, Shyanne Byrd, Luella Petersen, Josie Rhodes, Amelia Riggin and Melodee Harling. Coaches

Northern Rodeo Association competitions were held in Culbertson and Poplar during the weekend. Culbertson held its Frontier Days rodeos on Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13. Event winners included Ekalaka’s Tucker Tooke in saddle bronc, Glendive’s Ben Ayre in steer wrestling and Seth Berg of Mandah, N.D., in bareback riding. Ayre also earned first in tie-down roping with a time

Bainville’s minor league softball team features (back from left) Assistant Coach Sasha Helms, Carys Holbrook, Sloane Theige, Avery Reed, Kimber Vance, Lily Blosser and Head Coach Lakyn Rabbe; (middle) Harlee Vance, Harper Bruce and Addie Helms; (front) Maycin Blosser, Riley Radke, Mila Johnston and Brynlie Elli. (Photo submitted)