Fighting Deacons Fall to Lincoln Memorial University
The Fighting Deacons of Bluefield College were defeated 31 to 22 by Lincoln Memorial University of Harrogate Tennessee in the Beaver gym. Bluefield trailed 12 to 15 at halftime and could not rally as Lincoln Memorial pulled away behind Freeman 20 points and other strong shooting. Bluefield’s Rouse and Neikirk led the Deacons with four and three field goals respectively as Fleming and Ferguson provided late offense for the visitors. Substitutions included Atkinson for Scott and Murry for Manley.
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Fighting Deacons
Bluefield College
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate
Tenn
Beaver Gmnasium
Fast Shore Shooting University
Rouse
Neikirk
Freeman
Lincoln
Bluefield
Fleming
Lincoln Memorial
Sell Tied
Scott
Jett
Muleeman
Pettigrew
Zivic Stops Tendler With Fifth Round Towel Toss
Pittsburg welterweight Jack Zivic defeats Lew Tendler of Philadelphia by technical knockout in the fifth round at Motor Square Garden after Tendler’s seconds throw in the towel as Zivic lands a series of lefts and rights to Tendler’s jaw.
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Pittsburg
Jack Zivic
Lew Tendler
Philadelphia
Tendler
Zivic
Tendier
Motor Square Garden
Paavo Nurmi trains with renewed vigor for six week tour
Paavo Nurmi, the Phantom Finn, workouts briskly in New York ahead of a six week campaign featuring sixteen races. He previews dates in New York, Boston, Portland, Louisville, Baltimore, Washington, Newark and possibly Philadelphia after a three night record breaking tour.
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New York
Paavo Nurmi
Finn
Chicago
Paavo
Boston
Portland
Maine
Louisville
Baltimore
Washington
Newark
N. J
Philadelphia
Latzo Knocks Out Burnbrook in Second Round
Eddie Burnbrook of Baltimore, the U S Army welterweight champion, was knocked out fifteen seconds into the second round by Scranton's Peter Latzo in a ten round bout in Scranton Pennsylvania. Latzo delivered the finishing blow after Burnbrook was floored at the start of the round.
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Eddie Burnbrook
Pete Latzo
Sranton
Eddie Benbrook
Baltimore
United States Army
Peter Latzo
Scranton
Joe Dundee Knocks Out Goldman in Fourth Round
Joe Dundee, the Baltimore lightweight, defeated Nate Goldman of Philadelphia by knockout in the fourth round of a ten round bout. Dundee took the lead early and delivered a devastating right hook at the start of the fourth that sent Goldman crashing to the canvas. Dundee weighed 138 and Goldman 140 pounds.
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Philadelphia
Joe Dundee
Baltimore
Nate Goldman
Goldman
Dundee
Greb Wins Technical Knockout Over Papke in Ohio Bout
In Zanesville Harry Greb the Pittsburg middleweight champion defeated Johnny Papke of Cleveland by a technical knockout in the seventh round of a planned twelve round fight Greb weighed 1621 2 Papke 168 Delaney Beats Gans in Wilkes Barre Bridgeport Conn boxer Jack Delaney won a ten round decision over Joe Gans despite judge disagreements and a referee ruling Delaney the winner
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Zanesville
Ohio
Harry Greb
Pittsburg
Johnny Papke
Cleveland
Greb
Papke
Delaney
Gans
Wilkesbarre
Jack Delaney
Bridgeport
Reddick Knocks Out Krohn In Toronto Bout
Jack Reddick Canadian middleweight and light heavyweight champion knocked out Harry Krohn Akron Ohio in the third round of a ten round match here tonight in Toronto Ontario.
Waynesburg Edges Geneva 27 25 In Low-Scoring Brawl
Waynesburg tops Geneva 27 to 25 in a tight college basketball game. A stray line about waters and temperature appears in the text but is not part of the sports result.
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Waynesburg
Geneva
Umpire Finney Fines Fellow Umpire in Pacific Coast League
American League umpire George Hildebrand recalls a Pacific Coast League scene where Finney fined him ten dollars for calling a tense game a joke. Finney had previously fined players for protests, and Hildebrand’s remark triggered the fine before it was remitted later that evening.
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George Hildebrand
Hildebrand
Finney
Los Angeles
Frigerio Welcomed by Mayor in New York Ahead of Millrose
Ugo Frigerio the Olympic walking champion was welcomed by Mayor Hylan in New York today. He outlined plans to train tomorrow and tentatively agreed to eight events after debuting at the Millrose Carnival in Madison Square Garden on January 27 and 28. He also eyed the Johns Hopkins meet in Baltimore on February 23 and the National AAU championships in Louisville on February 28.
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New York
Ugo Frigerio
Hylan
Madison Square Garden
Frigerio
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
Louisville
The White Moth at Royal Theatre Ends Tonight
Barbara LaMarr and Charlie de Roche perform in The White Moth by Maurice Tourneur. The setting features an entry to Hades with a giant spider and moth motif, presenting Parisian nightlife and New York society within a stylish cinema experience. Lost traveling bag reported between Bluefield and Oakvale.
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Barbara LaMarr
Charlie de Roche
Maurice Tourneur
Royal Theatre
Hades
Paris
New York
Washington shifts as Griffiths retools for old era baseball
The piece satirically describes Washington's 1925 season with aging figures and fringe rules. It mocks Bucky Harris seeking re election on senility, Vean Gregg and Swat Methuselem joining a veteran heavy roster, and humorous changes like aged coaching shouts Atta Grandpop and puffed hairpieces for players.
Welch Story Continues with Six Month Sentence
In Gary, N. W. Payne, a colored man, was sentenced by Judge James A. Strother to six months on the county road and a $50 fine after being found guilty of pulling a pistol in an argument with another colored man. The defense argued Payne used a trick cigarette case resembling a pistol, while state witnesses insisted a real pistol was flashed.
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James A. Strother
N. W. Payne
Gary
Payne
Court Adjourned Until 9 A.M. This Morning
The court spent most of yesterday afternoon in session and adjourned to 9 o'clock this morning. Proceedings paused as officials resumed hearings with several cases awaiting action.
Dundee May Face A Disciplinary Action
New York reports indicate heavyweight Johnny Dundee may face disciplinary action by the New York State Athletic Commission over his early departure from Paris before a fight with French lightweight Fred Bretonnel. The French Boxing Federation has filed a formal complaint and civil damage suit. Paris promoters also note Dundee failed to post a $300 appearance forfeit.
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New York
Johnny Dundee
New York State Athletic Commission
Paris
Fred Bretonnel
George E. Brower
New York Commission
Cable Dispatches
Dundee
Paris Dispatches
Playing managers edge in the American League next season
The article notes five playing managers in the American League led by Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb with Ed die Collins set to take over the Chicago White Sox. It highlights managers like George Sisler Stan a7ane and Harris and discusses how stars influence league leadership and pennant outcomes.
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Wagner
Mathewson
Lajoie
Cobb
Johnson
American League
Tris
Cleveland
Ty Cobb
Detroit
George Sisler
St. Louis
Stanley Harris
Washington
Eddie Collins
Chicago
Collins
Speaker
Sisler
Harris
White Sox
Connie Mack
Wood
Chaney Posts 2500 Guarantee. Seeks Lightweight Title Bout
George Chaney via manager Sam Harris posted a 2500 guarantee to meet any contender for Benny Leonard’s lightweight championship at 135 pounds. Latrobe Cogswell of the National Association of Boxing Clubs backed the offer. Chaney, with 99 knockouts in roughly 230 fights, weighs in at 2 pm on fight day.
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Baltimore
George
K. O.) Chaney
Sam Harris
Latrobe Cogswell
National Association of Boxing Clubs
Benny Leonard
Chaney
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