Nurmi Ready for Two Millrose Tests After First Setback
Paavo Nurmi declares fitness for two key Millrose events at Madison Square Garden in New York. He faces Jose Ray in a three-quarter mile event tomorrow and a mile and a half race Wednesday, with rivals including Jimmy Connolly Lloyd Hahn and Ugo Frigerio. Nurmi’s late surge and world records in recent races bolster anticipation for the indoor carnival.
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Army Athletics To Be Placed On Amateur Basis
New York January 26 Preliminary approval by the Amateur Athletic Union has been given to a plan by United States army athletics to place army athletics countywide on an amateur basis in line with A A U rules and to end cash prizes for soldier events. Murray Hulbert A A U president announced this after talks with Lieut Colonel Thomas J Johnson in charge of war department operations. The plan approved by the A A U legislation committee will go to the A A U board of governors for final decision and the draft agreement has been sent to the army general staff for approval.
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Senate considers postal pay raise and other bills
The Day in Washington notes the senate taking up the postal pay and increase bill again. Attorney General Stone's Supreme Court nomination was sent to the senate judiciary committee. The Honduras provisional government asked the United States to sell arms. President Coolidge may visit New England in April or June. Eastern rail executives met the ICC on a plan for four large eastern systems. Oil Indictments in DC Supreme Court were argued and taken under advisement.
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Dundee Enters Lightweight Tourney Despite Featherweight Break
New York report states Johnny Dundee, veteran Italian lightweight and ex featherweight champion, will enter the lightweight elimination tournament. James Johnson says Dundee did not seek to reclaim the featherweight title but may pursue reinstatement at lightweight if he can make the weight. The state athletic commission declined comment and Dundee’s status remains unsettled amid ongoing French federation-related suspension considerations.
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Tiger Flowers to Meet Mickey Walker in March Show
Newark January 26 Tiger Flowers Atlanta negro middleweight will fight Mickey Walker welterweight champion next Monday night in a 12 round bout with Ted Moore as the opponent Flowers must weigh 160 pounds for a potential later match under the Sportsmans Club in March, managers confirmed. The report notes Belgium window glass sales totaling 30,000,000 square feet in October with 25,000,000 capacity production.
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Beaver High Midgets Beat by Boys Club in Narrow Finish
The Bluefield Boys' Club Intermediate team defeated Beaver High Midgets 20 to 17 last night at the club gym. Crowell started the scoring. Johnson sank two late baskets to seal the win as Stevens and Jones delivered solid performances. Referee Ward supervised with Broyles, timekeeper Byrd, and scorekeeper Alvis.
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Cleverly Dumb Trade Between Neighbors Noted
A brief overheard exchange cited by the Boston Transcript shows a neighbor refusing to lend five dollars until next week. The scene captures local tensions over small loans and timing.
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Bluefield Gas Power Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual stockholders meeting for Bluefield Gas Power Company will be held at the company office in Bluefield West Virginia at 10 00 a m on Thursday January 29 1925 to elect directors and address other business. Ferdinand H Graser secretary and treasurer certifies the notice was mailed to all stockholders of record.
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Notice to Creditors in Kinzer Estate Merger County
Notice to creditors of William Kinzer under Mercer County circuit court decree to present claims against his real estate for adjudication by February 26, 1925. Claims must be filed at the chancery office in Princeton Mercer County. A Sutton Chesman appears as notary in chancery.
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Nurmi Tops American Runners and Other Sports Notes
A collage of sport gossip: Nurmi leads American runners in a Berlin style nod to ice cream and cake, Benny Bass struggles with a left hand defense, Babe Ruth eyed as rival for Italian walker, Grange in basketball speculation, and notes on Johnny Dundee, Red Grange, Strangler Lewis, Tiger Flowers, Ty Cobb, and Bill Tilden with a hint of film vanity.
Is that a friend you spoke to joining us now
Dialogue notes a sudden invitation as a friend is revealed to be the new minister, prompting surprise at the Georgia Yellow Jacket page.
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Johnsons Business Eye Is Not Dimmed
Walter Johnson the Washington pitcher may appear on moving picture screens earning 2000 dollars a week promoter Tom Moore says Johnson tentatively accepted the offer. If he signs long term the vaudeville tour and Los Angeles picture work follow, potentially keeping him from Tampa spring training with the world champions.
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Millrose Carnival Sets Sprints and Relays Roster
New York previews two nights of Millrose events with top sprinters such as Jackson Scholz Frank Hussey and Loren Murchison. Notable entrants include Paavo Nurmi Harold Osborne Ugo Frigerio and George Goulding in distance and field events. Canada rivals Italy in macaroni manufacture.
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Fast baserunners and speed in major league baseball
Veteran Fan weighs in on who is fastest in the majors with Archdeacon Frisch Moriarty and others cited. He notes speed does not always win races around the bases and that a straight 100 yard dash may differ from baserunning success. Mosquitoes breed only in water.
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Swimming Star Helen Zennypacker Granted Divorce
Philadelphia January 26 Helen Zennypacker former Seney diving champion of the Middle Atlantic AAU was granted a divorce from John Anthony Kelly on grounds of desertion She plans to pursue regaining the championship and belongs to the Ambassador Swimming Club of Atlantic City
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Bull Charges Window in Manchester Haberdashery Display
Bright red scarves drew a bull through Manchester streets as farmer Arthur Mack led it past a haberdashery. The animal charged a show window, shattering the glass and tearing up the clothing display.
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That's so easy to remember long after you've seen it
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