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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1925

Page

4

Beaver High School boys and girls dominate Williamson

Beaver High School's basketball teams overwhelmed Williamson, with the boys winning 41 to 14 and the girls 46 to 2. Star players Smith, Groseclose, Lawrence, and Pinson led the boys, while Harmon and Walker paced the Beavers girls scoring. Referee Ferguson officiated both games.

Jerome Hat Williamson Beaver High School Beaver Goseelage Chref Smith Eams Nebfinger Laweens Pinson Williamsons i Smith Groseclose Beaver Quint Lawrence Nebinger Beaver Aggregiation Parker Willamson Pinfon Beaggt Beavers Nf Smith Kenai Henley Lazanby Parker Willis Cash Swecker Coen McMullan Ad- King McNeer Wayman Hatfield Slater Labenby Willig Snecker Henley Ferguson Miss Harmon Losi Iria Walker Wagner Nerurata Miss iTarmon Miss Walker Neavers Williamsey Fnaehs Williams Walker Stahlman Staraon Stowers Walkae Stallman

Berlenbach Outpoints Young Tony Marullo in New Orleans bout

Paul Berlenbach of New York won a decisive points victory over Young Tony Marullo of New Orleans in a two round, heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden night. Berlenbach controlled with his jab and footwork though Marullo fought back bravely.

Berlenbach Tony Marullo New York Paui Berlenbach tony Ma_rullo New Orleans Mattson Marullo Hia Jett Mexullo Ak Herlenbach Murg

Boxing News From Today With Mixed Messages

A fragmented sports note references boxing today with unclear names and outcomes. The text mentions fights and contestants but names are unreadable and details incomplete, leaving the event's participants and scores uncertain.

Dempsey Talks of Retirement and Plans in May

The boxing champion said he would probably quit fighting around May 20 and marry film actress Hazel Taylor on or near that date. He planned to remain in training for open bouts until then and mentioned possible work in pictures or a gym afterward. He also stated his dealings with manager Jack Kearns were strictly business and that TV never had a contract with Kearns.

Ife Mary Estelle Taylor Dempsey Jack Kearns Kearns

Dempsey to retire? Kearns unsure on timing

Los Angeles report quotes Jack Kearns saying Dempsey may retire as heavyweight champion only when he decides and when the fighter feels ready. Kearns expects wedding bells but believes Dempsey is too young at 29 for retirement and notes no formal contract ends with marriage.

Los Angeles Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns Hia Kearns Dempsey Estelle Taylor Boon Kearna Jack T.big

Gobblers to Battle Cavaliers in Virginia Tech Showdown

Blacksburg Va January 30 Special The Virginia Tech basketball team leaves for Charlottesville to face the Cavaliers in the annual clash. Coach Buford Blair says the Gobblers are in peak condition and ready to redeem past performances. The squad totals twelve players with Rutherford Page Payne Cousing and Dear in the lineup. The wrestling team also starts its 1925 season against Virginia with Captain Rousele leading the party including Barr Isa Faulkner Ray Miles and Lineberry. Virginia Poly beat Virginia here last season 14 to 0 and seeks another win tomorrow.

Blacksburg Virginia Tech Charlottesville Cavaliers Techs Buford Blair Poly Rutherford Page Payne Cousing Dear George Horrin Virginia Nedia Rousele Tech Graphlere Barr Isaa Faulkner Ray Miles Lineberry Virginia Poly

Carson Newman Falls to V. M. I. in Close Upset

In Lexington Virginia the V. M. I. Cadets edged Carson Newman 18 to 18 in a dramatic uphill battle. A midgame surge gave V. M. I. a seven point lead before the Cadets closed the gap with White and Caldwell. Caldwell hit the winning basket in the final minute as the game ended in a tight, defensive finish.

Lexington Carson Newman Parsons White Caldwell Wintringer McNabb Ferguson Holt White Shaun Bellinger G.blackatock T.G Caynon -Newman Nule Bhoun Haas Blackstock Ferguson McNabb Holt Rule Wintringar

Nurmi Fails to Break Indoor Record at Morci ngarde Meet

New York January 30 Paavo Nurmi the great runner failed to smash the American indoor record in a one and one eighth mile race at the Morc ingarde A C games. He finished fourth as Willie Plant of New York set a new walking record and Ugo Frigerio did not compete despite a reported agreement.

New York Paavo Nurmi Nurmi Dimar Prim August Fager Louis Tikkanen Willie Plant Ugo Frigeria Ugo Frigerio Italy Plant Frigerio Morningside Walking Star Boston Imar Prim A. C Jose Ray Italan Jim Thorpe Carlisle Stockholm Sweden Thorpe

New England Fans To See Paavo Nurmi In Boston

Boston January 30 Paavo Nurmi the Finnish distance star returns to action at the Boston Athletic Association thirty sixth annual track games Nurmi will attempt a new indoor two mile record facing strong rival Gunnar Nilson among others officials and fans anticipate a dramatic showcase of Nurmi’s championship speed and endurance

Boston New England Paavo Nurmi Ong Boston Athletic Association Gunnar Nilson

Germany to Send Boxer to New York for Lightweight Elimination

The German Boxing Association notified the New York state athletic commission by radiogram that one German boxer will be sent to represent Germany in the forthcoming lightweight elimination tournament. The move makes Germany the third foreign nation to cooperate with the state commission after England and France. Telegrams were also sent to Connecticut, Pennsylvania, California, and the National Boxing Association requesting the sixteen top lightweights in the country. The commission will select the sixteen nominees and form divisions, potentially including a fourth foreign boxer from South America if a suitable candidate is found.

New York German Boxing Association State Athletic Commission Radiogram Germany Benny Leonard England France Gent National Boxing Association New Orleans Talagrams Connecticut Pennsylvania California Nhat South America Luis Vicentina

Senior Boys Club to Meet Graham High Tonight

The Senior Boys Club team travels to the Boys Club Gymnasium to face Graham High School in a fast upcoming game after a recent practice win by Graham High. Coach Owens may field the usual starting lineup. the second team plays Fairview School afterward, featuring a small but spirited squad of Howell Armentraut Evans Fabor Bluukfiship and Byrd.

Howell Armentraut Evans Fabor Bluukfiship Byrd

Sports Scrapbook Style notes on fighters and baseball figures

A collage of sports gossip and remarks on Benny Leonard retirement Henry’s punchy talk Norms the Finn records Eddie Collins fans in Chicago Judge Landis travels two months Mike McTigua “cheese champion” Urbana Hawkeyes versus Illinois Sonny Munn replaces Zbyszko Knute Rockne drills football recruits season coaching quibbles about Irish coach overseason Cobb and Detroit pennant chase debated

Knute Rockne Trish Cobb

Red Grange Declines Screen Hero Role for Football

Urbana report says Harold Grange refused a movie hero offer from Hine Arta Picture Corp. to preserve his eligibility for his final college season at Illinois. The $2,000 weekly offer was rejected as he planned other pursuits after school. In New York, Jack Alvie signed to box Jon Tipits in Boston February 6 and meets Bobby Tracey in Scranton February 9 in ten round bouts.

Urbana Harold Grange Hine Arta Picture Corporation of New York Iunals Red Alvic Jack Alvie Pitsburg Lew Tender Philadelphia Lghtweight Jon Tipits Philadelphia Boston Bobby Tracey Buffalo Scranton

Indian stars and Bender loom in baseball lore

The piece recalls Indian baseball legends Chief Bender Jim Thorpe and Sockalexis, praising Bender for control and clever pitching. It also notes John Levi as a potential Yankees attraction and mentions the fans love for Indian athletes and the era’s enduring hype. A closing oddity states a squash plant needs 15 miles of roots.

John Levi New York Yankees Sockeletts Sockalexis

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