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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1925
Page
18
Pitt and Carnegie Tech overpower Chicago in a high tempo cross country meet with standout runs from star runners. The event featured fierce footwork, with teams exchanging leads and the crowd witnessing a dramatic finish marked by strong pace and decisive kick.
The excerpt narrates boxing showdowns and rivalries among Gelaney, Herbubach, Poa, and other fighters in 1925. It mentions dramatic exchanges, a warrior’s improving form, and the Dramatic context around Astoriit Amkasninik Weeks with references to champions like Jimmy Slattery and Cex Wickard. It reads as a period boxing column full of colorful phrases and speculative outcomes.
An opulent baseball narrative analyzes H K Rath, Adrian Anson, and Crawford in a vivid recount of a historic round of hitting. It notes Anson as a natural hitter and highlights Crawford's rapid, powerful drives and fielding moves, while contrasting early 20th century batting with modern power.
In a crowded wire service wrap, Paul Berlenbach and Delaney are linked as potential titlist rivals. Berlenbach, a former knockout king with 23 straight KOs, seeks another shot after a string of strong showings. Delaney, noted as the only man to defeat the champion, looms as the main obstacle as negotiations and injuries threaten a summer clash.
Suzanne Lenglen plans a January match with Helen Wills in the French Riviera as part of her Cannes Metropole entry. Wills leaves Berkeley for six months, pursuing art studies in France while continuing tennis, with Wimbledon hopefuls and later return to defend her title.
Morgantown December 1 report lists WVU 1926 slate with Missouri game at Columbia October 30 and a two year contract. Other dates show games at Washington Charleston September 2 Pittsburgh November 9 Parkersburg November 12 and Thanksgiving at Washington and Jefferson.
The Chicago club opposed a $14,000 salary increase and a five year extension for Han Johnson secretary of the club, voting against the measure while noting Chicago had not had a board member since 1919. Secretary William Harridge said the raise passed unanimously but the club recorded its opposition. The piece recalls past Johnson era clashes and prior board elections.
Chicago reports a conference among promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons and lawyer Ray Cannon about withdrawing the South Bend syndicate backing Jack Dempsey and Horace Wills from the match. A new financier group or Boyle's Thirty Acres in New Jersey as venue could shift control to Tex Rickard.
Everett Scott, famed Washington infielder known for a 1207 consecutive games streak, will retire from baseball. Manager Stanley Harris says Scott opened a bowling business in Fort Wayne and may not report in spring. Roger Pealinpaugh is expected at shortstop. Buddy Myer eyed for utility role as upgrades for the Washington Americans are discussed.
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