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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1925

Page

20

Champion Torlonbach Defends Heavyweight Title In Close Bout

New York December 11 Paul Torlonbach of New York world heavyweight champion successfully defended his title against Jack Delaney of Bridgeport Connecticut in a dramatic Madison Square Garden show. The match featured multiple knockdowns and a late surge by Torlonbach as Delaney pressed forward. Delaney opened and battled back before Torlonbach regained control with a sharp attack and fierce exchanges that carried to the final bell.

New York Paul Torlon Bach Hacht Agamat Jack Delansy Brideport Tonkeht Kha Ohimson Netik Ooinnay Ani Hal No Oly Kardon Yolunsy Pecuminaty Marold Masa Mayanne N. J Doclalin Andy Falmer Calladelphia Woul Mac McCarthy Fadton Vars Alok Alex Doly Lerhylan Neero Romultnd George Cook Uh Brallan King Soloman Tonaioa Cook Solomon

Basketball’s origins and record setting Jersey team

In a retrospective tone this piece mentions James Naismith’s origin of basketball at the University of Kansas, cites Passaic High School’s “Wonder Five” with a 149 game win streak and 9435 points, and contrasts the sport’s rise with boxing champion Jack Dempsey’s era, noting era and regional pride in early 20th century sports.

Passaic High School New Jersey Yackensack Tassaic Jack Dempsey Jersey

Berlenbach Delaney Fight Ends In Fierce Exchange

Berlenbach unloads a brutal body plow and lefts while Delaney counters with jabs and rights, blood streaming from the champion’s nose and mouth. Both boxers trade hard blows in a chaotic center-ring exchange as the bell rings and the crowd roars.

Hound Delanoy Delaney Toth Toyer Delanay Jona Te'lanay Tetta Kortanhyoh Detanay Herlon Champlin Ohana Bertendagh Tiulansy Binokead Fae Mn Alison Seth Porton Bach Aiac Bell Berlenbach Keven Dertenbach Delancey Ett Juba Starnar Heriontach Rarlenbach Lelanoy Sway Bertonebach Ttorlentach Lelaney Merlenbach Howat Ten Dolaney Dclenbach Wil Walelay Bly Miles Nia Horlenbech Stertenbach der Lanes Fertenbach Taelaney Sturmach Listanes Stas Iaelaney Qerlen Whten Boreinbach Nore Sterlenbach Jack Terlenbach Jar Neflenbach T Hey Fia Horlenbach Eya Derlenbach Barlon Herlenbach Borlanbech Thuy

Cobb and Kelly Standouts in Early Base Running

The article argues Ty Cobb as the greatest baserunner of all time when aged scoring systems favored his stealth and speed, while King Kelly is praised as the pioneering base thief with keen pitcher observation and the fadeway slide. It discusses how changes in scoring and ball design altered base running, noting other players of Cobb’s era and the evolution of stealing and bunting in baseball.

Cobb Tenklae Ile Thei Harcy Steves PM Lange King Kelly John Mathaw Wiliie Han Kone Frisch Youngs B Eathcote Cuxler Bighes Carsy Grantham Jack Smith Stanley Barella King Welly Kelly Westly Betly Ielly Belix Fiehters United State Canada North Almartcan Newspaper Alliance

Kelly and Cobb on fadeaway fielding tricks in baseball

A historical note discusses Bill Kelly and Ty Cobb amid fadeaway sliding defenses. It explains Kelly’s late fadeaway technique and how infielders adapted to Cobb's bare running records, highlighting era rivalries and the evolutionary responses of fielders to speed and technique.

Junior All Stars Defeat Bream 32 to 15 in Church Game

The Junior All Stars beat Farexta Memorial church quintet 32 to 18 at the church gym. Jayvis led with 10 field goals while Price and Hill added three each as Agsten, DC, Helmes and Bowyer contributed for the All Stars.

Prothuengie Wink Sooty Pittaburgh Triumphs

Translation of a garbled sports brief notes Boston Brutus fell 1 to 3 in a rough professional hockey tilt. Pittsburgh team showed late surge to erase a Kort advantage and win the period.

Horse Sense Needed To Resolve College Football Issue

Yale alumni weekly calls for calm reform of college and professional football amid growing public spectacle. It argues newspapers must inform without inflaming, urges university leaders and alumni to apply sensible measures, and believes the sport can endure with courage and balance.

New Haven Conn Dec Yale Alumni Weekly Today

Crimson Tide to Meet Purple Tornado in Rose Bowl

Seattle December 11. Alabama's Crimson Tide and Washington's Purple Tornado will play in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day in Pasadena California. Washington, after initially declining, accepted an invitation at the Pacific coast conference annual meeting following an appeal. The report notes rising costs exceeding 6000 dollars yearly.

Seattle Wash Alabama Crimson Tide Washington Purple Tornado Pasadena Cal University of Washington

Red's Historic Football Feat By Statistician Rea

Red’s history written here by Rea Grange credits the celebrated football innovator with extraordinary ground gains and 31 touchdowns in 20 games. The tally lists opponents, yard totals, and passing stats totaling 643 yards on 59 completions, all from 1925 syndicated material.

Red Rea” Grange Babe Ruth Butler Michigan Chicago Iowa Neuraska Northwestern Pennsvania Wisconsin Minnesota Pennsylvania Ohio State Publishers’ Syndicata

Lancaster Man Elected Captain of 1926 F and M Football

De Haven of Lancaster tonight was elected captain of the 1926 Franklin and Marshall college football team. He plays center and formerly starred for Lancaster high school. John Urey of Baltimore was named student manager.

Raven FO Lancaster Harold de Haven Franklin and Marshall John Urey Baltimore

Annual Tourney of Scouts Plans Big Night at Baptist Gym

Second district Boy Scouts set Monday night at 7:30 in the Baptist Temple gymnasium for an annual tournament. The program includes practical knot tying, semaphore signaling, fire by friction and flint and steel, plus various minor events and an obstacle race. Judges listed are Pr B H Swint E Garner and Emmett Thaxton.

Boy Scouts Baptist Tem Gimnasium Wi Bo Ag United States Army Bireman Pr. B. H.swint E. Garner Emmett Thaxton

Boxers to be suspended for fouling under new rule

New York Dec 11 The athletic commission announced a rule to suspend all boxers who foul intentionally or unintentionally. Jack Zivic of Pittsburgh escaped with only a warning after losing one foul to Sammy Baker in a bout last Monday.

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