Walker Beats McTigue In Tame Welterweight Clash
Mickey Walker world welterweight champion outpointed Mike McTigue world lightweight in a 4 round Newark Armory bout. Walker aggressive, McTigue used defense and reach, crowd unhappy as action slowed. No knockdowns, minor cut on McTigue, ring chatter and punches traded through rounds one to twelve.
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Mickey Walker
Mike McTigue
Newark Armory
Aj Spattle
Walker
McTigue
Mc Mgue
Oea
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McTlene
Dell
theTigue
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Albout
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McEigue
Meg _Tigue
Sam
Burr Tege
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Mia Kkneen
Tes Walker
SicTigue
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Welkers
Reits
MeFiyne
MeTigue
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Long Ringe
From Mine Boy to Leaguer in Stan Harris Memoir
A memoir chapter recounts Stanley Harris’s unlikely rise from coal mine helper to professional baseball figure. It traces early work, family support, and modest pay, plus his drive to reach the major leagues, inspired by brother Merle and coach figures amid a tough path.
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Stanley
Bucky) Harris
Ercanda
di ' Nick Stanley
Fee
Joe
Merte
Sut
Hughey Jennings
Latrict
Jenings
Stewart Attends Athletic Meeting In West Kreida
Melville Stewart state supervisor of physical education visits Chika bureau for the first annual conference of the West Kreida Athletic association. Plans propose adopting a constitution and electing officers. The group formed earlier with a constitution committee appointed in 1924 and aims to have full enrollment from schools colleges and West Virginia University present. Stewart will represent the state department of education.
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Association
Melville Stewart
Chikabure
West Kreida Athletic
West Virginia University
Stewartell
State Denargiment of Education
Scientific travel and college athletics debated in 1925 piece
A long fragment from a New York Tribune inset discusses winter, travel, and the role of college athletics. It reviews a university medical study on student physique and health, noting high failure rates and common defects such as dental issues and shoulder problems. The piece signals broader interest in youth fitness and future publications while referencing copyrights and pamphlets from the era.
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Stek
Californiiy
Mintol
Jean Tites
MY Duke
Ole State University
Oly
Nichols
Giose
Wiel Most Folly Wong
Hue Wit
Sidi Ag
Horsemen Win Basketball Contest After Tough Parley
On the South Side parish house floor the Horsemen defeated a rival squad 40 to 14. Nes led the winners at guard with a standout performance, and the five Horsemen in the lineup included Taw Troon vee Meas Adie Breckinwn Ney and Wy-HiG. Substitutions featured Kuykendall for Cornwell and Wheeler.
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Nenetin
Blue Horsemen
Horsemen
Nes
Five Horsemen
Taw
Troon
Breckinwn Ney
Foreman Cornwell
Lib
Wheeler
Kuykendall
Cornwell
Wield
Nev
Pager
Cablian
Adkins & Brockman
Meas Foreman
Geals
Mountaineer Athletic Board to Review Last Year Squad Awards
West Virginia University athletic board meets at Oglebay hall to elect managers and award sweaters and footballs to 1950 squad members. Pending items include a new football coach appointment and possible restructuring of freshman leadership, with Lanham’s formal acceptance not guaranteed this week.
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Ward Lanham
Morgantown
Jan
West Virginia University Athletic Board
Central Pro
Oglebay Hall
Atllances H
Ybadent Basket- Luil
Elechen
Hata Omanagership
Gistilons
de Accent
Vie Resseute Tlin
M. Ward Lanham
Airmen
Virevtor Stansbucy
Lanham
Sisant
Jin Quinkin
Doug Bowers
Svernety
Talia
Alamed
Tacum
Inieia Bowen
West
M Mil l an May Get Geneva Grid Job
Reports indicate Geneva college is negotiating with a former Centre College grid coach for its football vacancy. The college board may announce a definite decision later in the week as several candidates, including Furman Nurs of Broaddush Colleges, are considered.
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Cremer Fearhall
Centenwr College
Ben Die Sidy
Genev
Murreed IA Saris
Univer Hopy Oof
Prtwburgh
Air Heedgacombe
Geneva Windetic
Culiese Prid
Iron Stars
BEART
Jin Conte
Onerals
Geneva
College Board of Trustees
Whyecomb
Neading Furman Nurs
Broaddush Colleges
West Virginia
Johnson Seeks Return and Club Tryouts in West Coast Swing
Johnson expresses desire to rejoin baseball after second-sdiure and to secure a club on the West Coast before Spring. He praises Washington town, notes fans and old teammates, and says the team’s legacy spans 17 years while hinting at possible long-term plans beyond the current season.
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Nev
Tan
Hia Howe Wittene
le Ouhland Coast
Jengage
Walter Johmsenm
Subhuster
Washington
Waler
Suile Oe
Johnson
Lea Osrevida
Dress Rules For Men In The 1920s
A 1924 guide emphasizes sticking to proprieties in dress. It warns against Western trends from other places, favors plain fronts and formal cuffs, and urges colorful shirts over white for personal flair. It notes the long point collar and collar shapes suit different faces, advising wearers to choose what flatters them.
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Roy
Cbn
New Players Cost Senators 124000 In Record Signing
Washington AL club completes a 124000 purchase spree to boost its lineup for a world championship repeat. Purchases include Harl McNeely from the Giants for 100000 and veteran pitchers Vea Greg from Seattle and Dutch Reuthes from Brooklyn, as owners report a 40 percent dividend at the annual meeting.
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Washington American League
Harl McNeely
Giants
Senators
Seattle
Vea Greg
Brooklyn
Reuthes
V. M. I. Cadets Open Basketball Season This Week
Virginia Military Institute prepares for a double header Saturday and Wake Forest visit on Tuesday. Captain Gene Ferguson leads forwards with Dave Wintringer, Jim White at center, guards Rei Bellinger and Snail Calawell. Freshmen include Wyndham White Willis and Finch. Coaches Quinlan Corbett ready for early eliminations and trips as freshmen teams develop.
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Virginia Miliary Institute
Bridgewater Collegé Hagles
M. I
Wake Forest Wii
Tineday
Tanstrei
Bridgewater
Wake Forest
WM. T
Tanlea
Gene Ferguson
Dave Wintringer
Jim White
Rei Bellinger
Snail Calawell
Ferguson
White
Cali Weere
Wintringer
Bellinger
Wyndham Wiite
Willis
Finch
Kame
Quinlan
Granwens
Corbette Mittmen
Roth
Oime
Meehan Named New York Team Coach on Three-Year Deal
John F. Meehan former Syracuse University football coach to lead New York University football for three years. He accepted by wire and will be assisted by Joseph K. Schwarger, Syracuse athletics figure, after NYU selected him from ten candidates.
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John FP
Chick) Meehan
Syrause University
New York University Today
Meehan
Ton Ther
Columbia
Jospeh K. Schwarger
Treacheman Athletics
Syracuse
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