Nurmi Smashes Two Indoor Records in Newark Track Meet
Paavo Nurmi, the Finnish runner, shattered two world indoor marks at the St. Joseph’s Catha rte club games in Newark. He clocked 13:03 for two and three-quarters miles, breaking a 15 year old record, and beat the two-and-a-quarter mile mark by a narrow margin. Nurmi led from the start, never pressed, and finished with a dazzling sprint. Loren Murchison of Newark A C won the 2 yard dash handicapped event in 7.45 seconds, with Rawlingson of New York A G second and W. Blandberg of Newark third.
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Odds Down Boy Scout Team Triumphs in Fast Game
Delaware Odds quintet edged Prong 2 16 to 15 at South ANs gym. Perre of the Odds flashed at right guard and H. Aching stood out for the scouts. Delaware Vdes Pos Prago No. 1 smith appear among a shuffled lineup as Brockman and Atkins contributed key moments in a season’s fastest contest.
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Seats for Elk Frolic On Sale At The Hearse
Heats for the Elks frolic next week run Monday to Wednesday evenings with a Wednesday matinee. Miss France Poster and tap dance numbers prep via chorus. John Vickers and Jerry Call handle the comedy portion. Proceeds benefit the Elks charity fund. Masons to hear Lakin at Scottish Rite temple luncheon on state buildings.
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Fashion color sense and bold contrasts in menswear
The article argues for individual color harmony over traditional restraint, urging men to reflect personality through patterns and coordinated hues. It promotes a guiding color approach, pairs blue with complementary shades, and notes new wool hose and patterns from Fair Telé and Scottish Shetlands, with a 102% copyright by Chas. BE. Wer.
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Tribute to Nurmi and Kolya in Olympic distance debate
The column argues Nurmi may be the greatest long distance runner, but honors Kolya and Koly for extraordinary feats at the 1924 Olympic Games. It notes six races in seven days, three miles in a day, and a 200-meter team race misqualification, praising Kolya’s world records and questioning Nurmi’s rhythm and finish.
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Legends of Nurmi and Kolehmainen In Running History
The passage praises Hannes Kolehmainen, Paavo Nurmi, and Alfred Shruburns as unparalleled distance runners. It notes Kolehmainen’s world records, Nurmi’s sprinting speed, and their era’s impact, calling them inspirational figures in racing history and highlighting their extended list of records across distances.
Local Bowlers Defeat Nitro In Three Games
Local bowlers from Charleston routed Nitro 2,108 to 2,086 over three games Tuesday night at the droyal billiard pavilion in Nitro. Genet led Charleston with 503 pins. Jones topped Nitro with 491. Scores show Charleston players Mitch 439, Genet 503, Orisinger 124, Urivg 283, Dixon 409, Tenney 4. Nitro’s Crow 445, O'Dell 274, Snyder Ath, Jones 496, OCarman 495. The Mitre team aims to arrange weekly matches with Charleston. A separate event had Spencer Moore’s team win by total 2,007 at AL. Jenet posted 500 high for the evening. Dr Grissiiger had best single game 282.
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Schoolboy Cox to Meet Nurmi in 5000 Meters
New York Jan 21 William Cox Rochester top amateur runner and member of the 1:24 Olympic team will race Puava Nurmi in the 5000 metre special event at the Wiley A A games February 7. Cox has shown excellent form recently and is at his best at the distance.
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Does Anybody Love a Slender Woman Art Exhibit Debate
In Paris a feature on Henry Bernatin's The Gallery of Mirrors opens with the question does anyone love the slender woman. Critics discuss mirrors as a symbol of varied reflections and inner doubt in the protagonist Aiman, a painter, who questions love, jealousy, and the idea of beauty. Essays from writers and artists weigh fashion, hygiene, and age against classical ideals of form, noting opinions from Louis Fleard and Andre Caramian.
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Business College Defeats Oak Hill In Tight Win
Charleston Business College edged Oak Hill 64 to unknown as Thomas and Carson led the Charleston lineup with forward play. The game featured no standout plays though College held the lead throughout and Woodrum, Mead, and Jarrell contributed scoring efforts.
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