Four-Mile Test Set After Plan Debate at Regatta
The Intercollegiate Rowing Association board wins a four mile race plan for the 1925 Poughkeepsie regatta, after a close vote. Columbia, Pennsylvania and Syracuse backed four miles while Cornell resisted returning to a three mile format. Maxwell Stevenson of Columbia was re elected chairman. Invitations were approved for Washington University California Berkeley Wisconsin Naval Academy and Princeton to compete.
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Nurmi Set for Supreme Try in Wilcox Games
New York January 22 Paavo Nurmi aims to break four world records in a single Wilcox A. games program on February 7. The Finn enters the 3800 metre special with Jo Ray Verne Booth William Cox and Eddie Kirby and seeks to beat his own 8 26 4 5 mark with an 8 20 projection. He will attempt the 3000 metre and 2 mile records while Ray eyes the two mile record at 9 08 2 5.
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Tale Ray
Mitchell Boxing Match Set for Los Angeles in April
New York's ZMC Mitchell and Milwaukee's Finkey Mitchell are announced to fight in Los Angeles in April or May for the 140 pound junior welterweight title race. Promoter Jack Root says the bout will be under California's new 12 round limit. Mitchwell is recognized by the national boxing experts as welterweight title holder after recent wins.
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Pittsburgh
Finkey Mitchel
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
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Junior Walters
Jack Root
New California Inn
Mitchwll
N Onal Boxing Esspertim
Dinies
Aisley
General Cagers Fight for Berths in V P I Preview
In Lexington Virginia a royal battle for varsity spots unfolds as Washington and prepares for VPI visit Saturday night. Only two positions secure Captain Lake Forsyrrd and Henry Wilson, while a large hopeful group trains under coach Cameron. Substitutes tested in recent Lynchburg win, with Van Horn Herndon contesting, Lane pressed by Herndon Mitchell, and guards Senderson Punk Smith and McVey competing, Funk showing notable progress.
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Mnly
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Henry Wilson
Yoaeh Cameron
Lynchburs College
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Conter
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Mitchell
Senderson
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Smith
McVey
Funk
Firpo Found After Five-Day Paris Absence
Luis Angel Firpo, missing five days from Paris, was located by Jane Gistante at Fontainebleau lunching quietly in his new motor car. He had left Saturday for Rheims promising to return Monday, prompting fears of a mishap due to signs of speed mania. The Argentine fighter dismissed worries, saying he could take care of himself and that a cautious chauffeur drove the car during his automobiling in devastated regions.
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Paris
Jane Gistante
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Hip
New Yorkers Triumph in Canadian Racquet Doubles
In Montreal on January 22 New York players G. Martimer and partner defeated A. R. Chipman and H. B. MacDougell 15 7 27 15 2 FH Gutler and H. Clarke from Boston lost to A B Kaasla and RUN Hickson of Montreal with scores 17 19 15 10 17 15 3
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H. Clarke
Boston
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Run
Hickson
Dodgers Seek Pitching and Field Upgrades for 1925
In New York on January 22 Associated Press reports Brooklyn manager Wilbert Robinson plans a major overhaul for 1925. He targets pitching depth with a southpaw for Ruether, strengthens defense, recalls veteran players, and weighs moves for right field with Loftus, Nets, and Jowsten while keeping Wilson and Wheat key infield and outfield roles.
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Huleh” Ruether
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Nete
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Portlangd
Ark
Marager Robinson
Jimmy Jotnsten
Jomnston
Kabbie
Frank
Shocker Ranked Greatest Pitcher In Baseball by Yankee Owner
Colonel Tuench Huppert of the New York Yankees praises Urban Khocker as the greatest pitcher, citing Shocker’s seven seasons in heat and his World Series win for the Athletics. Bush trade to St Louis Browns sparks protest letters over the move.
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United Fuel tops volleyball league in two straight
United Fuel Car Players defeated Noon Day Clubs in two straight games 14-5 and 8-? McPadden Tent team lost to Standard by the same margins. Gardner starred for the Cul team while Christy shone for the Ga company team.
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Charleston High Cagers Face Clendenin Tonight and Y Opponents
Charleston high school basketball players travel to Clendenin tonight to meet Clendenin and Clay high schools while a second squad challenges Clay. Coach Charlie Ohley leads eight players aiming to rebound from recent losses and avenge an earlier season defeat. A Y M C A game follows at the armory court with the city’s independent quintet favored after a strong start by the Y and weak showing by the high school machine.
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Mountaineers seek win as Marietta visits Ark Court
Jan 22 Morgantown West Virginia university cagers face Marietta College on the Ark court. Marietta brings Captain Walker Att Ward Harris Lockard KF. Oh and others with a strong guard and center lineup. Coach Stadavola plans no changes in West Virginia. Morrison Murrin Helver expected to see reserve duty. Personal foul rule enforces eight regulars ready.
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Strie
Kolehmainen No Longer Supreme
In New York on January 22, Paavo Nummi, a Finnish sprinter born in Abo, shattered two world marks set by Hannes Kolehmainen in the 4 1-2 mile and 2 7/1 mile events. Nummi ran 2 1/4 miles in 1 minute 42 seconds and the full distance in 32 minutes 3 seconds, beating Kolehmainen's records and signaling a new era in distance running.
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Hannen Kolehmainen
Stockholm
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United States
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Waa
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Abo
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Xolehmainen
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Tedeem
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Mainen
Stribling Triumphs In Grand Rapids Bout With Delaney
Young Stribling of Georgia pressed the pace in a 16 round bout in Grand Rapids on January 22. After two stomach punches in the sixth he built points against Jimmy Delaney of St Paul until a newspaper decision favored Stribling. Delaney showed clever blocking to endure the late round.
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Young Stribling
Georgia
Jimmy Delaney
St. Paul
Delaney
Lucky Strike Cigarettes Marketing Offer Promises Quality At Low Price
A historical ad text touts Lucky Strikes as superior through a unique toasting process. It claims the generous, limited-time price attracts a broad audience, arguing the quality remains aristocratic yet affordable for mass consumption.
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