Finnish Comment Highlights Ray Indoor Sprint Performance
The Phantom Finn paper from Helsingfors notes Paavo Nurmi praises American track conditions as an outdoor training advance. It discusses Jose Ray pushing a Finnish record at the Finnish American meet and Finland's surprise at Ray’s 1% second race. Nurmi’s much‑anticipated two races at the Ti erkenn games are referenced with context on prior Olympic showings.
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Olympic star coming to the United States
New York January 22 A G Hill a noted sprinter from the 1820 Olympics in the 309 metre and 100 metre races is planning to visit the United States in February. He does not intend to challenge Pasvo Nurmi's lead or revive his middle distance rivalry. Hill has been largely out of competition since his major triumphs almost five years ago and has no plans to return to racing.
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Glenville Normal Defeats Shinnston in Strong Showing
Glenville Normal alumni report an impressive 25 to 13 victory over Shinnston in a Monongahela region clash. Trecey led Glenville with six field goals and four fouls drawn, as the full team displayed its best form of the season to date.
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Kerr May Return To Big Show Before 1925 Campaign
Wee Dickie Kerr, once a star pitcher for the White Sox and pivotal in the 1919 pennant run and World Series, may regain a place in major league baseball before the 1925 campaign. Judge Landis is expected to grant reinstatement, despite past scandal links and owner Comiskey’s resistance.
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Unbeaten Navy Faces Penn in Weightmen Hall Tilt
January 23 Philadelphia Navy seeks to extend its 6 game win streak as it meets Penn in Weightmen Hall in the first of a two game series. Middies’ 20 to 12 win at Annapolis over Eddie McNichols’ squad capped a five minute rally setting up the big city crowd. Penn’s losses include Ohio State Michigan Columbia Lafayette and Pennsylvania, with Columbia and Parkman the only teams to beat them besides Navy. Coach McNichol plans to start the same quintet, benching Cantini. Players listed: Pax Naval, Carmack F Parrish Dessen Orelis Block Goldblatt Leggatt Davenworth Jones. Referee Tom Thorpe. Time halves 20 minutes.
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Local High School and College Basketball Rushes Highlighted
In a busy night of action, Lingala, AU, and Montgomery teams delivered strong showings. Atkinson and Grobe starred for Lingala while Brewin and Montgomery squads posted convincing wins, with key performances from Johnson, Davins, and Peters across the gyms in Charleston and nearby towns.
Theaters dynamite Smith opens a trial to
The production features a large cast including Wallace Berry as Slugger and Bessie Love among others. The play centers on dramatic courtroom elements with a lively stage show and musical interludes.
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Boxing News Briefs Across Cities And Venues Of 1920s
sports brief notes cover boxing matches heavyweight bouts in New York and Buffalo on February 1 and February 20, Mack and Flowers facing off in mid February, plus sport events in Los Angeles and Portland. Mention of rowing plans at Poughkeepsie, University of Washington’s racing history, and baseball park construction in San Francisco with Pacific Coast League implications.
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Mountaineers Lose to Marietta in Decisive Defeat
Morgantown January 23 Mountaineers trailed Marietta 19 to 4 after the first period and saw a second half rally fall short as West Virginia University fell 34 to 41 at Marietta. Key Marietta players Walker Ward and Roehrhawgh provided steady offense while Mountaineers Quiker and Roehrhawgh contributed defensively.
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Actress Denies Ledoux Affair Amid Marriage Talk
New York January 2 actress Miss Wall through her stage representative denied reports that Ledoux known as Mr Zero planned marriage. She said it would be a mistake for him to marry and that she appreciates the honor but marriage is not desired.
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Mine Engineer Killed at Welch in Mine Accident
Hand Creek Coal Company mine worker Joseph Cochill was fatally electrocuted at Hig Boor when contact with a 440 volt power line during a survey caused instant death. He is survived by his widow. The incident occurred during routine operations at the Welch site.
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Four Southern League clubs install new pilots this season
Four Southern Association teams appoint new managers for 102% season. Blackburn takes Little Rock helm. Clyde Milan and Russell Blachurn named as two newcomers. Stuffy Stewart and Kid Widesfield eyed for roles, Jimmy Hamilton leads Nashville. expectations rise as fans anticipate fresh leadership and style across the circuit.
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Generals Ready for V P I Game at Home
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Sam Rice Sets At Bat Record in Long 16 Inning Game
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Morgan Talks At Vesper Services At Schwamb Church
Dr P G Morgan speaks at 5 PM on The Deity of Jesus as part of an eight sermon series titled Critical Bulwarks at Schwamb Memorial Church Weat Charleston Also planned are lectures Feb 3 4 5 by Dr Morgan and appearances by Dr Ceainphetl Morgan and others with special music and installations noted in the program
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Bandits Loot Alsey State Bank Near Whitehall
Robbers assaulted Alsey residents and forced many into chairs in a restaurant. They looted the Alsey State Bank of all cash and negotiable power, according to reports from the town near Whitehall, occurring this morning.
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