Theagenes the ancient boxing titan outshines modern champs
A review notes Theagenes of Thasos fought 2,102 battles and won them all, killing thousands, with Olympic status and bronze statue legends. It contrasts with Joe Louis and Jack Dempsey, stating Theagenes’ feats dwarf modern boxers while lampooning myths around early boxing gear and eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Louis
Jack Dempsey
Colorado
Theagenes
Thasos
Greece
Louis
Associated Press
John V. Grombach
A.S. Barnes and Co
Grumbach
Peféré
Mike Jacobs
B.C
Agenes
Grombach
City Loop Playoff Opens Tonight at Recreation Building
The City Basketball League starts its post season with three 7 p m games at the Recreation Building. Keatley's faces Keystone in the opener while Kyle's meets A P and Company F faces Griffith's. Keatley's won the regular season and will receive the league trophy. the finals will determine the other finalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Basketball League
Recreation Building
Keatley
Keystone
Kyle
A & P and Company F
Freing Griffith
Belashing
Tother
Oceana Chalks Up 6th Win in Heavy Round of Area Games
In a busy round of high school basketball, Oceana remained unbeaten with an 80-45 win over Pineville led by Eddie Salyers's 20 points. Beckley edged Fayetteville 66-51 as Estep and Davis scored, while Marsh Fork upset Stoco 54-38 to threaten the Authors’ 10-0 league mark. Richwood and Oak Hill also posted key conference victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Oceana
Beckley
Oak Hill
Richwood
Sophia
Marsh ‘Fork View
Buston Cvizie
Authors
Bobby Williams
Trap Hill
Wildcats
Surveyor
Tte
Marsh Fork
Stoco’s
Indians
Montreal
Joss
Pineville
Eddie Salyers
Flying Eagles
Long Lee Estep
Bob Davis
Fayetteville
Pirates
Beckleyans
Eagles
Taréa
Mullens
Rebels
Ken Hunt
Hinton
Bobcats
Tuck” Wilt
Lumberjacks
Warren Dean
Bob Douglas
Sophia Blue Hawks
Shady Spring
Tigers
Frank Phillips
Conny Blue Devils
Httle
Stratton
Bulldogs
Willams
Warner
Gaston
Jayvees
Scott High
Glen Rogers
OAK Hills Red Devils
Coalfield
Mustangs
Mt. Hope
Red Devils
Bob Stover
Pax High
Charleston
Reds
Baileysville
Summersville
Clay
Gauley Bridge
Lookout
Kingston
Meadow Bridge
Alderson
Rainelle
Princeton
Bluefield
Seth
Maddison
Big Creek of War
Concord
Athens
Forest Hill
Unicon
Jena Lewisburg
Renick
Farley
Rudisol
Sree Turner
Basha
Daniels
Krish S
Kinision Plasha
Aes
FA Tate
Igarrett
Ee Ceseoen
Akers
iRineheart
Eee
Shumaker
Crossan
Seaceee
Ervin
C_.v
Martin
Thompson
Armstrong
Jblyer
Woodrum
Ninachy
Marzecchi
Piguay
Learmouth
St Thomas
Aca Beneee
Bryant
Dene
Mse Gwink
McGuire
Phillips
Eenea
R. Stover F
Ares
Bailey
Ae Isi Vandell
Eeneeae
Stover
Aeene Oe
Tedoravichov
Rogers
Pattesen
Coe
Happ
Snaee
H. Hin
Shue
Parker
Peevenees
Clark
Wilton
Jim Behe
Jarrett
Beteseeres
Mt. Hoge
I ‘Humphrey
Williams
Branham G
Harlese
Davis Eneeene
Casey
Cook
Sane
Cobbs Se Tae
Aires
Cesses
Goode G .Seasee
Pannell G Oo.s
Thomet
Burrisses - Adams
Sseasee
Stevens
Yrsee
Gauley ‘Bridge Brown
Seer
Herndon F
Shipman So
Crewey Fp
Lambert
Cena Il
Walker Fr Tae
Parsons
Reveal
Pineville Ae
White
Harless
E.eee
Isesee Lesler
Yes Io
Vaught O
Glen
Rogers Turner
Sel
Pizzino
Sinveet
Oxley
Shrewsbury F
Lewis
Vevver
Burleson
Heltmandollar Fe
Rantas ‘Dover
Torrico' S
Wilson
Teal
Trapey
Durbin
Ol Hatfield
MY Covey
Shumate
Barnett
Anderson
Ai Rowe
Wyatt G
SeyMour S$ Cesseeee
Meadows S
Catholic
Episcopal
Dillons i
Seth Iwith Episcopal
Calvary
Pos. M
Meyrey
Sanna
Goldberg
Berman & Ray
Feeeeteee
Meadows
Campbell
Jack Klaus Ellenbogan
Hartsog
Eneende
WjDors Frenee
Christian
Vscivee
C. Jones
Follmer
SiEstep Geere
iEavell
C Keaton
Welch i
Richmond
J. Jones
Temple
Manning Warner
Chapman
Presbyterian - Ney Eee
Pruetty
Petera
Hart . Nee Sees
Peck
Ash- Feitry
Mullins
Widiek
Powell
Christian Hart
Seeeeee
al White
Sally
Bastle
Tourer
Carter
Hunter
Veer Reeves
Nelson
Bethat
Quinn
Cavenbee
Bae
Temple Ae
Fate Freeman
Justice
Radford
Glass PF Mankin
Van
Conley Falkenstein & Page
Gunter
Gaston F
Webber
Shee
Chetatlan
Wee One
Calvary Vyvecyeuee Seeabenat
LN Kalinoski
Lynch
S v
Christian Perera
Euaveasee
Vaughns
St Dozier
Cavary Ve. Presbyterian
Fecavee
Casanova Named Coach at Pitt
Len Casanova was appointed head football coach at Pittsburgh succeeding Mike Milligan, who resigned after a one year contract. Casanova, formerly Santa Clara mentor, left California last night as the Santa Clara board of athletic control accepted his resignation amid a heated meeting chaired by Rev. Wilford H. Crowley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CICA
Santa Clara Grid
Mike Milligan
Anawal
Casanova
California
Santa Clara Board of, Athletic Control
Iae
Wilford H. Crowley
Santa Clare Board of Athletic Control
Catholic Quint Tops Episcopal in Record Score
In what may be the league's highest scoring game, Catholic defeated Episcopal 85-52 at Beckley Junior High Gym. The night saw a four-way for third place after Calvary Baptist and Presbyterian won, Temple Temple upset First Baptist to join the tie, with Presbyterian beating Last Page Christian 23-14 and Temple 26-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Basketball League
Beckley Junior Uyigh
Catholic
Episcopal
H. B. Fillmer
Oop
Calvary, Baptist
Presbyterian
Methodist Temple
First Baptist
Temple
Beth-El
Galyvary
Fight Seen for NCAA District Five Berth
A chaotic race forms to decide the district five representative for the upcoming NCAA playoffs. Kansas State edged Kansas 33 30 to in a Big Seven tie scenario with Nebraska and Colorado while St Louis defeated Wichita 61 54 to share the Missouri Valley lead. Montana State beat Colorado Mines 60 41 to claim the Rocky Mountain title. Murray Kentucky beat Seton Hall 56 52 as St Francis Brooklyn fell to Pepperdine 50 65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cho
Associated Press
New York
Missouri
Kansas State
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
St Louis
Wichitz
Bradley
Butler
Montana State
Colorado Mines
Murray
Seton Hall
St. Francis
Bkn
Pepperdine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clinch
Bob Wills
Agencs
World's
Mearrety
Alabama
U.S.A
B. Wire
Treagenes
Thases, Greece
Arcyoniyet Chepyles
Paws
City Loop
Associated Press Pirdpord
Mats
Boston College
NCAA
Clarence P. Houston
Tufts College
Canisius
DePaul
Cleveland
Akron
John Carroll
Michigan State
Spartans
Detroit
Oregon’ State
Idaho
Kevin O'Shea
Notre: Dame
Notre Dame
Chicago
Loyola
PENN
Harvard
Boston
Syracuse
Lew Andreas
NYU
Cincinnati
Mt. View
Ragisles III
Raleigh
Phipp
Topp
Jarrell
Shuraste Peas
C. Daniel “Ag
Britt Po
Fleshman
Hendricks
Morse
Peerrees
Chamber A
Iew JR
Baoyclawe
Lomen
Saci
Duke
N.C. Kyle
Pitt
Asticiates Press
Pittsbgh
Pitltargh
Len Casanova
Panthallanach
Ing:co
W Flege
Scholastic
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Bob Thomson
Stan. Musial
George Kell Tigers
VIC Lombardi Pirates
Luke Appling
White Sox
Roy Campanella
Dodgers
Bilal, B
Klaus
Holliday
Jack Robinson Dodgers
Ted -Kluszewski
Rp Narutage Pense Sie
Pha
Continental
Disteling Corporation
Phila, PA