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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1925
Page
5
Cincinnati moved within three and a half games of the New York Giants by routing the Reds 9 to 1 as part of a pennant race burst. The Pirates beat the Robins 5 to 1, while Boston and Philadelphia also won, tightening the NL standings amid a crowded stretch.
Pittsburgh overwhelmed Dazzy Vance in the first game of a series scoring five runs to Brooklyn’s one. Ray Kremer worked efficiently as Brooklyn collected only a few runs, with Vance taking his second loss in seven games this stretch.
Cincinnati won the first game of the series against New York by 9 to 1. Pinelli started the scoring with a first-inning home run into deep right field. Bentley, Wisner, Gowdy, Hartley, Luque and Hargrave contributed in a decisive win.
The Boston Braves beat St. Louis 4 to 1, ending a four game St. Louis run. Boston scored with timely hits in the fourth and fifth innings and benefited from walks issued by pitcher Rhem. Benton Gibson Dyer and O'Farrell contributed to the scoring and defense.
The Yankees beat Detroit 10 to 4 marking their third straight victory and seventh in eight games. Hoyt earned his sixth win while Southpaw the Tigers pitcher took the loss. Edwin Wells blasted for 15 hits in Bethany College past, and Ernie Johnson hit a home run. Gehrig contributed a bases loaded triple in the fourth to spark a five run inning and take the lead.
Chicago pitcher Percy Jones held Philadelphia to one hit through eight innings before the ninth inning collapse as Philadelphia mounted a rally to win.
Blankenship pitched six straight wins for Chicago, defeating Boston 10 to 0. Schalk and Sheely homered, Todt's fielding key, while Boston’s pitchers yielded five safeties.
The Athletics split a doubleheader with the Cleveland club, winning the nightcap 6 to 1 after a 9 to 6 loss in game one. Cleveland piled up nine runs in the opener as Harris, Walberg, and teammates held the Phillies to six. In the second game Miller started for Philadelphia, faded in the late innings, while Walberg and Cochrane secured the win.
The Senators swept two games against St. Louis to move within one win of the league lead held by the Athletics while Philadelphia split a doubleheader with Cleveland. In the first game Washington won 5 to 4 as Reuther edged Bush, and in the nightcap Walter Johnson scattered nine hits as the Senators beat the Browns 10 to 8 with Davis and Danforth hit hard by Marberry and Severeid.
Ethel McGarry of New York shattered the world half mile record with 12 minutes 57 seconds and eclipsed the American mile record with 26 minutes 33.25 seconds during the opening day of the National A A U outdoor championships for women. The event also notes the prior marks by Gertrude Ederle and Helen Wainwright. Watermelon pricing appears as an unrelated market note for C C D Produce Market.
Houston game report shows Frank Barnes regaining early season form to beat the Spudders 5 to 2 with help from Wichita Falls errors. Line score and full team details appear incomplete. Barnes and McCurdy standout with Osborne and Jonnard in lineup.
Stormy Davis hit a ninth inning homer with Moore on base to break a 5 5 tie and give the Cats a 7 5 win over the Beaumont Exporters. Jacobs faced last game before joining Houston. he was called for throwing his bat after a third strike. The run total lists Fort Worth, Leon Jacobs, Lewis, Graham, Johns, North and Moore.
Waco trailed seven runs entering the ninth and staged a late rally but Pence retired the side after five tallies as Dallas won 10 to 6. Miller hit three home runs and a double for Dallas while Crumpler Mueller Penen and Billings contributed for the Dallas lineup.
After tying in the ninth, the Bears fell 11 to 9 in eleven. Kirke reached on a bunt single, scored on Schick’s two-hopper to the left fence, and an error by Washburn allowed Schick to score, sealing the loss in San Antonio.
The article recalls a Detroit golf match with Dexter Cummins of Chicago posting 68 on 18 holes, wind challenges, and Eddie Held’s high shots. It also notes a 2 and 1 victory for the author over Held, aided by Randall and the author’s mother, ending with a tease about Carter’s tomorrow report on Rial Rolfe.
Keefe Carter recounts his path to the Western Amateur championship in a first person account told to James Bratfinish, Jr. of The Oklahoma News Sports Staff. Carter describes preparation, key rounds, and the dramatic victory that earned him the title.
St. Louis lost to Boston 4 to 6 while Chicago beat Philadelphia 3 to 1 in other NL games. Cincinnati prevailed 9 to 1 over New York. Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 5 to 1. Washington 5, St. Louis 4 in a later contest. New York 10, Detroit 4. Boston shutout Chicago 10 to 0.
Little Rock 16 to 5 over Atlanta 4 to 3. Birmingham defeats Memphis 4 to 0. Chattanooga edges Mobile 1 to 0. Nashville and New Orleans game postponed by rain.
Minneapolis defeated Toledo 7 to 3 and Indianapolis beat Kansas City 7 to 1. Milwaukee routed Louisville 14 to 4, while Columbus won 11 to 1 against St. Paul.
In a Western League action, Denver defeated St. Joseph 8 to 3 as rain affected other games on the slate.
Vernon defeated Portland 6 to 2 while Oakland beat Seattle 7 to 3. Salt Lake City topped Los Angeles 4 to 8 and Sacramento routed San Francisco 5 to 4.
Reported results include Greenville Jul 6 defeat Texarkana 6 to 1, Marshall 2 over Longview 3, Paris 2 over Tyler 2, with a midnight call noted as darkness. The item lists scores and a timing cue for the events.
Today’s schedule lists Tersas League games: Fort Worth versus Houston, Dallas versus San Antonio, Shreveport versus Waco, Wichita Falls versus Beaumont, Brooklyn versus Pittsburgh, Philadelphia versus Chicago, Boston versus St. Louis. American League games include St. Louis at Washington, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Detroit at New York, and Chicago at Boston.
Chicago August 7 Mickey Walker the world welterweight champion is ready to defend his title against Billy Wells in ten rounds at East Chicago tonight. Training indicates Walker will rely on a two fisted attack while Wells, a cagey boxer, believes he can counter with a bobbing weaving style to limit opportunities.
Amarillo crowds look for clear weekend as the Legion team prepares to host Tahoka at Gasser park. The Wicker brothers are noted stars, but the Legion squad aims to extend the losing streak with two victories. Tahoka is favored to rebound after strong showings, with a 4:30 Saturday start and 1:00 Sunday game.
The Associated Press reports promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons signed Jack Dempsey to fight Harry Wills next year, but East interest centers on a Tunney vs Wills match next month. Promoters Rickard and Tolh Grounds A C explore venue at Yankee Stadium with Paddy Mullins seeking Wills consent while Wills tours Europe.
Sydney reports many marriages between American sailors and Australian women during the fleet visit. The American consul was overwhelmed with requests for marriage information and advice, but the guidance to wait was largely ignored by sailors and locals alike.
Army development of a motor using tetraethyl treated gasoline described at the American Chemical Society meeting in Los Angeles. Devised at Camp Holabird Maryland by Arthur W. Harrington chief engineer of the motor transport division. Army trucks tested show enormous power increase.
Chicago dispatch reports Otto Berndt age 27 secretary treasurer of Sunday Light killed by porter Joseph Puehe age 63 as Berndt arrived at the company office. Puehe smiled at arrest and claimed he did not believe he had killed Berndt. manager William Kennedy offered no explanation for the shooting.
An advertisement touts Ferraline as a natural remedy to strengthen digestion and prevent indigestion. It promises quick relief, a money back guarantee, and a ten day treatment for one dollar from The Ferraline Co in Atlanta Georgia.
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