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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
5
The Athletics again lead the American League pennant race while the Giants press the Pirates in the National League. Miller homered twice for Philadelphia, Cobb added two doubles, and Grimes won for Brooklyn as several teams posted gains. The National league endorsed the livelier ball after a meeting.
Philadelphia swept Chicago in a twin bill winning 9 to 7 and 11 to 5 to reclaim first place in the American League pennant race as Washington fell to Detroit. The Athletics produced power with home runs triples and doubles, while Chicago tallied 15 hits in the opener.
In St Louis the Browns defeated Boston 11 to 3 to open a three game series after a tuberculosis benefit program. About 16 000 attended. Joe Bush and Fred Wingfield pitched the full game. Ken Williams hit his 22nd homer of the season. Wingfield and Bischoff, Bush and Hargrove noted in the box. Detroit also defeated Washington 5 to 2 as Cobb posted two doubles and a single.
In Boston on July 16 the tail end Giants defeated the Pirates 4 to 2 in the series opener. Traynor provided strong hitting while Bancroft cleared the bases with a third inning triple scoring two runs.
The text records a game with notable field work by a player. It lists teams Pittsburgh and Boston with a score sequence and mentions Morrison Adams Benton Gibson as battering or battery-related players. The fragmentary OCR hints at a sports context and player names, but lacks full details.
The Cubs beat the Phillies 8 to 3 in Philadelphia as rain halted play in the seventh inning just after Chicago completed its turn at bat. Alexander doubled with the bases loaded in the second, driving in three runs to back a strong start. The game ended with Chicago scoring in the sixth and seventh despite the rain delay.
New York defeated St Louis 7 to 3 as Pittsburgh fell to Atlanta. The Giants close within five games of the league leaders with a .615 Pittsburgh average. Barnes held Haines to end the first inning with strong support. Frisch extended his hitting streak to 18 games by going 3 for 4. Ree St Louis 201000000 38 1 New York 002 004 10xe 7 11 1 Batteries Haines O Farrell Barnes Snyder.
Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 5 to 2 as Grimes allowed eight hits with a homer by Jack Smith in the fourth. Fournier hit his fourteenth homer of the season in the second inning. The Robins preserved third place while Cincinnati must win both remaining games to pass. Batteries: Donahue Krueger for Cincinnati Grimes Taylor for Brooklyn.
Amarillo's American Legion nine, a stable group of high school and former league players, will face Springfield Missouri Junior Midgets on Saturday and Sunday. Springfield’s squad is made of Springfield high school and Drury college players with seven years together, barnstorming summers, and a strong 7 loss record this season. Plainview’s reorganized pro talent fell 4 to 2 to the Bienale state team. Ta hoka game results unknown. Local practice continues this week with all players set for Friday signal work and coaching on rules. Saturday’s game starts at 4:30 p.m.
Results show American League games with Boston 8 losses to St. Louis 11 and Detroit defeating Washington 5 to 2. New York 4 9, Cleveland 6 4, Philadelphia 9 11, Chicago 7 5. National League games include St. Louis 3 over New York 7 and other totals. Minor leagues include Texas League and Western League scores.
Trademarked phrase "Mistletoe Schecies" appears in standings notes, with each entry labeled as a distinct trademark. The item records usage rights and indicates branding references without detailing any competition results or dates.
Kellus Turner former Amarillo high star writes to differ with a column about the Eagles name and recalls his pitching style in Amarillo history. He predicts a tough game if Abilene and Amarillo meet and mentions Teddy Nicklaus. The piece also notes Tri-State Field trials praise, calls for more sports participation and cites J W Clonts joining the Hole-In-One club at Floydada.
Houston overwhelmed Wichita Falls with seven runs in the fourth inning, winning 7 to 1 as Ochoern was knocked from the hill. Batteries listed Osborn Sutherland and Query Burns and McCurdy.
Fort Worth hosts a dramatic game as Stormy Davis leads the Cats to a 5 to 0 victory over the Exerters. Davis hit a home run and two doubles while Jimmy Wallup pitched for the champs. Leach added a home run, double, and single. Walkup and Smith shared the catching duties.
Shreveport fell behind early as Thompsons started and Malone relieved with four runs charged against him. Wisterzil and Bonowitz homered in the seventh to avoid a shutout, but San Antonio needed only strong defense and timely runs to beat the Sports 9 to 3 at battalion field.
Dallas report says Waco Cubs were shut down by Dick Shuman allowing only two hits. Dallas scored eight runs off Tuero and Rodriguez while Waco failed to score. O'Brien had three doubles, Williams two, and Miller hit a home run as Shuman and Hungling teamed for the win.
A schedule lists games in major cities including San Antonio Shreveport Waco Dallas Beaumont Fort Worth Houston Wichita Falls Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Washington Detroit New York Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago. Also a regional ad for stock books by Russell and Cockrell with day service on orders.
A course at a local country club features a massile shot from 118 yards toward a green set on an island. Details are sparse but the unique hole draws attention among golfers and spectators.
Two Amarillo men find quick notoriety as they chase headlines tied to the Dayton publicity trial. The piece notes how a baseball player's on field knocks can earn fame alongside criminal attention and public scrutiny.
Pancho Villa, late world flyweight champion, reportedly earned over 115000 during six years in boxing but left an estate under 10000. Friends say his lavish lifestyle nearly left him broke before his last bout, with an expensive New York apartment, two cars, and frequent buying sprees.
New York reports Jack Dempsey back from Europe with a cough says he is ready to defend his heavyweight title. He expects a fall bout with Tunney or Madden and a future match with Harry Wills next year. Floyd Fitzsimmons eyed a Labor Day meeting in Michigan City with Tunney Madden or another heavyweight. The champion and Estelle Taylor were greeted by boxing notables upon arrival. They plan a week in New York before heading to the Pacific coast.
Amarillo fans celebrate Kellus Turner who led Abilene to a 20 to 5 win over Lamesa. Turner allowed 10 hits while striking out eight, with Hudspeth on the mound for Lamesa and Abilene teammates Clark and T C U alumni among the lineup.
In San Antonio on July 16 the San Antonio Bluebonnets defeated the Fort Concho team of San Angelo 3 to 1 in the second game of the women’s polo tournament. The Bluebonnets have two wins in the three scheduled games after a 7 to 0 victory Sunday. The final contest will be played Sunday.
Cleveland July 16 Harry Greb of Pittsburgh and Maxie Rosenbloom of New York middleweights will clash in a ten round no decision bout at the Walter Taylor arena tonight.
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