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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1925

Page

8

Eddie Kane backs Gibbons to beat Tunney in June bout

New York May 21 Eddie Kane, manager of Tommy Gibbons, bets his own money on Gibbons to defeat Gene Tunney in the June 5 showdown in Montana. Kane expects a knockout and claims Gibbons is capable of surprising many, while noting Gibbons’s past earnings and recent publicity.

New York Eddie Kane Tommy ‘Gibbons Jack Tunney Kane Gibbons Dempsey Montana Financelal Tommy George Chip Pittsburgh Harry Greb Greb Madison Square Garden George Carpentier Michigan City London Jack Bloomfield

Heavyweight Renault Wins in Cleveland Card

Canadian Jack Renault defeats John Risko in twelve rounds at the Cleveland show. Pan American challenger de feates Mike Wallace of Cleveland in six rounds. Al Dufidee beats Mike O'Dowd in Columbus in six. Milton Cohen defeats Al Kline of Cleveland. Pete Zick bests Ray Schaurs in Niles.

Cleveland Jack Renault John Risko King Solomon Mike Wallace al Dufidee Mansfield Mike O’dowd Columbus Milton Cohen al Kline Pete Zick Ray Schaurs Niles

Ultra-Violet Window Tests In Paris Show Promising Results

New glass windows in Paris capable of conducting the sun’s ultra-violet rays have been tested with notable success, suggesting a new method for harnessing these rays for beneficial use.

Paris

Detroit Tigers face prolonged slump as pitching and batting woes persist

The Detroit club struggles as pitchers lose pace when hitters catch fire, and when batting improves, fielding slips. In three Cleveland games Detroit scored 20 runs but left with two losses and a tie. A late lead slipped to an 10 to 8 defeat, underscoring a season hampered by bad breaks and a slow start.

Detroit Cleveland

Yngs and Tygers Struggle in Early Baseball Comeback Hopes

Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees, both first division clubs, slump early in spring training. Absence of Babe Ruth weakens Yankees morale and scoring, while Tigers show similar reversal as pitching falters. Yet both clubs remain pennant contenders and expected to rebound.

Billy Evans New York Yankees Detroit Tygers Yanks Tygers Detroit Ruth

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Testimonial

Mrs Rush Fullerton of Clearfield Pennsylvania says the Vegetable Compound restored her strength and appetite after weakness from nervous irritable symptoms. She reports pain relief and renewed energy enabling daily work and invites others to try it and write for letters.

Clearfield Lydia E. Pinkham Mown Town Rush Fullerton S. Street

Richest girl in the United States marries lawyer

The wealthiest American heiress weds a practicing lawyer in a high profile union. Friends note his skills at home may complement her expansive lifestyle and social circles.

United States

Gaston Shocker trade addition shines for Browns

Milton Gaston, acquired from the Yankees in the Shocker trade, has made a strong start for the Browns. He defeated the White Sox and struck out five in the first two innings, and Sisler predicts a bright future for him.

Milton Gaston Browns Yankees Sislerites White Sox Sisler

Australian Davis Cup Team Names Patterson Hawkes and Anderson

The Australian squad for the Davis Cup will feature Patterson Hawkes and Anderson. The Antipodeans aim for a strong bid to win the trophy, their best yet.

Patterson Hawkes Anderson

Speed on Bases Sees Moetil Lead Steal Chase

Johnny Moetil of the White Sox charges ahead in base stealing as he swipes 12 bags in the first three weeks, far ahead of Eddie Collins who guides the season’s pace from the dugout. Moetil stole seven bases last year.

Johnny Moetil White Sox Eddie Collins

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