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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
6
Baseball writer Billy Evans analyzes whether the two major leagues differ in ball quality and talent. He cites notable stars and managers, notes Ruth’s absence hurts the Yankees financially, and highlights how American League stars like Cobb Speaker and Cobb influence management success.
Douglass Grant, the California native living in England, wins for the United States in the British amateur golf championship, defeating W. C. Wigham in a tight match while L. V. Rodigan of Onwentsia also advances by beating A. D. Matheson. Other Americans listed include J. F. Batley, R. A. Stranahan, and A. F. e.
Eddie Collins praised Johnny Mostil as a fast, strong outfielder with a great arm and base-running promise. Mostil began the season impressively, stealing more bases than all of last year, and Collins predicts a 50-base pace as he gains confidence and develops at the major league level.
New York May 25 heavy betting surrounds the McTigue Berlenbach lightweight title show with estimates of a market larger than the Berlenbach Delaney bouts. Promoter Tex Rickard says a $70,000 gate is possible and odds favor Berlenbach late rising on McTigue action from workers. The bout is expected to draw wide wagering as fighters themselves bet on the outcome.
New York May 25 Frank Frisch captain and star second baseman of the New York Giants will miss at least a month after breaking a finger sliding into home. Babe Ruth equally slowed by illness may leave hospital soon but not rejoin Yankees for three weeks as he has gained eight pounds in a week.
Morris Ackerman describes muskellunge as the freshwater tiger and a tough quarry. He advises trolling and casting lures on weed edges, notes best months from early September to early October, and warns that musky rarely bite at night and often fight hard during June spikes.
In Cincinnati on May 24 the Cubs won the first game 5 to 1 while the Reds took the second 6 to 1. Alexander allowed five hits in the opener and Tom Sheehan pitched well in the nightcap, as Cincinnati failed to score in eight of nine innings. Kaufmann struggled with wildness in the second game as Luque and the Reds offense found success.
Indianapolis May 25. The thirteenth international 500 mile race at the speedway will be held May 30 with 34 cars entered including five foreign makes. 33 cars eligible to start though trials precede the race. drivers must average 85 mph for ten miles to qualify. Notables include Pietro Bordino, Tommy Milton, Ralph De Palma, Harry Hartz, Earl Cooper, Dave Lewis, Bennett Hill, Pete De Paolo, Leon Duray, and Pietro Bordino among others.
Reports of rain affecting games in American Association and National League. St Paul 5 Milwaukee 0 and Minneapolis 8 Kansas City 8 with tied or called games. Chicago 5 Cincinnati 1 and Cincinnati 6 Chicago 1 in twins and rain delays. Detroit 5 Washington 2. Boston Chicago cold weather. New York Cleveland cold weather.
Indianapolis plays Columbus and Louisville faces Toledo as Milwaukee meets St Paul and Kansas City visits Minneapolis. St Louis travels to Cincinnati while Chicago goes to Pittsburgh New York hosts Boston and Brooklyn visits Philadelphia No games scheduled elsewhere. Sande is described as able to ride public opinion like a hobby horse and win goodwill in any contest.
In Columbus at Ohio Stadium May 23 Captain Larry Snyder of the Ohio State track team almost breaks the world record in the 120 yard high hurdles with 146 10 seconds aided by a strong wind. Guthrie closely trails him as Ohio State dominates the dual meet over Chicago with 92 points to 43.
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