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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1925
Page
3
Des Moines report denies a circulating claim that United States Senator A. B. Cummins is seriously ill. The senator, dictating his Fourth of July speech at home, is said to be well. He is expected to be Defense day speaker at the state house tomorrow.
The Pirates beat the Reds 2 1 while the Giants rested. Carr and Cuyler with a triple and a sacrifice helped the Pirates win. Senators swept the Red Sox 6 4 and 11 4 to gain in the AL race. First game went 10 innings with Joe Harris homer. Buckeye won for Indians as Speaker's men beat Owen Carroll 11 3. St Louis routed White Sox 18 5. Ruth and Ward homered but Rommel beat the A's 6 3 over the Yankees. Cubs and Cardinals split doubleheader 11 6 and 6 5. Hartnett hit two homers to reach 19 this season. Dodgers beat Braves 20 7 in ten runs.
Last night in New York Harry Greb defended his middleweight title by decision over Mickey Walker in a 15 round bout. Harry Wills scored a second round knockout of Charley Weinert in Newark. Dave Shade stopped Jimmy Slattery in California in the third round. Young Stribling won a popular decision over Johnny Risko in East Chicago at ten rounds. Everett Strong knocked out Check Doris in Peoria in the fifth. A stray joke closes the page with a turtle tale from the Exchange.
A brief Boston Tran note suggests that while top positions exist, many favor camaraderie and companionship with friends over individual ascent. The line conveys social preference and shared journeys among peers.
In New York July 2, the Polo Grounds hosted an Italian hospital fund show drawing 60 000. Harry Greb defeated Mickey Walker to hold the middleweight title, Harry Wills stopped Charley Weinert, and Dave Shade knocked out Jimmy Slattery in the third round to claim a potential two title path. The night was a charity spectacle with $375 000 in attendance estimates and strong performances from all three victors.
In Henley England on the Thames J J Beresford, holder of the international trophy and former Olympic champion, defeated Walter Hoover of America in a tight semifinal race. Hoover, former trophy holder, struggled to match Beresford's pace as the Briton forged ahead despite Hoover's attempts.
A fragment notes a two foot coal vein yielding about 1 800 tons per acre and a three foot seam at 5 400 tons. It estimates one third waste, totaling around 8 000 tons. The text reads as a rough advertisement or note on coal reserves and potential yields.
United Press reports that Gertrude Ederle, a nineteen year old American swimmer, trains in England to attempt the Dover to Calais crossing. The piece compares channel challenges to other sports, notes the rarity of successful crossings, and details Ederle's prior test swim from Battery to Sandy Hook, highlighting the brutal tides and cold water she must endure.
Nine neighbors of Geyer Guthrie joined in plowing his corn field all day as he cared for his ill wife at a Creston hospital with appendicitis. The neighbors stepped in due to Guthrie’s inability to tend the fast growing crop.
Suzanne Lenglen, unofficial world champion of lawn tennis, added the Wimbledon all comers singles title to her trophies by defeating England's 19-year-old Joan Fry in straight sets 6-2 6-1 amid clear dominance.
Three hundred athletes from across the United States gathered in San Francisco for the opening events of the 1925 Amateur Athletic Union track and field championships. The large turnout signals a strong field as competition begins today.
New York July 4 Attending physicians at St Vincent's hospital report Wally Pipp veteran first baseman of the New York Yankees showing better progress after being struck by a pitched ball during batting practice. He suffered a slight brain concussion but doctors say recovery chances are excellent.
Ames, Iowa. Coach Willaman of Iowa State faces heavy scrutiny as Minnesota seeks to solidify a three year tenure. The 1928 clash highlights Ames formidability and past drives, with talk of Willaman’s future and possible offers elsewhere. The teams collide amid coach retention and contract questions.
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