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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1925
Page
7
Veteran southpaw Dutch Leonard laments harder pitching today due to frequent new balls and curbs on resin. He argues old balls and resin use would restore curveball effectiveness and curb reliance on new-ball dynamics, noting few rookies match older pitchers.
New York July 3 Bob Shawkey pitched the Yankees to a 6 to 1 shutout of the Athletics. Sam Gray suffered his second loss of the season. Ruth Meusel and Gehring delivered the rallies with successive singles for the Yankees lone run as Ruth presented silver cups to two high school boys for home run achievements.
Washington Senators crushed the Boston Red Sox 11 to 6. Coveleskie earned his tenth win of the season while Boston managed only four safeties. McNeely hit two home runs and J Harris another, with A and S Harris contributing to four Washington double plays.
In St Louis on July 3 the Tygers defeated the Browns 8 to 4 as Frank Davis weakened in the third inning. Ken Williams hit his eighteenth homer of the season in the eighth inning amid a game with few baserunners.
Glen Eagles Scotland July 3 1924 with all foreigners eliminated from the thousand guineas golf tournament the finals will be fought out tomorrow Abe Mitchell of North Fortland Club Broadstairs and A E W Compston of North Manchester Club reach the final after close semi final wins Mitchell beat Arthur Havers at the twentieth hole Compston defeated C A Whitcombe two up after a tense homeward run with Havers previously winning the big money prize at Glen Eagles in 1923
Yesterday Brooklyn defeated New York 6 to 0 while Louis beat Chicago 10 to 8 in ten innings. Today all teams play two games with St Louis at Chicago Cincinnati at Pittsburg New York at Brooklyn and Boston at Philadelphia.
The piece argues for quick calls on runners who stray from a straight path to avoid a tag. It claims a runner typically must go more than three feet out of line, with a fielder’s reach and steps affecting whether an out is justified. It reflects views on consistency and judgment in umpiring calls.
At North Randall on July 3 the trotter Northern King, driven by Doc Vail, lowered the world record for a mile and a quarter with a 2:14 effort in the Grand Circuit. Anna Bradford's Girl, driven by W K Dickerson, won The Times race for 3,000 dollars after a 2:02 3/5 first mile and 2:03 1/5 second mile in the same program. Theodore Guy attended the card as a notable rival.
Jersey City defeated Reading 5 to 1 and Buffalo routed Syracuse 16 to 5 while Baltimore beat Providence 8 to 3. No other games listed on the schedule.
Cincinnati scores notches two-base hits by Bressler and steals by Hargrave and Crit. Donohue and Walker contribute in a pitching duel as Pittsburg falls 8 to 0. Adams yields six runs, Morri son allows seven in 6 1 3 innings. Wright to Moore to McInnis turn double plays. Time of game Philadelphia July 3. Boston beaten 10 to 6.
American League games show New York 1 Philadelphia 0 and Washington 10 Boston 0. Detroit defeated St. Louis 8-4 while Chicago beat Cleveland 10-5. Brooklyn led 4-0 but lost to Greenfield and Snyder. final 4-1. Chicago and St. Louis provided a 10 inning battle with St. Louis overcoming Chicago 10-1 after late surges and an Hartnett error.
In Mimbiedon July 3 a French star and an American duo advanced. Susanne Lenglen won the women's singles title for the sixth time since 1919, defeating Joan Fry 6-2 6-0. Ray Casey and John Hennessey upset favorites Brugnon and Cochet 7-6 5-7 9-7 6-4 to reach the final against Lacoste and Borotra.
The scoreboard lists Indianapolis 3 Toledo 4 and Louisville 8 Columbus 0. Milwaukee 2 Kansas City 12. St Paul Minneapolis not scheduled.
Bluefield faces Poca-Bramwell in a morning game at Pocahontas at 10 15 and an afternoon clash at the fair grounds for the American Legion celebration. Bluefield seeks to win both to reach first place and even the series after a six four lead by Poca-Bramwell. Cy Smith will start for Poca-Bramwell in one game. Buck Lord will pitch the other. Manager Prince announced Jim Hurst would decorate the lineup.
In New York on July 3 the ship Majestic sailed for Europe with 2,590 passengers the largest list since June 1914. The Leviathan is expected to carry 2,700 passengers tomorrow aiming to set a new record.
In the forenoon jamboree Victor Sorrell will pitch at the fair grounds this afternoon. Jees Hawley likely batsman and Hapworth catching. Both teams are in peak condition and fight for the top league spot, promising a treat from start to finish.
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