Baseball Opens Season as Bluefield Plans Strong Campaign
Bluefield prepares for 1925 season with arrival of Hayworth and rest of roster. Season tickets $26 cover home games, with a May 30 opener against Poca-Bramwell. Committee led by Lemkuth seeks strong support while uniforms and scheduling advance. The article also notes Yankees and Tigers slumps early, Ruth's absence hurting the New York lineup, and Detroit's inconsistent form as spring training continues.
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Old Timers Present At Presentation To Vance In New York
Oldtimers gathered in New York on May 19 as modern baseball honored Danzy Vance, the 1924 NL MVP, with $1 000 and a medal. Attendees included Pomraday Yom Daly, Brooklyn’s first catcher, and Nap Rucker, who earned far less in his peak years. The event traced salaries and legends from old Washington Park days to today, with Commissioner Landis and NL President Seydley leading the parade.
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Miss Glenna Collett Wins After Bad Start
Troon May 19 Miss Glenna Collett former American champion began slowly in the British Ladies open golf championship but steadied after ten holes to lead Cox one up at lunch. Cox then surged ahead with a strong stretch to win five holes up and three to play. Collett faces Joyca Wethered in the third round tomorrow as the American remains a strong contender despite the morning setback.
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Babe Ruth Drives to Yankee Stadium in Return
New York May 19 Babe Ruth despite six weeks illness motored to Yankee Stadium and hammered long drives in practice. He declared readiness to play and hoped to chase the trailing Yankees soon. Also scores from Southern and International leagues appear with several match results.
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Dodgers Rally To Beat Pirates In Jubilee Game
Brooklyn wins 8 to 5 over Pittsburgh after a big five-run inning in the second, aided by a hit batsman and Carey error as Morrison pitches four and Ehrhardt two hit innings. Pirates led 4-0 early, but Brooklyn gained momentum with timely hitting and strong relief to take the game.
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Prizefighter Dempsey and War Politics Parodied
In a mock interview style piece the writer uses a native dialect to lampoon Dempsey and Pola Negri, poking at expected prizes and public life. The dialogue sits amid abrupt violence with a description of a later shooting and a band playing as the scene closes, ending with a taunting line about being aware of the reader.
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Killarney Breaks Even With Two Weekend Games
Killarney Mullens and Killarney College split weekend games with Mullens posting a 26 at Mullens and 7 at Killarney as Beckley led the visitors. The Bork team will travel to Killarney next Saturday and Sunday for highly anticipated matchups drawing large crowds. officials expect strong attendance and competitive play.
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Fats and Leans Clash With Virginia Side Saturday
Bluefield teams prepare for a Saturday 4 30 afternoon game at the Over Grounds. Hine Burton manager of the Fats and Walter Brunfield manager for the Leans both expressed strong confidence in their squads and praised their teams as ready for the contest.
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Walter Johnsons Home Run Margin
Cleveland May 19 Washington won 4 to 3 as Walter Johnson pinch hitting for Ogden belted a homer over right field with Adams on base. Shante pitched well until that ninth inning rally, Johnson becoming the first right handed batter to homer here. Hendrick replaced Uhto earlier. Johnson’s shot decided the game.
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Rule Clarifies Base Running Interference In Baseball
A discussion explains that a preceding runner failing to touch a base and being out does not affect a succeeding runner who hits a home run and touches all bases in order. The rule eliminates past disputes that a home run batter could be ruled out for passing a runner.
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Yankees Recall Pitcher Elmer Duggan From Rochester
Detroit May 19 Manager Miller Huggins announced the New York Yankees recalling left handed pitcher Elmer Duggan formerly of Brown University from Rochester in the International League. Duggan has reverted to Detroit.
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