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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
5
Kemp allowed eight scattered hits to beat the Giants 8 3 as Boston capitalized on Chicago’s early errors. New York scored first but Boston rallied with solid offense and timely hits to secure the win.
Seventy four leading golfers from Youngstown Ohio and elsewhere succeeded in the first stage of the open golf tournament in Long Island. They completed eighteen holes in 84 or better, advancing toward the second half of the 36 hole qualifying, with MacDonald Smith posting 70 and setting a pace for the day. Smith was two under par, breaking the prior record of 71. McLoughlin of Plainfield NJ shot 75 to stand second, while Curay Nantucket and Co fagerblade tied at 74. Devlin and Hagen tied at 76, with many players failing to reach 80 amid challenging dunes lakes and winds.
Philadelphia May 27 Washington aided the Philadelphia Mackmen in dedicating a new park then won a close 10 9 game led by Joe Harris two homers one in the fourth with no one on and another in the fifth with two on Harris also contributed a decisive eighth inning triple to thwart a late Athletica rally Slim Harriss pitched well for the visitors but fell short in a rough contest Chicago defeated Detroit 10 to 8 in another May 27 game with Robertson exiting in the sixth and Thurston finishing. Cumberland routed Fairmont 18 2 and Wheeling beat Clarksburg 9 3 in the Middle Atlantic League.
Merthorn Mehlhorn of the Westmoreland Club Chicago led the Midwest elimination play of the national open golf championship at Onwentsia with 83 2847 percent on the 6440 yard course in strong winds. Close behind were Nabholtz GuNickson Ryton and Evans, with scores around 74 and 92 for Ryton. Evans narrowly beat Gardner by one stroke on Gardner's home course, while Hampton Cunningham tied for fifth.
A collage of sports and culture notes references rough themes from murder trials to boxing titles. Mentions Munn and Lewis wrestling, Flying Ebony’s rapid fame, Canada’s four by four beer, the Glots’ NL chase, and no international race this summer. Interwoven are remarks on election horror in Germany, Hawaiian Island defense needs, religious debates, and Stengel’s humorous leadership move.
Manna, by Whalarie out of Wat tles and owned by H. B. Morris, led from the start to win the Derby in two minutes 40.35 seconds over a 28 horse field. Zionist was second with Sirdar third as the soft track kept many in the rear. King and Queen attended and a royal dinner followed for leading sportsmen.
The article argues managers cannot hit or pitch but can maximize talent and manage style. It cites Collins with the Chicago White Sox as a successful example and lauds McGraw for his dominant Giants system. It notes the lively ball boosts attendance and changes strategic focus across sports.
Liverpool man James Carew, of a shipping firm, won nearly 75 000 pounds by holding the Derby Calcutta sweepstakes winning ticket. He must pay one quarter to a London firm that bought a quarter interest for 2 000 pounds, another quarter to cover a second stake for 3 000 pounds, and keeps half the prize about 190 000 dollars. He also drew Manna in Hull for an additional fifty pounds and plans to donate part of his winnings to a Roman Catholic orphanage at Great Crosby.
Richmond Va May 27 Eddie Cameron football and basketball star at Washington and Lee University signed to become head coach of athletics at Greenbriar Military Academy Lawinburg West Virginia He will assume the position in September and старт duties this fall at the academy.
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